Cynthia Kienitz
Heard Around Town: Seasonal Traditions
Free holiday dinner doubles as fundraiser as SIFPD brings Amargosa Basin communities together in Shoshone A winter evening at the Flower Building in Shoshone became something more than a seasonal gathering on Dec. 17, as the Southern Inyo Fire Protection District (SIFPD) hosted a free community holiday dinner and party that blended celebration with a…
Heard Around Town: Quiet Work
Property tax assessments for Inyo County landed in Tecopa mailboxes this month, and many residents are facing valuations that have climbed as much as 20 percent over last year. The increases have sparked unease in this small desert community, where modest incomes and fixed pensions are common, and where institutional support is limited. The higher…