Sierra Wave Media

Sierra Broadcasters LLC, our parent organization, was founded by the late Benett Kessler on December 1, 1995. Since its inception, Sierra Wave Media has been dedicated to: Mission Statement: “Entertaining and informing our audience about the local community in the Eastern Sierra, through music and news.” We prioritize current topics that matter to the Eastern Sierra, including local news, events, and weather updates. Vision Statement: “Our goal is to become a leading radio and news source in the Eastern Sierra, supported by a united team of enthusiastic, creative, and inspired individuals who are passionate about their work.”

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Facing the Facts: When Hope Feels Out of Reach - Keep Doing Good

2 weeks ago | sierrawave.net | Jason Brown

Facing the Facts: When Hope Feels Out of Reach – Keep Doing GoodThere’s a deep ache in trying to make the world a better place—especially when it feels like the world isn’t trying with you. At some point, we all wrestle with that moment where optimism begins to buckle under the weight of reality. You set out to do good, to love, to give, to change just a small corner of this world—and then you’re met with hatred, cruelty, and indifference. It’s hard not to feel hopeless when you see the headlines.
ESN June 5 2025

3 weeks ago | sierrawave.net | Jason Brown

Sierra Wave News ESN June 5 2025 00:00 / 3:58 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 3:58 | Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email....
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster June 4th

3 weeks ago | sierrawave.net | Dennis Mattinson

https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Weather-JUN-04.wavArea Forecast DiscussionOwens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death ValleyDennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric ForecasterSynopsis – WED JUN 04 2025Additional rounds of showers and t-storms continue today, reducing Wednesday. There is enough moisture and instability in place to produce lightning strikes.
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster June 3rd

3 weeks ago | sierrawave.net | Dennis Mattinson

Area Forecast DiscussionOwens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death ValleyDennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric ForecasterSynopsis – TUE JUN 03 2025Continued slight chance of showers and t-storms today and Wednesday, as that slow moving cut-off low trudges along thru our area. North winds will persist thru today.
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster May 30th

4 weeks ago | sierrawave.net | Dennis Mattinson

https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SIERRA-MAY-30.wavArea Forecast DiscussionOwens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death ValleyDennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric ForecasterSynopsis – FRI MAY 30 2025Our heat peaks today and Saturday, so Moderate HeatRisk is in order. Temps look to run near 15 degress above normal for the end of May. But a pattern shift looks likely Sunday, as the hot ridge breaks down as a mid level low drops South into our Region.
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster May 29

1 month ago | sierrawave.net | Dennis Mattinson

https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SIERRA-MAY-29.wavForecast DiscussionOwens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death ValleyDennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric ForecasterSynopsis – THU MAY 29 2025Significant warming (near record territory for this time of year) is still on track for this Friday and Saturday, with those days the hottest of the week. As high pressure builds over the region, daytime highs move well upscale, to 100° in Olancha on Saturday and Mammoth Lakes 78°.
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster May 28th

1 month ago | sierrawave.net | Dennis Mattinson

https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Weather-MAY-28.wavArea Forecast DiscussionOwens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death ValleyDennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric ForecasterSynopsis – WED MAY 28 2025The heat will be the main story thru the work week, particularly Friday and Saturday. All due to a dominant ridge stretched across the Western US. Look for abundant sunshine and temperatures running some 10 – 15 degrees above normal.
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1 month ago | sierrawave.net | Jason Brown

In recognition of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Inyo County Health & Human Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is inviting local senior citizens to two fun and educational events. Free sessions of “Let’s Talk About Elder Abuse Awareness Bingo” will be offered on Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bishop Senior Center, 628 Spruce St., and at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at the Lone Pine Senior Center, 138 N.
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster May 27th

1 month ago | sierrawave.net | Dennis Mattinson

https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Weather-MAY-27.wavArea Forecast DiscussionOwens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death ValleyDennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric ForecasterSynopsis – TUE MAY 27 2025Going thru this work week, high pressure continues to expand across the interior West. All-the-while low pressure dances off the coast of Baja.
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster May 26th

1 month ago | sierrawave.net | Dennis Mattinson

https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SIERRA-MAY-26.wavArea Forecast DiscussionOwens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death ValleyDennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric ForecasterSynopsis – MON MAY 26 2025Over the weekend a mostly dry shortwave trough quickly moved thru CA-NV-AZ. Not much moisture with it, but it helped to keep temperatures in check. By the beginning of this week, a pseudo Rex Block pattern (high pressure over low pressure over the Western US) sets up.