During the month of February, the Sea Lions Swim Team competed in four different swim meets around the State. This is the time of year that Junior Olympics and State Championship Meets are held. To earn a spot at these meets, swimmers must achieve...
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Mammoth-San Manuel School Board facing major decision about school campus unification
In the face of declining student enrollment and massive reductions in funding, the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District Governing Board is once again facing a decision that would mothball two more campuses. The board is considering creating...
Mountain Vista Cougars open softball, baseball season with one win and one loss
The Mountain Vista Cougars baseball and softball teams hosted the Hayden Lobos in the first games of the season on Monday, Feb. 26. The Lobos baseball team overpowered the Cougars 15 to 1. The Lady Cougars handled the Lobo girls’ softball team...
Mammoth, San Manuel elementary students celebrate Cat in the Hat’s creator
We looked! And we saw him! The Cat in the Hat! It was Dr. Seuss Week, Feb. 26 - March 2, 2018 and schools around the country celebrated the writings of the good Doctor and his 114th birthday, March 2. The Mammoth Elementary STEM School celebrated...
Family First Pregnancy Care Center asks, what was the difference?
An exciting thing happens in our world every 4 years, it’s a time when the world sets aside differences and gets together to play games; the winter Olympics! What a thrill to watch the snowboarders fly up in the air and do the seemingly impossible. Figure...
Health Issues: Vision and Eye Health
Many of the problems that occur with vision, such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, might well be prevented with proper planning. As with any degenerative condition, free radical damage is a major contributing factor. It is, therefore, a very...
Mammoth Police Report – Feb. 28, 2018
According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting officer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court...
New church in Oracle ministers to Spanish speakers
The old Mountain View Hotel building is the site of a new church in Oracle. It is no longer the First Baptist Church. Iglesia Bautista Horeb is the name of the new church located at 502 E. American Avenue. The Pastor is Marcos Campos. He is...
Former SMHS coach to take team to nationals
Vince Majalca, former San Manuel assistant to Many Yubeta, has coached the University of Arizona wrestling team to its third Regional trophy in four years. The wildcats were runners-up in 2015, champions in 2016 and runners-up again this weekend. The...
San Manuel softball primed for state title run
After winning the 2A South Region Championship with an undefeated record (10-0) and a run to the state semifinals a year ago, the San Manuel softball team appears ready to return to a place it’s accustomed to. State Champion. The Lady Miners...