John Wentworth

mayor of Mammoth Lakes

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At least a dozen winter storms have brought nearly 60 feet of snow to the Sierra Nevadas ski town. KCRW talks to its mayor John Wentworth.

Collapsing roofs, exploding propane tanks: Snow creates nightmare for Mammoth Lakes

At least a dozen winter storms have brought nearly 60 feet of snow to the Sierra Nevadas ski town. KCRW talks to its mayor John Wentworth.

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