Benton News

South of Mammoth to Paradise, east to the Tri-Valley and Benton, big sprawling District 2 is a distinctly nonhomogenous district that will require its county supervisor to be something of an acrobat to be eff ective.

Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives are seeking to question Christopher A. Benton, the son of Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton, in connection with the death of a Malibu woman almost two weeks ago.

Residents and community leaders in Lone Pine gathered at Boulder Creek RV Park last week to elect new Chamber of Commerce officers and honor local volunteers.

The Edna Beaman Elementary School in Benton will be getting a new gymnasium soon.