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Eastern Sierra News for February 02, 2026

 

 

 

 

“Xray” Joins the Bishop Police Force

When Bishop Police Chief Kathleen Sheehan stepped up to the podium at the Bishop City Council Study Session, she said she learned something from Hollywood – don’t try to upstage a cute kid or dog. With that, the Chief introduced Xray. Xray, the police dog,...

Death of Scientist in Big Pine Under Investigation

A 39-year-old Princeton graduate and post doctoral student from Berkeley died Saturday night, apparently when a wall furnace malfunctioned in his apartment in Big Pine, asphyxiating him, according to the Inyo County Coroner.Huan Tran was working towards his...

Harris Remains in Jail Pending Sentencing

Mike Harris of Chalfant Valley, convicted of child molestation and rape by a Mono Count Jury last week, remains in custody at the Mono County Jail, pending sentencing on January 22nd. Mike Harris As we had reported, Harris’ trial lasted about five weeks. He had...

Fire Relief Fundraiser At Union Bank

Fundraiser collections have been set up at a local bank for the three families that have recently lost their homes to fire. On Saturday, December 5th, a fire broke out between two homes on Navajo Circle in Bishop. Despite the tremendous efforts of the fire fighters,...