The City of Bishop has released its Grant in Support Information Packet. For the FY 22-23 budget, the City of Bishop allocated $47,000 for Community Support. This year we propose to review the applications and award based on our community needs. Grant in Support Information Packets can be found: Online at https://www.cityofbishop.com/departments/finance/ or at […]
Quick note to let you know that the unpaved road connecting HWY 270 to Bodie State Historic Park will be closed to the public from 6:00AM to 6:00PM from Monday 8/1/22 through Friday 8/5/22 as State Parks staff perform much needed road repairs. The park will not be accessible from HWY 270 during these times. In order […]
With Bishop’s housing problems escalating into staffing problems, Aaron Schat presented a potential solution, or at least a partial solution, to the city’s conundrum—convert Sterling Heights, the former assisted living facility on Pine Street, to a 69-unit apartment building. The concept itself wasn’t under scrutiny. What to do with the vehicles of those inhabiting the […]
Bishop, CA. – The general public is invited to join the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission and the Great Basin Water Network via webinar on Wednesday, August 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, for the first ever Great Basin Water Justice Summit, a FREE event that is bringing together communities fighting for water […]
Hi Friends – I’m writing this afternoon to let you know we’ve made the tough decision to postpone Golf Fun Day that was set for this coming Saturday. We will work with Bishop Country Club to find an alternative date in August or September. See attached news release. This was a tough decision. All […]
MLPD Bear Beat Bear Activity in Mammoth Lakes from July 1 – 26, 2022 This Month’s Theme: If a bear is in an open dumpster, is it the bear’s fault? 7/2, 9:04 p.m., Forest Trail – Bear attempting to break into neighbor’s house. Gone on arrival. 7/3, 4:14 a.m., Rainbow Lane – Bear locked […]
Mosquito control ULV fogging applications are scheduled to be performed in the Blackrock area on Wednesday morning July 27, 2022. Crews will be using truck mounted fogging equipment to control excessive adult mosquitoes. Fogging operations are planned to start around 4:00 a.m. and be finished by 6:30 a.m., depending on weather. If it […]
MONO COUNTY, Calif. (July 26, 2022) – On July 12, the Mono County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution appointing Jeff Simpson as Mono County Economic Development Director. Under direction of the County Administrative Officer, the Economic Development Director is responsible for the professional planning, organization and implementation of the county’s economic development functions […]
Local law enforcement and first responders in the Eastern Sierra are continuing a nationwide tradition by hosting the National Night Out event in Bishop. “National Night Out is a longstanding community policing event that allows for the opportunity to develop partnerships and true camaraderie between first responders and the community they serve,” said […]
Inyo/Mono County – August is Child Support Awareness Month, recognized in California and nationwide. Eastern Sierra Child Support, in partnership with California Child Support Services, recognizes that families come in all shapes and sizes and that means one size does not fit all when it comes to the service and care required. The services provided […]
The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council takes the current mountain lion situation seriously and is working with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to determine some options to alleviate the mountain lion concerns on the Bishop Reservation. Here are some safety tips: • Bring pet food inside home • Bring water sources inside • Bring […]
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