Legislation to stop California’s gas-powered vehicle ban advances to House floor WASHINGTON – Today, H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice for Vehicle Purchases Act, was passed by the Energy and Commerce Committee and will next be considered by the entire U.S. House of Representatives. H.R.1435, introduced by Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Bob Latta […]
Inyo County residents, businesses, and non-profits that sustained damage and/or loss during the severe early 2023 storms may now be eligible for disaster assistance loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA). Earlier this year, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in response to the severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that […]
Mono County’s Board of Supervisors got some good news at Tuesday’s meeting: FEMA is headed to the area to begin assessing damage from the record breaking snow storms that have, literally, split the County in half. Chris Mokracek, director of emergency management, explained the visit will focus on determining if damage throughout the County “meets […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), John Duarte (CA-13), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Tom McClintock (CA-05), David Valadao (CA-22), and Mike Garcia (CA-27) sent an official request to President Joe Biden on Friday morning to ask the President to stand ready to grant a federal disaster declaration for California’s […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (CA-23) led his Congressional colleagues in calling for Governor Newsom to issue a state disaster declaration in response to historic winter storms. The official request for the governor to declare a State of Emergency for the mountain areas was signed by Reps. Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Darrell […]
USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. They offer loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric and communications infrastructure. Loan Specialists from USDA […]
First, homeowners in the Fairview area of West Bishop had to endure a fire that destroyed their homes. Then, some were told the land those homes sat on never legally belonged to them. This story seems to have a much better ending. The premise: the sale of tribal lands by Esther Watterson roughly 70 years […]
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) invites high school students from California’s 8th District to participate in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives host a nationwide high school art competition, offering a great opportunity to showcase the talent and creativity of the District’s young artists. “The time-honored tradition […]
The Inyo National Forest announces that work on the Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project is expected to begin in two weeks. The forest has received notification from the project proponent, KORE Mining, Ltd of their intent to begin exploratory drilling as early as Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Previously, work was expected to begin as early […]
The Inyo National Forest announces that work on the Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project is expected to begin next week. The forest has received notification from the project proponent, KORE Mining, Ltd of their intent to begin exploratory drilling as early as next Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The public should expect that heavy […]
Recent testing yielded positive results for small amounts of toxic algae in Deadman Creek and visual observations made at Hummingbird and Odell Lakes in the 20 Lakes Basin may indicate toxic algae is also present in these two lakes. Toxic algae may exist in other sites on the forest. Toxins are concentrated within the algal […]
We still have time slots available to provide Communities of Interest public input at one of our upcoming meetings. Sign up today! Friday, August 20, 2021 Meeting (Zone G- Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, Tuolumne ) 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. daily or upon conclusion of business Register Here https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/august_20_coi_input_meeting Meeting Agenda August 20, 2021 Meeting Registration is recommended but not […]
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