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Caltrans Announces US 395 to Close In Most of Bishop December 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM for Christmas Parade

  Bishop Christmas Parade to Close U.S. 395 on Saturday BISHOP — U.S. 395 will close through most of Bishop tomorrow, December 2, for the city’s annual Christmas Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM, but access to U.S. 395 will be restricted beginning at 3:30 PM. The closure will stretch from Mandich […]

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Deb Murphy Report – Bishop City Council to Streamline Building Permit Process

City of Bishop Streamlines Building Permit Process County Inclusion Pending on Vote Bishop is in the process of contracting with OpenGov for building permit software that is anticipated to streamline the process. Public Works Director Nora Gamino made the presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting. She anticipates the savings in staff time will pay for the $15,000 annual fee. […]

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Bishop Chamber of Commerce – Blake Jones Trout Derby to be Held September 16, 2023

Third time is a charm! This beloved annual fishing event was originally set for March, the re-scheduled for May and now, we are certain it’s going to happen September 16, 2023! This past winter’s epic snowfall led to crazy melt and runoff, but things are looking great now! This event will be a little different than […]

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Short Term Rentals Survive Bishop City Council Review–  City’s Emphasis Should be on More Permanent Housing – by Deb Murphy

Short Term Rentals Survive Bishop City Council Review–  City’s Emphasis Should be on More Permanent Housing Short Term Rentals were not viewed well back in 2017 when East Side government entities were dealing with what was a relatively new phenomenon. The fear was STRs would suck up available housing for potential residents. That has not been the case […]

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