by Press Release | Apr 4, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement, Public Safety
Any time drivers take their eyes off the road to look at or use a phone, they are driving blind. For example, looking down at a cell phone to read a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds – at 55 mph, that is...
by Community Reports/Events | Mar 28, 2022 | Fire, Public Safety
Earlier today, the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) announced the launch of the Citizen’s Wildfire Education Academy (Academy), a series of seven free virtual sessions educating the public on wildfire, and how to prepare for it. “Wildfires...
by Press Release | Feb 14, 2022 | Bureau of Land Management (BLM), General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, Press Release, Public Safety
The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest are limiting some winter recreation access north of Shady Rest Park for public safety during the construction of a geothermal pipeline. Ormat Technologies Inc. is undergoing pipeline...
by Press Release | Feb 10, 2022 | Corona Virus, Dr. James Richardson, General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety
The Inyo County Public Health Officer Order requiring masking for all individuals in indoor public setting will be rescinded next week and Inyo County will align with the State Guidance for use of face coverings due to a significant decrease in cases locally...
by Press Release | Jan 21, 2022 | breezy, General Misc. Stories, High Winds, Press Release, Public Safety, Weather
Strong Santa Ana winds with gusts up to 70 mph will blow through Southern California starting tonight and are expected to last through Saturday. High winds can sometimes damage power lines and equipment if hit by flying and falling debris. Southern California...
by Press Release | Jan 13, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety, Road Conditions, Weather
With record-breaking snow accumulation throughout the state, all visitors to California’s National Forests should plan ahead and ensure your vehicles are snow ready as road conditions may impact access heading into Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Visitors are...
