by News Staff | Aug 8, 2021 | CalTrans, Inyo County, Public Safety
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2021 District: 9 – Eastern Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 8/9/2021 – 8/13/2021 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)...
by News Staff | Aug 2, 2021 | Healthcare /Hospitals, Inyo County, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, National Park Service, National Weather Service, News Releases, Public Health, Public Safety, State of California
A hiker, identified as Douglas Branham, 68, of Tukwila, WA, has been found dead in Death Valley National Park, on Wednesday, July 24. Family members told authorities that Branham had planned to hike from Badwater to West Side Road and back, a 12-mile round-trip hike...
by News Staff | Jul 29, 2021 | City of Bishop, Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, Public Health, Public Safety, Schools
Inyo County Superintendent of Schools, Barry Simpson, confirmed that school will be in-person for all students, however, masking requirements for all students and staff will remain in place. He emphasized that this is not a local decision; there are state guidelines...
by Community Reports/Events | Jul 26, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, Press Release, Public Safety
True to their word, Inyo County Sheriff Jeff Hollowell and the Sheriff’s Office Public Information officer Carma Roper, promised to be responsive and transparent as quickly as possible on the Sheriff deputies use of force during the arrest of George Barlow III on July...
by News Staff | Jul 26, 2021 | CalTrans, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety
Pedestrian Safety Project Will Resume in Bishop The Pedestrian Safety Project in Bishop was delayed on Friday due to an anticipated shortage in materials. The project will resume tomorrow, Monday, July 26th, as originally planned, as the contractor was able to procure...
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2021 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
(Update July 23 at 1:30 pm.) Dexter Fire – The Dexter Fire remains at 2965 acres, 97% contained, and the fire area closure remains in place. Crews continue to mop up and suppression repair activities. Closure information, maps, photos and updates are posted on InciWeb...
