by Press Release | Nov 12, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety
According to Tribal Chief of Police Arron Julian, the Bishop Paiute Police ATV Patrol Unit safeguards agricultural areas, conservation land, undeveloped land and responds to emergencies in areas that are inaccessible by other vehicles. While patrolling, officers...
by Deb Murphy | Nov 10, 2021 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety, Recreation
Inyo National Forest Supervisor Lesley Yen gave the Board of Supervisors a rundown on forest closure policies, put in place in the late summer of 2020 and 2021, explaining the decisions as a “last resort.” With little winter precipitation and record-setting...
by Press Release | Oct 14, 2021 | News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety
Start Date 9/9/21 Cause Lightning Size 97,554 Percent Containment 88 Helicopters 8 Engines 22 Crews 10 Dozers 7 Total Personnel 657 CURRENT CONDITIONS: Firefighters are removing hazard trees and suppressing fire near containment lines and in sequoia groves....
by Press Release | Sep 27, 2021 | News Releases, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
KERNVILLE, Calif. September 25, 2021 – The Sequoia National Forest today issued a Forest Order No. 0513-21-34 due to the eastern spread of the Windy Fire to protect public health and safety. The closure order prohibits the use of the recreation sites along the upper...
by Deb Murphy | Sep 21, 2021 | Corona Virus, Governor's Office, Public Safety, Schools, State of California, Testing, Testing, Vaccination
Barry Simpson, Inyo County Superintendent of Schools, started off last Thursday’s Bishop school board meeting with a request for decorum and respect, following a contentious August meeting on state-mandated masks. His ask seemed to have an impact. Those who addressed...
by Press Release | Sep 20, 2021 | Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety, Schools, Town of Mammoth Lakes
Increase in COVID-19 Cases Results in Lack of Staffing to Support In-Classroom Instruction September 20, 2021 – Dr. Richard O. Johnson, Acting Public Health Officer for Mono County, has issued a Local Health Order (Order) requiring the closure of in-person instruction...
