Under the state’s color-coded, 4-tier system being used in California’s Blueprint to Recovery, Inyo County is in Tier-3 “Moderate” (Orange), while Mono County is in Tier-2 “Substantial” (Red). There is genuine concern that both counties may easily find themselves dropped yet another Tier. Inyo County may drop from Orange to the Red Tier-2, “Substantial.” and […]
A group of enthusiastic and hard-working volunteers recently completed a thorough fall clean-up of the grounds at the Eastern California Museum in Independence. About 20 volunteers showed up armed with rakes, hand tools, shrub trimmers and clippers, and other tools to tackle the daunting task of ridding the five-acre museum grounds of the fallen leaves, […]
On Governor Newsom’s Stay at Home Order Statement from the Sheriff On November 19, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office learned that Governor Newsom would be issuing a “Limited Stay at Home Order” (curfew) to take effect Saturday, November 21, at 10 PM. It has been the position of the Sheriff to educate citizens and visitors […]
While a Small Business Resource Center seems like an ambitious undertaking under current economic conditions, in a way, the timing signals there will be life after COVID-19. The concept has been floating around for years: a center with the resources and staff to help local businesses get off the ground and headed in a successful […]
We have known a return to the more restrictive Tier-2, “Substantial” (Red) category was coming considering the high rates of positive COVID-19 reports coming out of Mono County for the past several weeks. The reclassification to the more restrictive tier was largely the result of the outbreak of COVID-19 cases out of the U.S. Marine […]
INDEPENDENCE, CA – Kammi Foote, Inyo County Clerk, announces that Inyo County will conduct a Risk Limiting Audit in addition to the required 1% post-election manual tally of the ballots cast in the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. The risk-limiting audit is a procedure that provides strong statistical evidence that the election outcome is […]
Let’s be honest, we’re all glad this 2020 election is finally ending. Hopefully, things will become a bit more civil between those with differing opinions and views, and we can work together for the benefit of all Americans regardless of party affiliation. Let’s” agree to disagree”…and keep moving forward. This is a great country. Let’s […]
Mono County COVID Testing for the week of November 9th 2020. Full testing details at: https://coronavirus.monocounty.ca.gov/pages/health This week’s testing schedule has been revised and Mono County Public Health testing days received approval for up to 60 tests per day. WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9 – REVISED SCHEDULE Monday (11/9) – Public Health COVID-19 testing in Mammoth Lakes […]
Inyo County Flu Vaccination Clinics: The Inyo County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health and Prevention division continues to host drive through flu vaccination clinics. The next clinic is scheduled for this Sunday, November 8th from 10am to 12pm in Lone Pine and 2pm to 4pm in Olancha. The Lone Pine clinic will […]
INYO COUNTY, CA, November 4, 2020: Inyo County was notified today that it will stay in the Orange Tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, indicating that the risk level in this county is moderate. This announcement comes after Inyo County Public Health engaged in a data adjudication process with the state to […]
As if it is not already frustrating to predict where the COVID-19 pandemic is going next, and for how long, both Inyo and Mono County struggle to maintain their current status quo…and both may fail. The shoe(s) may drop by tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 3, of this week according to some local officials, or soon after. […]
If you still have your ballot, you can drop it off at any Drop Box or polling location up until 8:00 pm on Election Day or mail it no later than November 3rd. If planning on voting in person, please follow all health & safety guidelines, including bringing your own face covering and pen. If […]
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