by Community Reports/Events | Feb 22, 2022 | Obituaries
John left this world on January 25, 2022. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend. John enjoyed prospecting, working on cars, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. John is survived by his mother Judy Bone-Johncox, daughter...
by Press Release | Feb 22, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, Press Release
The Inyo National Forest will be submitting preliminary applications for grant funds to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR). Grant funds will be used to enhance and manage motorized recreation. The Law Enforcement...
by Press Release | Feb 18, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Press Release
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc. (IMACA) is facing significant fiscal challenges and will be forced to limit services soon. There is still substantial uncertainly about IMACA’s path forward, but what is clear is that in the immediate future...
by Community Reports/Events | Feb 18, 2022 | General Misc. Stories
For the Survey in English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESTAwintersurvey For the Survey in Spanish (Espanol): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESTAencuestainvierno
by Community Reports/Events | Feb 18, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County
According to Louis Panetta, President of the California Grand Jurors’ Association, “We all know there are many issues that arise about the activities of local government and special districts. Just read some letters to the editor or attend a public meeting and...
by Press Release | Feb 18, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, National Park Service, Nature, Press Release, Recreation
Yosemite National Park – Beginning Friday, May 20, Yosemite National Park will implement a temporary peak hours reservation system. Building on lessons learned during the summer reservation systems in 2020 and 2021, the peak hours reservation system is designed...
by Press Release | Feb 18, 2022 | Nature, Press Release, Recreation
Mule Deer populations in the Eastern Sierra have declined in recent decades. Work is being done to permanently protect the critical winter range of this iconic species. With spring soon approaching, mule deer will follow their instinct and migrate to the upper summer...
by Community Reports/Events | Feb 18, 2022 | Fishing Reports
I have two tables sold and I’m trying for a third table for the Bishop California Waterfowl Fund Raising Dinner on Saturday March 12, 2022. Happens to be the day of the Blake Jones Blind Bogey Tournament on Pleasant Valley Reservoir. There is room for eight...
by News Staff | Feb 17, 2022 | Bureau of Land Management (BLM), CAL Fire, California Highway Patrol, CalTrans, Fire, General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Law Enforcement, United States Forest Service
As of this evening’s incident report from CalFire the fire size has grown to 4,136 acres and is 20% contained. Forward rate of progress has been stopped north of Hwy 168 and firefighters continue to construct containment lines and mop-up the North end of...
by Deb Murphy | Feb 17, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, Press Release, Town of Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Town Council voted unanimously to provide a $100,000 grant to Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action in the face of the organization’s financial crisis. Mammoth was the first of four government entities, dependent on IMACA to provide critical...
by Community Reports/Events | Feb 17, 2022 | General Misc. Stories
Fire evacuation support for those affected by the Airport Fire is available at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop on Spruce Street. They have room for animals, campground trailers, RVs, etc. (760)873-3588.
by Press Release | Feb 17, 2022 | breezy, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), CAL Fire, California Dept Fish & Wildlife, California Highway Patrol, CalTrans, Fire, Heavy Smoke, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, LADWP, Mammoth Lakes Fire Department, News Releases, Press Release, United States Forest Service
Here is the latest on the vegetation fire that started 2-16-22 at 12:40 PM, known as the Airport Fire. The estimated acreage is 2,880 with 0% containment. No structures have been damaged or destroyed, but 150 structures are threatened. No injuries or fatalities. The...
