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Eastern Sierra News for January 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

Lone Hiker Found Dead in Death Valley National Park During Triple-digit Temperatures

by | 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...

National Night Out 2021

by | Aug 2, 2021 | Bishop Police Department, Bishop Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD), California Highway Patrol, City of Bishop, Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Law Enforcement, Press Release, State of California

The community is invited to come enjoy National Night Out – a night on the town with their local first responders Tuesday. There will be free hot dogs fresh off the grill, along with music, lawn games, and freebies for the kids. The festivities are set to take place...

Rep. Obernolte secures $11 million for CA-08 projects including $800,000 for streets and sidewalk improvements in Bishop

by | Aug 2, 2021 | Bishop City Council, CalTrans, City of Bishop, Federal government, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, News Releases, Press Release, State of California

Rep. Obernolte secures $11 million for CA-08 projects including $800,000 for streets and sidewalk improvements in Bishop   PRESS RELEASE – WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th...

Housing Assistance Available

by | Aug 2, 2021 | General Misc. Stories

    Housing Assistance Available through IMACA and Mammoth Lakes Housing While California and the country is slowly emerging from the past year’s battle with COVID-19, the impacts are still being felt by those least able to deal with them. But, there is...

Lady Broncos Wrap Up Award Winning Year

by | Jul 31, 2021 | Schools, Sports

Bishop Lady Varsity Soccer team finished the regular season games first in High Desert League with 5 wins and 1 loss.    This season’s athletic awards were presented to the following: Scholar Athlete Award – presented to athletes who have maintained honor...

Inyo Students Return to School for ABC’s, a Masking Requirement

by | 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...