by Press Release | Nov 16, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, News Releases, Obituaries, Press Release
Ralph was born November 8th, 1937 in Bishop, California to Mable and Jim Palsrok. The youngest of 3 boys, he grew up on a ranch in Round Valley School through the 8th grade and went on to attend high school at Bishop Union High. He lived his entire life here in the...
by Press Release | Nov 16, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, News Releases, Press Release, State of California, Town of Mammoth Lakes
Today at 8am the California Citizens Redisstricting Commission opened up additional timeslots to allow for more comment opportunities on draft maps during the November 17-23 public input meetings. Please be advised that in order to create additional time slots, the...
by Press Release | Nov 16, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
Weather and air quality conditions permitting, Mammoth Ranger District fire crews will conduct up to 270 acres on the Dry Creek Prescribed Fire starting Monday, November 15 and continuing through for 2-3 days while and if conditions remain favorable. This prescribed...
by Press Release | Nov 15, 2021 | General Misc. Stories
Congratulations to The Bishop Union High Boy’s Cross-Country team for finishing the 2021 season undefeated and being crowned the High Desert League Champions. The league finals were held at Boron and run across a very steep and rocky 5k course. The boy’s...
by MC Hubbard | Nov 15, 2021 | Crime, Entertainment, General Misc. Stories
Listen to Blackstone The Magic Detective “Magic Writing” presented by Sierra Wave Presents. “The Magic Writing”. A blackmail gang comes up with some ingenious embarrassing letters. Blackstone explains the “Mind Over Matter With A...
by Press Release | Nov 13, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
Michael “Mike” Ray Nelums of Bishop, California passed away on October 15, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Mike was born in Oroville, California on April 11, 1957 to Cecil Nelums and Bobbiette Overstreet. Mike had spent most of his childhood years in the Chico...
by Press Release | Nov 12, 2021 | General Misc. Stories
The brand-new Eastside Student Center will be hosting their first-ever event, an Open House, on November 18, 2021 from 3PM -7PM at the Bishop United Methodist Church multipurpose room (205 N Fowler). All members of the community are welcome at the event. Come...
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 Press Release | Nov 12, 2021 | Fishing Reports
Sierra Bright Dot Fly Fishing Report 11-12-2021 Sierra Bright Dot Fly Fishing Guide Service sierrabrightdot.com The Eastern Sierra weather is perfect right now with cold nights and warm days. Some waters are having lots of fly fishing pressure, while other waters are...
by Press Release | Nov 10, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Healthcare /Hospitals, News Releases, Northern Inyo Healthcare District, Press Release
After three months of bargaining, Northern Inyo Healthcare District and its union workers reached agreements increasing wages and adding benefits for those asked to fill COVID-19-related staffing shortages. NIHD Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis said...
by Press Release | Nov 10, 2021 | Federal government, General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, Nature, News Releases, Press Release
The Inyo National Forest announces that work on the Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project is expected to begin next week. The forest has received notification from the project proponent, KORE Mining, Ltd of their intent to begin exploratory drilling...
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...
