by News Staff | May 18, 2021 | Mono County Sheriff's Office, News Releases
The Mono County Sheriff’s Office is now offering Text to 9-1-1 services for our residents and visitors to Mono County to report emergencies. Dialing 9-1-1 in an emergency is still the preferred way to request help, and the public is reminded to “Call if you can, text...
by Community Reports/Events | May 17, 2021 | California Highway Patrol
There was a traffic accident with a fatality reported early this morning at the junction of US Hwy 395 and State Hwy 168, just north of Big Pine as a truck plunged into a local canal. Reportedly, but still to be confirmed, the vehicle was a black Dodge Ram 1500 pickup...
by News Staff | May 17, 2021 | News Releases, Press Release
Starting a campfire is simple enough for many people. What seems to be a problem is how to effectively and completely put one out. And while campfires are often thought of as a necessary part of the camping experience, with friends and family gathering around the...
by Community Reports/Events | May 17, 2021 | Sports
The Bishop Broncos boys soccer have a CIF quarter final game on Thursday the 20th at 6pm in Farmersville CA against the Farmersville Aztecs, the Broncos were anticipating to have their first round game on Tuesday the 18th but when the brackets were announced on...
by Community Reports/Events | May 17, 2021 | Sports
The Lone Pine Lady Eagles lost their game today against Desert. The final score was 10-0 in 5 innings. Desert’s pitcher had a great game and she threw 5 scoreless innings. The Lady Eagles did manage to get two hits. Brisa Gutierrez had a nice opposite field...
by Community Reports/Events | May 17, 2021 | Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Vaccination
Why the Optimism on New CDC Guidelines on Wearing Masks? Why the Pessimism? People Lie! In an article posted on Becker’s Hospital Review, writer Gabrielle Masson noted that “it appears that the U.S. pandemic may be turning a corner.” She listed six reasons why there...
by News Staff | May 14, 2021 | News Releases, Press Release, Schools
May 14, 2021 – The Eastern Sierra Foundation honored Dr. Nickoline Hathaway yesterday with a tile placed along the Pioneer Pathway at Cerro Coso Community College’s Bishop Campus. Dr. Hathaway, who retired earlier this month after 35 years of patient care from...
by News Staff | May 14, 2021 | News Releases, Press Release, Town of Mammoth Lakes, United States Forest Service
USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Helps Commemorate OHV Safety Awareness Week, May 15-23 California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division and partners are launching OHV Safety Awareness Week on May 15-23 with the theme of “Know...
by News Staff | May 14, 2021 | Inyo County, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, News Releases
5/14/2021: Press Release from SALINE VALLEY MULTIAGENCY SAR INYO COUNTY, CA, MAY 14, 2021 – On May 8, at approximately 8:00pm Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch was notified through Death Valley National Park (DVNP) that 76 year old Robert Wildoner from Apple Valley, CA...
by Community Reports/Events | May 14, 2021 | Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Public Health, Schools, Vaccination
It has been expected for some time that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine would receive approval by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use in children ages 12 to 15. It happened on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, following a CDC advisory committee voting in...
by Deb Murphy | May 13, 2021 | Mono County Sheriff's Office
[Update 5/16/2021: Information added.] Bob Gardner, Mono County Third District Supervisor, issued a major “ask” back in mid-February when he put together a series of virtual workshops focusing on an exponential growth in dispersed camping. The source of the problem...
by Deb Murphy | May 13, 2021 | Bishop City Council, City of Bishop, Corona Virus, Public Health
We have this report from reporter Deb Murphy on the Tuesday’s May 11th Bishop City Council Meeting. Kevin Bigham, Mule Days president, reported in on this year’s Mule Days preparation. It’s a go, with limitations: no parade, concert, dance or opening supper—all events...
