Death at Upper Twin Lake in Mono County

by News Staff | Jul 10, 2020 | General Misc. Stories

Mono County Sheriff Press Release-Death at Upper Twin Lake On July 8, 2020, at approximately 7:52 am, California Highway Patrol (CHP), Mono County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Mono County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel were dispatched to Upper Twin Lakes...

This Heat is…Excessive! Says US National Weather Service, Las Vegas, Nevada

by News Staff | Jul 9, 2020 | General Misc. Stories, Weather

US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada This heat is… excessive. ???? ⚠️ An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for much of southern Nevada, southeastern California and northwestern Arizona from Saturday through Monday. ????️ Highs: 110-120F Lows: 80-90F...

Warning from CalOES Public Information | Beware of COVID-19 Tracing Program Scammers

by News Staff | Jul 9, 2020 | Corona Virus, Government Agencies/Utilities, Governor's Office, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, State of California

Scammers Exploit California’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program During the COVID-19 pandemic fraudsters are using this opportunity to create fear amongst residents across California. Many traditional financial crimes and schemes are now orchestrated through...

Welcome to Inyo National Forest Acting Forest Supervisor, “Pancho” Smith!

by News Staff | Jul 8, 2020 | Fire, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, News Releases, Press Release, United States Forest Service

The Inyo National Forest has selected John F. “Pancho” Smith as the Acting Forest Supervisor. Pancho comes to the Inyo from the Los Padres National Forest where he is the District Ranger for the Santa Barbara and Ojai Ranger Districts. Pancho will be here for the next...

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

by News Staff | Jul 8, 2020 | Government Agencies/Utilities, Press Release

BISHOP, California. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input for the future management of the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine in Inyo County. Today’s release of an environmental assessment lays out three proposed alternatives and begins a...

Lynda Salcido Returns as Mono County Interim Public Health Director

by News Staff | Jul 8, 2020 | Government Agencies/Utilities, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health

(MONO COUNTY, CA, July 08, 2020) Yesterday, Mono County Administrative Officer Bob Lawton announced that Public Health Director Sandra Pearce is moving on from her position with Mono County, and Lynda Salcido has been retained to serve as Interim Director of Public...

Mono County Occupies Civic Center | Public-Facing Departments Offering Dropbox Services

by News Staff | Jul 8, 2020 | Government Agencies/Utilities, News Releases, Town of Mammoth Lakes

MONO COUNTY, Calif. (July 8, 2020) – Effective July 13 (Monday), all current Mono County public services operating out of the Sierra Center Mall will have transitioned to the Civic Center. This includes public-facing operations provided by the Department of Social...

Clifton Jeff Mason, Sr. (1956–2020)

by News Staff | Jul 8, 2020 | Obituaries

Graveside Funeral Services have been announced for lifelong Bishop Resident CLIFTON JEFF MASON SR. Born on April 20, 1956 and Deceased on June 29th 2020 surrounded by his family at his bedside. He was prominently known as John and Dancing-Bear throughout the Local...

Southern Inyo Hospital District Has Bankruptcy Plan Approved

by News Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Press Release, Public Health

It’s been a long time coming…but after several years of hard work… The Board of Directors of the Southern Inyo Healthcare District is pleased to announce the United States Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District of California -Sacramento Division...

Inyo County Free Library Curbside Service now available | Fine-Free Returns thru August 31!

by News Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Corona Virus, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, Press Release, Public Health

Message from the Inyo County Free Library: If you are yearning to have a physical book in your hands, the wait is over! All branches of the Inyo County Free Library have launched curbside pick-up for books, magazines, and media. Library patrons may call or email...

Inyo National Forest Closes Group Camps Under Forest Order

by News Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Corona Virus, Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, United States Forest Service

News Release July 7, 2020 The Inyo National Forest is extending the closure of all group campgrounds and two remote campgrounds under a forest order closure The closure can be terminated or extended depending in conditions. Please see Exhibit A (in the link above) for...