by News Staff | Jun 25, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Public, private and advocacy groups came to the Mono County Board of Supervisors last week, some with hope the County had the wisdom and power of Solomon to solve the issue of water in Wilson and Mill creeks. The Board didn’t have that power or will. The...
by News Staff | Jun 24, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
News release The Inyo County Grand Jury on Friday released an interim report focusing on the high turnover at Inyo County Sheriff’s Department to other local law enforcement agencies. The report and any future responses will be available on the Inyo Superior Court...
by News Staff | Jun 21, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release On Thursday June 27th, at the Inyo Council for the Arts Theatre Room, Spellbinder Books in Bishop will be hosting a history program presented by author David Woodruff titled, “A Sentimental Journey Along Highway 395.” Three-ninety-five…this magical...
by News Staff | Jun 21, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
News release The USFS will be opening the gate to the Lakes Basin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019 for vehicle access. The USFS is the designated authority for the Lakes Basin and made the decision to open the area to the public with the provision of...
by News Staff | Jun 21, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
NIHD press release Northern Inyo Healthcare District ‘s planned paving project will begin in earnest this Saturday. Paving contractors will be working onsite throughout the weekend, applying a slurry coat and re-striping the parking lot directly in front of and to the...
by News Staff | Jun 20, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The Owens River Water Trail took one step closer to reality with the completion of the environmental documents late last month. Monday evening, the Inyo County Water Commission held a public hearing to go over the findings of the Environmental Impact...
by News Staff | Jun 20, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
News release Yosemite National Park has announced that starting Friday, June 21st there will be limited access to Tioga Road (Highway 120 East) for visitors interested in crossing the Sierra. Tioga Road will be open to all vehicles, including bicycles, from 10:00 am...
by News Staff | Jun 20, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
Donna F. Vasquez Aug 9, 1944- June 17, 2019 Donna F. Vasquez, 74, passed away surrounded by family on June 17, 2019 at Northern Inyo Hospital. She lived with her family in Bishop, California, for 43 years. She was the matriarch of her family, an environmental and...
by News Staff | Jun 19, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Bishop, Calif., will host a lunch stop on the 2019 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty Sunday, June 23, race organizers have announced. The Great Race, the world’s premiere old car rally, will bring 120 of the world’s finest antique...
by News Staff | Jun 19, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
THE TOWN INVITES YOU TO HELP US PLAN THE PARCEL! Plan The Parcel is a conceptual land use planning process, originating from the 2017 Community Housing Action Plan, to master plan the 25 acre affordable housing site located in the center of town. This planning process...
by News Staff | Jun 19, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
Inyo Sheriff’s press release TEMPLE CRAG / SIERRA NEVADA, CA, June 17, 2019 – On June 15 at around 5:45pm, a male and female party of two were “simul-climbing” (a climbing technique where all climbers climb at the same time while tied into the same...
by News Staff | Jun 19, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
Press release The 3rd Annual Bishop Summer Kickoff will be held at Bishop City Park June 22, from 11 to 3 This family-friendly event is a celebration of the diverse cultures in our community. There will be music and dancing, fun and games, arts and crafts, a giant...
