by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
Frances Lucille Attebery passed away peacefully at her home in Bishop on November 16, 2017 at the age of 93. Frances (known as GiGi to her family and close friends) was born on March 24, 1924 in Montour Falls, New York. Her family lived in Watkins Glen, New York for a...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
From Caltrans BIG RIG OVERTURNED- SOUTHBOUND U.S.395 ONE WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL, EXPECT DELAYS BISHOP — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to notify the traveling public of an overturned big rig that ran through the guardrails and...
by News Staff | Nov 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Southern Inyo Hospital’s future may depend on the voters’ decision on a general obligation bond to pay off creditors as part of the district’s bankruptcy plan and possibly capital improvement projects. But, before the district gets to that point, a lot...
by News Staff | Nov 17, 2017 | Obituaries
JAMES CAREY BRACKNEY 1932-2017 Jim as he was known by family and friends, went to be with the Lord November 12, 2017 at the age of 85. Jim was born on August 19, 1932 to Carey James Brackney and Mary Elizabeth (Clayton) Brackney in Fallon, Nevada. Jim started working...
by News Staff | Nov 15, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Inyo County’s Board of Supervisors scrapped any hint of support for a mining exploration project in the Inyo Mountains from its letter to the lead agency following a three hour discussion. Almost 30 speakers addressed the board with the majority, 5-1,...
by News Staff | Nov 14, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News releases US 395 BISHOP — California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have reopened U.S. 395 from the previous closure due to a brush fire that began near Chris Flat campground. U.S 395 North and South from...
by News Staff | Nov 13, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy With the public comment period ending November 20, the Inyo Board of Supervisors will discuss a letter in support of Silver Standard’s plans to conduct an exploration for gold on Conglomerate Mesa in the Inyo Mountains east of Lone Pine and Olancha. The...
by News Staff | Nov 13, 2017 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
Chris Fire Burns an Estimated 200 Acres Bridgeport, Calif., Nov. 13, 2017 – The 200-acre Chris Fire is actively burning on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport Ranger District west of US Highway 395 about five miles north of Sonora Junction, near Chris...
by News Staff | Nov 13, 2017 | Obituaries
Rollin Bruce Bell, 91 Bruce passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side in Reno, NV on November 6, 2017. A third-generation Owens Valley native, Bruce was born in Lone Pine, CA on May 29, 1926. His early years were spent in Independence, graduating from...
by News Staff | Nov 13, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The Owens Valley Committee is sponsoring the screening of the film “The Longest Straw” the week-end of November 17-19. You will have three opportunities to see this award-winning film. Admission is free — donations are gratefully accepted. All...
by News Staff | Nov 13, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Last month Inyo County’s Board of Supervisors pulled what looked like a simple item from its consent agenda, rescheduling it until this Tuesday’s meeting. The item: hiring a consultant to conduct a water rate study for the three water systems owned by...
by News Staff | Nov 9, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The Owens River Water Trail may have taken a step closer to reality. We’ve said that quite a few times and maybe this time it’s more than just blind optimism. Representatives from Team River Runner in San Diego, the LA River Expedition, Sierra Club,...
