by News Staff | Aug 18, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy To assess the situation at Toiyabe Indian Health Project, you have to look at bits and pieces of information surrounding the suspension of four administrators a month ago. Action taken by Bishop City Council may indicate the suspension is instead...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
← BackThank you for your response. ✨ Name(required) Email(required) Website Message Submit Δ Another mosquito in the Owens Valley has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program has issued the following press release. The...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2017 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
The fire continues to produce very minimal smoke as crews continue to mop-up hot spots. Pumps and hoselays are in place to continue securing handlines and protect nearby cabins in Long Canyon and Ninemile Creeks if needed. Mop-up operations continue on the...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
Today was the beginning of the new school year. The City of Bishop would like to remind you to drive carefully, especially when you’re near schools. With the beginning of the new school year in Bishop on Thursday, August 17, the Bishop Unified School District...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | Fire
The Indian Fire continues burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness north of the Jordon Hot Springs at 8,400 feet. So far, this fire has consumed 2,267 acres. At the time of today’s press release, is 20% contained. Thanks to the hard work of 10 crews, 6...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Bishop may have come up with a downtown parking ordinance that keeps everybody happy. The process started two years ago with a public workshop and ended at Monday’s City Council meeting with a presentation by Associate Planner Elaine Kabala, a public...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
The Whitney Portal water system has tested positive for both E. coli and total coliform. It is the only potable water system in the Whitney Portal. According to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service, the water system at the Whitney Portal has been ordered shut...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | Fire
Good news about the Butte fire, located in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Last reported to be at 90% containment. Fire crews are expected to make 100% containment today. Following containment, some demobilization will begin this weekend. Fire managers will remain at...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
Bishop Police Department press release On August 10, 2017, the Bishop Police Department was contacted by Asset Protections Managers for the Sears Holdings Corporation, the parent company to the Kmart Franchise. Through the course of their investigation, it was...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
Mono County Sheriff’s Office press release The Mono County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspicious person frequenting the Hilton Creek, Crowley Lake, Long Valley, Aspen Springs and Tom’s Place communities. This person has a criminal history but is currently...
by News Staff | Aug 15, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
MCWD Celebrates 60 Years of Service The Mammoth Community Water District is inviting the public to join us for an Open House and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 17th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. District staff will be available to explain daily operations including...
by News Staff | Aug 15, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
The Town of Mammoth Lakes has contracted with Spiess Construction to perform scheduled maintenance in August on the Lakes Basin multi-use path from Horseshoe Lake to Minaret Road and the Town Loop multi-use path from the Mammoth Middle School to Sierra Park Road. The...
