by News Staff | Apr 3, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
CHP news release On March 30, 2018 at approximately 5:15 PM, a two vehicle collision occurred on US Highway 395, north of Green Creek Road, approximately four miles south of Bridgeport, California. For unknown reasons, a Subaru Impreza, traveling northbound on US 395,...
by News Staff | Apr 3, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Kammi Foote – Inyo County Clerk/Recorder & Registrar of Voters Since 2016 there have been increased concerns about how our votes are counted. Although cybersecurity is a legitimate concern, and election officials are taking every necessary precaution to...
by News Staff | Mar 30, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Agriculture in Inyo and Mono counties generates $78.6 million into the local economy. That was the good news delivered by Ag Commissioner Nate Reade at Tuesday’s Inyo County Board of Supervisors meeting. The number includes both the actual value of ag...
by News Staff | Mar 28, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Obituaries
From the Bishop City Council Pat Gardner served on the City Council for nearly six years. She was elected to serve on the City Council for a four-year term on November 6, 2012 and was re-elected to another four-year term in November 8, 2016. While serving on the City...
by News Staff | Mar 27, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The third Technical Group meeting in as many weeks and the second dealing with the issue of Five Bridges and a test of Well 385 got off to a rough start Monday. During the initial public comment period, Bishop resident Philip Anaya chastised the group...
by News Staff | Mar 26, 2018 | Obituaries
William (Bill) J. Trombley, Jr. formerly of Cohoes NY & Port Orange FL., died peacefully surrounded by his family in Bishop CA on March 20th, 2018. Born on July 23rd, 1922 in Cohoes NY. Bill was the son of the late Ceilia & William J Trombley, Sr. He was...
by News Staff | Mar 26, 2018 | General Misc. Stories
NIHD news release Pete Watercott will step down March 31st from the Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Board of Directors after 20 years of service; the District announced Thursday morning. Watercott, who has had a hand in everything from the development of the...
by News Staff | Mar 22, 2018 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The 50th edition of the Blake Jones Trout Derby is “in the books” and by all accounts, it was a resounding success! Nearly 700 anglers of all ages fished Pleasant Valley reservoir and the Owens River near Bishop on March 17th vying for their share of...
by News Staff | Mar 22, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy It’s tough to recruit, train and certify EMTs in the Eastern Sierra, but the White Mountain Fire Protection District seems to have found the right formula. The district that runs along the Hwy. 6 corridor from Hammil Valley to Benton went from one to 13...
by News Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release BISHOP, CA –The Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) announces the completion of their largest conservation easement to date on Sceirine Point Ranch, showcasing how conservation and sustainable agriculture effectively work together. Owners Joe and David...
by News Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Inyo Board of Supervisors Chair Dan Totheroh and the majority of the public commenters were confused over the three-page letter dealing with the County’s response to reopening the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan at Tuesday’s meeting. Here’s a...
by News Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | Obituaries
Roger Button was born December 22, 1949 in Bishop, CA. to Irene and Leslie Button. Roger passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2018. Roger grew up in the Owens Valley, and attended school in Lone Pine. He was active in the Boy Scouts, Troop 82. Roger’s father was the...
