by News Staff | Jul 26, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy This all started with a Los Angeles Times article by Louis Sahagun two weeks ago. Sahagun reminded the city’s readership of the 100-year history between LA and the Owens Valley. The punch line was the condemnation, or eminent domain, process Inyo had...
by News Staff | Jul 26, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy In what could have been the absolute last cannabis discussion at a Bishop City Council meeting Monday, Councilmember Pat Gardner opened the door a crack for further discussion. The agenda item was a second reading of the ordinance banning commercial...
by News Staff | Jul 26, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Inyo County press release The Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program (OVMAP) confirmed Tuesday that some mosquito samples trapped last week tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first occurrence of West Nile Virus in Inyo County since 2011. Prior to that,...
by News Staff | Jul 26, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
BLM press release BLM Announces Temporary Fire Restrictions for the Eastern Sierra BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing temporary fire restrictions on all public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in Inyo and Mono counties,...
by News Staff | Jul 26, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
From Mammoth Mountain Ski Area After an unbelievable winter season, the last day of ski/snowboard operations will beAug 6, 2017. Mammoth Mountain received 618” of snow at Main Lodge [second most on record], and it’s estimated that over 800” fell at the summit. January...
by News Staff | Jul 26, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
NPS press release Devils Postpile National Monument Seeks Public Input on Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan The National Park Service has prepared a draft report that provides recommendations to improve the accessibility at Devils Postpile...
by News Staff | Jul 26, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
CDPH Press release SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds individuals to take precautions when entering cabins, trailers and other buildings that may be infested with rodents after the recent diagnosis of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome...
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release As the historic Sierra snowpack continues to melt and create swift moving local waterways, residents and visitors are reminded that the Owens River will continue to pose a significant safety threat due to fast currents...
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Bishop, CA – The City of Bishop, in partnership with the Bishop Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the first event in a series of storefront decorating contests. The inaugural contest invites businesses to decorate storefront windows to...
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The Hula Halau O Koru dancers, led by dance studio owner Kymberlee Nalumaluhia, have been invited to perform at the Reno Aloha Festival on August 26. The group is hosting a Ruby Ribbon Trunk Show on Thursday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the studio,...
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Caltrans press release SACRAMENTO—The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced the fast tracking of “fix it first” construction work and increased road repairs across the state. Caltrans is able to...
by News Staff | Jul 23, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The Southern Mono Historical Society (SMHS) would like to thank all who helped make our 2nd Annual Jazz by the Creek fundraiser event a HUGE success. Most especially our headliner Tom Rigney and Flambeau who were a favorite band at the past Mammoth Lakes...