by News Staff | Jul 18, 2017 | Obituaries
Sandra L. Ferrey — 1936-2017 Graveside funeral services for beloved wife and mother, Sandra Lee Ferrey, 80, a resident of Bishop for more than 58 years, will be held Friday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. at the East Line Street Cemetery. Father Doug Walker of Santa Rosa...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Charles James July 1 was a free fishing day in California and dozens of anglers, young and old took advantage of it at the Big Pine Fishing Derby which was held on Saturday, July 1. Anglers registered in the parking lot of Country Kitchen Restaurant starting at...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Bishop – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 9 employees awarded 8 local high school seniors college scholarships this past month. Caltrans District 9 held several fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to be given...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Letter from Allen Berry I have found and attach for your information the 2001 opinion I wrote when I was Assistant County Counsel, to which I referred in my January 17, 2017 email to CAO Carunchio et al suggesting that the County use eminent domain to acquire LDWP...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Press release from Ron Napoles Bishop, CA- On July 7, 2017, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California dismissed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under the Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA) filed last December by attorneys for the Warlie/Napoles...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Driving range, woodlot irrigation, dog park and campground greening were just a few of the suggestions residents of Big Pine came up with for potential uses of recycled water at a July 12th workshop. Inyo County’s Water Department secured a $267,000...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Mono County Health Department press release It has been an interesting summer so far in Mono County. Here is a quick rundown, with links to more information: Hantavirus: This week a summer resident of Mono County was hospitalized in serious condition with a laboratory...
by News Staff | Jul 14, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy In what could be described as one of the gutsiest local moves, at least in the past couple of years, Inyo County is in the process of claiming eminent domain on 267.89 acres of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power land in Bishop, Lone Pine and...
by News Staff | Jul 14, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Schaeffer Fire Containment Now at 61% June 14, 2017 Morning Update Acres Burned: 16.002 Structures Threatened:13 Containment: 61% Injuries: 5 (minor) Personnel:...
by News Staff | Jul 14, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News release Several campgrounds have opened in the Upper Lee Vining Canyon have opened or will open today without water. Cal Trans has opened Hwy.203 to the Minaret Vista. Campgrounds in the Lakes Basin have opened, although there may be some sites that remain...
by News Staff | Jul 14, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Wounded Warriors Thrive in Operation High Altitude Press release Everyone deserves a chance to take a break from daily life, spend time outdoors, and have fun with family and friends. For our Wounded Warriors, these opportunities are hard to come by and often present...
by News Staff | Jul 14, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Local Kids Have the Chance to Get Creative in the Great Outdoors Eastern Sierra Land Trust to host a free day of fun and learning in nature on July 29 With school out and summer officially here, families everywhere are looking for ways to keep kids engaged and active...
