by News Staff | Jun 14, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy A draft ordinance allowing but regulating short-term rentals (aka Airbnbs) in Bishop made it over the first hurtle during Monday’s City Council meeting. The ordinance still has to go through a Planning Commission hearing, then back to council for a...
by News Staff | Jun 14, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Eastern Sierra Music Festival seeks photos of local active duty and retired service members to share during its second annual July 21-22 music festival. The photos will be part of a video montage aired on a large screen overlooking the event stage. The...
by News Staff | Jun 14, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Members of Eastern Sierra Guide Puppies, the local puppy raising club of Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), are celebrating the graduation of yellow Labrador Retriever Fuller as a full fledged Guide Dog. Raised in Mammoth Lakes by Anne Parkes, Fuller...
by News Staff | Jun 14, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release This year’s historic snowpack in the Sierra has delayed trail accessibility for many outdoor enthusiasts hoping for spring and early summer hikes. Many trails that were easily accessible during drought conditions are...
by News Staff | Jun 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release Inyo County Search and Rescue and Inyo County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend their gratitude to the CHP H-80 flight crew for conducting an excellent two-day helicopter training on June 3rd and 4th. Two CHP...
by News Staff | Jun 12, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Just a year-and-a-half ago, attorney Greg James updated the Inyo Board of Supervisors on the possible resurrection of the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository in Nye County Nevada, 17 miles from the Inyo County line. Nevada Senator Harry Reid, one of...
by News Staff | Jun 12, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
THE HIGH SIERRA RESPONDS TO A CHANGING CLIMATE Press release An afternoon seminar in Lee Vining on climate issues affecting the Sierra and all of us will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 1-5pm at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center Theater Free and open to the...
by News Staff | Jun 12, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Bishop, CA – Friends of the Inyo invites everyone to join us to kick off a busy summer season with our Welcome to Summer Open House. The Welcome to Summer Open House will take place at the Inyo Council for the Arts on Wednesday, June 14 from 6:00 to 8:30...
by News Staff | Jun 9, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Update 11:23 a.m Friday, June 9: UPDATE – State Route 108 Sonora Pass will not open today as previously planned. Due to the current snowy conditions the pass will remain closed today. Crews will re-evaluate tomorrow. Press releases Lots of updates to report....
by News Staff | Jun 7, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release The anticipated heavy spring runoff has officially begun in the Owens Valley. Creeks and streams have already been flowing at high capacities and the Owens River is running full and extremely fast. Due to debris and...
by News Staff | Jun 7, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy With Bishop Airport improvements completed, work groups formed and future plans itemized, the question remained: “if we build it, will people use it.” That piece fell into place with the Draft Phase 2 Traffic Study completed by Leigh/Fisher indicating...
by News Staff | Jun 7, 2017 | Government Agencies/Utilities
US Forest Service press release Thanks to our engineering crew for their work yesterday to re-open the Sherwin Creek Road. The northwest loop of Sherwin Creek Campground and some maintenance work will be needed to clear the sites after flood damage. The two photos are...
