by News Staff | Dec 1, 2017 | Obituaries
James Edward Davis James Edward Davis born October 14th 1930 entered into heaven on November 27th 2017 He died peacefully at home with his family around him, just the way he wanted it. Jim’s faith was strong and this was his favorite devotional from Pastor Chuck...
by News Staff | Dec 1, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Backcountry Film Festival Comes to the Eastern Sierra Locations: Friday, Dec. 1st, Inyo County Council for the Arts, Bishop – Doors @ 6 PM, Movie Starts @ 7 PM [pdf-embedder...
by News Staff | Dec 1, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
NEWS RELEASE The notable updates include the winter closures of North Lake, South Lake, and Hwy 168 at the Aspendell gate, the Horseshoe Meadow Rd., and Hwy 270 (Bodie). The State of the Inyo, current as of 11/30/17 TIOA Mono Lake Ranger District Roads open: Monitor...
by News Staff | Nov 29, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Press release The Bishop Chamber of Commerce is planning several fun and festive holiday events for our community. Everyone is encouraged to participate and keep safety in mind. Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Street of Lights will all be held this Saturday...
by News Staff | Nov 29, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy After nearly an hour of public comment opposed to the Well 385R pump test, it took the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Board of Commissioners about 10 minutes to put a unanimous stamp of approval on the two-month trial run of the Five Bridges...
by News Staff | Nov 29, 2017 | Obituaries
HENRY ‘LEFTY’ BERNARD IRWIN FEB. 6, 1922 – NOV. 27, 2017 (The following was printed in The Sierra Reader, May 19-25, 2016) “Lefty” Irwin’s handiwork around the Eastern Sierra is very visible, and whether he’s helping to build one of the seven fishing platforms for...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Despite a strong showing to let Mono County’s cannabis business moratorium die December 2, the Board of Supervisors approved a year’s extension at last Tuesday’s meeting. The logic: the moratorium can be lifted at any time but the County wants to make...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News release Bishop residents who intend to provide short-term rentals have to register with the city by January 1st, 2018, according to an ordinance adopted by the City Council. To be in compliance with the city, hosts of short-term rentals — which include rentals of...
by News Staff | Nov 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
News release MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – Crews working for the U.S. Geological Survey Research Drilling Unit are anticipated to begin work on a groundwater monitoring well in the northwest portion of the Mammoth Mountain RV Park in Mammoth Lakes, during the week of Nov....
by News Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
LADWP news release, Nov. 21 LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti (Tuesday) lifted the emergency declaration he initiated in March to protect the lands and communities near the Los Angeles Aqueduct from flooding created by record snowpack in the Eastern Sierra. The...
by News Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | Law Enforcement
Bishop Police Department news release Tuesday, at about 2:30 PM, BPD received a call of a purse theft. The caller had left her purse unattended while shopping at a local grocery store. The purse contained a large amount of cash inside a bank envelope. BPD had observed...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | Obituaries
William Ward Mayhugh died November 18, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Bill was at home in Ridgecrest, CA with family at his side. He was 90 years old. Bill was born August 8, 1927 to Lewis Harry Mayhugh and Ethel Euscebia Ward in Wheeling, West Virginia. Bill...
