by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Even before WSW Consulting made its Community Housing Action Plan presentation, the Town of Mammoth Lakes added a potential 12 units with a plan to convert a Sierra Manor commercial building. Add those units to the minimum 172 penciled in at the Shady...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Caltrans news release SEASONAL PASS UPDATE Alpine, Tuolumne, Mono and Inyo Counties – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Districts 9 and 10, representing the East and West Sierra Nevada mountain range and its passes, present a comprehensive...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
NIHD press release With a continued focus on improving patient service and access, Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Rural Health Clinic quietly launched a new Same Day Care program this past August. Going into its third month of operation, the program is now...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release On Tuesday, Nov 14, Rusty Gregory was awarded the 2nd Annual Bob Roberts Award of Excellence by the California Ski Industry Association in Northstar. This award is presented annually to someone who has made significant contributions to the California ski...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Caltrans press release The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 9 is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Terry Erlwein to the position of Deputy District Director of Maintenance and Operations effective November 20, 2017. Ms. Erlwein...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Obituaries
Frances Lucille Attebery passed away peacefully at her home in Bishop on November 16, 2017 at the age of 93. Frances (known as GiGi to her family and close friends) was born on March 24, 1924 in Montour Falls, New York. Her family lived in Watkins Glen, New York for a...
by News Staff | Nov 21, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
From Caltrans BIG RIG OVERTURNED- SOUTHBOUND U.S.395 ONE WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL, EXPECT DELAYS BISHOP — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to notify the traveling public of an overturned big rig that ran through the guardrails and...
by News Staff | Nov 17, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Southern Inyo Hospital’s future may depend on the voters’ decision on a general obligation bond to pay off creditors as part of the district’s bankruptcy plan and possibly capital improvement projects. But, before the district gets to that point, a lot...
by News Staff | Nov 17, 2017 | Obituaries
JAMES CAREY BRACKNEY 1932-2017 Jim as he was known by family and friends, went to be with the Lord November 12, 2017 at the age of 85. Jim was born on August 19, 1932 to Carey James Brackney and Mary Elizabeth (Clayton) Brackney in Fallon, Nevada. Jim started working...
by News Staff | Nov 15, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Inyo County’s Board of Supervisors scrapped any hint of support for a mining exploration project in the Inyo Mountains from its letter to the lead agency following a three hour discussion. Almost 30 speakers addressed the board with the majority, 5-1,...
by News Staff | Nov 14, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News releases US 395 BISHOP — California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have reopened U.S. 395 from the previous closure due to a brush fire that began near Chris Flat campground. U.S 395 North and South from...
by News Staff | Nov 13, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy With the public comment period ending November 20, the Inyo Board of Supervisors will discuss a letter in support of Silver Standard’s plans to conduct an exploration for gold on Conglomerate Mesa in the Inyo Mountains east of Lone Pine and Olancha. The...
