by News Staff | May 11, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press releases A recent Northern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors meeting saw the educational achievements of four employees highlighted. Two NIHD team members have earned certifications that will help patients who are fighting cancer, and two nurses...
by News Staff | May 8, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Charles James It was a joyous affair as four beloved school teachers which collectively hold 120 years of teaching experience teaching students in Inyo County, were honored with the new Science Lab at Lo Inyo School was dedicated in their names by the Inyo County...
by News Staff | May 8, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Inyo County Emergency Services is working with local Fire Departments to provide 20,000 free sandbags to residents and business owners in Inyo County. Free sandbags for flood preparedness are available at the following locations: Bishop Fire Station,...
by News Staff | May 8, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release The Bishop City Council invites the community to participate in a community workshop on Wednesday, May 10th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Executive Conference Room in City Hall to help the City draft a values statement reflective of the Bishop...
by News Staff | May 8, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Charles James There was a record-breaking attendance at this year’s 48th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage. Over 2,000 visitors attended the Pilgrimage held on the weekend of April 29 and 30. With this year being the 75th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066 by President...
by News Staff | May 7, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
LADWP press release BISHOP, CA – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) continues to work proactively to prepare for the arrival of anticipated massive runoff water resulting from this year’s near record snowpack in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains....
by News Staff | May 7, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The City of Bishop and community stakeholders put together an Economic Development Element Update to the General Plan two years ago, focusing on ambitious goals to solve some of the issues of a rural community with unique constraints. An Environmental...
by News Staff | May 7, 2017 | Obituaries
James (Votie) Devotie Goin Jr. March 14, 1926 to April 4, 2017 Votie was born in Kansas City Missouri, although his home was in Downey California. As Votie grew up he got into working as a child movie actor. Two of his most recognizable movies were small parts in Mr....
by News Staff | May 7, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy With negotiations still deadlocked, Inyo County Employees Association members held a peaceful picket at the County’s administrative offices on May Street in Bishop last Wednesday, April 26h. This issue is as much about respect and being valued, according...
by News Staff | May 7, 2017 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Updated Road Conditions for Inyo County Mountain Roads: Upper Rock Creek, above Tom’s place – CLOSED. Mono County Road has cleared most of the main road with only clean-up operations left; new updates on the status of this road will be posted. Pine Creek...
by News Staff | May 5, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Inyo County District Attorney press release An Inyo County Jury convicted Bishop-area resident Raymond Bencoma of being a felon in possession of a firearm and a felon in possession of ammunition, but was unable to reach verdicts on charges that he assaulted four peace...
by News Staff | May 4, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Charles James A smartphone may not be the best choice for many consumers based on need and affordability, but the fact is, smartphones are the most popular type of cell phone sold today. Smartphone sales overtook feature phone (aka, “dumbphone”) sales back in 2013...
