by News Staff | Apr 23, 2017 | Obituaries
Katherine Keesler passed away on April 14, very peacefully, at Northern Inyo Hospital with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Per her wishes there won’t be any services. Katherine was born April 23, 1925, to Elisabeth and Jimmy Robertson. She married...
by News Staff | Apr 23, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Join the Eastern Sierra Music Festival for its second annual Spring Barbecue fundraiser, Saturday, April 29, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Yribarren Ranch, seven miles south of Bishop on U.S. 395. The event showcases live music from regional and local talent set...
by News Staff | Apr 23, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Mono County press release As the weather warms (finally) and people turn to spring-cleaning and outdoor activities such as camping and hiking, they need to beware of a rare but deadly virus that is spread through mouse droppings and kills up to 40 percent of people...
by News Staff | Apr 23, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release CareShuttle, a collaborative, non-emergent community transportation program, is looking for volunteer driv ers to take patients to and from medical appointments when transportation by the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, family support or a friend is...
by News Staff | Apr 23, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release The Town of Mammoth Lakes is pleased to announce the next step in the process to design and construct a new Commercial Airline Terminal and Aircraft Apron at Mammoth Yosemite Airport. “We have been working closely with Federal Aviation Administration...
by News Staff | Apr 21, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press releases On Monday, April 24th, the Bishop City Council will hold a public workshop during the regular City Council meeting to garner public input on drafting regulations to allow for short-term rentals in Bishop City limits. In the past several years, websites...
by News Staff | Apr 21, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release SEASONAL PASS OPENING STATUS Bishop – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 9 has begun working on clearing snow, removing rocks, and repairing roads to its eight mountain passes. As work progresses, pedestrians, bicyclists,...
by News Staff | Apr 21, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press releases Bishop Paiute Solar Celebration: GRID Alternatives, Tribal Members, and the Department of Energy Commemorate Residential Solar Installations Grant funding from the Department of Energy allows GRID Alternatives to provide solar systems and job training...
by News Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Mammoth Lakes, CA – The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival’s Festival Director Shira Dubrovner is excited to announce that the opening night film on May 24th will be a screening of the Cheech & Chong classic “Up In Smoke,” with its star and uncredited...
by News Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
The Eastern Sierra Peace Officers Association (ESPOA) was recently made aware of a family tragedy affecting one of our members. Retired Bishop California Highway Patrol Sergeant, Brian Biehl’s daughter suffered a massive heart attack and she is currently listed in...
by News Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Heavy runoff in the Owens Valley will most likely contribute to an above average mosquito season. Local officials are already preparing – but Mosquito Bite Prevention begins at home. Residents and business owners are encouraged to take an...
by News Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Outdoor Events Site Secured in Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Lakes Tourism Helps Facilitate the Process with Visitation-Attracting Infrastructure Investment of $300,000 Mammoth Lakes, Calif. – One of Mammoth Lakes’ most beloved outdoor event venues,...
