by News Staff | Mar 4, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Mammoth Lakes, Calif. – Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre is proud to welcome back the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) for two shows only on Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for this annual event at Edison Theatre where the...
by News Staff | Mar 4, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Bishop, California – The Bishop City Council will host the Second Annual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 starting at 5:30p.m. in the Tallman Pavilion located on the grounds of the Tri-County Fair. The Second Annual Town Hall meeting is...
by News Staff | Mar 4, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Mono County Sheriff’s Office press release The Inyo County Coroner’s Office and the Mono County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office would like to remind both residents and visitors of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from sitting within their running...
by News Staff | Mar 4, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Author Patrick Armstrong will share stories from his book, The Log of a Snow Survey, Skiing and Working in a Mountain Winter World, at the Monday, March 6 meeting of the Mono Basin Historical Society, at the Lee Vining Community Center. A short business...
by News Staff | Mar 2, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release At the annual California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) District 7 Awards and Installation event on February 24, 2017, Trails End Park was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Facility Award. Armando da Silva, President of District 7 which includes...
by News Staff | Mar 2, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Two years ago Swall Meadows was nearly devoured by flames fanned by erratic winds. It will take another year for a complex series of lawsuits to go to court in Los Angeles. The Cal Fire investigation into the Round Fire leveled the blame at ”extreme...
by News Staff | Mar 1, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Bishop Chamber of Commerce press release The Bishop Chamber of Commerce regrettably announces Cancellation of the 2017 Blake Jones Trout Derby which was scheduled for March 11th. A unique set of circumstances beyond the chamber’s control led to the decision. On...
by News Staff | Mar 1, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
The Recreation Commission invites you to attend a special workshop for the Community Multi-Use Recreation Facilities proposed at Mammoth Creek Park on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Community Center located at 1000 Forest Trail. Light snacks and refreshments will be...
by News Staff | Mar 1, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Press release As part of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Allison Robinson will give a free educational talk on lowering risks for colon cancer, Thursday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Birch Street Annex, 2957 Birch St.,...
by News Staff | Feb 28, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
BPD press release On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at approximately 0807 hours, the Bishop Police Department received a 911 call from a business located on the 1100 block of N. Main Street, reporting a female inside a vehicle, who appeared to be in distress. Units from...
by News Staff | Feb 28, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
Press release Eastern Sierra Mono County Mt. Lion Encounter On Feb 24 2017 at approximately 1500 hours a hunter who had been hunting near the north shore of Mono Lake for coyotes had a mountain lion encounter. The hunter was wearing camouflage clothing lying on his...
by News Staff | Feb 28, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Locals and anglers from far and wide will have to wait for 2018 to celebrate the iconic Blake Jones Fishing Derby’s 50th anniversary. Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center, the lead organization for the derby, made the grim announcement at last...