by News Staff | May 15, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The City of Bishop took one more step toward an official value statement last week at a workshop where local residents had the chance to vote on what is, or should be, important to the community. For three hours last Wednesday afternoon, locals indicated...
by News Staff | May 15, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release On May 5th, 2017 at 5pm, Cerro Coso Community College’s Eastern Sierra College Center celebrated the graduation of 80 students – its largest class ever and representing 25% of Cerro Coso’s total graduating class! Many of these graduates are fulfilling...
by News Staff | May 11, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Caltrans press release Bishop – With the Bishop Mule Days event rapidly approaching, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to remind the public of their goal to provide safe access for pedestrians on downtown sidewalks days before the Mule...
by News Staff | May 11, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press releases Bishop – As the temperature begins to rise, the deer population is moving to their summer range. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to remind motorists to remain alert for migrating deer on the highways in the Eastern...
by News Staff | May 11, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release Emergency Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated. Residents and business owners are encouraged to prepare now for Spring 2017 runoff. Build a kit: A disaster kit should have enough supplies to last a minimum of...
by News Staff | May 11, 2017 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti traveled to the Owens Valley Monday to survey the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) emergency flood control preparations for what the utility expects will be a record snowmelt from the Eastern Sierras....
by News Staff | May 11, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy After six years of stocking non-breeding (triploids) trout and following inter-departmental discussions, the California Department of Fish and Game will begin raising and stocking little breeders (diploids) in the Owens River and Mono Lake basins next...
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...
