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...
by News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
By Deb Murphy Ray Bencoma has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity to felony charges including assault on an officer. His trial date has been set for April 10 in Independence, according to an e-mail from Inyo County District Attorney Tom Hardy. According...
by News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Mammoth Lakes, CA – At the request of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), the Town Council will be approving a new emergency declaration for the February set of storms at its meeting on March 1, 2017. The Mammoth Lakes Town...
by News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Mammoth Lakes, Calif. — Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) was recently awarded Best Destination Marketing Organization (in an area with under 25,000 population) by California Meetings +Events Magazine, during its annual Best of California competition....
by News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Submitted by Daniel Pritchett At the 2/9/17 Technical Group meeting Inyo County Water Department director Bob Harrington voted to approve DWP’s pre-construction plan for new wells on the Bishop cone (and was roundly booed for his efforts). Afterwards, he was quoted as...
by News Staff | Feb 24, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release JUNE LAKE, Calif. – The June Lake Winter Festival celebrates the magical winter season in the California’s beautiful Eastern Sierra, making for a can’t-miss event for snow lovers. The fun-filled festival returns to June Lake March 4 with exciting events...
by News Staff | Feb 24, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
Press release Breast surgeon Jay K. Harness, MD, recently co-edited what is being hailed as one of the most comprehensive textbooks regarding state-of-the-art mastectomies. Last week, Dr. Harness gifted a copy of the textbook to Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s...
