by News Staff | Apr 22, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Owens Valley wet leases will have their water allotments cut by 66 percent this run-off year, an unprecedented number during an unprecedented drought. “There just isn’t any water,” Inyo County Water Department Director Bob Harrington told the Board of...
by News Staff | Apr 22, 2015 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Advised by county counsel that the Bishop orthopedic/physical therapy facility sponsored by Mammoth Hospital violates government codes, the Inyo County Local Agency Formation Commission voted to advise the Southern Mono Health Care District to fill the...
by News Staff | Apr 22, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Bishop, CA – As Opening of Fishing Season approaches, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will be hosting Quagga and Zebra Mussel inspections for trailered watercraft from...
by News Staff | Apr 22, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (April 6, 2015) – “SAXsational” is a unique concert event combining the deft of a seasoned jazz artist with student and community bands. Bishop Union High School Jazz Band will join Rob Verdi for a program of popular jazz...
by News Staff | Apr 20, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release The Inyo National Forest is planning to open recreation facilities on the White Mountain and Mt. Whitney Ranger Districts in the upcoming weeks. On the White Mountain District, Grandview Campground in the White Mountains is currently open; this...
by News Staff | Apr 20, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release Bishop – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold its annual Workers’ Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Caltrans District 9 Office. This ceremony will be held in coordination with Caltrans...
by News Staff | Apr 20, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release ESTA Recognized as 2015 Outstanding Rural Transit Agency The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) was recognized at the California Association of Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) spring conference as the 2015 Outstanding Rural Transit...
by News Staff | Apr 20, 2015 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The Inyo County Local Agency Formation Commission will weigh in on the dispute between Northern Inyo Hospital and Mammoth Hospital over Mammoth’s relocation and expansion of its orthopedic and physical therapy clinic in Bishop Monday, April 20 at its 10...
by News Staff | Apr 16, 2015 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The Bishop Creek Water Association approved tougher standards for new and existing ponds at its Tuesday meeting. Faced with an historically low 4 percent snow pack in the Eastern Sierra and 36 percent run-off, assuming precipitation in the next six...
by News Staff | Apr 16, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Mono County press release Bridgeport, CA – On April 14th, 2015 the Mono County Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Jim Leddy announced he would be leaving the employ of Mono County effective May 31st, 2015. Mono County Board of Supervisors Chairman...
by News Staff | Apr 16, 2015 | General Misc. Stories
– Press release LOS ANGELES — On April 16, the Manzanar Committee, sponsors of the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage since 1969, and the more recent Manzanar At Dusk program, joined the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HWMF), the Ad Hoc Committee to Oppose the Sale...
by News Staff | Apr 16, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities
– Press release Bluegrass music, free food and cake, a “Pack With Legs” fun walk, vintage climbing exhibits, and guest speakers will all be part of the second annual Norman Clyde Birthday Bash, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to whenever the band...
