by News Staff | Jul 18, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
“Mono In The Movies” DVD Collection adds eight new titles A collection of major films shot on location in Mono County has added eight additional titles to its catalog. The “Mono in the Movies” DVD collection is housed at the June Lake Library, and each DVD is...
by News Staff | Jul 18, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Eastern Sierra Certified Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 20th year! There are two Eastern Sierra Certified Farmers’ Market locations – Bishop Farmers’ Market is open Saturday mornings from June through October – 9 to 11 a.m. and is located westerly of...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
(press release) On Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at approximately 3:32 PM, the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Bishop Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call of a three-vehicle collision that occurred on US 395, northbound, at Hot Creek Hatchery Road. CHP...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release Mono County, Calif. – On Friday July 11, 2014, Mono County’s exhibit at the California State Fair competition was honored with three Awards; the Gold Award, as well as the award for Best Use of Products, Produce or Artifacts, and Best Visitor...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release Inyo County received a Silver Award at the California State Fair which opened Friday, July 11, for a 17-day run at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The theme for the counties exhibits is “From Our County To Your Table.” Inyo’s exhibit features a table...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release Bishop, CA—The City of Bishop is developing a plan for the city’s economic future and invites residents and business owners to participate in the process. On July 30, 2014 the City is hosting an interactive Open House where participants will...
by News Staff | Jul 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release In April of 2011, years of hard work between Inyo County (County) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) came to fruition with County obtaining an easement in perpetuity for all airport related use at the Bishop Airport from...
by News Staff | Jul 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Bill Michael, Director of Mono County Libraries, resigned his position and has made the move to become Director of Monterey City Library and Museums. This change took place as of July 7, 2014. Bill was employed by Mono County Office of Education as the Library...
by News Staff | Jul 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
UPDATE: 7-17 – Good morning all: As of the this morning, there are no substantial changes to report. The Park Fire remains approximately one acre and staffed at this time. The Pumice Fire is about ½ acre and will also be staffed today. All other lightning fires...
by News Staff | Jul 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
PET of the WEEK – July 16, 2014 JULY is $10 Adopt-a-Pet Month at the Inyo County Animal Shelter (includes spay/neuter surgery and first shots). BANDIT is a petite 18-month old Lab mix who was hit and dragged by a car in April. Inyo County Animal Services rushed...
by News Staff | Jul 16, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Gear up the kids! The Kids Adventure Games are coming to Mammoth Mountain Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2, 2014 for kids ages 6 through 14. Teams of two will navigate their way through wild terrain to find predetermined checkpoints to complete their...
by News Staff | Jul 16, 2014 | Obituaries
Phyllis Ann Coufal, age 82, resident of Bishop for 24 years, born in Valparaiso Nebraska on February 24, 1932 passed away peacefully on July 15, 2014. She was surrounded by her number one priority, her family. Phyllis was born and raised on a farm in...
