by News Staff | Mar 20, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Public Works News Release – City of Bishop Conserving Precious Water Spring has arrived in Bishop and temperatures are up. The increased temperatures have brought increased water use. Water use is up earlier this year because of how little rain there has been....
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Police Detective Doug Hornbeck became aware of the following scam and thought it was important to share with the public. He said at this time, he is not aware of any local victims: This one could easily slip by most anyone – beware of people bearing...
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Bishop City Council scheduled meetings for today. At 9am, the Council planned to attend a budget workshop in the Executive Conference Room at City Hall. On the agenda – two closed sessions. One deals with employment of a City Administrator. Since CAO Keith...
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
More than 80 people, with some estimates of 100, crowded into the Inyo Supervisors boardroom Tuesday with spill-over into the hallway. The passionate views expressed matched the force of the over-sized crowd. The question now – will the planning bureaucracy make...
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release The Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre announces its next show: The Magic of Smoke and Mirrors, featuring Illusionist Albie Selznick. Selznick’s acclaimed show runs for one weekend only for four performances, Friday and Saturday, March 21st...
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release Inyo County Superintendent of Schools is pleased to announce that Arianna Pope of Home Street Middle School won first place at the 62nd Annual Inyo County Speech Contest held on March 14th at Jill Kinmont Booth School and sponsored by Coldwell...
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release The weather could not have been more beautiful on Saturday welcoming over 1,000 anglers to compete for over $10,000 in prizes at the Blake Jones Derby. Over 1,300 fish were caught with several lunkers weighing over 7lbs! Special thanks to Bert...
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Owens Valley Committee Annual Event Hosts Bill Powers of Solar Done Right (press release) The Owens Valley Committee (OVC) is pleased to announce that its annual fundraiser, this year on World Water Day, will feature a lecture by Bill Powers of Solar Done Right. Solar...
by News Staff | Mar 18, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
To start off the Mammoth Town Council meeting tonight, Mammoth Community Water District General Manager Pat Hayes will make a presentation on water conservation efforts. Even with the late snowfall, water supplies remain low. Hayes will be followed by two public...
by News Staff | Mar 18, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
PM10 Level 1 dust exceedance for: Olancha @ 00:00 PST on 03/18/2014 471.16 micrograms/cubic meter hourly average It is recommended that you: 1. Minimize outdoor activity. 2. Children, the elderly, and people with heart or lung problems refrain from strenuous outdoor...
by News Staff | Mar 18, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
(press release) Be Aware of Possible Delays on State Route 168 This Evening BISHOP – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to make the traveling public aware of possible delays this evening, Tuesday, March 18 between the hours of 6:00 pm...
by News Staff | Mar 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
At their meeting today, Inyo Supervisors planned to review a Mid-Year financial report. The County Administrator planned to ask the Board to continue to “stress revenue attainment and expense savings to maximize year-end fund balances” and to consider...