by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
With ongoing concerns about budget shortfalls, the Bishop City Council has examined the City budget in a series of workshops. At one point, officials decided to at least look at the possibility of a law enforcement contract with the Inyo Sheriff. Sheriff Bill Lutze...
by News Staff | Jan 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In the Town of Mammoth Lakes, officials struggle with trash and garbage issues. The Department of Water and Power wants Mammoth’s dump on Benton Crossing Road to close in ten years and on top of that problem, the Town faces state-required recycling. Meanwhile,...
by News Staff | Jan 4, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Where are fiscal conservatives when we need them? With recent attention in both on-line and print media to dry wells and lack of water and livestock forage, it would be easy for me to write “I told you so.” After all, I have written numerous articles and letters for...
by News Staff | Jan 4, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Dear Chamber Members & Friends – Thanks in advance for taking time to read our newsletter, we hope you find the information interesting & useful. “It is the mission of the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau to promote business,...
by News Staff | Jan 3, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Flu activity high in 15 states, H1N1 dominates again. Time to hunker down!! The new flu season is dramatically ramping up across the U.S. with growing reports of illness. The focus has been on the south, especially Texas, but California is beginning to show signs of...
by News Staff | Jan 3, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
(Press Release) The Metabolic Studio is Hosting Conversations About Water during the Centenary of the LA Owens River Aqueduct. Please join us for Conversation Number 53: Wranglers Report Back On 100 Mules Walking. Sunday, January 5 2014 @ 2 pm, at the Metabolic...
by News Staff | Jan 3, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In the case of Dawndee and Kenneth Rossy, accused of embezzling $1.5 million in welfare funds, motions are pending, a change of venue motion is anticipated to be filed and a trial date has been requested by the District Attorney. A settlement conference on December...
by News Staff | Jan 3, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In the June Primary Election, Eastern Sierra voters can choose members of the Boards of Supervisors, Mammoth Town Council members and other elected officials. Before the new year, Clerks in both Inyo and Mono Counties let citizens know petitions for signatures in lieu...
by News Staff | Jan 2, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
This year, long-time Hospital CEO John Halfen will retire. The Hospital Board had engaged in a search for a new CEO and issued the following press release: NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW CEO (Press Release) Bishop, California – January 2, 2014 Victoria...
by News Staff | Dec 31, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Neddeen Philis Naylor passed away at her home on December 25th, she was 85 years old. A crydance will be held on Friday January 3rd at 9 p.m. at the Lone Pine Indian Reservation ball field, and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday January 4th at 11 a.m. at...
by News Staff | Dec 31, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In sixteen Inyo County government departments, employees started to receive in November what are called equity adjustment pay raises – anywhere from approximately 5% to 30%. These raises equal about $650,000 per year and had been written into the County budget...
