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Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster August 11th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - MON AUG 11 2025 Our area is sandwiched between a ridge over the EPAC and another ridge over New Mexico. As such stable...
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Weather Forecast for July 17
The dominant ridge over the entire Southern CONUS starts to extend Westward, with a gradual climb in daytime temps into the weekend. Right now this warm up is not expected to reach the extreme levels of last week, none-the-less this could be another stretch of triple digit heat. Also as the week progresses, slight chances of t-storms are likely, as moisture creeps back into our area…DMATT
CHP Report of Collision News Release
On July 12, 2024, at approximately 1600 hours, CHP Bishop was notified of a single-vehicle off-road injury collision involving one driver and
one passenger on Starlight Drive just west of SR-168. Due to the severity of the call, Bishop CI-IP Officers were assisted by Sierra Lifeflight,
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, Bishop Fire Department, and CAL Fire.
Board of Supervisors to Meet Later in the Day on July 23
Board of Supervisors to Meet Later in the Day on July 23
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is holding a late-afternoon/early evening meeting on Tuesday, July 23 in Independence.
The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the County Administrative Center, 224 N. Edwards St., after which the Board will meet in Closed Session until 5 p.m.
Agenda items include possible approval of the Inyo County 2024 Strategic Plan and a review and discussion of two grant programs the County supports through its General Fund Budget: Grants in Support and the Community Project Sponsorship Program.
The public is encouraged to attend and, in addition to providing input on the agenda items, will have opportunities to address the Board on items not calendared on the agenda during two Public Comment periods.
The agenda, once published, can be found here, along with backup materials: https://inyococa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3257/files or https://www.inyocounty.us/government/publications-reports-plans-proclamations/meeting-agendas-minutes.
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Weather Forecast July 16
Isolated to scattered t-storms again today, then I expect a drying trend as the week progresses. All due to a trough situated over the PACNW and a ridge to our East bringing on a drier SW flow.
Listening Session on Community Needs
Listening Session on Community Needs
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Banning Schools from Telling Parents About Student Gender Transistions
California schools are banned from telling parents about their children’s gender transition under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom today. Assembly Bill 1955 prohibits school staffers and volunteers from informing parents about their child’s “sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression” without the student’s consent, seeking to thwart parental notification policies passed by local school boards.
Nine days of 125°F Followed by a Power Outage
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Death Valley National Park reached at least 125°F (51.7°C) for nine consecutive days, July 4-12. Now areas of the park are dealing with a multiday power outage during temperatures above 120°F.
A thunderstorm triggered the power outage around 4:45 pm on Saturday, July 13. The issue is on a powerline from a Southern California Edison (SCE) substation leading to Furnace Creek Visitor Center, National Park Service (NPS) offices, and employee housing. SCE supplied a large generator, and Furnace Creek Visitor Center reopened on Monday morning. NPS housing and offices are still without power. The affected employees, families, and pets have evacuated to nearby hotels.
Eastern Sierra Book Festival – Saturday, July 20, 2024
Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Hayden Cabin in Mammoth Lakes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Books for sale, new and used at exceptional prices, Meet the Authors and speakers including Eric L. Miller, a literary agent, and a panel on the new book “The Pupfish Hero” published by the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association about the scientist who saved a species with a bucket.
Picnic With a Purpose: Join the Fun in the City Park on August 6!
Two local organizations, INYO350 and Friends of the Inyo, are organizing an all-ages “Picnic With a Purpose,” an evening of fun, food, and music in the Bishop City Park on Tuesday, August 6. All are invited to attend and enjoy this family-friendly event – and explore new ways to serve and safeguard our community and the planet.
NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS – GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICTBOARD OF DIRECTORS – GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING July 17, 2024 AT 4:00 PM The Governance Committee will meet in person at 2957 Birch Street Bishop, CA...
Quality Fire: Community Debrief – Wednesday
Business Excellence Award Nominations 2024
Business Excellence Award Nominations 2024 The Business Excellence Awards Gala is the Mammoth Lakes business community's annual event honoring those businesses that have excelled in various...
Ribbon Cutting for Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating The Window Guy - a local business specializing in top-tier windows, doors, shades and screens. At The Window Guy, they prioritize more than just windows;...
Weather Forecast for July 15
As our big ridge migrated Eastward over the weekend, the flow around the ridge promoted mid level advection into our area. So today isolated to scattered t-storms in the Valleys continue, and a better chance of t-storms over the Sierra Crest. (Read More)
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office Lone Pine Fire Update 9:22am
*** UPDATE 9:22 AM- 51 acres have burned. Crews are working on hot spots and mop up and plan to be there into tomorrow (Monday 07/15). The cause of the fire is under investigation with no further...
Inyo County Sheriff’s Update on the Lone Pine Fire Morning Update
*** UPDATE 2:56 AM- The evacuation order has been completely lifted. Please be advised area is still being monitored. *** UPDATE 11:50 PM- Mandatory evacuation has been lifted to voluntary...
Update From Inyo County Sheriff’s Department on Lone Pine Fire 9:55PM
*** UPDATE 9:55 PM- Current evacuations are still in place. The west side of Lone Pine Reservation is currently out of power. Fire crews and emergency personnel are still working on active flames...
Fire 395 in Big Pine Area
Update: Brush fire north of Reynolds Road According to scanner Big Pine fire called out to a fire on both sides of Hwy 395 near Reynolds road. We will keep you updated as we hear more. Please...
Private Plane Makes Emergency Landing on CA-178 in Death Valley National Park
Release Date: July 13, 2024Contact: Abby Wines (NPS), 760-786-3221, [email protected] Andler (NPS), [email protected] Stine (Inyo County), 760-878-8576,...
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster August 11th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - MON AUG 11 2025 Our area is sandwiched between a ridge over the EPAC and another ridge over New Mexico. As such stable...
Caltrans Road Conditions – March 31 – Sunday Afternoon, March 3, 2025
California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 935 14 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY 711 http://quickmap.dot.ca.qov Sunday, March 2, 2025@ 1533 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: HIGH...
