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Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster August 8th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI AUG 08 2025 Our warm up continues, as high pressure remains the dominant player with our weather. Expect temps in the...
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MCWD Board Meeting July 18th
The MCWD Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board meeting on Thursday, July 18th at 5:30pm. The agenda and packet can be accessed on the MCWD website.
News Briefs from the July 9, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting
STAY COOL AT COUNTY FACILITIES
With record temps hitting the region and an Excessive Heat Warning in effect through this evening, Health & Human Services Director Anna Scott reported on Tuesday that HHS is working to refine a policy for activation of cooling centers from Bishop to Furnace Creek when dangerously high temperatures exist.
The National Weather Service forecast highs on Friday of 105-111 in the Owens Valley and 122-129 at Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park. Temperatures will drop down to the mid- to high 90s by Monday, and creep back up to triple digits by week’s end.
While staff works to finalize the cooling center policy – which will determine various triggers and thresholds for opening the centers – the public is reminded that Inyo County’s libraries and senior centers are good places to seek out air conditioning during the summer months, especially during heat waves.
Weather Forecast for July 12th -14th
I bet you are ready for a cooling trend, right? By Saturday and Sunday, our record breaking (near 600 dm) ridge finally moves East and in doing so brings both a slight cooling trend to the area and an increase in mid level moisture in the atmosphere.
Traffic Advisory for the Week of 7/8/2024 – 7/12/2024
Date: July 11, 2024 District: 9 – Eastern Kern, Inyo, and Mono counties Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 7/8/2024...
MAMMOTH LAKES PARTNERS LAUNCH VIDEO SERIES AND STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
launch of the “Keep Mammoth Lakes Unreal – It’s a Mammoth Thing” video series as of
July 11, 2024. The campaign aims to create a culture of protecting and preserving
Mammoth Lakes through a series of six engaging videos, each focusing on a topic that
invites everyone to take action.
The first video in the series highlights the ever-present issue of the proper disposal of
dog waste. The video combines facts and humor to both educate and entertain viewers.
Partners plan to release subsequent videos on topics including parking, trail etiquette,
wildlife safety, dog leashing and public transportation.
Southern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee Will Conduct Its Quarterly Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Southern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee will conduct its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. at the Lone Pine Death Valley Terminal Building....
Moderating Heat & Return of the Monsoon
Moderating Heat & Return of the Monsoon
Persistent heatwave will give way to increasing moisture this weekend. This will allow for scattered thunderstorms acrossthe area. Thunderstorm activity will tend to decrease in coverage from west to east next week.
KEY POINTS
Long-Duration Intense Heatwave will begin to subside over the weekend as increasing moisture moves in.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible in Northwest Arizona Friday, spreading west across much of the region overthe weekend.
Sudden wind gusts, lightning, and instances of flash flooding will be possible.
Dry lightning may cause additional fire starts across the Sierra.
Weather Forecast for July 11
Not much change in the forecast, with near record temperatures thru Friday. But the good news is that there should be an end to the heat. By Saturday a strong area of low pressure will nudge our heat dome East over 4-Corners and the Rockies.
Controller Cohen Issues June Cash Report
SACRAMENTO — State Controller Malia M. Cohen today released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through June 30, 2024. The state ended its fiscal year with $103.3 billion in unused borrowable resources, while fiscal year-to-date receipts exceeded, and disbursements were lower than the estimates contained in the Governor’s 2024-25 May Revision.
“California closed its 2023-24 fiscal year with a significant amount of available borrowable resources that served as a testament to the state’s ability to plan and prepare for a down cycle in the economy,” said Controller Cohen. “Looking ahead, the recently enacted state budget includes using a portion of the rainy day reserves, internal borrowing and fund shifts as balancing solutions. My office will continue to monitor the state’s actual cash balance in the treasury to ensure the state is maintaining sufficient amounts of cash to meet its payment obligations.”
Mosquito fogging event: Aspendell / Old Mammoth
Mosquito control ULV fogging applications are planned to be performed in Aspendell including the Cardinal Lodge areas on Thursday 7/11/2024. ULV fogging treatments are also scheduled for the Old Mammoth Lakes community on Friday 7/12/2024. Crews will be using truck mounted fogging equipment to control excessive adult mosquitoes.
Weather Forecast for July 10
Our strong high strengthens a bit as it moves slowly over NV then into UT. Still then very warm record threatening temperatures, running some 10 – 15 degress above normal.
RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE BISHIOP LANDFILL ON SATURDAY, JULY 13 2024 FROM 9 A.M. THROUGH 12 P.M.
Just A Friendly Reminder. We’ve Loosened Our Restrictions and Believe in Freedom of Comments
Freedom of Speech at Sierra Wave Media
First off, we apologize for not being able to restore the comments from the database restoration. We had such great discussions and are disheartened they are gone.
We believe in the fundamental right to freedom of speech. We understand that open dialogue is essential for a vibrant and informed community. Our comments section allows users to voice their opinions, share their experiences, and contribute to discussions on various topics
Northern Inyo Healthcare District Embraces Outpatient Focus for Future Growth
Northern Inyo Healthcare District (NIHD) continues undertaking a multi-phase process to right-size and improve its operations to benefit its communities. Chief Executive and Financial Officer Stephen DelRossi shared that while the District has made significant progress away from bankruptcy and stabilized its finances, new challenges are on the horizon, with a shift toward a more outpatient-centric operations model, referred to as value-based healthcare.
“Buster” Walter Harold Yahn 1936-2023
Buster Yahn, 87, of Vista, CA passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023 surrounded by his three loving sons and wife Connie.
Buster was born April 1, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up and graduated Lone Pine High School. After High School he joined the US Air Force as a gunner in the B-36 and B-52 aircraft’s. He left the US Air Force to attend college at Orange Coast College, where he met his wife and mother of his three sons Barbara J. Yahn. Buster and Barbara went on to California State University of Long Beach where he graduated with a B.S. in Engineering. Buster went to work in the Aerospace industry with Rockwell International where he was instrumental in the design of the Apollo 11 ignition system as a Cryogenics Engineer.
Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects to Strengthen California’s Climate Resilience
Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects to Strengthen California’s Climate Resilience
What you need to know: Caltrans is awarding more than $51 million in planning grants to 89 projects to help make the state’s transportation system more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Of the total, $48.3 million (94 percent) will benefit disadvantaged communities.
2024 Board Meeting Calendar
2024 Board Meeting Calendar. The Budget Workshop has been moved from Aug. 5 to Aug. 7, and the October meetings in Southeast Inyo have been from Oct. 1-2 to Oct. 8-9.
Reminder: Bishop Office Has New Hours
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2024 Reminder: Bishop Office Has New Hours Sacramento –The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds customers that the Bishop office,...
ELECCIÓN MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE BISHOP
Se llevará a cabo una Elección Municipal en la Ciudad de Bishop el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024 con el propósito de elegir a tres miembros del Concejo Municipal y un Tesorero de la Ciudad. Los concejales que actualmente ocupan estos cargos son Jim Ellis, Jose Garcia y Karen Kong. El Tesorero de la Ciudad que actualmente ocupa este cargo es Nick Lara. El período de mandato para cada puesto es de cuatro años. Los concejales reciben un pago de $550 por mes y el Tesorero de la Ciudad recibe un pago de $150 por mes.
City of Bishop Notice of Election
A Municipal Election will be held in the City of Bishop on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing three members to the City Council and a City Treasurer. The Councilmembers presently occupying these offices are Jim Ellis, Jose Garcia, and Karen Kong. The City Treasurer presently occupying this office is Nick Lara. The term of office for each seat is four years. Councilmembers are paid $550 per month and the City Treasurer is paid $150 per month.
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster August 8th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI AUG 08 2025 Our warm up continues, as high pressure remains the dominant player with our weather. Expect temps in the...
Traffic Advisory for the Week of March 3, 2025
Date: February 27, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of March 3, 2025 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces...
