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Dennis Mattison Weather August 1st
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI AUG 01 2025 Dry conditions and seasonal temperatures thru the weekend, as we continue to be under a SW...
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Sierra Wave Surprised by Mailpoet Backup
As some of you may already know, we initially believed our email subscriber list was lost due to a server backup issue caused by a third party. Consequently, we requested everyone to sign up again. However, unbeknownst to us, our newsletter service provider had backed up our email list. Not only did we recover thousands of email addresses, but we also discovered that we’ve entered a higher tier due to exceeding our email quota, which necessitates an increase in our subscription costs.
Liesel Lamia
Lieselotte Babette Lamia (Cisek), “Lisa or Liesel”, of Minnetonka, Minnesota passed away on June 14, 2023. Liesel was born on May 4, 1947 in Zell, Bavaria, Germany.
She was raised by her grandmother in a small Bavarian village until the age of 12 when she moved to the United States with her father, a member United States Air Force. Armed with a German-English dictionary, she learned the language quickly, well enough to win a spelling bee shortly after arriving. Living in Florida, Texas, and eventually near Edwards Air Force Base where her father was stationed. She married Vincent R. Lamia III in 1967 while living in the Antelope Valley and eventually the Owens Valley.
Big Pine Unified School District Board Meeting Agenda
Big Pine Unified School District Board Meeting Agenda
Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site 2024 Calendar of Events
2024 Calendar of events March 23 Laws Honors Immigrant Women in History May 4 ChooChoo Swap Meet at Tri County Fairgrounds May 24-26 Calico Quilters Quilt Show May 25-26 Brill Car Rides (Sat 12-2...
Weather Forecast for June 21 – 23, 2024 – LISTEN NOW TO THE REPORT CLICK HERE
Today is the first “Full” day of Summer and the last day of sub 100° temps in the Owens Valley. Saturday / Sunday brings on the heat, with 102° in Bishop. All due to a strong ridge axis located to our South, with a SW flow persisting.
Jury Duty Announcement
CPUC Rejects AT&T’s Request to Withdraw as Carrier of Last Resort; Opens New Rulemaking Process
Currently, AT&T is the designated COLR in many parts of the state and is the largest COLR in California. Where AT&T is the default telephone service provider means that the company must provide telephone service over any technology, such as copper, fiber, cable, VoIP, or wireless, to any potential customer in that service territory. AT&T proposed to withdraw as the COLR without a new carrier being designated as a COLR.
Following review of AT&T’s request, which received over 5,000 public comments and for which the CPUC held eight Public Forums drawing more than 5,800 attendees, the CPUC today denied AT&T’s request.
SPECIAL MEETING June 25, 2024 – AGENDA Community Room 101 – Clint G. Quilter Consolidated Office Building
Board of Supervisors to Meet in Bishop
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold its June 25 meeting at the Clint G. Quilter Consolidated Office Building in Bishop.
The meeting will be held in Community Room 101 (ground floor, off the main lobby) at 1360 N. Main St. The Board will convene in closed session shortly after its 8:30 a.m. start time and is scheduled to return to open session at 10 a.m.
There will be two general public comment periods reserved for items not on the agenda. Comment specific to any agenda item can be made at the time it is under Board consideration.
NWS Weekly HeatRisk Briefing (6/20 – 6/26)
Temperatures around 6-8 degrees above normal this weekend.
Moderate uncertainty due to affects of moisture from remnant tropical system.
Potential for a prolonged heat event beginning next Tuesday.
Temperatures 10+ degrees above normal possible.
No heat related products anticipated over the weekend. Better chance next week.
Join NIHD’s Dr. Stacey Brown for Men’s Health Month Talk
In honor of Men’s Health Month, Northern Inyo Healthcare District (NIHD) invites you to join us for a Healthy Lifestyle Talk titled “Taking Charge of Men’s Health” with Dr. Stacey Brown. This informative session is set for Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. and will provide essential tips and insights to help men maintain a healthier life.
Dr. Brown, who has been treating patients in the Eastern Sierra for 27 years, will highlight the importance of screenings and early detection. He will offer practical advice to help men take proactive steps toward better health. With extensive experience in addressing a wide variety of men’s health concerns in primary care practice, Dr. Brown will share his insights during this interactive and informational session.
Mono County Board of Supervisors Authorizes Receipt of Donated Land
MONO COUNTY, Calif. (JUNE 19, 2024) – On June 4, 2024, the Mono County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution authorizing the receipt of nearly 10-acres of donated real property (undeveloped) on Eastside Lane in Walker, California. The nearly 10-acre parcel was donated by Karen Johnston, widow of former Mono County Supervisor Larry Johnston. Supervisor Johnston served eight years in office before his untimely passing on March 13, 2018.
Mono County Childcare Quality Scores Continue to Climb
MONO COUNTY, CA (June 19, 2024) – Each year, First 5 Mono County (First 5 Mono) and the Mono County Office of Education work with childcare and education sites within Mono and Alpine Counties to support childcare quality through the Childcare Quality System (System). This System is a comprehensive approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early care and education programs. Participating State Preschool sites can earn ratings (1-5). State funders no longer fund ratings for other sites, but since ratings are valid for 5 years, some other sites’ ratings remain valid. This year, three Mono County sites are rated at the System’s highest rating (5: Highest Quality), and three sites are rated at the System’s second highest rating (4: Exceeding Quality)!
Mono County Board of Supervisors Authorizes Receipt of Donated Land
MONO COUNTY, Calif. (JUNE 19, 2024) – On June 4, 2024, the Mono County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution authorizing the receipt of nearly 10-acres of donated real property (undeveloped) on Eastside Lane in Walker, California. The nearly 10-acre parcel was donated by Karen Johnston, widow of former Mono County Supervisor Larry Johnston. Supervisor Johnston served eight years in office before his untimely passing on March 13, 2018.
Weather Forecast for June 19
A little warmer today (still a bit breezy) as that unseasonably strong, the upper low holds. As that low weakens Thursday, we will see temps on the rise, really taking off the second half of the week,
A Message from Amy Sturgill, Interim Director ESLT
Dear ESLT Family,
It is with great pleasure that I step into the role of Interim Executive Director at the Eastern Sierra Land Trust. For those I’ve not yet had the opportunity to meet, my name is Amy Sturgill and since 2022 I have served as ESLT’s Land Conservation Program Director.
Prior to joining the ESLT team, I dedicated two decades to conservation efforts across a range of organizations, with over twelve of those years focused right here in the Eastern Sierra. My career has been driven by a deep passion for preserving the natural resources of the Eastern Sierra and fostering collaborative conservation. I wholeheartedly believe in ESLT’s mission and am committed to protecting this amazing place by advancing our initiatives and programs.
The Olancha Cartago Fire Department/Olancha Special Services District is now hiring for the position of: FIRE CHIEF
The Olancha Cartago Fire Department/Olancha Special Services District is now hiring for the position of:
FIRE CHIEF
Weather Forecast for June 18, 2024
After a breezy day yesterday, temps will still remain on the cooler side today. All due to a troughing feature moving into the Great Basin.
CalTrans Road Update HWY 14/58/395 High Winds
California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 935 14 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-522 1 I TTY 71 l http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Friday, June 14,...
Crystal Geyser Hosts Celebration to Honor Volunteer Firefighters
On Wednesday, June 12, Crystal Geyser held a heartfelt celebration at its Olancha water bottling plant to honor the heroic volunteer firefighters who safeguarded both the facility and the community during the Cartago Fire earlier this year. The event underscored the critical role of volunteer fire departments in protecting lives and property.
Volunteer firefighters from Olancha Cartago Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Bishop VFD, Lone Pine VFD, and Independence VFD were instrumental in containing the fire that broke out in Cartago on the night of April 3. Their swift action prevented significant damage, saving the Crystal Geyser Plant from major destruction and ensuring that its 120-plus employees would have jobs to return to.
Dennis Mattison Weather August 1st
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI AUG 01 2025 Dry conditions and seasonal temperatures thru the weekend, as we continue to be under a SW...
CalTrans Road Conditions Update for Wednesday Afternoon HWY 395
California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTHMAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 93514 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY 711 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Wednesday, February 19, 2025@ 1532 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395:...
