by Press Release | Apr 12, 2022 | Death Valley, Press Release, US Fish and Wildlife
Fish biologists are excited to report increased numbers of one of the world’s rarest fishes. Scientists counted 175 Devils Hole pupfish, which is the most they’ve observed in a spring count in 22 years. This momentous count also marked the 50th anniversary of counting...
by Press Release | Apr 12, 2022 | California Highway Patrol, Inyo County, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement
On Monday April 10, around 8:50pm Inyo County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to State Highway 127 at the intersection of State Highway 178 near Shoshone, for a male brandishing a gun at motorists. While en route to the call, deputies were dispatched to 59 Old...
by Press Release | Apr 12, 2022 | Inyo County, Press Release
The Eastern Sierra Continuum of Care coordinated a Point-in-Time Count of people experiencing homelessness in Alpine, Inyo, and Mono Counties on the night of February 23, 2022. Community volunteers and homeless service providers conducted surveys throughout the...
by Press Release | Apr 12, 2022 | Bishop City Council, City of Bishop, Press Release
The Bishop City Council announced after its April 11, 2022, meeting the appointment of Deston Dishion to serve as the permanent City Administrator effective immediately. Mr. Dishion had served the past few months in an interim capacity, and had in his past service...
by Press Release | Apr 11, 2022 | High Winds, Nature, Press Release, Southern California Edison, Weather
Strong and gusty winds are expected throughout Southern and Central California on Monday and Tuesday. These winds can topple trees, damage electrical equipment and cause power outages. When winds are in the forecast, planning and preparing are essential....
by Press Release | Apr 10, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, Press Release
Eastern Sierra Pride is a newly formed nonprofit organized to serve the Eastern Sierra LGBTQIA+ community. Formed in October 2021, the organization is composed of LGBTQIA+ people and allies working together to ensure the Eastern Sierra is a safe, healthy, and...
by Deb Murphy | Apr 10, 2022 | Business, City of Bishop, General Misc. Stories
The biggest take-away from a review of Bishop’s proposed sign ordinance: eventually there will be uniformity in the downtown corridor. The ordinance provides guidelines and recommendations in compliance with the City’s efforts to revitalize Main Street. If there is...
by Press Release | Apr 9, 2022 | General Misc. Stories
Death Valley National Park seeks public input on a right-of-way permit application for continued operation and maintenance of an existing microwave relay facility on Mormon Peak. Without this communications relay facility, there would be no landline or cell phone...
by News Staff | Apr 9, 2022 | Inyo County Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement
The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week that an outside professional firm continues a use of force review regarding an incident that occurred last year involving George Barlow III. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 24, 2021, when...
by News Staff | Apr 9, 2022 | LADWP, Native American Tribe
The city of Los Angeles, acting by and through its Department of Water and Power, filed a motion Wednesday against the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District to ensure the protection of significant cultural resources on the Owens Lake playa, LADWP...
by News Staff | Apr 9, 2022 | Healthcare /Hospitals, Inyo County, Public Health
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved “letters of support” for the region’s Medi-Cal plan providers that raised more concerns about accessing health care in rural areas than actual support for the current system. The board approved letters of...
by Community Reports/Events | Apr 7, 2022 | Big Pine Schools, Bishop Union High School, Schools
The Bishop Sunrise Rotary Club is accepting applications for the club’s annual scholarship program. Graduating high school seniors continuing on to university, college or trade/vocational schools are encouraged to apply. To find out more information and to...
