by Press Release | Jan 9, 2022 | Corona Virus, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Testing, Testing
On January 7, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom activated the California National Guard to support local communities in their response to the escalating demand for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) testing. Mono County was assigned National Guard members who will provide increased...
by Press Release | Jan 8, 2022 | Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety, Schools, Testing
Effective Monday, January 10, 2022, Dr. Caryn K. Slack, Mono County Local Health Officer, has ordered the temporary closure of in-person instruction and indoor activities within the Mammoth Unified School District’s (MUSD) Mammoth High School, Mammoth Middle...
by Press Release | Jan 7, 2022 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Heavy Smoke, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety
In the Eastern Sierra and across the western United States, each year seems to bring more days of smoke-filled skies. That air does more than ruin your pictures of an otherwise beautiful view; it can damage your health. Doctor Margaret “Peggy” Lobnitz, a...
by Press Release | Jan 7, 2022 | Healthcare /Hospitals, News Releases, Northern Inyo Healthcare District, Press Release
Welcome Thea Rose Alyse Giguere, the first baby born at Northern Inyo Hospital in 2022. Thea arrived Monday, Jan. 3 at 6:49 p.m. into the loving arms of her parents, Katie and Austin Giguere. Thea weighed 7 lbs., 5.2 oz., and measured 19 inches long. Welcoming...
by Press Release | Jan 7, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Press Release
On Tuesday, the Mono County Board of Supervisors elected Supervisor Bob Gardner (District 3) to serve as 2022 Chair, taking the reins from Supervisor Jennifer Kreitz (District 1), who was recognized for her service during an extremely challenging year. Chair Gardner...
by Press Release | Jan 7, 2022 | Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, Healthcare /Hospitals, Inyo County, News Releases, Public Health, Public Safety, Testing
Following a rapid rise in positive COVID-19 cases, Inyo County Public Health is urging residents and visitors to follow proper guidance and protocols upon receiving a positive COVID-19 test result to help mitigate further spread. The dramatic increase in...
by Press Release | Jan 7, 2022 | Fishing Reports
Sierra Bright Dot Fly Fishing Report 01-07-2022 Sierra Bright Dot Fly Fishing Guide Service sierrabrightdot.com We’ve gotten a break from the storms. The days have been sunny, but not overly warm. Not much in the way of hatching insects. This is nymphing time on most...
by Deb Murphy | Jan 5, 2022 | Corona Virus, Inyo County, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Testing
Inyo County’s Health and Human Services staff provided their weekly update on COVID cases, with 153 new cases over a six day period. What followed was a wave of public comment berating Health and Human Services staff and urging the County to “think positive...
by Press Release | Jan 5, 2022 | Bishop Police Department, General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement, Press Release
The Bishop Police Department would like to announce the retirement of Sergeant Dan Nolan. Sergeant Nolan has served the City of Bishop for over 22 years. During that time he has served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Use of Force/Range...
by Press Release | Jan 5, 2022 | General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Press Release, Schools
From Stacy Van Nest, Athletic Director at Bishop Union High School Unfortunately due to COVID we had to cancel the girls basketball games yesterday. We are also canceling the girls basketball game versus Desert that is scheduled for January 7th. ...
by Press Release | Jan 4, 2022 | Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, Native American Tribe, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety
Due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, and to help slow the spread of COVID, the Bishop Tribal Council has made the decision to, temporarily, close our offices to the public, effective Monday, January 10th, 2022. If you have business at the Tribal...
by Press Release | Jan 4, 2022 | City of Bishop, Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety
City Administrator Ron Phillips announced today that Bishop City Hall will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. The building will tentatively reopen to the public on Monday, January 10th, 2022. Select staff will be working either...
