by Press Release | Nov 12, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety
According to Tribal Chief of Police Arron Julian, the Bishop Paiute Police ATV Patrol Unit safeguards agricultural areas, conservation land, undeveloped land and responds to emergencies in areas that are inaccessible by other vehicles. While patrolling, officers...
by Press Release | Nov 12, 2021 | Fishing Reports
Sierra Bright Dot Fly Fishing Report 11-12-2021 Sierra Bright Dot Fly Fishing Guide Service sierrabrightdot.com The Eastern Sierra weather is perfect right now with cold nights and warm days. Some waters are having lots of fly fishing pressure, while other waters are...
by Press Release | Nov 10, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Healthcare /Hospitals, News Releases, Northern Inyo Healthcare District, Press Release
After three months of bargaining, Northern Inyo Healthcare District and its union workers reached agreements increasing wages and adding benefits for those asked to fill COVID-19-related staffing shortages. NIHD Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis said...
by Press Release | Nov 10, 2021 | Federal government, General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, Nature, News Releases, Press Release
The Inyo National Forest announces that work on the Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project is expected to begin next week. The forest has received notification from the project proponent, KORE Mining, Ltd of their intent to begin exploratory drilling...
by Deb Murphy | Nov 10, 2021 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, News Releases, Press Release, Public Safety, Recreation
Inyo National Forest Supervisor Lesley Yen gave the Board of Supervisors a rundown on forest closure policies, put in place in the late summer of 2020 and 2021, explaining the decisions as a “last resort.” With little winter precipitation and record-setting...
by Press Release | Nov 10, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, News Releases, Press Release, Schools
Cerro Coso Community College is hosting a virtual Dual and Concurrent Programs Workshop for parents of high school students on Tuesday, November 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you are the parent of a junior or senior in high school, find out how your student can get...
by Press Release | Nov 10, 2021 | Death Valley, Inyo County, National Park Service, News Releases, Press Release
DEATH VALLEY, CA – A 27-year-old woman died last weekend while hiking in Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park. The woman and her aunt started their hike from the sand dune parking lot around 11:00 am on Saturday, November 6. The pair split up around...
by MC Hubbard | Nov 10, 2021 | Bishop Chamber of Commerce, Entertainment, Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Bishop Chamber of Commerce business members are offering incentives in the “Shop Local” program. If you spend $50 at one of the participating merchants you will receive 2 free Bishop Twin Theater movie passes. This give-away will continue until...
by News Staff | Nov 9, 2021 | General Misc. Stories
Erick Schat’s funeral will be held on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at the Tri County Fairgrounds in Bishop at 11:00am. The service will conclude with a procession down Main Street to the East Line Street Cemetery, for burial. As per Erick Schat’s request,...
by Press Release | Nov 8, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo National forest, Press Release
The Inyo National Forest announces that the request to purchase personal use fuelwood permits must be submitted by November 15th, 2021. The fuelwood season has been extended throughout November 30, 2021 weather conditions permitting. Since it can take about two weeks...
by MC Hubbard | Nov 8, 2021 | General Misc. Stories
Listen to Blackstone The Magic Detective “The Gory Goldfish” presented by Sierra Wave Presents. Get secrets to magic tricks given at the end of the story. Starring Edwin Jerome as “the world’s greatest living magician,” the radio...
by News Staff | Nov 6, 2021 | Sports
Bishop Union varsity football team lost Friday’s home playoff game against Tehachapi (CA) by a score of 28-14. This game is a part of the “2021 Central Section Football – Division IV” tournament.