by News Staff | Sep 2, 2021 | General Misc. Stories, Inyo County
RE: RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT – PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT THE BISHOP, AND LONE PINE LANDFILLS WILL ALL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY. THE LANDFILLS WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS THE REST OF THE...
by News Staff | Sep 2, 2021 | LADWP
PRESS RELEASE PUBLIC ADVISED OF HIGH WATER LEVELS AND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge September 7-13, 2021, in cooperation with the California Department of...
by News Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Fire
Answers to common questions regarding Forest Closure Are Inyo National Forest campgrounds closed? Yes, all campgrounds on the forest are closed. Can I dispersed camp? The forest closure prohibits dispersed camping and closes forest roads. Can I hike on trails? Trails...
by Deb Murphy | Sep 1, 2021 | CalTrans, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, Public Safety
Fourth District Inyo County Supervisor Jennifer Roeser invited her constituents in Independence and Big Pine to let her know their concerns. After meetings held Sunday and Monday evenings, respectively, Roeser and County staff have no doubt the NASCAR race that is...
by News Staff | Aug 31, 2021 | Bishop Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD)
Of the 2,977 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001, 343 were firefighters. This year marks the 20 th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that forever changed the New York skyline and American hearts, and the Bishop Fire Department is inviting the community to join with...
by News Staff | Aug 30, 2021 | Inyo County, News Releases
Dear Inyo Partners and Friends, The Inyo National Forest, along with all National Forests in the Pacific Southwest Region, will be closing to most public use beginning tomorrow, August 30 until at least September 17. The decision was just made at the regional level...
by News Staff | Aug 30, 2021 | Fire
“The entire city of South Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas along the west and south shores have been ordered to evacuate due to the raging Caldor Fire, which has been creeping toward the lake for more than two weeks since igniting near Pollock Pines.”...
by News Staff | Aug 30, 2021 | Entertainment, General Misc. Stories
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Fully vaccinated volunteers needed for both Stage and Site Set Up/Teardown. Volunteers will be compensated with pay or a festival ticket or a combination of both. Click link below for shift details. The application can be found at this...
by News Staff | Aug 30, 2021 | Fire, Inyo County
Fire At 24,815 acres and 22% containment, the French Fire saw continued growth on the southwest portion and minor growth to the northeast. Dry fuels and hot, dry, unstable conditions remain, supporting active fire growth. Heat remains along the perimeter of the fire...
by News Staff | Aug 30, 2021 | Sports
“Our scheduled game at Yerington was dropped as the Lions have Covid issues. Thanks to Farmersville for inviting us over for a Friday night football game. Senior Quarterback Jakob Redmond had a very efficient night connecting on 10 of 11 passes for 153 yards and...
by News Staff | Aug 30, 2021 | Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, LADWP, News Releases, Press Release
A California Court of Appeal affirmed that the Inyo County Board of Supervisors violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in its attempt to seize City of Los Angeles land and water rights through eminent domain without conducting any environmental...
by News Staff | Aug 27, 2021 | Entertainment, Entertainment/Local Events/Activities
7th Annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Announces 2021 Film Line-Up Festival Will Be Held September 22-26, 2021 Throughout Mammoth Lakes The West Coast Premieres of “Ultrasound” and “First Step” to Open and Close the Festival. The Festival Features Nine West...