by Deb Murphy | Dec 5, 2020 | Business, Corona Virus, Government Agencies/Utilities, Governor's Office, Inyo County, Press Release, Public Health, State of California
As part of the Southern Region, Inyo and Mono counties were set to go into Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order as of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 6, according to CBS, Los Angeles. “The order goes into effect Sunday night in order to be in place by Monday...
by Community Reports/Events | Dec 4, 2020 | General Misc. Stories, Business, Corona Virus, Entertainment, Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, National Park Service
A GoFundMe Account has been set up for Panamint Springs Resort, familiar to almost everyone who enters visits Death Valley National Park The COVID-19 Pandemic has been really tough on small businesses everywhere, but none more so than businesses located in rural...
by Community Reports/Events | Dec 3, 2020 | Public Health, Corona Virus, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, News Releases
“Baby, it’s cold outside”: Inyo County HHS Covid-19 Community Testing Being Moved Inside On Tuesday, Inyo County Health and Human Services Department announced that Verily COVID-19 community testing is being moved indoors rather than continue with...
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2020 | Business, Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Press Release, Public Health
December 1, 2020 – Inyo County – The Management of the Bishop Paiute Gas Station and the Administration of the Bishop Paiute Tribe were informed this afternoon of a gas station employee testing positive for COVID-19. The employee had not been on premises since prior...
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2020 | Government Agencies/Utilities, News Releases, United States Forest Service
12/02/20 As a reminder of State Directives: Stay in your county if you can. Don’t drive more than 2-3 hours. The California Department of Public Health has issued a Travel Advisory encouraging Californians to avoid non-essential travel. The State of the Inyo, current...
by News Staff | Dec 2, 2020 | United States Forest Service, News Releases
Winter is Approaching: A Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests VALLEJO, Calif. – With winter just around the corner, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early...
by Deb Murphy | Dec 2, 2020 | Public Health, Corona Virus, Fire
Mono County dodged a bullet two weeks ago, escaping the most restrictive widespread tier in California’s battle against COVID-19. But, with 37 new cases, not related to the outbreak at the Mountain Warfare Training Center at Pickel Meadows and a 9.5-percent positive...
by Community Reports/Events | Dec 2, 2020 | Public Health, Corona Virus, Federal government, Government Agencies/Utilities, Inyo County, News Releases, Press Release
A panel of scientific advisers at the CDC met yesterday and issued its recommendations on who should receive the first COVID-19 vaccinations. The guidelines are not binding on states, but hopefully the recommendations will have some influence on those policies. The...
by News Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | Corona Virus, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, News Releases, Public Health, State of California
This action by the state in dropping Mono County from its Tier-2, “Red,” “Substantial” category down to the Tier 1- “Widespread,” “Purple” category was expected by Mono County officials. Following is the official comment...
by News Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | General Misc. Stories, National Park Service, Nature, News Releases, Press Release
(Press Release: November 23, 2020) DEATH VALLEY, CA – The National Park Service (NPS) seeks feedback on proposed projects near Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley National Park. The NPS intends to increase and enhance recreation opportunities, improve vehicle and...
by News Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | Entertainment, General Misc. Stories, News Releases, Press Release, Schools
A Message from MAC: Support the Arts! Mono Arts Council (MAC) is kicking off our first ever major fundraising campaign on #GivingTuesday. Now through June 30th, 2021, we are raising $250,000 to establish key programs, support some of our most beloved programs, and...
by News Staff | Nov 30, 2020 | State of California, Business, Corona Virus, Government Agencies/Utilities, News Releases, Public Health
SACRAMENTO – Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) sent a request to Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Mark Ghaly, Health and Human Services Agency Secretary, requesting they disclose the data being used by the Administration justifying restaurant closures. The request is...