Infrastructure & Mountain Passes
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State Route 120 West Reopens: Caltrans officially opened the highway at Lee Vining yesterday after weeks of snow removal. Crews dealt with snowdrifts as deep as 15 feet, along with fallen trees and debris.
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Remaining Closures: While SR 120 is open, the Eastern Entrance to Yosemite National Park (Tioga Pass) remains closed. Additionally, SR 203 (Mammoth Mountain), SR 168 West (Aspendell), and SR 108 (Sonora Pass) are still in winter closure.
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Ongoing Maintenance: Drivers should expect minor delays near Lee Vining as crews continue rock work along the route.
Local Leadership
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New Mammoth Lakes Tourism CEO: Brian Wright has been appointed as the new President and CEO. He was selected by an ad-hoc committee after a nationwide search to succeed former CEO John Urdi.
Legislative Updates
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Rural Roads and Small Business Protection Act: Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil celebrated the advancement of a three-bill package ($SB 1293$, $SB 1334$, and $SB 1382$) through the Senate Transportation Committee.
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Impact: The legislation aims to improve project notification for rural residents, reclassify critical emergency corridors, and increase transparency regarding mountain pass openings.
Community Events & Meetings
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Airport Advisory Meeting: The Northern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee meeting in Bishop has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 6th, at 5:00 PM at the Bishop Airport terminal.
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Spring Art Walk: Local organizers Aaron Douze and Naomi Hart Johnson are promoting the upcoming Downtown Spring Art Walk.
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Adult Education Fundraiser: Nikki Ray Hart announced a fundraiser for Inyo County Adult Education taking place on May 16th, featuring food and games.
Weather Notice
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Windy Conditions: Residents are advised to watch out for minor winds throughout the area today.
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