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Local BLM Protest Detractors spread falsehoods; ”Rumors were not true,” says local law enforcement

A few local detractors of the “Black Lives Matter” movement sought to sow fear and upset before protests scheduled in Bishop and Mammoth Lakes using social media platforms. The hope was apparently to “mobilize groups” to “counter the protests” and prepare locals to, in some cases, “lock and load.” Even now, days after the protests, […]

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Black Lives Matter Protest Cancelled due to “very real threats of violence we received,” says Organizer

[Facebook message posted by Luke Kinney, the organizer for the BLM Protest planned at Bishop City Park tomorrow, cancelling the event around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, June 1] Dear Community, (do not show up to the park tomorrow) SHARE this post I hear you. I am cancelling tomorrow morning’s protest for two reasons: 1. The […]

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Bishop Police Chief Offers Reassurance on Safety of Protesters and Community During BLM Rally

City of Bishop Police Chief, Ted Stec, recognizes the concerns that some local citizens have over seeing what has been happening on the news of riots during BLM protests in other, much larger cities. Some are worried that something similar might happen here, although that is very unlikely. After all, this is Inyo County and […]

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Updated: Black Lives Matter Protest Rally in Bishop on Tuesday

A Black Lives Matter Protest Rally has been organized by Luke Kinney for Tuesday, June 2nd, at Bishop City Park. “Friends and Family of The Inyo Valley ‘Payahuunadü’ stand with us together on Tuesday to speak out against racism, tyranny, and inequality.” Participants are asked to meet at the Bishop City Park at 9:00 a.m. […]

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