by News Staff | Sep 18, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The Eastern Sierra Council of Governments was well on its way to becoming capable of managing its own grants by becoming a Joint Powers Authority when it hit a snag. Bishop Councilmember Stephen Muchovej was reluctant to give ESCOG the power to take...
by Deb Murphy | Aug 23, 2019 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The City Of Bishop issued a cryptic press release yesterday announcing the the City and City Administrator David Kelly “mutually agreed to part ways.” The release continued, “City Clerk Robin Picken will serve as the acting City Administrator...
by News Staff | Aug 13, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Mammoth Lakes Tourism will be looking to Bishop Airport for reliable air service to bring the legions of skiers and nature-seekers to its mountains. John Urdi, executive director, told last Friday’s meeting of the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments...
by News Staff | Jun 27, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy Bishop Fire Chief Joe Dell delivered the classic good news-bad news scenario at Monday’s Bishop City Council meeting. There will be no gate fee at the department’s July 4th fireworks display at the Bishop Airport. Instead, members of the Bishop High...
by News Staff | Apr 17, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy If downtown Bishop were a house, realtors would say it may be a bit of a fixer-upper, but it has great potential. The next question for the buyer is do you restore the fixer-upper to its original glory or do you incorporate current and future trends. The...