by News Staff | Sep 6, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy A vehicle fire in the foothills recently took a good friend’s home. Yes, he lived in his compact motor home, so he was homeless by the conventional definition. A Vietnam vet, he is part of a small community within a community. He shared great stories,...
by News Staff | Sep 2, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Over the past few weeks blue-green algae has developed along the shoreline of Diaz Lake and, to a lesser extent, at Millpond. Several factors contribute to the development of the algae, all of which are beyond the County’s control. Primarily, the algae...
by News Staff | Aug 31, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press releases In September, the City of Bishop is planning major pavement maintenance work along Sneden Street and a portion of Short Street. The work will require that the streets be closed and parking restricted at times. The work is the placement of a 3/4 inch...
by News Staff | Aug 25, 2016 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy As the nation slogs its way through what has to be the weirdest Presidential election in a very long time, local races in Inyo and Mono counties may be less contentious, let’s hope. Here’s the rundown for Inyo: Four candidates are running for three seats...
by News Staff | Aug 15, 2016 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The Owens River Water Trail has friends in high places. Bishop’s Randy Short serves as vice chair of the California Boating and Waterways Commission, a potential funding source for some of the project’s infrastructure, specifically handicapped-access to...