Beginning Thursday, Sally Symons will begin serving her 270-day sentence for misappropriation of government funds during her tenure as chief executive officer for the Tri-County Fairgrounds. Superior Court Judge Dean Stout handed down the sentence, part of Symons’ agreed disposition, Monday at the Bishop Courthouse. Symons has already paid the $9,860 restitution. She will be […]
Letter to the community from Sally Symons February 9, 2016 Dear Eastern Sierra Community, As some of you may know I recently plead guilty to misappropriating public funds from the Tri-County Fairgrounds. I want to apologize for taking that money from the fairgrounds. I have betrayed the trust of this community, my friends, colleagues, business […]
Press release from Inyo County District Attorney’s Office Sally Ann Symons entered a plea of guilty today to a felony violation of Penal Code section 424, misappropriation of government funds. The charge alleged that the misappropriation took place between August, 2014 and September, 2015, while Ms. Symons served as the Chief Executive Officer for the […]
Press release Tickets for the July 22-23 Eastern Sierra Music Festival are now on sale at the event’s website, WWMusicFest.org. As previously announced, county singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam and the legendary Gatlin Brothers will headline the two day-event. All ticket sales will be made via the festival’s website and its ticketing partner, Vendini. Tickets sold cover both days […]
Press release BISHOP CA – Legendary country singers Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will headline the first-ever Eastern Sierra Music Festival. The July 22-23 festival will be held right here at Bishop’s Tri-County Fairgrounds. Organizers urge people to save these dates as the festival will feature a host of legendary and up-and-coming country artists. The Eastern Sierra […]
Press release A new and exciting event is coming to the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop next month – the South West Council Fly Fishing Faire! The Faire is slated for Friday, October 16th through Sunday, October 18th and promises something for anglers of all ages and all skill levels. The Southwest Council of The International […]
– Press release The Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair has been hard at work making plans for the 2015 event season and beyond. There are many new events coming, continuation of some favorites and some new faces. Jaque Hickman of Lone Pine was named as the newest Director of the 18th District Agricultural Association on March […]
– Press release Good things come to those who wait. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Bishop! This year’s World Tour showcases the very best mountain filmmakers, allowing you to experience the stories that inspire us to continue exploring our environments. The Banff Centre’s Banff Mountain Film Festival is the […]
In August, the Inyo District Attorney’s office announced that Bishop-area resident Rebecca Bragdon had entered pleas of guilty to misappropriation of public funds from the Tri-County Fairgrounds. Sentencing was originally set for October 22nd. According to District Attorney Tom Hardy, the Court moved sentencing from October 22nd to November 19th at 1pm in Bishop. Judge […]
PRESS RELEASE August 21, 2014 The Inyo County District Attorney’s office announced today that Bishop-area resident Rebecca Bragdon has entered pleas of “guilty” to misappropriation of public funds from the Tri-County Fairgrounds. The pleas arose from charges that she embezzled funds from the Fairgrounds when she was employed as an office manager from July […]
In news of current court cases, a settlement conference unfolded last week in the case of Rebecca Bragdon, who is accused of embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds, forgery and theft from the Tri-County Fairgrounds. District Attorney Tom Hardy said no solid developments came out of the settlement conference. Another status conference is scheduled for July […]
The California Highway Patrol Investigative Services Unit plans to submit a report on the alleged embezzlement at the Tri-County Fairgrounds to the Inyo District Attorney this month. In late August, reports circulated that money might be missing from Fairgrounds accounts. Fair Board officials immediately investigated and since the Fairgrounds are a State facility, the CHP […]
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