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Mammoth winter warning: Be prepared
News release The Town of Mammoth Lakes is notifying all residents and visitors to be prepared for a significant Atmospheric River event bringing heavy rain, snow and potential areas of flooding to...
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A loving tribute for Jack Padelsky: 1949-2018
JACK PADELSKY 1949 – 2018 My best friend Jack (John) Padelsky passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sunny Slopes on January 9, 2018 at the age of 69. Interestingly (amazingly) in late December Jack...
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Tech group can’t agree on mitigation at Five Bridges
By Deb Murphy The Technical Group meetings have morphed into the E-ticket of all local meetings. Comprised of representatives of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Inyo County Water...
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Inyo Supervisors get consensus on DRECP – sort of
By Deb Murphy Inyo Board of Supervisors Chair Dan Totheroh and the majority of the public commenters were confused over the three-page letter dealing with the County’s response to reopening the Desert...
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Latest ESLT conservation easement – Sceirine Point Ranch
Press release BISHOP, CA –The Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) announces the completion of their largest conservation easement to date on Sceirine Point Ranch, showcasing how conservation and...
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White Mountain Fire Protection District amassing EMTs
By Deb Murphy It’s tough to recruit, train and certify EMTs in the Eastern Sierra, but the White Mountain Fire Protection District seems to have found the right formula. The district that runs along...
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Fishing fun for 50th Blake Jones Trout Derby
Press release The 50th edition of the Blake Jones Trout Derby is “in the books” and by all accounts, it was a resounding success! Nearly 700 anglers of all ages fished Pleasant Valley reservoir and...
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Peter Watercott to step down from NIHD Board after 20 years
NIHD news release Pete Watercott will step down March 31st from the Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Board of Directors after 20 years of service; the District announced Thursday morning. Pete...
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Tech Group: Take 3, on the road to dispute resolution
By Deb Murphy The third Technical Group meeting in as many weeks and the second dealing with the issue of Five Bridges and a test of Well 385 got off to a rough start Monday. During the initial public...
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Pat Gardner memorial service set for April 7
From the Bishop City Council Pat Gardner served on the City Council for nearly six years. She was elected to serve on the City Council for a four-year term on November 6, 2012 and was re-elected to...
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Report shows economic impact of Inyo-Mono agriculture
By Deb Murphy Agriculture in Inyo and Mono counties generates $78.6 million into the local economy. That was the good news delivered by Ag Commissioner Nate Reade at Tuesday’s Inyo County Board of...
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Op-ed: How can you strengthen democracy? Exercise it
By Kammi Foote – Inyo County Clerk/Recorder & Registrar of Voters Since 2016 there have been increased concerns about how our votes are counted. Although cybersecurity is a legitimate concern, and...
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Fatal accident claims four lives in Mono County
CHP news release On March 30, 2018 at approximately 5:15 PM, a two vehicle collision occurred on US Highway 395, north of Green Creek Road, approximately four miles south of Bridgeport, California....
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Comments sought on Sherwins trail improvements
USFS press release The Mammoth Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest is seeking comments for a proposed action to implement trail improvements in the Sherwins area to provide diverse trail-based...
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Inyo Supervisors update cannabis business costs
By Deb Murphy Potential cannabis business applicants now know how much the license application process will cost and what Inyo County’s application looks like. But, the application floodgates have not...
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Inyo County seeking proposals for website redesign project
Inyo County news release As part of an effort to improve the delivery of information to the public, Inyo County on Friday issued a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) from firms and individuals to construct...
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SIHD Board holds final Measure J community workshop
By Deb Murphy With the special election on Southern Inyo Healthcare District’s Measure J days away, the Board of Directors hosted a final community workshop in Independence last Thursday. The measure...
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State of the Inyo National Forest
Press release Here is the current State of the Inyo. The counties are beginning to plow, clear and sweep, and conduct routine maintenance on many of the mountain roads, but they remain closed at this...
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The DeDeckers: ‘Sage and Sierra’ this Saturday in Independence
Press release Joan DeDecker Busby and Carol DeDecker Wiens will sign copies of their recently released book, “Sage & Sierra, A Memoir: Growing Up In Owens Valley,” at the Eastern California...
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Job Fair at Fairgrounds on Saturday
Press release The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with several local businesses to host a job fair on Saturday, April 7th. The event is designed to connect private and public sector...
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