City of Bishop seeking Chief, investigator into Bishop Police Department
City of Bishop press release The City of Bishop has secured the services of the executive search firm, Ralph Andersen and Associates, to facilitate the hiring of a new Chief of Police. It is...
View ArticleLetter: Considering Measure Z
The following letter was submitted by Lisa Isaacs Dear friends and community members, In consideration of so many personal opinions, it appears our special Measure Z election really is a good thing....
View ArticleInyo schools to participate in ‘International Walk to School Day’
Press release 9/29/2015 –Bishop Elementary, Big Pine, and Lo Inyo will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 7, 2015. As many as 1700 students...
View ArticleLetter: Officials give information on Rough Fire
The following letter was signed by Dean Gould, Forest Supervisor of Sierra National Forest; Kevin Elliott Forest Supervisor of Giant Sequoia National Monument/Sequoia National Forest; and Woody Smeck...
View ArticleMammoth voters give “Yes” to Measure Z
Measure Z “Yes” votes far outnumbered no votes during the special ballot election Tuesday in Mammoth Lakes. The semi-official results from the Mono County Elections Department showed 858 “Yes” votes...
View ArticleOpinion: ‘I do solemnly swear’
Kammi Foote submitted the following Op-Ed piece: When I was elected to the office of Inyo County Clerk-Recorder, my first official act was to take an Oath of Office. Not only have I taken the Oath,...
View Article‘Of Mice and Men’ opens at Edison Theatre
Press release Mammoth Lakes, Calif. – Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre presents John’s Steinbeck’s classic tale Of Mice And Men as its first main stage play of its 2015-2016 season. George (Rob Gill)...
View ArticleFirm hired for investigation into Bishop Police Department
By Deb Murphy The Yorba Linda firm of Norman A. Traub Associates has been hired by the City of Bishop to investigate allegations made by seven members of the Bishop Police Department against retired...
View ArticleSW Council Fly Fishing Faire at Fairgrounds this weekend
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...
View ArticleNorthern Inyo Hospital to host reception, lifestyle talk
Press release Northern Inyo Healthcare District will host a “Meet and Greet” reception introducing some of its newest healthcare providers and its acting Chief Executive Officer to the community. The...
View ArticleMammoth meets federal air standard
Press release from Town of Mammoth Lakes and Great Basin Air Pollution Control District The US Environmental Protection Agency has officially designated the Town of Mammoth Lakes as an attainment area...
View ArticleDr. Tomi Bortolazzo mourned
The Board of Directors and all medical and staff at Mammoth Hospital are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected death of our colleague and friend, Dr. Tomi Bortolazzo. SONY DSC “Dr....
View ArticleLetter: LADWP and new well construction
The following letter was submitted by Daniel Pritchett: As a board member of the Owens Valley Committee (OVC), I was interested to read the recent (10/10/15) OpEd (attributed to Jim Yannotta)...
View ArticleInyo National Forest gears up for winter conditions
Inyo National Forest press release The Inyo National Forest is preparing for winter conditions. The forecast brings the possibility of snow in the upcoming days. As such, the forest may implement...
View ArticleBishop water use still not meeting state reductions
City of Bishop press release City of Bishop water customers used 18.5% less water in September 2015 than they used in 2013. Although this use in 2015 is about 10 million gallons less than used in...
View ArticleMarshall Rudolph voted as new Inyo County Counsel
Inyo County press release Independence – The Inyo County Board of Supervisors announced that Marshall Rudolph will be appointed as Inyo County Counsel upon the retirement of the current County...
View ArticleWoman sentenced in child-endangerment case
Mono County District Attorney press release On Sunday, July 5, 2015, Paramedics responded to a call for a ten-month old baby drowning in a hot tub at the Village. A maintenance working for the village...
View ArticleBig Pine honors State reps Ben Truelsen, Kaylee Simpson
Press release The American Legion and Auxiliary Post 457 and the Big Pine Civic Club hosted a celebration of their 2015 Boys and Girls State Representatives on Monday, October 12, 2015. Ben Truelsen...
View ArticleUpdate: Mud-ravaged State Route 58 may re-open Thursday
Caltrans press release Bishop, CA – The California Department of Transportation is continuing to clear mud, debris and vehicles from State Route 58 between Mojave & Tehachapi. Due to a flash...
View Article‘Wild Spirits’ fundraiser for Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care
Press release Mark your calendar for Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care’s Tenth Annual Wild Spirits fundraising event on Sunday, October 25th from 6-8 PM at Mountain Light Gallery. Join ESWC—the people who...
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