LADWP, Bishop to provide shade trees to downtown businesses
Press release BISHOP, CA — The City of Bishop is partnering with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to provide shade trees around businesses located in downtown Bishop. The program,...
View ArticleBarnes charged with attempted murder
Inyo County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Jeffrey Barnes on June 11th, while in custody at the Inyo County Jail, for attempted murder in connection with the May 23rd shooting in Lone Pine. On June...
View ArticleInyo Supervisors approve new trash rates
By Deb Murphy Inyo’s Board of Supervisors approved a new floor rate for commercial trash haulers at Tuesday’s meeting. Residential customers will be paying $30.15 a month to have their trash disappear...
View ArticleFun and Free Swim Day at Whitmore Pool on Saturday
Press release This Saturday, June 17 marks our summer kickoff event at the Whitmore Pool and the start of public swim for the season! Celebrations on Saturday include FREE swimming from 12:00-4:00 pm...
View ArticleRoad closures, detours Sunday for Mammoth Half Marathon
Press release The Mammoth Half Marathon & 5K scheduled for this Sunday, June 18 is a premier, one-of-a-kind race and event that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of Mammoth Lakes. The 5th...
View ArticleLicense, leash your dog – it’s the law
Press releases Leash Your Dog – It’s the Law Mammoth Lakes, CA – The Mammoth Lakes Police Department would like to remind citizens that the Town of Mammoth Lakes has several ordinances to keep their...
View ArticleESTA’s Bishop Creek shuttle starts Saturday
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority press release Twice daily round-trip service from Bishop to the Bishop Creek Recreation Area starts service June 17 and will operate seven days per week through August...
View ArticleTioga Pass scheduled to open Monday
Caltrans press release STATE ROUTE 120 WEST – TIOGA PASS REOPENS FOR THE SEASON Bishop, CA – The California Department of Transportation would like to notify travelers that SR 120 West also known as...
View ArticleMono County Grand Jury Final Report released
Press release The Superior Court of California for Mono County has released the 2016-2017 Grand Jury Final Report. Final Mono County Grand Jury Report May 18 2017 05.23.17 There were three major...
View ArticleWhy MCWD continues to enforce irrigation regulations following big winter
Press release Some MCWD customers and community members have raised question about the need for a watering schedule this year after a winter with significant snowfall. In response to questions, MCWD...
View ArticleUpdate: Missing man located
Update – June 20, 2017 – Missing person Hal Eastman has been located in San Bernardino. Press release Mammoth Lakes, CA – The Mammoth Lakes Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance...
View ArticleFlooding causing road, campground closures in Eastern Sierra
Press releases CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES: Lower Rock Creek Road, from Pine Creek to Birchim Lane, CLOSED due to flooding. Alternate route for the community of 40 Acres is via Gorge Road. Date closed:...
View ArticleTEAMNIHD aids veterans; lifestyle talk on Thursday
Press releases The employees of Northern Inyo Healthcare District marked the week leading up to Memorial Day with an in-house fundraiser for local veterans. Hoping to raise $400, the employees once...
View ArticleDuncan Reid earns ‘Scholar Athlete of the Year’ award
(Press release) – Bishop Union High School’s Duncan Reid has been honored at the 2016-17 “Scholar Athlete of the Year” by AltaOne Federal Credit Union, Sierra Wave radio and KIBS-KBOV radio. The award...
View ArticleLakes Basin Road scheduled to open today
Press release The Inyo National Forest announces that the Lakes Basin Road will open for the 2017 season on Wednesday, June 21. While the road has been plowed, employees have continued with routine...
View ArticleIt’s the massive runoff – officials have been preparing
By Deb Murphy Last week, we asked a few of the agencies watching record snow fall melt and surge into the Owens Valley when to expect the big run-off—an event they’ve all been preparing for over the...
View Article2nd Annual Music ‘n Moonshine Saturday at Mammoth Museum
Press release WHAT: 2nd Annual Music ‘n Moonshine at the Mammoth Museum at the Hayden Cabin WHERE: 5489 Sherwin Creek Road, Mammoth Lakes WHEN: Saturday, June 24, 2017 TIME: 6:00 p.m. ‘till dark COST:...
View ArticleSnowmelt causing problems on Lower Owens River
Press releases Due to the high runoff conditions prevailing in the Eastern Sierra, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is currently releasing over 200 cubic feet per second of water into the...
View ArticleCrews respond to Diaz Fire southwest of Lone Pine
Inyo National Forest fire crews are responding to the Diaz Fire, located along the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada southwest of Lone Pine, at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation. Photo by David...
View ArticleSlim Princess steam locomotive moved to Eastern California Museum
Slim Princess Locomotive Moves to New Home at the Eastern California Museum By Jon Klusmire – Eastern California Museum The Slim Princess locomotive was on the road, and the sight of a full-size steam...
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