Eastern Sierra News

June 5, 2026 Credit Cards Now Accepted at the Bishop Sunland and Lone Pine Landfills Inyo County residents now have an easier way to take care of their disposal needs. The Bishop Sunland Landfill and the Lone Pine Landfill currently accept both cash and credit card payments, making transactions faster and more convenient for customers. Despite these service upgrades, landfill rates will remain at their existing low, affordable prices. As always, Inyo County reminds residents: don't forget to recycle. "Our landfill space is limited, and by recycling properly we can preserve that space and manage our waste responsibly for years to come," a spokesperson said. For more information, please contact Inyo County Public Works at (760) 873-7191 or visit the Recycling and Waste Management webpage at https://www.inyocounty.us/services/solid-waste. https://sierrawave.net/credit-cards-now-accepted-at-the-bishop-sunland-and-lone-pine-landfills/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/5/2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Rob Miller, OVMAP Operations Supervisor (760)-873-7853 MOSQUITO FOGGING EVENT IN LONE PINE WEST Mosquito-controlled ultra-low volume fogging applications are scheduled to be performed on the west side of Lone Pine the morning of Monday, June 8, 2026. Crews will be using truck-mounted fogging equipment to control excessive adult mosquito populations. The Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program (OVMAP) plans to start fogging operations around 4 a.m. and be finished by 6:30 a.m., depending on weather. If it is too windy or temperatures are too cold, fogging will not be effective and will need to be postponed. Protect yourself from mosquito bites by wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts when you are outside, particularly in the morning and evening hours. To prevent bites, the California Department of Public Health recommends using EPA-registered insect repellents that contain one of the following active ingredi...

Anna Scott, Director hhs-admin@inyocounty.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2026 Bishop Senior Center Temporary Closure for Emergency Maintenance Extended The Inyo County Health and Human Services Department announces that the Bishop Senior Center will continue to be closed through June 12, 2026 due to emergency maintenance and repairs related to a recent water leak. Additional remediation and construction will continue during this time. During this temporary closure: - Senior congregate meals and events at the center are cancelled for the week of June 7th. - Home-delivered meals will continue without interruption and will be delivered according to the normal schedule. - Seniors who normally attend congregate meal service in Bishop will be assessed for needs during this extended closure. - Seniors who need a bus pass may obtain one at the Inyo County office building located at 1360 N. Main Street between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The County is...

📢 Colaboración de Eastern Sierra Air, Information, and Resilience (ES-AIR) 🤝 Colaboración ES-AIR Una alianza estatal y local para mejorar la preparación y la resiliencia de la comunidad ante la contaminación del aire, tanto en exteriores como en interiores. Se enfocará en el humo de incendios forestales y las tormentas de polvo en los condados de Alpine, Inyo y Mono, a partir de la primavera de 2026. ❓ ¿Quién, Qué y Por qué? - 👥 Quién: Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH); Tribus locales; Departamentos de Salud de Alpine, Inyo y Mono; Distrito Unificado de Control de la Contaminación del Aire Great Basin. - 🎯 Qué: CDPH y colaboradores locales ayudarán a las personas a proteger su salud tanto en interiores como al aire libre frente a la contaminación del aire, con un enfoque en el humo de incendios forestales y las tormentas de polvo. La colaboración incluye una distribución limitada de purificadores de aire portátiles con filtros de repuesto de alta eficie...

New Eastern Sierra Air Quality Partnership Is a Breath of Fresh Air For immediate Release—June 3, 2026, Bishop, California. A new state and local air quality project has launched in time for wildfire and smoke season this year. The project kicked off with an Earth Day weekend distribution of 33 free portable air cleaners to community members wanting to protect their health from smoke and dust. “The Air District is excited to support efforts to improve community preparedness and help people protect their health from the harmful impacts of air pollution,” said Kim Mitchell, a data analyst with the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District. “I appreciate that this project both informs and equips people to take steps to protect their health. Outdoor air quality in the Owens Valley is usually good, but when there is a smoke event or dust storm, it can be terrible,” said Mitchell. “We encourage community members to sign up for the Air District’s smoke and dust health advisories, s...

​📢 ¡Inyo County está explorando oportunidades para un Centro de Resiliencia Comunitaria! ​Ofreciendo apoyo comunitario durante temperaturas extremas o cortes de energía. ☀️⛈️🔌 ​🤔 ¿Qué es un Centro de Resiliencia Comunitaria? ​Un centro de resiliencia comunitario es un lugar donde las personas pueden mantenerse a salvo y recibir apoyo durante emergencias, con energía confiable, recursos y suministros. ​¡Vea las características que podría tener! ​🏢 Un lugar donde se puede reunir la comunidad. ​❄️ Un centro de enfriamiento durante una ola de calor (calefacción / aire acondicionado). ​☀️ Paneles solares para energía limpia. ​📱 Una fuente de energía para cargar dispositivos electrónicos durante un corte de electricidad. ​🚗 Energía eléctrica y estación de carga para vehículos eléctricos. ​📶 Internet (wifi) gratuito y actividades educativas. ​🍎 Alimentos, agua y suministros de emergencia. ​🍼 Refrigeración (para medicamentos o fórmula para bebés). ​...