Eastern Sierra News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Access Mammoth Invites Community to Public Inclusion Workshop with Disability Advocate Kat Landau Mammoth Lakes, CA — Access Mammoth is inviting community members, educators, recreation professionals, business leaders, volunteers, families, and anyone interested in creating a more inclusive community to attend a free Inclusion Workshop with Kat Landau on Saturday, June 13, from 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Mammoth Community Center. The workshop is open to the public and designed to provide practical tools, insights, and real-world strategies for building more welcoming and inclusive spaces for people of all abilities. Led by disability advocate, educator, and inclusion consultant Kat Landau, the interactive session will explore disability awareness, inclusive communication, accessibility best practices, and how individuals and organizations can help remove barriers to participation in recreation, education, workplaces, and community life. “At Access Mammoth, we...

NIHD, CEO Christian Wallis Honored by Sen. Alvarado-Gil Northern Inyo Healthcare District and its chief executive officer, Christian Wallis, were recently recognized by State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil for their leadership, service, and commitment to healthcare across the Eastern Sierra. The presentations were made May 23 during the 2026 Bishop Mule Days Celebration festivities. One certificate honored Northern Inyo Healthcare District for its’ 80 years of service to the community. A second recognized Wallis for his leadership and efforts to strengthen healthcare access and sustainability throughout the region. In the recognition presented to NIHD, the California State Senate acknowledged the District’s long history of compassionate care and community service since its founding in 1946. The certificate noted the District’s growth from modest beginnings into a 10-acre healthcare campus serving the Owens Valley and surrounding Eastern Sierra communities. It also recognized the dedication of...

June 9 Inyo Board of Supervisors Meeting  Agenda These meetings are accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinars are accessible to the public at https://zoom.us/j/868254781. The meetings may also be accessed by telephone at the following numbers: (669) 900-6833; (346) 248-7799; (253) 215-8782; (929) 205-6099; (301) 715-8592; (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 868 254 781. Anyone unable to attend the Board meeting in person who wishes to make either a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item may do so by utilizing the Zoom "hand-raising” feature when appropriate during the meetings (the Chair will call on those who wish to speak). Generally, speakers are limited to three minutes. Remote participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the remote participation connection malfunctions for any reason, the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to conduct the meeting without r...

The Bishop Elks are hosting a Flag Day event this June 14th, 2026, and we would love to have you attend and join us. We are inviting people to start arriving around 12:30 PM, with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM. Following the ceremony, we will have BBQ hot dogs, games, and more. This is a free event for our community to come together and show support for our veterans. https://sierrawave.net/bishop-elks-hosting-flag-day/

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026 CONTACT: Jason Scalese   We Tried to Help, The Majority Party Said No! Senator Alvarado-Gil’s Wildfire & Insurance Relief Package Blocked as FAIR Plan Rates Skyrocket 29%     SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In March, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) and Senate Republicans introduced a comprehensive Wildfire Risk Reduction and Insurance Affordability Package to give families in high-fire-risk communities real tools to harden their homes, reduce wildfire danger, and lower insurance costs. The package included key bills authored by Senator Alvarado-Gil:   ·    SB 1162 – directing Cal FIRE to prioritize fuel reduction and vegetation management in the exact Wildland-Urban Interface zones with the biggest spikes in FAIR Plan policies.   ·    SB 1084 (Fire Safe Home Tax Credits Act) – tax credits for fire-resistant roofing, ember-resistant vents, defensible space, and other proven home-hardening measures.   ·    SB 1118 – tax credits for backup power sys...

🗓️ Significant Daily Observances - June 1 – Global Day of Parents: A day to appreciate and honor parents worldwide for their selfless commitment to their children. - June 5 – World Environment Day: The United Nations’ biggest day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. - June 8 – World Oceans Day: A day to celebrate our shared ocean and work toward protecting marine ecosystems. - June 12 – Loving Day: Commemorating the 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage. - June 14 – Flag Day (US): Commemorating the official adoption of the United States flag. - June 19 – Juneteenth: A US federal holiday marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas learned they were free. - June 20 – World Refugee Day: Honoring the strength and courage of refugees forced to flee conflict, war, or persecution. - Third Sunday of June – Father's Day: A day to ce...