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Forest Service announces $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools and wildfire preparedness (Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026) -- The U.S. Forest Service today announced it is issuing $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2024, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest System lands. These payments help sustain public schools, maintain local roads, strengthen wildfire preparedness, and support other essential services in rural communities. “For many rural counties, SRS payments aren’t optional – they’re essential,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “The Forest Service’s annual payments provide reliable, predictable funding that rural states and counties depend on. These payments strengthen local schools and infrastructure while honoring the partnership between national forests and the communities that surround them.” The 2024 payments include Title I and Title III...
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Bishop Bronco Wrestling                                February 14, 2026                               By Dr. Mark Hodges This past Friday and Saturday, seven Bishop Broncos competed in the Central Section Division 5 Tournament in Bakersfield - the first step on the road to the state championships. Representing Bishop were senior Kano Graves; juniors Jaidyn McKellips, Daxen Svacina, and Gabe Montoya; sophomore Messi Trejo; and freshmen Jay Mena and Mikey Valle. To advance to next weekend’s Central Section Finals, wrestlers needed to place in the top three. Those with one loss moved into the consolation bracket, where they battled for a shot at third place. At 120 pounds, freshman Jay Mena faced two tough opponents and finished 0–2. At 132 pounds, Gabe Montoya was pinned in his opening match but stormed back with three dominant wins: 24–12, 21–3, and a pin to reach the third‑place match. He came up just short and finished fourth. Wrestling at 144 pounds, Jaidyn McKellips went 2–2 and fi...
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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI FEB 20 2026 It looks like our large, deep and cold (540 dm) troughing has finally exited the area. So clearing skies in the Owens Valley and partly cloudy skies in Mammoth. Today should be a nice day with lighter winds. So a great day to dig out of this week's snow. Your temps will remain well below normal, but who cares, the Sun will be out! Have a Great Go Do It Weekend...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 43 / 12 Wind Chill -1 Big Pine: 43 / 13 Independence: 44 / 16 Lone Pine: 40 / 21 Olancha: 41 / 22 Mammoth Lakes: 34 / 10 Death Valley: 61 / 35 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecast-february-20th/
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PR26:06 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/19/2026 Bismarck Obando Press Secretary 916-201-9261 | Bobando@sco.ca.gov Mariana Carine Assistant Press Secretary 916-838-5283 | Mcarine@sco.ca.gov   State Controller Malia M. Cohen Continues to Urge Fiscal Discipline as the State’s Revenue Collections Show Strength Through January   SACRAMENTO — State Controller Malia M. Cohen today released her January Cash Report which shows solid revenue collections for the fiscal year through January. With persistent global economic uncertainty remaining a concern, Controller Cohen continues to urge budget leaders to limit budgetary borrowing and reduce the size of projected multi-year deficits in order to best position the state to face potential revenue volatility. According to the Controller’s Monthly Statement of General Fund Cash Receipts and Disbursements, receipts for the fiscal year through January exceeded the 2026-27 Governor’s Budget estimate by $6.9 billion, or 5.1 percent. Spending wa...
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Date: February 19, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 2/23/2026 to 2/27/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of February 23 – February 27.   Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues. New Traffic Impacts Inyo County   - Bishop Utility Work – On U.S. 395 from Mandich Street to Jay Street, the southbound outside lane and shoulder will close while utility crews repair streetlights on Tuesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays. Mono County - June Lake Traffic Breaks – On State Route 158 S (June Lake Loop) from U.S. 395 to the winter closure gate near Silver Lake, there will be intermittent traffic breaks Tuesday through Fr...
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February 19, 2026 News Release Contact: Barbara Laughon (760) 873-5811 ext. 3415 barbara.laughon@nih.org   Healthy Lifestyle Talk Canceled Due to Weather Out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s Healthy Lifestyle Talk, Inside Your Heart, with Dr. Christopher Rowan, has been canceled due to weather conditions. Northern Inyo Healthcare District appreciates the many community members who planned to attend and thanks everyone for their understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients, staff, and community. This informational talk will be rescheduled for March. Updated details, including the new date and time, will be shared soon. For additional information about upcoming events, please visit www.nih.org or follow Northern Inyo Healthcare District on social media.     About Northern Inyo Healthcare District: Founded in 1946, Northern Inyo Healthcare District features a 25-bed critical access hospital, a 24-hour emergency department, a primary care rural health clinic, ...
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If you were summoned to appear in INDEPENDENCE on Monday, February 23, 2026 this panel has been canceled and you DO NOT need to appear. https://sierrawave.net/jury-duty-announcement-28/
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