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Tyler’s City Council Briefing - May 11th, 2026: PARK MASTER PLAN, TRUCK BYPASS LETTER, AND MORE BISHOP, CA – The Bishop City Council met on Monday night, tackling everything from park upgrades and school safety to heavy truck traffic on Main Street. It was a packed agenda with plenty of public input and some late-night discussion before they finally adjourned a little after 10:00 p.m. The meeting kicked off earlier than normal at 5 pm with a roll call, then a closed session. They reopened the session at 6:00 pm with the normal opening that followed. Public comment had several residents voicing ongoing opposition to the City’s Flock camera agreement. Many speakers raised concerns about surveillance and privacy. Another resident spoke against the City of Bishop’s recent decision to go cashless at the park pool. Once public comment was over, the mayor announced there was no reportable action that came out of the closed session. Mule Days Proclamation The Council issued a proclamat...
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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI MAY 15 2026 Water Vapor Imagery shows clear skies and near or slightly above normal temps today, with dry conditions. Then over the weekend another 500 mb weak, elongated trough makes its way into the Northern Great Basin and Interior West. Expect a nice cool down Sunday thru Monday, with breezy weather. A continuation of dry weather, with heights gradually increasing to 580 dm by next Tuesday, as high pressure off the West Coast makes its presence felt....DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 91 / 45 Big Pine: 89 / 50 Independence: 90 / 55 Lone Pine: 90 / 59 Olancha: 94 / 60 Mammoth Lakes: 71 / 39 Death Valley: 110 / 76 https://sierrawave.net/?p=104281
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Date: May 14, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Traffic Advisory for the Week of 5/18/2026 to 5/22/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of May 18 – May 22. 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 Eastern Kern County   ·    Ridgecrest Utility Work – On State Route 178 E from Norma Street to Guam Street, the shoulders in both directions will close while utility crews access underground gas lines. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ·    Cache Creek Sweeping Operation – On State Route 58 from the truck scale house to Cameron Canyon Road, the westbound outside lane and shoulder will close while crews sweep the roadway on...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Austin Gilbert Phone: (559) 708-0396 Email: austin.gilbert@asm.ca.gov   ASSEMBLYMAN TANGIPA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF AB 1560 FOLLOWING GUILTY PLEA BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF Dana Williamson Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Tax, and False Statements Charges — and Her Attorney Admits She Could Return to Lobbying After Sentencing   Clovis, CA — Today, Dana Williamson, former Chief of Staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, pleaded guilty in federal court in Sacramento to three felony counts: conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return, and making false statements to federal investigators.   As alarming as the conviction itself is what emerged in a post-hearing interview. When reporters asked whether Williamson would be permitted to return to work as a lobbyist or consultant after serving her sentence, her attorney answered: yes — and suggested those with concerns take the matter up with the Legislature.   Assemb...
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CITY OF BISHOP PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY   One seat on the Planning Commission will expire in July 2026.  The City of Bishop is seeking persons interested in serving on this commission.  All interested persons may contact Bishop City Hall at (760) 873-5863 Extension 124.  Applications and descriptions of duties and responsibilities of the commission are available at City Hall, located at 377 West Line Street in Bishop, or on the City's website at https://cityofbishop.ca.gov/ .  Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. https://sierrawave.net/city-of-bishop-planning-commission-vacancy-5/
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CALIFORNIA SEES UNUSUAL SPIKE IN RATTLESNAKE BITES, INCLUDING 3 DEATHS IN 2026 Poison Control Officials Warn of Earlier and Increased Snake Encounters Across the State While rattlesnakes are active year-round in California, experts say sightings and dangerous encounters are occurring earlier and more frequently than usual in 2026. California Poison Control System (CPCS) has already received 77 calls related to rattlesnake encounters this year and marks a significant early-season increase considering CPCS typically receives about 200 rattlesnake-related calls annually. "Three encounters have been fatal that we're aware of so far this year, which is highly unusual and deeply concerning," says Dr. Rais Vohra, Medical Director for the Fresno/Madera Division of CPCS. He adds that California typically sees about one rattlesnake-related death annually, while nationwide there are usually between five and 10. “The number of bites and fatalities this early in the year underscor...
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Video of last night's community workshop on taxes and bonds can be found here: https://inyococa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3356/media https://sierrawave.net/may-13-tax-and-bonds-workshop-video/
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