Eastern Sierra News

California Assembly Recognizes Bishop Union High Football with Special Resolution   ​BISHOP, CA – The Bishop Union High School varsity football team received a prestigious honor this week as representatives from the California State Legislature visited the campus to present a formal resolution celebrating the team’s recent championship success. ​Austin Gilbert, District Director for Assemblyman David Tangipa, presented the framed resolution to the team on the steps of the high school. The Assembly resolution officially recognizes the Broncos as the CIF 5-A State Champions, a milestone achievement for the program.   ​During the presentation, Gilbert highlighted Assemblyman Tangipa’s deep connection to the sport. Tangipa, who played for Fresno State from 2015 to 2018, remains an avid football fan and has followed the Broncos' journey closely.   ​“He loves football, he loves watching you guys compete,” Gilbert told the gathered players and coaching staff. “On behalf of the entire Ca...

Date: April 23, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 4/27/2026 to 5/1/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of April 27 – May 1.    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 - Cameron Canyon Pavement and Guardrail Repair – On State Route 58 from Tehachapi Boulevard at Exit 156 to just west of Exit 165 near Mojave, the eastbound outside lane and shoulder will close while crews repair pavement and replace guardrail. Work is scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays Inyo County - South Lake Road Pole Placement – On State Route 168 W near South Lake Road...

  Melanie Van Winkle Appointed as Mammoth Hospital CEO   Mammoth Lakes, California – April 23, 2026 – Today Mammoth Hospital Board of Directors announced the appointment of Melanie Van Winkle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), transitioning from her role as Interim CEO to lead the organization on a permanent basis.   Van Winkle assumed the role of Interim CEO in January following the retirement of former CEO Tom Parker. Over the past few months, she has guided the organization towards a critical leadership transition while maintaining operational stability, navigating workforce challenges, and advancing key priorities of the hospital. These complexities of leadership were sustained by her while continuing to progress the hospital’s largest capital investment to date—the North Wing expansion project. This project would not have been achievable without her expertise and maximizing her exquisite vocational skills as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).   Van Winkle brings deep healthcare lea...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI APR 24 2026 Troughing will hang off the West Coast thru the weekend (probably into the last week of April). The Ownes Valley then could see showers Saturday. Maybe Mammoth Main can squeeze out a few more inches? Another system is possible early next week. This is your classic Spring / April shower pattern. I am not sure we will see much in the way of accumulating snow in the mountains, but we will certainly stay in a cooler pattern. Updates on Monday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 72 / 35 Big Pine: 72 / 40 Independence: 74 / 45 Lone Pine: 74 / 46 Olancha: 76 / 47 Mammoth Lakes: 48 / 28 Death Valley: 94 / 61 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecast-april-24th/

Press Release 04/23/2026 For immediate release Special Personnel Committee Meeting On Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. the Southern Inyo Healthcare District’s Board of Directors will hold their personnel committee meeting. The agenda will be available on the SIHD website www.sihd.org. The district encourages citizens to attend board meetings to stay updated on important community issues. https://sierrawave.net/sihd-special-personnel-committee-meeting/

SIHD 4th Annual Health & Community Fair Community Care: We’re In This Together! Event Details - Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 - Time: 10 am – 2 pm - Location: SIHD’s front lawn - 501 E. Locust St. Lone Pine, CA 93545 Highlights - Food Trucks & Vendors - Free Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing - Giveaways Booth Information - Booth Application: No Fee - Requirement: Must have application submitted by May 27, 2025 to reserve a space. - Note: The flyer lists 2025, though the event date is 2026. Contact Information For more information about the event or for an application to reserve a space, contact Ritz Perkins: - Email: mperkins@sihd.org - Phone: 760-876-5501 EXT 2210 #LonePine #HealthFair #CommunityCare #SouthernInyo #HealthyLiving https://sierrawave.net/sihd-4th-annual-health-community-fair/