Eastern Sierra News

Apple zero-day flaw: update now A newly patched zero-day vulnerability affecting iPhones, iPads, and Macs allowed attackers to run unauthorized code and potentially access private data. Because it was exploited before a fix existed, unupdated devices remain at risk until patched by Apple Inc.’s latest OS updates. What to do (5 minutes): iPhone/iPad: Settings → General → Software Update → Install Mac: System Settings → General → Software Update → Install Turn on Automatic Updates afterward. Why it matters: Once flaws are public, attackers target devices that haven’t updated. Installing the latest OS closes the vulnerability and restores normal security protections. https://sierrawave.net/apple-zero-day-flaw-update-now/

  Rep. Kevin Kiley Introduces Bill to Fight California’s Wealth Tax WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is introducing the Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026 in response to California’s proposed wealth tax, which would apply retroactively to certain former residents of the state. The legislation prohibits any state from imposing a retroactive tax on the assets of individuals who no longer reside in the state. “California’s proposed wealth tax is an unprecedented attempt to chase down people who have already left as a result of the state’s poor policies,” said Rep. Kiley. “As a result, many of our state's leading job creators are leaving preemptively. No state should be allowed to reach back in time and impose a new tax on someone who no longer lives there. That is fundamentally unfair.” The proposed "2026 Billionaire Tax Act," which proponents are aiming to place on the ballot in November, would confiscate five percent of the assets of individuals with a ...

John Gary Boothe May 23, 1941 – February 9, 2026 John Gary Boothe, a lifelong resident of the Owens Valley, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, after a short illness. In a touching and perhaps fitting coincidence, he passed away on the same date as his beloved wife, Jill, fourteen years to the day after her passing. John was born on May 23, 1941, at the Nancy Bohns Maternity Home in Bishop, California, to Dudley and Alice Boothe. John was a man of many talents and a deep love for the Eastern Sierra. The Boothe family owned the Rainbow Pack Outfit on the South Fork of Bishop Creek for 25 years. From an early age, John learned to pack and guide clients into the backcountry. It was challenging, demanding work, but John often said he would never have traded the experience for anything. After graduating from Bishop Union High School in 1959, John enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany for three years, where he enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and experiencing...

Despite school being closed, we will be hosting Santa Ynez for girls basketball tonight with a 5:00 tip off.  The ticket door will open at 4:00. Boys soccer is also on their way to Nipomo. Everyone be dafe and Go Broncos! https://sierrawave.net/cif-continues-today-despite-school-closure/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Public Relations Liaison Darcy Israel, (760) 878-0373 Delayed Opening for County Offices Due to inclement weather, all non-essential offices of the County of Inyo will open at 10 a.m. today. All services will resume at that time. https://sierrawave.net/delayed-opening-for-county-offices/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED FEB 18 2026 Today snow showers linger, mainly over Mammoth and the Sierra, generally clearing in the Owens Valley. Then another fast moving shortwave looks to hit the area Thursday thru Thursday evening. Looks like another 4 - 8 inches of new snow at the Main Lodge by Friday AM. Bishop should get rain and light snow by Friday AM as well. Later Friday and Saturday, look quite chilly, as we get a break between storms...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 42 / 12 Big Pine: 42 / 13 Independence: 42 / 18 Lone Pine: 40 / 20 Olancha: 41 / 22 Mammoth Lakes: 20 / 7 Death Valley: 63 / 37 https://sierrawave.net/?p=101997