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American Heart Association. INYO COUNTY FREE LIBRARY ​Checking out a book in Inyo County? Check your blood pressure too. ​Blood pressure monitors now available as part of the Libraries with Heart program from the American Heart Association ​INDEPENDENCE, May 15, 2026 — Beginning June 1 patrons who visit their local branch of the Inyo County Free Library (Big Pine, Bishop, Furnace Creek, Independence, Lone Pine, and Tecopa) will be able to check their blood pressure and manage a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. These resources will be available as part of “Libraries with Heart,” from the American Heart Association. Library card holders will also have the option to borrow blood pressure monitoring kits for at-home measurement the same way they check out a book. ​We know that high blood pressure is a major health threat, and now members of our community can find tools at their local library to help them manage their heart health. In addition to blood pressure cuffs, each bra...
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American Heart Association. INYO COUNTY FREE LIBRARY ​Checking out a book in Inyo County? Check your blood pressure too. ​Blood pressure monitors now available as part of the Libraries with Heart program from the American Heart Association ​INDEPENDENCE, May 15, 2026 — Beginning June 1 patrons who visit their local branch of the Inyo County Free Library (Big Pine, Bishop, Furnace Creek, Independence, Lone Pine, and Tecopa) will be able to check their blood pressure and manage a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. These resources will be available as part of “Libraries with Heart,” from the American Heart Association. Library card holders will also have the option to borrow blood pressure monitoring kits for at-home measurement the same way they check out a book. ​We know that high blood pressure is a major health threat, and now members of our community can find tools at their local library to help them manage their heart health. In addition to blood pressure cuffs, each bra...
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MAMMOTH COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT Post Office Box 597 Mammoth Lakes, California 93546-0597 826th Regular Meeting of the Mammoth Community Water District Board of Directors Thursday, May 21, 2026 Please Note: Members of the public will have the opportunity to directly address the District Board of Directors concerning any item listed on the Agenda below before or during consideration of that item. For members of the public interested in viewing and having the ability to comment at the public meeting via Zoom, an internet enabled computer equipped with a microphone and speaker or a mobile device with a data plan is required. Use of a webcam is optional. You also may call in to the meeting using teleconference without video. Please use the following information to join the Zoom Videoconference Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/7609342596 (meeting ID: 760 934 2596) OR Join via teleconference by dialing 1-669-444-9171, 760-934-2596# AGENDA 5:30 P.M. Roll Call Directors Cage, Domaille, Hylto...
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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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