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Bishop, CA DMV Reduces Hours to Two Days a Week Bishop, CA — Starting in mid‑2024, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) implemented a revised schedule at the Bishop field office that significantly reduces the in‑office service days available to the public. As part of a statewide effort to improve efficiency and align in‑person services with customer demand, the Bishop DMV now operates only two to three days per week for public transactions, rather than the traditional five‑day schedule. New Service Schedule Under the DMV’s modified hours plan announced in June 2024, the Bishop office at 1115 West Line Street continues to provide essential services such as driver’s license processing, vehicle registration, and testing — but on a reduced public schedule. The office is open to the public primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with other weekdays closed for in‑office visits. On the days the DMV is closed to the public, staff focus on processing transact...
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Steve Latshaw announced that the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine is launching a new weekly movie series inside the museum’s theater, beginning this Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The inaugural screenings will feature Audie Murphy in Showdown (1963) on February 7 and 8. Showdown is a classic Western that showcases Murphy in one of his most compelling roles, telling the story of a determined lawman caught in a tense battle of wits and will with an outlaw leader. Known for its strong performances, suspenseful storytelling, and rugged Western atmosphere, the film was filmed in the iconic Alabama Hills, just outside Lone Pine, a favorite location for countless Hollywood Westerns. The series invites the community and visitors alike to come enjoy a piece of the area’s rich cinematic heritage right where movie history was made. 🎬🤠 https://sierrawave.net/museum-of-western-film-history-in-lone-pine-is-launching-a-new-weekly-movie-series/
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Kathy Jefferson Bancroft, a member of the Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone tribe, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of January 25, 2026. She was born in Lone Pine on August 27, 1954.   Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Barbara Morgan and Thomas Jefferson; her brother, Norman Jefferson; and her son, Harmey Bancroft. She is survived by her sister, Susan Jefferson Bobb; her sister, Sara Jefferson; her son, Franco Bancroft; her granddaughters, Rosalynn Bancroft and Raegan Littlefield; and her grandson Jesse Bancroft.   A cry dance will take place on February 14, 2026 at sunset at the Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone Reservation Wellness Center, with burial to follow. A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM on February 15, 2026 at the Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone Reservation Tribal Gym.   https://sierrawave.net/kathy-jefferson-bancroft-1954-2026/
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The BUHS Broncos wrap up the regular season at home today against Rosamond. The Lady Broncos kick things off at 3 p.m., followed by the boys at 5 p.m. It’s also Senior Night, a chance to honor our seniors as they play their final home game. Come out and show your support for the Broncos and celebrate the class of seniors! https://sierrawave.net/buhs-broncos-wrap-up-regular-season-today-against-rosamond/
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  Rep. Kiley Calls for Congressional Investigation into Massive Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in California WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has formally requested the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into waste, fraud, and abuse involving public funds in the State of California. “Congress has a fundamental responsibility to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent lawfully and protected from criminal misuse,” Congressman Kiley said. “Unfortunately, California has repeatedly failed to safeguard public funds, with devastating consequences for taxpayers and for the most vulnerable people these programs are meant to help.” In the letter sent to Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown, Rep. Kiley highlighted a series of high-profile fraud cases demonstrating systemic failures in California’s oversight of public money. During the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment insurance fraud in California was estimated at $32.6 billion, leaving jo...
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Chuck Negron, founding member and unmistakable lead voice of the legendary rock band Three Dog Night, has passed away at the age of 83. He died on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home in Studio City, California, surrounded by family, following a battle with heart failure and complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). https://sierrawave.net/chuck-negron-passed-away-at-83/
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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - TUE FEB 03 2026 For now we bask in the sun, as a strong long-wave upper level ridge is completely in control over the Western US. As such, abnormally high daytime temps (for February) are in order. Bishop then, will be 70° today and Death Valley will be 80°. When will we see this dry pattern end? Possibly mid next week. We will have to wait and see how this pans out...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 70 / 29 Big Pine: 69 / 33 Independence: 69 / 38 Lone Pine: 65 / 40 Olancha: 65 / 41 Mammoth Lakes: 54 / 28 Death Valley: 80 / 43 https://sierrawave.net/?p=101522
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