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Death Valley National Park News Release Van and Trailer Destroyed by Fire on SR-190 in Death Valley National Park Firefighters respond in 108°F conditions For Immediate Release: June 26, 2026 Contact: DEVA_News@nps.gov Death Valley, Calif. — Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on State Route 190 in Death Valley National Park on June 20. All six occupants escaped without major injuries, but the van and attached trailer were destroyed. The group were driving westbound up Towne Pass when the driver noticed the vehicle overheating. After stopping, they saw flames and smoke coming from the engine compartment at approximately 5:20 pm. They attempted to extinguish the fire with two fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful. Temperatures were around 108°F as personnel from the National Park Service, California Highway Patrol, and the Beatty Volunteer Fire Department responded. Despite responders’ efforts, the van and trailer were a complete loss. Despite the loss of this vehicle, the...
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Southern Inyo Health Care District Due to the wind advisory SIHD has canceled the 4th Annual Health Fair. https://sierrawave.net/sihd-due-to-the-wind-advisory-sihd-has-canceled-the-4th-annual-health-fair/
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  Rep. Kiley Calls on Governor Newsom to Adopt Federal Education Tax Credit   Washington, D.C. – Last year, Congress passed legislation that created the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), a nationwide program designed to provide additional education funds for low and middle-income families. The EFTC would allow taxpayers to receive an income tax credit of up to $1,700 per year for donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) that provide scholarships to families to offset qualified education expenses and provide additional resources to support students. Unfortunately, Governor Newsom has chosen not to allow California to participate in the program.   “Last year, I fought for $5 billion in education dollars for low and middle-income families to access services like special education, tuition, and tutoring,” said Rep. Kiley. “It is unfortunate that Governor Newsom is refusing to let California families access funds that will be available to other students across the...
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County of Inyo Water Commission INYO COUNTY WATER COMMISSION MEETING June 29, 20266:00 p.m.Inyo County Consolidated Office BuildingRoom 1001360 N Main St.Bishop, CA The public will be offered the opportunity to comment on each agenda item prior to any action on the item by the Water Commission or, in the absence of action, prior to the Commission moving to the next item on the agenda. The public will also be offered the opportunity to address the Commission on any matter within the Commission's jurisdiction prior to adjournment of the meeting. Public Notice: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Water Department at (760) 878-0001 (28 CFR 35.102-3.104 ADA Title II). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Should you, because of a disability, require appropriate alternative format...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Inyo County Public Relations Liaison Darcy Israel, (760) 878-0373 Milestone Year for Rural County Photo Contest 10th Annual Statewide Competition Opens July 1 The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) will soon be accepting entries for its popular digital photography contest aimed at highlighting and celebrating life in California’s rural counties. The contest, now in its 10th year, is used to promote tourism and economic development in RCRC’s 40 member counties. “RCRC is proud to mark a decade of highlighting the beauty, character, and spirit of rural California through photography,” spokesperson Christopher Egan said. “We invite residents to capture life in rural California by showcasing the landscapes, activities, and people that define their communities. From scenic waterways and wildlife to livestock, agriculture, architecture, seasonal changes, and everyday moments across farms, ranches, and to...
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INYO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA  REGULAR MEETING June 30, 2026 8:30 A.M. Board of Supervisors Room - County Administrative Center 224 North Edwards, Independence, California NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC: (1) This meeting is accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinar is accessible to the public at https://zoom.us/j/868254781. The meeting may also be accessed by telephone at the following numbers: (669) 900-6833; (346) 248-7799; (253) 215-8782; (929) 205-6099; (301) 715-8592; (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 868 254 781. Anyone unable to attend the Board meeting in person who wishes to make either a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item may do so by utilizing the Zoom "hand-raising" feature when appropriate during the meeting (the Chair will call on those who wish to speak). Generally, speakers are limited to three minutes. Remote participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only....
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Gusty Winds and Critical Fire Weather Conditions Tomorrow into the Weekend KEY POINTS - Gusty southerly winds are expected tomorrow and Saturday. Winds will turn to the north on Sunday but remain breezy. - Critical to locally extreme fire weather conditions are expected Friday and Saturday. - Temperatures cool to well below normal by Sunday. CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING - A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of the region Friday and Saturday. - A Wind Advisory is in effect for a large portion of the area Friday and Saturday. WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence for a reasonable worst case scenario.   https://sierrawave.net/nws-gusty-winds-and-critical-fire-weather-conditions-tomorrow-into-the-weekend/
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