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Contact: SM.FS.InyoWH_B@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov/inyo Inyo National Forest wild horse gather closure area, July 7-17   (Lee Vining, CA, July 2, 2026) – The USDA Forest Service will begin the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory Gather operation to gather and remove 450 wild horses located outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory. Effective July 7 – July 17, 2026, going into or being within the Wild Horse Gather Closure Area (Forest Order No. 05-04-51-26-28) is prohibited within the Inyo National Forest. The purpose of this closure is to protect public health and safety while supporting safe and efficient wild horse gather operations to ensure humane care and treatment of all animals captured. Only essential gather personnel and permitted personnel will be allowed at trap and holding sites during operations. We ask the public to not interfere with the operation. This action is associated with the BLM Closure supporting the removal of excess wild horses outside of the Montgom...
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Celebration of Life for Jim Please join us as we gather to celebrate and remember Jim Dickinson, a man who was loved by so many and whose friendship, laughter, and presence touched our entire community. Saturday, August 8, 2026 Millpond Recreation Area, Bishop, CA Time: 2:00 PM Please bring a chair, your favorite drink, and a story or memory to share as we come together to honor Jim in the way he would have wanted, surrounded by friends, laughter, and the people who meant the most to him. All who knew and loved Jim are welcome. We look forward to celebrating his life and the memories we will always carry with us. https://sierrawave.net/celebration-of-life-for-jim/
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Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair Meet premier Western artisans against the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains.   Mammoth Lakes, Calif. — The 52nd annual Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair returns from July 24–26, 2026, transforming the Kittredge Sports grounds into a vibrant, free community showcase of artisan talent. The event features premier Western artists alongside Eastern Sierra creators, set against the Sierra Nevada, with live performances by local favorites Sandy and the High Country. This year’s featured artists include:   Ehi Obinyan (Painting) is an energetic and free-spirited artist who has developed mastery for the combined use of watercolor and gouache medium he calls “WaterCombo.” He is a product of the Art School of Painting & General Arts at the famous Federal Polytechnic college in Nigeria where he graduated with distinctions. Saddled with an infectious enthusiasm for life, Ehi is eclectic in his chosen theme and di...
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INYO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ​Special Meeting Monday, July 6, 2026- 1:00 p.m Zoom Option- https://inyocoe.zoom.us/j/92927116743 ​Inyo County Office of Education 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop CA ​AGENDA ​I. PRELIMINARY ACTION ​A. Call to Order ​B. Flag Salute ​C. Roll Cal/Quorum ​D. Approval of the Agenda ​II. PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION ​At this point, comments from members of the public will be read aloud, and staff or Board members may make statements. No action will be taken at this time. ​III. DISCUSSION ​Request for a Child Care Connection preschool program at the proposed Silver Peak Housing Development on Spruce Street, Bishop, and corresponding commitment letter. Information ​VIII. ADJOURNMENT- Next Meeting- Thursday, August 20, 2026- 1:00 p.m.- Inyo County Office of Education, 555 S Clay Street, Independence (Regular Meeting)   https://sierrawave.net/inyo-county-board-of-education-special-meeting-monday-july-6-2026-100-p-m/
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Death Valley National Park News Release   Airplane Damaged While Landing at Furnace Creek Airport   For Immediate Release: July 1, 2026 Contact: DEVA_News@nps.gov Death Valley, Calif. — A small airplane was damaged while landing at Furnace Creek Airport in Death Valley National Park around 10 a.m. on June 17. The rented airplane flipped over lengthwise after running off the end of the runway into the gravel safety zone. A mobile device’s crash detection system triggered an emergency response by the National Park Service. Fortunately, there were no major injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash. Flying into Death Valley during the summer offers spectacular views, but it also presents unique challenges. Extreme heat and high-density altitude significantly reduce aircraft performance, resulting in longer takeoff rolls, reduced climb rates, and increased landing distances. Pilots should carefully evaluate aircraft performance, weight, w...
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