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August 6, 2026 For immediate release SIHD Regular Board Meeting On August 11, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., the Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting at 501 E. Locust Street in Lone Pine. A teleconference number will be available. The agenda will be available on the SIHD website www.sihd.org. The district encourages citizens to attend board meetings to stay updated on important community issues. https://sierrawave.net/sihd-regular-board-meeting-2/

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BISHOP CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION   The next monthly Board meeting of the Bishop Creek Water Association will be Tuesday August 11 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Inyo County Office of Education/Jill Kinmont Boothe School facility, 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop, in the George Lozito Conference Center (northwest conner of the property). The agenda and meeting package will be posted on the Association’s website (www.bishopcreekwater.org) in advance of the meeting.   All members are invited to attend the meeting. If you have an issue and cannot attend, please contact a Board member or the Watermaster to have your issue brought before the Board. Contact information is on the website. P     https://sierrawave.net/bishop-creek-water-association-18/

Mono County Animal Services  URGENT FOSTER PLEA: Parvo Survivor Needs a Dog-Free Haven! A Remarkable Recovery Last week, a sweet young puppy came into the Whitmore Animal Shelter and sadly tested positive for Canine Parvovirus. Thanks to swift action and incredible community support, she underwent treatment and has made dramatic improvements! She is now eating completely on her own and is acting much perkier, brighter, and full of life. Special Thanks & Gratitude We want to send a massive shout-out to our incredible partners who made this survival story possible: Bishop Veterinarian Hospital: Thank you for taking this sweet girl in on a moment's notice and providing top-notch medical care. Stacy with 4 for Paws: Words cannot express our gratitude for covering the cost of her treatment. Because of your overwhelming generosity, this little fighter is expected to survive and thrive! The Missing Piece: A Temporary Foster Home While she has beaten the hardest part of the virus, sh...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU AUG 06 2026 Today the large high pressure system over the SW will slowly drift toward Eastern Nevada / Western UT. With that, temps will continue on the warm side. So, a Major Heat Warning will still be in effect. Expect then temps to hover around 104° in Bishop thru Saturday. Then we can expect a possible modest moisture surge by Sunday or Monday, finally lowering temps. Stay tuned on this...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 105 / 63 Big Pine: 103 / 68 Independence: 103 / 72 Lone Pine: 102 / 76 Olancha: 105 / 78 Mammoth Lakes: 84 / 60 Death Valley: 124 / 97 https://sierrawave.net/sierra-atmospheric-forecast-august-6th/

​🗓️ NEW DATE! ​Join us for the 4th Annual Health & Community Fair! An all-ages event celebrating health and wellness in the community. ​📅 When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ​📍 Where: SIHD’s front lawn (Southern Inyo Healthcare District) ​🎟️ Admission: Free ​What to expect: ​🚚 Food trucks & vendors ​🩺 Free blood pressure & glucose testing ​🎁 Giveaways ​Interested in reserving a space? There is NO FEE! For more information or an application, contact: ​Contact: Ritz Perkins ​📧 Email: mperkins@sihd.org ​📞 Phone: 760-876-5501 ext. 2210 https://sierrawave.net/4th-annual-health-community-fair/