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PRESS RELEASE   MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2026 A Municipal Election will be held in the City of Bishop on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing two Councilmembers to full (four year) terms on the Bishop City Council.  Councilmembers are paid $500.00 per month. Nomination Papers will be available from the City Clerk by appointment starting on Monday, July 13, 2026. The deadline for filing Nomination Papers (for both candidates who are incumbents and candidates who are not incumbants) is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.  The incumbents in the offices up for election are Stephen Muchovej and Karen Schwartz.  If an incumbent (i) does not file nomination papers by the August 7, 2026 deadline, or (ii) files nomination papers but the papers are then withdrawn by the August 7, 2026 deadline, then nomination papers for candidates (other than a person who was the incumbent on August 7, 2026) will continue to be accepted until August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.  In order to be ...

MAMMOTH COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT Post Office Box 597 Mammoth Lakes, California 93546-0597 827th Regular Meeting of the Mammoth Community Water District Board of Directors Thursday, July 16, 2026 Please Note: This meeting will be conducted both in-person in the District's Boardroom at 1315 Meridian Blvd., Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 and by video/teleconference using the information provided below. 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# Members of the public will have the opportunity to direct...

THE WORK IS DONE AT MENDENHALL PARK After 2 years of planning, budgeting and working with the students of Big Pine School, the new playground is on its way! Demolitions, removal of berms and site prep will soon give way to new equipment and design. We were able to budget $250,000 for this project and make it work so the new equipment will be exactly what the students wanted. I’m so proud of the kids at Big Pine School who chose Mendenhall Park for their ‘Better World Day’ project. They studied the history, did community surveys, raised funds for improvements and came to the Board of Supervisors meeting, twice! Thank you to our Inyo County Parks, Public Works and Project Management office for the work, planning, design, and negotiations with vendors. Looking forward to the ribbon cutting on Manday, July 13 at 5:30. There will be free food sponsored by the Inyo County Board and the Big Pine Civic Club. https://sierrawave.net/the-work-is-done-at-mendenhall-park/

​Inyo County is exploring opportunities for a Community Resilience Center! Offering community support during extreme temperatures or power outages. ☀️⛈️ ​What is a Community Resilience Center? ​A gathering space for the community ​A cooling center during an extreme heat wave ​A power source to charge electronic devices during a power outage ​A shelter with food and resources during an emergency ​Potential Features Include: ​Solar panels ☀️ ​Heating/cooling 🌡️ ​Education and programming 📚 ​Free wifi 📶 ​Emergency food, water, and supplies 💧 ​Refrigeration (for medicine or formula) 🍼 ​EV charging and backup power ⚡ ​Take our survey to win a raffle prize! 🎁 ​A Community Resilience Center is a place where people can stay safe and supported during emergencies, with reliable power, resources, and supplies. We want to hear from you—what would make this space feel safe and comfortable for you and your family? ​👉 Scan the QR code to complete the short survey and be entered to win a RAFFLE...

11,000 California Drivers Ordered to Retake Written DMV Test or Lose License INYO / MONO COUNTY — The California Department of Motor Vehicles has ordered an estimated 11,000 motorists across the state to retake their written knowledge tests immediately, or face losing their driving privileges entirely. The sweeping mandate targets a specific group: any driver who successfully passed their written exam between **July 2025 and April 2026**. According to officials, the DMV's internal monitoring systems flagged "testing anomalies" and irregularities within that specific window. While the agency has strictly declined to release details on what exactly triggered the flags—leaving drivers in the dark about whether the issue stems from cheating or data errors—they did confirm the problem was not caused by an internal technical glitch or an AI malfunction. If you are affected, you should look for an official, physical notice in your mailbox. What Affected Drivers Need to Do: 1. ...

AGENDA NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING July 15, 2026, 3:30 pm Open Session scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm The Board meets in person at 2957 Birch Street, Bishop, CA 93514. Members of the public will be allowed to attend in person or via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom. TO CONNECT VIA ZOOM: (A link is also available on the NIHD Website) https://us06web.zoom.us/s/86114057527 Webinar ID: 861 1405 7527 Passcode: 898843 PHONE CONNECTION: (669) 444-9171 (719) 359-4580 Webinar ID: 861 1405 7527 - Call to order at 3:30 pm - Public comment on closed session items - Adjournment to closed session for: a. Conference with Legal Counsel: Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Potential Cases: 1 Open Session Scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm - Return to open session and report on any actions taken in closed session. - Pledge of Allegiance - Public Comment: The purpose of pub...