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SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Extended in Mono County with Updated Schedule     Due to weather impacts, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended its in-person Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) support in Mono County and updated the schedule.   June Lake Community Center Monday, Feb. 23 – Friday, Feb. 25 Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm   Lee Vining Community Center Monday, March 2 – Thursday, March 5 Hours: ·    Monday, March 2: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ·    Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3-4: 12:30pm – 6:00pm ·    Thursday, March 5: 10:00am – 6:00pm   Please Note: ·    Businesses from any Mono County community may visit either location for in-person support. ·    Business owners can begin an application with no obligation to accept a loan. The deadline to apply is November 6, 2026.   More Information: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer below-market fixed rates (around 4%), 30-year terms, and 12-month deferred payments, helping businesses address both short- and long-t...
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Carl Wayne Cox May 23, 1939 - February 10, 2026   Carl “Wayne” Cox of Bishop, CA, passed away peacefully in his home on February 10th with his wife by his side. Wayne was born on May 23, 1939, in Stockton, CA, to parents Carl and Viola Cox. He attended Edison High School and Delta College in Stockton. After graduating, he went on to court reporting school in San Francisco. At this time in his life, he was a talented bowler and played the saxophone in a jazz band. While in college, Wayne met his wife, Vicki. They were married on December 14, 1963, in Stockton, sharing 65 loving years together.   Following his schooling, they moved to Bishop, adopted two daughters and Wayne began his career with the Inyo County Superior Court in Independence. At the courthouse, Wayne was known for his diligent stenographic work, friendly disposition, and his colorful and patterned ties. Wayne worked as a court reporter for 40 years until his retirement in 2004.   Throughout his life, Wayne was a sports f...
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Forest Service announces $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools and wildfire preparedness (Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026) -- The U.S. Forest Service today announced it is issuing $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2024, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest System lands. These payments help sustain public schools, maintain local roads, strengthen wildfire preparedness, and support other essential services in rural communities. “For many rural counties, SRS payments aren’t optional – they’re essential,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “The Forest Service’s annual payments provide reliable, predictable funding that rural states and counties depend on. These payments strengthen local schools and infrastructure while honoring the partnership between national forests and the communities that surround them.” The 2024 payments include Title I and Title III...
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Bishop Bronco Wrestling                                February 14, 2026                               By Dr. Mark Hodges This past Friday and Saturday, seven Bishop Broncos competed in the Central Section Division 5 Tournament in Bakersfield - the first step on the road to the state championships. Representing Bishop were senior Kano Graves; juniors Jaidyn McKellips, Daxen Svacina, and Gabe Montoya; sophomore Messi Trejo; and freshmen Jay Mena and Mikey Valle. To advance to next weekend’s Central Section Finals, wrestlers needed to place in the top three. Those with one loss moved into the consolation bracket, where they battled for a shot at third place. At 120 pounds, freshman Jay Mena faced two tough opponents and finished 0–2. At 132 pounds, Gabe Montoya was pinned in his opening match but stormed back with three dominant wins: 24–12, 21–3, and a pin to reach the third‑place match. He came up just short and finished fourth. Wrestling at 144 pounds, Jaidyn McKellips went 2–2 and fi...
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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI FEB 20 2026 It looks like our large, deep and cold (540 dm) troughing has finally exited the area. So clearing skies in the Owens Valley and partly cloudy skies in Mammoth. Today should be a nice day with lighter winds. So a great day to dig out of this week's snow. Your temps will remain well below normal, but who cares, the Sun will be out! Have a Great Go Do It Weekend...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 43 / 12 Wind Chill -1 Big Pine: 43 / 13 Independence: 44 / 16 Lone Pine: 40 / 21 Olancha: 41 / 22 Mammoth Lakes: 34 / 10 Death Valley: 61 / 35 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecast-february-20th/
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PR26:06 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/19/2026 Bismarck Obando Press Secretary 916-201-9261 | Bobando@sco.ca.gov Mariana Carine Assistant Press Secretary 916-838-5283 | Mcarine@sco.ca.gov   State Controller Malia M. Cohen Continues to Urge Fiscal Discipline as the State’s Revenue Collections Show Strength Through January   SACRAMENTO — State Controller Malia M. Cohen today released her January Cash Report which shows solid revenue collections for the fiscal year through January. With persistent global economic uncertainty remaining a concern, Controller Cohen continues to urge budget leaders to limit budgetary borrowing and reduce the size of projected multi-year deficits in order to best position the state to face potential revenue volatility. According to the Controller’s Monthly Statement of General Fund Cash Receipts and Disbursements, receipts for the fiscal year through January exceeded the 2026-27 Governor’s Budget estimate by $6.9 billion, or 5.1 percent. Spending wa...
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Date: February 19, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 2/23/2026 to 2/27/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of February 23 – February 27.   Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues. New Traffic Impacts Inyo County   - Bishop Utility Work – On U.S. 395 from Mandich Street to Jay Street, the southbound outside lane and shoulder will close while utility crews repair streetlights on Tuesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays. Mono County - June Lake Traffic Breaks – On State Route 158 S (June Lake Loop) from U.S. 395 to the winter closure gate near Silver Lake, there will be intermittent traffic breaks Tuesday through Fr...
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