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Leon Joseph Coufal
1958– 2024 Leon Joseph Coufal, age 65, resident of Bishop for 10 years, was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 19, 1958. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at 10:57pm on April 16, 2024, at the Bishop Care Center. He was surrounded by his highest earthly priority, his family. Lee, as most people knew him, was born in Los Angeles, and was raised in Anaheim, CA. He lived his adult life in Port Angeles, Washington and La Mirada, CA before moving to Bishop. Besides his family, he loved fishing, woodworking, and clocks (Certified Horologist). He was professionally a heavy equipment operator, and cabinet and furniture maker. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Alois and Phyllis Coufal, and brother Michael Coufal. He is survived by his daughter Jessica (Sean) Gray of Irvine, CA; 5 siblings: sister Irene Miller of Bishop, brother Gene (Nancy) Coufal of Bishop, sister Charlene Coufal (Bruce Burton) of Anaheim, CA, brother Marvin (Kim) Coufal of Crestline...
Date: April 30, 2024 District: 9 – Bishop Contact: Christopher Andriessen Phone: (760) 937-7217 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caltrans is Increasing Safety on U.S. 6 in Inyo County BISHOP – Caltrans is making changes to U.S. 6 in Bishop to improve the driver experience and increase safety. On Monday, April 22, Caltrans maintenance crews installed K-Rail through the no-parking zone along the southbound side of U.S. 6 and the westbound shoulder of Wye Road. Maintenance crews will install more K-Rail along U.S. 6 in the coming weeks as further changes go into effect. Caltrans, in cooperation with the City of Bishop, will remove the temporary portable restrooms and trash cans along U.S. 6 between Wye Road and North Fork Bishop Creek. By removing these facilities, Caltrans is aiming to reduce the amount of illegal dumping that has occurred since they were installed. Tractor-trailers and other large vehicles are encouraged to use facilities further south in Inyo County that can p...
The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster
Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Area Forecast Discussion - Tue Apr 30 2024 Our Forecast Area remains under a dry NW flow this work week. This flow is very conductive of shotwave passages, which will bring dailey afternoon breezes. Additionally, a dry shortwave will pass through our area Wednesday / Thursday, bringing windy conditions (30 - 40 mph) and cooler temperatures to both Inyo and Mono Counties. Friday that wave pushes East, with warmer conditions and signal digit humidities...DMATT Temperatures Today: Bishop: 81 / 40
Big Pine: 80 / 44
Independence: 82 / 49
Lone Pine: 81 / 52
Olancha: 82 / 52
Mammoth Lakes: 59 / 30
Death Valley: 99 / 68 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-april-30-2024/
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http://quickmap.dot.ca.qov Monday, April 29, 2024@ 14:52 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions:
395: NO RESTRICTIONS
203: NO RESTRICTIONS
202: NO RESTRICTIONS
190: FULL CLOSURE from 395 to Jct. 136
182: NO RESTRICTIONS
178: NO RESTRICTIONS
168W: NO RESTRICTIONS
168E: NO RESTRICTIONS
167: NO RESTRICTIONS
158S: NO RESTRICTIONS
136: NO RESTRICTIONS
120W: WINTER CLOSURE from Tuolumne/ Mono County line Pm 0.0 to Poole Power Plant Road (lower gate)
Pm 8.560
120E: NO RESTRICTIONS
127: NO RESTRICTIONS
108: NO RESTRICTIONS
89: NO RESTRICTIONS
58: NO RESTRICTIONS
14: HIGH WIND ADVISORY from LA/Kern County Line to Red Rock Canyon (Pm 40.0) 6: NO RESTRICTIONS 120:Tioga Pass WINTER CLOSURE 11/21/2023@ 15:03 Hrs.
108:Sonora Pass WINTER CLOSURE 01/02/2024 @ 08:0...
The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster
Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Area Forecast Discussion - Mon Apr 29 2024 Heading into the workweek ahead, we will be under a broad cyclonic flow, with shortwaves moving across the PACNW. Because of those systems to our North, temperatures in our area will seesaw back and forth, then gradually return to normal by Friday. Along with that, dry weather with periods of moderate gusty winds look likely...DMATT Temperatures Today: Bishop: 82 / 42
Big Pine: 80 / 46
Independence: 82 / 51
Lone Pine: 80 / 54
Olancha: 81 / 53
Mammoth Lakes: 58 / 33
Death Valley: 98 / 68 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-april-29-2024/
Man dies while hiking Mosaic Canyon Trail
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A 66-year-old man from Gig Harbor, Washington died while hiking with his wife in Death Valley National Park on April 5. The man was about one mile up Mosaic Canyon Trail when he appears to have suffered an acute medical event. Other hikers used the satellite SOS function on their iPhone to call for help at 9:45 am. A registered nurse and nurse practitioner who were also hiking in the area attempted to revive the man. Park rangers arrived around 10:30 and joined the ongoing resuscitation efforts. The man was declared dead at 11:04 am. The deceased man was carried to the trailhead by a National Park Service SAR team and transferred to the care of the Inyo County Coroner.
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Death Valley National Park is the homeland of the Timbisha Shoshone and preserves natural resources, cultural resources, exceptional wilderness, scenery, and learning experiences within the nation’s largest conserved des...
California Department of Transportation
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Saturday, April 27, 2024@ 10:00 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions:
395: NO RESTRICTIONS
203: NO RESTRICTIONS
202: NO RESTRICTIONS
190: FULL CLOSURE from 395 to Jct. 136
182: NO RESTRICTIONS
178: NO RESTRICTIONS
168W: NO RESTRICTIONS
168E: NO RESTRICTIONS
167: NO RESTRICTIONS
158S: NO RESTRICTIONS
136: NO RESTRICTIONS
120W: WINTER CLOSURE from Tuolumne/ Mono County line Pm 0.0 to Poole Power Plant Road (lower gate)
Pm 8.560
120E: NO RESTRICTIONS
127: NO RESTRICTIONS
108: NO RESTRICTIONS
89: NO RESTRICTIONS
58: NO RESTRICTIONS
14: NO RESTRICTIONS
6: NO RESTRICTIONS
120: Tioga Pass WINTER CLOSURE 11/21/2023@ 15:03 Hrs.
108: Sonora Pass WINTER CLOSURE 01/02/2024@ 08:00 Hrs.
89: Monitor Pass OPEN 04/10/2024 @ 11 :57 Hrs.
158N: North June Lk ...
Date: April 25, 2024
District: 9 – Eastern Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties
Contact: Michael.Lingberg@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 4/29/2024 – 5/3/2024 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the
week of April 29 – May 3. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of
equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues.
New Project Work
Inyo County
Fish Springs Pavement Repair – On U.S. 395 from the southern junction with Fish
Springs Road to the northern junction south of Big Pine, the shoulders in both
directions will close to allow crews to repair pavement Monday through Friday from
7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Mono County
Mammoth Lakes Vault Inspections –
On the westbound lanes of State Route
203 between Mountain Boulevard and Forest Trail, ...
Inyo County, CA - April 26, 2024: Community members joined Inyo County Health and Human Services Department, in partnership with the Inyo County Office of Education, Inyo County Superior Court, Wild Iris, and CASA of the Owens Valley, for the Children’s Memorial Day flag raising ceremony on April 26, 2024. Children’s Memorial Day was established by the California Assembly in April 1997, which formally declared the fourth Friday in April as a statewide annual observance day. On the fourth Friday in April every year the Children’s Memorial Flag is to be flown statewide in memory of all the young lives lost in California due to violence in the previous year. Children’s Memorial Day concludes the month of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month Activities by honoring children who have lost their lives as a result of child abuse and neglect. Each year, Child Welfare agencies across the nation received over 3 million reports of child abuse and neglect and provided intervention service...
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http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Friday, April 26, 2024@ 09:30 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions:
395: HIGH WIND ADVISORY from SBD/Kern Co. Line to Lone Pine
203: NO RESTRICTIONS
202: NO RESTRICTIONS
190: FULL CLOSURE from 395 to Jct. 136
182: NO RESTRICTIONS
178: NO RESTRICTIONS
168W: NO RESTRICTIONS
168E: NO RESTRICTIONS
167: NO RESTRICTIONS
158S: NO RESTRICTIONS
136: NO RESTRICTIONS
120W: WINTER CLOSURE from Tuolumne/ Mono County line Pm 0.0 to Pciole Power Plant Road (lower gate)
Pm 8.560
120E: NO RESTRICTIONS
127: NO RESTRICTIONS
108: NO RESTRICTIONS
89: NO RESTRICTIONS
58: HIGH WIND ADVISORY from Cache Creek (KER Pm 107) to Kern/SBD Co. Line
14: HIGH WIND ADVISORY from LA/Kern Co. Line to Red Rock Canyon (KER Pm 40)
6: NO RESTRICTIONS https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-road-con...
• Wind Advisory for Owens Valley/Eastern Sierra Slopes until 8 pm PDT this evening.
• West-northwest winds gusting 40-55 mph between Olancha and Pearsonville will create hazardous conditions for high profile vehicles on sections of US 395. https://sierrawave.net/high-wind-advisory-will-create-hazardous-conditions-for-high-profile-vehicles-on-sections-of-us-395/
Owens Valley / Death Valley / Mammoth / Mono County
Dennis Mattinson / Eastern Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster
Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5
Forecast Discussion - Fri Apr 26 2024 Water vapor imagery yesterday, showed the next trough off the coast, poised to drop into our area today. It will bring scattered rain showers to the Owens Valley and very light, slushy snow to Mammoth (Mammoth Main 1 - 2 inches). Along with that, expect surface winds 30 - 40 mph in wind prone areas. It will also bring a cold air mass, with Friday the coolest day of the week. The system looks to leave the area Saturday, setting up a more zonal flow in Inyo and Mono County. So a warming trend back to the mid 80s in the Owens Valley by Tuesday and Mammoth the low 60s...DMATT Temperatures Today: Bishop: 67 / 35
Big Pine: 66 / 39
Independence: 67 / 42
Lone Pine: 68 / 45
Olancha: 69 / 43
Mammoth Lakes: 40 / 25
Death Valley: 86 / 64 https://sierrawave.net/88623-2/
The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster
Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Thu Apr 25 2024 Increasing clouds today, then Friday another piece of energy slides into the area, with the biggest impact the wind. Plan on light snow showers over the mountains with Mammoth Main picking up about an 1 inch of new snow. At this time, it looks like the Owens Valley will have a slight chance of scattered showers (possibly T-storms), with mostly the wind. Noticeably cooler air comes with this system, with high temps only 68° in Bishop Friday. Even Death Valley has a slight chance of showers Friday....DMATT Temperatures Today: Bishop: 75 / 40
Big Pine: 73 / 44
Independence: 74 / 46
Lone Pine: 73 / 49
Olancha: 75 / 49
Mammoth Lakes: 48 / 32
Death Valley: 94 / 65 https://sierrawave.net/?p=88616
Girls California City Track vs. Girls Bishop Union Track
Girls Varsity Track & Field Spring 23-24 · Monday, April 15, 2024 School
Score California City
28 Bishop Union
72 Event
1st Place 100 Meter
Gabby VeenkerBishop Union 200 Meter
Audrey CokeleyBishop Union 800 Meter
Ashley FittBishop Union 1600 Meter
Anwyn BensonBishop Union 100 Meter Hurdles
Meghenna WesterveltBishop Union 300 Meter Hurdles
Clare HaverstockBishop Union Event
1st Place 400 Meter Hurdles
Alyssa BuchholzBishop Union 4 x 100 Meter
Bishop Union Relay TeamBishop Union 4 x 400 Meter
Bishop Union Relay TeamBishop Union Long Jump
Meghenna WesterveltBishop Union Triple Jump
Ellie CrallBishop Union Discus
Audrey CokeleyBishop Union 100 Meter Place
Name
School
Round
Points
Time 1st
Gabby Veenker
Bishop Union
Final
5
00:13.07 200 Meter Place
Name
School
Round
Points
Time 3rd
Audrey Cokeley
Bishop Union
Final
1
00:32.18 800 Meter Place
Name
Sch...
Good morning, I just want to make everyone aware that the May 2 special meeting has been cancelled and we’ll attempt to reschedule at a later date. Thank you, Darcy Ellis Assistant Clerk of the Board/ Public Relations Liaison 224 N. Edwards St. P.O. Drawer N (mail) Independence, CA 93526 (760) 878-0373 ● (760) 878-0292 https://sierrawave.net/inyo-county-board-of-supervisors-may-2nd-meeting-cancelled/
Boy California City vs. Bishop Union Track Meet
Boys Varsity Track & Field Spring 23-24 · Monday, April 15, 2024 School
Score California City
52 Bishop Union
63 Event
1st Place 100 Meter
Jordan LemonsBishop Union 400 Meter
Alexander AdkinsBishop Union 800 Meter
Denzel GomezBishop Union 110 Meter Hurdles
Alexander AdkinsBishop Union 4 x 100 Meter
Bishop Union Relay TeamBishop Union 4 x 400 Meter
Bishop Union Relay TeamBishop Union Event
1st Place Long Jump
Joe AlmeidaBishop Union Triple Jump
Joe AlmeidaBishop Union High Jump
Denzel GomezBishop Union Shot Put
Joseph LentBishop Union Discus
Dre GarnderBishop Union 100 Meter Place
Name
School
Round
Points
Time 3rd
Jordan Lemons
Bishop Union
Final
1
00:12.33 400 Meter Place
Name
School
Round
Points
Time 2nd
Alexander Adkins
Bishop Union
Final
3
01:03.92 800 Meter Place
Name
School
Round
Points
Time 1st
Denzel Gomez
Bishop Union
Final
5
02:19....
Bishop varsity softball traveled to Frazier Mt Tuesday 4/23. Bishop came away with the win 19 to 3. Riley Vannest pitched all 5 innings. Allowing 5 hits, 6 strike outs, 5 walks and 4 hit batters. Offensively, Katya Fierro was 2 for 5 with a triple, reached first on an error, 1RBI and 3 runs scored Sienna Fuller was 2 for 4 with a sacrifice bunt, reached first on a fielders choice, 3 stolen bases, 1 RBI, 1 run scored Riley Vannest was 1 for 3, reached first on an error, 1 walk, 1 hit by pitch, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored Baileigh Momberg was 2 for 4 with a double, 1 walk, 2 stolen bases, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored Ginger Lowden was 1 for 3, with a double to the fence, 1 walk, reached first on an error, 2 stolen bases, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored Faye Spoonhunter was 1 for 3 with a Homerun, 1 walk, reached first on an error, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored Cambrie Lanphear was 1 for 3, reached first on an error, 1 hit by pitch, 2 stolen bases, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored Shelby Maillet had 1 walk, reac...
The Broncos traveled to Frazier Mt. Tuesday and beat the Falcons 18-3 offensively for the Broncos Reuben Nicholson 3-3 2RBIs 2Rs Darious Fierro 2-2 1R Bodie Garcia 3-5 1RBI 2Rs Andrew Rosga 1-1 1RBI Will Kemp 1-1 2B. BB Richie Talavera 1-3 2Rs Noah Cathey 1-3 2RBIs 2Rs Blaise Lemons 1-3 1RBI 2Rs Jamison Wolfe 1-3 3RBIs 2sacs 1R Defensively for the Broncos Richie Talavera got the start and went 3innings went 6Ks 5BBs allowed 2 runs on 4 hits Jamison Wolfe came in in relief and went 2 innings had 3Ks 1BB allowed 1run on 3 hits Bishop Union Varsity Baseball Head Coach James Chase (760)920-5330 https://sierrawave.net/broncos-varsity-baseball-scores-for-4-23-frazier-mt/
Last Precipitation Conditions Report
of the Eastern Sierra’s “Rainy Season”
The concept of a “body clock” is fairly understandable. When one’s sleep/wake schedule is interrupted, the mind may grasp the change but the body is still functioning on its own concept of day and night. The deluge from Hurricane Hilary last August, plus a relatively cool early spring, may introduce the idea of a “body calendar” to Eastern Sierra residents, a region with distinct precipitation/no precipitation, hot/cold rhythms.
In other words, how many locals have to check the actual calendar to realize the East Side is about to transition into summer, the historical drop in precipitation and rise in temperatures? Adding to the climatic confusion is the record setting 301-percent of normal 2022-23 rainy season. The 2023-24 “rain season” was close to normal at 98-percent, but the whole concept of “normal” has been seriously skewed.
With the exception of Rock Creek and Sawmill, the East Side’s s...
SPECIAL MEETING April 26, 2024
(Unless otherwise specified by time, items scheduled for either morning or afternoon sessions will be heard according to available time and presence of interested persons.) Start Time
1 P.M.
1)
Pledge of Allegiance
2)
Contract for Public Defender Services with Elizabeth Corpora
County Counsel | John Vallejo, Nate Greenberg 5 minutes Recommended Action: Ratify and approve the agreement between the County of Inyo and Elizabeth Corpora for the provision of public defender services in an amount not to exceed $230,000 for the period of April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and authorize the Chairperson to sign, contingent upon all appropriate signatures being obtained.
3)
2024-2025 LADWP Annual Operations Plan Water Department | Holly Alpert 20 minutes (10 min. Presentation / 10 min. Discussion) Recommended Action: Receive presentation concerning Inyo County’s comments on draft 2024-2025 LADWP Annual Operations Plan and provide direction to st...
The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster
Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Area Forecast Discussion - Tue Apr 23 2024 Mostly sunny with mild temperatures today. Then we have a pair of storms move through the region Wednesday thru Friday, with a chance of precipitation possible. So Mammoth, Aspendell, and the Sierra Crest look to have a chance (20% - 40%) of snow showers, tomorrow thru Friday and the Owens Valley a slight chance (20%) of rain showers Friday. With all of this, temps move back to early Spring norms Friday as well...DMATT Temperatures Today: Bishop: 81 / 46
Big Pine: 80 / 49
Independence: 81 / 51
Lone Pine: 80 / 53
Olancha: 81 / 50
Mammoth Lakes: 56 / 35
Death Valley: 100 / 68 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-tuesday-april-23-2024/
Bishop Girls Varsity Softball hosted Kern Valley on Friday 4/19. Bishop lost 6 to 18 in 5 innings. Ginger Lowden pitched 4 innings, giving up 12 runs on 9 hits, 2 strikeouts, 5 walks and 1 hit batter. Riley Van Nest pitched 1 inning, giving up 6 runs on 3 hits, and 3 walks. Kern Valley had 11 unearned runs. Offensively Katya Fierro was 1 for 3, reached first on an error and had 1 stolen base Sienna Fuller had a sacrifice fly, reached first on a fielder's choice, had 1 RBI, 1 stolen base and 1 run scored. Kris Sorensen was 1 for 3 with 1 run scored. Shea Ludwick reached first 2 times on errors and had 1 run scored. Ginger Lowden was 1 for 3 with a triple, reached first on an error and fielders choice, had 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Faye Spoonhunter had a sacrifice bunt Cambrie Lanphear was 1 for 2 with a triple, 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Shelby Maillet had 1 RBI Tannyr Ludwick walked once with 1 RBI https://sierrawave.net/bishop-broncos-girls-varsity-softball-vs-kern-valley-4-19/
Community Coffee Community Coffee is taking place this Thursday, April 25 at 8:30am. Our guest speakers will share on the upcoming fishing season and access to Yosemite! Join us to hear about these thrilling spring and summer activities. Click here for details Student Job Fair Don't miss our upcoming Student Job Fair on Thursday, May 2nd. Chamber members, meet potential employees for your seasonal and part-time entry-level roles. Sign up now and ensure your business thrives during our summer season! Click here for details This Week Monday, April 22
Open Mic
Distant Brewing Tuesday, April 23
Trivia Night
Mammoth Brewing Fly Fishing Film Tour
Minaret Cinemas Thursday, April 25
Community Coffee
Zoom Meeting Mammoth Trails
Mammoth Brewing Co. Gibson Collins
Distant Brewing Friday, April 26
IMACA
St.Joseph Church Business Awards Nominations Open Now until Aug. 1
Business Excellence Full Event Calendar Chamber News Power Lunch: California's Jobs First (Forme...
Mammoth Mountain is living up to its name with a development plan on a 20-acre parcel that would include a new main lodge, an eight-story hotel with 250 rooms, 209 residential units, and 95,000 square feet of commercial space. The tentative plan, presented to the Mono County Board of Supervisors earlier this month, also included an additional 15-acre parcel for wastewater treatment and up to 45 residential units.
The Board was assured final decisions would not be made until 2025-26 following opportunities for community input. With multiple owners involved with the land, the United States Forest Service, and a private entity, both the National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Quality Act reviews will be required. As of the presentation to the Supervisors, the Town of Mammoth Lakes’ Town Council had not seen a formal presentation of the proposal.
Other elements of the plan include a realignment of State Route 203. The State wants the Town to take ownership of the...
The second round of league action started off well for the Broncos with 3 runs in the first against rival KernValley. A big inning in the 1st and another in the 3rd Bishop cruised on to an 8-4 win at home. Offensively for the Broncos Jamison Wolfe 1-1 with a sac an RBI and 1BB,R Victor Esparza 1-4 w/ 2B, RBI, R Reuben Nicholson 1-2 RBI, 2Rs 2SBs Bodie Garcia 1-3 w/ 2B 2RBIs Blaise Lemons 1-1 sac, 2RBIs Defensively for the Bodie Garcia got the start went 5innings with 4 Ks allowed 3 hits and no runs Noah Cathey came in in middle relief for 1 inning allowed 4 hits and 2 Runs Jamison Wolfe came in in the 7th to finish it up had 1K, 1run on 2 Hits https://sierrawave.net/bronco-baseball-vs-kern-valley/
The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster
Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Area Forecast Discussion - Mon Apr 22 2024 Well if you liked Sunday, you are sure to be happy with today. Temps are still some 10 degrees above average. But this is spring and heights begin to fall by Tuesday, as a cut off low works its way down the coast and phases in with a trough over N. Rockies. It will then slowly move inland this week. Most precipitation will be limited to the higher terrain of Mammoth and the Sierra Crest, Wednesday thru the weekend, with the Owens Valley seeingfire showers on Friday. All in all then, there will be almost a 20° drop in temps from today, down to a high of only 67° in Bishop over the weekend...DMATT Temperatures Today: Bishop: 86° / 48°
Big Pine: 85° / 51°
Independence: 86° / 53°
Lone Pine: 84° / 55°
Olancha: 84° / 54°
Mammoth Lakes: 63° / 36°
Death Valley: 107° / 72° https://sierrawave.net...
Ron Wakabayashi to Receive the Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award at 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage LOS ANGELES — Ron Wakabayashi, former Regional Director, United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award. The award, named after the late chair of the Manzanar Committee who was one of the founders of the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage and was the driving force behind the creation of the Manzanar National Historic Site, will be presented at the 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage on Saturday, April 27, 2024, starting at 11:30 AM, at the Manzanar National Historic Site. Wakabayashi, who was one of the pioneers who participated in the first organized Manzanar Pilgrimage in 1969, was born in Reno, Nevada during the war years and had family members incarcerated at Rohwer and Topaz. After his family returned to Los Angeles in 1947, Wakabayashi attended California State University, Los Angeles before b...
Boaters and Anglers Cautioned of High Water Level Conditions in Crowley Lake for Upcoming Fish Opener
LADWP Encourages Everyone to Please Recreate Responsibly Around Water Ways! Boaters and Anglers Cautioned of High Water Level Conditions in Crowley Lake for Upcoming Fish Opener
LADWP Encourages Everyone to Please Recreate Responsibly Around Water Ways!
CROWLEY LAKE, CA (April 19, 2024) - Water level conditions at Long Valley Reservoir (Crowley Lake) will be above average for this year’s April 27 fish opener. The 2023 historic snowpack and subsequent extreme runoff brought a lot of water to the Eastern Sierra region resulting in full reservoirs, including Crowley Lake. LADWP Aqueduct personnel continue to manage last year’s runoff and plan to release water at the end of this month to accommodate for the expected additional spring runoff. LADWP is working closely with the Crowley Lake Fish Camp to inform the public as much as possible about waterway conditions. We ask the public t...
The Bronco JV Softball team won their league contest against Kern Valley 15-14, April 19, 2024, in Bishop. This was another big team win for the Broncos as 12 players contributed during the game. There were many standouts in this game, the most notable being Kinlei Romero, Sophia Stanley and Aubree Frechette. Kinlei went 4-4 and scored 3 runs(including the winning run). Sophia had 2 singles, a double and scored 2 runs. Aubree scored a run and had 2 hits, including the walk-off winning run. Jillian Wolfe pitched 5 innings, gave up 14 runs and struck out 3. Other players contributing to this game were: Cadence Knott: 3 singles, 3 RBI’s and scored 2 runs Sophie Dishion: 3 singles, an RBI and scored 2 runs Jillian Wolfe: 3 singles and scored 2 runs Taylor Currie: 1 single and scored a run Kinlei Romero: 3 singles, 3 RBI’s and scored 2 runs Lizette Romero: A single and scored a run Azul Aranzubia: A single and scored a run Riley Phillips: A single and 2 RBI’s Jocelyn Flores: 3 stol...
Death Valley National Park
News Release Release Date: April 19, 2024 Contact: Nichole Andler, 760-786-3279, nichole_andler@nps.gov Historic Borax Wagon Lost to Fire DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A wooden wagon and three housing units were damaged or destroyed in two separate fires at a privately-owned resort within Death Valley National Park. Just after midnight on April 4, park rangers responded to the first fire, which was behind the Borax Museum. The fire destroyed a historic wooden wagon that was used in the 1890s to transport borax out of Death Valley. ‘Old Dinah,’ the steam engine that pulled the wagon, was adjacent to the fire but escaped significant damage. Old Dinah was in use just after the famous Twenty Mule Team era. Only five wagons sets were constructed and used during the Twenty Mule Team era from 1883 to 1898. Of those only three are currently relatively intact. This includes a set on display at the U.S. Borax Company headquar...
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anna Scott, HHS Director
(760) 873-3305 CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL DAY FLAG RAISING INYO COUNTY, CA April 26, 2023: Children and community partners are invited to join Inyo County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Children’s Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2023 at the Clint G. Quilter County Building, 1360 North Main Street, Bishop, California. Children’s Memorial Day concludes April’s Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month Activities by honoring children who have lost their lives as a result of child abuse and neglect.
The latest data from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families reflects child welfare agencies responded to 3,096,101 reports of abuse and neglect in 2022 and provided intervention services to approximately 559,000 children nationwide, helping families stay together or come back together while taking steps to ensure their safety. However...
BISHOP, Calif., April 19, 2024 — Seven recreation sites on Inyo National Forest (Forest) will now be run by concessionaire under Vista Recreation’s permit, starting April 26, 2024. One site, June Lake Beach, will have a new $10 day use fee, with the remaining six sites’ fees unchanged. June Lake Beach After many summers of safety concerns at June Lake Beach regarding illegal parking, emergency vehicle access and increased public use, the new fee will help the Forest and Vista Recreation in staffing, operations and maintenance of June Lake Beach facilities, such as cleaning toilets and removing trash. There will also be a $50 seasonal pass available for frequent day use visitors. Both the $10 day use fee and the $50 seasonal pass can be purchased on-site at the entrance kiosk. Campers nearby who walk in will not be charged the new day use fee. Parking lot hours will vary according to peak season days. Campgrounds For the remaining six sites, Vista Recreation will now provide paid camp h...
Hello all, please see the attached board agenda and packet for Tuesday's meeting. As always, copies can be found at www.ovusd.org. Thank you, Lena Lawson Administrative Coordinator Owens Valley Unified School District P.O. Drawer E - 202 S. Clay Street Independence, CA 93526 Tel: 760-878-2405 Fax: 760-878-2626 https://sierrawave.net/owens-valley-tuesday-april-23-2024-board-agenda-and-packet/
Owens Valley / Death Valley / Mammoth / Mono County
Dennis Mattinson / Eastern Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster
Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5
Forecast Discussion - Fri Apr 19 2024 Aside from isolated shower activity (30%) over Mammoth and the Sierra crest today, dry weather will prevail. Now for those of you waiting for the perfect, "go do it" weekend, this coming weekend is it! So dry conditions with temperatures some 10 degress above average (by Sunday / Monday) in Inyo and Mono County. Here are some high temps by Sunday in our Forecast Area; Bishop 86, Lone Pine 85, Ridgecrest 91, Aspendell 62; Mammoth Lakes 64; Yosemite 55; Reno 82; Death Valley 105. Enjoy the warm weather...DMATT Temperatures Today: Bishop: 80 / 46
Big Pine: 79 / 49
Independence: 79 / 53
Lone Pine: 78 / 56
Olancha: 79 / 55
Mammoth Lakes: 58 / 36
Death Valley: 97 / 70 https://sierrawave.net/?p=88474
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(916) 412-0571 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reel in the Fun this Fishmas!!! Opening Day of Regular Fishing Season set for April 27th MONO COUNTY, Calif. (APRIL 17, 2024) – Eastern Sierra locals and visitors alike are gearing up for “Fishmas,” the official start to the regular fishing season on April 27, 2024. Lakes, streams, and reservoirs will be at very healthy levels, and most will be ice-free following a strong winter and mild spring. Unlike most of California, the majority of the lakes in Mono County are natural, fed by spring snowmelt and surrounded by the jagged landscape of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. “Opening weekend is always highly anticipated, and we look forward to enthusiastically welcoming anglers on April 27th,” said Jeff Simpson, Mono County Economic Development Director. “Mono County Tourism’s Facebook and Instagram pages are the best resources for real-time updates and co...
The MCWD Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 5:45pm. The agenda and materials can be accessed on the MCWD website. Stephanie Hake Executive Assistant Mammoth Community Water District PO Box 597 | 1315 Meridian Blvd. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Office 760.934.2596 ext. 321 Mobile 760.914.0602 shake@mcwd.dst.ca.us https://sierrawave.net/mcwd-board-of-directors-holding-special-board-meeting-thursday-april-18th-at-545-pm/
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FAX: (760) 878-2001 Mike Errante, Public Works Director Ashley Helms, Deputy Director Airports The Southern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee will conduct its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. at the Lone Pine Death Valley Terminal Building. Please contact Ashley Helms for more information at 760-878-0200 The Northern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee will conduct its quarterly meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Bishop Airport Terminal Building. Please contact Ashley Helms for more information at 760-878-0200 https://sierrawave.net/airport-advisory-committee-meeting-notices/
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http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 16:34 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions:
395: NO RESTRICTIONS
203: NO RESTRICTIONS
202: NO RESTRICTIONS
190: FULL CLOSURE from 395 to Jct. 136
182: NO RESTRICTIONS
178: NO RESTRICTIONS
168W: NO RESTRICTIONS
168E: NO RESTRICTIONS
167: NO RESTRICTIONS
158S: NO RESTRICTIONS
136: NO RESTRICTIONS
120W: WINTER CLOSURE from Tuolumne/ Mono County line Pm 0.0 to Poole Power Plant Road (lower gate)
Pm 8.560
120E: NO RESTRICTIONS
127: NO RESTRICTIONS
108: NO RESTRICTIONS
89: NO RESTRICTIONS
58: NO RESTRICTIONS
14: NO RESTRICTIONS
6: NO RESTRICTIONS
120: Tioga Pass WINTER CLOSURE 11/21/2023@ 15:03 Hrs.
108: Sonora Pass WINTER CLOSURE 01/02/2024 @ 08:00 Hrs.
89: Monitor Pass OPEN 04/10/2024 @ 11 :57 Hrs.
158N: North June Lk ...
LADWP and ICOE Offer Scholarship to Support Future Career Technical Education Workforce
Join Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE) in empowering the next generation of skilled workers in Inyo County. These organizations have joined forces for the fifth consecutive year to provide a Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Inyo County interested in the skilled craft fields. This year, five bright minds will receive scholarships of $5,000 each, resulting in a program total of $25,000. The CTE scholarship program is part of a broader initiative to bridge the gap between education and career opportunities in technical fields such as IT and technical engineering, in addition to trade pathways like auto mechanics, woodworking, and welding. By investing in the education and training of local students, LADWP and ICOE are paving the way for future generations to pursue such trades, exploring ...