Eastern Sierra News

Good evening!   You may access the board agenda and packet for next week's meeting here: https://bit.ly/OVBoardMeeting060324   Please note that this is the final meeting for the 2023-24 school year, and the next meeting will be in August.   In partnership, Dr. L/Rosanne A. Lampariello, EdD (she/her/hers) Superintendent/Principal Owens Valley Unified School District 202 S. Clay St š PO Drawer E š Independence, CA  93526 760-878-2405 (office) | 760-878-2626 (fax) | 562-397-9169 (mobile) https://sierrawave.net/owens-valley-unified-school-district-june-4-2024-agenda-and-board-packet/

Forest Service Features - Late May 2024 Edition Forest Service Features Late May - 2024 YCC participants set up small mammal footprint tunnels within the trees of Arz Ehmej Conservation Park, the location of their six-month residential program. Each tunnel contains sticky tape, charcoal, and white contact paper for collecting prints. (Photo courtesy of Lebanon Reforestation Initiative) Restoring Lebanon's Forests In the hills north of Beirut, Lebanon, a group of young citizen scientists collects the footprints of small mammals using contact paper and charcoal. They are hoping they might find signs of forest dormice, a fluffy-tailed, squirrel-like animal that thrives in dense forests. But forest dormice are no longer common in Lebanon, where rapid urbanization, unsustainable forestry practices, and, increasingly, wildfire have reduced Lebanon’s forest cover to just six percent, leaving a highly urbanized population vulnerable to flooding, compromised ground water and polluted ai...

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Owens Valley / Death Valley / Mammoth / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Eastern Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Fri May 31 2024 Flat ridging remains in place today thru the weekend, with a couple of weak waves passing overhead Saturday and another Monday. All this will do is pause our warming trend temporarily. But after Monday high pressure shifts into the Western States. So plan on some significant early June heat, with temps some 10+ degress above normal by Wednesday. How warm will it be Wednesday in Bishop, 100°, in Mammoth lakes near 80° and Death Valley 118°. I'll have more temperature updates in Monday's forecast. Until then, have a "Great Go Do It' weekend"...DMATT Your Temperatures Today:. Bishop: 93 / 52 Big Pine: 92 / 58 Independence: 94 / 63 Lone Pine: 92 / 65 Olancha: 93 / 64 Mammoth Lakes: 70 / 44 Death Valley: 114 / 81 https://sierrawave.net/?p=90188

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The MCWD Board of Directors is cancelling the regularly occurring June Board activity. Notices of Cancellation for the following meetings can be found on the MCWD website: June 19 – Technical Services Committee Meeting June 19 – Finance Committee Meeting June 20 – Board of Directors Regular Meeting https://sierrawave.net/mcwd-board-of-directors-is-cancelling-the-regularly-occurring-june-board-activity/

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The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Thu May 30 2024 The synoptic regime during the latter half of the week, will feature an Eastern Pacific ridge. As such great weather and warming temperatures thru Friday. By Friday and the weekend, temps look to run in the low / mid 90s in the Owens Valley and about 70° for Mammoth. Right now it looks like that high pressure ridge could amplify further across much of the Western states mid next week. Stay tuned to Friday's forecast for updates...DMATT Your Temperatures Today: Bishop: 91 / 52 Big Pine: 90 / 58 Independence: 92 / 63 Lone Pine: 90 / 65 Olancha: 92 / 64 Mammoth Lakes: 70 / 44 Death Valley: 112 / 82 https://sierrawave.net/?p=90144

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FREE TIRE DISPOSAL INYO COUNTY RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES Free tire disposal at the following locations: JUNE 1 – 2 2024 Bishop-Sunland Landfill – June 1st and 2nd Independence Landfill – June 2nd Lone Pine Landfill – June 1st and 2nd Big Pine Transfer Station – June 1st LANDFILL HOURS 7:30 – 3:30 County residents may dispose of up to nine (9)* passenger or truck tires without rims, on the date and time listed above, for FREE! (No heavy equipment tires) *Note: California law prohibits transport of more than nine tires at a time. For additional information, please contact Inyo County Recycling & Waste Management at (760) 873-7191 NOT AVAILABLE TO TIRE DEALERS https://sierrawave.net/inyo-county-recycling-and-waste-management-announces-free-tire-disposal/

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br /> The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Wed May 29 2024 A weak transient trough will pass over the Western CONUS today, with little effect, save for some nuisance breeziness in our area. Little change in our temperatures on Thursday. By Friday and the weekend we have a slight uptick in temperatures, as a building ridge begins to make its presence felt. So the mid 90s looks likely Friday into the weekend in Bishop. The question remains, just how high will temperatures climb next week, with that building ridge?...DMATT Your temperatures Today: Bishop: 90 / 51 Big Pine: 89 / 56 Independence: 90 / 61 Lone Pine: 90 / 63 Olancha: 91 / 64 Mammoth Lakes: 67 / 44 Death Valley: 109 / 81 https://sierrawave.net/?p=90085

Notice for Jury Services for Monday, June 3, 2024. This panel has been CANCELED. If you could please run this announcement through end of day Monday. https://sierrawave.net/notice-for-jury-services-for-monday-june-3-2024/

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https://sierrawave.net/mammoth-lakes-tourism-welcomes-betsy-truax-as-the-new-director-of-community-engagement/

Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Area Forecast Discussion - Mon May 27 2024 Today a weak shortwave crosses the Sierra Crest / Western Great Basin and brings just enough moisture to support isolated, high based convection over Mammoth and the Crest. Other than that, mostly uneventful weather for our Forecast Area this week. The only concern is a PACNW low pressure system Tuesday and just how far South it will drop. Most likely scenario, we get breezy weather Tuesday, with temps hovering in the low 90s in Bishop and about 70° in Mammoth midweek onward...DMATT Your Temperatures Today: Bishop: 89 / 51 Big Pine: 87 / 56 Independence: 89 / 59 Lone Pine: 87 / 62 Olancha: 88 / 60 Mammoth Lakes: 67 / 41 Death Valley: 110 / 77 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-monday-may-27-2024/

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Owens Valley / Death Valley / Mammoth / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Eastern Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Fri May 24 2024 Enhanced breezes today and tomorrow with a slight chance of showers in Mammoth and the Sierra Crest today. Then Wow what a great Holiday weekend ahead, for favorable outdoor activities. We have high pressure building off the West Coast Saturday, with temps rising above climatological norms by Sunday / Monday. And speaking of Monday (Memorial Day), your estimated high temps for Bishop 90°; Aspendell 66°; Lone Pine 87°; Mammoth Lakes 67°; Ridgecrest 96°; Reno 87°; Death Valley 108°. General high pressure looks to hold firm for much of next week. So, Have a 'Great Go Do It' Holiday weekend and beyond...DMATT Your Temperatures Today:. Bishop: 81 / 43 Big Pine: 80 / 48 Independence: 81 / 52 Lone Pine: 80 / 55 Olancha: 82 / 54 Mammoth Lakes: 54 / 33 Death Valley: 102 / 71 https://sierrawav...

Owens Valley / Death Valley / Mammoth / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Eastern Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Fri May 24 2024 Enhanced breezes today and tomorrow with a slight chance of showers in Mammoth and the Sierra Crest today. Then Wow what a great Holiday weekend ahead, for favorable outdoor activities. We have high pressure building off the West Coast Saturday, with temps rising above climatological norms by Sunday / Monday. And speaking of Monday (Memorial Day), your estimated high temps for Bishop 90°; Aspendell 66°; Lone Pine 87°; Mammoth Lakes 67°; Ridgecrest 96°; Reno 87°; Death Valley 108°. General high pressure looks to hold firm for much of next week. So, Have a 'Great Go Do It' Holiday weekend and beyond...DMATT Your Temperatures Today:. Bishop: 81 / 43 Big Pine: 80 / 48 Independence: 81 / 52 Lone Pine: 80 / 55 Olancha: 82 / 54 Mammoth Lakes: 54 / 33 Death Valley: 102 / 71 https://sierrawav...

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE” ERNIE COUCH AND REVIVAL” CONCERT WILL BE RETURNING TO THE CHURCH FOR THE SIERRAS ON JUNE 6TH AT 6:00 P.M. THIS AMAZING CONCERT IS FREE AND SEATING WILL LIKELY BE LIMITED SINCE LAST YEAR WE WERE ALMOST FULL. OPEN TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY DON’T MISS IT. THEY’RE ONLY HERE ONCE A YEAR. 251 SIERRA ST. (BEHIND STARBUCKS) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT PASTOR TONY AT PASTORFSB@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 661-510-6351 https://sierrawave.net/ernie-couch-and-revival/

ALL OF THE INYO COUNTY LANDFILLS WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024 FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY.  THE LANDFILLS WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS THE REST OF THE WEEK. https://sierrawave.net/recycling-waste-management-public-service-announcement-5/

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The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Thu May 23 2024 Looks like our region will stay mostly dry today and tomorrow, with the only exception, a low end chance (10 - 15%) of an isolated t-storm over Mammoth and the Sierra Crest Friday. Cooler temps today and Friday as well, brought to you by the Western edge of a cold front sweeping thru the area. Now the upcoming Holiday weekend looks high and dry with seasonal temperatures. This will be followed by a building ridge of high pressure across the Western states Monday into early next week. More updates in Friday's Forecast...DMATT Your Temperatures Today: Bishop: 82 / 46 Big Pine: 82 / 51 Independence: 84 / 55 Lone Pine: 82 / 57 Olancha: 85 / 57 Mammoth Lakes: 59 / 37 Death Valley: 103 / 73 https://sierrawave.net/?p=89833

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D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 935 14 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY 7 11 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Wednesday, May 22, 2024@ 09:21 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: NO RESTRICTIONS 203: NO RESTRICTIONS 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 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 Crane Flat (D10) to Tuolumne/ Mono Co. Line 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 OPEN 05/16/2024 @ 13:20 Hrs. 89: Monitor Pass OPEN 05/06/2024@ 09:19 Hrs. 158N: North June Lk Loop OPEN 04/09/2024@ 11 :56 Hrs. 168W: W/B @ Aspendell OPEN 04/18/2023 @ 13:44 Hrs. 120E: Mono Mil ls Rd OPEN ...

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The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Wed May 22 2024 Temps continue to bounce around, up and down seasonal norms this week, as several "brush by" troughs will pass over the region thru Friday. There is even a chance of a t-storm or two over Mammoth / June Lakes and the Sierra Crest on Friday. Then by the holiday weekend, conditions look dry, with even a warming trend looking more and more likely by Sunday / Monday...DMATT Your temperatures Today: Bishop: 85 / 45 Big Pine: 85 / 49 Independence: 85 / 54 Lone Pine: 83 / 57 Olancha: 85 / 56 Mammoth Lakes: 59 / 37 Death Valley: 106 / 73 To unsubscribe from this group https://sierrawave.net/?p=89743

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For Immediate Release, May 21, 2024 Contact: Wendy Schneider, Friends of the Inyo, (310) 849-3662, wendy@friendsoftheinyo.org Lisa Belenky, Center for Biological Diversity, (415) 385-5694 lbelenky@biologicaldiversity.org Laura Cunningham, Western Watersheds Project, (775) 513-1280, lcunningham@westernwatersheds.org Sander Kushen, Sierra Club, sander.kushen@sierraclub.org, (949) 456-2853 Appeals Court Strikes Down Forest Service Approval of Gold Drilling in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada Project Threatened Imperiled Wildlife, Endangered Fish SAN FRANCISCO— A federal appeals court issued its opinion reversing the decision of a lower court that would have allowed exploratory drilling east of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Court found the Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when it relied on two categorical exclusions for a single project to avoid the required environmental reviews. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the...

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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 May 21 2024 A little cooler today, then a shortwave ridge builds over the region on Wednesday, bringing warming temperatures to near seasonal values. Then a back door front drops into the area Thursday, dropping temps a few degress into Friday. Going into the Holiday weekend, those temps trend upwards by a few degrees, back to slightly above seasonal norms...DMATT Your Temperatures Today: Bishop: 78 / 44 Big Pine: 77 / 49 Independence: 78 / 53 Lone Pine: 76 / 55 Olancha: 78 / 56 Mammoth Lakes: 58 / 36 Death Valley: 98 / 71 https://sierrawave.net/?p=89705

EASTER IN MAY THAT’S RIGHT. ON SATURDAY MAY 25 THE CHURCH FOR THE SIERRAS WILL HOST EASTER IN MAY DURING AND AFTER THE PARADE. GAMES FOR KIDS AND GIFTS FOR ALL. SINCE WE GOT RAINED OUT FOR EASTER THIS IS OUR MAKEUP DAY. COMEJOIN US. 251 SIERRA ST. (BEHIND STARBUCKS ON THE PARADE ROUTE) https://sierrawave.net/easter-in-may/

Keep Calm and Mule On  Online ticket sales are over. You may still buy tickets and RV spaces at the Ticket Booth starting on Monday at 1pm and throughout the event https://sierrawave.net/event/mule-days-2024/

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                        FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: May 20, 2024,                                                               Rob Miller, OVMAP Program Supervisor (760)-873-7853 Mosquito Awareness – Higher Mosquito Populations Expected to Rise Recent high-water flows on the Owens River out of Pleasant Valley reservoir have the potential to create a higher abundance of mosquitoes. We can expect to see larger numbers of adult mosquitoes in the Bishop and Big Pine areas over the next few weeks. These mosquitoes are called the Aedes melanimon. They are a floodwater species which can become a significant pest, biting day and night. They lay their eggs in the mud along old riverbanks and oxbows. Once the eggs dry out and become conditioned, they can lie dormant in the soil for many years. When the Owens River exceeds over 400 cfs, it spills over into those old river channels and oxbows where these eggs have been lying dormant. When the temperatures a...