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MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 20th–22nd, 2024 BUY TICKETS & CAMPING August 30, 2024 Dear Millpond Friends, Millpond is just around the corner, and we have a veritable deluge of reminders and updates for you. So buckle up, get to scrolling, and thank you for thoroughly and carefully reading this email! Here is a summary for those simply too booked and busy: FULL WEEKEND ADULT PASSES GO UP TO GATE PRICE TOMORROW! Prices will go up to $145 for ALL Adults and Seniors at 9:00am on August 31st. U.S. 395 will fully close for 15 days from September 4th to September 19th. More details below. The last day we will mail tickets is September 6th! ALL Pre-festival ticket sales will end Sunday, September 15th. Entry for early camping on Thursday, September 19, will start after 2:00pm. Please have purchased camping pass in hand. https://sierrawave.net/88243-2/

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The Broncos hosted Burroughs High School on Thursday. Both the JV and Varsity teams fell to the Burros. JV lost both sets 25-18. Varsity took the first set 25-21 and lost three sets 13-25, 20-25, and 13-25. Riley Van Nest contributed to the Broncos' effort with 19 assists and 9 digs. Scout Flynn led the defense with 10 digs. Next week the JV squad will host Lone Pine on Tuesday, September 3, at 5:00. The Varsity team will play in the Mammoth Invitational tournament September 6-7. https://sierrawave.net/broncos-hosted-burroughs-high-school-on-thursday/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Fri Aug 30 2024 Little change in the forecast thru the Holiday weekend, with high temps running just about normal for late August / early September. In addition a baggy trough moving onto the CA coast late weekend, will bring some SW breezes and allow some moisture to filter into the area. But as high pressure settles firmly over our Forecast Area, the potential for any thunderstorms looks quite minimal (10%). Other than that, it looks like a "Great Go Do It Holiday Weekend"...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 96 / 56 Big Pine: 94 / 61 Independence: 95 / 66 Lone Pine: 94 / 69 Olancha: 96 / 72 Mammoth Lakes: 76 / 52 Death Valley: 117 / 91 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-the-weekend-august-30-sept-1-2024/

Inyo County Health & Human Services' Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is hosting a public information session on Medicare from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 5 at Bishop Senior Center, 682 Spruce St., Bishop. A panel of healthcare, legal, and insurance experts will be on hand to provide coverage insights, answer questions about navigating the social program, and report on Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Plans and the Medicare appeal process. Lunch, from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., will be sponsored by the Bishop Care Center. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling (760) 872-4128. Panelist presentations will take place from 12-1 p.m., followed by the Q&A session from 1-1:30 p.m. Residents in the southern portions of Inyo County who would like to attend do not have to travel to Bishop. The Lone Pine and Tecopa senior centers will have the session running via Zoom and staff will be on hand to help attendees pose their questions to the panelists. https://sierrawave.net/in...

Date:    August 29, 2024 District:   9 – Eastern Kern, Inyo, and Mono counties Contact:  Michael Lingberg Phone:   (760) 920-0280   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 9/2/2024 – 9/6/2024 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of September 2 – September 6. 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 Eastern Kern County ·     Eastern Kern Guardrail Repairs – Crews will repair guardrail in the center median of State Route 58 at two locations: ·     The Cameron Road overpass on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. ·     The Tehachapi-Willow Springs overpass on Thursday and Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays. Inyo County ·     West Line Shoulder Closure – On State Route 1...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Inyo-Mono County CattleWomen’s Association is proud to announce the first annual Round Valley Round-Up Dinner on Saturday, September 28, 2024. An authentic farm-to-table beef dinner will be served at the scenic Talbot Ranch in Round Valley, just a few miles west of Bishop, CA. This special evening offers live music and a delicious meal featuring locally sourced beef and fresh, seasonal sides, paired with beer, wine, refreshing beverages and dessert. A very limited number of VIP guests will have the unique opportunity to dive deeper into the world of cattle ranching. Experience a guided tour of Talbot Ranch and engage in an educational talk that explores the significance of cattle ranching in the Owens Valley. Learn directly from the ranchers about the history, practices, and economic and environmental impact of this essential industry. VIPs will also enjoy appetizers and drinks during the tour, plus a souvenir gift. Tickets are $75 per person ($150 for the VIP...

Take time to sign the petition to make a difference over how animals like Victor the bear were treated. https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-victor-the-bear-mammoth-lakes-ca/psf/promote_or_share?guest=new&short_display_name=jason&source_location=petition_page&allow_actions=true&utm_campaign=psf   https://sierrawave.net/petition-for-change-over-victor-the-bear/

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Contact: Mike Imes, BluBird Communications Mike@blubirdco.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What’s New in Mammoth Lakes and at Mammoth Mountain for Winter 2024/2025 A new chairlift and infrastructure improvements at Mammoth Mountain, the opening of affordable housing and updates to flight service highlight what’s new in Mammoth Lakes this winter Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (August 28, 2024) — Mammoth Lakes is gearing up for another unreal winter season. The leaves will change soon to show off a spectacular array of colors before the flakes begin to fly this  winter. Progress is moving quickly on the replacement of Chair 1 at Mammoth Mountain alongside other capital improvements. United Airlines flights into Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop (BIH), just 45 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes, will be even better and more comfortable this winter. Fly direct from San Francisco (SFO) beginning  December 12, 2024, or Denver (DEN) starting December 19, 2024. All United flights into BIH will b...

Tri-County Fair and Event Center 475 Sierra St. Bishop, CA 93515 760-873-3580 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 For Immediate Release: Tri-County Fair has created a second parking entrance for faster parking in 2024. Bishop, CA - The Tri-County Fair is an Iconic and long-standing tradition in the greater Owens Valley every Labor Day weekend. In 2024, all visitors will experience a new parking gate that will ease long lines to enter the fairgrounds parking lots. The new parking entry gate will be on the North side of the fairgrounds at the Bishop Veterinary Hospital located at 1440 N Main St., Bishop CA 93514. “The new parking entry gate will better serve fairgoers driving southbound on 395. Fair goers driving northbound on 395 will continue to use Sierra St entrance,” says Fair Interim CEO Mike Francesconi. General parking prices will not increase in 2024, they will remain $5.00. The newly created VIP parking lot will serve those guests wanting to park right up front for $10.00....

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Wed Aug 28 2024 Overall a dry and benign weather pattern is in store for us this week. Highs this week in Bishop will be in the mid 90s and lows in the low 50s. And that is just about average for late August. Over the upcoming Holiday weekend, an offshore low will slowly approach the coast and bring just enough energy to muster an isolated shower or two over the Crest of Mono County on Sunday. So nothing big at all, maybe 10 - 15%. I'm keeping my eye on this...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 96 / 53 Big Pine: 95 / 50 Independence: 96 / 65 Lone Pine: 95 / 68 Olancha: 95 / 70 Mammoth Lakes: 75 / 51 Death Valley: 116 / 88 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-wednesday-august-28-2024/

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Get Ready for the Tri-County Fair! From August 29th to September 1st, the Tri-County Fair is back with a bang! Inyo County Sheriff's Office is excited for all the fun, games, and delicious treats, but let’s keep safety in mind so everyone can have a fantastic time. Here are some tips on how to stay safe and make the most of your fair experience: • Keep Kids Close: Fairgrounds can get crowded, so make sure little ones are always within sight. • Drink Responsibly: Enjoy the festivities but remember to drink responsibly. • Have a Plan: In case you get separated from your group, have a meeting spot in mind. • Need Help?: Find a law enforcement officer, or fair staff member for urgent assistance. Let’s make this year’s fair the best one yet—full of joy and safe for everyone! See you there! https://sierrawave.net/get-ready-for-the-fair-a-message-from-the-inyo-county-sheriffs-office/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Tue Aug 27 2024 Well here we are, moving through the last week of August. We have finished what can only be described as a very long heat wave. Bishop will still be warm this week, around 95°, but the big deal is we have cooled off at night significantly, down to the mid 50s in Bishop this week. As the week progresses, temperatures will be near normal for late August. Something to look forward to is the early September weather, with highs about 90° and lows about 50° in Bishop...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 94 / 53 Big Pine: 94 / 59 Independence: 94 / 64 Lone Pine: 93 / 67 Olancha: 94 / 69 Mammoth Lakes: 75 / 52 Death Valley: 114 / 87 https://sierrawave.net/?p=88127

Contact: Kevin Adler, 415-653-4101, kadler@vitalant.org National Preparedness Month Highlights Need for Blood Donors   Bishop and Mammoth Lakes Blood Drives Announced MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif (August 26, 2024) — It’s the blood already donated that helps save lives when a disaster strikes. During National Preparedness Month in September, Vitalant urges all eligible donors to give blood and help ensure the country’s blood supply is strong to meet the needs of patients. Donors of all blood types are vital to helping patients, especially the most-transfused type O. In an emergency, O-negative is what doctors reach for when there’s no time to determine a patient’s blood type, and O-positive is the next best alternative. As a special thanks to donors who answer the call, those who give will automatically be entered into the Pumpkin Spice Giveaway and have a chance to win one of five $5,000 prepaid gift cards of their choice.  Most people are eligible to donate, and about an hour is all it ...

NOTICE NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING August 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Board is meeting 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://zoom.us/j/213497015?pwd=TDlIWXRuWjE4T1Y2YVFWbnF2aGk5UT09 Meeting ID: 213 497 015 Password: 608092 PHONE CONNECTION: 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 213 497 015 Board Member, David McCoy Barrett, will attend from 61 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 3V6 Canada, Room 711, via zoom. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order (at 6:00 pm). 2. Public Comment: At this time, members of the audience may speak only on items listed on the Notice for this meeting, and speakers will be limited to a maximum of three ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sierra Jobs First Governing Council Votes to Unanimously Approve Strategic Plan Strategies to Create Economic Resilience in the Sierra Region Through the California Jobs First Program Scheduled for Delivery to Sacramento August 29 BISHOP, Calif. - (Aug. 26, 2024) Sierra Jobs First (SJF) has reached a critical milestone marking the end of the strategic planning phase and start of the catalyst funding phase. SJF is the regional collaborative representing the voice of seven counties in the Sierra in the statewide California Jobs First program — an historic, state-led initiative launched to create economic resilience and a community-led, climate-forward future for California. Sixteen members of the Sierra Jobs First Governing Council convened virtually on Aug. 23 to officially approve moving forward with the region’s Strategic Plan, a report designed to guide project selection and job growth. The plan includes strategies that address foundational challenges in the...

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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Mon Aug 26 2024 Following our Fall weather adventure this weekend, more typical late August temperatures resume, with additional warming as the week progresses. All due to an upper ridge building back into our Forecast Area. So for Bishop, the mid 90s look to be in the cards most of the work week. With those warming temperatures, typical late afternoon breezes resume...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 90 / 50 Big Pine: 89 / 56 Independence: 89 / 61 Lone Pine: 88 / 65 Olancha: 90 / 68 Mammoth Lakes: 72 / 49 Death Valley: 109 / 86 https://sierrawave.net/?p=88124

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It appears that it is that time of the year when weather will play a significant role in road conditions and travel. Our website has a dedicated button for CalTrans Road Conditions so the Local News Feed doesn't overwhelm you with all the road changes. Remember, you will not see the CalTrans Road Conditions in the Local News Feed.   https://sierrawave.net/special-location-for-caltrans-road-updates-on-sierra-waves-website/

D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 935 14 (7 60) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY 71 l http://quickmap.dot.ca.qov Friday, August 23, 2024@ 12:04 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: HI-PROFILE PROHIBITION from Bishop Wye Rd to Nevada Stateline 203: NO RESTRICTIONS 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: HIGH WIND ADVISORY from Jct. 395 to Jct. 127 182: NO RESTRICTIONS 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: NO RESTRICTIONS 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: NO RESTRICTIONS 158S: NO RESTRICTIONS 136: NO RESTRICTIONS 120W: NO RESTRICTIONS 120E: NO RESTRICTIONS 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: NO RESTRICTIONS 89: NO RESTRICTIONS 58: NO RESTRICTIONS 14: NO RESTRICTIONS 6: NO RESTRICTIONS https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-road-update-hwy-190-august-23-2024-afternoon-update/

The Bishop Bronco Girls Tennis team traveled to Ridgecrest on Thursday for a match against the Burros. The match ended in a 9-9 tie, but when total games were tallied, Bishop narrowly lost by six games, 65 to 71. In doubles play, the team secured 7 match wins: - Cadence Nott and Ania Durham lost 1-6, then won 6-0. - Avery McGraw and Kinlei Romero won 6-0. - Sofie Ablanedo and Destanee Barajas won 6-1, then lost 0-6. - Sydney Norcross and Ellie Crall won both matches 6-1 and 6-3. - Amelia Winter and Harshvi Raulji won 6-4. - Xochitl Lopez and Aubree Frechette won 6-3. In singles play, the team won 2 matches: - Xitlaly Solorio lost 0-6, 2-6, but then won 6-2. - Lola Mullner lost 1-6. - Siena Pope lost 5-7. - Scout Osland won 6-3, then lost 1-6. - Lucia Elia lost 1-6, 0-6. "Burroughs is always a tough team to play against, but this year's Bronco team held their own. I was very pleased with our team's performance and sportsmanship,"...

Date: August 23, 2024 District: 9-Bishop Contact: Christopher Andriessen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caltrans Encourages Drivers to Slow Down Via New Safety Campaign Bishop — Motorists throughout Inyo and Mono counties should begin seeing new “Slow Down in Town” messaging on various platforms thanks to a new campaign that aims to increase safe driving. Caltrans District 9 is launching the new campaign designed to remind drivers to decrease speeds on all highways that intersect small towns. The “Slow Down in Town” campaign launches just prior to the extended Labor Day weekend. Beginning August 29, drivers will see the message on road signs, banners and rest areas. District 9 social media channels will also post the “Slow Down in Town” messaging. The goal is to remind drivers that many highways, such as U.S. 395 through Independence and State Route 202 through Tehachapi, also serve as main streets and other pedestrian hubs in these communities. Fig 1: Posters like this will be placed at Distr...

Date: August 23, 2024 District: 9-Bishop Contact: Christopher Andriessen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caltrans Encourages Drivers to Slow Down Via New Safety Campaign Bishop — Motorists throughout Inyo and Mono counties should begin seeing new “Slow Down in Town” messaging on various platforms thanks to a new campaign that aims to increase safe driving. Caltrans District 9 is launching the new campaign designed to remind drivers to decrease speeds on all highways that intersect small towns. The “Slow Down in Town” campaign launches just prior to the extended Labor Day weekend. Beginning August 29, drivers will see the message on road signs, banners and rest areas. District 9 social media channels will also post the “Slow Down in Town” messaging. The goal is to remind drivers that many highways, such as U.S. 395 through Independence and State Route 202 through Tehachapi, also serve as main streets and other pedestrian hubs in these communities. Fig 1: Posters like this will be placed at Di...

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Owens Valley / Mammoth / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Fri Aug 23 2024 The previously mentioned Alaskan trough moves along the CA / OR border today, with its surface cold front dropping down into NORCAL and our area into Saturday. Temperatures then continue to take a nice turn downwards. So Saturday's highs in Bishop will be 83°, Mammoth Lakes 56°, and Death Valley only 105°. Precipitation (snow) chances (did I say snow!) with this system range from 20% in Mono County to about 50% in Lassen County tonight into Saturday. Severe weather is not anticipated, but Tioga Pass, Yosemite and Tahoe might see a dusting of new snow, with Mammoth Mountain picking up trace amounts by early Saturday. By Sunday a more zonal flow sets up, with a ridge starting to build in for warming temperatures. Have a "Great Go DO It" weekend...DMATT Your Temperatures Today: Bishop: 88 / 45 ...

On 08/22/2024, at approximately 0950 hours a 54 year old male driver was driving northbound on Sunland Road south of Warm Springs Road, at an unknown speed. As the driver traveled northbound on Sunland Road, he failed to maintain control of the vehicle. After the driver lost control of the vehicle, it hit a power pole and went off the road into a dirt mound. The driver was transported to Northern Inyo Hospital with minor injuries. Alcohol is presumed to be a factor in this collision. Bishop CHP is currently investigating this collision https://sierrawave.net/chp-report-of-collision-news-release-on-n-b-sunland-road-s-o-warm-springs-road/

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Scott German was one of the victims of the Willow Street Fire, and he was a huge Superman fan. As we were walking up the stairs at Sierra Wave, the group noticed my Superman tattoo and mentioned that Scott had shared the same passion, with a vast collection of Superman memorabilia that was tragically lost in the fire. What Scott didn’t know is that a good friend of mine was the very first person to portray Clark Kent on the big screen back in 1948. When we reached my office, I pulled out my phone and called Mason Alan Dinehart III. We had a wonderful conversation, and at the end of it, I asked Mason if he would help Scott restart his Superman collection by signing a postcard-sized reproduction of the original 1948 Superman poster. Mason, being the great guy that he is, mailed it that very day. He also included a photo of himself playing Bat Masterson in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/digital-originals/from-wild-west-actor-to-olympic-pin-colle...

ON 08/21/2024, AT APPROXIMATELY 3:05PM, AYALAH S. LEVI (PARTY #1) WAS DRIVING A TAN DUTCHMAN MOTOR HOME (VEHICLE #1) AT THE INTERSECTION OF US-395 AND CARROLL CREEK RD, AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND POSSIBLY ATTEMPTING TO TURN TOWARDS US-395 N/B. MATTHEW D. ERNST (PARTY #2) WAS DRIVING A GRAY RAM 350 PICKUP TRUCK (VEHICLE #2) SOUTHBOUND ON US-395 IN THE #2 LANE, APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION OF CARROL CREEK RD AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE FRONT OF VEHICLE #1 AND THE LEFT OF VEHICLE #2 COLLIDED IN THE INTERSECTION OF CARROLL CREEK RD. PASSENGER #2 (CATHLENE ERNST) SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. PARTY #2 SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS LEGS. THIS CRASH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION BY CHP. https://sierrawave.net/chp-report-of-collision-us-395-s-b-at-carroll-creek-rd/

The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Thu Aug 22 2024 Mostly seasonable temperatures today with those usual afternoon breezes in place. As mentioned yesterday, a deep low from Alaska will start moving down the PACNW coast today, then inland over the CA / OR border on Friday. As that system passes near our area, SW winds pick up, along with Fire Weather concerns. Temperatures take a nice dive with this system, to below normal on Saturday. More updates on temperatures and even possible snow amounts tomorrow...DMATT Your Temperatures Today: Bishop: 92 / 46 Big Pine: 91 / 51 Independence: 92 / 56 Lone Pine: 92 / 58 Olancha: 93 / 61 Mammoth Lakes: 66 / 41 Death Valley: 113 / 85 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-august-22-2024/

DATE: 8/21/2024 TO: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Number of Pages: 1 FROM: Erika Hernandez, Administrative Services Clerk (Jury Services) PHONE: (760) 872-4520 FAX: (760) 873-4589 MESSAGE: If you were summoned to appear in INDEPENDENCE on Monday August 26, 2024 this panel has canceled and you DO NOT need to appear. https://sierrawave.net/jury-duty-announcement-4/

Date:    August 21, 2024 District:   9 - Bishop Contact:  Michael Lingberg Phone:   (760) 920-0280   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caltrans Announces Detour for Upcoming Closure of U.S. 395 Near Sonora Junction What you need to know: U.S. 395 will fully close for 15 days within the Sonora Junction Shoulders Project while crews install two under-highway wildlife crossings, providing safe and sustainable passage for mule deer and other area wildlife.  MONO COUNTY – Beginning Wednesday, September 4, U.S. 395 will fully close for 15 days between State Route 108 and just south of Burcham Flat Road while crews install two wildlife crossings underneath the roadway as part of the Sonora Junction Shoulders Project. Construction will be scheduled 24 hours a day during the closure, and no vehicles will be allowed through. To assist drivers, Caltrans has set up the following detour: Northbound U.S. 395 in Mono County: ·     For northbound motorists heading to Nevada or beyond, the detour will st...

Bishop Broncos Volleyball 8/20 On Tuesday the Bishop Broncos Varsity volleyball team beat Immanuel Christian 25-20, 25-12, and 25-8. Junior Varsity took down the Crusaders 25-9 and 25-13. The Broncos are rearing up for an action-packed season! Delaney Kalk led the offense with 8 kills while Riley Van Nest dished out 22 assists. Scout Flynn supported the Broncos with 5 digs and 6 aces. The whole squad got to see some court action and brought electric energy to the gym. The Broncos will host Burroughs on August 29 at 4:00. https://sierrawave.net/bishop-broncos-volleyball-8-20-24/

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site Phone: Office (760) 873-5950 Email: LawsRailroadMuseum@gmail.com Hand Car Rides This Saturday at Laws! Have you ever wanted to ride a hand car? Are you at least 4 foot tall? Do you have $5.00? If you’ve answered YES to these questions, come on over and ride the rails. We are offering hand car rides this Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hand cars came to the railroad industry in the 1860s, allowing workers to maintain track more efficiently. Initially, most railroads designed and built their own hand cars, but by the 1880s, hand cars became available commercially. This is a pilot program, if it proves popular, we can add more dates so come on out, ride the rails, and support the museum. Join our train restoration shop docents afterwards to learn more about our trains, their history, and the use of the telegraph in early railroad days. Save time to visit the Mining display w...

The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Wed Aug 21 2024 For most people the big story is the anticipated cooldown. A potent system from Alaska which will move into the Western US, with its core center dropping down as far as the CA / OR border, will pass through the Great Basin this weekend. Temps will drop from 94° today in Bishop to only 81° on Saturday. If you are a fan of cooler weather (and you know who you are) be sure to make the most of the weekend, as it looks like those temps climb back up next week...DMATT Your temperatures Today: Bishop: 94 / 49 Big Pine: 94 / 55 Independence: 96 / 61 Lone Pine: 96 / 63 Olancha: 97 / 64 Mammoth Lakes: 69 / 45 Death Valley: 117 / 87 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-august-21-2024/

There was a short in a speaker wire that had caught the speaker on fire. Upon arrival I asked if they had anything to protect the floor. Stacey Vannest got a huge tarp. All law enforcement help spread the tarp just in time for Bishop Fire Department to arrive. Bishop Fire discharged their hose in the trash can to minimize the water to the floor. Fire Department sprayed straight up to limit overspray. Everyone worked hard to cleanup and dry the floor. With a scissor lift the fire department was able to get the speaker out. No damage to the floor Bishop Union High School gym floor. Gym smells a little smokey but no too bad. Thank you to all law enforcement that showed up. I saw on the scence CHP - Bishop, Inyo County Sheriff's Office, and of course, Bishop PD. Sierra Wave Media and Laughing Parrot Productions, we are the communities local news. To view videos of the fire visit our Facebook page. https://fb.watch/u4kCOJBcHH/ https://sierrawave.net/speaker-fire-at-buhs-local-law-en...

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Area Forecast Discussion The Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Synopsis - Mon Aug 19 2024 Breezy conditions continue, as we are still in a SW flow pattern, from a trough right off the West Coast and a ridge over the Central CONUS. Temperatures then hold about the upper 90s for Bishop thru Tuesday. By Wednesday / Thursday, another trough is expected to dive down the Canadian coast and bring further cooling to our Forecast Area. So by Friday Bishop's temperatures look to drop below 90°, down to 88°...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 99 / 53 Big Pine: 98 / 58 Independence: 99 / 65 Lone Pine: 97 / 67 Olancha: 98 / 68 Mammoth Lakes: 73 / 48 Death Valley: 119 / 90 https://sierrawave.net/weather-forecast-for-august-19-2024/

Dehydrated hiker rescued from Panamint Butte   DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A Death Valley National Park resort employee was rescued on August 13 after becoming severely dehydrated while hiking Panamint Butte.   The man started hiking at 4 am from Panamint Springs Resort. He crossed Panamint Valley, then climbed Panamint Butte’s west face. He had hiked more than 8 ½ miles and gained 4,600 feet in elevation. He got to the summit around noon.  Then it was time to head back.   He consulted a topographic map and decided to descend through a canyon. The man came to a rappel anchor at the top of a dryfall. Not having ropes and technical gear, he climbed back up the mountain and descended the route he had climbed that morning.   He ran out of water around 4:30 pm.   Heat and dehydration caught up with him. He reports that he lost consciousness and slid down a scree slope. After an unknown period of time, he woke up bruised and realized it was time to call for a rescue. He used the SOS function on...

Vehicle fire on CA-190 DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A soft drink delivery truck burned to the ground on CA-190 near Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park on August 15. The driver was not injured. Firefighters believe overheated brakes started the fire. The National Park Service, Beatty Volunteer Fire Department, Caltrans, and California Highway Patrol responded to the incident. This was the fourth vehicle fire in the park in just over a month. -www.nps.gov/deva- 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 desert landscape and some of the most extreme climate and topographic conditions on the planet. Learn more at www.nps.gov/deva. Panoramic view of response vehicles: Caltrans truck, NPS ambulance, NPS water tender, NPS fire engine, burned delivery truck, and Beatty Volunteer Fire Department truck. NPS p...

Salt Creek Boardwalk environmental review complete DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The National Park Service (NPS) completed the environmental review of plans to replace Salt Creek Boardwalk, which was destroyed by a flash flood two years ago. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will put the project out to bid. All public access to the site will be closed during construction, which is planned for fall 2024 through spring 2025. For decades, people enjoyed viewing Salt Creek pupfish (Cyprinodon salinus salinus) from the boardwalk, one of the park’s few wheelchair-accessible trails. The boardwalk prevented people from trampling the creek, which is this fish’s only habitat. A flash flood in August 2022 destroyed the boardwalk and vault toilet. The parking lot and road were further damaged during the remnants of Hurricane Hilary in 2023. The Salt Creek Boardwalk project will replace the raised boardwalk, reconstruct the road and parking area, and install a new restroom at a reconfigured trai...

Your elected and appointed officials have recently held a series of community meetings to update the public on the upcoming election, community wildfire protection, broadband, Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs), and the proposed Inyo County Business License Program. The recent series of meetings, hosted by Supervisor Orrill and Supervisor Roeser, concluded Wednesday, but more are planned throughout the county - including in Southeast Inyo. For those who were unable to attend the previous meetings, please find below a link and passcode to access video of the August 8 meeting co-hosted by Supervisors Trina and Orrill in Bishop. The video includes a summary and the ability to select specific spots in the feed by clicking on the transcript. https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/kdif8M4pZM5c6LkaSpqbxZhiASVDfAezogPLLAM1AbPe3tf91su_r9QyxTozhGHf.8lPr1i6vN37IE8V7?startTime=1723163699000 Passcode: 6iq@2iKr The video is also available in traditional format here: https://inyococa.portal....

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Owens Valley / Mammoth / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Sierra Wave Media / KSRW-FM 92.5 Forecast Discussion - Fri Aug 16 2024 The main player ruling our weather will be a deep upper trough off the PACNW coast. That trough will send shortwaves every few days inland and bring on breezy afternoon weather. Those afternoon gusts could reach 15 - 25 mph in some locations. Otherwise dry conditions with near seasonal temperatures thru next week. The CPC's 8 - 14 day outlook continues to lean towards slightly above normal to near normal temperatures. Have a Great "Go Do It" weekend....DMATT Your Temperatures Today: Bishop: 98 / 53 Big Pine: 97 / 59 Independence: 97 / 65 Lone Pine: 98 / 68 Olancha: 98 / 70 Mammoth Lakes: 74 / 47 Death Valley: 119 / 93 https://sierrawave.net/?p=87917