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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Fri Nov 01 2024 Light snow expected by Friday night in Mammoth and light rain in the Owens Valley by Saturday. All due to a PACNW storm moving into our area. Precipitation will continue thru Saturday and Sunday, with about 1 foot of snow possible over Mammoth Mtn and a few inches in the Town of Mammoth Lakes. The Owens Valley can expect only a 30% - 40% chance of showers Saturday. That system departs Mammoth later Sunday, with a brief warm up thru about Tuesday for Inyo and Mono County...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 65 / 31 Big Pine: 64 / 35 Independence: 65 / 39 Lone Pine: 64 / 40 Olancha: 66 / 42 Mammoth Lakes: 49 / 33 Death Valley: 80 / 56 https://sierrawave.net/?p=89621

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/4/2024 – 11/8/2024 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of November 4 – November 8. 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 · Tehachapi Mowing Operation – On State Route 202 (Tucker Road) from Tehachapi Boulevard to the State Route 58 overpass, crews will mow the westbound shoulder on Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. · Tehachapi Traffic Camera Installation – On State Route 202 (Tucker Road) at the intersection with W. Tehachapi Boulevard, the westbound shoulder will close while crews install a traffic camera on Friday from ...

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AGENDA INYO COUNTY/LOS ANGELES DEPT. WATER & POWER TECHNICAL GROUP November 4, 2024 9:00 a.m. Clint Quilter County Office Building, Room 101 1360 N Main St., Bishop, CA The public will be offered the opportunity to comment on each agenda item prior to any action on the item by the Technical Group. The public will also be offered the opportunity to address the Technical Group on any matter within the Technical Group’s jurisdiction during the public comment period. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This meeting is accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinar is accessible to the public at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82834513243?pwd=f6uaRhVkSxIgLSFy467REziwDZMlm2.1 Individuals will be asked to provide their name and an email address in order to access the videoconference. Anyone who does not want to provide their email address may use ANY generic, non-functioning address such as: 123@123.com to gain access. Remote participation for ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Officer: Lisa Cox lisa.cox@usda.gov (760) 873-2427 www.fs.usda.gov/inyo Facebook @InyoNF Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow Road to temporarily close Friday, November 1 due to incoming storm Mammoth Lakes, Calif., October 31, 2024 — To provide for public safety due to the impending storm, the Inyo National Forest has decided to close the Lakes Basin area and Reds Meadow Road this Friday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m. or earlier, depending on weather. National Weather Service Reno is forecasting up to 4-5 inches of snow for Mammoth Lakes this Friday and Saturday, November 1 - 2 with snow levels down to 5,500 feet. Road closures to wheeled, motorized vehicles include: • Lakes Basin at the Lake Mary Road gate • Old Mammoth Road at lower gate • Reds Meadow Road at Minaret Vista The roads will remain open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The Inyo National Forest will work closely with its partners at the Town of Mammoth Lakes and reopen the ro...

Just wanted to let everyone know that we had our last home meet today vs Cal City. Out of 15 runners, Ezekiel Lundgren took first place again, BUT! Only after he’d stopped to help his competition from the other team to get up after a trip and fall in the dirt. Not only is he consistently winning these races, he’s a kid of good character with a kind heart. Let’s give a shout out to Ezekiel and all of the runners for their hard word on our difficult 5k Tungsten course! Jessica Hodges https://sierrawave.net/buhs-cross-country-last-meet-vs-calcity/

Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Thu Oct 31 2024 Oh My, it's Thursday, the last day of October! Where the heck did October go? A slight rise in temperatures today and Friday for the Owens Valley, as we are between weather systems. By Saturday into Sunday a cold system from PACNW drops South into our area and brings another round of precipitation. This one is colder and wetter than the last. So expect light rain in the Owens Valley and snow heavy at times over the Sierra thru Sunday. There is still a bit of uncertainty on precipitation amounts. I will have updates for you on that Friday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 66 / 26 Big Pine: 65 / 31 Independence: 66 / 37 Lone Pine: 64 / 38 Olancha: 68 / 41 Mammoth Lakes: 43 / 27 Death Valley: 79 / 52 https://sierrawave.net/?p=89597

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 25, 2024 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Byron.Wolter@dot.ca.gov Phone: (760) 937-2138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Improved Road Conditions Await Travelers on 32-Mile Stretch of U.S. 395 Near Coso Junction What you need to know: The Dunmovin Thin Blanket Project, funded by SB 1, applied a thin blanket of asphalt to U.S. 395 from Haiwee Canyon Rd. to Coso Junction to provide a smoother, safer travel experience and extend the life of the roadway. INYO COUNTY — Drivers will experience a smoother drive on U.S. 395 in southern Inyo County as Caltrans ended construction on the Dunmovin Thin Blanket Project. The primary focus of the $10 million-project was to improve the integrity and extend the life of the highway between Coso Junction and Haiwee Canyon Road. Contractors patched and repaired more than 32 lane miles of existing pavement before applying 33,025 tons of hot-mix asphalt overlay at a depth of 1.68 inches. The combined overlay and patch work ...

On Tuesday the Broncos hosted Washington Union for the first CIF playoff match. The Broncos fought hard but fell to the Panthers in four sets: 26-28, 26-24, 22-25, 22-25. The Broncos played great defense against some strong outsider hitters provided by Washington Union. At the net, Elizabeth Ellsworth put up six blocks and Riley Van Nest put up four blocks. In the back row, Scout Flynn dug up 15 attacks and Sophie Dishion brought up 14 digs from some of the strongest swings they've seen all season. On offense, Delaney Kalk provided 11 kills while Meghenna Westervelt and Riley Van Nest set up for 20 combined assists. While this marks the end of the 2024 Bronco Volleyball season, the coaching staff is very happy with the way the team battled and rose to the competition. Great job Broncos! https://sierrawave.net/e-broncos-hosted-washington-union-for-the-first-cif-playoff-match/

MEDIA RELEASE October 29, 2024 MISSING FOR 1 YEAR, BISHOP POLICE ARE STILL SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S HELP Missing Person: Jeremy P. Shirley - 49 years old, 6'03"/175 lbs (skinny), short gray hair, blue eyes. Last seen wearing a black jacket and pants, carrying a black/gray backpack and riding a blue bicycle with bright blue milk crate on the back and black basket on the front. Jeremy was last seen on the morning of 11/02/23 at his residence on Elm Street in Bishop CA after returning from the Sundial Dispensary. Jeremy expressed concern for his safety and said he wanted to hide out somewhere, then turned off his electronic devices, left home and has not contacted any family or friends since. He was suffering from a mental health issue prior to his disappearance and is believed to be off his medication. Jeremy has ties to Ohio, Tennessee, Arizona and New Zealand, but is not known to normally venture far from home. In late November 2023, Jeremy’s bicycle was located behind the B...

207 W Line Street, Bishop, CA 93514 (760) 873-5866 Fax (760) 872-3485 MEDIA RELEASE October 30, 2024 ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Bishop Adopts Updated Smoking Ordinance to Enhance Public Health and Safety Bishop, CA – – In a proactive effort to safeguard the health and safety of all residents, workers, and visitors, the City of Bishop has adopted an updated smoking ordinance that aligns with California Health and Safety Code 11362.3 (a) (1) and (a) (2). The new ordinance prohibits smoking and vaping any substance in the following areas: Within any park. Within 50 feet of any park perimeter. (This prohibition does not apply to private property if the perimeter encroaches upon it. Additionally, individuals traveling along public streets and sidewalks are exempt.) Within the parking lot and enclosed fenced areas of all city-owned sports facilities, grounds, or structures. Within the parking lot and enclosed fenced areas of city-owned community gardens. ...

The Northern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee quarterly meeting has been rescheduled to be held on Tuesday, Nov 12, 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/northern-inyo-airport-advisory-committee-meeting-rescheduled/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Wed Oct 30 2022 Mammoth Mtn. picked up 2 inches of snow from the last storm, pretty much inline with my estimate. Dry conditions continue thru Thursday, before another PACNW trough enters the area, mostly Friday night into the weekend. For your Halloween, cool dry air and gusty winds are likely. For the storm Friday into the weekend, exact precipitation amounts are still unclear. Will update in tomorrow's forecast...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 60 / 25 Big Pine: 60 / 29 Independence: 60 / 35 Lone Pine: 59 / 34 Olancha: 62 / 37 Mammoth Lakes: 44 / 27 Death Valley: 77 / 51 https://sierrawave.net/?p=89528

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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Tue Oct 29 2024 After a Wintery and disorganized storm yesterday, where some of the high peaks did pick up a dusting of snow, cooler temperatures followed today. By Wednesday, a trailing upper ridge builds back over the area, continuing mostly sunny skies. Max temps in Bishop in the low 60s and lows in the mid 20s looks likely the rest of the work week. Another tough then moves into the area late week. More updates Wednesday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 57 / 22 Big Pine: 57 / 27 Independence: 59 / 33 Lone Pine: 58 / 33 Olancha: 59 / 37 Mammoth Lakes: 38 / 20 Death Valley: 80 / 52 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-meteorologist-area-forecast-discussion-october-29-2024/

Attention Pesticide Applicators The Inyo & Mono Counties Department of Agriculture will be hosting in-person Pesticide Safety Seminars in November. SAVE THE DATES! BISHOP November 6, 8AM – 4PM Whiskey Creek Banquet Room Includes Lunch and Snacks 6-7 hours of Continuing Education Credits WALKER November 7, 9AM – 12PM Walker Community Center 3 hours of Continuing Education Credits CE provided for California Department of Pesticide Regulation, California Department of Public Health, and Nevada Department of Agriculture. Capacity may be limited to applicator license/certificate holders. The Bishop seminar is $25.00 per person. Capacity is limited, RSVP is required. RSVP today by calling 760-873-7860 or e-mail inyomonoag@inyocounty.us If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call, or come by our new offices at the Inyo County Combined Office Building, located next to Grocery Outlet, 1360 N. Main St (Hwy 6) in Bishop. https://sierrawave.net/attention-pesticide-appli...

PRESS RELEASE Inyo County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Danielle Sexton announces that Inyo County will conduct a 1% post-election manual tally of the ballots cast in the November 5, 2024, General Election to provide transparency of the election process. The random selection of 1% of all precincts for the required post-election audit will begin on Tuesday November 14th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Elections Office located at 168 N. Edwards Street in the Inyo County Courthouse in Independence. The audit will take place immediately preceding the random draw and will continue until completed. The Registrar of Voters will publish the election audit results and materials on its website. The public is invited to observe all processes. If you would like to be an Election Observer, please contact the Inyo County Elections Office at 760-878-0220. https://sierrawave.net/post-election-audit/

WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence for a reasonable worse case scenario. https://sierrawave.net/nws-weather-risk-outlook-risk-levels-incorporate-potential-impacts-from-weather-hazards-and-likelihood-of-occurrence-for-a-reasonable-worse-case-scenario/

California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 93514 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY 711 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Monday, October 28, 2024@ 06:38 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: HIGH WIND ADVISORY from Inyo/Mono Co. Line to Nevada Stateline 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: FULL CLOSURE from YNP's East Entrance to Pm 8.543 due to Inclement Weather 120E: NO RESTRICTIONS 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: FULL CLOSURE from Tuolumne/Mono County Line to Pm 7.00 due to inclement Weather 39: NO RESTRICTIONS 58: NO RESTRICTIONS 14: NO RESTRICTIONS 3: NO RESTRICTIONS 120: Tioga Pass CLOSED 10/27/2024@ 18:17 Hrs. 108: Sonora Pass CLOSED 10/28/2024@ 06:38 Hrs. 39: Monitor Pass OPEN 05/06/20...