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On November 28, 2024 at approximately 1643 hours, CHP Bishop was notified of a single vehicle rollover crash located on County Road, just north of Reynolds Road. Bishop CHP units responded to the scene and upon arrival, they located a silver Toyota Highlander that was approximately 70 feet off the roadway and had sustained major rollover damage. During this time, officers detained a male party on scene, whom identified himself as the driver. Officers also located an unresponsive female who was partially pinned underneath the vehicle. Due to the severity of this crash, the female party had sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and was transported to Northern Inyo Hospital for treatment. Following medical treatment, the driver was then booked into the Inyo County Jail. This collision is still under investigation. https://sierrawave.net/n-b-county-road-n-o-reynolds-road-chp-report-of-collision-official-news-release/

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 Thursday, November 28, 2024@ 0925 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: NO RESTRICTIONS 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS Forest Trail Rd to Mammoth Mtn. Main Lodge 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 182: NO RESTRICTIONS 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: NO RESTRICTIONS 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: NO RESTRICTIONS 158S: NO RESTRICTIONS 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: NO RESTRICTIONS 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: FULL CLOSURE from TUO/MNO Co. Line to MNO Pm 9.814 due to Storm Activity 89: FULL CLOSURE from MNO Pm 0.212 to ALP/MNO Co. Line due to Storm Activity 58: NO RESTRICTIONS 14: NO RESTRICTIONS 6: NO RESTRICTIONS https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-road-update-for-november-29th/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Fri Nov 29 2024 Our weather pattern will be very quiet for a while (at least storm wise). Strong high pressure will anchor off the West coast, with troughing and cold shifting to the Eastern US. This brings a very dry pattern to the West, which will block Pacific storms. Temperatures are expected to be mild as well, with Bishop looking at 60 degress by Dec 1. That is 4 degress above normal. Right now I am not seeing any pattern change through Dec 10...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 56 / 23 Big Pine: 56 / 28 Independence: 57 / 35 Lone Pine: 55 / 36 Olancha: 58 / 40 Mammoth Lakes: 43 / 23 Death Valley: 71 / 46 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-forecast-for-november-29th/

Inyo County’s Griffiths Elected Top CSAC Official Inyo County Supervisor Jeff Griffiths has been sworn in as the next president of one of the largest local-government advocacy groups in the country. The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) – founded in 1895 to serve as the voice for all counties across the state – elected Griffiths at the 130th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles County to serve as its new President. He joins Immediate Past President Bruce Gibson of San Luis Obispo, First Vice President Susan Ellenberg of Santa Clara County, and Second Vice President Luis Alejo of Monterey County on the leadership team for 2025. Griffiths previously served as Second Vice President in 2023 and First Vice President in 2024. The swearing-in ceremony was held Thursday, November 21 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Friends, family, colleagues, and other well-wishers gathered to watch the historic event, marking the first time in the organization’s history that an Inyo County supervi...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                             24-110 November 27, 2024 CHP Media Relations: (916) 843-3310 CHP SENDS SAFETY MESSAGES DIRECTLY TO TRUCKERS DURING THANKSGIVING ENFORCEMENT PERIOD SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This Thanksgiving, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking an innovative approach to keeping roadways safe during its 2024 Maximum Enforcement Period. For the first time, the CHP’s Commercial Vehicle Section will send critical safety messages directly to commercial truck drivers through their Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). Under federal and state rules, all commercial truck drivers must use ELDs to track hours of service (HOS). These devices help ensure compliance with HOS regulations and promote a safer work environment for drivers. Now, thanks to the Smart Roadways service developed by Drivewyze, Inc., the CHP can use these devices to provide real-time safety alerts. Short, geo-targeted messages—no more than ...

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Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 12/2/2024 – 12/6/2024 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of December 2 – December 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 ·     Ridgecrest Sidewalk Work – On State Route 178 E from Gateway Boulevard to Gold Canyon Street, the westbound shoulder will close while crews perform sidewalk, curb, and gutter work Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. ·     Ridgecrest Utility Work – On State Route 178 E from Ward Avenue to W. Graaf Avenue, the westbound outside lane and shoulder will close while utility crews repair infrastructure in...

Robert Stuart “Bob” Schaefer Former Owen’s Valley resident Robert Stuart “Bob” Schaefer, passed away suddenly in Carson City, Nevada on Saturday October 12, 2024. Bob passed away from complications of interstitial lung disease at the age of 82. Bob was born on September 19, 1942 in Lone Pine, Ca and grew up at the Winnedumah Hotel in Independence, Ca. In his teenage years, Bob took interest with electronics and ham radios and eventually converted the outbuilding on the grounds of the Winnedumah into his ham radio shack. Shortly after graduating from high School Bob joined the U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA). Bob was trained as a high-speed Morse intercept operator and was stationed at the Herzo Base in Germany with Top Secret Crypto security clearance. After receiving an honorable discharge with Grade SP5 rank from the Army, Bob worked for Cal Electric for about five years and decided to pursue a career in electronics. Bob enrolled with the Cleveland Institute of Electronics and gradua...

California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 93514 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY71 l http://guickmap.dot.ca.gov Tuesday, November 26, 2024@ 1206 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 1 Mi. N of Jct. 203 to S. Jct. 158 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 2 Mi. N of Lee Vining to Jct. 167 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Mammoth Mtn. Main Lodge 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 182: NO RESTRICTIONS 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.3 Mi E of Aspendell to 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Nevada State Line 158S: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Gull Lake RD to June Mtn. Ski Area 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Sand Flat Cutoff Rd to 0.1 Mi. E of Adobe Creek 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: FULL CLOSURE from TUO/MNO Co. Line to MNO Pm 9.814 due to Storm Activity 89: FULL CLOSURE from MNO Pm 0.212 to A...

Horseshoe Fire Update Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cainf-horseshoe-fire-2024 Fire Size: 4,530 acres at 95% containment Personnel: 96 Location: approximately 5 miles southwest of Lone Pine, California Structures Destroyed: 2 residential, 6 outbuildings Structures Damaged: 3 outbuildings Injuries: 2 Start date: October 30, 2024 Cause: undetermined Unified Command agencies: U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE – BDU, Inyo County Sheriff Current Situation: Thanks to the great work of firefighters and recent precipitation in the area, the Horseshoe Fire is now at 95% containment and has stayed within its current footprint. Rocks and boulders have fallen onto Horseshoe Meadow Road along with snow, so firefighters will not be able to work safely past Carroll Creek area. However, they will still patrol as far up the road as they can and engage whenever possible. They will also stage resources along Lubken Canyon Road while Inyo...

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 Tuesday, November 26, 2024@ 1113 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 17 Mi. N of Bishop to 12 Mi. S of Jct. 203 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 1 Mi. N of Jct. 203 to S. Jct. 158 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Lee Vining to Jct. 167 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Mammoth Mtn. Main Lodge 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 182: NO RESTRICTIONS 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: R2 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.3 Mi E of Aspendell to 0.1 Mi. E of South Lake Rd. R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.1 Mi. E of South Lake Rd to 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Nevada State Line 158S: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from S Jct. 395 to June Mtn. Ski Area 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Sand Flat Cutoff Rd to 0.1 Mi. E of A...

California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 93514 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY 71 l http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Tuesday, November 26, 2024@ 0950 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 17 Mi. N of Bishop to 4.5 Mi. N of Jct. 203 R2 CHAIN CONTROLS from 4.5 Mi. N of Jct. 203 to 6 Mi. S of S Jct. 158 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 2 Mi. S of S Jct. 158 to Jct. 167 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 8 Mi. N of Bridgeport to Jct. 108 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Mammoth Mtn. Main Lodge 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 182: NO RESTRICTIONS 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.3 Mi E of Aspendell to 0.1 Mi. E of South Lake Rd. R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.1 Mi. E of South Lake Rd to 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Nevada State Line 158S: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from S Jct. 395 to June Mtn. Ski Area 120W: WINTE...

The Juvenile Justice Council has extended the time limit to submit feedback on the Juvenile Justice Survey.  This survey will inform the Council regarding prevention programs that will support our local youth. The new deadline to take the survey is January 1, 2025. The survey can be accessed via phone or computer or by following the URL link or the QR code.  There is a version available in Spanish or English. English version, use the following link https://forms.office.com/g/50wCJhRgs7: Spanish version, use the following link  https://forms.office.com/g/uF4npAg8Hu If you have any questions or would like to become more involved by attending a Juvenile Justice Subcommittee meeting, please contact me at pbrown@inyocounty.us We would like to thank everyone who has taken the survey and hope that those who have not will do so by January 1. https://sierrawave.net/probation-juvenile-justice-survey-deadline-extended/

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 Tuesday, November 26, 2024@ 0856 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 17 Mi. N of Bishop to 4.5 Mi. N of Jct. 203 R2 CHAIN CONTROLS from 4.5 Mi. N of Jct. 203 to S Jct. 158 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from S Jct. 158 to Jct. 167 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 16 Mi. S of Bridgeport to 1.5 Mi S of Bridgeport R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 8 Mi. N of Bridgeport to Jct. 108 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Mammoth Mtn. Main Lodge 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 182: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Nevada State Line 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.3 Mi E of Aspendell to 0.1 Mi. E of South Lake Rd. R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.1 Mi. E of South Lake Rd to 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Neva...

MEDIA RELEASE 11/25/2024 --For Immediate Release— Contact: Louis Medina, Outreach Director, Sierra Forever (formerly Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association), Louis@sierraforever.org, Cell 323.788.7447 Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, Provides Additional Opportunity for Sierra Forever to Fundraise Through the EarthGives.org Platform Bishop-based Sierra Forever (formerly Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association) is, like many other nonprofits, asking the community to consider donating to it on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, a date set aside as a worldwide day of charitable giving, happening primarily online. What is different about Sierra Forever’s Giving Tuesday efforts this year is that it is using the EarthGives.org platform to fundraise. “Earth Gives,” through which Sierra Forever raised close to $1,600 earlier this fall, “is proud to be part of the Giving Tuesday family,” said Earth Gives Founder and Executive Director Rhonda Bannard. The Phoenix-based nonprofit is...

Power Lunch: Manager/Owner Customer Service Workshop   Get Ready for our Peak Season with our Peak Performance Program! The Chamber is dedicated to being a catalyst for our town's Workforce Vitality! You don't want to miss this Customer Service training for business owners and managers which will provide unconventional strategies to improve employee engagement, productivity and teamwork. Our theme for this workshop is "Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness". Our speaker for this year's Workshop is David Rendall: Click here to learn more about David Rendall Presentation Description: Pink Goldfish – Defy Normal and Exploit Imperfection Do you want more innovation and creativity? Do you want to improve your marketing and strategy? Do you want to captivate your customers? Companies need to stand out in a crowded marketplace, but true differentiation is increasingly rare. Based on over 200 case studies, Pink Goldfish provides an unconventional eight-pa...

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://guickmap.dot.ca.gov Monday, November 25, 2024@ 0955 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 17 Mi. N of Bishop to 6 Mi. S of S Jct. 158 R2 CHAIN CONTROLS from 6Mi. South of S Jct. 158 to S Jct. 158 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from S Jct. 158 to 8 Mi. S of Bridgeport R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 5 Mi. N of Bridgeport to 17 Mi. S of Nevada State Line 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Mammoth Mtn. Main Lodge 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 182: NO RESTRICTIONS 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: R2 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.3 Mi. E of Aspendell to 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop to Starlite Dr. 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Nevada State Line 158S: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from S Jct. 395 to June Mtn. Ski Area 120W: FULL ...

Horseshoe Fire Update Sunday, November 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cainf-horseshoe-fire-2024  Fire Size: approximately 4,530 acres at 61% containment Personnel: approximately 600 Location: approximately 5 miles southwest of Lone Pine, California Structures Destroyed: 2 residential, 6 outbuildings Structures Damaged: 3 outbuildings Injuries: 2 Start date: October 30, 2024 Cause: undetermined Unified Command agencies: U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE – BDU, Inyo County Sheriff, Lone Pine Fire Protection District Current Situation: Firefighters were very successful in constructing and verifying containment lines yesterday, making great progress before the incoming storm. With the more accurate mapping available and ground-truthing, the fire has been mapped at 4,530 acres and is now 61 percent contained. There has been no new growth on this fire. Although the incoming storm system is helping extinguish this fire with rain and snow, it al...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 24-108 November 25, 2024 CHP Media Relations: (916) 843-3310 CHP GIVES “THANKS” FOR SAFE DRIVING AND SEAT BELT USE SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). Throughout the holiday weekend, CHP officers statewide will be on patrol, promoting safe driving and ensuring seat belts are buckled. “Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness, and our mission is to ensure everyone reaches their destinations safely,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “We encourage everyone to prepare their vehicles for travel, leave early to account for heavy traffic, buckle up, and never drive impaired. The well-being and safety of others starts with making good decisions behind the wheel.” Last year’s Thanksgiving MEP resulte...

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, November 25, 2024@ 0930 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 17 Mi. N of Bishop to 8 Mi. S of Bridgeport R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 8 Mi. N of Bridgeport to 17 Mi. S of Nevada State Line 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Mammoth Mtn. Main Lodge 202: NO RESTRICTIONS 190: NO RESTRICTIONS 182: NO RESTRICTIONS 178: NO RESTRICTIONS 168W: R2 CHAIN CONTROLS from 0.3 Mi. E of Aspendell to 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 11.4 Mi. W of Bishop to Starlite Dr. 168E: NO RESTRICTIONS 167: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Jct. 395 to Nevada State Line 158S: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from S Jct. 395 to June Mtn. Ski Area 120W: FULL CLOSURE from YNP East Entrance to Winter Gate (Pm 0.0 - 8.543) due to Storm Activity 120E: NO RESTRICTIONS ...

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