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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, December 31, 2024@ 1155 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 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO PM 0.212 to ALP/MNO CO. Line due to Storm Activity 58: DENSE FOG ADVISORY FROM Pm 77.06 to Pm 111 14: HIGH WIND ADVISORY LA/Kern Co. Line to Red Rock Canyon 6: NO RESTRICTIONS   https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-road-conditions-update/

Beloved Husband, Brother, and Friend departed to meet Jesus on December 16, 2024. Evert, as he was know to everyone, was born in Colorado on August 28, 1977 but was a life long Bishop resident and spent most of his life on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. Evert loved fishing and all the wonderful outdoor activities the valley has to offer. He loved his family dearly and loved holidays. He had a way of making every family gathering special with his contagious laughter and happy, bouncy personality. He was an accomplished bead artist and loved any craft project. Evert was a true salesman and talented tradesman. He always had time to help a friend or family member. Evert is survived by numerous family, friends, and his beloved dogs, Bongo and Riptide. He will never be forgotten and will always be loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in the peace of Jesus Evert. Funeral Services for Evert will be held on January 10th, 11:00 AM at Brune Mortuary. Burial will be Saturday, Jan...

News Release Mammoth Community Water District PO Box 597, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 760-934-2596 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 31, 2024 CONTACT: Michael Draper, Regulatory Services Division Make Water Conservation a New Year’s Resolution The Mammoth Community Water District would like you to make water conservation a New Year’s Resolution for 2025. Mammoth Lakes, California – The Mammoth Community Water District wishes you a happy New Year. For this year’s resolution, please consider taking steps to conserve water. Your small changes have a big impact on future generations and the environment. Conservation and water use efficiency not only reduces your water usage, but also reduces the energy demand needed to pump, treat, and transport our water resource. You can conserve water in your home by reducing your shower times, installing high-efficiency appliances such as toilets, dishwashers, and clothes washers, running dishwashers and clothes washers only when you have full ...

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, December 30, 2024@ 1429 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 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO PM 0.212 to ALP/MNO CO. Line due to Storm Activity 58: DENSE FOG ADVISORY FROM Pm 77.06 to Pm 111 14: HIGH WIND ADVISORY LA/Kern Co. Line to Red Rock Canyon 6: NO RESTRICTIONS https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-december-30th-evening-road-condition-update/

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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Tue Dec 31 2024 Dry weather is expected thru New Years Day, with beautiful weather for any and all outdoor activities. After that, thru Sunday Jan 05, dry for the Owens Valley and a quick, weak storm in Mammoth (0 - 2 inches) on Friday Jan. 03. Now for the Second week in January, right now, you can expect a continuation of dry weather, as a big high amplitude ridge becomes anchored over the West. Yikes! Good news for the heating bills and bad news for snow lovers...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 55 / 23 Big Pine: 54 / 27 Independence: 55 / 32 Lone Pine: 52 / 32 Olancha: 55 / 35 Mammoth Lakes: 42 / 25 Death Valley: 70 / 40 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-weather-december-31st/

Death Valley National Park News Release   Release date: December 30, 2024 Contact: DEVA_news@nps.gov Abby Wines, 760-786-3221, abby_wines@nps.gov   Firefighters Respond to Trailer Fire on CA-190; 8th vehicle fire of 2024   DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – National Park Service (NPS) and Beatty firefighters successfully extinguished a trailer fire in Death Valley National Park on December 29, 2024. The fire began when the brakes of a tractor-trailer overheated while descending nearly 5,000 vertical feet from Towne Pass on California State Route 190 (CA-190). The driver was cited for driving with a suspended license.   “This was the eighth vehicle fire this year in Death Valley National Park, and the sixth fire due to overheated brakes,” said Mike Reynolds, Superintendent of Death Valley National Park. “We want to remind drivers of heavy vehicles to down-shift on steep grades and consider pulling over to allow their brakes to cool down.”   Commercial trucks are not advised on CA-190 du...

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://guickmap.dot.ca.gov Monday, December 30, 2024@ 1030 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: NO RESTRICTIONS 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 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: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO PM 0.212 to ALP/MNO CO. Line due to Storm Activity 58: DENSE FOG ADVISORY FROM Pm 77.06 to Pm 111 14: HIGH WIND ADVISORY LA/Kern Co. Line to Red Rock Canyon 6: NO RESTRICTIONS https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-december-30th-afternoon-road-conditions-update/

Death Valley National Park News Release   Release date: December 30, 2024 Contact: DEVA_news@nps.gov Abby Wines, 760-786-3221, abby_wines@nps.gov   Leaning Towers Straightened in Saline Valley; NPS Starts Project to Stabilize Historic Salt Tram Towers   DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Preservation specialists from the National Park Service (NPS) are working to protect three historic wooden towers in Saline Valley. Additional work is planned for Tower #1, which was toppled in April 2024.   The Saline Valley Salt Tram, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built by the Saline Valley Salt Company in 1911 to transport salt over the Inyo Mountains. While the first four towers are located within Death Valley National Park, most of the tramway crosses land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.   Specialists from the NPS Historic Preservation Training Center recently used ropes, winches, and supports to pull two leaning towers back to vertical. Over the course of one and...

Ian Chance Snyder Obituary Ian Chance Snyder was born in Bishop, California on May 24, 1985 and passed away in Bishop on December 24, 2024 leaving behind his family and friends who loved him so much.  Growing up in Bishop Ian was raised with a great love for the outdoors, he was passionate about hunting, fishing, golfing, and skiing.  He spent the majority of his youth exploring the Owens Valley from one end to the other on dirt roads, hiking trails, and ski runs, tempting fate with his sense of adventure and eye for a little mischief.   His passion for hunting and fishing was something he enjoyed sharing with his nephews as often as he could.  Taking them to the areas he hunted and fished as a kid was one of his greatest joys, and the pride he took in being an uncle was unmatched. Aside from his adventures in the outdoors, Ian had another passion in life and that was work.  Following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, Ian spent many years working in the road construc...

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.dol.ca.qov Monday, December 30, 2024@ 0618 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: NO RESTRICTIONS 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from Old Mammoth 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: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO PM 0.212 to ALP/MNO CO. Line due to Storm Activity 58: NO RESTRICTIONS 14: HIGH WIND ADVISORY LA/Kern Co. Line to Red Rock Canyon 6: NO RESTRICTIONS https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-monday-morning-road-conditions-update-hwy-385/

California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 935 14 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-522 1 I TTY 71 l http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Friday, December 29, 2024@ 1645 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: HI-PROFILE PROHIBITION from Pearsonville to Lone Pine HI-PROFILE PROHIBITION 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 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO PM 0.212 to ALP/MNO CO. Line due to Storm Activity 58: NO RESTRICTIONS 14: HIGH WIND ADVISORY LA/Kern Co. Line to Red Rock Canyon 6: NO RESTRICTIONS https://sierrawave.net/caltrans-road-conditions-december-29-2024-at-445pm/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - Mon Dec 30 2024 We had a final, weak storm in Mammoth and parts of the Owens Valley yesterday, with light amounts of precipitation. Windy weather on Sunday as well in Independence, NW G 30 mph. Today we dry out and warm up and you can expect mostly sunny skies and dry, mild weather through New Years Day. All due to strong high pressure building over the region. Stay tuned for my long range forecast for the next two weeks tomorrow...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 56 / 21 Big Pine: 56 / 24 Independence: 57 / 29 Lone Pine: 54 / 31 Olancha: 57 / 33 Mammoth Lakes: 43 / 19 Death Valley: 72 / 42 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-weather-for-december-30th/

NWS - GUSTY WINDS TODAY - December 29, 2024 https://sierrawave.net/national-weather-service-gusty-winds-today-december-29-2024/

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UPDATE: National Weather Service - Gusty Winds Sunday The Wind Advisory has been expanded to include the Eastern Sierra Slopes. Thank you. NWS Las Vegas https://sierrawave.net/national-weather-service-update-gusty-winds-sunday/

The Bishop Boys Varsity Basketball Team faced off against the Templeton Eagles yesterday at 3 pm at the Gus Glekas gym here in Bishop in a non league matchup. It was a back and forth game for the first half with both teams trading baskets but the Eagles went on a run in the second quarter fueled by the Broncos turnovers on offense and went in with a lead over the. Broncos 31-23. The second half was much of the same trading baskets and the Broncos just couldn’t dig out of the hole we dug in the first half and fell to the Eagles 59-45. The Broncos were led on scoring by Emory Dondero with 18 points, followed by Richie Talavera with 9 points, Chris Charley had 6 points, Sophomore Dom Dondero with 5 points, Sophomore Devaun Mitchell with 4 and Carlos Sualez added 2. The Broncos get a break before going back into league play on January 7 in Rosamond.  It will be a much needed break as we have multiple kids battling colds and not feeling real great.  So this will be a nice little break for u...

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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 Friday, December 27, 2024@ 1423 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 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO 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-december-27th-evening-road-condition-updates/

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 Friday, December 27, 2024@ 0735 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: HIGH WIND PROHIBITION from Inyo/Mono Co. Line to Nevada Stateline R1 CHAIN CONTROLS 1 Mi. N. of Jct. 203 to 2 Mi. S. of Jct. 158 R1 CHAIN CONTROLS 2 Mi. S. of Jct. 158 to 1 Mi. N. of Jct. 203 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 1 Mi. W of Jct. 395 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: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS West of June Lake Resort 3:9 mi. to 3.5 mi. N of June Lake Village 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO PM 0.212 to ALP/MNO CO. Line due to Storm Activity 58: NO RESTRICTIONS 14: NO RESTRI...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI DEC 27 2024 A series of quick hitting, weak storms will affect our Forecast area, tonight into Friday, then a final storm Sunday. Not big storms at all, with maybe 5 - 10 inches of snow total in Mammoth by Sunday. The Owens Valley looks to get a slight chance of a rain / snow mix here and there as well. Breezy to windy weather will accompany these systems. Right now, starting next week should be dry and it looks like we'll ring in the New Year on a dry note as well...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 63 / 30 Big Pine: 62 / 34 Independence: 61 / 37 Lone Pine: 60 / 38 Olancha: 61 / 40 Mammoth Lakes: 42 / 30 Death Valley: 70 / 44 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-weather-for-december-27th/

    Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of December 30 - January 3   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 30 – January 3.   There will be no work on the State Highway System on January 1.   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   Inyo County   ·     Bishop Pole Replacement – On U.S. 395 between See Vee Lane and MacGregor Avenue, utility crews will replace a pole and transfer wire across the road on Monday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays.   Ongoing Traffic Impacts   Eastern Kern County   ·     China Lake Water Main Replacement – On State Route 178 E between N. ...

ALL OF THE INYO COUNTY LANDFILLS WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 1, 2025 FOR THE NEW YEARS HOLIDAY.   THE LANDFILLS WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS THE REST OF THE WEEK. https://sierrawave.net/inyo-county-waste-management-holiday-hours/

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, December 26, 2024@ 1345 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: HIGH WIND ADVISORY from Inyo/Mono Co. Line to Nevada Stateline 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: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS West of June Lake Resort 3.9 mi. to 3.5 mi. N of June Lake Village 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO 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-dec-26-evening-road-conditions/

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, December 26, 2024@ 0635 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from 8 Mi. N of 203 to Lee Vining 203: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS Old Mammoth 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: R1 CHAIN CONTROLS from South Jct. 395 to 3.5 mi. N of June Lake Village 120W: WINTER CLOSURE 120E: FULL CLOSURE from Pm 18.4 to Pm 51.4 127: NO RESTRICTIONS 108: WINTER CLOSURE 89: FULL CLOSURE from MONO 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-12-26-24-morning-road-conditions/