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May 30, 2025 For immediate release SIHD Special Meeting On Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm, the Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting at 501 E. Locust Street in Lone Pine. A teleconference number will be available. The agenda will be available on the SIHD website www.sihd.org. The district encourages citizens to attend board meetings to stay updated on important community issues. https://sierrawave.net/sihd-special-meeting-on-tuesday-june-3/

PUBLIC NOTICE 05/30/2025 Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors The June 3rd Finance Committee Meeting is canceled. https://sierrawave.net/southern-inyo-healthcare-district-meeting-cancelation/

Date: May 30, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Major Projects to Begin Construction in Bishop and Big Pine What you need to know: The Meadow Farms ADA Project, Bishop Pavement Project, and the Fish Springs Project will go into construction this summer in Bishop and Big Pine and drivers can expect delays. INYO COUNTY — Construction on three major Inyo County highway projects will commence June 2 in Bishop and Big Pine. The Meadow Farms ADA Project, the Bishop Pavement Project, and the Fish Springs Pavement Project will bring significant pedestrian safety Complete Streets enhancements and pavement rehabilitation to U.S. 395 and State Route 168 W (W. Line Street). · The Meadow Farms ADA Project will install a 10-foot shared-use path on both sides of U.S. 395 from Barlow Lane to See-Vee Lane, and a new crosswalk between Tu-Su Lane and See-Vee Lane complete with a pedestrian activated hybrid beacon. ·...

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MT WHITNEY GOLF CLUB LONE PINE FUNDRAISER https://sierrawave.net/mt-whitney-golf-club-lone-pine-fundraiser/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI MAY 30 2025 Our heat peaks today and Saturday, so Moderate HeatRisk is in order. Temps look to run near 15 degress above normal for the end of May. But a pattern shift looks likely Sunday, as the hot ridge breaks down as a mid level low drops South into our Region. Daytime temps then will drop some 10 - 20° by Tuesday, with a chance of showers and t-storms thru the area. Welcome relief indeed!...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 98 / 58 Big Pine: 96 / 63 Independence: 98 / 67 Lone Pine: 96 / 70 Olancha: 99 / 72 Mammoth Lakes: 77 / 52 Death Valley: 119 / 87 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-may-30th/

Date: May 29, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of June 2, 2025 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of June 2 – June 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 Inyo County · Bishop Pavement Project – On the southbound lanes of U.S. 395, crews will work on the shoulder and sidewalk of the highway at two locations: · From See Vee Lane to Wye Road, and · from South Street to Mandich Street. The outside lane, sidewalk, and shoulder will be closed during construction and the speed limit will be reduced to 35 MPH from See Vee Lane to Wye Road. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and dr...

Celebration of Life for Dennis Habegger Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 AM Elks Park https://sierrawave.net/celebration-of-life-for-dennis-habegger/

Inn Fire Update – May 29, 2025 The Inn Fire is now 82% contained. Fire behavior remains minimal, with smoldering and creeping observed in ground vegetation. Yesterday, crews focused on strengthening containment lines, especially on the west side of Highway 395, where handline construction is underway in steep, rugged terrain. The remaining uncontained areas include the high-elevation slopes and sections along the east side of Highway 395 near the roadway. On the west side, handline construction is progressing slowly due to limited access and dense fuels. Pockets of heat remain in the western tip of the fire and within the central interior east of Highway 395. Firefighters are continuing mop-up operations, working over 100 feet in from the fire’s edge to ensure the perimeter is secure. Mop-up involves using water or hand tools to stir and cool residual heat, ensuring hidden embers and hotspots are extinguished to prevent flare-ups as conditions are expected to be warmer and drier. Suppr...

May 19, 2025 Contact: Erika Vanderveer, info@easternsierrapride.org, (760) 937-3637 Eastern Sierra Pride Festival, June 7-8, 2025 in Mammoth Lakes, CA Fourth Annual Pride Festival to Celebrate Eastside 2SLGBTQIAP+ Community May 19, 2025 – Get ready to celebrate! Eastern Sierra Pride is hosting the 4th Annual Eastern Sierra Pride Festival on June 7-8 at Canyon Lodge in Mammoth, CA. Featuring new and returning performers, exhibitors, and exciting activities, Pride Festival 2025 is the perfect place to have fun and be your full self with a supportive community of 2SLGBTQIAP+ folks and allies. Pride 2025 kicks off on Saturday, June 7th with DJ DYOPS setting the mood, followed by the crowd favorite All Star Drag Show, co-hosted by Sue Casa and returning hostess-with-the-mostess Miss Shugana. Then, stick around to dance the night away until 1:00 a.m. Saturday night’s drag show and dance party are ticketed events for ages 18 and up—but everyone can access the local food truck pavilion...

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Date: May 28, 2024 District: Bishop - 9 Contact: Christopher Andriessen Phone: (760) 937-7217 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bishop Union High School Student Named State Champion in Trig-Star Competition BISHOP —Bishop Union High School (BUHS) senior Alyssa Buchholz has been named the 2025 California Trig-Star champion. Miss Buchholz is a three-time local winner of the annual contest, which promotes the field of professional land surveying through a test that challenges students’ practical application of trigonometry. This year, Miss Buchholz completed the test with a perfect score in just under 16 minutes, a feat unsurpassed by any other student in California. On Friday, May 23, she was presented a check for $1,000 from the California Land Surveyors Association by Caltrans Senior Transportation Surveyor Sereyna Cagle. Each spring, Ms. Cagle administers the Trig-Star program at BUHS, which includes a presentation about the land surveying profession in addition to the ...

DATE: 05/28/2025 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, June 2, 2025, this panel has been canceled and you DO NOT need to appear. https://sierrawave.net/jury-duty/

Tilford Paul Denver August 11, 1955 – May 25, 2025 Tilford Paul Denver was born on August 11, 1955, in Bishop, CA. He was known for his fun personality, humor, kindness, Tribal Leadership, always helping others, active roles in State, Local, and Tribal Government boards and committees and supporting our Tribal Community. Tilford Paul Denver dedicated his life to working for the Owens Valley Community Development and the Bishop Paiute Tribe, leaving behind a legacy of over 40 years of Tribal Government experience and many more accomplishments and qualities Tilford P. Denver is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by Mother Rosalind M. Denver, Father Connie Mack Denver Sr., brothers, Connie Mack Denver Jr, Reginal Denver, George Denver, sister, Gwendolyn Denver, Ava Denver, Marilyn Denver, Nancy Denver, and Maureen Denver. A viewing will be held at 659 N Tu Su Lane on Saturday May 31, 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. A memorial service ...

Request for Public Assistance Regarding Missing Person The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a reported missing person. In early February of this year, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office and the Death Valley National Park Service located a vehicle in a remote area just outside of Death Valley called Slab City, which is private property. This area is commonly used by campers during the winter months and is located just off Highway 190. The vehicle is further described as a white 2009 Chevrolet HHR, with North Carolina license plates, and is registered to Kelsey Pittman out of North Carolina. Deputies and Park Rangers searched the area for Kelsey or any other responsible party; however, they were unsuccessful in locating anyone. Throughout the course of the next several months, Deputies checked on the vehicle and ran the license plate several times to see if Kelsey had been reported as a missing person, however, the inquiries came back with nega...

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In recognition of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Inyo County Health & Human Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is inviting local senior citizens to two fun and educational events. Free sessions of “Let’s Talk About Elder Abuse Awareness Bingo” will be offered on Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bishop Senior Center, 628 Spruce St., and at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at the Lone Pine Senior Center, 138 N. Jackson St. The special guest caller for the Bishop round will be Bishop Police Department Chief Nate Derr. Sheriff Stephanie Rennie will do the honors in Lone Pine. According to Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Coordinator Paulette Erwin, the events are a chance to have fun while engaging in meaningful conversations about how to stay safe, informed, and connected. Prizes will include gift cards and thoughtful take-home goodies like safety items, self-care treats, and more. To RSVP, call (760) 872-4128 or sign up at the Bishop or Lone Pine senior centers. h...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 27th, 2025 Contact: Austin Gilbert Email: austin.gilbert@asm.ca.gov Tangipa Statement on Men in Women’s CIF Track Championship SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblyman David Tangipa is speaking out against the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) decision to allow a biological male to compete in the CIF State Track & Field Championships under the girls division—a move that directly contradicts federal Title IX protections and President Trump’s executive order aimed at safeguarding women’s sports. The CIF decision to launch a pilot policy that openly acknowledges that this will unfairly bump deserving biological female athletes out of qualifying spots. Their own policy states that “any biological female that would have earned the next qualifying mark” must be granted a special exemption just to make it to State. Tangipa issued the following statement: “This pilot program is an admission that opportunities are being stolen from female athletes. Th...

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Date: May 26, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Byron Wolter Phone: (760) 937-2138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Route 120 W Reopens from Winter Closure MONO COUNTY — Caltrans opened State Route 120 W at Lee Vining from its winter closure today. This follows weeks of snow removal by Caltrans maintenance crews from Lee Vining in District 9. In addition to the substantial snow removal process, crews on State Route 120 W encountered large boulders in the roadway and extremely damaged pavement from rockfall. Last Wednesday and Thursday, a Caltrans blasting crew blew up largest of the boulders that had fallen onto the highway before beginning work on repairs that were necessary to open the road to vehicle traffic. The reopening of State Route 120 W coincides with the reopening of Tioga Pass and Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park. For information on the Yosemite NPS reservation system, visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservation...