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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - TUE JUL 01 2025 Stable temps this week in the mid 90s in Bishop, with an isolated t-storm in Mammoth Tuesday / Wednesday, from low grade moisture over 4-Corners. By Independence Day, temps look to rebound, with a slight warming trend, but still very nice weather indeed...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 96 / 54 Big Pine: 96 / 60 Independence: 97 / 65 Lone Pine: 95 / 67 Olancha: 96 / 69 Mammoth Lakes: 75 / 49 Death Valley: 119 / 89 https://sierrawave.net/?p=95886

A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE BISHOP LANDFILL ON SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 FROM 9 A.M. THROUGH 12 P.M. FEES FOR DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DURING THE EVENT ARE WAIVED. REGULAR CHARGES APPLY FOR ALL OTHER DISPOSAL. PLEASE NOTE THAT HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINERS CANNOT EXCEED 5 GALLONS EACH AND ARE LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF 20 GALLONS OF PRODUCT PER HOUSEHOLD. https://sierrawave.net/recycling-waste-management-public-service-announcement-13/

ALL OF THE INYO COUNTY LANDFILLS WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY JULY 4, 2025 FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY.   THE LANDFILLS WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS THE REST OF THE WEEK. https://sierrawave.net/recycling-and-waste-management/

' Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2025 ‘Ignite Adventure, Not Wildfire’ – Coordinated July 4 Wildfire Prevention Campaign Launches in the Eastern Sierra With the Fourth of July holiday drawing thousands of visitors to the region, partners across Inyo and Mono counties are launching a shared wildfire prevention campaign urging the public to “Ignite Adventure, Not Wildfire.” The campaign is part of the Visitor Connection Package (VCP), a collaborative effort to deliver coordinated, region-wide messages that promote safety, stewardship, and sustainability on public lands and in gateway communities. According to the 2024 Inyo County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, July is the month with the highest number of wildfire ignitions in the county, making the holiday weekend a critical time for fire prevention outreach. “This is more than a safety message, it’s an invitation to connect,” said Kristen Pfeiler, Wildfire Coo...

MEDIA CONTACT: K.S. Humiston Chief Probation Officer khumiston@mono.ca.gov (760) 932-5572 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mono County Probation “Courage to Change” Earns National Achievement Award MONO COUNTY, Calif. (June 30, 2025) – Mono County Probation’s Batterer’s Program, Courage to Change, recently received a National Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. The Courage to Change Batterer’s Intervention Program is a 52-week, evidence-based course rooted in Nada York’s “Courage to Change” widely respected curriculum. The program is designed to stop domestic violence by holding offenders accountable, promoting long-term behavior change through deep personal reflection, and building healthier relationships. Mono County’s Courage to Change program stood out for its holistic trauma-informed approach, low-cost barrier to entry, gender and language spec...

  Stars, Stripes & Floats The 2025 4th of July Parade, presented by our Title Sponsor High Country Lumber (HCL), kicks off this Friday at 11am. We are also grateful to Mammoth Lakes Tourism and to the Town of Mammoth Lakes for their event support and to our Uncle Sam sponsors Cerro Coso Career Technical Education and Lagrimas Tequila. Parade Grand Marshals Chris Benchetler and Kimmy Fasani will be leading the way with almost 50 parade entries—so put on your stars and stripes and come cheer everyone on. Want to be a float judge? We’re still looking for a few awesome volunteers to watch the parade, score the floats as they pass by and help decide who will take home the $500 prize for Best Float sponsored by Mammoth Holistics. VIP Tent Tickets Almost Sold Out: Only a few tickets remain for the Chamber’s VIP Parade Party, sponsored by Destination Real Estate and hosted by Outbound Mammoth. Hooray. No Spray. In past years, it’s been an unofficial tradition for spectators and parade part...

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President Trump Endorses Rep. Kiley Bill to Prevent Violent Riots WASHINGTON – In response to the violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Riots Act. The bill targets nonprofit organizations that are involved in organizing unlawful riots ineligible for federal funding or tax-exempt status. “We have learned that the horrific violence in Los Angeles was fueled by taxpayer dollars,” Rep. Kiley said. “This is absolutely unacceptable. I am grateful to President Trump for endorsing my bill, the No Tax Dollars for Riots Act, to assure this is not allowed to happen again.” In the wake of the Los Angeles riots, it has come to light that the nonprofit CHIRLA received $34 million in state funding. The group, which has previously campaigned to abolish ICE, played a pivotal role in enabling the riots by broadcasting the precise location of ICE operations in real time. The Judiciary Committee, which Congressman Kiley is a member of, has opene...

Date: June 27, 2025 Contact: Christopher Andriessen   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Nearly $5 Billion Invested to Increase Transportation Options, Strengthen Resiliency and Improve Safety in California   SACRAMENTO – The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $3.5 billion in funding to strengthen road resiliency, increase pedestrian and bicycle travel and improve highway safety. The funds included nearly $993 million from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and $944 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA).   In addition, the CTC separately awarded $1.45 billion for new projects that will receive SB 1 funding over the next two years, through 2027. This includes funding for zero and low-emission transportation and new infrastructure that will strengthen the state’s freight network and better connect marine ports with railyards and freight corridors. The combined nearly $5 billion investment is part ...

PUBLIC NOTICE 06/27/2025 Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors The July 1st Finance Committee -  Meeting is canceled. https://sierrawave.net/sihd-the-july-1st-finance-committee-meeting-is-canceled/

We won’t be doing fireworks at Laws Railroad museum next weekend, but there’s still plenty of excitement on July 5th,  with train rides, kids activities, and  docents available to answer your railroad and mining and other local history questions.  Bring a picnic and spend some time on our eleven shaded acres.  The museum is located off Hwy 6 on Silver Canyon Blvd, and is open 10:00-4:00.  Trains will probably keep to a 10:00-3:00 schedule.  Admission is by donation, and train rides and reasonable, short, and fun! https://sierrawave.net/laws-railroad-museum-july-5th/

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June 26, 2025 News Release   Contact: Barbara Laughon (760) 873-5811 ext. 3415 barbara.laughon@nih.org NIHD, Mammoth Orthopedic Institute partner to strengthen local orthopedic care In a major step forward for healthcare in the Eastern Sierra, Northern Inyo Healthcare District (NIHD) has entered into a formal partnership with Mammoth Orthopedic Institute (MOI) designed to deliver consistent, world-class orthopedic care to residents and visitors across the region. This partnership, supported by Mammoth Hospital, brings together the area’s most experienced orthopedic providers under a single care model. The goal: reduce differences in services between the region’s two largest hospitals, and keep more patients from needing to leave the area for orthopedic surgeries or emergencies. NIHD’s Board of Directors approved the plan during a Special Board meeting held Thursday, June 26. The Board strongly expressed support for the partnership from the outset. Chair Jean Turner, Vice Chai...

Date: June 26, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Traffic Advisory for the Week of June 30 i9, 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 30 – July 4.   There will be no work on the state highway system on Friday, July 4, due to Independence Day.   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   Kern County Sign Replacements – Crews will replace traffic signs in the following locations: State Route 14 from Avenue A to California City Boulevard State Route 58 from Cameron Canyon Road to 100th Street east of Mojave The shoulders will close in both directions and work is scheduled on Wednesday from 6:45 am to 6:00 pm.     Mono Coun...

  On June 25, Sheriff Stephanie J. Rennie was awarded the prestigious CA POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Executive Certificate. This honor is reserved for full-time peace officers who meet the highest standards of professional achievement—an accomplishment reached by fewer than 1% of California peace officers.   The certificate was presented by Matthew O’Deane, POST Consultant for the Training, Delivery, and Compliance Bureau, representing Region 7. Sheriff Rennie’s dedication to her team and the Inyo County community is evident in her constant drive and ambitious leadership.     In attendance to celebrate this special occasion were First District Supervisor Trina Orrill, Third District Supervisor Scott Marcellin, and Fifth District Supervisor Will Wadelton. https://sierrawave.net/sheriff-stephanie-j-rennie-was-awarded-the-prestigious-ca-post-peace-officer-standards-and-training-executive-certificate/

Dry Fire Outside between Mammoth Lakes and June Lake on HWY 395 - Source is Watch Duty, thanks to Don Zirbel. Dry Fire Mono County, CA Acres 5 - Containment - Status Active Updated 6 minutes ago Created by Watch Duty • Jun 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM Don Zirbel • Staff Reporter 6 minutes ago · Jun 25 at 5:03 PM US-395 may be impacted by the fire within 20 minutes, per Incident Command. CHP has been requested for closure of US-395. Don Zirbel • Staff Reporter 16 minutes ago · Jun 25 at 4:53 PM Additional resources have been ordered including a full complement of air tankers, per Incident Command. https://sierrawave.net/dry-fire-outside-between-mammoth-lakes-and-june-lake-on-hwy-395/

NOTICE NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING June 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm The Board meets 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ https://sierrawave.net/notice-northern-inyo-healthcare-district-board-of-directors-special-meeting-june-26-2025-at-500-pm/

Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU JUN 26 2025 Pleasant Summer days are in the works, with temperatures hovering around average, today and tomorrow. Now by the weekend, those temps go up a bit to about 5 degress above average in Bishop, as high pressure takes a hold. All of this with those typical afternoon breezes...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 96 / 55 Big Pine: 96 / 60 Independence: 96 / 65 Lone Pine: 95 / 67 Olancha: 96 / 68 Mammoth Lakes: 73 / 49 Death Valley: 117 / 87 https://sierrawave.net/?p=95812

June 25, 2025 For immediate release SIHD Special Meeting On Thursday, June 26, 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/95815-2/

The OVHS Class of 2026 looks forward to washing your vehicle this summer! https://sierrawave.net/ovhs-class-2026-summer-fundraiser-every-tuesday/

Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX. This comes after Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA-3) wrote a letter to CIF calling for an immediate reversal of the policy allowing biological males in girls’ sports. Rep. Kiley is sending a follow-up letter to the CIF calling for the state to immediately comply with the Department’s conditions to avoid a loss of federal funding. Those conditions are: - Prevent male athletes from participating with females - Restore awards, records, and titles to female athletes that were misappropriated by male athletes. - Issue a formal apology to those female athletes. “As I have repeatedly warned Governor Newsom, California’s policy is absurd and illegal,” Rep. Kiley said. “The state must immediatel...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED JUN 25 2025 Temps return to near seasonal today, with continued fire weather concerns. Expect your temps to rise to slightly above average by Saturday, as a ridge builds over our region. Through the week and into the weekend RH should run in the 15 - 20% range...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 93 / 53 Big Pine: 92 / 60 Independence: 93 / 65 Lone Pine: 93 / 67 Olancha: 94 / 68 Mammoth Lakes: 72 / 48 Death Valley: 113 / 85 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-june-25th/

***OP-ED*** Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil defends parents’ rights and children’s well-being in the fight for educational freedom   AB 84 threatens to destroy California’s charter schools   SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) is standing up for California families and defending educational freedom by strongly opposing Assembly Bill 84. The latest legislative overreach threatens to destroy charter schools, a lifeline for more than 700,000 students failed by the state’s broken public education system.   In her new op-ed, Senator Alvarado-Gil highlights the urgent need to stop AB 84 and vows to defend parents’ rights to be involved in their child’s education:   “If your child is enrolled in a California public school, there’s a two-in-three chance they can’t read or do math at grade level. According to the state’s own 2023 test scores, just 34.6% of students met math standards, and only 46.7% met English standards. Millions of children are being failed by a system that...

Death Valley National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior CA Highway 190 PO Box 579 Death Valley, CA 92328 phone 760.786.3200 Death Valley National Park News Release Release date: June 24, 2025 Contact: DEVA_news@nps.gov       Fatal single-vehicle rollover   DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A 46-year-old man from Death Valley died in a single-vehicle rollover in Death Valley National Park sometime before 5:30am on June 13. The accident occurred on CA-190 just east of North Highway.   “It might surprise people that the leading cause of death in Death Valley National Park is vehicle accidents,” said Superintendent Mike Reynolds. “Sad events like this are too common.” This is the second fatal vehicle accident in the park this year.   Park rangers urge drivers not to drive if they are tired and to obey the speed limit.   -www.nps.gov/deva- https://sierrawave.net/fatal-single-vehicle-rollover/

Kiley to Senate: Don't Mess With Our Public Lands VIDEO: Rep. Kiley opposes public land sales in House floor speech  WASHINGTON - Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) spoke on the House Floor today with a simple message for the U.S. Senate: Don't mess with our public lands. In the Floor speech, Rep. Kiley warned that a proposed provision related to public land sales, or any similar proposal, would imperil the entire reconciliation package if it is included in the final version of the bill. Representing California’s Third District, a region known for its public lands, Rep. Kiley emphasized that these lands are vital to local communities. “Our beautiful public lands are essential to the character of our region, and I will fight to protect them in every way I can," Rep. Kiley said. "The will of our local communities cannot be subordinated to closed-door decisions in Washington. The Senate must drop any proposed land sales provision before sending the reconciliation bill back to the H...