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CONTACTO DE PRENSA: Justin Caporusso / Caporusso Communications justin@caporussocommunications.com (916) 412-0571 PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA ALERTA DE ESTAFA Citas Falsas del Consulado Dirigidas a Residentes del Condado de Mono CONDADO DE MONO, CA – 4 de agosto de 2025 – El Condado de Mono está emitiendo una advertencia pública sobre una estafa que involucra una página fraudulenta de Facebook y anuncios en redes sociales que afirman falsamente estar programando citas para una próxima visita del Consulado Mexicano. Está circulando una publicación en redes sociales que anuncia un “Consulado móvil de Sacramento en Mammoth Lakes” el “Sábado 23 de Agosto.” Esta promoción fraudulenta solicita a los residentes que llamen a un número telefónico para reservar una cita, e indica que hay un “Costo por Trámite.” El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Mono desea aclarar que la programación de citas para el Consulado Mexicano siempre es gratuita. Ni el Condado de Mono ...

MEDIA CONTACT: Justin Caporusso/Caporusso Communications justin@caporussocommunications.com (916) 412-0571 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Consulate Appointments Targeting Mono County Residents MONO COUNTY, CA – August 4, 2025 – The County of Mono is issuing a public warning about a scam involving a fraudulent Facebook page and social media ads falsely claiming to schedule appointments for an upcoming visit from the Mexican Consulate. A social media post advertising a "Consulado móvil de Sacramento en Mammoth Lakes” on "Sábado 23 de Agosto" is circulating. This fraudulent promotion requests residents to call a phone number to reserve an appointment, stating a "Costo por Trámite" (cost per procedure). The Mono County Health and Human Services Department wishes to clarify that the scheduling of appointments for the Mexican Consulate is always free of charge. Neither the County of Mono nor the Consulate will ever request payment for this ser...

A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE INDEPENDENCE LANDFILL ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 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-14/

Key Points: - Temperatures will increase to 6 to 8 degrees above-normal mid-to-late week. - Wednesday & Thursday... Widespread Moderate HeatRisk. Major HeatRisk across southern San Bernardino County, southern Mohave County, and the Colorado River Valley, with pockets of Extreme HeatRisk. - Extreme Heat Watch in effect for southern San Bernardino County, southern Mohave County, and the Colorado River Valley including Lake Mead National Recreation Area Wednesday & Thursday. - Will continue to assess the expected degree of heat over the next few days to make the decision to upgrade the watch to a warning or not and/or to expand the warned area. https://sierrawave.net/nws-extreme-heat-watch-for-this-week-plan-before-you-travel-or-head-out-for-that-hike/

Rep. Kiley to Introduce Redistricting Legislation WASHINGTON – Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) will be introducing legislation to prohibit Mid-Decade Redistricting nationwide. The bill, which Kiley plans to introduce tomorrow, will nullify new maps adopted by states before the 2030 census, including any that are adopted this year. For decades, the California Supreme Court has held that the State Constitution forbids mid-decade redistricting, and since 2010 redistricting in the state has been done by a voter-approved Independent Citizens Commission. But now, Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking to overturn that long-standing precedent, sideline the Citizens Commission, undo the will of voters, and return line-drawing power to himself and other partisan politicians. The Governor's brazen scheme has been denounced by groups ranging from Common Cause to the California League of Women Voters. "Gavin Newsom is trying to subvert the will of voters and do lasting damage to democracy in Californ...

    Nominate Local Legends We’re thrilled to launch our 9th Annual Business Excellence Awards! The Ripple Effect of Excellence starts with you. Nominations are open now through August 29. Whether it’s your favorite shop, a dedicated employee, or someone quietly creating ripples—nominate them today. You can recognize just one standout, or as many as you like (check out the new category for 2025). >>> Click here to nominate Powered by Lunch It’s not too late to register—but do it today! Enjoy a free lunch and valuable insights at our Power Lunch at Roberto’s Café, tomorrow. Learn how the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) supports nonprofits, and how small businesses can explore lending options with Access Plus Capital. Lunch kindly offered by Eastern Sierra Community Bank. >>> Click here to register Woolly's After Hours Never been to Woolly’s Adventure Summit? Then, Tuesday, August 12 from 5–7pm is the perfect time at our Business After Hours. Sip and snack on Soarin...