Eastern Sierra News

Come join us for an evening of fun, fellowship & friendly bidding! Here is just a glimpse of what you'll find in the silent auction: - A private party rental at Bishop Twin Theater, including a movie, popcorn and drinks for 30 people - A 2-night getaway at Eastside Guesthouse & Bivy - Motorboat, kayak & paddleboard rentals at Lake Mary Marina - Rainbow Meadow horse or mule ride for 2 - Pizza Night at Cardinal Village for the 2026 season ...and so much more! Savor a tri-tip dinner served up by Hometown Catering and take part in our lively Dessert Dash, where decadent pies and desserts are up for grabs. Don't forget to wear your best western attire! OPTIONS PREGNANCY RESOURCES PRESENTS BOOTS & BBQ FOR BABIES EVENT DETAILS TRI-TIP DINNER & ALL THE FIXINS SILENT AUCTION ~ LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH Doors Open: 5:00pm Silent Auction: 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner Served: 6:00pm Location: First Presbyterian Church Courtyard 585 North Mai...

💧 Water Wars: William Mulholland 💥 🎭 A Theatrical Storytelling Experience 📅 Thursday, October 30th 📍 Whiskey Creek Event Room 🚪 Doors @ 6:00 PM 🎬 Show @ 6:30 PM ⏳ ~1 hour + Q&A 🎟️ Free, Suggested donation: $20 ❓Questions? Email vikki@bishopclimbers.org Eastern Sierra historian David Woodruff brings to life William Mulholland, the dreamer, designer, builder, and despot behind the L.A. Aqueduct. He was both despised and revered; while L.A. rose into a great metropolis, rural agricultural communities were left to wither. Countering Mulholland’s opinions and narrative, Gayle Woodruff portrays a journalist. This is the Eastern Sierra Water Wars at their best and worst https://sierrawave.net/water-wars-william-mulholland/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED OCT 01 2025 A few disturbances will roll thru the Western US this week, bringing possible precipitation to the Northern Great Basin and the Sierra and mostly dry conditions elsewhere. I can't rule out a sprinkle or two in our area today. Temps will stay a bit below normal for this time of year. By Friday an additional system will push thru the Great Basin. More updates on that coming...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 80 / 44 Big Pine: 80 / 50 Independence: 80 / 53 Lone Pine: 80 / 55 Olancha: 81 / 58 Mammoth Lakes: 59 / 40 Death Valley: 98 / 76 https://sierrawave.net/?p=97834

BUHS Foundation for Excellence to kick-off October events at the FFA farm with a Wine Spooktacular Event. BUHS FFE will hold their annual Wine Spooktacular on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 4:30-7:00 at the FFA farm on Sunland in Bishop to raise money for technology projects at BUHS through ticket sales, a raffle, and a silent auction. The fundraiser is open to the entire community that is over the age of 21. The Wine Spooktacular will feature wine, beer, and small bites provided by local vendors. There will also be a raffle with baskets and gift certificates curated by local businesses as well as a silent auction featuring a cabin stay in Aspendell, a Summit Capital financial planning package, Anaheim Ducks hockey tickets with a signed jersey and stick, and Frances Cholewa pottery, to name a few. Joe Buffington, the BUHS FFA teacher, and this year’s Honorary American FFA Degree recipient, along with his creative and talented wife Corey, provide a magnificently decorated outdoor v...

September 30, 2025 Press Release and Calendar Notice Local Citizens Organize “NO KINGS 2.0” Rallies in Bishop, Lone Pine, and Mammoth Lakes on Saturday, October 18 In June, our Eastern Sierra communities came together and did what many would have claimed was impossible—we peacefully mobilized 840 local people in Bishop and 550 in Mammoth Lakes to rally, march, and declare with one voice, “America has No Kings.” And it mattered! We joined with the millions across America who took to the streets, and the world saw the power of the people. Building on the momentum of these June events, local pro-democracy, pro-justice, and pro-environment organizers, working in cooperation with INYO350 and Coalition Mammoth, have planned three “NO KINGS 2.0” events in Inyo and Mono Counties on Saturday, October 18. “NO KINGS is a peaceful national day of action,” Eastern Sierra resident and event volunteer leader Karyle Tong notes. “We will respond to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corr...

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County of Inyo and Nate Greenberg Announce Mutual Decision to Part Ways The County of Inyo and Nate Greenberg, who has served as County Administrative Officer since September of 2022, have mutually agreed to part ways. The County expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Greenberg for his service. Nate provided steady leadership and was dedicated to supporting a number of County initiatives. "This decision comes with mixed emotions," Nate said. "I am sad to leave behind an amazing team of individuals, as well as the important and exciting work we were doing together. As the Board and I pursue different directions, I remain deeply grateful for the team and am confident in their continued success." After 25 years of continual public service in the Eastern Sierra, Nate is taking some time to pause, focus on family, and support his wife in her career with Mono County. https://sierrawave.net/97791-2/

September 29, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING October 1, 2025 8:00 AM Public Comment on Closed Session Item(s) Comments may be time-limited CLOSED SESSION Public Employee Evaluation – Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: County Administrative Officer Public Employee Release – Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 Public Employment – Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: County Administrative Officer These meetings are accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinars are accessible to the public at https://zoom.us/j/868254781. The meetings may also be accessed by telephone at the following numbers: (669) 900-6833; (346) 248-7799; (253) 215-8782; (929) 205-6099; (301) 715-8592; (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 868 254 781. Anyone unable to attend the Board meeting in person who wishes to make either a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item may do so by utilizing the Zoom "hand-raising” feature when appropriate during the meetin...

September 29, 2025

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - TUE SEP 30 2025 A few showers yesterday, leading to mostly sunny skies today, as our elongated trough from the PACNW sets up to our East over the Great Basin. After that (Wednesday / Thursday) a secondary cold front reaches the CA coast, bringing a slight chance of a shower or two over higher terrain, particularly to our North. -DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 81 / 44 Big Pine: 80 / 50 Independence: 80 / 53 Lone Pine: 79 / 54 Olancha: 82 / 57 Mammoth Lakes: 55 / 38 Death Valley: 101 / 75 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-september-30/

September 28, 2025

RUMMAGE SALE BAKE SALE AND BBQ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 8:00AM TO 2:00PM ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE PARADISE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TOOLS, CLOTHES, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND MORE PARADISE RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO DONATE ITEMS TO SELL markaidandesrochers@gmail.com 5300 OLD SHERWIN GRADE RD. 878-0373 https://sierrawave.net/rummage-sale-bake-sale-and-bbq/

INYO COUNTY, CA - The Inyo County Board of Supervisors held a Special Meeting this Friday, September 26, 2025 to hold a closed session, to discuss the future of the County Administrator. Before the closed session there were multiple public comments in support of Nate Greenberg, the Inyo County Administrator. One of them, by Mr. Carrington, was positive about Greenberg and how he has been working diligently on the EMS issue that Lone Pine and the rest of Inyo has been facing. Another resident, Mr. Lum also spoke in support of Greenberg, stating that it would be a mistake to let him go. Also, multiple county employees spoke in support of the Administrator. After public comment the board went behind doors to proceed with the closed session. On return, after over an hour of being behind closed doors, the county council announced that no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned. By Tyler Beadle https://sierrawave.net/inyo-county-board-of-supervisors-county-council-says-no-action...

Immediate Contact: Carole Wade (760-937-4423) 2025-2026 Bishop Lions President Carole Wade has announced Bishop Lions will be at the October 4th Fall Colors Car Show at Bishop City Park. Lions will serve their almost-world-famous all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8am until 10am, using their Blackstone grills for pancakes and sausage. The breakfast will benefit the Bishop Bronco Boosters as an annual fundraiser which was begun some years back as part of the Owens Valley Cruisers' car show in Bishop City Park and tried in the Tri-County Fairground but brought back to the City Park for exposure and attendance. After the Lions clean their grills they'll swing into a hamburger feast from 11am to 2pm to serve the crowd expected to view the Owens Valley Cruiser collection. Meal packages of burger, chips and beverage will be the Lion fare. Bishop Lions ask that you consider bringing your unused eyeglasses, hearing aids and cellphones and donate them at the pancake breakfast ...

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: September 25, 2025 Contact: DEVA_news@nps.gov Abby Wines, 760-786-3221, abby_wines@nps.gov Tourism to Death Valley National Park contributes $146 million to local economy New report shows visitor spending impacts DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,440,484 visitors to Death Valley National Park in 2024 spent $146 million in communities near the park. “The relationship between Death Valley National Park and the park’s surrounding communities is symbiotic,” said Superintendent Mike Reynolds. “Travelers coming to visit the park need the supplies, food, and lodging that businesses inside and surrounding the park provide. In return, those visitors’ spending provides economic opportunities and jobs in these communities.” The National Park...

BUHS took on the Desert Scorpions today at Edwards Air Force Base. JV started strong with great serves and good defense, but ultimately came up short and lost in 2. Varsity brings lots of energy to the game. Captain Evie Carter led the team's defense with some amazing digs, and Captain and setter Riley Van Neet led her team in aces. After some great blocking from the Desert Scorpions, the Broncos came out on top, winning 3-0. https://sierrawave.net/buhs-took-on-the-desert-scorpions-today-at-edwards-air-force-base-volleyball/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI SEP 26 2025 After showers in places yesterday, today will be relatively dry. Although I still can't rule out a shower or two here and there. Then slight chances of showers return over the weekend (20 - 30%). Those showers then continue early next week, particularly over higher terrain, so light snow is possible about 10K feet. All this from the influence of trough over the PACNW. Near normal temps will continue thru the weekend, with a cooling trend likely next week. -DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 84 / 50 Big Pine: 83 / 56 Independence: 84 / 60 Lone Pine: 84 / 61 Olancha: 86 / 65 Mammoth Lakes: 66 / 45 Death Valley: 106 / 83 https://sierrawave.net/?p=97741

Date: September 25, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of September 29, 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 September 29 – October 3. 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 River Valley Utility Work – On State Route 178 W from Kelso Creek Road to Scodie Park Road near Weldon and Onyx, utility crews will replace poles Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be one-way traffic control, and drivers may experience 10-minute delays. · Tehachapi Street Paving – On State Route 202 (Tucker Road) from Sierra Vista Drive to Tehachapi Boulevard, the outside lanes in both...

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These meetings are accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinars are accessible to the public at https://zoom.us/j/868254781. The meetings may also be accessed by telephone at the following numbers: (669) 900-6833; (346) 248-7799; (253) 215-8782; (929) 205-6099; (301) 715-8592; (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 868 254 781. Anyone unable to attend the Board meeting in person who wishes to make either a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item may do so by utilizing the Zoom "hand-raising” feature when appropriate during the meetings (the Chair will call on those who wish to speak). Generally, speakers are limited to three minutes. Remote participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the remote participation connection malfunctions for any reason, the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access. Regardless of remote access, writte...