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MISSING FOR 2 YEARS NOW, BISHOP POLICE ARE STILL SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S HELP Missing Person: Jeremy P. Shirley - 49 years old, 6'03"/175 lbs (skinny), short gray hair, blue eyes. Last seen wearing a black jacket and pants, carrying a black/gray backpack and riding a blue bicycle w/bright blue milk crate on the back and black basket on the front. Jeremy was last seen on the morning of 11/02/23 at his residence on Elm Street in Bishop CA after returning from the Sundial Dispensary. Jeremy expressed concern for his safety and said he wanted to hide out somewhere, then turned off his electronic devices, left home and has not contacted any family or friends since. He was suffering from a mental health issue prior to his disappearance and is believed to be off his medication. Jeremy has ties to Ohio, Tennessee, Arizona and New Zealand, but is not known to normally venture far from home. In late November 2023, Jeremy’s bicycle was located behind the Bishop Airport next to the north for...

October 31, 2025 For immediate release SIHD Special Meeting On Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm, the Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors will hold a Regular 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-november-3rd/

PUBLIC NOTICE 10/31/2025 Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors The November 4th Finance Committee Meeting & the November 11th Regular Board Meeting is canceled. Special Meetings will be held on: November 3, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Special Board Meeting 5:00 p.m. The district encourages citizens to attend board meetings to stay updated on important community issues. https://sierrawave.net/southern-inyo-healthcare-district-board-of-directors-meeting-cancellation-notice/

Press Release Toiyabe Family Services “It’s with great pleasure that, Toiyabe Indian Health Project Inc., Family Services Wellness and Recovery Department, in collaboration with Laughing Parrot Production and Sierra Lifeflight volunteers, bring a public service announcement about mental health, substance use disorder and overdose. The purpose of this production is to bring awareness on issues in our communities and resources, such as the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis hotline. Please see the short film at Bishop Twin Theatre, YouTube and Sierra Wave, releasing the week of October 31st. “ https://youtu.be/fOyb2GysZ-I https://sierrawave.net/toiyabe-family-services-subsatnce-use-prevention-video/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI OCT 31 2025 Happy Spooktacular to all! And happy weather too! Our ridge of high pressure is well situated over the Western US. As such dry and warm weather thru at least mid next week. Expect 80° by this Saturday in Bishop and 82° in Olancha. Nuff said...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 79 / 42 Big Pine: 79 / 46 Independence: 77 / 52 Lone Pine: 78 / 53 Olancha: 81 / 57 Mammoth Lakes: 64 / 40 Death Valley: 95 / 66 https://sierrawave.net/?p=98921

Halloween is here — and it falls on a Friday this year, which means celebrations may last well into the night. While excitement fills the air, please take extra time to ensure everyone stays safe. For parents, hold your children’s hands when crossing streets and stay alert for drivers who may not be paying attention. For those heading to Halloween parties, plan ahead — have a designated driver or call someone for a ride. Even one drink is too many when it comes to getting behind the wheel. Protect our children and one another. I still remember a “don’t drink and drive” video I saw back in high school — the story of a father who stayed at the bar too long. He rushed home, asked where his son was, and his wife said, “He was standing in the driveway waiting for you.” That story, tragically, wasn’t fiction and I know you know how it ended. Please, make safe choices tonight. One moment of care can save a lifetime of regret. By: DJ BPaw aka Jason Brown https://sierrawave.net/halloween-...

We were contacted by the family today and asked to share the information with you again. Scott Gardner is still missing. Any imformation is helpful. Description: Missing Person Scott Gardner was last seen on 10/24/25 by his wife at their place of residence in Pomona. He expressed he was going to a campground located near Bishop, CA. He has not been seen or heard from since. Car: 1987 Red Nissan Pick Up Truck with white camper shell License plate #: 3H62324 Please contact: Pomona Police Department: 909-620-2155 John Bowler, Pomona Police Department: 909-620-3623 Inyo County Sheriff Department: 760-878-0383 https://sierrawave.net/family-contacted-us-today-about-missing-person-scott-gardner-still-not-found-any-help-greatly-appreciated/

Date: October 30, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Byron Wolter Phone: (760) 937-2138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/03/2025 to 11/07/2025 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of November 3 – November 7. 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 · Tehachapi Crack Seal Work – On State Route 58, from Cameron Road to the truck scales, the eastbound outside lane will close while Caltrans crews crack seal the roadway Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays. Inyo County · Bishop Drainage Work – On U.S. 395, from Brockman Lane to Mill Creek Road, there will be intermittent lane closures as Caltrans crews clean ...

Rep. Kiley Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Food Assistance Continues for Millions During Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) announced that he is co-sponsoring the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, legislation designed to ensure that families relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continue receiving their benefits during the ongoing government shutdown. The government shutdown is threatening food security for millions of Americans as they rely on SNAP for a stable food source. The Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 guarantees that SNAP recipients will continue to receive their benefits throughout the duration of the shutdown. The bill also provides retroactive payments for any missed benefits on or after September 30, 2025. “No person or family in America should go hungry because of the government shutdown,” Rep. Kiley said. “The simplest solution is for the government to be reopened immediately, but short of that, we must pass legislation that wi...

Inyo County Judge Susanne Rizo Publicly Admonished by State Commission By Tyler Beadle INDEPENDENCE, CA— On October 29, 2025, the California Commission on Judicial Performance issued a public admonishment against Inyo County Superior Court Judge Susanne M. Rizo today in a 13-page decision. Rizo has served on the bench since 2021. The commission found Rizo filed two State Bar complaints on July 5, 2024, against Court Executive Officer Pamela Foster and Court Operations Manager Lindsay Eropkin. She accused them of the unauthorized practice of law for questioning her directives on ICWA notice procedures in probate guardianship cases and on handling traffic dismissals. Rizo also claimed Presiding Judge Stephen Place, the only other judge in Inyo County, was aiding and abetting the alleged misconduct. She told the State Bar she hoped the individuals would be fully prosecuted. The State Bar dismissed both complaints on August 28, 2024, finding no evidence of wrongdoing. The commissi...

We are currently reviewing the information and Tyler Beadle will be publishing more details on the press release below: FOR RELEASE October 29, 2025 COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE ISSUES PUBLIC ADMONISHMENT OF JUDGE SUSANNE M. RIZO The Commission on Judicial Performance has publicly admonished Judge Susanne M. Rizo of Inyo County Superior Court. The commission determined that it should publicly admonish Judge Rizo for the following misconduct. Judge Rizo failed to cooperate with court administrators and the presiding judge of her court by reporting two court administrators to the State Bar of California. She alleged they were engaging in the "unauthorized practice of law" and asserted the presiding judge "aided and abetted" them. Additionally, Judge Rizo responded to routine scheduling communications from a court administrator in a volatile and disproportionate manner. Judge Rizo also spoke about litigants and their pending cases in an area of the cou...

🎨 C5 Studios' Chilly Nights Warm Delights Art Walk Saturday Nov 22, 2025 5:30 - 8:00 pm Travel an arts trail downtown with musicians, performers, artists, a scavenger hunt, and more! Start your journey at C5 Studios 210 S. Warren St. to get your map, a warm drink and a treat! Wear your favorite hat to enter the "Best Hats of Bishop" contest and win a prize Visit participating businesses for local art, children's gnome game, & warm delights! C5 Studios www.c5studios.org. Rotary Rotary Clubs of Bishop Bishop Rotary Community Foundation https://sierrawave.net/c5-studios-chilly-nights-warm-delights-art-walk/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU OCT 30 2025 Our upper level ridge continues to dominate our weather pattern. As such expect warming temps, to seasonal averages, with 81° in Bishop by Saturday. And those warming temps come with lower RH, in the 10 - 15% range. Perfect October weather, I think...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 79 / 41 Big Pine: 79 / 47 Independence: 79 / 52 Lone Pine: 78 / 53 Olancha: 82 / 56 Mammoth Lakes: 63 / 39 Death Valley: 95 / 66 https://sierrawave.net/?p=98869

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The Bakersfield (CA) varsity volleyball team won Tuesday's home playoff match against Bishop Union (Bishop, CA) by a score of 3-2. S1 Wins Bishop Union - 2 Bakersfield - 3 Final score provided by R. Tos. Bishop Union @ Bakersfield Volleyball Match Info Tue., Oct. 28, 2025 @ 5p The Bakersfield (CA) varsity volleyball team won Tuesday's home playoff match against Bishop Union (Bishop, CA) by a score of 3-2. This match is a part of the "2025 CIF Central Section Girls Volleyball Championships - Division IV" tournament. Stats via MaxPrep https://sierrawave.net/bakersfield-won-over-buhs-in-tuesdays-match/

Sanger West vs Mammoth Hornets 0 Huskies 3 The Mammoth (Mammoth Lakes, CA) varsity volleyball team won Tuesday's home playoff match against Sanger West (Fresno, CA) by a score of 3-0. S1 S2 S3 Wins Sanger West 17 16 22 0 Mammoth 25 25 25 3 @ Mammoth Volleyball Match Info Tue., Oct. 28, 2025 @ 6p The Mammoth (Mammoth Lakes, CA) varsity volleyball team won Tuesday's home playoff match against Sanger West (Fresno, CA) by a score of 3-0. This match is a part of the "2025 CIF Central Section Girls Volleyball Championships - Division IV" tournament. Information from Maxpreps https://sierrawave.net/mammoth-huskies-victory-over-sanger-west/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED OCT 29 2025 Benign weather is on tap thru the end of October and maybe beyond. This stretch of nice weather is brought to you courtesy of building high pressure dominating our weather. This is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the clear skies. Not to mention, your temps will climb to seasonal averages as well...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 78 / 42 Big Pine: 78 / 47 Independence: 78 / 53 Lone Pine: 77 / 51 Olancha: 80 / 57 Mammoth Lakes: 63 / 40 Death Valley: 94 / 66 https://sierrawave.net/?p=98800

OCTOBER 28, 2025, BISHOP, CA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inyo County Echoes Statewide Warning on Kratom and 7-OH Products Inyo County Health & Human Services-Public Health and Environmental Health are alerting the community to recent warnings from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) about the serious health risks associated with products containing Kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). These substances are illegal to sell or manufacture in California and have been linked to addiction, severe illness, and death. Since April 2025, several fatal overdoses in Los Angeles County have been connected to 7-OH, prompting CDPH to take enforcement action to remove these products from retail stores and online marketplaces statewide. Despite these efforts, Kratom and 7-OH items continue to surface in some gas stations, smoke shops, and online retailers. Kratom and 7-OH are derived from the kratom plant and act as potent opioids. Neither substance is approved for use as a dietary s...

TO Members of the RCRC Executive Committee From: Mary-Ann Warmerdam, Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs Sarah Dukett, Senior Policy Advocate Date: October 10, 2025 Re: Proposition 50: Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment, and Related Legislative Measures – ACTION Summary This memo provides an overview of the recently scheduled special election, where California voters will decide on Proposition 50 regarding mid-decade redistricting. Following consultation with the RCRC Officers, this matter was before the Board of Directors on September 19, 2025, for board feedback prior to the Executive Committee considering a formal position. Background Before the 2011 redistricting cycle, the California State Legislature drew the lines for state legislative seats and congressional seats. In 2008, voters passed Proposition 11, creating the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) to draw state districts. The commission was later expanded in 2010 to draw cong...

Inyo County Board of Supervisors Agenda REGULAR MEETING | NOVEMBER 4, 2025 | 2:30 P.M. Board and Contact Information - INYO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - TRINA ORILL • JEFF GRIFFITHS • SCOTT MARCELLIN • JENNIFER ROESER • WILL WADELTON - DENELLE CARRINGTON - INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - DARCY ISRAEL - ASST. CLERK OF THE BOARD - Meeting Location: Tecopa Community Center, 400 Tecopa Hot Springs Rd., Tecopa, California Notices to the Public (Summary) - This meeting is accessible to the public both in person and via Zoom webinar. - The Zoom webinar is accessible using the provided link (https://zoom.us/join) or by phone. - Public Comment: Comments on a specific agenda item are limited to 3 minutes, and general public comment is limited to 5 minutes. - The Board reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if technological problems occur. - ADA Compliance: If special assistance is needed, please contact the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2025 CHP LAUNCHES HALLOWEEN MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT TO TARGET IMPAIRED DRIVERS All Available Officers Deployed Statewide to Keep Roads Safe During 12-Hour Operation SACRAMENTO—The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, October 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, November 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving. During the operation, all available CHP officers will be on patrol statewide, focusing on identifying and arresting impaired drivers before they cause harm. “Impaired driving destroys lives, and even one life lost is one too many. This Halloween, we’re asking everyone to do their part before the festivities begin, arrange a sober ride and help us keep California’s roads safe for everyone who uses them.” - CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both can have deadly consequences. On average, more than 800 fa...