Eastern Sierra News

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster   Synopsis - MON DEC 01 2025   Cooling temps and breezy weather thru at least mid week, as two mostly dry, weak troughs drop down from the North into the Great Basin. All due to a Northerly flow, which will bring freezing temps to parts of the Owens Valley thru the work week. By about Tuesday night there is a slight chance of snow in Mammoth (maybe a dusting) and really nothing to Aspendell. Your temps should moderate by the weekend...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today:   Bishop: 56 / 29 Big Pine: 56 / 32 Independence: 56 / 36 Lone Pine: 54 / 36 Olancha: 55 / 38 Mammoth Lakes: 46 / 29 Death Valley: 72 / 44 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecaster-december-1st/

I’ve received a lot of questions about a supposed “toxic spill” in front of the Wayfinder Hotel. Just to clear things up — there was no toxic spill. Early this morning, there was a minor sewer issue, and the City of Bishop Public Works team handled it quickly and efficiently. Maybe a little unpleasant, sure, but nothing hazardous — no glowing green, no radioactive sludge, and sadly, no superhero powers gained. https://sierrawave.net/no-toxic-spill-in-bishop/

State Divisional Bracket is out. are on the road Saturday vs. South Gate High School.   DIVISION 5–A South: Bishop Union (11-3) at South Gate (11-3) – Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6:00 p.m https://sierrawave.net/broncos-on-the-road-vs-south-gate-high-school/

The Broncos won the schools 4th CIF Division Championship Friday night with a convincing 69-21 win at Woodlake. The 2025 team joins the 1957, 2010 and 2019 teams as CIF champions. Friday night the Broncos scored on the first play from scrimmage as sophomore Hunter Dailey sprinted 70 yards for a touchdown. Dailey had a big night with 284 yards on just 13 carries scoring 3 touchdowns. Elliott Douda added 47 yards on 6 carries and a pair of touchdowns. Malachi Orrick carried the ball twice for two touchdowns. The offensive line of Sage Conners, Brody Berkovatz, Tavien Davis, Kole Barlow, Darrick Cortez, Jason Rinehart Jr, and Daxen Svacina did a great job all night. Quarterback Emory Dondero did a great job operating the offense completing 9 of 13 passes for 192 yards and two touchdown passes. Dailey caught 2 passes for 48 yards including a touchdown. Elliott Douda caught 3 passes for 49 yards and Levi Derr caught a 70 yard touchdown. Defensively the Broncos held Woodlake scoreless in the...

Chilly Nights Art Walk truly was an evening to remember! More than 500 people walked the streets of downtown Bishop greeting friends, meeting the Pocket Lady, laughing with the improv actors, marveling at aerial dancers, searching for hidden gnomes, enjoying theater entertainment, live music, and the abundance of offerings from our town's generous and creative business owners. Many of our guests found themselves in businesses they had not been in before or connecting to places they had forgotten. Community of all ages out in communal spaces reconnecting and discovering something new!  What a Treat! C5 Studios & Bishop Rotary Community Foundation would like to sincerely thank all the amazing performers, musicians, artists, volunteers, businesses, staff, and guests that came out to create magic, wonder, cheer, and warm hearts on a chilly night! Thank you to the City of Bishop and the Bishop Police Department for their support and encouragement. C5 Studios strives to build stronge...

December 1, 2025 News Release   Contact: Barbara Laughon (760) 873-5811 ext. 3415 barbara.laughon@nih.org NIHD, SIHD ask residents to help shape the future of local healthcare Northern Inyo Healthcare District and Southern Inyo Healthcare District are asking all Inyo County residents to share their voices in a joint Community Health Needs Assessment now underway. The two districts are working together to gain a clear, countywide picture of local health needs and to plan services that support everyone in the Eastern Sierra. A Community Health Needs Assessment, or CHNA, helps healthcare organizations understand what challenges people face and where gaps in care may exist. By hearing directly from residents, the districts can better identify issues such as access to care, mental health needs, chronic conditions and the unique concerns of families and older adults. “This partnership allows us to listen more closely, learn more deeply, and plan more effectively for the health of Inyo Coun...

  Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI NOV 28 2025 / SATURDAY THRU EARLY NEXT WEEK After a mild and dry Thanksgiving, you can expect more of the same thru the weekend. We will have a few clouds here and there, from a weak trough off the CA coast. Now as next week progresses, an Omega Block pattern develops. This will set us up for a cooler, trophy pattern and allow periodic "slider type" systems to drop down from the North. I don't see any significant moisture with this pattern (at this time), but there may be chances of light showers, particularly over the mountains...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 67 / 31 Big Pine: 66 / 34 Independence: 67 / 35 Lone Pine: 65 / 40 Olancha: 67 / 43 Mammoth Lakes: 48 / 27 Death Valley: 77 / 51 https://sierrawave.net/weather-fri-nov-28-2025-saturday-thru-early-next-week/

🎄 Round Table Community Christmas Concert ​Round Table COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT ​SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH TWO PERFORMANCES TO SEE! 2:30PM AND 5:30PM PLACE FOOD TICKETS NAZARENE CHURCH, 900 WEST LINE STREET HOT BEVERAGES AND HOLIDAY TREATS INCLUDED! BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE https://roundtable.ticketleap.com/communitychristmasconcert/ ​OR BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! https://sierrawave.net/round-table-community-christmas-concert/

Date: November 26, 2025 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Byron Wolter Phone:(760) 937-2138   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Traffic Advisory for the Week of 12/01/2025 to 12/05/2025   EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of December 01 – December 05.   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   ·     Rosemond Utility Work – On State Route 14, there will be overnight lane closures at the exit ramps to Rosamond Boulevard as crews replace utility poles. The northbound right turn lane will close on Monday night from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, and the southbound right turn lane will close on Wednesday night from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am Drivers may experience brief delays. ·     Cameron Road Utility Work – On State Route 58, ...

James Leland Wallace May 7, 1946 – November 20, 2025   Leland was born May 7, 1946 in Porterville, California to James and Verna Wallace.  His sister Irene was born a couple years later, and the family moved to Fish Lake Valley when he was about six years old.  Leland attended Dyer Elementary School, and met Marlene who was also attending Dyer Elementary.  He helped and worked on the farm as most kids who grow up on farms do.  He attended Bishop Union High School and graduated in 1964.   After graduation, he worked as a mill Foreman at Grefco Mine.  As typical for the time, he was drafted into the Army and did his basic training at Ford Ord, Monterey.  He served as a member as a member of the 549th MP Company at Fort Davis, in the Panama Canal Zone.  He came home on leave and married Marlene on November 11, 1967, and she joined him for the rest of his tour in Panama.   When his service to his country was complete, the couple moved to Reno, Nevada where Leland obtained his real esta...

  Rep. Kevin Kiley, Education Committee, Launch Investigation into School Districts Over Reports of Antisemitic Harassment WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) are launching an investigation into three school districts (Berkeley Unified School District, Fairfax County Public Schools, and the School District of Philadelphia) after receiving disturbing reports of Jewish students being harassed and subjected to open antisemitism in their classrooms and hallways. “Reports of Jewish students being harassed in their own schools are deeply disturbing and absolutely unacceptable," Rep. Kiley said. "Every student deserves to learn in an environment free from fear, hate, or intimidation. Our investigation will ensure that these districts are upholding their legal obligations and that no act of antisemitism is ignored or excused. We intend to get answers and hold accountable anyone who has failed these stud...

​🎶 High Sierra Chorus Christmas Concert Details ​Event: High Sierra Chorus Christmas Concert ​Date & Time: December 9th @ 6:00pm ​Location/Host: First Presbyterian Church, Bishop ​Address: 585 N. Main Street ​Message: Come enjoy the spirit of the season!! ​Invitation: Bring your friends ​Post-Event: Lite refreshments to follow https://sierrawave.net/%f0%9f%8e%b6-high-sierra-chorus-christmas-concert-details/

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Yosemite National Park officials have issued a safety advisory after geologists detected a significant new fracture forming along a granite cliff face in a popular area of the park. While rockfall is a natural and ongoing process in Yosemite’s rugged terrain, experts say the size and rapid development of this particular crack warrants heightened caution. Park rangers have temporarily closed nearby trails and placed barriers to keep visitors at a safe distance while specialists monitor the formation. According to park staff, sensors and visual inspections indicate that a portion of the cliff could break away without warning. Officials urge visitors to obey posted signs, stay clear of restricted zones, and remain aware of their surroundings. Rockfall events in Yosemite happen every year, but early detection and public cooperation are key to preventing injuries. People want to explore and enjoy the park, but nature is constantly shifting here. Safety has to come first. The park will...

  Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED NOV 26 2025 Seasonal temps and dry weather thru Thanksgiving. Now it is possible that a cooler, more unsettled period will begin about late Saturday into Sunday. But it's the track of a shortwave dropping down from the PACNW that is in doubt and thus precipitation potential. A more inland route would mean less precipitation. Stay tuned for more updates on Friday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 64 / 34 Big Pine: 64 / 39 Independence: 66 / 43 Lone Pine: 64 / 43 Olancha: 64 / 47 Mammoth Lakes: 53 / 33 Death Valley: 78 / 53 https://sierrawave.net/?p=99719

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Public Relations Liaison Darcy Israel, (760) 878-0292 Application Period For Community Grants Ending Soon   The deadline for submitting applications for a competitive Community Project Sponsorship Program (CPSP) grant is December 10, 2025. The grants are being made available by the Inyo County Board of Supervisors to help support events and projects that benefit the residents and visitors of Inyo County. Forty-thousand dollars ($40,000) is available for events and projects that are sponsored by local non-profit groups and other entities and will be taking place in Inyo County during 2026. The maximum amount that can be requested is $5,000. An online application is available at https://inyocounty.us/grants/cpsp, where the grant guidelines, review criteria, tax status certification forms, and final report template can also be reviewed and downloaded. Applicants may request a copy of the application if they pla...

News Release Mammoth Community Water District PO Box 597, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 760-934-2596 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 25, 2025 CONTACT: Michael Draper, Principal Administrative Analyst Properly Dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease during the Holiday Season. The Mammoth Community Water District Urges Customers to Help Prevent Sewer Backups: “Keep Fats, Oils, Grease, and Wipes Out of the Pipes!” Mammoth Lakes, California – As families prepare for holiday cooking, gatherings, and increased household activity, the Mammoth Community Water District urges all customers to take simple steps to help prevent costly and hazardous sewer backups. The District reminds residents to never dispose of fats, oils, or grease (FOG) down kitchen sinks and never flush wet wipes or personal hygiene products, even if they are labeled “flushable.” Holiday meals often generate large amounts of grease and food waste. When poured down drains, these materials cool, solidify, and build up insid...

  ACA Tax Credit Solution Bill Emerges with Most Bipartisan Support Reps. Kiley & Liccardo add three more cosponsors, including two Republicans, to the only bipartisan ACA tax credit extension that identifies the cuts needed to pay for it. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY), Zach Nunn (R-IA), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) joined Representatives Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) in backing the Fix It Act, the only bipartisan proposal that extends ACA tax credits and pays for itself, which now has the broadest bipartisan coalition of any two-year extension of ACA tax credits. By cracking down on Medicare Advantage waste, capping eligibility while protecting working-class recipients, and halting insurance fraud by unscrupulous brokers, the Fix It Act would prevent 22 million Americans who rely on ACA tax credits from seeing a sudden spike in healthcare costs, without adding to our nation’s deficit. “Our bipartisan legislation will assure Americans are spared from a ma...

🎄 MHS Booster Club Holiday Tree Lot Information 🎄   MHS Booster Club HOLIDAY TREE LOT - OPENS NOV 29 - Location: OUTBOUND MAMMOTH, 146 OLD MAMMOTH ROAD - Hours: - MON-FRI 4:30-6:30 PM - SAT-SUN 1-7 PM - Items for Sale: TREES, LIGHTS, STANDS & WREATHS - Special Offer: GIFT W/ PURCHASE FOR BOOSTERS MEMBERS - Amenities/Promotions: - ENJOY BAR SIERRA - FIREPITS & COZY VIBES - FREE ARCADE FOR KIDS - 10% OFF FOOD/DRINKS - Benefit: 100% OF PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT MHS STUDENTS https://sierrawave.net/%f0%9f%8e%84-mhs-booster-club-holiday-tree-lot-information-%f0%9f%8e%84/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - TUE NOV 25 2025 High pressure will continue our trend of dry conditions, light winds and a slight warming trend thru Thanksgiving Day. So quiet weather as a "dirty ridge" continues to build in over the region. By Friday into the weekend, a possible cold shortwave from the North will deepen across the Western US. This could set up a cooler, breezer pattern, with the potential for precipitation. We will have to wait and see how this pans out...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 61 / 31 Big Pine: 60 / 34 Independence: 62 / 39 Lone Pine: 59 / 40 Olancha: 60 / 43 Mammoth Lakes: 49 / 29 Death Valley: 77 / 51 https://sierrawave.net/?p=99673

IMACA Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action FOOD DRIVE   IMACA is now collecting non-perishable and shelf-stable food items. Eleven drop-off locations are available across Mono and Inyo Counties. Please refer to the list below for the site closest to you. MONO County Locations INYO County Locations 1.) Eastern Sierra Community Bank 307 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth 1.) IMACA Office 145 E. South St, Bishop 2.) St. Joseph Church 58 Ranch Rd, Mammoth 2.) Inyo County Consolidated Office Building 1360 N. Main St, Bishop 3.) Cerro Coso Community College Eastern Sierra Campus 101 College Pkwy, Mammoth 3.) Eastern Sierra Community Bank 351 N. Main St, Bishop 4.) High Sierra June Lake 2555 CA-158, June Lake 4.) Grocery Outlet 1320 N. Main St, Bishop ** This is the ONLY location that can except perishable goods ** 5.) Cerro Coso Community College, 4090 W. Line St, Bishop Below you will find a list of acceptable foods (non-perishable) and not acceptable foods (perishable) for our...

  Rep. Kevin Kiley Statement on President Trump Endorsing Extension of ACA Tax Credits WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-03), who is authoring the bipartisan Fix It Act with Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s proposal to temporarily extend ACA enhanced premium tax credits: “I am grateful that the President is endorsing the key components of our legislation. It is vital that we act quickly to prevent a massive increase in healthcare costs for 22 million Americans while also adopting reforms to control costs.” Rep. Kiley said. “As Rep. Liccardo and I have shown, there’s a real opportunity for a bipartisan agreement, and Congress must act quickly to get this done. Millions of independent contractors, small business owners and employees, early retirees and everyone else who relies on this premium support should not have to pay the price for congressional inaction.” You can read more about the Fix It Act here. ...

D9 Dispatch communications 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 93514 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Monday, November 24, 2025 @ 0848 Hrs. Re: Caltrans D9 Closures & Conditions   395:        CRESTVIEW SRRA- OPEN   203:      FULL CLOSURE from Winter Closure Gate to Madera/MONO for Winter   202:        NO RESTRICTIONS   190:        NO RESTRICTIONS   182:        NO RESTRICTIONS   178:        NO RESTRICTIONS   168E:     NO RESTRICTIONS   168W:    WINTER CLOSURE from Inyo Pm 0.0 to Pm R1.244   167:        NO RESTRICTIONS   158S:     NO RESTRICTIONS   120W:    FULL CLOSURE from Yosemite NP east entrance to Pm R8.543   120E:     NO RESTRICTIONS   127:        NO RESTRICTIONS   108:        FULL CLOSURE from MNO Pm 0 to Pm 9.814   89:          FULL CLOSURE from Jct. 395 to Mono/Alpine Co. Line   58:          BORON E SRRA – Closed   14:          NO RESTRICTIONS   6:             NO RESTRICTIONS   120W:     Tioga Pass                             CLOSED                                 11/12/2025 @ 1815 ...

 ALL COUNTY LANDFILLS WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 AND 28,  2025 FOR THE THANKSGIVING DAY DAY HOLIDAY.  THE LANDFILLS WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS THE REST OF THE WEEK. https://sierrawave.net/recycling-waste-management-public-service-announcement-21/

PRESS RELEASE   Notice of Election   Danielle M. Sexton, Inyo County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, would like to inform the public of the local positions that will be included in the June 2, 2026, Statewide Primary Election. The process for becoming a candidate for this Primary Election will begin on December 19, 2025. Additional key dates are provided below. Qualified candidates must be registered voters and live within the district boundary for which they file. The local Inyo County contests included in the June 2, 2026, Statewide Primary Election are Judge of the Superior Court (2 seats), Board of Supervisors, District 1; Board of Supervisors, District 3; County Superintendent of Schools; Assessor; Auditor; Clerk-Recorder; Coroner; Public Administrator-Public Guardian; and Treasurer-Tax Collector. A complete list of all contests on the ballot and their terms of office is available on our Elections website: For information regarding qualifications and the process fo...