Eastern Sierra News

Bishop Union Track & Field Wraps Up Regular Season against Cal City   The Bishop Union High School track & field team closed out its regular season with a strong overall performance at the Cal City Dual, highlighted by a dominant boys team victory and a narrow, hard-fought finish on the girls side.   The Bronco boys earned a convincing 90.5–27.5 victory, finishing the regular season with an impressive 5–1 record. The Bishop girls competed well across all events but came up just short, falling 49–46 to finish 4–2 on the season.   🟣 Boys Showcase Depth Across the Board Bishop’s boys delivered a complete team performance, scoring in nearly every event and sweeping the distance races to power the team victory.   In the sprints, (Fr) Oscar Henriquez placed third in the 100 meters (12.00), while (So) Tosa Schultz added a third-place finish in the 200 (26.9) and a runner-up finish in the 110-meter hurdles (20.5).   The 400 meters proved to be a major scoring event. (Sr) Caleb Fitt ...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI MAY 01 2026 Season total for Mammoth Main Lodge as of now is 294 inches. Mammoth Mountain looks to stay open thru the Memorial weekend, May 25th. Other than that, warmer days are expected over the weekend, with high temps nudging near 79° by Saturday in Bishop. Our unsettled Spring pattern increases again late weekend into early next week, as a deep closed low nudges into the Great Basin. Updates on that Monday. Updates on Monday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 79 / 43 Big Pine: 77 / 47 Independence: 79 / 51 Lone Pine: 77 / 53 Olancha: 79 / 55 Mammoth Lakes: 59 / 37 Death Valley: 100 / 68 https://sierrawave.net/?p=103902

Rep. Kiley Statement on Today’s House Passage of DHS Funding Bill   Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Kiley (I-CA) issued this statement following today's House passage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill:   “The passage of this bill to fund DHS is 75 days overdue. Government shutdowns represent a failure of Congress to fulfill its most basic responsibility, and this DHS shutdown was especially unacceptable at a time of heightened threats to the homeland.   I have voted to fund the Department every chance I’ve had, and I am glad the hardworking men and women at DHS will not have to miss paychecks going forward. Americans are asking us to move on from this era of shutdowns, gridlock, and hyper-partisanship, and to find common ground for the good of the country."   ### https://sierrawave.net/press-release-rep-kiley-statement-on-todays-house-passage-of-dhs-funding-bill/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Public Relations Liaison Darcy Israel, (760) 878-0373 News from April 28 Board of Supervisors Meeting EMS NEGOTIATIONS ONGOING Health and Human Services Director Anna Scott had good news to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effort to find an ambulance provider for the Bishop area. Inyo County, in coordination with the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA), issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) earlier this year to solicit responses from firms interested in providing 9-1-1 ground emergency medical transportation in what is known as Exclusive Operating Area (EOA) 1. Scott told the Board that a qualified proposal is now under consideration. "We’ve spent the last couple of weeks engaging our partners with the City of Bishop and the Bishop Paiute Tribe in reviewing the proposal," Scott said. "We’ll be moving forward, we hope, with contract negotiations soon." Per the ...

Tyler’s City Council Briefing: April 27, 2026 – New Logo Unveiled, Flock Cameras Spark Debate, and Routine Business Moves Forward The Bishop City Council met Monday April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm with only four members present as Councilmember Karen Kong was absent. The meeting followed the standard order and stayed focused on community recognitions, updates, and some forward-looking items. The evening opened with the Call to Order, Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Garcia, and Roll Call. There was no public comment during the open period for non-agenda items. Proclamations and Presentations Council then moved into proclamations, recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Both were requested by Wild Iris Family Counseling and Crisis Center and CASA of the Eastern Sierra. Executive Director Dominic Hays, MSW, was on hand as the proclamations highlighted community partnerships and support for families and survivors....

Date:     April 30, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact Byron Wolter Phone: (760) 937-2138   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) Reopens from Winter Closure   MONO COUNTY — Caltrans opened State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) from winter closure at 10:00 am today. This follows weeks of snow removal by Caltrans maintenance crews from Sonora Junction in District 9 and Long Barn in District 10. On State Route 108, maintenance teams encountered snow as deep as 10’ on the highway, along with downed trees and debris as they worked toward the summit of the pass.   This opening marks the earliest that State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) has been opened in the past five years. With snowstorms forecasted in the upcoming weeks, Caltrans may close the roadway in case of inclement weather to protect the traveling public.   Only one Caltrans District 9 highway—State Route 203 at Mammoth Mountain—remains in a winter closure. Snow removal on that highway has already started.   To assist i...

BISHOP CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION The next monthly Board meeting of the Bishop Creek Water Association will be Tuesday May 12 at 7:00 pm.  The meeting will be held at the Inyo County Office of Education/Jill Kinmont Boothe School facility, 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop, in the George Lozito Conference Center (northwest conner of the property). The agenda and meeting package will be posted on the Association’s website (www.bishopcreekwater.org) in advance of the meeting. All members are invited to attend the meeting.  If you have an issue and cannot attend, please contact a Board member or the Watermaster to have your issue brought before the Board. Contact information is on the website. https://sierrawave.net/bishop-creek-water-association-15/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU APR 30 2026 Mammoth Main received 2 additional inches of new snow in the last few days. Weak troughing will roughly remain over the Western US thru end of week. This weakness will allow dry weather and slight temperature raises thru Friday. The only exception will be Mammoth which will get few snow showers. Slow warming then thru the weekend, as a moderate ridge takes hold. This will allow temps to peak a bit above normal by Saturday. By Sunday into early next week, another trough drops down the CA coast. If nothing else, we will get a cooldown trend by about Tuesday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 76 / 39 Big Pine: 75 / 44 Independence: 76 / 49 Lone Pine: 76 / 51 Olancha: 77 / 52 Mammoth Lakes: 56 / 33 Death Valley: 99 / 68 https://sierrawave.net/?p=103851

Area Forecast Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED APR 29 2026 Today expect a similar setup as yesterday, with the slight possibility of afternoon showers, particularly in areas near and over the Sierra. After that we will see temps warm each day thru Friday and Saturday. Then another closed low will approach the West Coast late weekend, possibly continuing our unsettled typical April pattern. We will have to see on that, updates to follow...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 72 / 38 Big Pine: 72 / 44 Independence: 73 / 48 Lone Pine: 72 / 50 Olancha: 74 / 50 Mammoth Lakes: 53 / 31 Death Valley: 93 / 65 https://sierrawave.net/?p=103823

SOUTHERN MONO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT JOINT MEETING WITH NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Date: May 4, 2026 Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: Mammoth Hospital Administration Conference Rooms A&B and Microsoft Teams 85 Sierra Park Road Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Attendance Information Microsoft Teams - Meeting ID: 236 751 144 588 7 - Passcode: uA2tV7d6 - Dial in by phone: +1 619-614-6679 - Phone conference ID: 469 749 223# Agenda Items I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND READING OF THE SMHD MISSION, VISION AND VALUES III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. NEW BUSINESS - Introductions: Information Item - Ground Rules: Information Item - Relationship History of Hospitals: Information Item - Current Status: Information Item - a. Mammoth Hospital - b. Northern Inyo Hospital - Service Line Development: Information Item - a. Mammoth Hospital - b. Northern Inyo Hospital - Next Steps: Infor...

Forest Service News Release Media Contact: Region 5 Media Desk SM.FS.MediaDeskR5@usda.gov Personal-use firewood permit sales begin in May (Bishop, CA, April 28, 2026) — Choose which firewood permit purchase works for you — online or in person. Permits are $15 per cord, with a minimum two-cord purchase. Most funds from firewood permit sales are returned to the forest for continued implementation of this program and the Inyo National Forest Fuelwood Strategy.   Online purchase starting May 1: Use a credit card to purchase firewood permits at epermits.fs2c.usda.gov. Print permit and wood tags before heading to the forest.   In-person purchase starting May 29: Bring a credit card to purchase firewood permits. Otherwise, make an appointment with Forest Service employees to buy tags with cash or check. Visitor center days, hours and locations listed below. Please call ahead to confirm availability.   Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center – Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Highway 395 (at Mono Lak...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2026   SACRAMENTO - The California Highway Patrol will conduct a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on speeding to help reduce serious and fatal crashes across California. The MEP begins at 6 a.m. on April 28 and ends at 5:59 a.m. on April 29. The enforcement effort will take place throughout the day and night, emphasizing that there is no safe time or place to drive at unsafe speeds.   During the operation, officers will monitor roadways and take enforcement action against drivers who exceed posted speed limits or travel at unsafe speeds for the conditions. Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to react to changing traffic conditions and greatly increases the severity of crashes. Even a slight increase in speed can significantly affect the outcome of a crash.   “Speeding continues to be one of the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes on California’s roadways. When drivers choose to exceed safe speeds, they reduce their ability to re...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - MON APR 27 2026 The final days of April continue to look like the weather we had over the weekend. A large upper level trough is currently situated over the West Coast, with the bulk of its energy located over the Northern Rockies. The base of that trough does stretch far enough South to influence our region. So after our weekend system which brought showers to the Owens Valley and a few inches to Mammoth Main, showers are expected to end late today. So drying and warming temps are in order for the rest of this week...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 65 / 35 Big Pine: 66 / 36 Independence: 66 / 41 Lone Pine: 65 / 42 Olancha: 66 / 44 Mammoth Lakes: 41 / 25 Death Valley: 85 / 60 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-weather-atmospheric-forecast-april-27th/

BUHS Track & Field competed this past Saturday at the Carson City High School Invitational, facing 15 schools including Reed, Spanish Springs, Damonte Ranch, Bishop Manogue, and Hug High School. The Broncos had a strong showing with multiple personal bests, especially in the throws, boys 400m, and both the Boys 4x400m and Boys 4x800m relay teams. (So) Hunter Dailey placed 3rd in the triple jump with a mark of 40’6.5”. (Jr) Soren Davis tied for 10th in the high jump at 5’2”. (Jr) Clare Haverstock placed 10th in the 400m with a time of 1:07. (So) Wyatt Miears had an outstanding performance, taking 3rd in the shot put with a throw of 45’3.5” and winning the discus with a massive PR of 185’10”, finishing nearly 35 feet ahead of the competition. He narrowly missed the Carson City stadium record of 186’. His throw now ranks as the 3rd farthest in the Central Section, #4 in California, and #46 in the United States. Wyatt has also officially qualified for Nike Nationals (Discus), where he ...

Dear SCE Customers, A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is when an electric utility temporarily shuts off power to reduce the risk of a wildfire caused by utility equipment. Dangerous fire weather conditions — which include strong winds, dry vegetation and low humidity — drive PSPS events. Under these conditions, a fire could spread rapidly, posing a significant safety risk. PSPS reduces the risk of winds causing debris or trees to come into contact with utility equipment and starting a fire. To learn about SCE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan and help you stay informed and prepared for PSPS, SCE is hosting a live discussion for Mono and Inyo County customers at the Clint Quilter Consolidated Office Building on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6:00-7:30PM (with option to join the virtual livestream). Customers will learn about: - SCE Meteorology & Fire Science - SCE’s PSPS Policy & Decision-Making Process - SCE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan & Grid Hardening Strategies...

California Assembly Recognizes Bishop Union High Football with Special Resolution   ​BISHOP, CA – The Bishop Union High School varsity football team received a prestigious honor this week as representatives from the California State Legislature visited the campus to present a formal resolution celebrating the team’s recent championship success. ​Austin Gilbert, District Director for Assemblyman David Tangipa, presented the framed resolution to the team on the steps of the high school. The Assembly resolution officially recognizes the Broncos as the CIF 5-A State Champions, a milestone achievement for the program.   ​During the presentation, Gilbert highlighted Assemblyman Tangipa’s deep connection to the sport. Tangipa, who played for Fresno State from 2015 to 2018, remains an avid football fan and has followed the Broncos' journey closely.   ​“He loves football, he loves watching you guys compete,” Gilbert told the gathered players and coaching staff. “On behalf of the entire Ca...

Date: April 23, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 4/27/2026 to 5/1/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of April 27 – May 1.    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 - Cameron Canyon Pavement and Guardrail Repair – On State Route 58 from Tehachapi Boulevard at Exit 156 to just west of Exit 165 near Mojave, the eastbound outside lane and shoulder will close while crews repair pavement and replace guardrail. Work is scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays Inyo County - South Lake Road Pole Placement – On State Route 168 W near South Lake Road...

  Melanie Van Winkle Appointed as Mammoth Hospital CEO   Mammoth Lakes, California – April 23, 2026 – Today Mammoth Hospital Board of Directors announced the appointment of Melanie Van Winkle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), transitioning from her role as Interim CEO to lead the organization on a permanent basis.   Van Winkle assumed the role of Interim CEO in January following the retirement of former CEO Tom Parker. Over the past few months, she has guided the organization towards a critical leadership transition while maintaining operational stability, navigating workforce challenges, and advancing key priorities of the hospital. These complexities of leadership were sustained by her while continuing to progress the hospital’s largest capital investment to date—the North Wing expansion project. This project would not have been achievable without her expertise and maximizing her exquisite vocational skills as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).   Van Winkle brings deep healthcare lea...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI APR 24 2026 Troughing will hang off the West Coast thru the weekend (probably into the last week of April). The Ownes Valley then could see showers Saturday. Maybe Mammoth Main can squeeze out a few more inches? Another system is possible early next week. This is your classic Spring / April shower pattern. I am not sure we will see much in the way of accumulating snow in the mountains, but we will certainly stay in a cooler pattern. Updates on Monday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 72 / 35 Big Pine: 72 / 40 Independence: 74 / 45 Lone Pine: 74 / 46 Olancha: 76 / 47 Mammoth Lakes: 48 / 28 Death Valley: 94 / 61 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-sierra-atmospheric-forecast-april-24th/

Press Release 04/23/2026 For immediate release Special Personnel Committee Meeting On Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. the Southern Inyo Healthcare District’s Board of Directors will hold their personnel committee meeting. 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-personnel-committee-meeting/

SIHD 4th Annual Health & Community Fair Community Care: We’re In This Together! Event Details - Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 - Time: 10 am – 2 pm - Location: SIHD’s front lawn - 501 E. Locust St. Lone Pine, CA 93545 Highlights - Food Trucks & Vendors - Free Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing - Giveaways Booth Information - Booth Application: No Fee - Requirement: Must have application submitted by May 27, 2025 to reserve a space. - Note: The flyer lists 2025, though the event date is 2026. Contact Information For more information about the event or for an application to reserve a space, contact Ritz Perkins: - Email: mperkins@sihd.org - Phone: 760-876-5501 EXT 2210 #LonePine #HealthFair #CommunityCare #SouthernInyo #HealthyLiving https://sierrawave.net/sihd-4th-annual-health-community-fair/

  Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU APR 23 2026 Mammoth Main looks to pick up another inch of snow this morning, as a final wave holds influence across the region. After a chilly start to today then, it looks like dry weather and warming temps thru Friday. A weaker cut off low is expected to move through the area mainly Saturday. Right now precipitation is most likely going to be over the Sierra. Updates Friday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 71 / 35 Big Pine: 71 / 39 Independence: 72 / 44 Lone Pine: 70 / 46 Olancha: 71 / 48 Mammoth Lakes: 50 / 28 Death Valley: 90 / 60 #MammothLakes #MammothMountain #OwensValley #BishopCA #DeathValley #MonoCounty #InyoCounty #SierraNevada #EasternSierra #SierraSnow #SpringSkiing #CaliforniaWeather #SnowForecast #PowderAlert #WeatherUpdate #CAwx #MammothMain #SpringInTheSierras #DeathValleyHeat #HighDesertLife #C...

If you were summoned to appear in INDEPENDENCE on Monday, April 27, 2026 this panel has been canceled, and you DO NOT need to appear. https://sierrawave.net/jury-duty-announcement-32/

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 22 de abril de 2026 CONTACTO: Jason Scalese (916) 651-4614   La Senadora Marie Alvarado-Gil Logra una Gran Victoria: SB 1234, la Ley A.B.C., Pasa el Comité de Servicios Humanos del Senado La ley garantizará que el fentanilo se incluya en las pruebas de drogas ordenadas por los tribunales antes de la reunificación de los niños     Rueda de prensa del 26-2-4 sobre SB 1234 en español, comentarios de los testigos en inglés   SACRAMENTO, Calif. – La Senadora Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) consiguió hoy una victoria importante para la seguridad de los niños, ya que el Comité de Servicios Humanos del Senado aprobó la SB 1234, la Ley de Responsabilidad Antes de la Custodia (A.B.C.), superando un obstáculo crítico y enviando el proyecto de ley al Senado completo para su votación.   “Esta es una gran victoria para cada familia y cada niño en riesgo”, dijo la Senadora Alvarado-Gil. “La SB 1234 acaba de avanzar a través del comité, y estamos un paso más cerca de garan...

Inyo County Board of Supervisors Meeting Information - Body: Inyo County Board of Supervisors - Date: April 28, 2026 - Time: 8:30 A.M. - Location: Board of Supervisors Room - County Administrative Center, 224 North Edwards, Independence, California - Supervisors: Trina Orrill, Jeff Griffiths, Scott Marcellin, Jennifer Roeser, Will Wadelton - County Administrative Officer: David Fraser - Asst. Clerk of the Board: Darcy Israel   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 th...