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A state agency is returning 40 acres of storied creekside land to the tribe.

NIHD Healthy Lifestyle Talk looks at healthy living with diabetes. Join Northern Inyo Healthcare District for its December Healthy Lifestyle Talk on Tuesday,. December 5, 5:30 p.m., live on YouTube and Zoom. This month’s topic is “Understanding. Diabetes: A three-pronged approach to healthy living with Type 2 Diabetes.”

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 12/4/2023 – 12/8/2023. 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 4 – December 8. Work schedules are subject to change due to...

On Tuesday November 28, the Inyo County Board of Supervisors discussed the approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning exploratory drilling at the so-called “Mojave property—a tract of public land near Conglomerate Mesa in Inyo County. Inyo County Planning Director,...

Since the 1920s, Lone Pine, California, has been a preferred filming location for Hollywood, hosting over 400 productions and leaving an indelible mark with its star-studded history. The town's annual celebration of this heritage, the Lone Pine Film Festival, is a tribute to the era 'When Cowboys Were King'. Set against the Alabama Hills with the Sierra Nevada as a backdrop, the festival, running from October 5th to 8th, 2023, will screen both classic and contemporary films, many shot on this historical terrain. Festival Director Melody Holland Ogburn, daughter of founder Dave Holland, is set to uphold the tradition of honoring the intertwining of Lone Pine's landscapes with the cinematic history of Hollywood.

Residents of Inyo and Mono County are invited to a Wildfire Preparedness Workshop on December 5. The workshop will focus on Firewise practices and will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at C5 Studios in Bishop. The aim is to help residents prepare for the winter fire season and protect their homes.

City of Bishop Streamlines Building Permit Process. Bishop is in the process of contracting with OpenGov for building permit software that is anticipated to streamline the process. Public Works Director Nora Gamino made the presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting. She anticipates the savings in staff time will pay for the $15,000 annual fee.

The Eastern Sierras, with their rugged, weathered peaks, have always been more than just a backdrop to my life. They are a part of my identity, a testament to my roots in Kern County. As a child, I remember trout fishing at June Lake with my uncle, the thrill of participating in the annual Mammoth Motocross race, and the awe-inspiring ascents up Mount Whitney. The Highway 395 corridor, a vein running through the heart of Inyo and Mono counties, was our playground growing up.

As winter settles into the Sierra, the Inyo County Search and Rescue team urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise caution and prioritize safety, especially for those embarking on post-Thanksgiving hikes.

Cartago, CA, has undergone a remarkable environmental transformation, becoming a beacon of ecological restoration. The Owens Lake Bird Sanctuary, once a desolate dustbowl, has been revived to become a birdwatcher's paradise. After the lake's waters were diverted to Los Angeles in 1913, the area suffered severe ecological damage. Decades later, conservationists and legal mandates initiated the rewatering of parts of the lakebed, catalyzing its rebirth as a prime destination for thousands of migratory birds and nature enthusiasts alike.

The Alabama Hills, with their otherworldly rock formations and the towering presence of Mount Whitney, have long been a favorite of Hollywood, providing a setting for over 400 movies, TV shows, and commercials. This rugged terrain near Lone Pine, California, became the canvas for filmmakers to paint their narratives, creating an iconic American West landscape in classics like 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Gunga Din.' The area's cinematic legacy is preserved and celebrated at the Lone Pine Film History Museum and the annual Lone Pine Film Festival, where fans can relive the movie magic.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.259, a week ago the price is $3.320 , according to AAA.

November 23, 2023 - Inyo County Search & Rescue officials report that on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, about 8:53 P.M. (2053 hours), Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call for an overdue mountaineer. Marc Rockwell-Pate was reported overdue by his family after he did not return from a climb of Mt. Agassiz. Mt. Agassiz is a 13,899-foot peak near Bishop Pass.

After years of deliberation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has made a historic decision to transfer over 40 acres of the iconic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery in Inyo County to the Fort Independence Indian Community. The Fort Independence Indian Community is recognized as a distinct tribal government among the four Owens Valley Paiute Tribes. The Wildlife Conservation Board gave the green light to this no-cost transfer last week, with the transaction set to be finalized in early 2024. This marks the first-ever land return by CDFW to a California Tribe.

On Saturday, November 11th, 2023, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a distressing call for an overdue mountaineer, Marc Rockwell-Pate, who failed to return from a climb of Mt. Agassiz, a towering 13,899-foot peak near Bishop Pass.

The experienced hiker was a military veteran.

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 12/4/2023 – 12/8/2023. 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 4 – December 8. Work schedules are subject to change due to...

After years of discussion, 40-plus acres of the historic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery in Inyo County will be handed back over to the Fort Independence Indian Community, a distinct separate tribal government of the four Owens Valley Paiute Tribes. The Wildlife Conservation Board approved the no-cost transfer last week. Once complete, it will mark CDFW’s first-ever land return to a California Native American tribe.

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/27/2023 – 12/1/2023. 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 27 – December 1. Work schedules are subject to change due to...

Inyo County HHS, Public Health would like to remind visitors and residents not to touch, handle, or feed wildlife. Five (5) bats in Inyo County have been secured and tested positive for rabies since April 2023. On November 2, 2023, Inyo County Animal Control received a call about a bat...