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College updates plans for Fall 2020 classes

As California hit its highest daily count of confirmed cases of coronavirus over the past week and numbers continue to rise in Kern, Mono, and Inyo counties, Cerro Coso Community College announced Thursday it will move on ground classes to remote delivery for the fall 2020 term.

City to host public meetings on downtown zoning

The city of Bishop is gearing up to host its first virtual workshops regarding its proposed downtown mixed use overlay and specific plan that could lead to more housing and “in-filling” in downtown Bishop.

Inyo County issues revised masking order

The Inyo County Health Officer has updated the local face covering order to incorporate the California Department of Public Health guidance and to clarify that Inyo County businesses are responsible to adhere to, and ensure their employees and customers are following the mandatory face covering g

KIBS 100.7 FM welcomes San Diego radio duo

Bishop’s KIBS 100.7 radio station has welcomed the Sonya & Ken Show, a funny on-air personality duo from San Diego, to the airwaves. Ken Harrison and Sonya Hernandez are filling in for the vacationing morning personality, Gary Young, through July 24.

Bankruptcy court approves plan for Southern Inyo Healthcare District

The Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of California - Sacramento Division approved the district’s plan for paying its creditors and bringing resolution to the bankruptcy case on Monday

Inyo National closes group camps under forest order

The Inyo National Forest is extending the closure of all group campgrounds and two remote campgrounds under a forest order closure The closure can be terminated or extended depending in conditions.

Multiple injuries reported in Lone Pine collission

On Monday at about 4 p.m. officers of the Bishop Area CHP responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Inyo Street in Lone Pine.

Solace in nature

Even amidst the ongoing chaos, Eastern Sierra area residents are fortunate to be able to find plenty of beautiful spaces to find some peace of mind, including the Owens Valley Pond off Warm Springs Road.

Laws steams up for July 1 reopening

The Laws Museum and Historic Site has been approved to reopen and plans on doing so on July 1.

Bishop chamber announces new officers

The Bishop Chamber of Commerce, which is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by the 300+ members of the organization, has announced that it recently completed its election and has released the following slate of leaders for 2020-2021.