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Popcorn in the time of COVID-19

Greg and Lynn Lippincott recently picked up some popcorn from the Bishop Twin Theatre from theater owner Hollie Mullanix, left. Lynn said she ordered the popcorn the day before, expecting the usual large popcorn served up by the theater.

NIHD names new authorizing parties on the district’s financial accounts; Flanigan investigation continues

In closed session during its regular meeting Wednesday, the Northern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors conducted performance evaluations for Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kevin S. Flanigan and Chief Financial Officer John Tremble.

Rangers seek assistance identifying vandal

Death Valley National Park rangers are investigating repeated incidents of vandalism over the past two years and seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect.

Crisis center continues to provide services

While the current “Stay At Home” orders statewide as well as locally might be in place to keep residents healthy, their unintended consequences could be putting others in harms way, according to Matthew O’Connor, executive director of Wild Iris Family Counseling and Crisis Center.

A message of gratitude

The Bishop Twin Theatre marquee shown with appreciation even through a dreary Wednesday morning in Bishop. Throughout social media and during digital meetings area residents express gratefulness and concern for those deemed essential and continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic.

NIHD limits access via Emergency Department entrance

Northern Inyo Healthcare District is taking the necessary steps to protect patients, staff and the community by limiting access to the hospital via the Emergency Department entrance. The district asks for your support and collaboration in keeping each other safe.

Inyo County to host COVID-19 virtual Town Hall April 9

In an effort to keep Inyo County residents as informed as possible regarding our Unified Command approach to COVID-19, while simultaneously maintaining social distancing measures, a virtual Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for April 9 at 6 p.m.

LADWP announces closure of certain recreational areas in support of 'Safer at Home' order

In keeping with LADWP’s commitment to be good environmental stewards and promote the health and safety of the residents, visitors and employees in the Eastern Sierra, the following LADWP areas and/or locations are CLOSED to the public indefinitely in support of the Safer At Home Order: Owens Rive

Public access to board of supervisors meetings will continue

To ensure social distancing guidelines are followed, and to reduce the risks associated with COVID-19, the Inyo County Board of Supervisors will be conducting its meetings exclusively online for the time being.

Cerro Coso closes campuses and moves classes and services online in response to COVID-19

Cerro Coso Community College is much like the rest of the country’s educational institutions, when it comes to the next steps and decisions for its campuses in regards to the coronavirus (COVID-19).