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NIHD: Anticipate visitor restrictions

Northern Inyo Healthcare District has temporarily revised its family and guest policies due to the coronavirus pandemic. Note these guidelines may change as the pandemic remains fluid.

Labor and Delivery, Medical-Surgical Department and Intensive Care

Bishop Paiute Tribe announces closures due to COVID-19

In an effort to protect community members and upon recommendation of state and local health officials, the Bishop Paiute Tribe has announced the following closures. Despite these closures, every effort is being taken to maintain continuous operations in support of the tribal community.

Bishop Paiute Tribe closures – Head Start, Education Center, Elders Program closed, meal deliveries ongoing

In an effort to protect community members and upon recommendation of state and local health officials, the Bishop Paiute Tribe has announced the following closures. Despite these closures, every effort is being taken to maintain continuous operations in support of the tribal community.

Chamber changes Blake Jones Derby in light of COVID-19

The Bishop Chamber of Commerce has announced significant changes for this weekend’s Blake Jones Trout Derby.

Bishop school district takes prevention steps regarding COVID-19 virus

The Bishop Unified School District on Monday sent out letters to families providing a combination of updated and direct information from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Department of Education (CDE), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the tran

County mulls tobacco retailer’s license

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting, heard a presentation from the county’s Health and Human Services Department regarding the regulation of tobacco product sales and requiring the licensure of tobacco retailers in Inyo County.

Election Day arrives

Kammi Foote, Inyo County clerk/recorder and registrar of voters, said Inyo County residents who are not registered to vote can go to a polling place today and cast their ballots.

Asbestos discovered during remodel in Bishop

As the city of Bishop moves toward mixed-use zoning – combining downtown commercial zoning with residential zoning – an issue that will have to be addressed during the process is asbestos.

Safety with a smile

The city of Bishop celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Friday.

ESIA marks 50-year partnership with Inyo National Forest

February 2020 marks the 50-year anniversary for the creation of the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) and its partnership with the Inyo National Forest, which began on February 20, 1970.