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Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecast February 20th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI FEB 20 2026 It looks like our large, deep and cold (540 dm) troughing has finally exited the area. So clearing skies in...
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Forest Service announces $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools and wildfire preparedness
Forest Service announces $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools and wildfire preparedness (Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026) -- The U.S. Forest...
Bishop Bronco Wrestling
Bishop Bronco Wrestling February 14, 2026 By Dr. Mark Hodges This past Friday and Saturday, seven Bishop Broncos competed in the Central...
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecast February 20th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI FEB 20 2026 It looks like our large, deep and cold...
State Controller Malia M. Cohen Continues to Urge Fiscal Discipline as the State’s Revenue Collections Show Strength Through January
PR26:06 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/19/2026 Bismarck Obando Press Secretary 916-201-9261 | [email protected] Carine Assistant Press Secretary 916-838-5283 | [email protected] State Controller...
CalTrans Traffic Advisory for the Week of 2/23/2026 to 2/27/2026
Date: February 19, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 2/23/2026 to 2/27/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and...
Healthy Lifestyle Talk Canceled Due to Weather
February 19, 2026 News Release Contact: Barbara Laughon (760) 873-5811 ext. 3415 [email protected] Healthy Lifestyle Talk Canceled Due to Weather Out of an abundance of caution,...
Jury Duty Announcement
If you were summoned to appear in INDEPENDENCE on Monday, February 23, 2026 this panel has been canceled and you DO NOT need to appear.
City of Bishop Tree Split and Removal Has Begun
Cleanup crews in the Bishop have begun removing a large tree that fell behind Bishop City Hall, city officials confirmed this week. Public works teams arrived early to assess damage and start...
Due to weather conditions, we have rescheduled our Board of Education meeting to next Tuesday, February 24.
BUHS Boys Soccer Team’s CIF Quarterfinals
The BUHS Boys Soccer team’s season came to an end last night in the CIF Quarterfinals with a 6–0 loss to Nipomo. The Broncos were short-handed due to several injuries and were unable to overcome the...
U.S. 395 to Remain Closed Tonight Between State Route 203 and State Route 158
Date: February 18, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. 395 to Remain Closed Tonight Between State Route 203 and State Route 158 MONO...
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecast February 19th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU FEB 19 2026 One more wave is lined up to move into...
Gratitude in the Storm
Gratitude in the Storm As the snow fell heavier and the roads grew quieter, one thing remained constant — the steady presence of our local law enforcement, Bishop Fire Department, Bishop PD, Bishop...
Apple Zero-Day Flaw: Update Now
Apple zero-day flaw: update now A newly patched zero-day vulnerability affecting iPhones, iPads, and Macs allowed attackers to run unauthorized code and potentially access private data. Because it...
Rep. Kevin Kiley Introduces Bill to Fight California’s Wealth Tax (Press Release)
Rep. Kevin Kiley Introduces Bill to Fight California’s Wealth Tax WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is introducing the Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026 in response to...
John Gary Boothe 1941 – 2026
John Gary Boothe May 23, 1941 – February 9, 2026 John Gary Boothe, a lifelong resident of the Owens Valley, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, after a short illness. In a touching and...
CIF Continues Today Despite School Closure
Despite school being closed, we will be hosting Santa Ynez for girls basketball tonight with a 5:00 tip off. The ticket door will open at 4:00. Boys soccer is also on their way to Nipomo. Everyone...
Delayed Opening for County Offices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Public Relations Liaison Darcy Israel, (760) 878-0373 Delayed Opening for County Offices Due to inclement weather, all...
U.S. 395 May Be Closed Overnight Due to Whiteout Conditions
Date: February 17, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Byron Wolter Phone: (760) 937-2138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. 395 May Be Closed Overnight Due to Whiteout Conditions MONO...
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecast February 18th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED FEB 18 2026 Today snow showers linger, mainly over...
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecast February 20th
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI FEB 20 2026 It looks like our large, deep and cold (540 dm) troughing has finally exited the area. So clearing skies in...
CalTrans Traffic Advisory for the Week of 2/23/2026 to 2/27/2026
Date: February 19, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 2/23/2026 to 2/27/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)...


















