by News Staff | Feb 1, 2019 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Monday’s Bishop City Council meeting started with Mayor Jim Ellis’ emotional announcement that former City Manager Jim Tatum had passed away over the weekend. He called for a moment of silence, but it will take more than a moment to fully understand that...
by News Staff | Jan 25, 2019 | General Misc. Stories
By Deb Murphy The purchase agreement for 3.5 acres of land at Spruce and MacIver streets has been accepted at the staff level of both the City of Bishop and the Los Angeles Department of Power. Monday, that agreement heads to the City Council. The land is earmarked...
by News Staff | Oct 25, 2018 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Silver Peaks, a 70-unit affordable housing project, has gone one significant step toward realization. Bishop Councilmember Joe Pecsi has been negotiating to purchase the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power-owned 3-acre parcel at MacIver and Spruce...
by News Staff | Mar 20, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The Bishop City Council recently voted to hire a local realtor to sell City-owned mobile homes when they become vacant. Since that vote, some citizens have pointed out that the sale of those homes will mean fewer affordable rentals in a city that is still short some...