Community & Safety Jury Duty Cancellation: A jury panel scheduled to appear in Independence on Monday, April 27, 2026, has been cancelled. Jurors are no longer required to attend. Wolf Sighting Clarification: Previous reports of two wolves in the area were incorrect due to a technical malfunction in the CDFW tracking system, which mistakenly tracked […]

Agricultural Disaster Designation Mono County has been designated a contiguous disaster area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to ongoing drought conditions. This follows a Secretarial Disaster Declaration on April 6, 2026, which identified Inyo, Riverside, and San Diego as primary disaster counties. Eligible farmers and ranchers in Mono County have eight months (until […]

Wildlife & Environment Grey Wolf Update: The wolf known as “The Disperser” was recently tracked back toward the Bishop area. Residents and ranchers are encouraged to use the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) tracking system to stay alert. Fishing Conditions: Lake Sabrina is currently ice-free and reported to be in good condition for […]

Sports Highlights: Bishop Broncos Victory The Bishop Broncos delivered a dominant performance against the Bobcats, securing a 14-2 victory in seven innings. Offensive Power: The team tallied 17 total hits, including a towering three-run home run by senior Will Kemp in the fourth inning. Standout Player: Richie Talavera was “unstoppable,” going 5-for-5 with a double […]

Local News Summary for April 17, 2026 Community Events and Public Meetings Inyo County Water Commission Meeting: Scheduled for April 23 at 6:00 PM at the Inyo County Consolidated Office Building, Room 100, 1360 North Main Street, Bishop. The meeting is accessible both in person and via Zoom. Friday Night Markets: Returning in May, the […]

Infrastructure & Mountain Passes State Route 120 West Reopens: Caltrans officially opened the highway at Lee Vining yesterday after weeks of snow removal. Crews dealt with snowdrifts as deep as 15 feet, along with fallen trees and debris. Remaining Closures: While SR 120 is open, the Eastern Entrance to Yosemite National Park (Tioga Pass) remains […]