Inyo County News Feed

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For the second time this year, County of Inyo and City of Bishop officials have united to ensure the continuation of ambulance service in the greater Bishop area.With support from the City of Bishop, the County has signed a 30-day agreement for emergency medical services (EMS) with REACH Air…
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The National Weather Service plans to issue an Excessive Heat Warning for the Owens Valley this weekend, with temperatures forecast to rise from 104 on Friday to 107 by Monday.Dangerously hot afternoons with little overnight relief are expected. The NWS says this will result in a major if not…
Small, white wooden home in backyard with green grass and lots of flowers.
Inyo County contracted with a firm on Tuesday to create architectural designs for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) such as this one. The designs will be made available to the public at no charge.
INDEPENDENCE --- Impacts from the 2023 runoff, housing, and employee and department achievements dominated the July 11 meeting of the Inyo County Board of Supervisors.Specific topics of discussion ranged from mosquito abatement and the Lower Owens River to comprehensive webpage updates to a new…
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Inyo County homeowners are urged to take advantage of the free green waste disposal being offered this weekend and use the opportunity to prepare against the threat of wildfire by clearing property of problematic vegetation and creating defensible space.Gate fees at Inyo County Landfills will be…
Water flooding a desert highway.
Rising temperatures between now and July 4 are expected to accelerate snowmelt in the Sierra, bringing peak water flows to local creeks, rivers, and other channels as well as increased dangers for the public.Runoff from the historic Southern Sierra snowpack – which was approximately 300 percent of…
Fiber optic cable and a QR Code
The California Department of Technology has released an online survey to help determine barriers to internet access, affordability, and adoption, including in rural counties like Inyo. Residents are urged to take the survey at California Department of Technology: California Department of…