Inyo County News Feed

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…
Many people seated in metal folding chairs indoors with a man standing near the front of the room addressing the crowd.
Inyo County Administrative Officer Nate Greenberg welcomes residents to a runoff preparation meeting on Thursday co-hosted by the LADWP.
While the Eastern Sierra is facing an almost literal sea of unknowns over the next several months, there are some stark certainties: the runoff is coming, there will be flooding, roads will be closed, communities will be cut off, and you need to be prepared sooner rather than later.   That was the…
River close to spilling over bank
Property owners in the Owens Valley are urged to do their part and join local agencies in preparing for the spring runoff now before the massive Sierra snowpack begins melting in earnest. To help provide guidance and a big-picture view of the anticipated severity of the runoff, officials from Inyo…
Ambulance parked on asphalt
INDEPENDENCE – County of Inyo and City of Bishop officials are optimistic that recent efforts to secure temporary Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the greater Bishop area will allow for continued coverage after the current EMS provider ceases operations later this month. It was announced…
Historic Inyo County courthouse with blue sky above
Several Inyo County employees were honored for their hard work and dedication on Tuesday, April 4. Awards were given to employees who reached service milestones with the County during the first quarter of 2023. The following individuals were recognized and applauded by the Board of Supervisors…