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Bishop news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2 stories from Bishop and Inyo County, in about three minutes.

Public Safety · Bishop, CA

Bishop Police Investigate Oct. 19 Threat Against School Officials and Students

On October 19, 2026, the Bishop Police Department and multiple agencies investigated a threat involving school officials and students in Bishop, California. A suspect was identified and arrested, then released to the Inyo County Juvenile Probation Department and transported to a secure holding facility. The multi-agency investigation included coordination with the Inyo County Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, Inyo County District Attorney's Office, and Bishop Unified School District.

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Community News · Inyo County

Oct. 20 Forecast: Light Rain Today, 80% Showers Wed-Thu, 3–6" Snow on Mammoth Mountain

A deep trough along the West coast brings light rain to the Eastern Sierra on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with an 80% chance of widespread showers Wednesday and Thursday. Mammoth Mountain above 8,500 feet is expected to receive another round of small snow totals of 3 to 6 inches. Owens Valley highs will range from 73–75°F with lows in the 40s and low 50s; Mammoth Lakes will see 53/32°F, while Death Valley stays hot at 95/71°F.

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