Transportation · Bishop, CA
Caltrans crews will begin installing a temporary roundabout at the intersection of Wye Road and U.S. 6 in Bishop on Monday, October 26, 2026. The project aims to reduce accidents at this high-risk intersection by implementing a single-lane Vortex modular delineator system. Construction is scheduled to conclude on November 9, with daytime striping work followed by overnight installation phases. Drivers should expect one-way traffic control and potential delays of up to five minutes during active work hours.
Crime · Bishop, CA
On Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 11:32 a.m., Inyo County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a deceased person in the Dixon Canal near North Sierra Highway in Bishop. The individual was recovered from the water with assistance from Bishop Police and Fire Department personnel. The Inyo County Coroner’s Office took custody of the deceased, and an investigation is currently underway. Authorities state there is no known threat to the public at this time.
Community News · Inyo County
A weak upper-level ridge keeps the Eastern Sierra mostly sunny through Friday, with a longwave trough bringing active weather to the region by Saturday and Sunday. Precipitable water values are currently projected at 0.80 inches for the incoming system. Current temperatures range from highs of 72°F in Bishop to 89°F in Death Valley.
