Local Politics · Inyo County
Inyo County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Danielle Sexton announced a required 1% post-election manual tally audit of ballots cast in the November 3, 2026, General Election. The random selection of precincts begins Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Elections Office in the Inyo County Courthouse in Independence. The audit continues each regular business day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until completed, with results published on the county elections website. The public is invited to observe all processes by contacting the Elections Office at 760-878-0224.
Transportation · Bishop, CA
Caltrans crews began striping and electrical work on the roundabout project at the intersection of Wye Road and U.S. Highway 6 in Bishop on Monday. Daytime work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday, with one-way traffic control and potential delays of up to five minutes. After Wednesday, crews will transition primarily to overnight work, though intermittent daytime activity may occur. The project is expected to last two weeks.
Community brief · Bishop, CA
Bishop VFW Post #8988 is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for Veterans Day 2026, featuring Duane Rossi's Famous Spaghetti Sauce, salad, blue cheese dressing, and garlic bread made from fresh HippieFlourChild Sourdough. Presale tickets are $10 and door tickets are $15; veterans and uniformed first responders eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the VFW by asking a bartender.
