Local Politics · Inyo County
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors announced it has selected Christine Bouchard to serve as the next county administrative officer, following a closed session that concluded at 12:54 p.m. The county will issue a conditional offer of employment and expects to bring the appointment and contract before the Board at its November 3 meeting in Independence. A press release with additional details is planned for that date.
Public Safety · Bishop, CA
The Inyo County Sheriff's Department confirmed that a rumor of multiple stolen vehicles at Highlands Mobile Home Park in Bishop, CA, was unfounded; only one theft report was taken and it did not involve vehicles. CHP Bishop separately confirmed one vehicle theft reported after 10 a.m. on October 13, 2026, in the Dixon Lane area, not at Highlands. Authorities said residents can expect increased patrols in the area for the immediate future.
Public Safety · Inyo County
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas issued a freeze warning Monday at 11:16 p.m. for the Owens Valley North area, effective from midnight to 8 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees are expected early Wednesday morning, with frost and freeze conditions that could kill crops, sensitive vegetation, and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are urged to move tender plants indoors or take other protective steps before the cold sets in.
Public Safety · Inyo County
A pole fire was first discovered at 8:34 p.m. Oct. 11 on private land in Inyo County, California. As of the Oct. 13 update at 8:50 a.m., the fire had been burning for approximately 36 hours with no containment data reported and the cause undetermined. The information is sourced from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Social Events · Bishop, CA
The Bishop Chamber of Commerce announced its 2026 holiday schedule, with Night of Lights returning Friday, December 4 (4:30–8 p.m.) featuring the City of Bishop's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at Talmage Park. The Community Christmas Parade moves to Saturday, December 5 at 10 a.m., themed 'A Very Sierra Christmas,' followed by a vendor market and Santa visits at Bishop City Park (10 a.m.–2 p.m.). Railroad Express returns to Laws Museum on Saturday, December 12 with train rides, crafts, and free books. Entry forms for the parade are available at the Chamber office (218-A South Main Street) or online.
