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Northern Inyo Hospital has slashed its operating deficit by nearly $9 million and is gearing up to expand vital services, including a new MRI and telehealth options!

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Northern Inyo Hospital reports smaller deficit, plans service expansions
Hospital leadership told supervisors the hospital reduced a roughly $15 million operating deficit to about $6.5 million, improved cash metrics and plans to add an MRI, open inpatient dialysis and expand telehealth and regional maternal health partnerships despite funding and legislative headwinds.
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November 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Inyo County's agricultural production value skyrocketed by 27%, reaching over $70 million for the first time in a decade, primarily driven by booming cattle prices!

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Inyo County agricultural production value rises 27% in 2025, led by livestock
The Agricultural Commissioner's 2025 report shows Inyo County production value rose 27% year‑over‑year (to about $30.5M in Inyo), driven largely by higher cattle values; staff cautioned production value is not the same as producer profit and noted inspection and EVSE equipment needs.
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November 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Inyo County is at a critical crossroads as officials explore new models for providing legal counsel to those in need, just ahead of major contract changes and new state regulations.

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Inyo County considers restructuring indigent defense after state presentation
County leaders heard a State Public Defender briefing on options to move Inyo from a flat-fee contract system toward a more structured public defense model, citing upcoming contract renewals, new law limits on flat fees, recruitment challenges and possible grant funding.
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November 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Inyo County is facing a crucial decision on mechanized exploratory drilling, with options that could reshape the future of mining regulations—will they streamline the process or impose stricter controls?

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Inyo County seeks code fix for mechanized exploratory drilling below mining thresholds
Planning staff told the Board Title 18 lacks an explicit permit pathway for mechanized exploratory drilling that stays below the county's mining thresholds (one acre or 1,000 cubic yards). Staff presented four options: allow by right, create a ministerial/administrative permit, require conditional use permits (discretionary CEQA review), or prohibit the activity.
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November 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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The proposed 500-megawatt Bonanza Peak solar project is stirring up strong community concerns over environmental impacts and water resources, while promising significant contributions to local safety and conservation.

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Bonanza Peak solar workshop draws strong local questions about water, cultural impacts and CEQA
Planning staff presented the proposed 500 MW Bonanza Peak solar project (about 2,400 acres). Residents pressed for a full EIR, questioned groundwater estimates and truck access on Old Spanish Trail Highway; applicant offered community contributions including $2 million for a fire station and a 2.5‑acre land donation.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Death Valley National Park faces a staggering 40% loss of permanent staff, but a massive $69.5 million project to overhaul its aging water and wastewater system is on the horizon.

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Death Valley National Park reports staffing losses, pipeline project awarded
Park staff told the board they are coping with staffing shortfalls and that a $69.5 million water and wastewater contract has been awarded to replace miles of pipeline and treatment infrastructure; seasonal staff will augment winter operations.
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October 31, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Inyo County is pushing for a $4.25 million grant to transform Tacopa into a resilient community hub, ensuring vital resources stay powered during extreme heat and outages.

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Inyo County seeks $4.25 million state grant to harden Tacopa community during multi‑day outages
County staff asked the board to authorize submission of a $4,253,728.19 Extreme Heat & Community Resilience grant to build solar+battery backup, refrigeration and ADA upgrades for Tacopa's community center to serve as a cooling center and food distribution hub during extended outages; the board approved the submission.
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October 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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In a bold move, the board has authorized a plan that could save Inyo County over $2 million by pursuing an early purchase of the Quilter consolidated office building amidst ongoing litigation.

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Board authorizes staff to pursue early purchase of Quilter consolidated office building to save more than $2 million
The board authorized staff to negotiate and execute agreements to exercise an early purchase option on the Quilter consolidated office building amid litigation settlements; staff said an early payoff is expected to save the county more than $2 million compared to continuing lease payments.
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October 14, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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Inyo County is launching a transformative parks improvement plan aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility while tackling urgent infrastructure issues across its vast campgrounds.

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Inyo County unveils phased parks plan to tackle safety, ADA and deferred maintenance
County staff presented a multi‑phase parks and campgrounds improvement plan prioritizing safety, ADA compliance and infrastructure reliability across 14 facilities; staff said Phase 1 will target collapsed bridges, severe erosion, water systems and other safety issues and asked the board for sustained funding.
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October 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Bishop Airport is gearing up for a major transformation with plans for a new three-gate terminal that could accommodate a surge in passenger traffic by 2030!

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Bishop Airport terminal planning advances with FAA coordination; county eyes 3‑gate concept and 2030 target
Deputy public works staff presented a FAA‑coordinated terminal forecasting and concept design supporting a three‑gate commercial terminal and apron sized for regional jets; staff said growth makes the current temporary terminal undersized and the board approved a letter of support to the FAA.
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October 14, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Inyo County's Board of Supervisors just adopted the FY2026'27 budget with strategic reallocations to bolster local events and vital fish-planting programs!

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Board adopts FY2026'27 budget after small reallocations from fund balance and district TOT adjustments
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors adopted the final FY2026'27 budget on Sept. 29, recognizing a $4,382.90 adjustment to fund balance and adding $138,290 to general-fund contingencies and $150,000 each to general service and economic stabilization; supervisors also agreed to district TOT reallocations to support local events and fish planting.
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October 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Get ready for a geothermal gold rush! The BLM will auction off 23,000 acres near Haley Reservoir on Oct. 27, starting at just $2 per acre.

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County told BLM will auction geothermal leases near Haley Reservoir on Oct. 27
Auditor-Controller Amy Shepherd said the BLM plans an online auction of eight geothermal lease parcels (~23,000 acres) near Haley Reservoir on Oct. 27; minimum bid is $2 per acre, leases are 10 years, and the county stands to receive an estimated 25% of rents/royalties if parcels are awarded to lessees.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Inyo County is set to transform substance-use treatment with new funds from the Sierra Health Foundation, paving the way for community-based solutions under Proposition 36.

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Board approves county agreement with Sierra Health Foundation to implement Prop 36 diversion services
Health and Human Services Director Anna Scott said the county will use state Prop 36 funds to expand diversion of eligible people with substance-use disorders into community-based treatment; the board approved an agreement with Sierra Health Foundation to support implementation and coordination with courts and justice partners.
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October 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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April 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Roadtrip along 395 from the excellent YouTube channel California Through My Lens. I've done this drive before and it's pretty great! www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Cp... #InyoCounty #MonoCounty #California
Highway 395 Two Day Road Trip with my Dad
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January 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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View of the Owens Valley with Alabama Hills and lone Pine in the distance. Photo taken on Horseshoe Road, a spectacular drive up to Cottonwood Lakes trailhead.
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View overlooking the Owens Valley on the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
January 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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February 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Eastern Slope, Sierra Nevada No. 15 (2025)
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November 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Inyo County is the second-largest county by area in California and one of the least populated, preserving its wild character. #InyoCounty #CaliforniaGeography #SparsePopulation
May 17, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Ancient Bristlecone Pines in Inyo County's Schulman Grove include trees estimated to be over 4,700 years old. #BristleconePine #InyoCounty #OldestLivingTrees
May 14, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Death Valley in Inyo County recorded the highest reliably measured air temperature on Earth at 134°F in 1913. #DeathValley #InyoCounty #ExtremeWeather
May 13, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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The White Mountains in Inyo County rise dramatically east of the Owens Valley and contain some of the highest peaks outside the main Sierra crest. #WhiteMountains #InyoCounty #SierraNevada
May 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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The town of Lone Pine in Inyo County was named after a single tall pine tree that once stood as a landmark for travelers in the Owens Valley. #LonePineCA #InyoCounty #OwensValley
May 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Manzanar National Historic Site preserves barracks, gardens, and stories from the time over 10,000 Japanese Americans were held there during WWII. #ManzanarNHS #InyoCounty #AmericanHistory
May 2, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Mount Whitney was named in 1864 after Josiah Whitney and first successfully climbed in 1873 by local fishermen from Lone Pine. #MountWhitneyClimb #InyoCounty #SierraExploration
April 29, 2026 at 2:09 PM