Inyo County, California

Campgrounds will remain closed in 12 US National forests in the southwest region through January 29th, including Inyo National Forest. Hang in there... we will get through this!!! For more details: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news-events/ Photo by Jerry Winstead... #dreamnowtravellater #StayHome_StaySafe See more

Inyo County is seeking grant applications for the Community Resiliency Grant program from nonprofit organizations that play and important role in supporting our local economy, improving the quality of life in Inyo County, and addressing unmet needs of those in our community most severely impacted by COVID-19. Inyo County recognizes that these entities continue to provide services with significant reductions in revenue due to the pandemic, so during adoption of the Inyo Count...y 2020-21 budget, the Board of Supervisors allocated $100,000 of County General Fund money to support economic and community resiliency, and to offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local nonprofit organizations and other government agencies. An online workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 3 p.m. to introduce the grant program and answer questions. See the flyer for links to more information.

Info regarding local COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Starting today the Southern California Regional Stay at Home Order is in effect and this includes Inyo and Mono Counties. As many of you know, this is due to the ICU bed capacity dropping below 15% availability and the effects on the health care system that is already strained. The information below is a summary of important points from the Order and some additional information from our Health Department here in Inyo County. In addition to listing changes resulting from the...Continue reading

Inyo County is so remarkable, with such extremes, and diverse physical features. It claims the highest and lowest points in the 48-contiguous states, and the oldest trees in the world. You’ll find hot and cold, wet and dry, barren and lush, refined and common at different times and in different parts of the county. What is your favorite? Is it the deserts we have?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exsi31Q57NM... #inyoccounty #keepinyosafe See more

Las Voces del Inyo: Previniendo COVID-19 en la comunidad

Wishing you a Happy New Year!! From our happy place to yours Stunning photo by Sean B Plunkett

Check out this post about groundwater pumping overdraft and the Fish Slough area.

Carbe and Durand (from Incendio) are playing a drive-in style concert November 7th at the Fairgrounds!! Who's in??

Even with the smoke, there are some fabulous fall colors to be seen! If you are out enjoying the fall colors, please remember to give others space, have patience and be courteous!! Thank you!! #keepinyosafe #fallcolors Photo by John Paul DeRousseau

Support the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center!! This Saturday, join them from the comfort of your own home (streaming live), or at the Bishop Drive-In Theater at the Tri-County Fairgrounds, for this tailgate event. Click the links below to find out how to support this great organization as they educate and bring awareness to backcountry play and travel in the snow. https://www.bishopvisitor.com/event/esac-2020/ https://www.esavalanche.org/

Just in case you haven't heard... the Fairgrounds will have Halloween festivities including drive-thru trick-or-treating and a family-friendly movie (both COVID-safe)! Go to https://tricountyfair.com/event/drive-in-trick-or-treat/ for vendor and participant registration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAO2af5ascc

Independence flu clinic has been rescheduled due to poor air quality.

COVID-19 Update: Inyo County moved to Red.

In case you are wondering what roads and campgrounds are open, here is the latest, as of yesterday, October 14th: https://www.sierrawave.net/state-of-inyo-roads-and-campgrou

Members of the Emmy-award winning CBS show One Day at a Time and state health expert Dr. Diana Ramos share important tips and information on how to have safe family holidays in the time of COVID-19. Check it out! Happy Thanksgiving!! https://youtu.be/Tn0VVFnHSkQ (English)... https://youtu.be/0QCmyWRhF_A (Spanish) See more

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The Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance is hosting a virtual 5K walk and fun run this year!!! Going on NOW!! You can do it from WHEREVER you are!!!

Read local writer, Kendra Atleework’s recent blog about living in 2020 in the Eastern Sierra, where smoke and COVID-19 bring challenges, but also inspiration. https://www.bishopvisitor.com/dispatch-from-a-clear-day Photo by Kendra Atleework

With the Lone Pine Film Festival starting TOMORROW, this seems like a fun read! https://www.atlasobscura.com//alabama-hills-filmmaking-hol

COVID -19 update: As of Tuesday October 6th, Inyo County has moved to a less restrictive tier (Moderate - orange) and more businesses are allowed to reopen! However, the recent uptick in cases is concerning, so we need your help! Please continue to distance, use face coverings, and wash your hands to keep us safe and from moving backwards a tier. Find more information at https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19/reopening-inyo-businesses... #stayvigilanttostayopen #keepinyosafe

As of today, Inyo County will move to the Orange Tier, or moderate tier. With this in mind, it will be essential that everyone do their part by continuing to use face coverings, practice social distancing, and frequent hand washing. Inyo County must stay at this level for three weeks, and if the numbers and percent of positive cases stay low, we will move to the next level on October 27. For more information please visit our website: https://www.inyocounty.us//reopening-inyo-b/revive-program.

For all of you western film fans, don't miss the (virtual) Lone Pine Film Festival THIS WEEKEND!! They are having a Western Watch Party. Among other classic western films, watch the world premiere of the 4K restoration of MACKINTOSH & T.J.!!! For more information, go to https://www.museumofwesternfilmhistory.org/