# Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News – The Community's News Your Local News Since 1996 Page: Feed: --- ## [NWS Weekly Heat Briefing](https://sierrawave.net/nws-weekly-heat-briefing-4/) _2026-08-20 · Press Release_ ## [CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 – 5:30 PM](https://sierrawave.net/city-council-meeting-agenda-monday-august-24-2026-530-pm/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Brown_ CITY OF BISHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA City Council Chambers – 301 West Line Street – Bishop, California MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 – 5:30 PM NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised this meeting is accessible to the public in person, on the City of Bishop website, or on the local government cable channel 12. \[…\] ## [Sierra Atmospheric Forecast August 20th](https://sierrawave.net/sierra-atmospheric-forecast-august-20th/) _2026-08-19 · Dennis Mattinson_ Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis – THU AUG 20 2026 Our weather pattern continues to be dominated by a ridge of high pressure over the Desert SW. By Friday the ridge shifts over the 4-Corners area, along with a \[…\] [Listen](https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Weather-AUG-20.wav) ## [Toiyabe Indian Health Project 16th Annual Walk For Life](https://sierrawave.net/toiyabe-indian-health-project-16th-annual-walk-for-life/) _2026-08-19 · Press Release_ Toiyabe Indian Health Project 16th Annual Walk For Life Suicide remains a significant public health challenge for our communities. Current rates are higher among Native American populations than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. Toiyabe hopes to reduce stigma, help recognize warning signs, create connections, and support people affected by suicide \[…\] ## [DAVE AND ROMA MCCOY ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT UPDATE](https://sierrawave.net/dave-and-roma-mccoy-arts-and-cultural-center-construction-and-management-update/) _2026-08-19 · Press Release_ DAVE AND ROMA MCCOY ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT UPDATE Construction of the new Dave and Roma McCoy Arts and Cultural Center is progressing on schedule, coinciding with the Town’s hiring of local resident David Baron as the new Arts and Culture Manager. The project took a major step forward last \[…\] ## [Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Reflects on Service to Senate District 4](https://sierrawave.net/senator-marie-alvarado-gil-reflects-on-service-to-senate-district-4/) _2026-08-19 · Press Release_ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 19, 2026 CONTACT: Jason Scalese Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Reflects on Service to Senate District 4 A legacy of perseverance, integrity, and freedom for rural California Click photo to view Senator Alvarado-Gil’s floor speech, and tributes by Senators Roger Niello and Suzette Martinez Valladares SACRAMENTO, Calif. – State Senator Marie \[…\] ## [NIHD BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING ​August 19, 2026, at 7:30 pm](https://sierrawave.net/nihd-board-of-directors-special-meeting-august-19-2026-at-730-pm/) _2026-08-19 · Press Release_ NOTICE ​NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING ​August 19, 2026, at 7:30 pm ​The Board meets in person at 2957 Birch Street, Bishop, CA 93514. Members of the public will be allowed to attend in person or via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom. ​TO CONNECT VIA \[…\] ## [Inyo County Board of Supervisors REGULAR MEETING August 25, 2026 8:30 A.M.](https://sierrawave.net/inyo-county-board-of-supervisors-regular-meeting-august-25-2026-830-a-m/) _2026-08-19 · Press Release_ Inyo County Board of Supervisors REGULAR MEETING August 25, 2026 8:30 A.M. The agenda and packet can also be found online at https://inyococa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3359/files/agenda/3210 https://www.inyocounty.us/government/publications-reports-plans-proclamations/meeting-agendas-minutes Also, as a reminder, there is a new Zoom link for Board meetings: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81412627121.… ## [LADWP ​Temporary Road Closure](https://sierrawave.net/ladwp-temporary-road-closure/) _2026-08-18 · Press Release_ LADWP in the Eastern Sierra ​Temporary Road Closure ​Pleasant Valley Dam Rd Closed for Repairs Starting August 17 ​Beginning August 17, 2026, a section of Pleasant Valley Dam Road will be closed to the public, including pedestrian access and fishing. Pedestrian and fishing access will remain open from the upper end of the reservoir at \[…\] ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ucd8xAiWAaKM) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Weather & Atmospheric Forecast August 19th](https://sierrawave.net/weather-atmospheric-forecast-august-19th/) _2026-08-18 · Dennis Mattinson_ Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis – WED AUG 19 2026 I am still monitoring the possibility of low grade (isolated to scattered) Monsoon moisture, returning late week or this weekend. All brought to you by a gradual Eastward \[…\] [Listen](https://sierrawave.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Weather-AUG-19.wav)