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06/17/2026

Forest Service News Release
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Forest Service Proposes First National Policy for Recreational Climbing on Public Lands
(Washington, D.C., June 17, 2026) The U.S. Forest Service will publish a proposed climbing directive in the Federal Register and initiate a 30-day public comment period. This proposal establishes the agency’s first national direction for managing recreational climbing opportunities on national forests and grasslands that will include guidance for the use and maintenance of fixed anchors and equipment.



The updated proposal replaces a 2023 draft that was overtaken by new requirements in the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, signed into law January 4, 2025. The EXPLORE Act directs federal land management agencies to recognize recreational climbing - including certain fixed anchors – as an appropriate use in congressionally designated wilderness areas.

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06/17/2026

06/17/2026

6/16/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT



Inyo County Superior Court is now recruiting for the 2026-2027 Civil Grand Jury

Applications for the Inyo County Civil Grand Jury are now being accepted.



Service on the Civil Grand Jury is an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of government, while providing a valuable service to the community. The 11 members of the Civil Grand Jury serve for one year (July – June) and are empowered to investigate the operations of county, city and district governments; provide civil oversight of local government departments and agencies; and respond to citizen complaints.



The Civil Grand Jury sets its own agenda and meeting schedule. Much of the work is performed in small committees allowing for considerable flexibility in the work schedule and meeting locations.

6/16/2026

06/17/2026

AGENDA

Board of Supervisors Room - County Administrative Center

NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC: (1) This meeting is accessible to the public both in person and, for convenience, via Zoom webinar. The Zoom webinar is accessible to the public at https://zoom.us/j/868254781. The meeting may also be accessed by telephone at the following numbers: (669) 900-6833; (346) 248-7799; (253) 215-8782; (929) 205-6099; (301) 715-8592; (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 868 254 781. Anyone unable to attend the Board meeting in person who wishes to make either a general public comment or a comment on a specific agenda item may do so by utilizing the Zoom "hand-raising" feature when appropriate during the meeting (the Chair will call on those who wish to speak). Generally, speakers are limited to three minutes. Remote participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only.

AGENDA

06/17/2026

The Weekly Traffic Advisory for the week of June 15 through June 19 is live: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-9/district-9-traffic-advisories/current-weekly-traffic-advisory.

06/17/2026

The Independence Fire Safe Council is sponsoring a presentation on the County Emergency Alerting system (Genasys) by Lisa Cox, Inyo Co. Emergency Manager. She will also help with enrollment into the Alert System. The presentation is on Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:30. Location is at the Board of Supervisor’s meeting room. It also can be accessed live online.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

It’s that time again!!! Show up and show out for this family as we welcome home another brave boy and his family!!!

06/17/2026

Area Forecast
Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley
Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster

Synopsis - WED JUN 17 2026

Temps stay in the low 100s today in the Owens Valley with overnight lows in the low 60s. For Mammoth today, 81° highs and 54° lows. Temps then drop for the rest of the week, until we see 93° in Bishop by Saturday. All due to a shortwave trough pushing off from the Pacific, dismantling our hot ridge. Expect wind speeds in the 25 - 35 mph range in our area by Saturday as well...DMATT

Area Wide Temperatures Today:

Bishop: 102 / 61
Big Pine: 101 / 66
Independence: 103 / 70
Lone Pine: 100 / 72
Olancha: 103 / 74
Mammoth Lakes: 81 / 54
Death Valley: 121 / 91
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Synopsis - WED JUN 17 2026

06/17/2026

Rep. Kevin Kiley Receives 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service


WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) and his office have been named a 2026 Democracy Award recipient by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for Best of Constituent Service.

The award honors the representatives delivering exceptional constituent service across California. The Best of Constituent Service category recognizes offices that demonstrate outstanding dedication through effective casework, timely resolution of individual issues, personalized support, and a relentless focus on ensuring constituents receive the help they need.

Winners are selected for their exceptional attention to detail, empathy, and persistence in solving complex constituent problems.

Rep. Kevin Kiley Receives 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service