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Jobless numbers continue to drop in Inyo, Mono counties

The unemployment rates for Inyo and Mono counties continue to drop from their pandemic peaks as businesses reopen and adjust to COVID-19 restrictions.

National forest closure order extended through weekend

The regional forester for the National Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region on Monday extended an order “to prohibit going into or being upon National Forest System lands” on eight area forests, including Inyo, through Sept. 21.

Inyo County moves to new tier

As of noon Tuesday, under California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, Inyo County officially moved to a new tier, and more businesses are now permitted to open.

Summary of changes:

Local businesses awarded Rotary grants

Thanks to fundraising efforts of Bishop Rotary Clubs and many generous donors, several local businesses will receive micro-grants intended to offset increased costs of doing business during and post COVID-19.

SBDC webinar to provide guidance on Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness Sept. 9

Small businesses can learn how to effectively manage their Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness, from spending money correctly to completion of forms, in this week’s free webinar hosted by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.

Eating out – safely

Area residents and visitors are catching a bite to eat and supporting local businesses safely.
Photo by Gayla Wolf/The Honey Bee

Inyo County Sheriff's deputies in search of suspect

The Inyo County Sheriff's Department is seeking a man after he allegedly brandished a firearm at the reporting party on Monday afternoon while the reporting party was pulled over on U.S. Highway 395 changing a tire, according to the Inyo County Sheriff's Department.

California statewide fire summary (Aug. 25, 2020)

Overnight more favorable weather conditions continue to aid firefighters in their efforts towards containment. Currently, more than 14,000 firefighters are battling over two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California.

Jack in the Box serves up gratitude for NIHD

Last Wednesday Jack In The Box restaurant provided Breakfast Jacks and wedge potatoes to Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s front line staff.

Inyo County funding available for local small businesses

On August 18, 2020, the Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the REVIVE Program, providing grant assistance to small, independently owned, businesses located in Inyo County to aid in maintaining their business and workforce, thereby restoring vital and valuable