News

Breastfeeding awareness

The Toiyabe Indian Health Project hosted the 14th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk on Aug. 1 in the Charles Brown Auditorium at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds.

This day in history (Aug. 11)

1804 – Francis II assumes the title of first Emperor of Austria.
1812 – Peninsular War: French troops engage British-Portuguese forces in the Battle of Majadahonda.
1813 – In Colombia, Juan del Corral declares the independence of Antioquia.

What you might have missed

TUESDAY (Aug. 6)

* Fly Fishing Film Festival comes to the Eastern Sierr

* Local author to discuss cases of missing hikers

* ESLT introduces mini free library in Bishop

THURSDAY (Aug. 8)

* Man drowns in boating accident

* New faces and plans at Laws

This day in history (Aug. 4)

1796 – French Revolutionary Wars: Napoleon leads the French Army of Italy to victory in the Battle of Lonato.
1821 – The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.
1824 – The Battle of Kos is fought between Turkish and Greek forces.

What you might have missed this week

TUESDAY (July 30)
* Horse and rider killed in Olancha accident

* Several lightning fires burning locally

* Road repair work triggers delays

THURSDAY (Aug. 1)

* Jet crashes in Death Valley

* Lightning continues to spark wilderness fires

This Day in HIstory (July 28)

Events

What you may have missed this week

Tuesday, July 23

• Cook opponent visits Bishop
• LADWP unleashes waves of negative River Trail comments
• Inyo Council for the Arts presents Millpond Festival artists

Thursday, July 25

Addressing an epidemic

Albert Titman Sr., CADC II, speaks before the Eastern Sierra Opioid Summit audience Tuesday morning at Calvary Baptist Church in Bishop on Native American “Culture, Trauma and Healing.” Titman was one of six presenters speaking during the two-day summit that included community and health care pro

A fine swine time

Four-H and FFA members had their moments to shine last week, showing off their Junior Livestock exhibits including pigs, bulls and rabbits. The event has become an annual event at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds.

Cancer can’t stop the love

Astorga’s Mexican Restaurant hosted a fundraiser Wednesday for Alyssa Chinzi Cochran, who is battling cancer. Astorga’s donated 20 percent of all the proceeds from Wednesday evening, then matched that number, donating a total of $2,000 to help pay for Alyssa’s treatments.