Eastern Sierra NOW News: October 3rd, 2025

Today on Eastern Sierra NOW News, we’re covering the latest updates across the Eastern Sierra with a mix of integrity, timely facts, and a touch of wit.

In this report:

• Mono County launches new community support grant programs to help local nonprofits thrive.
• How the federal government shutdown is affecting Bishop, Death Valley, and local services — plus advice for visitors and ways to support community organizations.
• Updates from the Bishop Paiute Tribe on safeguarding essential services during the shutdown.
• The Death Valley Natural History Association shares its shutdown response — and invites you to participate in a new survey about future expansion.
• A detailed Caltrans traffic advisory for the week ahead, with lane closures and project updates for drivers across Inyo, Mono, and Kern counties.

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Mono County: https://monocounty.ca.gov/

Mono County Grant Programs: https://monocounty.ca.gov/tourismcomm…

Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org/surviving-the-shutdow…

Bishop Chamber of Commerce Guest Blog: https://bishopvisitor.com/blog/

Bishop Paiute Tribe: https://bishoppaiute.net/

Death Valley Natural History Association Donations: https://dvnha.org/support-the-dvnha-u…

Death Valley Natural History Association Survey: https://dvnha.org/death-valley-instit…

Caltrans QuickMap: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

OkTUBERfest: https://www.mammothmountain.com/thing…

Fall Colors Car Show: https://bishopvisitor.com/event/fall-…

Friday Night Market: https://bishopvisitor.com/event/frida…

C5 Art Studios: https://www.c5studios.org/classes-cal…

Laws Railroad Museum: https://www.lawsmuseum.org/

Hand Built Ceramics Class: https://www.c5studios.org/classes-cal…

Wine Spooktacular: https://bishopvisitor.com/event/wine-…

Mono Arts Council: https://www.monoarts.org/paintmonocounty

News Staff