ESN News: May 4th, 2026

Eastern Sierra Now

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Stay up to date with the latest news from across the Eastern Sierra. In this report, we cover a wide range of community updates, public safety information, and regional developments that matter to you.

This episode includes highlights from a recent NIH healthy lifestyle talk focused on wellness and prevention, along with coverage of the INYO350 candidate forum where local voices and leadership took center stage. We also bring you an important update from the local emergency medical agency and new information regarding firewood permits as the season changes.

Plus, we take a look at the latest news out of Yosemite National Park, updates from the Mono Arts Council and their ongoing fundraising efforts, and the reopening of Sonora Pass for the season. We’ll also cover LADWP road closures, a newly designated disaster zone in Mono County, and a reminder from California Department of Fish and Wildlife for residents and visitors alike.

Northern Inyo Hospital: https://www.nih.org/locations/northern-inyo-hospital/

INYO350: https://inyo350action.org/

Inyo National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo

Yosemite National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

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

LADWP Eastern Sierra: https://www.ladwp.com/who-we-are/ladwp-eastern-sierra

Great Basin Bakery: https://www.greatbasinbakerybishop.com/index.html

ESN Epic Eats: easternsierranow.com/epic-eats

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