ESN News: July 21st, 2026
Stay up to date with the latest news from across the Eastern Sierra in this community-focused report covering wildfire updates, local government, community planning, public safety, transportation, outdoor recreation, and upcoming events.
This episode includes the latest updates on the Rock Fire and its impacts on the region, along with recognition for Wild Iris after receiving a well-deserved award. We also cover the City of Bishop’s efforts to enforce parking time limits, Inyo County’s request for public feedback on a proposed Community Resilience Center, and a photography contest inviting participants to showcase the beauty of Lone Pine.
Plus, nominations are now open for a Mammoth Lakes Town Council seat ahead of the upcoming election, the Reds Meadow Shuttle continues operating to help visitors access one of the Sierra’s most popular destinations, and officials are reminding everyone how to safely report concerning bear behavior. And that’s not all—we have even more local stories from across the Eastern Sierra.
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Rock Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/7/19/rock-fire
Wild Iris: https://www.wild-iris.org/
Inyo County Amateur Photo Contest: https://lonepinechamber.org/inyo-county-amateur-photo-contest/
Great Basin Bakery: https://www.greatbasinbakerybishop.com/index.html
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