Eastern Sierra NOW News: August 11th, 2026

Stay informed with the latest headlines from across the Eastern Sierra in this community-focused news report covering healthcare and public safety, local elections, community health resources, scam awareness, local business recognition, and more.

In this episode, Northern Inyo Hospital introduces a new entrance screening tool designed to enhance safety for patients, visitors, and staff. We also have important election updates as candidate filing periods are extended for races in Inyo County and Mammoth Lakes.

Plus, Mono County libraries are expanding access to community health resources with blood pressure monitoring tools, the Mono County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be cautious of scam calls, and nominations are now open for the Mammoth Lakes Business Excellence Awards.

We also round out the report with additional community notes and announcements from around the Eastern Sierra.

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Northern Inyo Healthcare District: https://www.nih.org/locations/norther…

Mono County Libraries: https://www.monocolibraries.org/

Mono County Sheriff: https://monocounty.ca.gov/1229/Sheriff

Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce: https://www.mammothlakeschamber.org/

Lone Pine Film Festival: https://lonepinefilmfestival.org/

Inyo County Amateur Photography Contest: https://lonepinechamber.org/inyo-coun…

Great Basin Bakery: https://www.greatbasinbakerybishop.co…

News Staff