Eastern Sierra NOW News: June 9th, 2026

Stay informed with the latest headlines from across the Eastern Sierra in this community-focused news report covering elections, public health, education, recreation, community improvements, and local events.

This episode includes the latest election results and what they mean for communities throughout the region. We also highlight a portable air cleaner giveaway designed to help residents prepare for wildfire season and improve indoor air quality during smoke events. In Bishop, temporary closures are planned for the pickleball and tennis courts at Bishop City Park as improvements move forward.

Plus, Owens Valley schools are helping students stay fueled this summer through a breakfast and lunch program, while Cerro Coso Community College is welcoming students for upcoming summer and fall semester enrollment. Additional stories include a new playground in Big Pine made possible through local school efforts, upcoming ghost tours at Bodie, school improvement projects funded through previous voter-approved measures, and the latest hantavirus update from Mono County health officials.

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Bishop City Park: https://cityofbishop.ca.gov/departmen…

Cerro Coso Community College: https://www.cerrocoso.edu/index.html

Bodie State Historic Park: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509

Mono County Health and Human Resources: https://www.monocounty.ca.gov/HHS

Northern Inyo Healthcare District: https://www.nih.org/

News Staff