Wildfire prevention campaign launched in Eastern Sierra ahead of July 4 holiday
As the Fourth of July approaches, officials in Inyo and Mono counties are launching a wildfire prevention campaign titled “Ignite Adventure, Not Wildfire.”
Local Government
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Inyo County saw 13.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 25.1% of income in Inyo County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Alpine County: Social Security made up 5.7% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.7% of income in Alpine County, providing an average of $3,836 per capita to residents.
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Enrollment at Round Valley Joint Elementary School District increased by 9.5% compared to previous school year
For the 2023-24 school year, Round Valley Joint Elementary School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with six more students being enrolled.
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Mono County: Social Security transfers accounted for 3.7% of income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 3.7% of income in Mono County, providing an average of $2,429 per capita to residents.
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Enrollment at Owens Valley Unified School District increased by 13.6% compared to previous school year
There were 100 students enrolled in Owens Valley Unified School District’s schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the California Department of Education.
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Mono County Office of Education welcomed 223 students in 2023-24 school year
For the 2023-24 school year, Mono County Office of Education experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 23 more students being enrolled.
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Mammoth Unified School District welcomed 1,112 students in 2023-24 school year
There were 1,112 students enrolled in Mammoth Unified School District’s schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the California Department of Education.
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There were 299 students enrolled in Lone Pine Unified School District in 2023-24 school year
For the 2023-24 school year, Lone Pine Unified School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 26 fewer students being enrolled.
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Inyo County supports broadband expansion grants by local telecom providers
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors has expressed its support for grant applications submitted by local telecommunications providers Stimulus Technologies and Frontier Communications.
