Mudslide update: I called Inyo County Road dept, and the receptionist said, "It's bad." They have crews up there working, but cannot say when it will open.
Heavy rainstorm caused the problem. There are three separate slide locations. There was an accident on the road, and the slide occurred before ambulance could reach the site.
No word on people trapped above the slides.
I'll call and have another report this afternoon (Friday, 7/3/18).