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The Salton Sea is Precariously Slipping Away
The Salton Sea was accidentally created in 1905 when engineers dug irrigation canals from the Colorado River. Water then poured into the Salton Basin for two years before they could make the necessary repairs. The Salton Sea is... — Updated 7/21/2015
Banjos and Fiddles Filled Julian's Town Hall on Saturday
District 7 of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association presented the 2015 Julian Fiddle & Pickin' Contest on Saturday, May 30 at the Julian Town Hall. This contest is the outgrowth of a decades-long tradition formerly... — Updated 7/21/2015
Journey Around the Salton Sea
Randy Brown is a man with a mission- To bring attention to the drying, dying Salton Sea. In order to bring this issue to light, he is determined to be the first person to ever walk around the entire shoreline of the Salton Sea- And he hopes to achieve this in only five days. Brown... — Updated 7/21/2015
Walker Brings Attention to the Salton Sea
A group of people cheered Randy Brown on from the North Shore Yacht and Beach Club as he began his 116 mile walk around the Salton Sea at about 6:00 a.m. this Tuesday morning. Brown said he trained with the triple-digit... — Updated 7/21/2015
Randy Brown Walks His Talk Around The Salton Sea
Randy Brown’s walk to raise awareness about the Salton Sea is approaching a successful finish. Brown is on track to complete his 116-mile shoreline trek on schedule by June 14. Today, day 4 of his walk, opened with a doctor tending to the blistered feet of filmmaker and walking c... — Updated 7/21/2015
Robin Henkel Returns to Wynola Pizza
Robin Henkel, the intense San Diego blues and jazz musician, returned to Wynola Pizza and Bistro on June 19- accompanied by Caleb Furgatsh, who complimented Robin's versatile stylings with the soulful sounds of his acoustic... — Updated 7/2/2015
Lake Fire Update
The wildfire that started near Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains on June 17 is now 30 percent contained. The “Lake Fire” is approximately 17,405 acres in size and presently burning in timber. The Morongo Valley and Pioneertown areas have received heavy smoke from this fir... — Updated 6/23/2015
Dangerous Heat All Week
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures from 15 to 25 degrees above normal are expected across southern California this week. On Tuesday, state workplace safety officials advised employers to protect their workers f... — Updated 6/22/2015
Fire Burning in Barona - MORNING UPDATE!
This morning the Barona 'Wildcat" Fire has been 78% contained. Crews worked throughout two nights to control the fire that had burned 170 acres near Wildcat Road and Barona Road, east of Fernbrook. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A 170-acre fire is pres... — Updated 6/19/2015
County Board of Supervisors Approve Land Deal
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors have decided to purchase 175 acres of land in order to connect two separate portions of the Santa Ysabel Preserve. When the $1.4 million deal is settled, the strategic piece of land (west of 79 and north of intersection of 79 and 78) will... — Updated 6/18/2015
Will Water Flow to Money?
The drought affects more than just California. An emergency state has been declared by Governor Kate Brown in nineteen counties in the state of Oregon, but that hasn’t stopped Nestle from trying to build a water-bottling plant on the side of the Columbia River. Protesters argue t... — Updated 6/17/2015
Drought Relief Money is Still in the Bank
Last year, almost $700 million was set aside when Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency. The money was intended to help California communities that have been depleted by the on-going drought. According to the state Finance Department, close to half of that money... — Updated 6/17/2015
Water Rights Curtailed in the Central Valley
Over one hundred irrigation districts and others with some of the oldest water rights in California are being told by California regulators to cease pumping from drought-diminished streams and rivers in the Central Valley. The curtailment order was issued on June 12 by the State... — Updated 6/17/2015
A Few Recommended Oleander Replacement Choices
According to local landscaper, Tom Fredericks, leucophyllum (aka Barometer Bush, Texas Ranger, etc.) is a good replacement for the controversial oleander. Leucophyllum is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southwestern U.S.... — Updated 6/11/2015
State Water Board Adopts 25% Mandatory Water Conservation Regulation
For the first time in the state's history, the Governor's Executive Order requires all residents and directed several state agencies, including the State Water Board, to take immediate action to safeguard the state's remaining potable urban water supplies in preparation for a... — Updated 6/11/2015
Bellydancers Perform for the Crowd in Wynola
Mountain Tribal Gypsy is a colorful improvisational bellydance troupe from Julian who performed at Wynola Pizza on May 29. Women traditionally performed belly dancing for other women, but these days, anyone can enjoy the dance.... — Updated 6/10/2015
Borrego Dark Sky Stout is Born
Brian and Michelle Silvey, along with Patty Teneyck, arrived at the Nickel Beer Company on the morning of June 7 to help with the initial brewing of the Borrego Dark Sky Stout. The three participated at the upper levels of the... — Updated 6/8/2015
Mike Harrison Coming to La Casa For Fundraiser Reception
Longtime staffer to both Congressmen Duncan Hunters (father and son) Mike Harrison recently announced his decision to run for California State Legislature’s 71st assembly District in 2016. Harrison will be at La Casa del Zorro for a fundraiser on June 5th. If elected, Harrison s... — Updated 6/4/2015
Water Use Has Dropped In California by 13.5%
Responding to Governor Jerry Brown’s executive order requiring increased conservation, the State Water Resources Control Board reports that Californians have used 13.5 percent less water in April this year as compared to April in 2013. Governor Brown ordered a 25 percent urban w... — Updated 6/4/2015
Borrego Springs' Microgrid Powers the Town Successfully
The Borrego Springs microgrid was tested on May 21 during a nine hour period that was required to repair transmission poles. SDG&E said it was able to use the microgrid to deliver electricity to Borrego Springs from the nearby 26-megawatt Borrego Solar facility during the... — Updated 6/4/2015
The Salton Sea Ground Shakes with a 4.1 Earthquake
The Salton Sea was hit by a 4.1 magnitude earthquake on May 20 at 8:15 p.m. Five aftershocks ranging from 2.6 to 3.3 magnitude followed over the next few hours. The earthquakes were centered near the southern edge of the Salton Sea and several were felt by the locals who live in... — Updated 6/4/2015
American Legion Installs New Officers for Next Season
The American Legion Post 853 held an Installation Ceremony on May 21 to acknowledge the 2015/2016 American Legion and Auxiliary officers. The incoming officers swore to uphold the four principals of justice, freedom, democracy and... — Updated 6/4/2015
Borrego Earthquake Felt as Far Away as San Diego
An Earthquake struck 7 miles northeast of Borrego Springs on Sunday, May 31 at 6:02 a.m. It was first reported as a 4.1 magnitude by the USGS but later downgraded to a 3.6 magnitude. Within the last ten days there has been another quake of 3.0 or greater nearby... — Updated 6/2/2015
High School Students Go on Rollercoasters for Grad Nite
The soon-to-be Borrego Springs High School grads returned safely from 'Senior Grad Nite' at Magic Mountain Six Flags last night. The seniors will be graduating June 11 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are required to attend the ceremony.... — Updated 5/29/2015
Poisonous Non-Native Oleanders are Scaring Off Bighorn Sheep
These days, many desert-dwellers are in the process of or are considering removing non-native oleander shrubs from their property. Not only has the Borrego Water District recommended replacing oleanders with more drought tolerant plants, but oleanders can also present a danger to... — Updated 5/26/2015
