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BASIC's 7th Successful Summer Learning Academy
"My daughter, Emily, needed help in reading and after attending BASIC's Summer Learning Academy, she is bringing home chapter books and loves reading them! My daughter enjoyed every day and loved her teacher, Ms. Fuerte." Such were... — Updated 9/14/2023
Local French Chef Gordon "Flambes" His Way to Top Fundraiser Position
Crevettes Guadeloupéennes, Trou Normand, Gravad Lax maison… such delicacies are what “sautéed” Chef Gordon to the top of two fundraisers this season in Borrego Springs. The Boys and Girls Club and Rotary both benefited tremendously from Chef Gordon’s talents and donated time, rai... — Updated 6/15/2023
Oh Mother, What A Great Day It Was!
Over 250 folks came to celebrate and thank their mothers and grandmothers at Christmas Circle on May 14, American Mother's Day. (Mexican Mother's Day is always on May 10). With the financial support from Rams Hill, We Klean,... — Updated 6/8/2023
Evolution of Suite 128 in The Mall
Suite 128 in the Mall has been a pharmacy, an arcade, a library, an art gallery and is now evolving into a new and exciting role! With its huge room, large windows and long curbside, suite 128 quickly became the prime location for COVID’s drive-by Food Bank during the Pandemic. O... — Updated 6/8/2023
Oh Mother, What A Great Day It Was!
Over 250 folks came to celebrate and thank their mothers and grandmothers at Christmas Circle on May 14, American Mother's Day. (Mexican Mother's Day is always on May 10). With the financial support from Rams Hill, We Klean,... — Updated 5/31/2023
Boys & Girls Golf Classic Makes Its Goal While Having Fun
Exactly one month earlier, the Boys and Girls Club Golf Classic was canceled due to snow in the mountains, severe winds and the closure of the de Anza Golf Course due to downed trees. What a difference a month makes! On Friday March 24, 103 happy golfers showed up ready to swing... — Updated 4/5/2023
Borrego Springs Rotary
“I didn’t know we have an active Rotary Club in Borrego Springs,” was the comment overheard by a local Rotarian who quickly responded that although small, our club is mighty! With 13 members, this Club embodies the motto, “Service Above Self,” with our financial support for many l... — Updated 3/16/2023
Washington D.C., Here We Come!
After months of car washes, Dudley's Bakery Sales, GoFundMe, American Legion breakfasts/dinners, yard sales and more, the Borrego Springs Middle School's Civic Club has earned the money necessary for their week-long trip to... — Updated 3/6/2023
Former BS High School Student Fights for Equity for Local Basketball Teams
She was a force to contend with on the basketball court while at Borrego Springs High School. Folks came to watch local high school star, Vanessa Rodarte, glide effortlessly up and down the basketball court with rapid speed and agi... — Updated 2/2/2023
OLAX Hooks Up with Santa for a "Muy Bueno" Event
With sirens wailing, horns honking and children squealing with delight, Santa roared into Christmas Circle in a fire truck on Dec. 3. Accompanied by the American Legion Motorcycle Riders and the WWll Scout Car laden with gifts,... — Updated 12/28/2022
Two Local Families Would Like A House for Christmas
A.C., a single dad, is currently living in a local motel room with his two daughters, desperately looking for a place to rent. He has a good job in construction and can pay up to $1,000 a month in rent. His girls have recently enrolled in school and they all have fallen in love... — Updated 12/20/2022
Washington DC or Bust!
Car washes, American Legion breakfasts, rummage sales and Go Fund Me efforts are among the fundraising activities our Borrego Springs Middle School students are enthusiastically embracing in an effort to raise funds for their... — Updated 12/20/2022
Borrego Art Institute Comes Alive on Day of the Dead
As incense wafted through the BAI and candles flickered warmly around the room, dozens of local families and friends came to commune with and remember deceased loved ones. Colorful altars had been constructed earlier in the day to... — Updated 11/18/2022
"Old Borego Days"
No, Borrego is not misspelled in the title above. This is the way Borrego was spelled back in 1928 when the first post office was opened in what is now called “Old Borego”. The site is located at 1580 Rango Way. Please join the Civic Foundation for their annual “Old Borego Days... — Updated 11/4/2022
Let's Go Borrego: Program Assists Folks with Transportation Costs
Need a ride to a doctor’s appointment or to shop for food outside of Borrego? Is the cost of hiring a driver causing you headaches? If you answer yes to either of those questions, then we have a program for you! It’s called Let’s Go Borrego and here’s how it works: Find a driver... — Updated 10/21/2022
Additional Funding, More Services, Big Smiles
As the 2022 – 23 school year opens with extra state funding in hand, Superintendent Dr. Mark Stevens is embarking on programs to serve our children starting in infancy and through preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle and h... — Updated 10/18/2022
Honorary Mayors, Rotarians Return from Memorable Trek to Mongolia
The enormous platter of fresh cooked mutton, beef, goat, horse and potatoes was ceremoniously placed on the table in front of us as a welcoming gift from the Mongolian-Kazak family. A cup of warm tea with fresh camel milk from... — Updated 9/19/2022
Borrego Springs Mourns the Loss of One of Its Best
Mike's signature is on hundreds of checks from the Borrego Ministers Association given to families and folks in need in our community, especially during the Pandemic. His kind smile and gentle manner greeted visitors from all over... — Updated 8/9/2022
Seniors Step Out Into Their Future
Against the breathtaking backdrop of the purple and pink Santa Rosa Mountains, our high school seniors celebrated their accomplishments over the past 14 years as many shed tears and hundreds of family members and friends came to... — Updated 7/5/2022
School District Responds to Parents' Concerns
Following two school board meetings where parents aired their concerns ranging from school meals, to school safety protocols and communication challenges with school administrators, the school district has responded and progress is being made to ameliorate these situations.... — Updated 6/16/2022
Local Students Learn Life Saving Skills
Borrego Springs High School students in the CIH/CIG (Certified Interpretive Host and Guide) Class are learning more than how to interpret and communicate this special place where we live to tourists and visitors. They are also... — Updated 6/16/2022
Joya Brings Joy Once More to Borrego!
The effervescent Joya Granbery Hoyt is at it again with her publication of a full color workbook, Expressive Arts Your Way. Based on years of working with Borrego Springs Middle School in the After-School Program, the workbook... — Updated 6/13/2022
Oh Mother, What A Day!
The wind gusts reached 50 mph but that did not blow away the joy and celebration that was Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8th, in Christmas Circle. Sponsored by OLAX (Organizacion de Latinx), this fun-filled day marked the debut of... — Updated 5/27/2022
BSUSD: What Happens Next?
Last month, over 20 parents showed up at the Borrego Springs Unified School District Board meeting to speak out about their concerns and fears for their children at Borrego Springs Elementary School. Their concerns ranged from the quality of the cafeteria food to procedures for... — Updated 5/19/2022
Pandemic Numbers Dwindle, Food Bank Lines Increase
Yes, COVID numbers are falling and yes, folks have returned to work, some even working two jobs to catch up from months of shuttered businesses. Yet, the Tuesday Food Bank lines at the CRC (Community Resource Center) in the Mall... — Updated 4/19/2022
