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With ninety-four percent of students at Borrego Springs High School receiving free school meals, they have been classified as growing up in ‘at risk’ situations. Students and their families, face the day-to- day reality of liv... — Updated 3/27/2017

All the staff at the Borrego Sun would like to wish all our readers, advertisers and supporters a Happy Thanksgiving. This year has seen a lot of new faces welcomed in to the Borrego family. Visitors, holiday makers and new... — Updated 11/27/2016

Made up of two riders and one crew member, the Nasty Grrls came together for the first time to race as a relay team in the World Time Trial Championships. Lisa Bliss from Ellensburg, Washington, and part time de Anza resident... — Updated 11/26/2016

Borrego Outfitters hosted 'Pints for the Park' this weekend to benefit the Anza-Borrego Foundation as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Despite initial concerns regarding the event being hosted on the same day as Borrego... — Updated 10/24/2016

The Spa at Borrego Springs Resort held an open day Tues. Oct. 11, marking the start of Cindy Lainton's first winter season as manager. Food, bubbly and a raffle draw drew in the guests but it was the charm and professionalism of... — Updated 10/17/2016

As usual the sun shone over Borrego Springs as representatives of the travel industry from the UK, Scotland and Ireland turned up at Christmas Circle. The welcoming party was sponsored by the Borrego Sun but couldn't have been... — Updated 10/15/2016

When it was announced that the Gallardo family would be moving out of Borrego, the first thought on most people’s minds, was, “What about Borrego Rental?” Well the company isn’t going anywhere, in fact it is merging, expandi... — Updated 10/6/2016

An eye witness reported a helicopter circling around Indian Head this morning in what ended up being a rescue of a stranded hiker. W. W. Harpst III. a resident of Julian, spends a lot of time hiking the trails and photographing... — Updated 9/20/2016

Imperial Valley farmers are coming under increasing scrutiny for using the vast majority of the state's water. A desire to utilize the consistent weather despite the natural resources available, will always be an impossible balanci... — Updated 9/2/2016

New technology can be daunting no matter what age you are. With the constant modernization of computers, printers and cell phones it can feel as though you need to learn a new language with every technological development and somet... — Updated 7/17/2016

8% of Borrego Springs Elementary School children are eligible for the Free & Reduced Meal Program (FRPM), that doesn't even bring in to the equation children from the middle or high schools. In Julian, 60% of the elementary... — Updated 7/1/2016

As the temperatures rose, Fox 5 San Diego rolled in to town and residents sought out their 'Cool Zone'. Michael Voss, Branch Manager for the Borrego Springs Library says he and his assistant manager Diana, are "Glad to come down, o... — Updated 6/30/2016

Borrego Springs library, headed by Michael Voss and Julian library, headed by Colleen Baker and their respective teams, will be hosting Feeding America San Diego's Summer Meal Program in conjunction with the California Library... — Updated 6/24/2016

Speaking to Michael Voss the other day, I started off with one simple question "What's happening at the library?," it would have been a lot quicker to ask him, "What's not happening at the library?." As usual, Michael and his team... — Updated 6/22/2016

The first cyclists came through Borrego Springs in a blur, as the riders continue on their epic Race Across the West (RAW). Starting from the beach in Oceanside and finishing on the Animas River in the cycling mecca of Durango, CO.... — Updated 6/20/2016

'Simbol Materials Inc. began with a vision' that is the opening line on their website. Simbol Materials, the subsidiary company created to operate the Lithium plant, sitting on the edge of the Salton Sea, which was to bring hope... — Updated 6/3/2016

'The truth is out there' as the saying goes and the advice is to trust no one. In case anyone doubts that the residents of Borrego Springs have a sense of humor, the good folk at the Borrego High School have come up with a new... — Updated 5/26/2016

Having followed the racers from their start in Salton City, through to Borrego Springs and on wards, it was only once nightfall had begun to set in that it was time to leave the runners to it. Yolandi Jooste of the Sun did however,... — Updated 5/10/2016

"Because I love Borrego Springs". Hard to argue with Chris Kostman, Chief Adventure Officer and Race Director of AdventureCORPS, Inc. the host and organiser of the Badwater Salton Sea. Having lived in La Jolla and hiked, driven... — Updated 5/4/2016

A Borrego Springs resident is aiming to raise $350,000 on Kickstarter to fund the Star Fall Café. William Paul Pinochle Plumlee, describes himself as an artist and writer living with HIV, and currently homeless. Currently with 26... — Updated 3/27/2016

The night sky over Southern California was lit up once again on Dec. 22 by a fireball which had social media ablaze with theories. Described by some as a plane on fire or as a meteorite, the videos taken from the ground clearly... — Updated 1/31/2016