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Virginia Perrine
Virginia Perrine was born Winona Virginia Yoder, on January 18, 1931, in Oak Park, Illinois, the eldest of four. She graduated from Ottawa University with a major in Phys Ed., in 1949. She worked at the Ahwahnee Restaurant and... — Updated 7/8/2024
BWD to Consider Well Abandonment
The Borrego Water District Board will be discussing potential abandonment of one of its wells due to degrading water quality. Well ID1-8 is located in the south/western end of Borrego Springs, off Borrego Springs Road past La Casa and has been a potable source of drinking water... — Updated 5/24/2024
From the Chamber: Did You Know?
The last Chamber Mixer of the season has come and gone. Our May Fiesta was held at La Casa Del Zorro with over 70 attendees who enjoy mingling, feasting, hearing from members, meeting the new permanent doctor at DAP and winning great prizes. A big thank you to La Casa Del Zorro... — Updated 5/21/2024
Sundowner at La Casa
The Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce held its last Sundowner of the season at La Casa Del Zorro on May 16. Many were in attendance for the Fiesta Mixer with small bites served and a great time was had by all.... — Updated 5/17/2024
May Fiesta Mixer
Make your RSVP’s now for the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce’s May Fiesta Mixer on Thursday May 16, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at La Casa Del Zorro. There will be small bites served with fun, as well as raffle prizes and surprises! For those looking for libations with a fiesta fla... — Updated 5/10/2024
Update on Borrego Springs Welcome Signage Project
The grass roots citizens committee to create and install new welcome signs for Borrego Springs has entered Phase 2 of its undertaking. The committee applied for a grant from the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) to continue the project. In March, the BVEF awarded the Borrego... — Updated 4/25/2024
A Wild Ride in March
The wildflowers are almost gone, the season is winding down and life is getting back to normal in Borrego Springs. I’m proud to say that the Chamber helped over 1,200 people in March, the majority being visitors. This number does not reflect the visitors and calls we forgot to m... — Updated 4/23/2024
By Rotary Fundraiser Hits New High
The Borrego Springs Rotary Club held its annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 24, at the Roadrunner Club. What was supposed to be an outdoor dance under the stars at the DreamWeaver Amphitheater, turned out to be an indoor event due to inclement weather and the quick thinking of D... — Updated 3/27/2024
WASTEWATER METER UPGRADES
Total BWD Wastewater Treatment Plan inflows come from either Town Center, Borrego Springs Resort/Club Circle, Rams Hill or La Casa/Legion. BWD has been working diligently to better understand flows in its wastewater collection system for future planning and rate setting purposes.... — Updated 3/10/2024
Mark Your Calendars: Peg Leg Liars Contest, March 2
The 2024 Pegleg Smith Liars’ Contest will be held on Saturday, March 2, at the American Legion Post 853 at 4515 Borrego Springs Road, Borrego Springs, California. It begins at dusk. The location is across from La Casa del Zorro. This contest is the longest on-going s... — Updated 2/15/2024
BASIC Raises Funds
January 26 at the Roadrunner Club was a night of glamour, intrigue and charity as BASIC (Basic Assistance for Students in the Community) hosted a fun-interactive-who done it-murder mystery dinner and show. The event was organized... — Updated 2/15/2024
Sanford Burton Bothman
We mourn the passing of Sanford Burton Bothman, and bid farewell to a man whose kindness and generosity touched many lives. Sandy, 94, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away on November 19, 2023 from cancer and Parkinson's... — Updated 2/15/2024
BASIC's "Bullets in the Bathtub" Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser with SILENT AUCTION
Basic Assistance to Students in the Community, BASIC - is bringing a new experience to Borrego! A fun-interactive-who done it-murder mystery dinner and show! The fundraiser is happening Friday, January 26, from 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Roadrunner Clubhouse on 1010 Palm Canyon... — Updated 2/15/2024
New District 4 Supervisor
Residents in San Diego County's District Four now have a Supervisor, with Monica Montgomery-Steppe securing the win with 61.6% of the votes over Republican Amy Reichert who finished with 38.4% in the November 2023 Special Election. Montgomery-Steppe will fill the seat for the... — Updated 2/15/2024
Welcome Sign Survey
A committee of locals: Bruce Durbin, Nancy McRae, Jim Dion (Borrego Village Association); Alicia Wszelaki (Path88Productions); Jeff Fancy (Rotary) created a "Welcome Sign Survey" that was introduced at a BVA sponsored booth at... — Updated 2/13/2024
Grant Funded Projects Update at BWD
Borrego Water District is in the middle of a multi year Capital Improvement replacement program and making great progress on critical improvements. Following is an update: Waste Water Treatment Plant Monitoring Wells - COMPLETE: BWD operates a 250,000 gallon per day conventional... — Updated 9/14/2023
Discover Pickleball in Borrego Springs
Pickleball is on fire in Borrego Springs! This hybrid sport is booming in popularity, thanks in part to its accessibility – no need to be a pro to join in the fun. With dedicated courts ready to welcome beginners and enthusiasts a... — Updated 9/14/2023
VIEWPOINT: Fast Food Starbucks Coffee in La Casa Del Zorro's Coffee Cafe
I start my morning drinking about two cups of strong coffee with a splash of non-fat milk of which I make in a French coffee press, and although through the years I have weaned myself off coffee for a few months here and there, I presently know I really like a cup and a half (no... — Updated 7/18/2023
Kesling's Kitchen Closes Its Doors
Tom Hildebrandt and Pamela Lange have been running Kesling's Kitchen for seven years, and have now decided to move on to pastures new. Tom told the Borrego Sun, "It's a new chapter in our lives allowing us to continue in the field... — Updated 7/18/2023
Postcards to Registered Voters for District 4 Special Primary
Nearly 400,000 postcards are on their way to registered voters in the Fourth Supervisorial District listing their voting options for the Aug. 15 special primary election. The person elected will fill District 4’s vacant seat for the remainder of the current term ending in J... — Updated 6/15/2023
Stewardship Council, Visions
Visions Du Jour: What are the main characteristics of a vision? Research on visionary leader – suggests that visions have five characteristics: a picture, a change, values, a map, and a challenge. At the recent Stewardship Council meeting a speaker brought up the need for Borrego... — Updated 5/24/2023
Nature Watch: "Gambel's quail"
One of the joys of living or visiting the desert is the chance to see wildlife that you won't see anywhere else. The pear-shaped Gambel's quail is just one of those beautiful creatures you may encounter while hiking in Palm... — Updated 5/1/2023
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
Rosemary Fey
Rosemary Fey passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born in 1943 in Burlingame, CA. She and her husband Jared lived in Lake Tahoe, and later in New York City, before moving to Borrego Springs in the 1970’s. Rosemary and Jared were well known for starting t... — Updated 4/5/2023
Nature Watch: "American Robin"
The American robin is not an uncommon winter visitor to Anza-Borrego, but this year the iconic bird has arrived in numbers seldom seen here. The first clue was during the annual December Christmas Bird Count, when 935 robins were... — Updated 3/21/2023
