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Birds and Blooms Open For Business
The Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association celebrated the grand opening of their newly established Birds and Blooms Garden Shop Nov. 16 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a special sale for those in attendance. Betsy... — Updated 1/23/2020
Borrego Hit with Rain
It only seems like a lifetime ago we had measurable rain in Borrego. Yes, we live in a desert, and we get only six-inches per year on long-term average. Yet, we've had practically nothing, zip, nada so far this season. Except,... — Updated 1/23/2020
GSP Part 2: Land Fallowing
There are six "Projects and Management Action Items" identified in the Draft Final Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) made public on Aug. 30. The ultimate goal of the GSP is to serve as a successful framework/planning document f... — Updated 10/17/2019
A Dark Sky Affair
As dusk broke for the Dark Sky Party at the Borrego Springs Library on Aug. 15, not the Moon, but Jupiter appeared as the first celestial object, even displaying four of its 67 known moons telescopically later in the event. Followi... — Updated 8/22/2019
SDG&E Rate Reform Rollout
A new rate reform structure that is now being rolled out for SDG&E residential customers will be going into full effect by 2021, about 18 months from now. The rollout is being slowly phased in by zip code (small business customers... — Updated 8/7/2019
Truths About Haiti: Part One
My recent returns to Haiti were surprisingly more exhilarating and less emotionally challenging than my first trip earlier this year. I went to help a good friend (and out of my own curiosity) as a supply mule for her medical... — Updated 7/14/2019
The Eclipse That Made Einstein Famous
On a day when you have nothing better to do, drive a friend east of Christmas Circle down Palm Canyon Drive to DiGiorgio Road. Have her hold up a dime, on edge, and then drive a mile further east to Borrego Valley Road, then a quarter mile past the intersection. You will be able... — Updated 6/26/2019
SDGE Rolls Out New Pricing Policy
San Diego Gas & Electric will be rolling out a new “Time of Use” (TOU) pricing plan, starting in March, to 750,000 customers. Approximately 75,000 – 150,000 customers per month will be moved to TOU plans, and the program will be fully implemented by mid-2020. However, “A vast ma... — Updated 3/12/2019
The Patio Group Partners with La Casa Del Zorro
The Patio Group division of American National Investments (ANI) announces new partnership and management of La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort & Spa in Borrego Springs. La Casa Del Zorro is the first full hotel management property... — Updated 1/31/2019
Eight Minutes of Space Drama
It was pure drama. Would a six-month space voyage to Mars costing almost half a billion dollars end in success or failure? The drama began and ended in all of eight minutes. Upon reaching Mars on Nov. 26 and ready to begin the... — Updated 12/29/2018
Grand Opening
In just a few weeks, Borrego Springs' long-awaited brand new County library, sheriff's station and park will have their formal debut Dec. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. All are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate a series... — Updated 12/12/2018
Borregans Lose their Cool as SDG&E Bills Soar
Like Icarus on his winged flight and crispy ending into the sun, Borregans likewise felt the unrelenting heat (and humidity) over the summer. And with no thanks to SDG&E electricity rate structures, the collective discomfort was exacerbated by severe penalties for usage during the... — Updated 11/30/2018
SDG&E Speaks, Listens
Carolyn Ortiz has been with SDG&E for 37 years, and she came to Borrego’s Library Community Room Nov. 14 to speak and to listen. She spoke to the issue of “Customer Programs and Solutions,” including the in’s and out’s of the company’s “Time of Use” changes. Customers spoke... — Updated 11/29/2018
Community Choice Energy: Is it right for Borrego?
Community Choice (Energy) Aggregation, or CCA, is on the rise in California, with cities up and down the state opting for an alternative to “the only game in town,” namely their utility provider. The program requires that CCA be requested by elected officials, and it turns out... — Updated 11/14/2018
Measure GG: For our schools
As Superintendent of the Borrego Springs Unified School District, I am writing to inform you about an extremely important proposition on the upcoming November ballot –Measure GG. Measure GG will provide the school district with much needed assistance to renovate and improve its f... — Updated 11/2/2018
Campus Connections – Proposition GG – Goodness Gracious, We Need It!
By Martha Deichler It was in June, 1965 when the last Borrego Springs school bus ended its daily 62 miles round trip to Julian carrying high schoolers up the mountain to Julian High School. Borrego Springs did not open a high school until September, 1965 – 53 years ago. Over t... — Updated 10/5/2018
Geothermal Use Mandated
The in-State generation of power for California consumers from renewable sources currently stands at about 30% (~61 gigawatt-hours - GWH). This includes an approximate 6% contribution from all 43 geothermal sources with about 3GW of total capacity. State Assemblyman Eduardo... — Updated 9/10/2018
Mongolia – Memories – Motorcycles
The bus rocked and rolled and jiggled its passengers out of their seats as it made its way across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia following a seemingly nonexistent road for 50 miles. Aboard were the three Borregans, two Australians... — Updated 8/22/2018
USA Communications adds Solar System/New Fiber Circuit
USA Communications is proud to announce that on May 16, 2018 we will be bringing our new solar array online at our Borrego Springs Offices. This installation will provide clean energy to supplement the electrical power supply for our office operations. This project is part of USA... — Updated 5/22/2018
American Legion Post 853 Needs Your Help
Dear Members and Friends, The American Legion Post 853 is requesting your financial support for a very beneficial project. As you know, The American Legion Post 853 will be 20 years old in 2018. During our 20 years at this site, the property has been progressively improved. Improv... — Updated 3/9/2018
ABDNHA Desert Energy Project
If there are Borregans who doubt the possibility of members of non-profit organizations, government agencies, and the private sector all working together in harmonious synchronization towards a common public goal, they should have attended the kick-off meeting of our Desert... — Updated 3/9/2018
ABDNHA Borrego Desert Energy Project
The Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association invites everyone to the ABDNHA Library and Garden Thursday March 1 and 11 a.m., as they introduce the Borrego Desert Energy Project. The Borrego Desert Energy Project is an educational and community outreach program to inform the... — Updated 2/21/2018
New Library To Offer Perks to Patrons
With the new library building coming together on Country Club Road, locals and visitors who pass by see the beginnings. But what will the structure be like when it’s done end of this year, and how will it be an improvement for community members who use it? Architect Raul Diaz, i... — Updated 2/15/2018
CA Governor Candidate John Chiang Calls Border Wall Idiotic
California Governor Candidate John Chiang commented on the border wall plan by the Trump administration an "idiotic idea," during his visit to the Imperial valley. As a part of his year-long campaign across the state, Chiang toured various locations, including the Salton Sea. He l... — Updated 1/15/2018
Nightfall 2017 at Palm Canyon Resort
Here is the schedule for the events happening during Borrego Days at the Palm Canyon Resort. Friday 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Daniel Mounsey What's New & Exciting in the Astronomy Market–Woodland Hills Telescope Simon Tang Including the Primalucelab–Eagle 2 Wifi Controller 11:00... — Updated 10/19/2017
