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Badly Shaken by Paddie Connelly: Signs of Suicidal Behavior
In the interest of maybe helping one person find a path, I am listing the accepted signs of suicidal behavior – there are others — and, although 75 percent of suicidal people exhibit one or more of these signs, some suicidal folks never exhibit one, single outward sign. I am ask... — Updated 8/6/2015
Emergency Sheriff Calls
The Borrego Springs Sheriff’s Department is requesting that residents with cell phones please program the Deputy Dispatch phone number into their cell phones for emergencies. That number is: 858-565-5200. When cell phone users currently dial 9-1-1, the call is routed to Highway P... — Updated 8/5/2015
Scam Alert
It's a startling phone call you could receive: "There's a warrant out for your arrest." A scam going on right now in San Diego County hopes that fear will cause you to act without thinking. These scammers are currently telling victims that a warrant for their arrest has been... — Updated 8/5/2015
California Consumers Put Convenience Ahead of Safety on Laptops and Mobile Devices
A new survey of internet users shows that the freedom and convenience of public wireless networks may come at a cost. Nearly half failed a quiz about online and wireless safety, while tens-of-thousands admit to engaging in activity that could put them squarely in the sights of... — Updated 8/4/2015
Parkinson's CEO Talks with Sun
I knocked on the door several times. No answer. Maybe I wasn't at the right place. I glanced around and then looked through the living room window. I could see into the backyard where a pretty, petite woman was pulling weeds from... — Updated 7/9/2015
Parkinsons interview: Part II
I recently got a chance to revisit the impressive Dr. Carrolee Barlow to check up on the latest happenings at the Parkinson's Institute, while she was taking a rare break in her busy schedule to visit the home she shares in... — Updated 7/9/2015
Borrego Days Desert Festival
Event: 50th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival Theme: Those Were the Days Date: October 23 - 25, 2015 Time: Friday 5 - 9 PM | Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM | Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM Location: Christmas Circle Community Park | The Hub of Borrego | 600 Christmas Circle Dr | Borrego Springs,... — Updated 7/8/2015
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's New Regulations
UPCOMING RULE CHANGES FOR PEGLEG/ROCKHOUSE AREA Welcome to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Recently, the Anza-Borrego Foundation reached an agreement with the California State Park to have the Anza-Borrego State Park manage their property in the Peg Leg/ Rock House Canyon area.... — Updated 6/29/2015
Warner Springs Ranch Golf Club Opening This Summer
Byron Casper, an international PGA member and son of golfing legend Billy Casper has been named the Head Golf Professional for Warner Springs Ranch Golf Club - set to open this Summer. Byron has also been named the corporate golf director of Pacific Hospitality Group, which... — Updated 6/25/2015
Sports Psychologist Decodes Training to be a Winner
Beck: How long have you been doing cartoons? Miller: This is my 10th year as a cartoonist for the Borrego Sun. I also cartooned for my high school annual and university newspaper. Beck: What other types of artistic things do you... — Updated 6/23/2015
Pope Francis Encyclical Climate Change
Pope Francis on Thursday delivered his encyclical (a letter to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church, about 5,000 worldwide) on the subject of climate change. It will be up to the bishops to pass along the pope’s message of both moral responsibility and directed action c... — Updated 6/23/2015
Borrego Water District Suggested Conservation Resources
A. Inside a home: Take shorter showers, fill the bath tub with less water Turn off running water when brushing teeth or washing hands Wash only a full load of clothes Use an efficient dishwasher instead of hand washing dishes See Resources below for many more suggestions... — Updated 6/18/2015
Planning Update on Borrego Springs Community Park
Borrego Springs will soon have a brand-new park, to be built on the 16-acre parcel at the corner of Country Club and Sunset Roads, across from the post office. County Department of Parks and Recreation officials are delighted to bring this park to the community of Borrego Springs.... — Updated 6/18/2015
Beware! IRS Telephone Scam
Several of our local residents and readers report telephone messages from the IRS saying they are filing suit and this is your last opportunity to respond. The AARP Bulletin ran an article on such fraud calls made to seniors. The IRS website has issued a consumer alert giving... — Updated 6/17/2015
A California Bill is approved by the State Senate
A bill has just been approved in California to allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses of drugs for terminally ill patients who choose to hasten their deaths.... — 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
In Case of Earthquake, Read the Following Instructions
There are steps to take to be better prepared for an earthquake. The following quick reminders from http://earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps – will help the community to be ready – it is sponsored by the Earthquake Country Alliance. In depth tips are available in English and Spanis... — Updated 6/11/2015
Cyber Security Awareness - Part 2
Last October marked the 10th annual observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. National, regional, and local events are held in almost every state throughout the month by government agencies, large and small businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations.... — Updated 6/11/2015
Children Warned to Stay Away from the Canal System
From May 7 - June 11 children throughout Imperial County will be warned to stay away from the canal system. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is the largest irrigation district in the nation and operates and maintains in excess of 3,100 miles of gravity-fed canals and drains in... — Updated 6/11/2015
Free Chipping Service Helps Homeowners Reduce Risk of Wildfire Damage
Residents in many wildfire-prone communities throughout San Diego County can take advantage of a free chipping service to reduce fire hazard around their homes. Funding for this program is provided by a National Fire Plan grant from the Cooperative Fire Program of the U.S. Forest... — Updated 6/11/2015
Cybersecurity Awareness – Identity Theft Part 1
After conducting a public cybersecurity awareness seminar in February, and since my interview in April, the Borrego Sun has been interested in getting additional information and tips for people to stay safer online and protect their personal information. This article is the first... — Updated 6/11/2015
