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Grant Program Opens for Low Income Families, $4K
A couple thousand low-income San Diego County families and seniors hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic could receive $4,000 in cash to help them recover, County and Jewish Family Service leaders announced on May 5. The one-time, $4,000 allocations are intended to help low-income people... — Updated 5/24/2023
Soroptimist 2024 Blue Book Ads, Additions, Changes, Deletions
The 2024 edition of Soroptimist of Borrego Springs Phone Directory, popularly known as the Blue Book, is being updated. If you have a change to your listing or are new to the community and wish to be listed in the 2024 Blue Book, please send an email to bssoroptimist@yahoo.com,... — Updated 5/10/2023
Book Donations
Cleaning out your bookshelves to create more space? The Friends of the Borrego Springs Library is accepting book donations to restock after busy winter and spring sales. We accept books of all genres and topics; however, we do not currently take magazine, textbooks or... — Updated 5/10/2023
Say NO to the RDF
Join the fight to turning Borrego Springs into an industrial solar wasteland and delay any action on the Regional Decarbonization Framework (RDF) by signing the petition (https://www.change.org/p/tell-the-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors-no-that-borrego-sp... — Updated 5/1/2023
Book Drive
Friends of the Library used book store needs your donations of gently used paperback and hardback books. Please bring your donations to the Book Nook just inside the door of the library during regular library hours. There is a donation table. Please no textbooks or magazines.... — Updated 4/5/2023
Delay in Solar Vote
The Board of Supervisors have delayed the vote of the current RDF draft until May 24. Sign the petition to reject this plan: https://www.change.org/p/tell-the-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors-no-that-borrego-springs-will-not-be-sacrif?recruite... — Updated 4/5/2023
To Our Valued Subscribers and Advertisers...
Thank you so much for supporting our small town newspaper, the Borrego Sun. Although we have tried our best to keep the expenses low, our operating costs have significantly increased due to the rapid changes in the economy over... — Updated 1/17/2023
"Keep It Dark" Brochure
The Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition is proud to introduce its new “KEEP IT DARK” brochure. Lighting standards for Borrego Springs are mandated by the County of San Diego in recognition of our status as an International Dark Sky Community (the first in California and second in... — Updated 12/20/2022
BWD Director Opening
The Borrego Water District is governed by a five-member Board elected at large to a four-year term. The five positions are staggered where two seats are open in a given election followed by the other three, two years later and on. Candidates must be a registered voter and... — Updated 12/13/2022
Town Hall Scheduled
The Borrego Water District (BWD) Board will be holding its annual Town Hall on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Borrego Springs Library Meeting Room. For the past decade, the Board takes this opportunity to update the public on key issues facing the District and Basin as well as... — Updated 11/14/2022
Anza-Borrego Foundation Research Grants
Anza-Borrego Foundation administers grants that encourage research in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Colorado Desert. The Anza-Borrego Foundation is pleased to announce two competitive conservation research grants: - Howie Wier Memorial Conservation Grant - Paul Jorgensen... — Updated 11/10/2022
2023 Small Business Week Award Nomination Now Open!
SBA’s 2023 Small Business Week Award nominations are now open! This is your opportunity to showcase your star members/clients and get recognition for yourself or others who advocate for and help small businesses. In addition to the National awards, please download information o... — Updated 11/3/2022
Don't Forget to Vote!
Local poll site is located at the Borrego Springs High School Community room which is next door to the gym. Voting days and hours are: Saturday, November 5, 8 am to 5 pm Sunday, November 6, 8 am to 5 pm Monday, November 7, 8 am to 5 pm Tuesday, November 8, 7 am to 8 pm San D... — Updated 11/3/2022
November 2022 Election – Go and Vote!
The November 2022 general election, which is Nov. 8, is approaching, and races are heating up, as well as the debate on “Yes/No” on multiple controversial propositions. For elections in 2022, 140 statewide ballot measures are certified for the ballot in 28 states. On Nov. 8, voter... — Updated 11/2/2022
56th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival
The 56th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival has arrived! Below is a timeline of this weekends events (Please note, these events are subject to change) Saturday Oct. 22: (All events will be held at Christmas Circle!) 9:40 a.m. – Borrego Springs Fire Protection District drives d... — Updated 10/21/2022
By Bankruptcy Facts, Contacts, Important Dates
To file credit claims, file legal representation, follow all motions, pleadings and other documents use the free access site of https://www.kccllc.net/BorregoHealth. Information may also be obtained for a fee at https://pacer.uscourts.gov, or the court’s website. Contact may a... — Updated 10/4/2022
Bargain Barn Re-Opening
A new season is upon us! The Bargain Barn is open for donations on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 9 a.m. till noon. We need your clothing donations, especially men’s wear! We will be opening for sales on Friday Oct. 7. The Bargain Barn is located at the end of Avenue Sureste next... — Updated 10/4/2022
Energy Conservation Needed to Avoid Power Outages
With an intense heat wave forecasted through Labor Day and wildfires threatening power lines, the electric grid statewide is strained. As a result, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which manages high-voltage power transmission, is urging everyone to voluntarily... — Updated 9/2/2022
Family Shares Mike Himmerich's Wishes
Mike Himmerich passed away on July 1 (Obituary in Borrego Sun, July 21). His family requests that donations in his memory be made to the Borrego Ministers’ Association (BMA), a group he served faithfully and generously with his time and energy. Mike was the BMA’s treasurer and... — Updated 8/3/2022
BWD Consumer Confidence Report
The 2021 Borrego Water District Consumer Confidence Report is now available at the District Office 806 Palm Canyon Drive 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday or on the District website: https://www.borregowd.org/consumer-confidence-reports/... — Updated 7/12/2022
Gubernatorial Primary, June 7
The June 7 Gubernatorial Primary Election is slowly approaching, and things are different this year. For those voting, you will need to either mail in your ballot, drop it off at a secure location or vote in-person at a Vote... — Updated 6/13/2022
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library used book store, the Book Nook, in the lobby of the library, is accepting book donations. Please donate your used books. (No magazines, textbooks or water damaged books). The store is open during regular library hours, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4... — Updated 5/19/2022
BSFPD Board MTG.
Borregans that have an opinion on two alternatives to keep our fireman/paramedics and insure quality of life saving services should attend the board meeting of of the Borrego Springs Board of Directors. The meetings are open to the public. However, this meeting will be via Zoom,... — Updated 5/16/2022
Dream Big Small Business of the Year
Dream Big Awards – The U.S. Chamber’s Dream Big Awards program is officially open for 2022 application submissions. The annual awards celebrate the success of small businesses and highlight their contributions to America’s economic growth. This year we will be collecting appli... — Updated 5/3/2022
Desert Safety
Carry water AND drink it Saving your water for the hike back has led to death in Anza-Borrego. Drink plenty of water before you leave home, while you hike, and on the return route. If you feel thirsty, it is already too late. Drink lots of water and drink often. Make sure your veh... — Updated 4/19/2022
