We continue to make progress in reopening San Diego County, while also keeping our communities safe. The latest openings include nail salons, facial salons, estheticians, skin care, cosmetology, massages, tattoo/piercing parlors and other personal services. Wedding ceremonies... — Updated 6/25/2020

Dear Borrego Springs, Yes, there were signs posted reminding travelers of the shelter in place order. As we are now in a re-opening phase they have all been removed. Both the State of California and the San Diego County Health Officials urged people not to travel, to stay home... — Updated 6/17/2020

Let’s look on the bright side. For the first time ever when I have to buy gas at either XL or Mirage Gas stations or I have to buy food at the Center Market or I have to repair my home and shop at True Value Hardware – at least now the robbers taking your money have to wear mas... — Updated 6/17/2020

I took a tour of Fit Athletic & Gym, which is the largest privately-owned gym in San Diego. On June 15, Fit opened their doors for the first time in 90 days. While it’s long overdue, I’m glad to see Fit and other local businesses are finally reopening. I want to tell all the bus... — Updated 6/16/2020

You welcomed me as your postmaster, you mourned with me when my husband died, after that you welcomed me as a neighbor when I moved here from Julian. You have brought joy to my heart, peace to my soul, and growth to my spirit. You have given me years of peace and strength in a... — Updated 6/15/2020

Too Early To Open??? Yes!!! We can not see this evil virus. We may have it but don’t know it yet. We may have it but be asymtomatic, never showing any signs. We have no vaccine and will not for many months to come. And once we get a vaccine, how long will it take to produce and i... — Updated 6/15/2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been led by facts and data. While I’m pleased to see more businesses open, like hair salons and restaurants, there are many more that need to open. During this opening process, we need to continue to be safe and smart about protecting our mos... — Updated 6/10/2020

My story is of the horrors of the one and only time we used the clinic in Borrego. We’ve had a vacation home here for over 30 years and since retiring in 2007, we now call Borrego Springs home. Having said that, at the time, we still wanted to use our doctors of many years over t... — Updated 6/3/2020

Jan Jones and Dr. Pamela McEvoy have been an integral part of our health care in Borrego Springs for many years. They are both loved and appreciated by their patients. They have built years of trust in this small community so it seems particularly cruel and callous for the... — Updated 6/1/2020

After the high gas prices, we now have the Center Market raising their prices. The meat seems to have nearly doubled in price. The market is about 25 to 30% higher than the Desert Pantry, and they are going to expand. Let’s hope they will keep their prices as they are now. C... — Updated 5/27/2020

I think people of Borrego would be much more receptive to a Dollar Store if they would incorporate a gas station with their establishment. Fifty cents above anyplace else was acceptable. One dollar more was a borderline box. Two dollars that is rape. Shame on you Mirage and XL... — Updated 5/22/2020

I miss seeing your smiling faces behind the masks; I miss the reassuring pats on the shoulder and the hugs of gratitude for your thoughtfulness and generosity; I miss the greetings at the Post Office and the Circle and the other ‘Hot Spots’ around town; I miss the chatter of the... — Updated 5/22/2020

The residents and visitors have been very fortunate that our small village has so many great restaurants. With the restriction in place due to the virus limiting their service to carry out only, may result in loss of some of them. One way to assume they are still there for us... — Updated 5/22/2020

Hundreds to thousands of protesters have taken over a few cities in California over the last few weeks, defying the stay-at-home order, calling for officials to reopen the state. Social distancing orders were violated, as many were clustered together with some protesters wearing... — Updated 5/15/2020

Social isolation is not a new crisis for seniors, but in the era of coronavirus, it is one that our community is newly aware of. A third of San Diegans over age 65 live alone, many of whom have no one to care for them. For decades, our local senior centers have been a refuge for s... — Updated 5/13/2020

These past two months have been difficult for everyone, but especially for business owners throughout the region. We all understand the multiple levels of grief and hardship that COVID-19 has inflicted upon San Diegans. Families who have lost members to the virus and business... — Updated 5/13/2020

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond has created a website seeking input from San Diego business owners affected by COVID-19. “We are interested in hearing from restaurants, retail stores and all business that have been affected by COVID-19,” Desmond, San Diego Cou... — Updated 5/7/2020

Although there is a sign on the Borrego Springs Center Market entrance that everyone must wear a mask or they will be asked to leave, the shelf stocking employee was not wearing a mask. I told her she must wear a mask so she just put it over her mouth. I told her it must also... — Updated 4/15/2020

Every year for the past few years, my family has celebrated Easter by camping in the Anza-Borrego State Park. Our kids wake up at the crack of dawn and run across the sand, finding eggs under rocks and between the sage and scrub bushes scattered across the desert floor. This... — Updated 4/15/2020

Residents of Borrego Springs, These are interesting times that we are living through. While the situation remains fluid, I wanted to update you on the latest regarding the Coronavirus and what we are doing in San Diego County. Per Governor Gavin Newsom’s orders, the entire State o... — Updated 4/3/2020

Last month, Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs hosted the bi-annual Soroptimist District-wide Conference right here in Borrego Springs on the weekend of Feb. 28 – 29. Our club hosted several women from the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego. Many of these w... — Updated 4/3/2020

We residents need to decide, and donors and a clinic operator will want to know if there is significant community support for a primary and urgent care clinic. Please complete a short survey, which contains the following questions in a convenient format and process. The survey... — Updated 4/3/2020

Why stop at a mere Dollar General? If you’re going to learn American Capitalism being new in this country. Let’s just go with Walmart and all the trimmings and let the chips fall where they may. Dollar General will only kill both grocery stores, the removal of the garage at Oasis... — Updated 2/11/2020

Homelessness in California is at extremely high levels and San Diego, while better than San Francisco and Los Angeles, has a steadily rising homeless population. Last week, I partnered with Supervisor Dianne Jacob on addressing the homeless population in San Diego’s u... — Updated 2/11/2020