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De Anza Bonanza
The de Anza Desert Club opened its season, with their traditional open tournament, followed with a spectacular "welcome home reception." Old friends seeing each other again after the COVID hiatus, some even bringing tears to their... — Updated 12/1/2021
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Bike Borrego Closing Up Shop
Having had a pretty good run of it over the past 10 years, Dave Duncan has put his iconic Bike Borrego business on the market in order to concentrate on his other interests here in town. "I've got plenty to do," he said with a... — Updated 12/1/2021
Happy Thanksgiving to All
We at the Borrego Sun are truly grateful and thankful for all our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Thank you for your continuous support. Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Borrego Sun.... — Updated 12/1/2021
Volunteer Training, ABDSP
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is excited to offer a training class this fall for people interested in becoming visitor center volunteers! Our volunteers take pleasure and pride in helping park visitors discover and explore the desert, and in being part of a team (including park... — Updated 11/19/2021
Water Rights Top Priority for BWD
The Stipulated Judgment (Judgment) in Borrego was ruled upon favorably by the Orange County Superior Court in April 2021 and determined water rights based on historic pumping in the Basin. The Judgment was signed by approximately 90% of Basin Pumpers and specifies the steps that w... — Updated 11/19/2021
Akrofest Lands
Two of California's premiere International Aerobatic Club Chapters, 36 and 49, are teaming up to host THE contest of 2021, the annual Akrofest Competition Oct. 21 to Oct. 23. Pilots from all over the world will be in attendance to... — Updated 11/1/2021
WELCOME BACK to the Grand Festival
The 55th annual Borrego Days Desert Festival is back once again, and a "don't miss, be there," event. After not having the Festival last year due to the concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event has returned, and as... — Updated 10/29/2021
Records Set in Cycling Championships
It was the first Race Across America's 6-12-24 Time Trial Championships here in Borrego Springs since the COVID-19 crisis began to fade. On Lap-17 of the 24-hr endurance marathon, Marko Baloh more than lived up to his reputation... — Updated 10/22/2021
55th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival
It is time to mark your calendars. The 55th annual Borrego Days Desert Festival is back Oct. 23 and 24. The theme this year is simply, "Welcome Back!" Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Françoise Rhodes stated they truly... — Updated 10/19/2021
Stewardship Council offers to assist Sponsor Group with Community Plan Update
Every decade or so, the County of San Diego updates local Community Plans that are part of its General Plan. The Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group (BSCSG) held public forums in January, February, March, and April of 2007 – over 100 local residents participated in the p... — Updated 10/19/2021
The Smallest Constellations (Asterisms)
Unlike people, who the U.S. Constitution declares as "being created equal," constellations are most certainly not. In fact, constellations aren't even visible. They are simply regions of the sky that were important to the... — Updated 10/19/2021
Rams Hill Joins List of Greatest Golf Courses
Golf Digest magazine, the Gold Standard in the golfing world, has named Rams Hill Golf Club in the 2020 – 21 list of 100 Top Public Golf Courses, citing the Borrego Springs course as, "The Ultimate Comeback." "It's a real honor, an... — Updated 10/18/2021
2021 – 22 Miss Borrego Springs Contestants
Seven contestants will participate in the 2021 – 22 Miss Borrego Springs Contest. This year's participants are: - Brianna Del Bono - Isabel Arteaga - Natalia Carmona - Mildred Sanchez - Dulce Hernandez - Tateanna Berry - A... — Updated 10/18/2021
County Supervisors Say "NO"
On Oct. 5, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted unanimously to support the recommendation by our County Supervisor, Jim Desmond, to take actions to oppose further placements of Sexually Violent Predators in the County. The Board approved the recommendation to... — Updated 10/15/2021
ABDSP Updates
Updates from the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park as of Oct. 1: This season on: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, tune in to find out whether wildflowers will bloom this year; will the desert be too hot to handle? And discover why bighorn sheep don’t regularly attend hikes with us. O... — Updated 10/15/2021
Nature Watch: Black-throated Sparrow
Many birds seen in Anza-Borrego are migrating through or seasonal visitors, but the black-throated sparrow is a local resident that you will find most common in the desert southwest and northern Mexico. This true desert species is... — Updated 10/15/2021
BWD Obtains New Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding
It is necessary that the Borrego Water District undertake construction projects to repair and replace water pipelines, wells, storage tanks and the wastewater treatment plant. The Borrego Water District maintains approximately 90 miles of water pipelines, the vast majority of... — Updated 10/13/2021
Julian Publisher Passes
Michael Hart, publisher, editor-in-chief and photographer of The Julian News passed away at the age of 68 on Sept. 14, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Hart, who was diagnosed with lung cancer last year, was receiving... — Updated 10/13/2021
Kendall's Cafe Open Again
Kendall's Cafe is open once again, as owner Lorena Valdez announced that their water is now restored. They are open for regular business hours, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. --- Kendall's Cafe is currently closed until further notice. Owner Lorena Valdez posted an update on Facebook to... — Updated 10/8/2021
A Win for San Diego Communities!
For too long, San Diego County communities have been living in fear knowing a Sexually Violent Predator could be placed in their neighborhood. San Diegans have been victimized by flawed policies and I'm pleased to announce today, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved my... — Updated 10/8/2021
Mike Hickok and Evy Kunkel
Mike Hickok married Evy Kunkel in Carlsbad on the beach at her stunning home. The weather was perfect with the sun shimmering on the backdrop of the sea. Family and friends gathered to see them wed, many from Borrego Springs where... — Updated 10/8/2021
How Many Stars Are There?
How many stars are there in the universe? No one knows, of course, but Dr. Carl Sagan -- in his popular 1980s television series "Cosmos" – famously said that there are "more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand on a... — Updated 10/8/2021
SVP Ranchita Dilemma
The court hearing for the proposed placement of Sexually Violent Predator Michael Joseph Martinez in Ranchita, California, was held on September 20 in the San Diego downtown courthouse. The Honorable Judge Gill presided and told the Deputy District Attorney that five people would... — Updated 10/4/2021
A Flying Horse, Baseball and Politicians
What do a flying horse, baseball and politicians have in common? Keep reading, and you'll find out. But first, some astronomy! Not long after sunset on Monday evening, gaze toward a low eastern horizon, and you will see a glorious... — Updated 10/4/2021
A Sad Announcement
On September 14, my husband, Michael Hart died peacefully in his sleep. Together we owned The Julian News for over 17 years and loved the experience of bringing our community together by encouraging schools and organizations to publish their events in The Julian News. One of the... — Updated 10/1/2021
