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Explore Borrego On Foot with These New Brochures
Looking for something fun to do while getting a little exercise and learning about the town? Then pick up ABDNHA's new "Explore Borrego Springs" brochures, and discover the points of interest along Church Lane with newest brochure... — Updated 5/6/2021
By BVEF-REACH Agreement Expires
In rural Borrego Springs, a person or persons, suffering from an injury, onset of a critical illness or medical condition that can be fatal or trauma-related, is 75 miles from the nearest hospitals equipped to deal with such events. Where life and death are literally a matter of m... — Updated 4/29/2021
Nature Watch: "Rhythmite"
Most visitors who first look out upon the Carrizo Badlands often describe the area as a wasteland. In reality this area south of Fish Creek is a rich earth laboratory of marine fossils, petrified wood and fascinating geological... — Updated 4/29/2021
Mars Perseverance: Why Bother?
By Dennis Mammana If you haven't been paying attention to the Perseverance spacecraft that landed on Mars on Feb. 18, you've been missing one of the great scientific achievements of our time. Check out the real-time video of its... — Updated 4/29/2021
Viewpoint: Medical Requirements in Borrego Springs – New Collaboration
Medical care in the Borrego Valley is provided by the Borrego Community Health Foundation (BCHF or Borrego Health) and CALFIRE Paramedics. Arguably the service has had problems – from lack of availability of medical providers such as doctors to x-ray techs, restriction to ... — Updated 4/25/2021
Borrego Springs in 2022: Crosswalks at Christmas Circle, and a Cannabis Café?
San Diego County Public Works Project Manager Sam Chrun was at the April 1 Sponsor Group meeting to provide an update on traffic calming measures and crosswalks at and around Christmas Circle. County staff have completed the design work and expect County Board of Supervisors appro... — Updated 4/25/2021
Opposition Grows to RCS
At the next meeting of the Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group on May 6, 2021 at 4:30 p.m., representatives from the San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) will pitch their plan to turn Borrego Springs into an industrial construction zone for 15 years to build a Regional... — Updated 4/25/2021
The Herdsman and the Crown
I always know that springtime has arrived by the stars I see during the early evening hours. One of my favorites is the small but quite beautiful constellation Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown. The Northern Crown isn't one of th... — Updated 4/23/2021
BWD Rate Setting
Please join BWD for a virtual Town Hall meeting on April 30, 2021 at 5:30 PM on upcoming water and sewer rate changes. By law, BWD is required to charge the minimum it can to deliver safe drinking water and sewer services to its customers, tell you about it ahead of time and give... — Updated 4/23/2021
Discovering Borrego's Spring Wonders
The many wonders that attract both residents and visitors to the wilds of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are on full display. You may just have to look a bit harder to find them. Spring is a big time in the desert. Temperatures... — Updated 4/23/2021
No Super Bloom...
The ecologists from Colorado Desert District of California State Parks do not expect to have an overabundance, or a big abundant wildflower-bloom this year. Although the area has seen a few precipitation events and even a few... — Updated 4/23/2021
Champion-Cain Sentenced
Long-time San Diego business owner Gina Champion-Cain, who pled guilty in federal court in July 2020 to securities fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of justice for defrauding investors out of $400 million through a liquor-license loan funding program, was sentenced to 15 years in... — Updated 4/19/2021
Significant Ruling for Borrego Springs Sub Basin
On April 8 2021, Superior Court Judge Peter Wilson approved the Stipulated Judgment and Settlement Agreement for the Borrego Springs Sub Basin. This action is a significant milestone to begin implementation of the steps necessary for our Critically Overdrafted Basin to be brought... — Updated 4/16/2021
A Big Salute to CalFire
Twelve long, trying months, ending with a celebration for us all to enjoy! Believers and non believers in all of these activities have supported the culture of Borrego – to respect the opinion and choices of your neighbors. That is how we’ve gotten through these trying times wit... — Updated 4/16/2021
Bargain Barn Final Days!
The season is coming to an end soon so come on down and grab some amazing deals at the Bargain Barn Fridays & Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our ENTIRE stock will be marked down 50% April 17 & 18 and April 23 & 24. Please note that we will not be accepting donations after April... — Updated 4/16/2021
Nature Watch: Ringtail
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there. It's an old lesson, but as night viewing wildlife cameras become more popular, it's something we are reminded of often. I have met few people who have ever seen a... — Updated 4/16/2021
New Airport Manager
As the Airport Manager of Ramona, Fallbrook, Borrego Valley, Ocotillo, Agua Caliente, and Jacumba Airports, Meadow Chase comes with more than eight years of experience in airport management and operations. New Borrego Valley... — Updated 4/16/2021
Borrego Hawkwatch 2021 Update
Borrego Hawkwatch 2021 may be heading for a near record number of migrating Swainson's Hawks passing through here, and no one predicted it. The annual citizen-science project launched its 19th season on Feb. 21 amid predictions... — Updated 4/7/2021
The Celestial Water Snake
Springtime in the Southern California deserts is when the snakes begin to appear. They're beautiful creatures, of course, but considering how much time I spend prowling around after dark, I'm always concerned that I might... — Updated 4/6/2021
ABDSP Campground Sites
With the Regional Stay at Home Order lifted, State Parks is reopening campground sites for existing reservation holders. The department will be using a phased approach to reopen other campground sites for new reservations, starting January 28. The public is advised that not all... — Updated 4/6/2021
Big News on COVID-19 Vaccinations
California takes a big step to stop the virus by extending COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on April 1 to everyone aged 50 and older, then to everyone aged 16 and older on April 15. Blue Shield is expected to take full administrative control on March 31. This opens the window to... — Updated 4/1/2021
SDG&E Customers to Receive Bill Credit
San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) residential customers will receive a break on their utility bills in the coming months, thanks to the California Climate Credit program, which is part of the state’s efforts to fight climate change. In April, natural gas customers will see the... — Updated 4/1/2021
De Anza Pipelines Accepted
On March 9, The Board of Directors of the Borrego Water District formally accepted a series of pipelines around De Anza Country Club, specifically sections of Montezuma Lane, De Anza Drive and Yaqui Road. The new waterlines were needed due to the old age, relative high system... — Updated 4/1/2021
Rudyville is Dead, Again… Really
On February 25, 2021 the San Diego County Department of Planning and Development Services (PDS) announced it had “discontinued” a six-year old project designed to respond to 60 property owners from across the county who claimed to have been damaged by the implementation of the... — Updated 4/1/2021
Was that a UFO?
These lights were seen by Anna Linderman on the night of Friday March 26. Similar lights were seen by a Borrego staffer the following evening also coming from the Salton Sea area. He said, “these were UFO’s and not a man made lig... — Updated 4/1/2021
