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A Change of Seasons
Nights have been growing longer; snow is blanketing much of the land; and furnaces are working overtime. Yes, there's definitely a change of seasons coming our way. It's surprising how many folks don't understand why the seasons... — Updated 1/6/2021
WMB Report: Environmental Working Group Seeks Applicants
The Borrego Springs WaterMaster has a new web page: www.borregospringswatermaster.com. Meeting notices, agendas, agenda packets, committee meeting agendas/packets, agreements that constitute our Basin Management Plan and more can be found there. Correspondence to the WaterMaster c... — Updated 1/6/2021
Soroptimist Secret Santa's Deliver
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown didn’t keep Santa Claus from coming to town. Santa’s Borrego friends collected and delivered big boxes of food and overflowing gift baskets containing $100 in Soroptimist Secret Santa cash to needy families on Dec. 18 and 19. People res... — Updated 12/31/2020
BVEF: Now & Future
Quality healthcare, jobs, good food, clean air and water may not feel like guarantees for everyone in the Borrego Valley these days. However, by harnessing the our community better, the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) is bringing organizations and individuals together to... — Updated 12/31/2020
Short Lived Victory
A day after a San Diego County Superior Court judge issued an injunction to prohibit a cease-and-desist order from being enforced on strip clubs and businesses with restaurant services, it was quickly overturned after an appellate court ruling blocked the temporary injunction on... — Updated 12/31/2020
Biden, Harris Victorious
In a whirlwind of anticipation and emotions with tensions growing each day, former Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been elected, President and Vice President, respectively, of the United States of America. After... — Updated 11/24/2020
San Diego County Back in Purple Tier
After weeks in the red tier, San Diego County could not hold up for a week longer, falling back into the most restrictive purple tier, amid the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases. The purple tier is the most-restrictive tier in the state's four-tiered, color-coded risk system and... — Updated 11/19/2020
Silver Ghost Convoy
Fourteen Rolls Roye Silver Ghosts arrived in Borrego Springs for the day. Their owners had based themselves in Julian, and were spending three days touring the area. A sight to behold.... — Updated 11/18/2020
Wedding at Christmas Circle
It was a lovely Sunday morning on Nov. 8, with the backdrop of the mountains and a beautiful rainbow, Jose Barraza and Cristina Garcia tied the knot at Christmas Circle at 11:11 a.m. The couple also chose Christmas Circle for... — Updated 11/16/2020
Seeing the Inner Planets at Dawn
In Roman times, it was known as the god of commerce, travel and thievery. The Greeks called it Hermes, the messenger of the gods, when it appeared at dusk, and they called it Apollo when they saw it at dawn. Today, we know it as... — Updated 11/16/2020
Biden, Harris Win
The 2020 Election has sure been filled with a whirlwind of emotions – from numerous disagreements to a continuous fight to the finish line. Tensions continued to rise as the counting of ballots stretched over a few days, but on Nov. 7, the presidential race was called, and f... — Updated 11/13/2020
Thank You Veterans
Thank you to those who have served and continue to serve protecting this great country of the United States.... — Updated 11/13/2020
"Sharpie does not invalidate the ballot"
With tensions growing in the 2020 election, a rumor sparked concerns that Sharpie markers made ballots read "invalid." However, the San Diego County Registrar of Voter's Office released a statement saying that rumor was not true. Social media went hectic on this rumor, and was... — Updated 11/10/2020
SD County Funds Internet
San Diego County officials announced on Oct. 29 that 19 school districts and charter schools will see improved access to the internet thanks to $2 million in county funds intended to bridge a digital divide between students during distance-learning. According to County District 4... — Updated 11/10/2020
Sarah Rogers Takes Helm of BVEF
Dr. Sarah Rogers was selected by the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund board to serve as the organization's first Chief Executive Officer. BVEF Chairman Robert Kelly said: "For more than 18 years, BVEF has funded efforts to increase... — Updated 11/10/2020
Veterans Day Observance
In observance of Veterans Day Wednesday Nov. 11, the American Legion Post 853 will provide a brief memorial service to include a prayer by Chaplain Larry Hofer, a rifle team salute and Taps played to end the observance, taking place at Christmas Circle, 11 a.m. Post 853 Commander... — Updated 11/10/2020
World Record Attempt
Jen Orr, 43, a physical therapist from Murrieta, California, will attempt to break the World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA) 24-hour Solo Female World Record of 439.65 miles. The current record is held by Nancy Raposo, which was... — Updated 11/9/2020
No Senior Alone Foundation
The newly formed San Diego Seniors Community Foundation (SDSCF) with CEO and founder, Bob Kelly, hosted an event to announce a $500,000 donation from the Salm Family Foundation and a coalition of senior providers and advocates hoping to initially raise $1 million to fund and... — Updated 11/9/2020
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE
Have you voted for the 2020 Election? Please remember that the election does not begin Nov. 3, but ends on Nov. 3. Get your votes in early via mail-in ballot or in person. When dropping off your ballot, be sure that it is an... — Updated 11/7/2020
The Demon Star
It's known as Algol, the Demon Star, and it glows diabolically in our sky each year as Halloween approaches. To find it this week, go outdoors during the early evening, and look low toward the northeast. The accompanying sky map... — Updated 11/7/2020
Free Sandbags for Unincorporated Residents
San Diego County is expected to see its first widespread rains in months this weekend and the County of San Diego and CAL FIRE have free sandbags to help residents in unincorporated communities protect their homes and properties. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain... — Updated 11/6/2020
WMB Invokes Precautionary Principle?
At a special meeting on Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m., the Borrego Springs Interim WaterMaster Board, with all members present, unanimously agreed to send a “Letter of Caution” to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. It was agreed that the letter would be drafted by ED Samantha Ada... — Updated 11/4/2020
Did You Vote?
The Borrego Springs Library is an official Mail Ballot Drop-Off location for the 2020 Election. Hours for dropping off ballots are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the front lobby. On Election Day, the library will be open... — Updated 11/4/2020
Duncan Hunter to Serve Time in West Texas Prison
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter will serve his 11-month sentence at Federal Correctional Institute La Tuna in Anthony Texas, according to his attorney Devin Burstein. The ex-congressman of the California’s 50th District, pled guilty in December 2019 to a federal conspiracy charge of m... — Updated 11/3/2020
2020 Election: Who's Running for What?
The election of 2020 is here, and has been dubbed as one of the most monumental and important elections in our lifetime. With the hopes of much needed change, stakes are surely high. Voters in 34 states will also be electing U.S. senators this year, while many are hoping to turn... — Updated 11/3/2020
