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Veterans Day at Christmas Circle
On the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that signaled the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918, over a hundred Borrego veterans and family members gathered on Veterans Day to pay tribute to those who have served in our armed... — Updated 12/3/2018
By Borregans Lose their Cool as SDG&E Bills Soar
Like Icarus on his winged flight and crispy ending into the sun, Borregans likewise felt the unrelenting heat (and humidity) over the summer. And with no thanks to SDG&E electricity rate structures, the collective discomfort was exacerbated by severe penalties for usage during the... — Updated 11/30/2018
Fiery Collision Kills Two
UPDATE: Brett Ann Gregory, an Oceanside Police Department dispatcher has been identified as one of the victims killed in the fiery collision Nov. 24 in Ocotillo Wells. According to her department, "she was an angel and a hero." She worked as the department's front desk as a... — Updated 11/29/2018
Fall Fashion Preview at Borrego Outfitters
The aisles were crowded with customers and sales were brisk for the Borrego Outfitters' Fall Fashion Preview held Saturday Nov. 17, enhanced by employees decked out in varied outfit selections. The event "was a big success this... — Updated 11/28/2018
Halloween Festivities in Borrego Springs
We may be a small town, but the uniqueness of Borregan Halloween costumes at the library Oct. 31 revealed a quality-over-quantity focus, and we match up well against those big-city dwellers. Children and adults alike began with... — Updated 11/28/2018
CVB Ribbon Cutting
It was another beautiful late afternoon in Borrego, as many enjoyed the rare Thursday Sundowner held at The Mall. Chamber of Commerce members and guests across the Valley welcomed Community Valley Bank (CVB), its officers and... — Updated 11/28/2018
De Anza Country Club Opens Season with Style
It wasn't that long ago when the de Anza Country Club found itself floundering amidst financial woes, but all that has changed. Under the watchful eye of new owners Tom and Linda Heathcott, and their team from Calgary, de Anza has... — Updated 11/28/2018
CAL FIRE SD to Conduct Vegetation Management Burn
In a press release from Tony Mecham, fire chief: In an ongoing effort to address the wildland fire fuel hazards in San Diego County CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Authority, in cooperation with local landowners, will be conducting a Vegetation Management Program (VMP) burn... — Updated 11/28/2018
Library Closes Nov. 21
The library will close its doors at the current location 6 p.m. Nov. 29, and will re-open at the new location Saturday Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. The library will provide limited services between Nov. 27 and Nov. 29. The new library hours of operation will be – Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p... — Updated 11/19/2018
Borrego Days Roaring Success
Biggest, Better, Best What a parade, what a festival! Patchy white clouds set against the backdrop of a clear blue sky, and under ideal daytime temperatures no less, gave all of the approximately 17,000 attendees who had their... — Updated 11/19/2018
Prop 3, Measures PP, GG
For Borregans, there were three ballot choices in the 2018-midterm elections that would affect the town’s future, depending on which way it swayed – Proposition 3, Measure PP and Measure GG. However, only one out of the three ballot choices passed, and that was Measure GG. Measure... — Updated 11/19/2018
Did Your Mail-in Ballot Get Counted?
According to election precinct workers and Borrego Springs Postmaster Janet Mixon, there were a number of reasons why your Mail-in ballot may not have counted. Specifically, P.O. Box numbers may not have matched County registrar numbers, or County address records did not match... — Updated 11/19/2018
Rams Hill Buffet-Dance Party
After their summer hiatus, the Rams Hill Golf Club is open and ready to get the season started. Their buffet and dance party kicked the season off in style, as both members and non-members were invited to the event Nov. 3. With gre... — Updated 11/14/2018
Celebration of the Dead – Dia De Los Muertos
For children, especially those in costume, the Day of the Dead shows up a lot like Halloween, but for adults, Dia de Los Muertos has a deeper meaning. Steeped in Mexican-Central American tradition, the observance is a means of... — Updated 11/14/2018
Community Choice Energy: Is it right for Borrego?
Community Choice (Energy) Aggregation, or CCA, is on the rise in California, with cities up and down the state opting for an alternative to “the only game in town,” namely their utility provider. The program requires that CCA be requested by elected officials, and it turns out... — Updated 11/14/2018
Ballot Decision Summary: What is Prop 3, Measures PP & GG?
A critical mid-term election cycle is on the minds of tens of millions of Americans from sea to shining sea, including those of voters here in Borrego Springs. On the November ballot, Borregans are faced with three significant yes/no decisions – Propositions 3, Measure-PP, and M... — Updated 11/14/2018
6-12-24 Endurance Cycle Race
On any given warm Fall day of your choice, get on your bicycle at exactly 5 p.m. and head for San Francisco. You've got 24 hours to get there, 531 miles north, and you can stop only infrequently but not sleep. That's slightly less... — Updated 11/14/2018
DAY OF THE DEAD – DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, A Celebration of Lives
By Martha Deichler Patricia, recently widowed with two grown daughters, sat solemnly by her first altar, “ofrenda,” to her beloved husband at a Day of the Dead Celebration in Borrego Springs 12 years ago. In front of her was a rather simple yet colorful altar complete with her... — Updated 11/2/2018
Pints 4 the Park
The third annual 'Pints 4 the Park' fundraiser drew in quite the crowd Oct. 20, as the sold out event, held in the courtyard outside of Borrego Outfitters, brought many people from the community to support a good cause. "It was... — Updated 11/2/2018
Festival Harvests Fun in Borrego Springs
In their pre-Halloween costume glory, kids from around the Valley played games of skill and chance, watched a Christian-themed puppet show and listened to the story of Jonah and the Whale, connected with a pitch that dunked an adul... — Updated 11/2/2018
Rotary Club Breakfast Kicks off Borrego Days
In keeping with tradition, the Rotary Club of Borrego Springs held its Friday morning breakfast on Oct. 19 at Caldwell-Banker to jumpstart Borrego Days activities. The event not only brought sustenance to a hungry crowd, but also... — Updated 11/2/2018
Sue Salt: A Borregan Lifetime of Achievement
If you want to meet a woman who truly exemplifies what it means to be a Borregan, Sue Salt is a shining example. In the Borrego Days Parade, Salt rode down Palm Canyon Drive and then received the Chamber's Lifetime Achievement Awar... — Updated 11/2/2018
The Great Debate: Desmond vs. Gomez
While Borregan officials and volunteers had proper focus on the opening of the Borrego Days Parade the following morning, the two candidates running for District 5 County Supervisor – Republican Jim Desmond and Democrat Michelle G... — Updated 11/2/2018
Measure GG: For our schools
As Superintendent of the Borrego Springs Unified School District, I am writing to inform you about an extremely important proposition on the upcoming November ballot –Measure GG. Measure GG will provide the school district with much needed assistance to renovate and improve its f... — Updated 11/2/2018
Borrego on the Ballot
Of the 11 voter initiatives and local measures on the November ballot, there are three of special note for Borrego Springs voters. First, the passage of an $8.8 billion water bond initiative, Proposition 3, will positively affect Borregans directly and significantly by helping to... — Updated 11/2/2018
