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The Iceball Cometh
It's been quite a while since we've seen a bright comet in our skies. Many stargazers remember the show put on by Comet Hale-Bopp 23 years ago, but most folks can't recall seeing another one since. One is now swinging past the... — Updated 8/3/2020
ALL Indoor Operations to Close
On July 13, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that all indoor operations statewide must close, which include restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, family entertainment, zoos, museums, and cardrooms. Previously, this was only for those counties placed on the state's watch list,... — Updated 7/30/2020
Saturn: Lord of the Rings
If I were to ask which you think is our solar system's most beautiful planet, how would you respond? Some would answer that the red planet Mars or the glistening planet Venus beat all others. Some might argue that the Earth is the... — Updated 7/30/2020
ABF Vision 20/20 Update
The Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABF), official partner of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, continues its efforts with the "Vision 20/20 Match Challenge." These proceeds go toward ensuring the assistance to the Park and to protect it,... — Updated 7/30/2020
Small Business Stimulus Grant
The Small Business Stimulus Grant Program is funded by the Board of Supervisors, who allocated federal CARES Act funding. The goal of the Program is to provide a lifeline grant to many local small businesses to get them open, keep them open, and help prevent more from going out... — Updated 7/24/2020
The Return of Jupiter
Summer skywatchers will soon be enjoying a couple of planetary visitors in our night sky. This week, the giant planet Jupiter returns to our early evening sky. Jupiter reaches its opposition point on July 14, when it appears... — Updated 7/22/2020
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Carizzo Geoglyphs
Standing in the Great Alone of the Carrizo Badlands I noticed a large swath of barren desert before me had been somehow altered by the hands of man. Broad lines stretching off into the distance had been carved across the desert in... — Updated 7/22/2020
SD County Indoor Activities to Close
As of July 7, all San Diego County indoor activities, bars, card rooms, wineries, tasting rooms, theaters, zoos, museums and family entertainment centers, have been ordered to close. The guidance originated from the state after San Diego County appeared on California's watch list... — Updated 7/20/2020
Niland Devastated
Residents were left to pick up the pieces, after a massive brush fire that killed one person and destroyed 37 homes, torched its way through Niland, just east of the Salton Sea, on June 28. The fire started near Highway 111 and... — Updated 7/20/2020
Borrego WaterMaster Board: Meeting News
The June 25 Watermaster Board (WMB) meeting was short for the public since it was mostly held in closed session. However, it was quite long for those who sit on the Board since interviews were held in closed session for the position of Executive Director/Technical Consultant. Jim... — Updated 7/16/2020
Two Men and Our Town
Every Thursday at 4 p.m. in a retail space next to the Bike Shop in "The Mall," Thomas Fredericks' and Jim Wermers' food distribution project provides food for about 150 families, which is about 450 people at current count. Thomas... — Updated 7/16/2020
David Dale Resigns
Calexico City Manager David Dale announced his resignation at the city council meeting on July 1, amid the allegations he was being paid to work for the Borrego Springs Water District. In his resignation speech, Dale said, “I always acted like every dollar we spent here, every d... — Updated 7/13/2020
Small Businesses & Non-Profits
I know that the last three months have been extremely difficult for small businesses and non-profits. While I’ve advocated to open up businesses in a safe manner, there is still a 15% unemployment rate, and that will rise with the latest round of closures in early July. In o... — Updated 7/9/2020
Library Delays Opening
The re-opening of San Diego County Library branches with in-person services has been delayed, which was slated for July 6. All 33 branches will continue to offer contactless door-side service. Borrego Springs’ door-side service will be from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4... — Updated 7/8/2020
Borrego Valley Stewardship Council Convenes Virtual Forum
On May 15, the Borrego Valley Stewardship Council (BVSC) convened its first virtual plenary meeting/forum with 35 signatories and guests attending. Using Zoom software and focusing on the community’s COVID-19 response, five speakers made concise presentations and later answered q... — Updated 6/17/2020
Restaurants, Establishments Begin Reopening
The Stay-At-Home order from Governor Gavin Newsom affected many businesses all over the state. From restrictions on public gatherings, restaurants, and Public Health Orders, it was chaos. Now with a light slowly shining through, there may be hope into reopening and trying to get... — Updated 6/17/2020
When Darkness Falls
Sometimes, we astronomers toss around terms that we consider to be "obvious" – and to us, they are – but people who hear or read our words often wonder just what the heck we're talking about. One example is when we speak of suc... — Updated 6/10/2020
Seeing the Inner Planets at Dusk
No matter how long I study the sky, there will always be star groupings I just can't "see." Certainly, the ancients didn't make it easy for us; they never actually devised the constellations to look like animals, objects and... — Updated 6/10/2020
SD Regulations - Guest Certification
Starting June 2, all guests at hotels open to provide COVID-19-related services need to sign a certification at check-in verifying they are staying at the hotel in compliance with the stay-at-home order. Hotels are not allowed to... — Updated 6/10/2020
Excessive Heat Warning
Excessive heat warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. this evening in the San Diego County Deserts and Coachella Valley, according to the U.S. National Weather Service. Borrego Springs reached 115ºF on June 3. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related... — Updated 6/4/2020
Clinics Closed Early
In a statement by Borrego Health, all clinics and urgent cares will close between 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., due to curfew orders in effect. Many cities have implemented curfews due to the recent riots and protests. Some cities in San Diego County have set curfews. Borrego Springs... — Updated 6/2/2020
Borrego Opens
So it begins… The road ahead is a long and bumpy one, but with recent developments, it looks like we are headed in the right direction. There is no telling when we will get to some sort of normality, but there is still hope through the misery we are all facing as the world c... — Updated 6/1/2020
Borrego's WaterMaster Board Meeting
This is a short report about what was a relatively short meeting, called sooner than expected because nine firms had responded to the call for applicants for an attorney for the Board. The nine firms’ responses were affirmed by the Board so interviews could begin. The WM Board a... — Updated 6/1/2020
The Yeti on the Mountain
The last time we visited the Ranchita Valley Market in the March 5 issue, owners Kemi and Mike Pavlocak had just opened a beer garden in front of their market, making the local gem with a yeti even brighter. That was back in February. The last three months have changed a lot of... — Updated 6/1/2020
Supervisor Desmond Calls for Opening More Businesses
In addition to the current proposed pilot program, San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond will be asking for the following to be opened at June 2 Board meeting. REQUEST OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO: (Capacities limited to the 6 foot social distancing requirements) - Resume... — Updated 6/1/2020
