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Have a Stellar Halloween!
Ghosts and goblins and ghouls, oh my! That's what many of us will be thinking this coming week as Halloween arrives, and trick-or-treaters pound excitedly at our doors. You will likely encounter monsters, super-heroes, politicians... — Updated 11/1/2021
Propeller Bar & Grill
The Propeller Bar & Grill at the Borrego Valley Airport has certainly seen some action in the last two weeks. Lucky Tongue was back on Oct. 15, playing their great songs, having just flown in from Hawaii. They will be back in... — Updated 11/1/2021
Watching Earth-Orbiting Satellites
Baby boomers may recall the first days of spaceflight. It was an exciting time to be a child. From time to time, my father would step into the backyard for an evening smoke, and I would often accompany him to gaze into the starry... — Updated 10/29/2021
55th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival – "Welcome Back!"
Friday Oct. 22: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Festival Weekend Party with a live band and refreshments, even an air display held by The Propeller Bar & Grill 5 p.m. – Akrofest 2021 Airshow at the Borrego Valley Airport. Head over early to meet the pilots and tour the planes. Saturday Oct... — Updated 10/22/2021
USPS Planned-Peak Season Pricing Goes Into Effect
Time to plan out your holiday cards, packages or any other things you’d like mailed out, as the United States Postal Service has made some changes. Although temporary, it is effective during one of the most busy and crucial times of the year. On Oct. 1, the U.S. Postal Service b... — Updated 10/22/2021
Grant Received from BVEF
The Borrego Springs Youth and Seniors Center, Inc., received a nearly $14,000 grant from the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund in support of the ongoing operation of the Borrego Community Resource Center. The $13,680 grant will cover one-half of the rent for the nearly 5,000... — Updated 9/21/2021
Lab Busted in Warner Springs
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department seized more than $80 million in drugs including hash oil, psilocybin mushrooms and processed marijuana from a Warner Springs lab on Sept. 10, officials reported. Investigators served a search warrant on the property on state Route 79 at t... — Updated 9/21/2021
"A Natural History of the Anza-Borrego Region" takes Gold at California Book Awards
A Natural History of the Anza-Borrego Region: Then and Now by Marie Simovich and Mike Wells and published by Sunbelt Publications, was chosen as the Gold Medal winner for Contribution to Publishing at the 90th Annual California... — Updated 9/21/2021
ABF Acquires Key Desert Property
The Anza-Borrego Foundation is playing a unique checkers game where every move hopefully eliminates a square on the checkerboard. The organization's checkerboard is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the jewel of California's state... — Updated 9/21/2021
Nature Watch: "Phainopepla"
He's a handsome critter with a funny name, but one of the more distinctive birds that call Anza-Borrego home. I'm talking about the phainopepla, a resident bird easily identified by a distinctive crest and bright red eyes. Males... — Updated 9/21/2021
Kendall's Cafe Sold!
Kendall's Café is now under new ownership, as of Sept. 1, at the helm of Benito Arteaga and Lorena Valdez. Previous owner Gary Bailey initially approached Benito about taking over Kendall's, and Darlis also graciously offered to... — Updated 9/21/2021
A Winter Sky Sneak Preview
After another sizzling summer in the southwestern desert, I'm happy to know that the seasons will soon be changing and cooler temperatures are not that far off. Before we know it, many of us will be whining about the cold and the... — Updated 9/21/2021
Newsom Remains in Office
Governor Gavin Newsom survives the recall effort, and remains in office. More details to follow.... — Updated 9/16/2021
Bargain Barn Grand Re-Opening!
The Bargain Barn is accepting donations beginning Tuesday September 14 and every Tuesday/Thursday during the season from 9 a.m. to noon. Remember we do not accept mattresses or large sofas (hide-a-beds are OK). Our grand re-opening is Friday/Saturday October 1 & 2 from 9 a.m. to... — Updated 9/16/2021
The Celestial Queen and the Lizard
Stare at the stars long enough and you're bound to find some that trace familiar patterns. That's certainly what the ancients must have done so they could use the sky as a picture book for their stories. I always enjoy searching... — Updated 9/16/2021
Borrego Water District
The Borrego Water District (BWD) Board and Staff are focused on replacing aging water and sewer infrastructure including water wells/pipelines and waste water collection/treatment. Engineers and Operations Staff ensure the design and construction of the project meets all legal,... — Updated 9/16/2021
Finding the Stellar Dolphin
Whenever I'm out under a dark summertime sky sharing the stars with the public, I always try to point out the largest and most beautiful constellations. I'm always amazed to learn that one of the crowd favorites is neither the brig... — Updated 9/16/2021
VIEWPOINT: SVP Lessons Learned
Our collective work to oppose the placement of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) in our community was rewarded. Letters and email appeals to the Sheriff’s SAFE Task Force, the Judge and our elected officials made an impact. As good as the news is, Borrego Springs remains a t... — Updated 9/7/2021
SVP Respite
On August 23, 2021, Liberty Healthcare/CONREP informed San Diego Superior Court they were requesting Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Merle Wakefield complete additional treatment at the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) prior to his release into the community. Superior Court... — Updated 9/7/2021
1575 Yaqui Road Home in Escrow
A small group of Borrego neighbors have opened escrow on the purchase of the home at 1575 Yaqui Road. They are working through the final details and reviewing escrow documents and instructions. This is being done to ensure the home continues to be a place of personal enjoyment... — Updated 9/7/2021
Nature Watch: "Lightning: Nature's Flashbulb"
Visitors and residents alike were treated to a spectacular sky show recently when tropical storms from Mexico brought an intense display of lightning to the night sky of Borrego Springs. As one of nature's most dramatic events,... — Updated 9/7/2021
Motorcycle Crash
A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene on Aug. 22, after a man in a pickup truck swerved into the opposing lane and crashed head-on to the motorcycle. The 53-year-old man, later identified as Eric Randall Cripe, from Escondido, lost control of his 2002 Toyota Tundra near... — Updated 9/2/2021
Quakes Shake
Several earthquakes struck near the Salton Sea on Aug. 18, including one with a 4.0-magnitude. The 4.0 quake hit about 11 miles east/southeast of Ocotillo Wells – to the southeast of the Salton Sea – around 2:45 p.m. A USGS map indicates shaking was likely felt from parts of San... — Updated 9/2/2021
Murder Charge
Thirty-seven-year-old Eugene Focarelli is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a man who was attacked in an unprovoked altercation back in February, authorities announced on Aug. 9. On Feb. 18, deputies responded to the intersection of DiGiorgio Road and Palm Can... — Updated 9/2/2021
Borrego Water District
With the arrival of the new fiscal year, the BWD Board and Staff are continuing to take steps to upgrade its aging water and sewer infrastructure in 2021 – 22. The recently adopted rate structure provides assurances that revenues will be in place to fund the important system i... — Updated 9/2/2021
