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Flower Watch
As of press time, February 13, these plants were flowering in the Henderson Canyon Road Flower Fields (North side, 2.1 miles east of Di Giorgio Road x Henderson Canyon Road intersection, 1.1 mile east of Borrego Valley Road x... — Updated 3/4/2024
Celebrating Lunar New Year
Many around the world celebrated one of the year's biggest festivals – the Lunar New Year, which marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This year, the Lunar New Year, began on February 10, kicking off the 15-day Spring F... — Updated 3/4/2024
Dairy Products: Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Rizo-López Foods, Inc., of Modesto, California, has voluntarily recalled dairy products sold locally and statewide due to a possible health risk for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products include a variety of cheeses, including cotija, crema Latina, crema Mexicana, Oax... — Updated 2/29/2024
Chairwoman Delivers Second State of the County Address
County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas gave her second State of the County address during an evening presentation Feb. 21. The chairwoman talked about the County’s many accomplishments over the last year, but said she was particularly proud of the community for r... — Updated 2/29/2024
"Rams Hill Donates to Resource Center"
Cathy Milkey, representing Rams Hill's "Fore the Love of Borrego Program," presents Martha Deichler with a check for $10,000. This check put the Community Resource Center over their goal of $100,000 which was then matched by an... — Updated 2/29/2024
Chamber Fun February Mixer
The Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Chamber Mixer of the season at the Palm Canyon Hotel and RV Resort on Thursday Feb. 22. The mixer was well-attended and a fun time was had by all. Their were great prizes to win, thanks to... — Updated 2/29/2024
Soroptimist Hawaiian Shirt Sale
Mahalo to the community! What a great time it was at The Mall for a good cause. The Soroptimist's Hawaiian resale-clothing sale, emphasis on shirts at $10 and $25, was yet another success. With many purchasing shirts or donating,... — Updated 2/29/2024
SDG&E Climate Credit
If you’re looking for your climate credit for this month or next month, you’ll have to wait just a tad bit longer. In 2023, the CPUC temporarily authorized SDG&E to distribute the gas and electric Climate Credits in February, March and October. Beginning in 2024, the gas and ele... — Updated 2/22/2024
Supervisors Approve Gun Violence Reduction Work Plan
The County Board of Supervisors approved a work plan to reduce gun violence activities in San Diego County. The Board voted to receive the Gun Violence Reduction Work Plan, using recommendations from the Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report authored by Health... — Updated 2/22/2024
Visit the Pleiades and Taurus ... and That's No Bull!
The moon returns to our evening sky this week. It begins its trek as a thin crescent in the southwestern sky at dusk and ends the week as a bright gibbous moon high in the east. Before it becomes too bright, however, I encourage... — Updated 2/15/2024
County Supervisors Reelect Chairwoman
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to select District 1 Supervisor Nora Vargas as the chairwoman for 2024. District 3 Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer was also reelected as vice chair and District 2 Supervisor Joel Anderson as chair pro tempore. Chairwoman Va... — Updated 2/15/2024
Another SVP to Be Released
Alvin Ray Quarles, a man dubbed as the "bolder-than-most rapist" was granted conditional release on Jan. 11 in San Diego County in a supervised setting. It is unclear of which community he will be located. This ruling means state... — Updated 2/15/2024
2024 Election: Have You Registered Yet?
It is election year once again, and the primary election is fast approaching. So, have you registered? The deadline to register in person, by mail and online is Tuesday, Feb. 20. All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the March 5,... — Updated 2/15/2024
Winter Storm Hits Town
A strong wind storm hit parts of San Diego County, leaving many drenched in rain and debris causing severe damages to many homes and businesses. In Borrego Springs, the strong winds pushed through the area on Jan. 10, leaving the town with no power for over 24 hours and damage to... — Updated 2/15/2024
Reasons for the Seasons
In 1989, filmmaker Matthew H. Schneps released a 20-minute video titled "A Private Universe" in which he interviewed recent Harvard University graduates, faculty members and alumni – some of whom had science backgrounds – and posed... — Updated 2/15/2024
Blue Envelopes: Indicate Communication Issues
Imagine a scenario in which your loved one is being pulled over or approached by a Sheriff’s deputy and is unable to communicate effectively with the officer. Whether your loved one has an autism spectrum disorder, dementia, becomes anxious around authority figures or is living w... — Updated 2/15/2024
2024: A Year of Cosmic Wonder
The year begins with brilliant Jupiter dominating the heavens. It will remain in our early evening sky throughout the spring months, though it'll be receding from Earth and will begin to fade a bit by the end of April when we'll... — Updated 2/15/2024
Where's the Big Dipper?
One question I'm asked frequently during my January night sky tours is, "Where the Big Dipper?" Look for it after dark during January and you, too, will discover that it's nowhere to be found. The Big Dipper is one of the most... — Updated 2/15/2024
Sleigh Bells Ring, You Recycling?
Santa Claus, jingle bells, gifts, packages and – recycling? Yes! The holidays are a great time of the year to put your recycling skills to work, from all that wrapping paper to gift boxes and even our Christmas trees if you are using a real tree. And, in the holiday spirit of g... — Updated 2/15/2024
Nature Watch: "Northern Harrier"
I thought it might be a bush blowing across the desert in the strong winds last week near Hawk Canyon. Looking closer I spotted a northern harrier maneuvering just above ground level and being chased by an angry raven. This... — Updated 2/15/2024
Message from De Anza Club President
Dear Members, As the 2023 year comes to a close, on behalf of my wife Linda and I, the de Anza Board of Directors and Club Management, we wish you a great start to 2024 with much health and happiness for the upcoming year. The Board of Directors and Club Management would like to... — Updated 2/15/2024
RRC Christmas Bazaar Raises Funds for Children's Center
A long time fundraiser at The RoadRunner Club, the Annual Christmas Bazaar was held on December 16, sponsored by the RoadRunner Club Association and for the first time, headed by RoadRunner Club Office Staff Zaida Harlow. Upon learning that the former volunteer leader of the event... — Updated 2/15/2024
Artists, Beware!
Recently it was shared with all art venues here in Borrego Springs that a certain local for profit resort was potentially soliciting local art for its club house, restaurant and private rental resort houses. Thoughtful recommendations were made to the resort owner advising him to... — Updated 2/15/2024
New Laws For 2024
There are many new laws for Californians this year, which include an increase in minimum wage, coverage of health care and the asking of a specific question at a traffic stop. However, it seems some laws may be controversial, while others beneficial. Traffic Stop (AB-2773)... — Updated 2/15/2024
Sickness Looms The State
Have you or people you know been sick lately? It seems respiratory illness season is in full swing and hitting California hard, as well as everywhere around the country and it is no surprise with the amount of gatherings due to the holidays. According to data from San Diego County... — Updated 2/15/2024
