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Mall Changes Afoot
Backing out of your parking space and hitting that misplaced curbing is about to be mitigated. Nobody liked the parking lot configuration at The Mall, but we tolerated its silly design. And we used to use the drive-up pneumatic... — Updated 6/1/2020
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A Desert Mystery
Author Paulo Coelho is likely best known for his book, "The Alchemist," but a lesser known work has deep roots right here in Borrego Springs and perhaps offers a mystery about a shrine to the Virgin of Aparecida hidden in the... — Updated 5/29/2020
Borrego Testing for COVID-19
A drive-through site for COVID-19 testing, a safe way to identify cases, was conducted by the Borrego Medical Clinic in the small town of Borrego Springs. About 150 samples were collected in the span of three days, from May 14 to May 16 at The Mall, and those who took the tests... — Updated 5/29/2020
"Time To Get Back To Work"
State Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) sent a letter on May 18 to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in support of Supervisors Jim Desmond and Kristin Gaspar’s plan to begin reopening San Diego County and their proactive approach to help businesses and the communities survive... — Updated 5/29/2020
Jones: Governor's Guidelines for Reopening Houses of Worship Nowhere Near Adequate
State Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) today released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom's plan to reopen houses of worship in California: "President Trump is right that houses of worship are essential. Just like big-box stores can be trusted to open safely for t... — Updated 5/28/2020
La Casa Del Zorro Opens Its Doors
La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort and Spa has resumed its operations as of May 15, and with great news, their opening weekend was a “huge, sold out success.” “Our staff did an amazing job of preparing the accommodations and grounds to welcome back our guests. We are contr... — Updated 5/27/2020
Christmas Circle To Reopen
Christmas Circle will reopen for public use on Friday May 22, 8 a.m., according to Jim Wilson.... — Updated 5/27/2020
Driver Killed
A driver was killed at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Borrego Springs May 21. The fatal incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. at Borrego Springs Road and San Ysidro Drive, near the serpent sculpture, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver, 32, of the... — Updated 5/27/2020
Red Ocotillo Expands
Work is being done outside of the Red Ocotillo to expand their dining with a better feel of "farm to table." The Red Ocotillo is building a pergola in its garden. "It's an extension of our outside seating and a great addition to... — Updated 5/27/2020
Duncan Hunter's Sentence Delayed
A joint request from the federal government and Duncan Hunter’s attorney to delay the ex-congressman’s self-surrender date was approved by a San Diego federal judge on May 7. The request asked to push the date until as late as the first week of January to begin serving an 11-... — Updated 5/27/2020
Borrego Testing Site, May 14 to May 16
Borrego Springs will have its first drive-by testing, held at The Mall on May 14 to May 16 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Only 50 tests will be conducted per day, for a total of 150. The drive-by testing will be open to the public without reservations, however, those who do have... — Updated 5/22/2020
Return to Work or Not in the Time of COVID-19?
He lost his job due to COVID-19 and has a healthy and strong fear of the virus infecting him, his wife and their children. He and his family are following all the safety precautions: staying inside, washing their hands, using masks and social distancing when they must go outside a... — Updated 5/22/2020
Soroptimist Helps to Flatten Curve
Like many organizations pulling together to help this little village of Borrego Springs to get through this pandemic, the Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs has stepped up to offer free informational flyers and masks.... — Updated 5/22/2020
Borrego Neighbors – Snakes
Heat seemed to come quickly to the desert this year along with reports of snake sightings. A spring season that saw unusually chilly temperatures and lots of rain kept these slithery neighbors inactive, but once things warmed up,... — Updated 5/22/2020
Community Member's Report on Borrego's WMB: Some Questions, Answers
There hasn’t been another WaterMaster Board Meeting yet since April 16, but I thought I’d ask some WMB Board Members a few questions to help us all follow the Board’s thoughts and activities. This report is based on email conversations with Mike Seley, who represents Agricultural... — Updated 5/22/2020
Outfitters Zooms Along
Borrego Outfitters has come up with a new and innovative way of shopping during the COVID-19 lockdown. They have pioneered the virtual way of shopping via “Zoom.” Zoom, founded in 2011, is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud pla... — Updated 5/22/2020
State Moves to Phase Two of Newsom's Plan
As the state continues to progress in the fight against the coronavirus, many are wondering how long it will be next until we reach another phase in Governor Gavin Newsom’s projected plan to reopen California. Newsom laid out the four phases on April 28 to gradually reopening a... — Updated 5/22/2020
Doorside Service for Libraries
Six public libraries will be able to reopen for "doorside" service starting May 26. This includes branches in Imperial Beach, Alpine, Ramona, Encinitas, Vista, and Borrego Springs. Branches in Bonita, Poway, El Cajon, Julian, Solana Beach and San Marcos could reopen on June 1 if... — Updated 5/15/2020
Rams Hill Opens
As of May 1, Rams Hill Golf Club has opened its golf course to play. “We are taking this seriously and we know the balance between golf and health concerns is tricky, especially in these challenging times,” Harry Turner, General Manager and COO, said in a statement. “So as we re... — Updated 5/15/2020
For the Love of Borrego
Is it luck or are we actually implementing the necessary preventive measures to keep COVID-19 away from our community? With only one case known so far, many of us are holding our breath in anticipation of what could turn our village upside down with the horror and sadness of a pan... — Updated 5/13/2020
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Promising Drug
It is not the miracle drug many are hoping for to be able to prevent the coronavirus, or treat it on-hand, but it’s a start to help speed up the recovery for those who contract it. The emergency use of an experimental drug appearing to help patients recover faster was approved, a... — Updated 5/13/2020
4.5-Magnitude Earthquake
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake shook Borrego Springs May 10, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 3:08 p.m., 17km SE of Ocotillo Wells and 20 miles from Salton City with a depth of 10 km. There were no reports of structural damages or inju... — Updated 5/13/2020
A Community Member's Report on Borrego's WMB
This monthly report is not meant to cover everything that occurs in the Watermaster Board Meetings, but I will try to include enough to keep Borregans informed. In future reports I hope to include some mini-interviews about questions or items of interest by talking with... — Updated 5/13/2020
Supervisors Unanimously Approve Framework
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the guidelines to begin reopening the local economy. The framework was outlined by Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Supervisor Greg Cox, and includes five criteria for businesses to follow as they reopen. Employee Health: - Requires Personal... — Updated 5/8/2020
Phased Reopening
County Public Health Officer Wilma Wooten went over the federal criteria the County have met so that it can move forward and ease even more of the local restrictions in her health officer order. The County has met four of the five federal criteria for reopening: - The County has... — Updated 5/8/2020
