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The Propeller
The Propeller Restaurant at the Borrego Springs Valley Airport is scheduled to open between mid- to end of October. A spokesman for the restaurant told the Sun, “We are hoping to open for Borrego Days, but there is still a lot of work to be done, so we will see... — Updated 1/23/2020
Annual Pints 4 the Park Another Success
It was yet again another successful event, as many gathered at the Mall Courtyard for the annual Pints 4 the Park event, hosted by the Anza-Borrego Foundation. Many were in attendance at the sold out event Oct. 19 to wind down and... — Updated 1/23/2020
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"Car Nation" Take Over at The Mall
Following the annual Borrego Days Parade Saturday Oct. 19, a car show was held at The Mall, put on by Bill Daemke. The car show, dubbed as, "Car Nation," was an addition to the Borrego Days festivities this year, and was moved up... — Updated 1/23/2020
A Hearty Breakfast Kicks Off Borrego Days
The 2019 Borrego Days Parade & Festival began like it always does, with a great breakfast behind Coldwell-Banker Friday Oct. 18, sponsored by the Rotary Club, represented at the entrance by Lorry Seagrim and Donna Nourse. Fritatas... — Updated 1/23/2020
Borrego Days – For Kids and (For the Most Part) By Kids
During Borrego Days, did you catch the achingly adorable Ballet Folklorico Dancers as they swished their colorful skirts and flashed those oh-so-beautiful smiles? Or perhaps you caught the Elementary School’s energetic dance and cheer routines as they set the mood for S... — Updated 1/23/2020
VIP Reception at Christmas Circle
They came to Christmas Circle, sipped wine and beer, ate sliders, all of them ready to participate in the next morning's 2019 Borrego Days Desert Festival and Parade. Chamber of Commerce Secretary and Borrego Days Co-Chair Debbie... — Updated 1/23/2020
Judy Coyle: 2019 Volunteer of the Year
Judy Coyle is one of those rare people who organizations large and small salivate over – a volunteer who doesn’t merely talk the talk, but walks the walk. Rain or shine. Willingly and without complaint. Give her something to do, and she does it, with focus and persistence and self... — Updated 1/23/2020
Sylvana Meeks: Lifetime Achievement Award
After arriving in Borrego Springs when she was 13, Sylvana Meeks embarked on a journey that turns out to be unmatched in donating one's time and skills to the betterment of our community. "I think you get a lot more out than what... — Updated 1/23/2020
Weather or Not In Borrego: The 100% Accurate Forecast for Borrego Springs
We haven’t provided weather news in the Borrego Sun for a while, so with the new season in Borrego expected to be jam-packed with news coverage on other important local events, we’re going with a forecast that not only should survive most if virtually not all weatherrelated sit... — Updated 1/23/2020
Hey Kids, A Water Pipeline Thru Borrego
This article is for the little folks at Borrego Springs Elementary, because they are the ones who will see the results and reap the benefits. So kids, mark your calendars. Crayon is OK for now. But do have some erasers on hand for... — Updated 1/23/2020
Borrego Days Soars Again
Not only was the 2019 54th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival & Parade a resounding success, but also the Chamber of Commerce saved between $25 – 50 thousand dollars in expenses by using in-house expertise and an all-volunteer f... — Updated 1/23/2020
de Anza Offers Olive Branch
It came as quite a shock to the community that literally overnight, owners of the Borrego Springs had closed down golf operations Sept. 20, and cut off the water to the Springs course and the 9-hole Club Circle. It’s a condition to last at least this season, perhaps beyond, w... — Updated 1/23/2020
La Casa New Manager
Curly Williams was announced as the new Resident Manager of La Casa Del Zorro at Patrick Sampson's surprise going away party. Sampson, who recently stepped down as GM and as the Chamber of Commerce Board President, was certainly... — Updated 1/23/2020
Farewell Our Champion, Bill Wright
William D. "Bill" Wright, born August 1, 1931, the most beloved, admired, and respected resident of Borrego Springs, passed away at home with his family at his side on Oct. 1 at the age of 88. His legacy of generosity and work... — Updated 1/23/2020
6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships
The countdown is on for the start of this year's race, with excitement, focus and possibly hints of nervousness surrounding the start gate with many experienced riders from all over the world preparing to take on the roads of... — Updated 1/23/2020
TCDC Wins Award
The Tubb Canyon Desert Conservancy (TCDC) is this year’s recipient of the California Invasive Plant Council’s (Cal-IPC) Policy Award. This award is presented “for exceptional contributions to invasive the protection of California ecosystems.” The presentation was made during... — Updated 10/30/2019
Borrego Springs Resort Golf Course Closes Golfers, Wildlife Loses... What About Our Community?
Community, community, community – that’s what we hear about when folks speak lovingly about our village of Borrego Springs. Fred Jee said it Saturday night at the Miss Borrego Pageant. Miss Borrego, Dennise Cecena, expressed this sentiment as well during her final speech abo... — Updated 10/30/2019
Borrego Springs Was in the House!
A small group of Borregans dusted off the desert dust, put on their best duds and represented our village with pride at the Evening of Changing Lives annual Gala for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego County. The goal of this elegant evening at the downtown Marriott... — Updated 10/30/2019
Sampson Exits Casa, Chamber
Patrick Sampson has resigned from his role as General Manager of La Casa del Zorro and his position as Chamber of Commerce Board President as of Oct. 10. Sampson’s wife Tiffany has also resigned as La Casa’s lead accountant, according to an official statement released by La Cas... — Updated 10/30/2019
54th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival – "Bloom in Borrego"
The 54th annual Borrego Days Desert Festival has arrived for yet another spectacular and successful year. This year's theme, "Bloom in Borrego," brings awareness of and paying homage to the beauty of Borrego Springs and the... — Updated 10/30/2019
Miss Borrego 2019: Danielle Del Bono
All eyes were on the stage as the crowd in the Borrego Springs High School gym in anticipation of who of the seven contestants would be named Miss Borrego 2019 – 20 on Oct. 12 With all the calculations tabulated by Kathy King, M... — Updated 10/30/2019
Sponsor Group Meets to Vote on Key Issues
The Sponsor Group met on Oct. 3 in the Library Community Room, and Clint Brandin announced the passing of Bill Wright two days prior. Four important agenda items were discussed: 1) A temporary paratrooper landing zone grading permit south of the airport; 2) Rams Hill’s proposed D... — Updated 10/17/2019
Supervisor Desmond Shadeway
A new development/project will soon be coming to Borrego Springs, just one of the many areas in District 5, which also include Bonsall, Fallbrook, North County, San Dieguito and Twin Oaks. In the press release given by San Diego Co... — Updated 10/3/2019
Frying Up Proceeds for the Bojorquez Family
Kesling's Kitchen was packed Friday evening, Aug. 16, and Chef Tom gave credit to the Borrego community for its fundraising support to the Bojorquez family whose home was destroyed in a fire on July 7. "Many thanks to all of you,"... — Updated 9/4/2019
The House of Borrego Springs is Back
Approximately a year and a half ago, the first Borrego Springs mid-century modern home furnishings and accessories business closed its doors for a well-deserved long-term hiatus, and focused its selling efforts on vintage markets in the Palm Springs area. The House of Borrego... — Updated 9/4/2019
