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Ooops!
The Borrego Sun website and quite a few email address have been out of commission for a few days, so the staff took the time to take this years official photo. News will be back on your computers as soon as the boys come back from... — Updated 2/22/2017
Happy Valentines Day
Lots to do this Valentines Day with restaurants and resorts offering romantic ways to show someone close to you how much you love them. Alternatively, hit happy hour and find someone new to love. I'll save you a... — Updated 2/22/2017
A Fishy Mystery Unearthed
A gentleman came in to the office today with a mystery on his hands. In the Fonts Point area, a strange chalky shape has appeared on the earth. After the recent rains, it's most likely a calcium deposit that has been drawn up from... — Updated 2/22/2017
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon for a portion of southwest California...including the following areas - Coachella Valley Riverside County valleys-the inland Empire San Diego County coastal areas San Diego County deserts San... — Updated 2/16/2017
Sundowner - Fri. Feb. 16
The next Sundowner will be held Fri, Feb. 16 at The Mall and will be hosted by Borrego Physical Therapy. Izon Eden will be present to provide entertainment and raffle prizes will be on offer.... — Updated 2/16/2017
Road Runner Rummage
The Road Runner Garage Sale proved a little quiet despite some great offers on show. Residents made use of the opportunity to enjoy the weather and relax as shoppers stopped by on golf buggies.... — Updated 2/14/2017
Rollover in Borrego
Someones driving was a little less then straight as an arrow Fri. Feb. 10. as Broken Arrow Road proved a tricky obstacle. More information to follow.... — Updated 2/11/2017
Hawk Positive for Zika
A dead red-tailed hawk found in Valley Center has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first detection of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease in 2017 in San Diego County. San Diego County environmental health officials immediately reminded people they should protect... — Updated 2/9/2017
Pottery Program Tomorrow
February 9th Pottery Program Coordinator and Instructor for BAI, Ginger Dunlap-Dietz, will present a program on mosaic tiles and how they will landscape Borrego Springs in the future. She will discuss BAI plans for the Pottery Program relocating to the west of the current... — Updated 2/9/2017
Toys for Kids Program A Great Success
This years 'Toys For Kids Program' sponsored by the Rotary Club saw a massive donation of presents coming in to be sorted and distributed. With the help of the Borrego Springs Fire Department, Coldwell Banker Borrego, and the... — Updated 1/11/2017
Garcia to Chair New Committee
Speaker Anthony Rendon has announced that Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia has been appointed to Chair the California State Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife. This committee oversees numerous significant issues that... — Updated 1/11/2017
Happy New Year
It's time to welcome in 2017 and many of the resorts are all having celebrations. Thank you to everyone who has supported the paper over the last year. Everyone at the Borrego Sun would like to wish you all health, happiness and... — Updated 1/11/2017
SDG&E - Community Choice Decision Postponed
San Diego Gas & Electric's plan to lobby on the alternative energy program called community choice aggregation has been suspended. Under state law, the utility is prohibited from lobbying or marketing on community choice unless it forms an independent district that's funded by... — Updated 1/6/2017
Borrego Water in the News
Local resident Ray Shindler, has spoken out about Borrego's water issues. To read the full story, see - la.curbed.com/2016/11/3/13483388/california-desert-drought-borrego-springs Also see Shindlers letter to the editor online and in the next issue of the Borrego... — Updated 1/3/2017
SDG&E Warn Customers, Latest Scam
SDG&E have issued a warning about a national scam that continues to target the company’s customers. Known as the “Pay-by-Phone” scam, criminals typically threaten immediate power shut-offs to scare customers to make an immediate payment. The scammers then instruct customers to pu... — Updated 1/3/2017
Another Swarm of Quakes hits Salton Sea
Dozens of small earthquakes rattled Brawley -- the largest measuring magnitude 3.7. No injuries or damage were reported Sunday following what seismologists call a “swarm” of quakes. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquakes -- most around magnitude 3.0 -- began Sat... — Updated 1/3/2017
Taste of Borrego
The popular annual event has been confirmed for Sun. Jan 29 with a host of restaurants participating.... — Updated 12/31/2016
Sundowner - Big Horn Bar and Grill
Big Horn Bar and Grill were welcomed in to the Sundowner fold last night (Fri. Dec. 30) with many residents coming out to support the event. It was a big hit for new manager Matt Hildebrandt and his team and we are looking forward... — Updated 12/31/2016
Wet end to the Year
Rain has been steadily falling across the desert. It looks as though the wet weather will continue until Monday bringing us much needed water for 2017.... — Updated 12/31/2016
Flu Shot Reminder from County Health
For the past two months, the number of local lab-confirmed flu cases has been steadily increasing week to week, according to a report released today by the County Health and Human Services Agency. The week ending Oct. 22, 2016, seven influenza cases were reported in San Diego... — Updated 12/29/2016
Sundowner - Tomorrow - Dec. 30
The last Sundowner had to be re-scheduled due to heavy winds, but fear not as the time has come to put on your dancing shoes and keep your fingers crossed for those raffle numbers. See attached flyer for all the details and make... — Updated 12/29/2016
By Heavenly Pennies
The Borrego Springs High School’s Interact club is at it once again. Following on from last years success with “Pennies From Heaven” the club decided to repeat the idea to help another cause. This year the proceeds will be given to an orphanage located in Liberia. Monies raise... — Updated 12/28/2016
2017 Welcomes New Traffic Laws
As we get ready to welcome in 2017, we also get the opportunity to make room for a few new laws or changes to current laws, which are aimed at making our roads a safer place. Cell phones have to be mounted when in use rather than... — Updated 12/28/2016
Supervisor John Benoit Dies
Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit died Mon, Dec. 27, at his home in Bermuda Dunes, according to his office. Benoit, 64, died following a weeks long battle with pancreatic cancer, according to Michelle DeArmond, his chief of staff, with his wife and daughter at his side.... — Updated 12/28/2016
Weather Across Borrego
This holiday season has seen an deluge of rain fall across the valley. Although it may have dampened the festivities, it is looking like Spring will see a mass of wild flowers and re-birth in the area. Approximately two inches of rain has been recorded with sporadic power outages... — Updated 12/28/2016
