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Team Calgary Rides On
De Anza Has Big Plans, Changes to Come Forth Linda and Tom Heathcott want to revitalize the de Anza Country Club and make it more accessible to the local community as well as de Anza residents. A representative told the Sun the Heathcott’s want to reach out to Borrego and have t... — Updated 4/26/2018
3.9-magnitude Earthquake Rattles Borrego
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake rattled Borrego Springs Wednesday April 25, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor hit at 6:36 p.m., 9 miles north-northeast of Borrego Springs. There are no reports of structural damages or injuries. This is the second earthquake to shake... — Updated 4/25/2018
THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO ROUND AND ROUND….
There’s something hopeful and endearing to see the big yellow school bus rumbling along a lonesome desert highway carrying smiling children to their oases of learning, their schools. In our rural and sprawling district (covering at least 200 sq. miles) there would be no school w... — Updated 4/25/2018
3.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Coachella Valley
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 struck the Coachella Valley-Palm Springs area April 22, according to the USGS. Shaking was felt in parts of Riverside County and south to the Salton Sea area. The quake struck at 5:46 p.m., as the Coachella music festival weekend... — Updated 4/23/2018
Emergency Landing in Salton City
Early Wednesday morning, Salton City fire crews responded to a call about an air craft going down, east of Highway 86. The single-engine plane, a Pulsar 3, went down due to engine failure, as the single passenger received only minor injuries. According to Salton City Fire Chief... — Updated 4/20/2018
Border Patrol – 22 Bundles of Meth Seized
El Centro Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a woman suspected for smuggling methamphetamine April 13. The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m., when a woman approached the checkpoint in a blue Ford Mustang. A Border Patrol canine alerted the... — Updated 4/20/2018
Soroptimist of Borrego Springs Meet and Greet
The continuous empowerment of women is so important. Support and a little help goes a long way and that is what the women of the Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs does. Over 20 women attended the Soroptimist meet and... — Updated 4/4/2018
BSHS Holds 17-Minute Recess On National Walkout Day
Students from all over the United States – from middle school to college – are walking out of their schools today, as a part of National Walkout Day, to call on Congress to pass stricter/ tighter federal gun laws. They demand actio... — Updated 3/23/2018
Water Plan Forum
There was a record 122 Borregans gathered for a public Water District meeting held at UCI-Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center March 1. Following a well-advertised get-out-the-word campaign in Spanish and English by community leaders in advance of the meeting, folks... — Updated 3/20/2018
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all from the Borrego Sun. May your day be as lucky as leprechauns finding gold! However, be sure to stay safe during this fun filled Saturday!... — Updated 3/20/2018
Borrego Rejects Rudyville... AGAIN
By J. David Garmon, MD President, Tubb Canyon Desert Conservancy In a unanimous, 7 – 0, vote the Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group rejected Rudyville's Property Specific Request (PSR) to increase its zoning density from o... — Updated 3/17/2018
BSFPD Has New Bauer SCBA
Borrego Springs Fire Protection District took delivery of a new Bauer SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) refill station. The unit is used to refill the breathing air bottles used by firefighters when entering burning structures. It is made by Bauer Compressors, can reach a... — Updated 3/16/2018
Sun Endorses Jim Desmond For District 5 Supervisor
Of the potential candidates for San Diego County's non-partisan seat for 5th District Supervisor in California's June primary to replace term-limited Bill Horn, Democrat challenger Esther Sanchez has dropped out, leaving only two... — Updated 3/14/2018
Daylight Saving Time, Spring Forward
Spring forward!Don't forget to move your clocks ahead Sunday March 11! Daylight saving time begins Sunday March 11 at 2 a.m., and yes, we are losing an hour of sleep. However, the4 bright side is the hour of sunlight at the end of... — Updated 3/13/2018
Border Patrol – Grocery Bag Full of Meth
El Centro Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a man and two women suspected for smuggling methamphetamine and heroin Tuesday March 13. The incident occurred when the trio approached the checkpoint in a silver Dodge Journey. Agents referred the... — Updated 3/13/2018
3.4 Earthquake in Ocotillo Wells
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook the Salton Sea region early Sunday morning. The quake hit a little after 5:30 a.m., about 8.5 miles southwest of Salton City. with a depth of about 6 miles, according to the United States Geological Survey. There have been no reports of injuries... — Updated 3/12/2018
American Legion Post 853 Needs Your Help
Dear Members and Friends, The American Legion Post 853 is requesting your financial support for a very beneficial project. As you know, The American Legion Post 853 will be 20 years old in 2018. During our 20 years at this site, the property has been progressively improved. Improv... — Updated 3/9/2018
Wildflower Bloom Limited This Spring
California State Parks announced that this year's wildflower bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Anza-Borrego) is expected to be limited. This year's winter storms have brought less than an inch of rainfall compared to last... — Updated 3/9/2018
By ABDNHA Desert Energy Project
If there are Borregans who doubt the possibility of members of non-profit organizations, government agencies, and the private sector all working together in harmonious synchronization towards a common public goal, they should have attended the kick-off meeting of our Desert... — Updated 3/9/2018
BVEF Grants $26K to Reduce Food Insecurity in Borrego Springs
The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (The Fund) granted $20,319, so that the San Diego Hunger Coalition could subcontract with Borrego Health Clinic to enroll their Medi-Cal patients in CalFresh. The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... — Updated 3/8/2018
Blankets of Snow in Julian, Warner
Stay safe out there! Although the snow may not reach Borrego Springs, it is making a heavy presence in the Julian and Warner Springs out there. When traveling through or to those areas, be cautious and aware. Be sure to have... — Updated 3/7/2018
Letter from BSUSD Principal Katherine Girvin
Borrego Springs High School principal Katherine Girvin sent out this letter to parents, following an incident that occurred March 1. "Dear Borrego Springs Unified School District Parents: In light of the recent school tragedy in Florida, concerned parents and community members... — Updated 3/7/2018
Snow Day in Julian, Warner Springs
The following school districts were closed today due to the inclement weather: Mountain Empire Unified School District, Warner Unified School District, Spencer Valley School District, Julian Union School District and Julian Union High School District. A blanket of snow has taken... — Updated 3/3/2018
Winter in Borrego Springs
It looked a lot like winter in Borrego Springs last week! The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was covered in white, and it was just beautiful. Here are some photos, courtesy of the Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center, by Sicco... — Updated 3/3/2018
Wild Mice Test Positive for Hantavirus
County Vector Control officials are reminding people to avoid rodents in the wild and to never sweep up or vacuum up rodent infestations if they find them in their homes, after more wild mice have tested positive for hantavirus. Vector Control officials said five Western harvest... — Updated 3/3/2018
