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Camels in Borrego
It surely was a whole new world last weekend, as friendly visitors took a stroll around the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, right here in Borrego Springs. No, it wasn't your typical magic carpet ride, but a duo of camels, Camelot... — Updated 4/4/2018
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
Saddling Up and Foaling Around The Desert
For the first time, our friendly 'neigh'-bors at the Borrego Valley Ranch were hosts to a riding-driving club March 17 and 18. David Farley and Sylvia Caldwell, owners of the BVR since 2012, hosted the club to stage at their 36... — Updated 4/4/2018
Community Room In New Library Will Expand Opportunities
When the new library is completed the end of this year, the most significant draw--aside from books and computers--may very well be the Community Room, which at 2,200 square feet will be larger than many Borregans’ homes and have the capacity to seat 200 people. The Community R... — Updated 3/27/2018
Community Valley Bank Buys Umpqua Borrego Springs
Community Valley Bank (“CVB”), a wholly owned subsidiary bank of CMUV Bancorp (OTC Pink: CMUV) (the “Company”), announced the signing of a purchase and assumption agreement to acquire a branch location from Roseburg, Oregon based Umpqua Bank (“Umpqua”). The branch location in... — Updated 3/27/2018
The 2018 Bombay Beach Biennale
The Bombay Beach Biennale took place at the shores of the Salton Sea. This renegade gathering was a celebration of and for the locals and artists who are transforming Bombay Beach into a newly relevant year-round cultural destination. The Biennale is an exuberant celebration of... — Updated 3/27/2018
FIND Food Bank Helps Students, Seniors
Student leaders at Sea View Elementary School in Salton City hand out food to their peers for a monthly farmers market with FIND Food Bank. Students, regardless of need, are lined up and pick out nutritious food to take home with them at no cost to their families. 80% of children... — Updated 3/27/2018
Sergeant Carlos Medina Retires
Sergeant Carlos Medina, Borrego Springs resident and former Borrego deputy will retire March 29, after a 31-year career with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Medina has been assigned to the Julian Substation since 2013, where he supervises the mountain community d... — Updated 3/23/2018
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
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
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
Need To Know - California 'Real-ID' Driver's Licenses
The California Department of Motor Vehicles begun accepting applications for "Real ID" driver's licenses and state identification cards. These are licenses and IDs that will be required to board a domestic flight, enter federal buildings and visit military installations starting... — Updated 2/27/2018
BASIC Receives Grant From BIGHORN Cares
BASIC (Basic Assistance for Students in the Community) has been awarded a grant of $7,000 by BIGHORN Cares, the charity of the BIGHORN Golf Club in Palm Desert. The grant will fund bus transportation for the students of the 2018 Reading Academy, which begins July 19 at the UCI... — Updated 2/21/2018
Super Blue Blood Moon
The Jan. 31 full moon is special for three reasons: it's the third in a series of "supermoons," when the Moon is closer to Earth in its orbit -- known as perigee -- and about 14 percent brighter than usual. It's also the second... — Updated 2/14/2018
Taste of Borrego
The Taste of Borrego was yet another successful event in Borrego Springs! Judge's Choice: First Place - The Arches Second Place - Rams Hill Third Place - La Casa Del Zorro People's Choice: La Casa Del Zorro Full article on the... — Updated 2/12/2018
Crash Off Montezuma – Update
Five people were involved in a single-vehicle crash while driving down the Montezuma Valley Grade. Their sedan went through a brick wall at the lookout, then rolled down the bank before coming to a halt Feb. 1 The accident occurred approximately 8:30 p.m. near mile marker 12.5.... — Updated 2/6/2018
Public Presentation on Air Quality at UCI Research Center
By J. David Garmon, M.D. Trustee, Borrego Valley Endowment Fund All interested community members are invited to attend a free public presentation on air quality in the Borrego Valley at the UCI Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Re... — Updated 2/6/2018
Volunteers Needed at Borrego Elementary
Fellow Borregans! Borrego Springs Elementary needs your help! The class sizes in first, second and third grades are quite large this year and the teachers have their hands full. Overcrowding makes it difficult for teachers to attend to all level of learners. I volunteered for six... — Updated 2/2/2018
Breaking: Car Goes Over Grade
At around 8:40 p.m., units were called to Montezuma Valley Grade near mile marker 12.5, after it was reported a vehicle had driven through a stone wall. The vehicle was not visible from the road, and other vehicles stopped to call 911, and redirect other cars. Fire crews,... — Updated 2/2/2018
Prayers for JoAnn Maiter
In a message sent out by Chamber of Commerce executive director Linda Haddock, JoAnn Maiter is being airlifted to Palomar for signs and symptoms of stroke with her left side affected. Please send your prayers.... — Updated 2/2/2018
High Ozone Pollution in Borrego, Warner Springs
Areas of Alpine, Borrego Springs and Warner Springs have the highest levels of ozone pollution in San Diego County, according to state data that indicates the level of air pollution in a given neighborhood. Ozone is the main ingredient of smog, which makes it among the most... — Updated 2/2/2018
Valentine's Day at La Casa Del Zorro
Celebrate a romantic night for a valentine's dinner at La Casa Del Zorro from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Butterfield Room. Dinner includes appetizer, salad, choice of entree and desert. To make a reservation, call... — Updated 2/2/2018
Rare Cosmic Show by Super Blue Blood Moon
Skywatchers were delighted with a rare alignment visible from the United States for the first time in 150 years of a super blue blood moon. Early Wednesday, the blue moon synced up with a supermoon and total lunar eclipse for the first time in 35 years, and many had the chance to... — Updated 2/2/2018
