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Beautiful Skies Over Borrego
No filter required when the skies above Borrego Springs are willing to provide such a spectacular light show. Photos submitted by Gray "The Red Baron" Brandt.... — Updated 11/30/2017
Border Patrol – Meth Found In Gas Tank
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents at the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine Friday morning Nov. 24. The incident occurred at around 11:40 a.m. when a 66-year-old man in a 2003 Chevy Silverado approached the checkpoint. Before reaching... — Updated 11/28/2017
Planned Power Outage Nov. 28
The San Diego Gas & Electric Company has scheduled a planned power outage Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m. until about 1:30 p.m. The communities affected are Borrego Springs, Shelter Valley and Canebrake. SDG&E will be doing a pole replacement, and 171 units will be affected. A letter... — Updated 11/27/2017
Wind Advisory For Borrego Springs
The National Weather Service San Diego has issued an urgent weather message of strong and gusty winds in the mountains and deserts into the afternoon Monday Nov. 27. The wind advisory remains in effect until 4:00 p.m. The areas affected are – San Bernardino County Mountains, R... — Updated 11/27/2017
Border Patrol – 17-Year-Old Busted For Meth
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a 17-year-old girl Wednesday Nov. 15, after discovering she had methamphetamine taped to her body. At around 1:15 p.m., a Ford Focus approached the checkpoint. A Border Patrol canine alerted... — Updated 11/17/2017
The Journey of the Anza-Borrego Desert Region Guidebook
Wilderness Press has just released a new 6th edition of the area guidebook entitled Anza-Borrego Desert Region: Your Complete Guide to the State Park and Adjacent Areas of the Western Colorado Desert. The first edition of this guid... — Updated 11/16/2017
Thanksgiving Plans
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and many have plans in full fledged force. From decorations to different dishes that leave you wobbling for a bit, it will be a holiday well spent. But how will you be spending it? Are you having a fancy full-course meal, or are you going... — Updated 11/16/2017
Driver Severely Injured In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash
One person was severely injured after a single-vehicle rollover crash Tuesday Nov. 14. The incident was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Borrego Salton Seaway, a rural, winding portion of San Diego County’s S-22 between Borrego Springs and Salton City, California Highway P... — Updated 11/15/2017
Nov. 15 Planned Outage Rescheduled
The planned outage scheduled for Wednesday Nov. 15 by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company has been rescheduled to Saturday Dec. 2 from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. The outage was set to affect the Borrego Sun, Christmas Circle, and Wells Fargo.... — Updated 11/14/2017
Little Brown Bugs Are Swarming
Little brown bugs are continuously found crawling over cars, pools, and other surfaces. Residents from Borrego Springs have seen these bugs on their cars, and are wondering, "where are they coming from?" Numerous reports say the bugs are believed to have come from the Salton Sea,... — Updated 11/13/2017
Croquet, Anyone
With the cool breeze blowing across Christmas Circle, many have brought out their croquet sets, and are having a competition or two. Friends are sharing laughs, and edgy competitive spirits, while enjoying a nice game. Head on out to circle and have a fun time! Others are also... — Updated 11/10/2017
Fellow Parishioner Trish Jones Passes Away
Trish Jones, fellow parishioner, passed away in Texas this week. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Parish Administrator Trent C. Hoskins-Kleinkopf received the news in an email this week. Letters may be addressed to her daughter Kelly Prichard-Judge at 517 Bridlewood Lane,... — Updated 11/10/2017
No Farmers Market Till After Thanksgiving
The farmers market at Christmas Circle, originally scheduled to open earlier this month, has been changed to after Thanksgiving, according to the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. An email was sent out Thursday Nov. 9, informing the community of the change. The date is still... — Updated 11/10/2017
October Students of The Month
Middle School 6th – Miriam Hernandez 7th – Jimena Ochoa 8th – Cesar Ochoa High School Freshman – Laurynn Strate Sophomore – Angelica Garcia Junior – Fernando Alcaraz Senior – Lisa Salcido The October Students of The Month will go to lunch with principal Katherine Girvin, as a... — Updated 11/10/2017
Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Homes Near Salton Sea Beach
Three homes were destroyed in a four-alarm fire, leaving several people without a home. Multiple fire crews responded to the 3400 Block of Thermal Avenue Tuesday Nov. 7 near the Salton Sea Beach at around 6:30 a.m. Two additional structures were exposed to the fire and damaged,... — Updated 11/8/2017
Fire In Salton Sea Beach Chars Three Trailers
Firefighters battled a fire that destroyed three trailers Tuesday Nov. 7 in Salton Sea Beach. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., units responded to a fire at Judy Avenue, north of Highway 86. 45 firefighters were on scene, as the fire destroyed the three trailers, luckily, two were... — Updated 11/8/2017
Borrego Days 2017 Lessons Learned Meeting
Monday Nov. 13, there will be a Borrego Days 2017 Lessons Learned Meeting. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, and all are welcome. Please bring all pro and con input, as well as own observations and recommendations. For more information or if you have... — Updated 11/8/2017
Borrego Springs Library Gives Thanks
The Borrego Springs Library would like to thank the Mall shop owners, local businesses, and volunteers who participated and donated to the hugely successful Halloween bash at The Mall. We had hundreds of people turn out for this special event that included face painting, a cake... — Updated 11/7/2017
Motorcyle Crash Sparks Fire Near Warner Springs
A traffic collision sparked a fire in Warner Springs, which closed state Route 79, Nov. 5. Units responded to the incident just a little after 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Fink Road and Route 79, after a truck had collided with a motorcycle, according to Cal Fire San Diego... — Updated 11/7/2017
Co-Ed Softball Sign Ups
Adult co-ed softball is coming to Borrego Springs thanks to resident Ryan Schwartz. Sign-ups will be held until Oct. 10 and participants have to be 18 years or older. No experience is needed. Games are scheduled to be every Sunday and practice's will be determined by each team.... — Updated 10/31/2017
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Donates $100K Toward Salton Sea Monitoring
The Desert Sun has provided an update on funds being given toward monitoring pollution at the Salton Sea. A nonprofit group’s efforts to monitor windblown dust around the Salton Sea is getting a boost from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which is providing a $100,000 grant to s... — Updated 10/26/2017
The Fall Festival - Julian
Go and enjoy a fun day at Fort Cross during Julian's famous apple season with this special seasonal event, fun for kids and adults. Feel free to bring a blanket and lunch, while relaxing under the autumn blue sky overlooking Volcan mountain in the distance. Admission is free and i... — Updated 10/16/2017
First Day of Fall
Goodbye hot summer triple-digit weather, and hello cool breezy fall months. With the autumn equinox, longer nights have arrived, and colder weather. It was a grueling summer in Borrego Springs, as the temperatures reached a... — Updated 10/10/2017
Borrego Spring Film Festival Ranks in Top 100
The Borrego Springs Film Festival has ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway for the month of August. According to reviews from real FilmFreeway users, the Borrego Springs Film Festival ranks in the... — Updated 10/3/2017
2017 Autumn Equinox
The 2017 autumn equinox is here, marking the end of the summer season, as well as the first day of fall for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. Cold weather and longer nights are here. The equinox signals the official change of season, which occurs Friday Sept. 22 at 4:02... — Updated 10/3/2017
