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Summer Solstice Starts Today
The official start to summer has seen record temperatures throughout the area and cyclists racing through the streets bringing in additional info. The Chamber of Commerce hasn't slowed down with their efforts as 'Summer Socials'... — Updated 6/30/2022
Odor Advisory
An SCAQMD monitoring station immediately downwind of the Salton Sea detected hydrogen sulfide concentrations at 62 parts per billion Tuesday morning, more than double the state standard of 30 parts per billion. Concentrations of 42 parts per billion were also detected at a... — Updated 6/30/2017
Salton Sea Bill Package Moves Forward
Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) ushered a Salton Sea bill package out of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife, Tuesday, in an effort to keep State promises on funding sea mitigation. These measures authored by Senator Ben Hueso (D-Chula Vista) and Chairman... — Updated 6/29/2017
CANCELLED - Julian Apple Pie Grand Prix
Julian Apple Pie Grand Prix. Which was scheduled to take place on July 29, 2017 in Julian has been cancelled.... — Updated 6/28/2017
County Offices Closed for July 4
County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, with the exception of essential services including law enforcement and emergency animal services.... — Updated 6/28/2017
RAAM Update
Team Bergen- Hill won the RAAM two man team (18-49) event in seven days five hours, 28 mins. The team consists of John Bergen and Derek Hill (who also happens to be a cop in Kirkland), and are both from Washington State.They were trying to be the first American team to complete... — Updated 6/28/2017
RAAM takes on the luck of the Irish
In 115f and no sign of a cool breeze, cyclists made their way through Borrego Springs and off towards Phoenix, to compete in the 2017 RAAM 'Race Across America'. One pair of experienced riders are Irish duo Graham Macken and... — Updated 6/28/2017
Planned Power Outage for Julian
A planned power outage is scheduled starting at 9:00 p.m. on Monday night, June 26 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, June 27 in the Shelter Valley area on the outskirts of Julian, majority of the customers are in the eastern Julian area surrounding Banner Grade, SDG&E has... — Updated 6/25/2017
Luck of the Irish
For many residents, the RAAM racers speeding through town are a distant memory, for the competitors, the grueling race continues. For one team, there is more then winning at stake, their aiming for a place in the history books as... — Updated 6/24/2017
E.coli Threat for Schools
Five years ago, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation making California the first state in the nation to declare access to clean safe drinking water a fundamental human right. But NBC 7 Investigates' months-long investigation has found that is a broken promise to more than... — Updated 6/24/2017
Salton Sea in the Movies
T.V shows, movies and commercials, whether low budget or blockbuster, the Salton Sea remains a firm favorite with writers and directors. The latest offering is by Ana Lily Amirpour, classed as one of the most exciting young directors working in cinema today. Her first feature,... — Updated 6/24/2017
The Salton Sea Authority Launches New Website
According to the Salton Sea Authority's recent press release, The Salton Sea Authority has a new and improved website, http://saltonseaauthority.org/, and it is now live. Following a competitive RFP Process, the Salton Sea Authority selected a local Riverside web development compa... — Updated 6/24/2017
Conservation Groups Demand Voice in Salton Sea Talks
Audubon California has joined forces with Defenders of Wildlife and Sierra Club to ensure that public health, environmental issues, and economic well-being are being considered in key talks on the Salton Sea. The conservation organizations requested that they be included in talks... — Updated 6/24/2017
Publishers Plane Closes Palomar Airport
Borrego Sun Publisher Patrick Meehan, inadvertently created headlines following a crash landing. Although Meehan was not on board at the time, the accident closed Palomar airport for approximately five hours whilst emergency crew... — Updated 6/24/2017
Hot Dogs and Heat Stroke
As the temperatures have gained strength over the last few weeks, it isn't just people feeling the effects. Pets have to face the possibility of burnt paws on road surfaces as well as the possibility of heat stroke. Most residents have dealt with the summer sun and their pets... — Updated 6/22/2017
Community Invited to Discuss Plans
A series of workshops on the 10-year Salton Sea management plan are taking place in Imperial and Riverside counties. The workshops will give community members an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the plan which lays out a timeline for building habitat on... — Updated 6/22/2017
Record Temps Continue
The elementary school recorded temperatures of 124.7F Wednesday, June 21, Highest temperature reading was two degrees above the previous high of 122 degrees, which was recorded in Borrego Springs on June 20, 2016. That reading had tied the previous record high for the county, a... — Updated 6/22/2017
"Upzoning' for Borrego Springs?
The County of San Diego is in the process of considering 'upzoning' within the District’s service area that could include another 500+ new EDU’s. Borrego Water District are currently looking into the legalities and ramifications of the 'upzoning' and for the District to consider t... — Updated 6/20/2017
Santiago Estates Feeling the Pinch
Borrego Water District staff have contacted Bob Moore and the Borrego Springs Resort (BSR) to determine if they would be willing to pay the current remaining assessment paid by Santiago Estates for the Club Circle Golf Course of around $700/mo. Bob Moore has already decreased his... — Updated 6/20/2017
Borrego Water District - Committee Changes
Two openings have been created on the nine member Borrego Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee, one for the California State Parks (Parks) and one for the Borrego Water District (BWD). The opening for the Parks position is created by the retirement of Kathy... — Updated 6/20/2017
Bank on Julian
Following a two year wait, Julian is back to being the proud owner of a bank on its streets. Located in the D.G. Mc Kinney building at 2015 Main St. Ste.8. The Community Valley Bank which began in Imperial Valley with branches in El Centro and Brawley in 2008 with a branch... — Updated 6/20/2017
Border Patrol Discovers Narcotics in Vehicle's Gas Tank
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. after a... — Updated 6/20/2017
Flex Alert Issued Across California
Strain on the counties power grids are expected as the week's hot temperatures are to drive up people's use of air conditioners. The California Independent System Operation Corporation (ISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert on... — Updated 6/20/2017
Energy Saving Through the Summer
As San Diego faces a summer heat wave, Energy Upgrade California are urging consumers to be critically aware of their energy consumption. With temperatures soaring 15 degrees above average, Californians are blasting the air conditioning to stay cool, consuming extra energy and... — Updated 6/19/2017
Extreme Heat Warning
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory in effect today through 9pm Wednesday, June 21 for San Diego County Deserts. A Heat Advisory has been issued for San Diego County Mountains from 11am Saturday (June 17) until 9pm Wednesday (June... — Updated 6/17/2017
