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Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Area
A flash flood warning has been issued for Borrego Springs and mountain areas. Rain has already begun to fall across the valley, as dark clouds are gathering over Indian Head. Winds are coming in NWN at an average top speed of nine... — Updated 8/31/2017
Pedestrian Killed by Hit and Run
CHP closed the right lane of the Highway 86 Expressway after a pedestrian was hit twice by separate vehicles. Brandon Cooper, 30, from Thousand Palms, was walking northbound on the Highway 86 Expressway, when he was hit by a car... — Updated 8/22/2017
Salton City Could Face More Hot Days
The rain and thunderstorm were just a tease on Thursday for Salton City, as the humidity and heat continue on its normal track. It is predicted that Salton City could deal with heat over 95 degrees for 203 days out of the year due to climate change and carbon pollution, which are... — Updated 8/18/2017
SCAQMD Issues Odor Advisory Near Salton Sea
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory due to elevated hydrogen sulfide levels near the Salton Sea Monday Aug. 14, until midnight Tuesday Aug. 15. SCAQMD has issued an odor advisory for the Coachella Valley due to elevated levels of a gas that... — Updated 8/16/2017
Go Bananas
If you're looking for something a'peeling to do, why not head for Grapefruit Boulevard and the International Banana Museum. Located in North Shore by the infamous Salton Sea, you will find the world's largest collection devoted to any one fruit. With over 20,000 banana related... — Updated 8/14/2017
Warner Junior Senior High School Graduate Awarded $18K Scholarship
Ramona Food and Clothes Closet awarded recent high school graduate Ocean Laidlaw with the Jeff Funk Community Spirit Scholarship. Laidlaw, a Ranchita resident, is one of two students awarded for their community involvement this yea... — Updated 8/14/2017
Jess Martin Park Reopens Area For Dogs
An area of the Jess Martin Park on Highway 79 has reopened an off leash area for our lovable pets. The park reopened the section, originally the tee ball field, August 1, and will remain open until February 1 when the little league season starts. The area is open from sunrise to... — Updated 8/13/2017
West Shores Parks Improvements - Update
Hats off to the hard-working, hard-thinking, community-oriented Salton Community Services District Board and work crews. Recent weeks have seen the finalization of upgrades to the community park at Desert Shores; these upgrades include bringing the restrooms up to ADA-compliant... — Updated 8/11/2017
Bark Beetle Makes Way In Julian
The Bark Beetle has taken a serious toll on the native oak trees in the back country including parts of the mountains in and around Julian. This epidemic has been going on for years. The drought that occurred in the last several years has made matters worse, Oak trees bcoming... — Updated 8/10/2017
Salton Sea - Odor Advisory
This advisory is in effect today, Thursday, August 10, 2017, and will expire at midnight Friday. If conditions warrant, SCAQMD will update this information. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory today for the Coachella Valley due to elevated... — Updated 8/10/2017
Fatal Crash at Salton Sea
Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man along Highway 86 at Avenue 84 near the Salton Sea late Sunday night, according to a Riverside County/Cal Fire statement. The Riverside County Coroner’s office identified the man as Brandon Cooper, 30, of Thousand Palms. T... — Updated 8/10/2017
Has the Mystery been Solved?
It's widely believed that Cooper - whose real identity remains unknown died of exposure in the woods between Oregon and Washington. However, one investigator believes the real culprit is Vietnam veteran Robert Rackstraw who is living on a yacht named 'Poverty Sucks' in San Diego.... — Updated 8/10/2017
Chamber Honors Best of Julian
Julian Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding local businesses, individuals and organizations at its annual Julian Merchants Picnic and Awards Barbecue July 19 at Menghini Winery. The 2017 Merchant of the Year award went to Ryan and Gina Cross, owners of Julian Mining... — Updated 8/10/2017
Border Patrol - $111k Meth Bust
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 111 immigration checkpoint arrested a woman suspected of smuggling methamphetamine Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. when a 31-year-old woman driving a 1999 GMC Yukon approached the... — Updated 8/10/2017
The End is Nigh?
With a total eclipse sweeping the country at the end of August, a conspiracy theorist claims it is a signal that Earth is coming to an end. David Meade, a Christian numerologist and author of the conspiracy book, 'Planet X - The... — Updated 8/10/2017
Salton Sea Dust Study
Below is an extract from an article in 'Medical Health News' discussing findings relating to the dust problems at the Salton Sea. Anyone who lives along the shore of the Salton Sea will tell you how the winds can rake across stretches of exposed lakebed and send dust floating... — Updated 8/8/2017
Total Eclipse Informational Presentation
Saturday, August 5, there will be a presentation about the upcoming solar event. The presentation will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Julian Branch Library. Fred Delgado will explain the mechanics of the eclipse, where and how to safely view it and provide images of his past experiences... — Updated 8/7/2017
Niland faces CalPERS Pension Loss
The CalPERS Board of Administration voted in March to cut the pensions of close to 200 retirees from the East San Gabriel Valley Human Services Consortium, a Southern California job training program created by the cities of Azusa, Covina, West Covina and Glendora. The agency... — Updated 8/6/2017
GB Sciences, Inc. Agrees to Terms With the Los Coyotes Band and Cupeno Indians
GB Sciences, Inc. and the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians have come to an agreement to establish a cannabis operation on the tribe's lands near Warner Springs. This is the first time a publicly traded U.S. cannabis... — Updated 8/4/2017
COMMUNITY MEETING - NEW LIBRARY PROJECT
The public is invited to a community meeting Wednesday, August 23 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. to discuss plans for the new library in Borrego Springs. The meeting will be held at the Borrego Springs Library located at 587 Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 125, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004. C... — Updated 8/4/2017
After the Storm
The National Weather Service in San Diego issued a flash flood and thunderstorm warning for Borrego Springs and the mountain areas Thursday, which were in effect until 8:00 p.m. Before reaching Borrego Springs, the storm hit La... — Updated 8/4/2017
Construction for Outdoor Science Learning Center
The Borrego Springs Middle and High School is looking for help to construct an outdoor science learning center to be located next to the pup fish pond. Construction will begin 6:00 a.m. to noon Sunday Aug. 13, if there are enough materials and people to help. Claudia Goldberg is... — Updated 8/3/2017
Fundraiser For Meredith Pratt
The residents of Borrego Springs are coming together to help local Borregan Meredith Pratt. A fundraiser will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday Aug. 19 at the American Legion Post 853. There will be chicken for $10,... — Updated 8/3/2017
Borrego Springs Road Closure - UPDATE
Officer Tanner Obermeyer from Borrego Springs Sheriff office, closed down Hwy 78 at Yaqui Pass for approximately 25 minutes due to flooding earlier today. The road has now been re-opened and road crews are currently clearing away... — Updated 8/3/2017
Rain in Borrego
The skies are beginning to lighten and quieten down, after the sudden appearance of rain across the desert. Wind blew the trees and the smell of fresh sand across Christmas Circle as the skies let out a continues grumble of... — Updated 8/3/2017
