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Service for Ranger Steve Bier
The Celebration of Life for Ranger Steve Bier held May 1, saw many locals and out of town visitors turn up to show their respects. A cavalcade of cars began from Rams Hill to Borrego Springs High School. Emergency service crews... — Updated 5/4/2017
Pick-up Truck causes Power Loss
Santa Ysabel residets were among nearly 1,560 San Diego Gas & Electric customers left without power Tuesday, May 2 following a ftraffic accident on West Old Julian Highway, just west of Third Street, according to reports. A pickup truck being driven by hit a power pole being... — Updated 5/4/2017
Border Patrol finds $18K cash and drugs
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station arrested a man suspected of smuggling narcotics and bulk cash Tuesday night. The incident occurred at approximately 8.00 p.m., when a silver 2003 Honda Accord coupe was traveling in the eastbound lanes of... — Updated 5/4/2017
Celebration of Life - Steve Bier
Following the tragic loss of Anza-Borrego Ranger and local resident, Steve Bier, a Celebration of Life will be held Monday May 1. A law enforcement honor procession will start at Rams Hill at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 1. The procession will make its way to the Borrego Springs High... — Updated 5/2/2017
WATER BOARD AWARDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
At its April 26 meeting, the Board of Directors of Borrego Water District (BWD) awarded the contract for construction of the new “900 Tank” water storage facility to Superior Tank Co., Inc. of Rancho Cucamonga, California. This $500,000 project in the Rams Hill area will rep... — Updated 5/2/2017
West Nile Virus - Mosquitoes Test Positive
Local vector control officials collected mosquitoes in Thousand Palms which have tested positive for West Nile virus. Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District officials announced Monday May, 1 that the positive test result came from a sample of about 30 mosquitoes... — Updated 5/2/2017
Badwater Breaks Record
Pete Kostelnick, 39, and a distance runner from Iowa, broke the course record for AdventureCorps Badwater Salton Sea. Kostelnick ran it alongside Jon Kuehler, and the two crossed the finish line in 14 hours, 4 minutes, and 20... — Updated 5/2/2017
Community Parks Maintenance
County Parks has developed a maintenance plan for the new community park, with a live-on volunteer host who can oversee trash removal and other routine park maintenance duties. Utilities (water and electricity) will be paid for by the County, according to Jessica Geiszler,... — Updated 5/1/2017
Santa Ysabel - Deputy injured, Offender Arrested
Patrick Delane Clay, 29 and the subject of several arrest warrants is back behind bars following a pursuit through a wooded area on the Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation. A Sheriff's deputy was injured in a SUV crash during the chase which also involved a sheriff's department... — Updated 5/1/2017
Mayans MC - Filming at Salton Sea
A spinoff series taking place in the same universe as "Sons of Anarchy" dealing with the Reaper's rivals turned allies, the Mayans Motorcycle Club has just started filming at the Salton Sea. Executive producer Kurt Sutter's official YouTube page features none other than Emilio... — Updated 5/1/2017
Powering ahead with Amazon
What do you do when you're about to turn 40? It's a milestone event and one that most people slip in to as quietly as possible. For some, you get to 39 and are still asking yourself what you want to be when you grow up. For Jenna... — Updated 4/29/2017
Library Completion Confirmed
Although no specific date has been announced, it has been confirmed that the new library will be completed in Senator Horns term and building will be finished before the end of 2018.... — Updated 4/29/2017
Highway Workers Memorial Day
Caltrans and the CHP will be paying tribute to the highway workers who have died in the line of duty, during the annual Imperial County Caltrans Highway Workers Memorial Day ceremony, Tuesday, May 2. A memorial display of 187 orange safety cones with the names of each of the Caltr... — Updated 4/28/2017
Flowers of Borrego
The initial surge of people to the town that was seen on the first weekend, was not re-created for the second weekend. A huge surge in visitors but the traffic jams were less and traffic kept moving. Porta poties were brought in,... — Updated 4/7/2017
Horseback Riding Back at Warner Springs Ranch Resort
Warner Springs Ranch Resort (WSRR), the iconic San Diego County destination, has brought back horseback riding to its amenities available to the public. The resort has partnered with Warner Valley Stables to provide guided rides... — Updated 4/7/2017
Construction on HW79 - Expect Delays
Traffic is being held up for 30 mins due to road work sanctioned by state on HW79. Controlled burn causing smoke to be seen from highway.... — Updated 4/6/2017
PAY PROPERTY TAXES BEFORE DEADLINE AND AVOID PENALTIES
There’s more than one important Tax Day in April. The second installment of the 2016-2017 secured property taxes is due on April 10, San Diego Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded taxpayers today. On April 10, the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s (TTC) five branch locations wi... — Updated 3/30/2017
Last Call for Clay Workshop
Last call: Registration for Leslie's workshop closes on April 3. The minimum number of participants to make the class happen is 4. Learn with a terrific teacher and artist. Discover what you can do with clay. See Leslie's most recent work in the Clay and Glass show opening at... — Updated 3/30/2017
New Birding Map Available Online
Audubon California have created a new online map for birding around the Salton Sea. With so many different types passing through the area, this new tool may help you to find the best spots. With more than 400 species, including a... — Updated 3/29/2017
Gringo's Up and Running
Gringo's gas station is open and the pumps are proving popular. Soon to come will be an onsite food mart as well.... — Updated 3/29/2017
Deep pockets fill big boots
The Borrego Springs Fire Protection District would like to express its deep appreciation to all residents and visitors who helped fill the boots for the Burn Foundation. The money raised will support the excellent programs the Burn Foundation pro- vides such as Camp Beyond the... — Updated 3/27/2017
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Cause for Concern
With ninety-four percent of students at Borrego Springs High School receiving free school meals, they have been classified as growing up in ‘at risk’ situations. Students and their families, face the day-to- day reality of liv... — Updated 3/27/2017
Border Patrol - 46 Pounds Of Meth Found Hidden In Car
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a man suspected of smuggling narcotics Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m., when a 36-year- old man approached the checkpoint in a green 1999 Ford Explorer. Prior to... — Updated 3/27/2017
Warner Springs Fire Fraud
David W. Bergquist, 43, from Menifee, was arrested Monday by Cal Fire San Diego Unit law enforcement officers and was subsequently booked into jail on suspicion of arson of property and insurance fraud, according to Cal Fire Capt. Isaac Sanchez. Bergquist is suspected of... — Updated 3/27/2017
