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Pets and the eclipse
Pets may need some extra attention during Monday's eclipse according to an animal behavior expert and the graduate coordinator for the Professional Science Master's Program in Zoo, Aquarium and Animal Shelter Management degree in... — Updated 8/31/2017
Borrego Springs Under Heat Watch
Borrego Springs is under excessive heat watch, effective till Sunday evening. The National Weather Service issued a warning at 1:32 p.m. Friday Aug. 25 for the Borrego Springs and Jacumb areas, calling the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity dangerous and could lead... — Updated 8/28/2017
Montezuma Fire
The Montezuma blaze began around noon in a field near Montezuma Valley Road at Mile Marker 6. Due to excessive heat throughout the valley, it quickly grew from 2 acres to 5, then jumped to 15 acres, as Cal Fire crews moved fast to attack it. Despite their quick response, the... — Updated 8/27/2017
Montezuma Fire 80% Contained
8 acres 80% contained. CalFire report that the crews should have full containment by the end of day. --------------- 15 acres no structure threat, fires burning in light and medium fuels. Additional resources are en route. ––––––––––– Crews are working a vegetation fire in th... — Updated 8/27/2017
Proposal Would Commit State To Slow Down Shrinking of Salton Sea
The Desert Sun has provided an update for what may be done to the Salton Sea in the next 10 years, if proposed deal follows through. Five months ago, California outlined a $383 million plan to control dust and build thousands of acres of wetlands around the shrinking Salton Sea.... — Updated 8/23/2017
Julian Apple Season Is Here - Volcan Valley Apple Farm Opens
The Volcan Valley Apple Farm, Julian's largest and best U-Pick apple orchard, is opening its gates for the 2017 U-Pick harvest season Friday Aug. 25, located at 1284 Julian Orchards Dr. They will be open Friday through Monday from... — Updated 8/21/2017
Salton Sea geothermal plant canceled
The Desert Sun have provided an update for the Geothermal stalemate currently being played out at the Salton Sea. It's been 14 years since California officials first approved the Black Rock power plant, which would have tapped a powerful geothermal reservoir along the shore of... — Updated 8/21/2017
Two Human West Nile Cases Confirmed
Two Riverside County residents have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first confirmed human cases in the 2017 season, county health officials said Friday. The residents, who were not identified, are a 53-year-old man and a 43-year-old man who both live in the western... — Updated 8/21/2017
By Tribute to Meredith Pratt
The Legion fundraiser for Meredith Pratt family. It was large. It was sad. It was a celebration of a wonderful gal's life. She had passed over to be with our Lord the night before. No more pain. Her brother in law Earl Pratt cooked the tri-tip. Her sister in law, (best friend,... — Updated 8/21/2017
NASA's Eclipse Solution
Anyone eager to catch a glimpse of today's historic total solar eclipse but hasn't bought special viewing glasses could make their own. Since it is too dangerous to look at the sun during an eclipse with the naked eye, eclipse... — Updated 8/21/2017
Julian Crews in Action
JCFPD units along with CAL-Fire responded to an early morning Traffic Collision on Banner Grade August 18. There were moderate injuries to the driver and they were transported to a local hospital.... — Updated 8/20/2017
Library Community Meeting
A meeting to update the community on the new library and park, will be held this Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., at the library.... — Updated 8/20/2017
Borrego Rescue
San Diego County Copter 11 along with ASTRA assisted with a medical rescue of multiple dehydrated hikers in Borrego Springs area, Sunday, August 20. All hikers were accounted for with one being transported to a local hospital... — Updated 8/20/2017
ABF, State Park Need To Raise $40K
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Anza-Borrego Foundation needs the community's help to raise money for improvements at the park to make visitors experience more enjoyable and robust. The total project cost $40,000 and is needed by Aug. 31. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park... — Updated 8/19/2017
Prayer Circle Today for Meredith Pratt
Following the passing of Meredith Pratt during the early hours of this morning, a Prayer Circle will be held today, Saturday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. prior to the fundraising event. The residents of Borrego Springs are coming together to help local Borregan Meredith Pratt. A... — Updated 8/19/2017
Emergency Medical Services - Community Forum at Julian Library
Tuesday, Aug. 22, there will be a community forum held at the Julian Branch Library from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to discuss quality improvements of emergency medical services. The forum is organized by the County Health and Human Services Agency's office of Emergency Medical... — Updated 8/18/2017
Crossing Fire in Shelter Valley Area
A residential fire has spread to a wildland fire and extended into Shelter Valley, west of Scissors Crossing, east of Julian #78. Cal Fire San Diego has managed to stop the Crossing Fire at one acre of heavy brush. Crews are said to be continuing work for the next several hours... — Updated 8/18/2017
Borrego Springs Senior Center Air Conditioner Project
The Borrego Springs Senior Center needs the community's help to raise $25,000 to replace all three air conditioner units. Forty years ago, the building was assembled in three complete parts, each with a built in air conditioning unit. One of the three units has given up, and is... — Updated 8/18/2017
Mias Brush Fire Burns 540 Acres
About 300 firefighters, seven air tankers and three water-dropping helicopters are fighting the Mias brush fire in the Riverside County, just north of Banning. The burn area is estimated at 540 acres, with five percent containment,... — Updated 8/18/2017
Mias Brush Fire - UPDATE
The Mias brush fire in the Riverside County, north of Banning, burned 545 acres and has been 95 percent contained, as of Friday Aug. 18 at 8:22 a.m. The brush fire began early Tuesday Aug. 15 and was five percent contained that day. It was sparked by a weakened tree branch from... — Updated 8/18/2017
Christmas Circle Trees Get A Trimming
The Christmas Circle palm trees are getting a fresh new look with a slight cut to branches. Workers have been trimming the trees since 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 15. Since the wind has been picking up in Borrego Springs, it is a great... — Updated 8/18/2017
Salton Sea Stinks Up Havasu, Mohave County
The strong Salton Sea odor made its way to Lake Havasu City and throughout the Mohave County Tuesday Aug. 15. The smell of sulfur resembled "rotten eggs" causing a nuisance to residents in the area. California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District Monday Aug. 14 r... — Updated 8/16/2017
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
SCAQMD Issues Smoke Advisory From Mias Fire
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory Tuesday Aug. 15 and will be in effect until Wednesday Aug. 16. The Mias brush fire burning in Riverside County, north of Banning is estimated at 540 acres... — Updated 8/16/2017
Warner Springs Ranch Resort Signs Deal Pro Golf Hall of Famer Johnny Miller
Operators of the Warner Springs Ranch Resort and pro golf Hall-of-Famer and broadcaster Johnny Miller have signed a deal to use his course design firm for upcoming improvements to the property, which will begin immediately. Johnny... — Updated 8/16/2017
