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Border Patrol Discovers Heroin on Northbound Traveler
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling heroin Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. when a 39-year-old man driving a 1998 Honda Civic accompanied by several passenger... — Updated 9/5/2017
Borrego Springs Library Extends Hours
With the excessive heat reaching at least 116 degrees this week, the Borrego Springs Library has extended their hours. Monday Aug. 28 - noon to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 29 - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 30 - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If anyone has any questions, contact the... — Updated 8/29/2017
Excessive Heat Warning Till Wednesday
The National Weather Service said San Diego County deserts, including Borrego Springs, will be under an excessive heat warning beginning Sunday at 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. Wednesday. During the heat wave, temperatures in the... — Updated 8/29/2017
Montezuma, 95% Containment
Official reports state that the Montezuma fire has been successfully tackled and is 95% contained. One engine has been left to patrol over night, with suppression repair expected to be completed tomorrow.... — Updated 8/28/2017
Weather Watch
After a few days of heavy mists shrouding the mountains, residents this morning have woken up to cloudy skies and a gentle rain shower. With 70% chance of precipitation, temperatures are set around 100F with the possibility of... — Updated 8/3/2017
Lost Fire at Warner Springs
Acres burned: 255 Containment: 60 percent Location: Warner Springs, near Lost Valley Road and Highway 79 Start date: July 22, 2017 Cause: Unknown An evacuation warning has been lifted for residents of a community in the Warner... — Updated 8/3/2017
Cyclist aims for record season
Attila Domos set an unofficial 24-hour distance record on a handcycle at a cycling track in Highland Park after traveling 407.7 miles, besting the 403.8 miles that earned Thomas Lange of Germany, a spot in the Guinness Book of... — Updated 8/3/2017
State Talks - Salton Sea
The state of California sponsored a community workshop at the Indio Performing Arts Center to talk about the first phase of the 10-year Salton Sea management program. The forum explained what the state is doing to assist residents, and described what the state is doing to improve... — Updated 7/27/2017
Border Patrol - Meth Found in Gas Tank
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. when a 48-year-old man driving a white 2006 Ford Ranger approached the... — Updated 7/21/2017
We all Scream for Ice Cream
Don't miss tonight's Ice Cream Social at the Chamber of Commerce. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Ice cream courtesy of CR&R.... — Updated 7/21/2017
Gofundme for Grieving Mother
A Gofundme page has been setup to help Linda Walker, a Salton Sea resident and grieving mother. Walker is asking the community of Salton Sea Beach for help so that she can cremate her son following his murder July 3rd. Adam Hall was allegedly beaten, and stabbed before the four me... — Updated 7/21/2017
Border Patrol - Meth Bust
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. when a 21-year-old man... — Updated 7/21/2017
Weather Watch
The humidity has been making life a little moist across the valley for the residents of Borrego Springs. Clouds and mist have shrouded the mountains for the last few days as the temperatures remain in the low hundreds. This morning saw a very light rain shower drift across town... — Updated 7/19/2017
Border Patrol Seizes Methamphetamine in Passenger Bus
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint found, on a bus, an abandoned backpack loaded with methamphetamine today. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. after a passenger bus approached the checkpoint and was referred to... — Updated 7/18/2017
Support the California State Parks Foundation
On Thursday, July 27, it's as easy as choosing between black or pinto beans to support the California State Parks Foundation! Visit any Chipotle Mexican Grill across California on Thursday, July 27 between 10:45 a.m. and 10:00... — Updated 7/18/2017
UPDATED : Homicide Suspect on the Loose
The last of four men who'd been sought in the slaying of a Salton Sea Beach resident is now in custody, after authorities caught up with him in Indio. Armando Taylor, 35, was arrested Saturday after being on the lam for about two... — Updated 7/18/2017
Vector Control - Mosquito Larvicide Drop
San Diego County’s Vector Control program is scheduled to drop solid, granular larvicide on 48 local waterways for the fifth time this year on Wednesday to kill mosquito larvae before they can grow into biting adults. Vector Control uses a helicopter to treat the rivers, s... — Updated 7/18/2017
Border Patrol Cocaine Bust
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling cocaine on Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 9:11 a.m. after a 42-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a 2009 grey Toyota... — Updated 7/18/2017
BWD New Member Introduction
As part of the ongoing Groundwater Sustainability Plan process, a nine member advisory committee was created of local stakeholders. One of the representatives is appointed by the BWD to represent ratepayers. Dave Duncan was recently appointed to this position by the BWD Board.... — Updated 7/18/2017
Board of Directors Meeting
8:00am, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 All members of the Chamber/CVB and community are welcome and encouraged to attend in person. Dear Ladies and Gents, The next regular board meeting for the Chamber/CVB is Tuesday, July 18 at 8am. The board package is attached. If there is anything... — Updated 7/18/2017
Threat to Earthquake Early Warning System
A House of Representatives subcommittee is proposing that $10.2 million be allocated to an early warning system based at the Salton Sea. The new budget plan would maintain funding for a West Coast earthquake early warning system that President Donald Trump’s budget sought to s... — Updated 7/18/2017
Border Patrol - Meth Bust
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man and a woman suspected of smuggling packages of methamphetamine and fentanyl which were taped to their bodies on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on July 7, at... — Updated 7/18/2017
Weather Watch
Grass fires were ignited by lightening Saturday around Sunshine Summit and Oak Grove, along state Route 79, several miles north of Warner Springs, according to Cal Fire. According to the weather service, by late afternoon, the region from Warner Springs to Palomar Mountain had... — Updated 7/18/2017
ABF Looks For Funding
The Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABF) is looking to use the parks recent additional exposure in the media, to provide additional opportunities for visitors to 'get info about the Park, its resources, adult education programming, youth environmental education camp opportunities and... — Updated 7/18/2017
