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A Sea of Green Blankets the Desert
The Ocotillos are green and the recent storms and abundant rainfall has given life to the upcoming flower season. This springtime shows promise for seedlings to spring up throughout the desert floor. Some mountain slopes are... — Updated 2/22/2017
Support Borrego
Horns are beeping around Borrego this morning as residents are out, for the third weekend in a row, to make their feelings known. Christmas Circle was once again the starting point for the team to stand protest, before heading up... — Updated 2/22/2017
They're Number One
All Borregans have good reason to be proud of the Rams Hill golf course. It was just awarded "the most coveted prize in golf course ratings" by Golf Advisor. The people at Rams Hill who made that happen are to be congratulated. On... — Updated 2/16/2017
We Made It
Storms, rain, snow and a lack of modern technology hampered putting out the news for the last five days. USA Communications had issues providing an internet service to the town of Borrego. The paper was a day late being put to bed... — Updated 2/14/2017
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year begins Sat. Jan. 28 and this year is the turn of the Rooster. Each Chinese New Year is characterised by one of 12 animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac is divided into 12 blocks (or... — Updated 2/14/2017
Spring Clean in Borrego
This mornings unexpected rain did nothing to dampen the efforts of teams around Christmas Circle. Old branches were removed in time for the start of spring. The Red Ocotillo has also been busy. A new vegetable garden has sprung up... — Updated 2/7/2017
Border Agents - Teen Arrested Smuggling Meth
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m., after a 19-year-old man... — Updated 2/6/2017
Out & About in Borrego
There was plenty of options over the weekend as to where to watch the Superbowl and it was certainly worth the time. Now it's over, check out our events page to see what's happening next.... — Updated 2/6/2017
Proposed Borrego Springs Library
Proposed designs for a new Borrego Springs Library will be on display at the Borrego Springs Library from approximately noon on February 10, 2017 through February 17, 2017. The public is invited to view and comment on the three proposed designs during normal business hours. All... — Updated 2/3/2017
Dogs Impounded at Salton Sea
Riverside County's Department of Animal Services today announced that 50 stray or free-roaming dogs were recently impounded during a pair of sweeps in North Shore, where animal control officials say dogs on the loose have been an ongoing public safety concern. The early morning op... — Updated 2/3/2017
Croquet at the Circle
Why not join the Borrego Croquet team once a week (weather permitting as they don't do rain) at the Christmas Circle.... — Updated 2/3/2017
Tierra Del Sol Heading Home
The 2017 Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari will return to its former home at the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area, with the festivities going March 3-5, 2017. Environmental concerns for one local lizard population, moved the 2016 Desert Safari to Salton Sea, but the... — Updated 1/30/2017
Salton Sea and the IID
Since President Trump's election a lot has happened for the Salton Sea. Or more to the point, hasn’t happened. As well as leaving out much needed funding from the budget for works required to continue improvements for wildlife and local residents, the Sea has become a sticking p... — Updated 1/30/2017
Border Patrol - Meth & Heroin Seized
Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a man suspected of smuggling meth and heroin inside a truck’s stick shift housing compartment Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 4:39 p.m., when the driver, a 19-year-old man, approached t... — Updated 1/30/2017
Border Agents - Meth in Spare Tyre
Border Patrol agents from the Indio Station working at the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested two people suspected of smuggling meth inside an SUV's spare tire early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m.,... — Updated 1/30/2017
Spay/Neuter Coupon for County Cats
County Animal Services is offering increased discounts in spay/neuter coupons for cats from now through Feb. 28. They’re worth $50 more than the coupons offered year round. Cat owners can get discount coupons worth $100 toward the spaying of a female cat and $75 for the n... — Updated 1/30/2017
ArtFarm Gate Design Deadline
Calling all artists - The ArtFarm Gate design submission deadline is fast approaching. Anyone with a design to submit should send it before February 1st to the ArtFarm email address baiartfarm@gmail.com, or drop it off at the BAI... — Updated 1/29/2017
Mystery Deepens - UFO?
San Diego news media reported a "double boom" and "fireball in the sky" that occurred on Tuesday afternoon on January 24 at around 3:15 p.m., and as of this writing, the origin of the two possibly related events is still a mystery. Using eyewitnesses to the event and calls to... — Updated 1/29/2017
Rams Hill USA's No.1
Rams Hill received Golf Advisor's best golf course in the country award. The award was presented Thurs. at around 10 AM on the Golf Channel. Congratulations to everyone involved. More info and photos will be put up on site.... — Updated 1/27/2017
Trouble at Toro Peak
The following update was provided by USA Communications staff on the problems they faced with the snow on Toro Peak:- USA Communications Update: Pilots have given an allclear for a helicopter first thing Wednesday morning to... — Updated 1/26/2017
Community Valley Bank's Year End 2016 Results
CMUV Bancorp announces Community Valley Bank’s Year End 2016 Results CMUV Bancorp, the holding company for Community Valley Bank, is pleased to announce unaudited 4th quarter and year end results for 2016. Pre-tax earnings for the 4 th quarter came in at $937,000 bringing year e... — Updated 1/26/2017
Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern San Diego County. Doppler radar indicates a severe thunderstorm/squall capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was just off the coast of Oceanside, and... — Updated 1/20/2017
SDG&E on Storm Watch
As a series of potentially powerful storms begin their move across California, SDG&E are mobilizing crews to handle any problems. According to SDG&E, the firm plans to have full staffing available when the storms are expected to be the most severe. "With the storms anticipated to... — Updated 1/20/2017
Flood Warnings
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a flood advisory warning. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges are indicating heavy rain which will likely cause Urban and Small Stream flooding. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen during the past twelve hours in some... — Updated 1/20/2017
Cold and Wet in Borrego
Inauguration day for President Trump, but here in Borrego the skies are overcast and Rainbows are out in full. Changes have been made at Borrego Springs Resort and things are looking up for the team over there. Restaurants are... — Updated 1/20/2017
