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The Skies are Alive
A bright fireball shot across the southwestern sky Monday (April. 11) night seen from San Diego to Santa Barbara and all the way to New Mexico. Hundreds of people reported seeing a spectacular display as a bright green light tore... — Updated 4/20/2017
Wild Flower Bloom From Space
The worlds media have been watching closely as the drought came to a brief end and the desert came alive. NASA Earth Observatory have put together a compilation of pictures showing the wild flower bloom in the Anza-Borrego Desert... — Updated 4/20/2017
Easter Excitement
There are plenty of ways to amuse the younger members of the family this Easter.... — Updated 4/18/2017
Coachella Road Closures
Traffic is expected to continue to be heavy though out the Coachella Festival weekend. Visitors and residents alike have been warned of traffic clogging local roads and freeways. Festival road closures will be at: Avenue 49, between Hjorth and Monroe streets; Avenue 50, between... — Updated 4/15/2017
3.3 Magnitude Earthquake - Julian
A shallow earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.3, struck early Friday April 14, near Julian. The temblor hit shortly after 3:30 a.m. at a depth of about 1.86 miles. Its epicenter was eight miles east-southeast of Julian, 15 miles south-southwest of Borrego Springs and... — Updated 4/15/2017
Warrior Hikers Coming to Town - Today
Your Borrego Springs American Legion, Post 853, is hosting six combat veterans who are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail through a program sponsored by Warrior Expeditions. These veterans have recently served in Afghanistan and/or Iraq. The Warrior Hikers arrive on Saturday to rest... — Updated 4/15/2017
Memorial for Ranger Steve Bier
The memorial for local Ranger and resident Steve Bier, will be held May 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Borrego High School's football field.... — Updated 4/13/2017
PORAC Seeks to Strengthen Community Trust
The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) has introduced legislation to increase positive communication between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Numerous discussions between rank and file law enforcement agencies resulted in the drafting of... — Updated 4/13/2017
Verizon Cell Service - Still Out
There have been several reports that Verizon cell service is still out for the third day in a row. Residents have been unable to receive a report or reply when contacting Verizon themselves as to what the problem may be or when services will resume.... — Updated 4/13/2017
Sunny Days in Borrego
It's another sunny day as the temperatures continue to rise. Highs of 87f forecast with only 0.02% chance of precipitation. Highs of 89f expected through the week. The streets are already beginning to quieten down in time for the last of the snowbirds to leave but the parties... — Updated 4/11/2017
Border Patrol Arrest Cocaine Smugglers and Sex Offender
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man and woman suspected of drug smuggling Saturday April 8 and a previously deported sex offender later that night. The first incident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m., when a silver 2007 Jeep Commander approached the checkpoint... — Updated 4/10/2017
Chamber Speaks Out
At the Annual Chamber Breakfast meeting, Patrick Sampson found himself giving an impromptu speech to the listening crowd. He delivered a message that is echoed by many. "I can't say enough about Linda Haddock, she is the Chamber... — Updated 4/10/2017
Blooming Lovely in Borrego
Another beautiful day to go out and hunt for blooms as temperatures are expected to reach a high of 87F with zero precipitation. Let us know what you find and join in the competition in the hard copy of this issue of the Sun to... — Updated 3/27/2017
Cars. Flowers. But no Relief
If you need a public restroom in town today, forget it. If you own a bathroom, lock your doors as you may find desperate interlopers trying to sneak in. The queues are snaking out across Christmas Circle and out of The Mall... — Updated 3/27/2017
3.6 Quaks across Salton Sea
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake took residents by surprise Tuesday morning. Several eye witness were shocked by the intensity of the temblor. The quake occurred at 10:14 a.m. approximately 11 miles southwest of the Salton Sea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the third... — Updated 3/16/2017
Sitting and Watching the View
Vehicles, trucks, cyclists and R.V's. We've all been staring at the back of at least one of these for far too long over the last few days. Even when you think the road is empty and you're free to let the wind whip away your troubles, country music blasting on the radio, the... — Updated 3/16/2017
Child Abandoned at Border
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents found a four-year-old girl abandoned by smugglers near Mt. Signal and the international border Sunday morning. At approximately 6:20 a.m., Border Patrol agents from the El Centro station observed individuals illegally cross into the U.S. near... — Updated 3/16/2017
The Ups and Downs of Flower Season
With the crowds still in town, although not to the extent that they were, internet and cell phone coverage are still experiencing difficulties. Expect this weekend to see continuing problems as the town fills back up. Fuel pumps were running dry after the first flower chasers... — Updated 3/15/2017
A Call Out for Donations
The Borrego Sun are helping to organize collecting donations for a number of Porta potties for Borrego visitors. If you would like to donate, call the Borrego Sun on 760.767.5338. It's important that visitors leave having had a positive experience in order to encourage their... — Updated 3/15/2017
Rams Hill Residents Against HOA
Residents are being encouraged to sign a petition against their HOA. Written by Bill Berkley and available at the front desk for people to sign, the petition is an attempt to stop the HOA using a recently purchased Rams Hill home for an HOA office and board meeting facility.... — Updated 3/13/2017
Traffic Flowing Freely
Despite the road closures and the tail backs, Borrego Springs managed to survive the influx of guests. The roads are still busy but it's providing a temporary relief for residents after this weekends congestion. What happens next weekend? Well that depends on caterpillars,... — Updated 3/13/2017
Flower Update - What's Blooming in Borrego
As expected, plentiful rains in December, January AND February have encouraged the development of a spectacular showing of annual plants in the flower fields north of town, along trails in western canyons, and even in the badlands. Roadsides in town are a great place to see... — Updated 3/13/2017
Salton Sea - Fatal Crash March 11
California Highway Patrol are investigating a four-vehicle crash near the Salton Sea which killed one person and hospitalized two others on Saturday morning, March 11. The crash was reported about 7 a.m. on Grapefruit Boulevard north of Highway 111 in Mecca, according to a Cal... — Updated 3/13/2017
Luau at Road Runner Club
The RoadRunner Club held its annual luau where the Tausala Polynesian Dancers performed a spectacular firedance to cap off the evening. The luau dinner was delayed by over 90 minutes due to traffic congestion on the Montezuma... — Updated 3/13/2017
Gridlock Through Borrego
It has been none stop traffic in Borrego Springs with cars lining up to view the flowers. Traffic jams in and out of town with Christmas Circle barely moving. One visitor had to come through Julian from Temecula, as the road from Ranchita nose to tail traffic. The restaurants are... — Updated 3/13/2017
