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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State Senator Ben Hueso and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia are hosting a tour of the Salton Sea today March 16, 1:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Statewide leaders will visit sites and hear from community members, resource managers, and regulators in order to experience first-hand and deepen t... — Updated 3/16/2017

The farmers market will be on Christmas Circle as usual before the Circle of Art sets up.... — Updated 3/16/2017

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a woman suspected of smuggling methamphetamine with her child in the vehicle on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:32 a.m., after a 21-year-old woman approached the... — Updated 3/16/2017

The state’s Natural Resources Agency has released a $383 million plan to construct ponds along the north and south shore of the Salton Sea. In order to cover up stretches of dry lakebed and create new habitat for birds, the state’s new blueprint is scheduled for completion ove... — Updated 3/16/2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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