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If you want to get away from the traffic and the hustle ad bustle of a thriving town, there's nothing better than retail therapy. Borrego Outfitters has a fantastic Vendor Spotlight Day lined up. Company representatives from featured vendors will be in the store to visit with... — Updated 3/10/2017

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a woman suspected of smuggling methamphetamine on Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m., after a 26-year-old woman approached the checkpoint in a grey 2004 Nissan Altima.... — Updated 3/10/2017

Early bloom hunters are out in force as the temperatures are expected to hit highs of 82f and traffic is heavy on the roads. Christmas Circle is surrounded by cars and people are taking to the streets to walk between restaurants and shops. Up to date flower sightings can be found... — Updated 3/8/2017

The Chamber of Commerce met behind closed doors recently to hash out this years big question. ‘Do we lose Borrego Days or do we make it work?’ The answer – we make it work and go forward. “There will be changes in fundraising, staging and budget” said Executive Director Linda Had... — Updated 3/8/2017

The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health have issued a Boil Water Order for the Warner Springs Ranch Resort water distribution system. The resort is currently undergoing renovations and is not open to the public. However, the DEH said the system also provides... — Updated 3/8/2017

Missing Canadian hiker who was found dead Feb. 28 close to the Borrego Palm Canyon trail, has been officially identified as Michael Salan, 64. Salan's bike was seen parked up at the visitors centre for days, prior to a missing report being filed. It was only when other hikers... — Updated 3/8/2017

How do you win the Pegleg Smith Liars Contest? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall – practice. The 43rd annual revival of the contest will be held Saturday, April 1, at dusk at the Pegleg Smith historical marker at the corner of Pegleg Road and the Borrego Salton Seaway. It’s a... — Updated 3/8/2017

The California Public Utilities Commission, has confirmed that it is investigating San Diego Gas & Electric for potentially violating a state law on lobbying. Community choice, the alternative energy program, would allow cities and counties to bypass SDG&E, allowing them to make... — Updated 3/6/2017

The local health department says a blue-green algae has been detected blooming along the northern shore of the Salton Sea in Riverside County. The health department is urging boaters and recreational users to avoid direct contact with or use waters containing the algae. Bloom... — Updated 3/3/2017

Three local residents were involved in a head-on collision Thurs, March 3, outside of Ironwoods on state Route 78 near Ocotillo Wells. Paramedics were quickly on scene shortly after 8:00 a.m. Two residents in serious condition were flown out in one helicopter with the third... — Updated 3/3/2017

Feb. 28, at approximately 11:30 hours, California State Parks, California Highway Patrol and the San Diego Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of an unidentified male near Indian Head Peak in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The body was transferred over to the San Diego Coroner’s... — Updated 3/3/2017

Approximately 12 miles SSE from Salton City at a depth of 7 miles, a 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Salton Sea area today at 12:18 p.m. No damage has been reported, despite a series of smaller aftershocks being felt in the area. .... — Updated 3/1/2017

SR-78 through Ramon is still closed with SR-67 being the only route currently open. Two lane traffic is at a virtual standstill for five miles past Dye Road at the West end.... — Updated 3/1/2017

Palm Canyon Trail is closed until further notice. Anza-Borrego State Park Rangers have been working with the San Diego County Sheriffs office on a search and rescue mission. A helicopter was reported circling the area. The authorities will be working with the medical examiners... — Updated 3/1/2017

Perfect conditions are continuing to be seen around Borrego for a bumper crop of flowers. Yesterday, (Mon, Feb. 27) saw 0.97 inches of rain fall in a twenty-four hour period according to the Anza-Borrego Visitors Centre. The main concern, according to park staff, was heavy rain... — Updated 2/28/2017

Hello Borrego Springs folks, please see the announcement below for an informative talk by Chris McDonald, UC Cooperative Extension, on Wednesday at 6:30. Mona Robison, Ph.D. Science Program Manager, California Invasive Plant Council With the rains come the flowers...and the... — Updated 2/28/2017

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a suspected human smuggler who rolled his vehicle in an attempt to evade arrest early Sunday. At approximately 5:00 a.m., Border Patrol agents notified El Centro Sector Communications of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 78,... — Updated 2/28/2017