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Strawberry Moon
Over the Borrego Valley, the moon graced the skies, shining bright for all to see and enjoy the view.... — Updated 6/22/2024
RH Construction Update
As of June 11, 2024: The Rams Hill construction team completed hydroseeding on Holes 14 & 15 while also beginning Hole 1. Sodding around all bunker faces was completed on Hole 18 in preparation for hydroseeding. Why Lay Sod Around... — Updated 6/20/2024
Stat Care Grand Opening
The Borrego Stat Care Clinic had its grand opening on Wednesday June 12, in The Mall courtyard. A ribbon cutting was also held to commemorate the grand opening, with the cutting done by Dr. Homayoun Siman. His staff of doctors,... — Updated 6/12/2024
Passion Fuels the Drive of A Dream
New hairstylist, Maribel Tellez, is taking Borrego Springs by storm, offering a wide variety of services ready to serve clients of all ages. Her new booth, "Maribel's Chair" is now open at Alicia's Desert Spa. Maribel, a Borrego... — Updated 6/12/2024
BWD Receives Fed Funding Approvals
The Borrego Water District has been fortunate to receive multiple Direct Congressional Spends for waterline replacement projects in each of the last two Federal Budgets totalling $6.6 Million from Legislators Issa, Padilla and Feinstein/Butler. One condition of the Funding is a... — Updated 6/11/2024
Owl Rescued by Local
A fledging horned owl that fell out of its nest in Borrego Springs, was saved by local Bunnie Hamilton. Bobby the owl is safe and sound.... — Updated 6/10/2024
New Doc Hits Town
Dr. Homayoun Siman is the new doctor in town, heading up Borrego Stat Care, specializing in primary care, dermatology, orthopedics and pain management, providing comprehensive healthcare tailored to individual needs. Dr. Siman... — Updated 6/9/2024
Movie Filming in Borrego Springs
Filming has wrapped up for the new Warner Brothers production, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson currently titled "BC Project" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall and other well-known stars. As multiple road closures... — Updated 6/8/2024
By Duplex Burns in Tragic Fire, Two Families Displaced
The fire that destroyed the homes of two local and well known Borrego families started in the walls of one of the duplexes, according to firefighters. The quick moving incendiary left two families bewildered and stunned as they start a new life without many of their cherished... — Updated 6/8/2024
SDG&E Consumer Fraud Alert
To protect customers, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is alerting customers to a recently documented text-message utility scam trying to defraud local utility customers. The scheme attempts to exploit SDG&E's legitimate use of... — Updated 6/6/2024
County Supervisors Approve Appointment of New Chief Administrative Officer
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Shelton is the first Afro-Latina in County history to serve in the role. She will start her new posit... — Updated 6/4/2024
RAAM, RAW Back in Action
Mark your calendars... Race Across America and Race Across the West are cycling back to action for 2024. This rigorous competition will have over 300 ultracyclists from 20 nations participating, including Borrego Springs' very... — Updated 6/4/2024
DMV Makes Changes
Beginning June 3, the California DMV will eliminate simple transactions in office visits that can easily be completed online or through other convenient options, expanding its digital services. DMV Director Steve Gordon said that the DMV does not want their customers to wait for... — Updated 6/3/2024
Power Lines Emerge
The specter of a towering 500 kV transmission line cutting in half the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has haunted our region for the last two decades. Construction of such a line would be a disturbing, years-long proposition. The region’s unsurpassed wilderness scenery and long un... — Updated 6/1/2024
Two Fires Engulf Home, Brush
Two fires broke out on the afternoon of May 22, taking place just a little over a mile apart within an hour of each other. Units responded to a vegetation fire and a residential fire in Borrego Springs. The first fire was reported... — Updated 5/23/2024
Sundowner at La Casa
The Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce held its last Sundowner of the season at La Casa Del Zorro on May 16. Many were in attendance for the Fiesta Mixer with small bites served and a great time was had by all.... — Updated 5/17/2024
Meter Reading at BWD
A month rarely goes by without the accusation that BWD is not reading our Customers water meters. Although the new Automated Metering Infrastructure planned for BWD will alleviate the need for manual reads, rest assured, in the past and up until the new meters are in place, BWD... — Updated 5/14/2024
Cinco De Mother's Day Brings Together Two Celebrations!
What do Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day have in common? Actually, not that much except that they both occur around the first of May and the phrase "Cinco de Mother's Day" has a nice ring to it. Why not throw them together into one... — Updated 5/9/2024
Leonardo DiCaprio in Borrego Springs
A private jet landed at the Borrego Valley Airport with well-renowned actor, Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, as well as film producer, Leonardo DiCaprio aboard. DiCaprio is in Borrego Springs filming scenes for an upcoming... — Updated 5/7/2024
Kendall's Closing for Renovations
Kendall’s Cafe announced they will be temporarily closing from May 13 until further notice, due to needed repairs. Their last day open will be May 12.... — Updated 5/1/2024
Rattlesnakes Slither About
In the wilderness, crossing paths with a rattlesnake can be a very memorable experience. Few sounds stick in the memory quite like the buzz of a rattler. Encountering rattlesnakes on trails has its minor complications, but finding... — Updated 4/30/2024
The Importance of BWD Employees
The Borrego Water District articles that appear in The Sun are typically about “things”. A new pipe, tank, well or wastewater treatment related topics are typically covered. However, to get all of things to work, it takes a dedicated team of employees to safely extract water fro... — Updated 4/30/2024
Dollar General Market: Chain Store Invasion
The rapid proliferation of chain dollar stores using predatory tactics to undermine grocery stores targeting small rural communities in particular is wildly spreading at virus replicating speed in our Country and elsewhere causing... — Updated 4/29/2024
Rams Hill: The Road to Year-Round Golf
Beginning October 2024, Rams Hill will remain open year-round. This summer, Rams Hill plans to complete a two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation project, marching toward providing the pinnacle of playing conditions. This Phase (Phase 2) will kick off on May 1, 2024. This... — Updated 4/28/2024
Hammerheads Grace Skies
Those daredevil, gravity defying, insanely talented pilots were back in Borrego for the Spring Roundup, hosted by the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Chapter 36 San Diego Hammerheads from April 18 – April 20. This year's c... — Updated 4/24/2024
