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Home Straight - Time Trial Championships
With the last two and a half hours left to go before the first racer crosses the finish line, the 24 hour leader board is currently headed by Austrian racer Christoph Strasse. Having covered 486 miles so far he is looking to chase... — Updated 11/18/2016
Grand Opening of de Anza Golf Club
The Grand Opening of de Anza Golf Club started today Sat, Nov 5. at 9:00 a.m. this morning. PGA, Executive Chef and Clubhouse Manager Jason Hildebrant, Director of Golf Lyle Archer and PGA and Head Golf Professional Chris Jones... — Updated 11/11/2016
World Time Trial Championships - Highlights So Far
As fatigue begins to set in and riders are struggling to maintain earlier speeds, concentrating on the roads ahead is getting harder.... — Updated 11/11/2016
16 Hours In - Time Trials
The temperature is around 85f currently, it's 10.30 a.m. and the riders are 16 hours in to their 24 hour challenge. 12.00 p.m will see the start of the six hour challenge which will see the top speed riders going all out to take... — Updated 11/11/2016
Beware on the Roads
Sheriff Billie Painter and the organizers from Race Across America (RAAM) would like to make all residents aware of the cyclists on our roads during tomorrows time-trials. The race route crosses one intersection where there is an... — Updated 11/11/2016
RAAM 6 -12 - 24 World Time Trial Championships
The count down is on for the start of this years race, as cyclists are preparing to compete to break records over the next 24 hours. A map of the course has been included so you can cheer on the 173 riders from 14 countries as the... — Updated 11/11/2016
Friday Market Started With a Bang
It seems the residents of Borrego and the families of the cyclists have been eagerly anticipating the opportunity for fresh produce. Jurgen, from Rivas Farms, San Marcos, who is a regular at the circle, said, "Usually it is a... — Updated 11/11/2016
Time Trials - 18 Hours In
The heat has been a hurdle for some racers as the temperature at Christmas Circle sits at 86f 18 hours in to the 24 hour race. 12 hour racers joined the 24 hour teams on the course last night and now the speed cyclists have begun... — Updated 11/6/2016
World Time Trial Championships Results
It was an exciting finish to yesterdays race with supporters and crews crowding round the side of the circle to cheer in the racers. Updates and photos will follow but for now the results are:- 24 hour race - Austrian Christoph Stasser 550.8 miles. This distance makes him the new... — Updated 11/6/2016
Handcycle Competitors RAAM Challenge
American rider AndrĂ© Kajlich is this years only handcycle competitor competing in the Time Trials this year. His aim was to qualify for the Race Across America next year. Despite a strong start, coming in to the final laps,... — Updated 11/6/2016
Fall Back As the Clocks Change
Tonight is the night when the clocks go back as winter begins its final approach. Tis the season when the Sundowners keep you up at night, the turkey's begin to roast and children remember they need to behave.... — Updated 11/5/2016
Dias de los Muertos
Today is Dias de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. The three-day celebration at the beginning of November that honors the deceased originates from Mexico, but the holiday is now observed in Mexican-American communities... — Updated 11/5/2016
Warner Springs - Fatal Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash the night of Fri. Nov 4, in Warner Springs killed one person and injured three others, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported about 8 p.m. on state Route 79 just north of Camino San Ignacio, according to CHP Officer Mary Bailey.... — Updated 11/5/2016
Soccer Team Car Wash
The Boys & Girls car wash is back in town. To be held in front of the Umpqua bank, Nov. 19 at 8.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m. Come and support the high school sports team.... — Updated 11/5/2016
Rams Hill Opening Event
Last night saw Rams Hill open it's doors and familiar faces welcomed back to celebrate the start of the seasons. Sysco provided all the produce and sponsored the first hole while the in house catering staff turned it into a... — Updated 11/5/2016
Salton Sea - Another Swarm of Quakes
Yet another swarm of earthquakes have struck the area around the southeastern edge of the Salton Sea. Up to 30 temblors have been recorded so far, with five exceeding 3.0 magnitude. So far, most of the earthquakes in this latest... — Updated 11/5/2016
Mirror, Signal, Manouver
Christmas Circle is proving a difficult challenge for some drivers as they seem to believe they are part of today's race. Over night saw some spectators having to slow cars down as they refused to yield when entering the Circle, despite cyclists crossing their path. I've also... — Updated 11/5/2016
RAAM 6 -12 - 24 World Time Trial Championships Start
The World Time Trial Championships started at 6.00p.m. yesterday with all the racers prepared to cycle non-stop through the night. Excitement surrounded the start gate with the experienced riders showing remaining calm and upbeat... — Updated 11/5/2016
Sign of the Times
Road sweepers have been busy up and down the town preparing for the ultra cycling race beginning tomorrow. They soon found time to catch up on some pizza from Calico's and enjoy their lunch on the Christmas Circle before heading... — Updated 11/3/2016
Halloween in Borrego
The streets were packed for this years Harvest Festival as music and mayhem kept the visitors entertained. Carlee's held their Halloween party with Lucky Tongue coming out to perform on one night.... — Updated 11/2/2016
CV Link Grant Recommended
The state has announced its recommendation for the CV Link 50-mile pathway, to receive $24.3 million in grant money. The California Transportation Commission staff released its recommendations for projects to be funded in the 2017 round of the Active Transportation Program late... — Updated 11/2/2016
Border Patrol Recover Lost ATV Rider
Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents rescued a man who was lost in the Ocotillo Wells Desert early Monday morning. On Sunday, around 6:30 p.m., a ranger with California Department of Parks and Recreation contacted Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86... — Updated 11/2/2016
State Route 98 Daytime Closures
Caltrans Maintenance crews will close State Route 98 (SR-98) in Imperial County between County Road S-2 (Imperial Highway) and Drew Road Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day for a pavement preservation project. Detours and traffic alerts are posted. Vehicles... — Updated 11/2/2016
Motorcyclist Fatality - Ocotillo Wells -UPDATE
Gary Schultz, a 56-year-old Poway man who was camping in the desert, suffered fatal injuries crashing his motorcycle on the 6400 block of Split Mountain Road over the weekend. Schultz was riding his dirt bike on a roadway when he lost control, hit a sand berm and was thrown off... — Updated 11/2/2016
Borrego Microgrid in the News
Borrego's Microgrid hit the news recently with a piece by Eric Niiler for Seeker and interview with local resident Sylvana Meeks. What does a Colorado brewery, a California desert town and a New Jersey suburb have in common? They're all using microgrids to become less reliant on... — Updated 11/2/2016