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Veterans Day at Christmas Circle
Cars are lined up around the circle this morning as the Borrego Springs American Legion celebrate veterans across the years. Flags are flying around the outer edges as people stop their shopping to bow their heads and listen to... — Updated 11/27/2016
Photographing the Supermoon
Bill Ingalls, Nasa's senior photographer, says composition is key. 'Don't make the mistake of photographing the moon by itself with no reference to anything,' he said. 'I've certainly done it myself, but everyone will get that... — Updated 11/27/2016
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Saigon to Borrego - History Flying High
It's just over forty years old with subtle signs of wear and tear when you look up close. But when fluttering in a mild westerly Borrego wind atop its 30-foot high flagpole, this approximately twelve-foot wide by nine-foot tall Ame... — Updated 11/27/2016
New Deputy Hits Town
There's a new face in town, but it's probably not one you want to see too often. Deputy Sheriff Pete Wagner (also known as 'the young one') is back in Borrego Springs. Some residents will know him from his past life as the Schools... — Updated 11/16/2016
New Library Director in Borrego
The County has a new Library Director and he has already set himself his first challenge. “Since I come from another jurisdiction” says Migell Acosta “I’ve told staff to give me a hundred days to get to every library and talk to every member of staff. Each system has its own soul... — Updated 11/16/2016
Nature Watch
Exciting things are happening around us in the new year. In Rancho Mirage an observatory is being built next to the library. Our county is building the Santa Ysabel Nature Center in 2017. On certain mornings we have a pre-dawn cacophony in the part of Deep Well where I live.... — Updated 11/16/2016
Gallery500 Opening and Artist Reception in Palm Springs
Event: Opening Reception for Gallery500 featuring new works by artist Simon Luckinbill titled Flea on a Hot Rock Date: December 9, 2016 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Gallery500 , 500 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA 92264 (Located inside The Five Hundred - corner of Indian... — Updated 11/16/2016
School Blurb - Pennies from Heaven
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN IS BACK: Interact Club needs EVERYONE’S HELP fundraising for an Orphanage in Liberia. There will be collection cans for your pennies in Mr. Horsley’s (12 th grade), Mr. Schmiedicke’s (11 th grade), Mr. Q’s (10 th grade), Mr. White’s (9 th grade). Prizes wi... — Updated 11/15/2016
Ramona - Road Closures
Caltrans crews will set up lane closures on northbound State Route 67 at the intersection with Dye Road/Highland Valley Road near Ramona on Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. for paving operations. The intersection will remain open with one-way traffic control, resulting... — Updated 11/15/2016
SDG&E Seek Rate Payer Funds
SDG&E is seeking to recover $379 million for legal fees and other costs resulting from three 2007 wildfires from ratepayers, a decision which would add an additional $1.67 a month to each residential bill for six years. The California Public Utilities Commission are fighting the p... — Updated 11/14/2016
Pablitos Sundowner
It was a great location for a Sundowner, on that, everyone was agreed. The fountain was turned on, lights were strung up and Pablo Vazques himself had been brought out of retirement to serve margaritas and act as barman for the night. Now that the restaurant has been taken over... — Updated 11/14/2016
Traffic Accidents Across Borrego
The last few days have seen two traffic accidents across Borrego. One coming down Montezuma Grade which ended in a pickup truck turning over and last night Borrego Springs Road was closed down for multiple ambulances. You may have seen the lights on the airport runway. Ambulances... — Updated 11/14/2016
Supermoon and Super Powers
With tonight being the best time to see the Supermoon at its biggest and brightest, some people will be keeping their sights on the goings on around them rather then above them. Centuries of folklore have enshrined the full moon as the time for witchcraft and sorcery. Werewolves ... — Updated 11/14/2016
New resort owners adjusting and adapting
As with all new changes, there are bound to be problems and obstacles to overcome. Where golf is concerned, you’re dealing with a group of people who dedicate a large proportion of their life to the sport and have committed to a large outlay of money choosing their dream home n... — Updated 11/13/2016
Banking in Julian
It's crazy to think a thriving town like Julian lacks the basic necessity of a bank. They have one of the most beautiful libraries filled to the rafters with art and community pride, provide services for surrounding areas and welcome tourists all year round. Things will change in... — Updated 11/13/2016
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY JOHNSON ON SOUTHWEST BORDER SECURITY
In October a total of 46,195 individuals were apprehended between ports of entry on our southwest border, compared with 39,501 in September and 37,048 in August. Within these totals, we have seen corresponding increases in the numbers of unaccompanied children and individuals in... — Updated 11/10/2016
Out in Borrego
Christmas Circle has seen some strange visitors stopping by to enjoy a break from the open road. From historical vehicles, to a motley crew of bikers returning from a day trip to Julian. The Las Quintas Oasis Road Riders, based in... — Updated 11/10/2016
Banks - Closed friday
Banks and all state offices will be closed Fri. 11 November in honor of Veterans Day.... — Updated 11/10/2016
Fire In Borrego
Last night saw the Borrego Springs Fire department called out to a property on Flying U. Debris at the back of the house caught light. No casualties or property damage was reported. No explanation at this time as to the cause of... — Updated 11/10/2016
Marine Corp Birthday Today
The official birthday of the United States Marine Corps is on 10 November 1775. That was the day when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines with the following decree:[1] "That two battalions of... — Updated 11/10/2016
November Supermoon
If you only see one astronomical event this year, make it the November supermoon, when the Moon will be the closest to Earth it's been since January 1948. During the event, which will happen on the eve of November 14, the Moon... — Updated 11/9/2016
"Every vote counts!"
Third party candidate votes in yesterday's election accounted for more than president-elect Donald Trump's razor-thin margins of victory within individual states previously voting Democrat (3rd party %)-- Florida (3), Michigan (5), Pennsylvania (3), and Wisconsin (5). Those states... — Updated 11/9/2016
Hillary Concedes To Trump
Hillary Clinton has conceded the election to Donald Trump, a stunning come-from-behind win. He over-performed in many diverse rural counties throughout the East, Midwest, and Rust Belt not accounted for in any polling, other than almost daily L.A. Times polling, discounted by... — Updated 11/9/2016
Election Results for San Diego County
Election 2016 results for California, San Diego County, Borrego Springs: U.S. Senate: Kamala D. Harris (D) U.S. Congress District 50: Duncan Hunter (R) California State Senate District 38: Joel Anderson (R) California State Assembly Dist 71: Randy Voepel (R) Borrego Springs... — Updated 11/9/2016
Election Update Cont.
Election Update: 7pm -- This hour brings us to the "interesting" part of Election Night 2016. With so many states (FL, OH, VA, NC, PA, NH, GA, ME, MI and MN) still "too close to call," it's nail-biting time for all. Donald Trump appears to be outperforming in many rural counties,... — Updated 11/9/2016
