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Thunder and Lightening Borrego
Last nights storm caused a brief blackout, but also some damage around town. Internet is coming back on but is running slow. Fire crews attended a palm tree fire at Santiago Estates and a Tamarisk tree fire which was exacerbated... — Updated 11/2/2016
Borrego Days Parade
Senator Joel Anderson kicked off the parade with a speech before the marching bands, floats and horses headed through town.... — Updated 10/31/2016
Borrego Days - Comes to a Close
Opened by Senator Joel Anderson and only closing when de Anza finally shut up the bar, Borrego Days has finished for another year. When I caught up with Sen. Anderson before his opening speech, he was relaxing at the grandstand and... — Updated 10/31/2016
No News Weekend
The internet is up and running again following last weeks storm. USA Communications have managed to get most issues sorted. So we apologize for not keeping you up to date but we are still here, no earthquakes, volcanoes or swarms of locusts. Lots has been going on and we're sorry... — Updated 10/31/2016
Traveling With Francoise - Borrego Days Special
If you weren't one of the 7 million people tuning in to Francoise radio show live from Borrego Days, then fear not. You can catch up on everything you missed by downloading a podcast of the show. Francoise began her show in the... — Updated 10/28/2016
Interact and the Senator
Senator Joel Anderson made a surprise visit to the High School Interact Club yesterday to honor the children's volunteering efforts. Armed with certificates and personal anecdotes, the Senator made time to have his photo taken... — Updated 10/27/2016
Borrego Days Build Up
The tents and stands are going up and the first night of music has been played at Christmas Circle. Crews have been setting up since 5a.m and canopies already line the streets marking where people will sit. The VIP bar saw the... — Updated 10/27/2016
Girls Soccer Car wash
As a thank you, the girls of the Borrego Springs High School soccer team, sent their teacher Ben Schmiedicke, over to the offices. Congratulations to everyone who took part and thank you to the residents who supported them. We... — Updated 10/27/2016
USA Communications in Borrego
It's been a frustrating time since the storm, especially when trying to run a newspaper or trying to get web content out. USA communications have been dealing with additional problems to their regular service due to a lightening strike affecting their service. If you were one of... — Updated 10/26/2016
Blackout in Borrego
Thunder and lightening, heavy rain and the microgrid failed to function. Power is due to come back on at midnight but for now Borrego is talking a break from electricity.... — Updated 10/24/2016
Rain in Borrego Springs
The clouds have darkened, thunder and lightening is crashing the tops of the mountains and big drops of rain are pelting the desert floor. At least it waited until Borrego Days is over.... — Updated 10/24/2016
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Pints for Parks at Borrego Outfitters
Borrego Outfitters hosted 'Pints for the Park' this weekend to benefit the Anza-Borrego Foundation as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Despite initial concerns regarding the event being hosted on the same day as Borrego... — Updated 10/24/2016
Borrego Today
Black clouds are creeping across the skies this afternoon. Highs of 82° with a 57% chance of rain at 2pm. Current wind speeeds of 5 - 10 MPH. If the gloomy skies need brightening up, why not get into the Christmas feel - Christmas Choir Rehearsals begin today at 6:30 p.m., at... — Updated 10/24/2016
La Quinta - Saint Louis Encephalitis V
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District reported Friday a sample of mosquitoes from a trap in La Quinta tested positive for Saint Louis encephalitis virus (SLE). This is also the first virus activity of any kind detected in La Quinta this year. St. Louis... — Updated 10/24/2016
San Diego Focus on Smuggling
Beginning this week, the U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector refocused its priority enforcement efforts to Otay Mountain to target cross-border criminal smuggling organizations. “Multiple smuggling organizations are responsible for threatening our Nation’s security through per... — Updated 10/24/2016
Borrego Springs Temblor
On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 23 at 6:12pm, a 3.4 magnitude earthquake shook things up in Borrego Springs. Lasting no more than 30 seconds, the temblor caused minimum commotion and no injuries or damages have been reported at this time. At 11:42pm a second temblor occurred at a... — Updated 10/24/2016
Borrego Days - 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Jazz and Rock Bands
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Jazz and Rock Bands are always a welcome edition to the Borrego Days parade. This year people were disappointed that they could only perform on the Sunday, however they didn't disappoint the crowds who were out enjoying the sunshine. In fact they even... — Updated 10/24/2016
Borrego Days Steven Ybarra
Steven Ybarra made the most of his set by creating a dance off, even getting off the stage to join them while still strumming his guitar. The best dancer received a signed CD - Yahaira from Holtville Viking Marching... — Updated 10/23/2016
Homecoming Borrego Style
Away from the circle saw the second hottest venue in town spark up with life as Borrego Springs Homecoming got under way. The kids were making the most of letting their hair down and creating a fun venue to dance away the... — Updated 10/23/2016
Salton City - Coach Crash, 13 Fatalities
A tour bus traveling west on Interstate 10 collided with the back of a truck Sunday morning at 5.17a.m. According to California Highway Patrol the bus was carrying 44 adult passengers from the Red Earth Casino in Salton City to Los Angeles. Authorities at this stage have no... — Updated 10/23/2016
Borrego Today
Borrego Days continues today at Christmas Circle with live entertainment from Angel Miguel and Gabby de Millan, Mariachi Estrella and the Borrego Springs Elementary Hip-Hop Dance Team. Come along for the shopping, eating, and festival excitement.... — Updated 10/23/2016
Borrego Days Highlights
Crowds flocked to Borrego yesterday with a lot of new faces among the locals and the vendors saw a lot of trade. Steven Ybarra was a standout hit for the day and his music had people up and dancing. Pilots took to the skies to wow... — Updated 10/23/2016
Salton Sea - Environmental Health Summit
The 7th annual Imperial County Environmental Health Leadership Summit is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Brawley Union High School, 430 North Imperial Avenue in Brawley. The Imperial County Environmental Health Summit is organized by Comite Civico del Valle, an Imperial... — Updated 10/21/2016
Borrego Days - The 123's of ABC
Permits, licences and regulations come hand in hand with the fun. Below are a list of rules that need to be followed in order to keep the boys and girls who make up the regulations happy and smiley. Beer garden: 1. If you look like you're under 30, you will be asked for ID. (If... — Updated 10/21/2016
Borrego Days Volunteers
The excitement is building, T-shirts are for sale and the village guide is available at the Chamber. Volunteers met at Christmas Circle Thursday to talk about logistics for the weekend. There is still time to Volunteer! Contact... — Updated 10/21/2016
