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El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, simultaneously arrested two men suspected of smuggling drugs hidden in their trucks on Friday. The incident occurred at approximately 12:10 p.m., when two truck drivers approached the checkpoint driving... — Updated 10/31/2016

Get out! Get out! GET OUTSIDE!!! It is cool and calm and clear. Simply gorgeous, so let’s enjoy every minute. Also, don’t miss the sunsets. Lovely glowing rosy light against our tall, tall mountains. And the full Harvest Moon, for those of you who are still summering, was rea... — Updated 9/28/2016

Loud voices, shouting and yelling were interspersed with the sound of the barks from a panicked dog. That’s what neighbors reported hearing, yet it hadn’t been enough to raise concern as it hadn’t been the first time that it had happened. The only difference this time is that... — Updated 9/27/2016

Warner Springs is still reeling from the death of Carrie Deatherage, 51 at the hands of her own sister. A resident of the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, Deatherage was hospitalized with a single gunshot wound to the head, Friday, Sept. 22. and died Tuesday Sept. 27. Her death... — Updated 9/27/2016

Being a volunteer for Borrego Days is a great experience. These are just a few of the reasons you will want to volunteer: It's easy to sign up and then wait for one of the organizers to call you and find out where and when they can use your help. You will meet with everyone on... — Updated 9/27/2016

Thursday is National Coffee Day, but what you may not know, is every day is coffee day at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua are inviting the community to stop by the Borrego Springs store to receive a free cup of Umpqua’s signature blend coffee and learn other fun and exciting ways Umpqua is g... — Updated 9/27/2016

We are seeking several individuals for immediate openings to begin next week for a duration of two weeks. We will be working long hours and 6 days a week so you have the potential to make some good money in a few weeks. We will be scheduled from 5 am to 6 pm daily and possibly... — Updated 9/27/2016

Today is 'Reduce Your Use' day. SDG&E plan to look at a user’s last five days before Monday and take an average of the highest three days to see how much the user will need to save to earn a bill credit. Although SDG&E state they have adequate electricity resources to meet the d... — Updated 9/26/2016

If you would like to be involved in the planning of the Borrego Days Parade, the board are holding a meeting today at 4.00p.m.. Meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce.... — Updated 9/26/2016

Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 1719 to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in schools into law. The new law, authored by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona), makes California the 35th state to provide CPR training in high schools, along with Washington, D.C.... — Updated 9/26/2016

Caltrans crews continue work on the I-8 Update Project in Imperial County, from State Route 111 (SR-111) to the California/Arizona border. Lane closures and traffic detours for three separate segments along I-8 may cause significant delays as motorists travel between California... — Updated 9/26/2016

A 4.3 earthquake in the water, just south of Bombay Beach, was registered by the US Geological Survey this morning. The shallow quakes were centered in an area where the San Andreas Fault enters the Salton Sea. There were three small earthquakes at 4:38 a.m before the largest... — Updated 9/26/2016

As Borrego and surrounding towns have seen their electricity bills increased and many consumers are on different rate tiers then before, the Community Choice Aggregation programs are causing concern. The article below by Bianca Kaplanek of The Coast News Group shows how more... — Updated 9/24/2016

Notice of Public Hearing on Oct. 6, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. The Borrego Springs Fire Protection District (BSFPD) will conduct a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the Board Room at 2324 Stirrup Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. The purpose of this hearing is to adopt Ordinance... — Updated 9/23/2016

Many shops across Julian, were left in the dark Thursday thanks to a planned power outage by SDG&E. who have been replacing power poles in the east county. For Julian business owners that meant becoming creative to meet the needs of customers. While some managed to get creative... — Updated 9/23/2016

San Diego County received eight awards in an annual program recognizing innovation by the state’s counties. The California State Association of Counties presented San Diego County with two Challenge Awards and six Merit Awards, the most awards given to any county this year. “The C... — Updated 9/23/2016