Strong Santa Ana winds are occurring across Southern California causing windblown dust in many areas, as well as windblown ash from brush fires that occurred this past summer. The local National Weather Service has predicted strong and potentially damaging northeasterly winds thro... — Updated 12/3/2016

California Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird, has heralded a $14.5 million grant awarded by the state Wildlife Conservation Board to help fund habitat restoration efforts at the Salton Sea. The voter-approved bond funds to the California Department of Water Resources will... — Updated 12/1/2016

After more than a decade of inaction by the state, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has announced that it has no choice but to use the water transfers agreed on in 2003, as a bargaining tool. If the state doesn’t agree to the proposed ten year schedule of restoration for t... — Updated 12/1/2016

California State Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) has announced that his annual Holiday Legislative Open House will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday Dec. 7, at Toyota of El Cajon, 965 Arnele Ave., El Cajon. The free event is an opportunity for Anderson and his staff to... — Updated 12/1/2016

Borregans have experienced Santa Ana winds over the past few days which may cause concern for residents, if the winds carry particulate matter from the Salton Sea dry lake bed west and across the Borrego Valley. The new weather stations operated by the Anza Borrego Desert... — Updated 12/1/2016

Don’t get stuck with a hefty 10 percent penalty. Make sure to pay the first installment of your 2016-2017 property taxes by Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded taxpayers today. In September, the TTC mailed out 989,089 annual s... — Updated 12/1/2016

A potentially strong Santa Ana weather pattern will develop Thursday evening, bringing strong Santa Ana winds Thursday night through Saturday. Sustained winds of 20-30 miles per hour with gusts over 65 mph are possible. The National Weather Service predicts gusty northeast winds... — Updated 12/1/2016

County of San Diego Board of Supervisors are expected to vote in January on whether to conduct a feasibility study on regards to following the recent decision by cities in Northern California, to implement 'community choice aggregation'. Nicole Capretz, the director of the... — Updated 12/1/2016

In its fourth year, the Borrego Springs Film Festival will run January 12-16 at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. The festival has quickly become the "filmmaker's festival" with top-notch films, well-attended screenings and many filmmakers in attendance. It seems... — Updated 12/1/2016

A pedestrian was killed Saturday, Nov. 26, by a vehicle in an area not far from the Salton Sea, officials said. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. firefighters responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of Highway 111 and Avenue 66 in Mecca, according... — Updated 11/30/2016

The Julian Branch Library is pleased to be hosting Sara Schwebel, University of South Carolina Associate Professor, who has recently released The Complete Reader’s Edition of Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell. She collaborated with the National Parks Service and was als... — Updated 11/30/2016

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is getting a big boost in its ongoing goal to keep impaired drivers off our roadways. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded the Sheriff's Department a $250,000 grant that will fund a year's worth of special operations... — Updated 11/30/2016

The National Weather Service has issued an urgent weather message warning of strong gusty winds through this evening, with gusts over 65 miles per hour forecast along mountain ridges and desert slopes. Winds up to 40 mph could occur on the coast and in valleys. At least an inch... — Updated 11/27/2016

Today brings with it a 50% cance of rain showers, with increasing winds for the afternoon. High 64F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph which could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Tonight should be clear skies. Low 42F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow will see the sun return despite a few... — Updated 11/27/2016

As promised, the new owners have already begun to make their changes. A new food and beverage manager has been brought in to sort out the bar and restaurant. Chef Charly has introduced changes to the menu. Gerry is sporting a delectable new uniform but most importantly - new... — Updated 11/27/2016

The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has dropped 12.2 cents over the past 17 days. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire decreased three-tenths of a cent to $2.71. According to figures from the AAA and Oil Price... — Updated 11/27/2016

One issue which has been discussed over the last couple of months, adjusted water rates for mobile home parks and condominiums, was back on the Board agenda in November. Currently these facilities are billed at a uniform rate in between the Tier 1 and Tier 2 residential rates.... — Updated 11/27/2016