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SDG&E Ordered to Acquire More Electricity

The California Public Utilities Commission last week ordered Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric to revisit the results of the state's second demand response auction, and procure additional capacity up to budget limitations. Following the state's second Demand... — Updated 10/5/2016

 

Earthquake Threat Diminished

The quake warning established following the cluster of earthquakes at the Salton Sea is due to expire today, at midday. Although smaller magnitude temblors have been recorded over the last few days, Thomas H. Jordan, director of the Southern California Earthquake Center says “I w... — Updated 10/4/2016

 

Aerobatics In Borrego

There's a free air show going on in the skies above Borrego Springs as pilots start to arrive for training before their competition on Oct. 14-15. Members of the San Diego Hammerheads aerobatic club have been out this week... — Updated 10/3/2016

 
 By Kristine Whitman    News

Rainbow over Borrego

A beautiful rainbow encompassed the valley, September 29 to the surprise of residents. Despite the lack of rain, the rainbow occurred before sunset towards the southeast end of the park. The colors grew brighter towards sunset and... — Updated 10/3/2016

 

Earthquake Update

A series of more than 140 seismic events occurred in the Brawley Seismic Zone, which sits near a fault network that connects the Imperial fault and one end of the San Andreas Fault. The U.S. Geological Services reported temblors that ranged from magnitude 1.4 to 4.3, over a... — Updated 10/3/2016

 

California Rainfall Stats Released

California's 2016 water year ended Friday with a fifth consecutive dry year of low snowfall, according to the Department of Water Resources. The National Weather Service reports above-average rainfall in some communities, and... — Updated 10/3/2016

 

No Possibility of Precipitation

Despite rain storms gathering over the Salton Sea and dark clouds hovering over the mountains yesterday, the skies are back to blue with a scattering of light cloud. Temperatures will stay in the low 90's this weekend before... — Updated 10/3/2016

 

Earthquake Advisory Warning Issued

The California Office of Emergency Services (OES) has issued an earthquake advisory warning residents and officials in Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, Kern and Imperial counties, stating that... — Updated 10/3/2016

 

Anza Borrego Foundations 50 Year Celebration

On April 1, 2017, ABF will celebrate 50 years of partnership with Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This desert season is dedicated to celebrating their many accomplishments, while looking ahead to how they can achieve even greater... — Updated 10/3/2016

 

Borrego Days on ABC

Watch Francoise Rhodes on ABC discussing Borrego Days. The news coverage being provided for this annual event has been phenomenal. Living the Good Life reaches 7 million people, Sunny 98.1 covers the whole of San Diego and... — Updated 10/3/2016

 

Bighorn Fudge - Open for Business

The good news is - the Bighorn Fudge Co. is open for business. The bad news, it's buy two and get one free. Not sure my waistline will cope. But I stopped in for a coffee and bagel this morning and walked out with a slab of mango & coconut fudge. All work, interviews and social... — Updated 10/1/2016

 

Geothermal Companies - Incentive to Employ

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1074, which was authored by Sen. Ben Hueso. The bill, specifically expands the eligible uses of funds in the Geothermal Resources Development Account, to include projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products and other... — Updated 9/30/2016

 

Drop, Cover & Hold On

Following the swarm of recent small magnitude earthquakes that began on Monday near the Salton Sea, the Director of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services reminded local emergency managers and the public to be prepared for... — Updated 9/30/2016

 

BS Elementary School - Fundraiser

Please help support the Borrego Springs Elementary School by participating in their school fundraiser. All proceeds of the fundraiser will go toward buying every student a College-Bound Coyote t-shirt. The school is partnering... — Updated 9/30/2016

 

El Borrego is Open

The popular cafe El Borrego on Palm Canyon Drive, is open for business. Ruby, the owner Carlos's daughter, was behind the counter when we stopped in and says that the first two weeks of business have been busy. "The start of the season has not been as quiet as usual." The family... — Updated 9/29/2016

 

UFO Over Ocotillo

An eye witness reported that the strange lights were back in the sky last night around 10:15 p.m. Although the video was taken in Ocotillo Wells, the lights themselves appeared to be over the Salton Sea area. The witness described... — Updated 9/29/2016

 

Red Ocotillo Open for Business

After a brief period of being closed for refurbishment, the Red Ocotillo has opened its doors to a brand new look this morning. Fresh art lines the walls, a rooster sits proudly in the corner and the floor glistens beneath your... — Updated 9/29/2016

 

West Nile Virus Season - "Prevent, Protect, Report"

It hasn't rained in months and the region is still mired in a drought, but that hasn't stopped the spread of illness or the mosquitoes that carry them. Environmental health officials warn that drought can actually increase... — Updated 9/16/2016

 

Shelter to Soldier - "Live at the Lake"

Shelter to Soldier will be benefiting from a fundraising event co-hosted by Ramona Ranch Winery and Round Up Grill/John Little Catering. The "Live at the Lake" outdoor music, food and wine event is set for Aug. 28 at Lake Henshaw.... — Updated 9/16/2016

 

Mysterious UFO In San Diego Sky

Mystery surrounds a 'fireball' seen over San Diego Mon. Aug 15, as witnesses report sightings from Eastlake, above the City Heights area, and another person noticed them above the San Diego International Airport. NASA experts and... — Updated 9/12/2016

 

Sen. Boxer - Act Faster, Salton Sea

Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., visited the Salton Sea Thurs. Aug. 18, and called for local, state and federal agencies to hurry up with restoration plans. Boxer made her comments after a briefing from local, state and federal offici... — Updated 9/10/2016

 

GoFundMe for Bingo

The Borrego Senior Community Center has been a lifeline for a lot of residents. A place to share meals, get together and of course, play a game or two of Bingo. Tuesday nights sees all eyes on the antiquated equipment as it spits... — Updated 9/6/2016

 

Julian Art Show - This weekend

Some of the newest and greatest works from local artists will be on show in Julian this weekend. In addition to the regular exhibit, there will be a raffle of donated fine art items to benefit the Julian School District, where art... — Updated 9/5/2016

 

Salton Sea - 3.1 Quake

The U.S. Geological Survey have reported a shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was registered early morning, on Wed. Aug. 31 eight miles from Salton City. The temblor occurred at 12:04 a.m. PDT at a depth of 4.3 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 28 miles from... — Updated 9/2/2016

 

White House Steps in to Move Salton Sea Projects Forward

The White House has stepped forward in the fight to save the Salton Sea, a move designed to prove the federal government's commitment to save the Sea and the communities surrounding it. According to a statement from the White House, Wednesday's announcements include: A memorandum... — Updated 9/2/2016

 

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