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SDG&E - Supporting Regional Fire-Fighting Needs
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today unveiled the latest additions to its fire-preparedness toolkit for this year, which includes the return of the Erickson Skycrane "Sun Bird" for the seventh straight year. The helitanker, which... — Updated 8/20/2016
Gas Prices Falling
According to gasbuddy.com, gas prices are heading in the right direction thanks to an oversupply of fuel. "High gasoline inventories, which are up 11.8% from this time last year, will continue to be a thorn in the side of refiners... — Updated 8/19/2016
Salton Sea - Prudence or Prevarication
Christopher Cockroft, an avid supporter and campaigner for the Salton Sea, has made public a letter he wrote to Felicia Marcus, Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board. The letter raises some good talking points. It also... — Updated 8/19/2016
$16 mil Grant to Fight Zika
The California Department of Public Health awarded $16 million to states and territories to fight Zika. Awards range from $200,000-$720,000, although the exact amount of California's award has not been disclosed, the news follows... — Updated 8/19/2016
Borrego Springs - Earthquake 3.5
Residents were woken at 7.35 a.m. this morning by a 3.5 temblor. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time. The epicenter was reportedly 7 miles SSW of Borrego Springs. Some residents felt a smaller 1.9 quake around... — Updated 8/16/2016
Climate Change Breaking Records
A study based on the work of more than 450 scientists worldwide confirmed on Tue. Aug 2, that 2015 was the warmest year on record for land and sea. The State of the Climate report, published by the American Meteorological Society,... — Updated 8/14/2016
PR Company to Help ABF Celebrate 50 Years
In time for it's 50th anniversary, the Anza Borrego Foundation (ABF), has employed the services of J. Walcher Communications, a San Diego public relations and marketing agency. In order to build public awareness of the Foundation... — Updated 8/13/2016
Perseid Meteor Shower - AUG 11 - 12
The Comet Swift-Tuttle is on it's way and with it comes, what will undoubtedly be, the most watched meteor shower of the year. During a peak display, 60 or more Perseid meteors may be seen each hour streaking across the dark sky.... — Updated 8/13/2016
Governor Brown Pauses Regional Grid Plan
At the beginning of August, United States District Court Judge Anthony J. Battaglia ruled that Imperial Irrigation District’s court case alleging monopolistic practices by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) could proceed. “IID is pleased that the case against CAI... — Updated 8/9/2016
Salton City - $109,280 Meth Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man suspected of drug smuggling after packages of methamphetamine were discovered in a backpack and also hidden inside a vehicle compartment on Friday. The 26-year-old United States... — Updated 8/8/2016
Borrego 3.5 Quake on Film
Two local residents caught the moment Borrego Springs was shaken awake Sunday 8/6/2016. There were no reports of damage or injuries following the 3.5 quake.... — Updated 8/8/2016
GMO Mosquitoes Could Fight Zika
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have given the go ahead to a British companies genetically modified (GMO) mosquito. Following months listening to public comments to the release of a draft environmental impact study, the FDA have announced that it is officially giving OX513A... — Updated 8/7/2016
County Immunization Survey
Some residents may be getting a call from the County Health and Human Services Agency’s Immunization Program in the coming months. Eleven interviewers will be calling residents Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The i... — Updated 8/7/2016
Solicitation of Interest - Salton Sea Dust Suppression Projects
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors have authorized the Imperial County Executive Officer Ralph Cordova Jr., to release guidelines for a Solicitation of Interest for Dust Suppression Projects at the Salton Sea. Following the... — Updated 8/6/2016
APCD-IEA Blue Sky Leadership Awards
Each year the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (District) recognizes three businesses or organizations for their outstanding and innovative efforts in improving air quality. By recognizing the organizations that... — Updated 8/6/2016
Elementary School Renovations
The scheduled work on Borrego Springs Elementary school is on schedule and the outside of the buildings have been painted. Renovations to the bathrooms and classrooms are also underway and all works should be completed in time for... — Updated 8/6/2016
Linda Haddock in the News
Local resident Linda Haddock, was interviewed by KPBS for their news segment "San Diego Leads Way In Reshaping Nation’s Power Grid". Excerpt below:- Borrego Springs sprawls across a mostly flat desert valley about 80 miles east of San Diego. When the afternoon wind blows in the su... — Updated 8/6/2016
Public Health Crisis - Zika Threat Escalates
Two babies have been born with Zika-related microcephaly from mothers who were infected with the virus, the California Department of Public Health announced Thursday. As of July 28, 15 babies had been born with Zika-related birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Contr... — Updated 8/5/2016
Ford Vehicle Recall
Ford Motor Co. is recalling approx. 830,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles in certain parts of the country to fix a faulty side door latch that causes the doors to pop open while the car is in motion. The Dearborn-based automaker has... — Updated 8/4/2016
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West Shores - Ready, Set, Go!
Pick up nine 10-pound bags of potatoes, somehow strap them to your body and walk up and down the bleachers in a distance equivalent to 110 floors. How did you do? Personally, I couldn't make it past strapping on bag #3. Now, imagin... — Updated 8/4/2016
Music on the Mountain - Fred Benedetti
It's the first Tuesday of the month, and Henry and I are off to enjoy another concert. This evening is Fred Benedetti, Classical and Spanish guitarist. He was born in Sasebo Japan and started playing guitar at the age of nine. In... — Updated 8/4/2016
First in County - West Nile Virus
The first human infected with the West Nile virus in San Diego County, has been confirmed. A 51-year-old El Cajon woman has become the first locally acquired human case of West Nile virus this year according to the San Diego... — Updated 8/3/2016
Julian StarFest - Tomorrow
Julian StarFest begins tomorrow. The 3 day event offers opportunities to observe the stars, a bustling vendor exhibition area, opportunity drawing, astronomy swap meet, guest lecturers – all while sharing camaraderie with fellow a... — Updated 8/3/2016
West Shores - Back-to-School
I am absolutely chagrined that I didn’t realize how soon school starts here on the West Shores: Pupil-free days are August 15 and 16 and students return August 17. Please take the extra time needed (and it IS needed: we’ve all been caught in that fabled “drop-off” line!), drive s... — Updated 8/3/2016
Rain Dried Up for Desert
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are still being forecast as a possibility through today, however the likelihood of monsoon storms hitting the desert has been reduced from 40% to 20%. Humidity is staying at 56% with temperatures expected to be a high of 105f. The next couple... — Updated 8/3/2016
