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Watch Out for Wildlife Campaign
Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remind motorists to remain alert for wildlife on roadways during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs September 18-24. "We urge motorists to remain alert and be... — Updated 9/22/2016
Harvest Moon - Tonight
Every full moon rises around the time of sunset, and on average each successive moonrise comes about 50 minutes later daily. But, on September and October evenings – because of the narrow angle of the ecliptic to the horizon – the... — Updated 9/20/2016
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Helicopter Rescue off Indian Head
An eye witness reported a helicopter circling around Indian Head this morning in what ended up being a rescue of a stranded hiker. W. W. Harpst III. a resident of Julian, spends a lot of time hiking the trails and photographing... — Updated 9/20/2016
Big Cats Heading to Town
One resident living near Palomar Mountain got a surprise while eating their breakfast - "7 am and these two young mountain lions sauntered by our home and stopped and just looked at us. For at least a minute. Explains why we... — Updated 9/19/2016
New Olla for Anza
A new olla has arrived at the Imperial Valley Desert Museum today. Having come to the attention of Betsy Knaak, Executive Director of Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association, the large ceramic vessel arrived intact to take... — Updated 9/19/2016
Salton Sea - Conservation Grants
Federal conservation grants rants of $2 million each are going toward conservation efforts near the Salton Sea, in Colton and in the rapidly developing west side of Riverside County. “This shows continued federal commitment to our conservation plan,” said Charlie Landry, exe... — Updated 9/18/2016
Warner Springs - Shooting, 1 Person Arrested
A 51 year old woman was found lying inside a home in the 1000 block of Camino San Ignacio on the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation around 11:46 p.m Fri. Sept 16. The victim was taken to hospital with trauma to her upper body in Warner Springs, according to the San Diego County... — Updated 9/18/2016
Sewathon at Zipper Creations - Last Day Today
Go in to Zipper Creations today between 8-8 and sew some pillowcases for Ronald McDonald House - they now have 68 finished pillowcases towards their 100 pillowcase challenge. After the final count on September 26 the pillowcases... — Updated 9/18/2016
Warner Springs - Arsenic Levels Rising
According to a new report by the Environmental Integrity Project, the Warner Unified School District is one of 95 water systems in California with arsenic levels that exceed the states recommended threshold. Despite receiving a notice of noncompliance by the EPA in 2013, state... — Updated 9/16/2016
Fresh Faced Borrego
Jim Wilson and Frank Murillo have been out in the sun giving the iconic Borrego Springs sign a makeover. Frank also did the wooden signs for the churches and the sign for ABDNHA. Temperatures climbed back up to 112f in places... — Updated 9/16/2016
Salton City - $175,480 Meth Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a woman suspected of smuggling methamphetamine on Thursday. The incident occurred after a 21-year-old woman approached the checkpoint in a gray 2014 Nissan Sentra. A Border Patrol detection... — Updated 9/16/2016
Big Horn Sheep at Palm Canyon
A hike at lunchtime in the desert heat is never a good idea, but our lack of get up and go this morning was rewarded by the sight of a small group of male Big Horn Sheep. Making the most of the shade in the car park of Palm... — Updated 9/16/2016
Fire Dept. - Keeping it Tidy
If you like having fun with ropes, then you should come out and watch Borrego's fire department out training. This week I caught up with them along Montezuma Grade. Tires, that had been discarded by tippers, were perfectly placed... — Updated 9/16/2016
Season Opening Sundowner
As our Sundowner Committee Chair, Brad TIdwell, said...this venue is absolutely one of the best Sundowner locations. He said it is perrrrrrrrrrrfect! Go check out the facility. The Borrego Springs Club of the Boys & Girls Club of... — Updated 9/16/2016
Salton Sea to Sacramento
Let's show Sacramento that we're ready for action at the Salton Sea. EcoMedia Compass are organizing a trip to be heard across the nation. Reserve your seat on our Charter Bus to attend California's Salton Sea at the Secretary of... — Updated 9/16/2016
Flags Flying for 9/11
The flags are flying in Christmas Circle in remembrance of the victims, survivors and families of 9/11.... — Updated 9/16/2016
What's Hot in Borrego
What's hot in Borrego? Apart from the towns people, who have seen summer refusing to loosen it's grip, are the preparations for Borrego Days. Updates will be announced at today's meeting, 4p.m. So far there are many favourites... — Updated 9/16/2016
Borrego Days Planning Meeting
The Borrego Days planning committee are coming up with a host of great ideas for the festival and changes to schedules are keeping them on their toes. Monday Sept. 12 saw Martha Deichler come along with students from the Interact... — Updated 9/16/2016
Schools In
Watch out for those kiddoes scurrying to and from cars and buses. West Shores Girls’ Volleyball is in session, too. The Lady Wildcats are lookin’ sharp – playing with finesse and determination. JV looks good, as well. It was really satisfying to see Esme (Esmerelda Manri... — Updated 9/13/2016
Sea View Elementary Goes Robotic
Sea View Elementary School in Salton City is not only the first elementary school in the Coachella Valley Unified School District to have a Student Technology Club, it is the also the first to have someone without a heartbeat, or even a heart for that matter. The 4th through 6th... — Updated 9/13/2016
Grape Stomp Festa!
This year, the Juilan Grape Stomp Festa celebrated their 20th Anniversary; a old-world tradition of "kicking off your shoes, rolling up your pant legs and letting tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet!" The event took... — Updated 9/13/2016
Montezuma Accident
One local resident found themselves in a nerve wracking situation Sept. 9 on the Montezuma Grade just outside of Borrego. Local sources have named the driver as Victoria Kahn. Eye witnesses on the scene shortly after the accident,... — Updated 9/13/2016
Borrego Springs - Wind Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory which will be in effect until 9.00 p.m Tuesday. The valley should see southwest to west winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph in the northern areas. Caution when driving on exposed roads as the strongest winds will... — Updated 9/12/2016
Borrego Days Planning Meeting, TODAY
Borrego Days Planning Meeting, TODAY, Monday 9/12, 4:00 PM at the Chamber (Next meeting Monday, 9/19, 4:00 PM)... — Updated 9/12/2016
Borrego Today
Okay, the staff at The Borrego Sun have a lot of talents and as we skip through town with girlish glee, it's hard to imagine any of us are over the age of 21. But contrary to popular belief, we have yet to locate the 'Fountain of... — Updated 9/11/2016
