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Rain in Borrego Springs
What started off as another beautiful day in the desert yesterday, soon saw thunder clouds rolling across the mountains. A much needed break from the heat as the rain fell.... — Updated 9/2/2016
Salton Sea in LA Times
The LA Times today claims that the 'State is years behind on projects to protect wildlife at Salton Sea, officials and activists say'. A statement that is difficult to argue with. 'The California Legislature appropriated money to s... — Updated 8/31/2016
Mass Migration Missing From Salton Sea
Despite the steps being taken to raise awareness and pull in ideas and funding, the rising salinity and an increase in detritus accumulating from farm runoff, sees the plight of wildlife ill equipped to wait for human... — Updated 8/31/2016
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
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
Experts Talk Salton Sea
As residents and environmentalists begin to lose patience with the lack of action from state officials and regulators, AirTalk spoke to two experts to find out the consequences of inaction for the Salton Sea, and how the state is... — Updated 8/19/2016
Borrego Days - Call for Sponsors
Borrego Days Sponsorship Opportunities offer great brand visibility, and charitable donations are most warmly appreciated! Every year, the hard working committee struggle to fund Borrego Days and maintain the high quality and variety of entertainment on offer. If you or someone... — Updated 8/17/2016
Border Patrol - Rescue Migrants
Local police and emergency medical services responded to a 911 call on Friday in El Centro. The emergency call came from six people, believed to be migrants, who were trapped in a locked railroad boxcar. With temperatures around 108 degrees, the men soon found themselves in... — Updated 8/17/2016
BSR - Guarantees A Birdie on The Golf Course
Word is spreading that the night life in Borrego Springs is worth getting out of bed for. You could say that living in the desert is a hoot. Mark Cote, Superintendent at the Borrego Springs Resort Golf & Spa, spotted this owl near... — Updated 8/16/2016
Salton City - $394,320 Meth Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents have had a successful weekend after pulling a total of $394,320 worth of meth off the streets in two separate events. Four individuals have been arrested for suspected of drug smuggling over the weekend, after agents discovered packages of met... — Updated 8/16/2016
BSUSD Announce Change to Free Meals
Borrego Springs Unified School District has announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for 2016-2017 school year, which would allow for all children at all schools/sites to be... — Updated 8/16/2016
Heat & Fire Warning
Heat advisory is in affect through Sunday until Tuesday as weather is predicted to be around 114f. Fire Weather Watch in effect from 2.00p.m. Monday through Wednesday evening for strong gusty winds and low humidity. Temperatures should cool slightly from Wednesday, through to the... — Updated 8/15/2016
Towns Working Together for Tourism
Borrego Springs and Julian are two of the towns who have agreed to come together to form the "Back Country Coalition.”. An initiative led by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, five rural towns including Ramona, Valley Center, Alpine, Borrego Springs and Julian are working together t... — Updated 8/14/2016
Coachella - Signing Off
KPSI Newstalk 920 AM and KWXY 1340 AM have both gone silent after both stations went off the air Friday. KPSI began in 1956 and KWXY in 1964, making them two of Coachella Valley's oldest radio stations. The stations are owned by... — Updated 8/13/2016
EPA - Air Quality Grant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have provided a $750,000 grant to AQMD to teach volunteers how to properly measure air quality around their homes, neighborhoods and workplaces. “This research will provide tools communities can use to understand air pollution in their n... — Updated 8/13/2016
IID Meeting, Date Change
The IID Board will be meeting on Monday. Aug. 15 instead of their usual Tuesday, prior to a two week break. Imperial Irrigation District Board meeting will convene at 8.30a.m, take public comments, and then go directly into closed session. Public Session begins at 1.00p.m. The... — Updated 8/13/2016
Last Night for Perseids
Tonight is the last night to see the Perseids meteor shower at it's best. If you have any photos send them in and we can put them on the site. Just let us know where and when and include your name. Pictures or videos can be sent direct to sfhowarth@gmail.com to get straight on... — Updated 8/12/2016
SDG&E - 811 "DigAlert"
SDG&E are sounding the alarm to remind customers to phone the 811 "DigAlert" number two days prior to carrying out any ground works. According to official records, SDG&E shows incidents of damage to natural gas pipes have risen 75... — Updated 8/12/2016
Coachella Valley Resident Positive for Zika
Following a recent rip abroad, the first case of Zika has been reported in the Coachella Valley after a woman tested positive with the virus. The woman, who officials have declined to identify, contracted Zika while traveling to Guatemala. Officials say she is the second... — Updated 8/11/2016
Idyllwild - 3.0 Quake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 struck Wed. August 10, approximately six miles south of Idyllwild. The quake struck at 3 p.m. at about 14 kilometers depth, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries or damage have been reported. The U.S.G.S. says the quake was... — Updated 8/11/2016
Drinking Water - Toxic Chemicals
According to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), for six million people in the U.S, their public drinking... — Updated 8/10/2016
Paid Your Taxes?
Dan McAllister, the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector announced this week that his office will begin to mail default notices to taxpayers who failed to pay their first, second or both installments of the 2015-2016 property tax bill(s) or have a prior year unpaid tax bill. T... — Updated 8/10/2016
Salton Sea Under Discussion in Sacramento
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia chair of the Select Committee on Renewable Energy Development and Restoration of the Salton Sea will be convening a hearing at the state Capitol on the Salton Sea. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm in the California State Capitol in Room 127 Last... — Updated 8/10/2016
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
