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Microgrid Phase 1 - Rams Hill Golf Course
Phase I of an installation that aims to save $300,000 per year, has been completed by Stratean subsidiary, CleanSpark, is its first commercial microgrid in partnership with San Francisco-based builder Webcor and solar service provi... — Updated 9/2/2016
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Killing the Colorado River
Imperial Valley farmers are coming under increasing scrutiny for using the vast majority of the state's water. A desire to utilize the consistent weather despite the natural resources available, will always be an impossible balanci... — Updated 9/2/2016
Santa Ysabel - Magical Mountain Playhouse
Fox 5 San Diego has highlighted one of Santa Ysabel's hidden treasures. Tucked in the mountains is the work of art and home, of renowned San Diego architect James Hubbell. 50 years ago, Hubbell and his wife Anne started began... — Updated 9/2/2016
SDG&E - New Energy Storage Projects
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) have approved a proposal by San Diego Gas & Electric to build two new energy storage projects in San Diego County. In May, the CPUC directed Southern California electric utilities... — Updated 9/2/2016
Honorary Mayor Holds Town Close to Heart
Since accepting the Honorary Mayor position two years ago, Sylvana Meeks is getting ready to hand over the reigns to a new Mayor. Although she will be greatly missed in her position, she will continue to be involved in the... — Updated 8/31/2016
UCI Graduate Student Creates Tutorial on the Salton Sea
Amberle McKee, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology and Evolution Biology, at the Francisco J. Ayala School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine has prepared a tutorial on the Salton Sea. The tutorial takes the viewer... — Updated 8/25/2016
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the News
The Weather Channel captured this footage of a storm over Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Aug. 21.... — Updated 8/25/2016
Borrego Springs Frank Himmerich - Passes Age 84
Borrego Days Desert Festival have written the sad news about the passing of a long term resident of Borrego Springs. Frank Himmerich died, August 23 at 84 years of age. Our hearts are very heavy. Frank was a sweet, gentle always dependable volunteer in the Chamber/CVB Welcome... — Updated 8/25/2016
Blue Cut Fire - 100% Contained
An estimated 105 homes and 213 other structures have been reported destroyed as over the last week more than 82,000 residents were evacuated. Fire officials have stated Tues. Aug. 23, that what now ranks as the 20th most destructive wildfire in state history, has finally been... — Updated 8/23/2016
Salton Sea Advocate - Regulate Water Transfer
Tim Bradley, the director of the University of California, Irvine’s Salton Sea Initiative, spoke before the State Water Board, Aug. 16. He stated that while there is “no question” about the right of the water transfer, he fears an imminent public health threat, “the questio... — Updated 8/23/2016
Semi Blows Tire at Border Checkpoint
A big-rig carrying manure, blew a tire Mon, Aug. 22, while approaching the border checkpoint in Salton City. At around 11:00 a.m., the blown tire caused the vehicle to cross lanes and head toward the border station, hitting the... — Updated 8/23/2016
Borrego Springs - Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued an small stream flood advisory due to heavy rain and thunderstorms moving eastward. Doppler radar has indicated the following areas will likely experience flooding - Hwy 78... — Updated 8/22/2016
Covered California Consumer's Privacy Measure Signed into Law
Senator Joel Anderson’s Senate Bill (SB) 514 was signed into law by Governor Brown today. The bill allows applicants to indicate whether or not they want assistance in completing the Covered California application, and prohibits the applicant’s personal information from being sha... — Updated 8/22/2016
Borrego Springs goes International
All roads in Borrego Springs lead to Christmas Circle, a natural choice to be the first experience a group of international travel agents will have of the town on their arrival in October. Through collaborations and support from several Borrego businesses and organised by the... — Updated 8/22/2016
Blue Cut Fire - 83% Contained
Fire officials say the Blue Cut Fire is now 83 percent contained and has burned 37,020 acres. Firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots within fire lines. The San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control asks pet owners to check local shelters for their lost... — Updated 8/21/2016
Ramona - Road Closures
Two separate crashes in Ramona have created Sig Alerts, forcing long-term shutdowns on Southbound 67 and Northbound SR 67 at Poway Road. A fatality accident has shut down State Route 67 in both directions for 8 to10 hours. is closed at Archie Moore Road. A SIG ALERT has been... — Updated 8/21/2016
Boxer Calls for Accountability on Salton Sea
A 2014 study from the Pacific Institute, a global water think-tank, found that Californians could face $70 billion in costs, ranging from lower property values to dramatically higher health care costs for respiratory illnesses, if action is not taken to save the sea. Following on... — Updated 8/20/2016
Blue Cut Fire - 68% Containment
The Blue Cut fire in San Bernardino County has consumed just over 37,000 acres, caused the evacuation of close to 82,000 residents, and destroyed 96 single family homes and 213 outbuildings. Cal Fire said in an update Sat. Aug.... — Updated 8/20/2016
Labor Day DUI Patrols/Checkpoints
With the unofficial end of summer almost here, the Sheriff's Department is stepping up efforts to stop impaired drivers from hitting the road leading up to Labor Day. Watch for increased DUI patrols by deputies across the county beginning on Friday, August 19th through Labor Day... — Updated 8/20/2016
Blue Cut Fire - Update
Fire crews working on the Blue Cut Fire, have been able to increase containment to 26% on the blaze overnight, state officials. Although a lot of progress was made Thursday with slowing the fire's spread, 34,500 structures are... — Updated 8/20/2016
Wild Fire Update
Bluecut Fire Several incident commanders and speakers from various agencies have provided updates to the Bluecut Fire, saying fuels are extremely dry and very explosive this time of year leading to unprecedented fire growth. "It hit hard. It hit fast. It hit with an intensity... — Updated 8/18/2016
Salton Sea - Odor Alert
According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide at the Salton Sea, will once again be emitting a smell similar to rotten eggs. The alert will be in affect until Friday afternoon as hourly concentration levels of the gas peaked at... — Updated 8/18/2016
Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Application
The County of San Diego Vector Control Program (VCP) will conduct its sixth aerial mosquito larvicide application of the 2016 mosquito season at large waterbodies known to breed mosquitoes throughout the county on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. A helicopter will apply larvicide to... — Updated 8/18/2016
Blue Cut Fire - 30,000 Acres
The Blue Cut Fire has continued to grow rapidly, quickly spreading from its original five acres Tuesday morning to its current 30,000 acres with no containment. Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency. Despite 1309... — Updated 8/17/2016
Turkey Vultures Around the Circle
Tuesday, Aug. 16, four turkey vultures were seen at the picnic tables at Christmas Circle, meeting with several ravens. As we approached, the turkey vultures flew the scene and Russell Webb caught a photo of one flying by the... — Updated 8/17/2016
