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Borrego Springs - Homicide - Arrest Made
Brett Leslie Boynton, was found dead Saturday morning at his Verbena Drive home. Mark Peter Waugh, 53, has been arrested for bludgeoning and possibly strangling Boynton to death. Waugh was originally detained Saturday morning as a... — Updated 9/2/2016
Borrego BASIC - Earns an A+
The BASIC Reading Academy have completed their first annual summer schooling session and are ready for a well deserved break. Teachers and students have achieved so much over the last few weeks. All participating children were... — Updated 9/2/2016
Borrego Today
Weather today, high 109°, wind 5-10 MPH, Humidity 35%. Photo taken coming in on Montezuma road this morning Temperatures should drop below 100f over the weekend before picking up again on Tuesday.... — Updated 9/2/2016
Santa Ysabel County Preserve Under the Spotlight
County News Service have interviewed Supervising Park Ranger Michael Hubbell, in order to highlight the beauty and nature of the Santa Ysabel County Preserve. See below for the interview, conducted by Michelle Mowad. Explore Santa... — Updated 9/2/2016
County Offices to Close for Labor Day
County of San Diego offices, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. County parks, campgrounds, and neighborhood day-use parks will all be open during normal business hours. Essential services such as law enforcement... — Updated 8/30/2016
Welcoming Words from School Superintendent
A few words from the new Superintendent Mark Stevens as we approach the first day of school for 2016/2017 Message from Superintendent: It’s almost time!!! I can’t believe that this is our last week of summer vacation. School will be starting September 1st. We are extremely exc... — Updated 8/30/2016
Hand-only CPR in Schools
Today, AB 1719, legislation to include hands-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instruction in schools, has been sent to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk for signature after passing in the California State Legislature by a unanimous vote. “As an Emergency Medical Technician for... — Updated 8/30/2016
'SDG&E Set to Stifle' Community Choice Energy
Also known as community choice aggregation, or CCA, community choice energy brings local control. Municipalities allow residents and businesses to choose alternative energy providers. In some instances, cities or local jurisdictions may choose to establish their own energy... — Updated 8/27/2016
Salton Sea - Check to Save
Governor Jerry Brown, on Friday Aug, 27, signed Senate Bill 1416 by Senator Jeff Stone (R-LaQuinta), that will allow Californians to help restore the Salton Sea. The bill passed the State Senate last week by a 37-0 vote. The new law will allow Californians to make a voluntarily... — Updated 8/27/2016
Ramona Crash - DUI Arrest
Roy Dunkin, 51, has been accused of driving drunk and killing 24 year old San Diego resident in a head on crash just outside of Ramona, Aug. 20. Dunkin is accused of hitting Lucas Riley's Mini Cooper, setting the car on fire; by the time crews arrived on scene, flames had fully... — Updated 8/25/2016
Moon To Help Predict Earthquakes
The earthquakes in California's San Andreas Fault, are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon, according to a new study printed in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Led by Nicholas J. van der Elst,... — Updated 7/27/2016
This Week in Borrego
Although the heat is forecast at a 'balmy' 111f today, the rest of the week will see the mercury rise to highs of 117f by Friday. The Borrego Days Planning committee are meeting at 4.00p.m. today and would welcome volunteers. Drop... — Updated 7/25/2016
California Breaking Solar Records
Thanks to this week's triple-digit heat wave, California has hit a new solar generation record. According to figures from California's Independent Solar Operators Corporation (ISO) which operates most of the state's grid, 8,030... — Updated 7/24/2016
Borrego Springs - High Temps
It's another hot day across Borrego as temperatures range from 114f up to 117f. If you need to cool off tomorrow head off to Ramona for Watermelon Days at the Oasis Camel Dairy July 6 & 17 for a fun filled day of shows, games,... — Updated 7/22/2016
Road Runner Club House Fire
Fire crews have tackled a house fire at the Road Runner Club. The fire has now been contained. Initial reports name the homeowner as Brenda. Fortunately she and her dogs were not in the property but staying in a friends guest... — Updated 7/21/2016
Update on Christmas Circle
Landscaping around the buildings at Christmas Circle is complete. New drought resistant surface should protect the buildings from water damage and cut down on the amount of water required to maintain the popular meeting... — Updated 7/21/2016
Salton City - Residents Fighting Court Closure
A citizens group calling themselves the “North End County Task Force” is currently attempting to gather support to prevent the pending the third closure of the Brawley Courthouse. Residents from Palo Verde, Salton City, Niland, Calipatria, North Shore, Westmorland, Bombay Bea... — Updated 7/21/2016
Pic of the Day
Beautiful sunset in the desert with last nights temperatures at 98°f and falling. Temperatures today are forecast to reach a high of 112f. If you have any photos of Borrego, Julian, Ocotillo Wells or the surrounding areas that... — Updated 7/20/2016
IID Meeting, Date Change
The Imperial Irrigation District Directors have announced a date change for their August 16th meeting. In order to accommodate attendance at the Water Board meeting the scheduled meeting will now take place on Monday, August 15th. The State Water Resources Control Board will have... — Updated 7/20/2016
By Borrego Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Borrego Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau met for their monthly meeting today, July 19, at 8 a.m. Erick Lund, CEO and President of San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce, made a presentation to the board regarding a Mutual Chamber Support & Collaboration Proposal he is... — Updated 7/19/2016
Four Corners Fire - Update
Update - Following further mapping, the IC have updated the acreage to 133. Fire still holding. CALFIRE reports that the evacuation order for the Four Corners area near Ramona has been lifted. CALFIRE is also reporting that the Feather Fire is holding at 55 acres. Residents asked... — Updated 7/19/2016
IID Board Meeting
The Imperial Irrigation District Board (IID), held two Public Rate Hearings last week, one in El Centro and one in La Quinta The hearings dealt with the proposed Net Energy Metering Successor Program which the IID are scheduled to make a decision on at their meeting Tue. July 19.... — Updated 7/18/2016
One More Thing
What truths do you, personally, hold to be self-evident and how do you protect them? In your earnestness to see justice done, do you also remember that we are a nation of compassion? Are you reminded over and over and over, that the more things change the more they stay the same?... — Updated 7/17/2016
New Firehouse for Salton City
I’ve heard tell that if it weren’t for the termites holding hands, the old Salton City Fire Department Firehouse would have fallen down. Having done yeoman battle with these incessant fellows (thanks to Earl Pratt our place is winning!), I can personally state that I am gre... — Updated 7/17/2016
Summer Lunches
Do you like serenity ... silence ... scenery ... service? Then go have lunch in the bar at The Arches. My friend and I went on a very hot day and it was a delight. They even drove us in from the parking lot – be kind to old ladies.... — Updated 7/17/2016
