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Parks Champion Jim Wilson
July is Parks and Recreation month and as part of the celebrations, County Parks and Recreation invited members of the community to vote for a Champion. A volunteer who makes a real difference. Four nominees from around the county... — Updated 12/22/2016
LGBT History Heading to School
The State Board of Education has approved curriculum changes for children as early as the second grade, to reflect an education more in line with today's evolving society. Students will learn age-appropriate lessons about families... — Updated 8/1/2016
State Water - Targets Eased
Despite the continued dry weather, the State Water Resources Control Board has eased targets for individual water districts. Having recently announced changes to policy for limiting water use, that could eliminate the reduction... — Updated 8/1/2016
Flags Fly in Rememberance
Veterans Detachment, flying flags around Palm Canyon today in remembrance of the Korean War. Today, on the 63rd anniversary of armistice, we thank our Korean War Veterans for their courage & sacrifice.... — Updated 7/31/2016
Extreme Heat Warnings Continue
Temperatures are expected to soar to between 111 and 116 degrees today and Thursday. A National Weather Service heat advisory for the deserts is set to remain in effect from 10 a.m. today until 8 p.m. Thursday. According to the... — Updated 7/29/2016
Salvation Mountain in the News
KESQ News Channel 3 & CBS Local 2 news channels have been out in the Salton Sea to highlight the struggles being faced by volunteers working to preserve Salvation Mountain. Since Leonard Knight's passing in 2014, the landmark has... — Updated 7/29/2016
Ramona Brush Fire - 100% Contained
Update CalFire state that the fire is now 100% contained and damage remains at 28 acres with no casualties reported due to the blaze. CalFire reports the Ramona Rock fire is currently covering 28 acres and 85% contained. Flames... — Updated 7/27/2016
Extreme Heat Across Borrego
In some parts of Borrego Springs temperatures reached 120f yesterday Fri. July 22. There will be plenty more sunshine today with highs predicted to be near 115F with SE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Borrego Springs library will be open as... — Updated 7/27/2016
Preventing Mosquito Bites
The first case of Zika virus has been reported in the County, and the mosquitoes capable of carrying it have been found in the Coachella Valley. Bill Walton, UC Riverside professor of aquatic entomology and ecologist, explains what does and does not work to keep the mosquitoes... — Updated 7/27/2016
West Nile Virus - County Larvicide Application
The County of San Diego Vector Control Program (VCP) will conduct its fifth aerial mosquito larvicide application of the 2016 mosquito season at large waterbodies known to breed mosquitoes throughout the county on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A helicopter will apply larvicide to... — Updated 7/27/2016
Cyclists Re-routed on I-8
Beginning Monday, Aug.1, bicyclists traveling on Interstate 8 (I-8) through Imperial County will have a new option to assist in completing their trips as major construction continues on the I-8 Update Project. The shoulders of I-8... — Updated 7/27/2016
Salton Sea - Geothermal, Former Employee Sues
A former employee of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the owners of 10 geothermal plants on the Salton Sea, is suing his former employers. Graeme Donaldson, who now works for the IID as the utility's Salton Sea program manager, claims he was illegally fired from his job running... — Updated 7/27/2016
General Mills Recall - E. coli
Since December, 46 cases of E. coli infection have been reported. The most recent illness reported began on June 25. The outbreaks has prompted General Mills to announce another expansion of its flour recall. The move was prompted by an announcement from the U.S. Centers for... — Updated 7/26/2016
A/C Maintenance Advice During Extreme Heat
With excessive heat warnings continuing across the valley, many homes are relying on air conditioners to keep cool. If an air conditioning unit isn't properly maintained, it could malfunction and start a fire. Do you have lights... — Updated 7/25/2016
By Summer Hours For Borrego's Open Restaurants
The Arches-- Borrego Springs Resort-- 760-767- -5700 Open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. No lunch Monday and Tuesday Calico’s Coffee and Homemade Goodies-- 760-767- 7747 Daily 7 a.m to 7 p.m. Siesta break, 2 to 4 p.m. Carlee’s Place-- 760-767- 3262 Daily 11 a.m to last call. Car... — Updated 7/25/2016
Julian Chamber BBQ
The evening of Wed. July 20, found me and Henry heading for Menghini Winery just north of Julian, to attend the Julian Chamber of Commerce BBQ. This is always a great event. Music and PA system was provided by DJ Dave of Julian.... — Updated 7/25/2016
Border Agents - 14 pounds of Meth in Muffler
A 35-year-old Mexican national approached the Highway 86 checkpoint Sat. July 23, driving a white 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A Border Patrol detection canine alerted to the vehicle and agents conducted a secondary inspection. Following an intensive search, agents discovered a... — Updated 7/25/2016
Border Agents Arrest Sex Offender
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported sex offender on Fri. July 22 Agent made contact with the man after observing him north of the International Border fence, and determined that he was illegally present in the United States. Border Patrol agents... — Updated 7/25/2016
Senior Center Lunch Menu - This Week
Lunch will be served at the Senior Center at noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday except on noted holidays. Please call for reservations by 1:00 p.m. the previous day. 760-767-3116. Suggested donation, $6. Lunch to the homebound seniors is delivered Monday through Friday. If you... — Updated 7/25/2016
Stanford Study - Groundwater Solution
A new study carried out by Stanford University shows an affordable solution is within reach for California's strained water supplies. Published in San Francisco Estuary & Watershed, the study reveals the costs and benefits of... — Updated 7/22/2016
Borrego Springs Cool Zone
The Borrego Springs Library will be open extended hours as a Cool Zone due to the excessive heat forecast for this weekend. The library will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.... — Updated 7/22/2016
Woman Found Dead at Navy Seal Bomb Facility
A 68-year-old missing woman has been found dead at the Navy Seal bomb training facility located southeast of the Salton Sea. A Navy range master found the body of Laura Johnson, an Ontario resident, close to her vehicle Wednesday, July 20, at the facility near Niland. Johnson was... — Updated 7/22/2016
Hot, Hot, Hot
Despite forecasts predicting a high of 115f today, parts of Borrego are already reaching 117f and climbing. Considering tomorrow should reach the same temperature, it will be interesting to see what high it reaches and if we will once again be in the record books. Remember pets... — Updated 7/21/2016
Board of Supervisors Vote on Helitanker
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tues. July 19, to negotiate terms with San Diego Gas & Electric over funding and usage of a Sikorsky S-64 helitanker. With several wildfires having already broken out across the... — Updated 7/21/2016
Heat Advisory
A heat advisory remains in effect as temperatures are expected to reach 115f today, before increasing to highs of 117f Fri, July 22. Temperatures will show a small decrease from Mon, July 25 with the possible chance of thunderstorms, Tue, July 26.... — Updated 7/21/2016
