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Anza-Borrego - Annual Sheep Count
Participants in the Annual Bighorn Sheep Count spent their Fourth of July weekend scanning the hillsides of the Anza-Borrego State Park. Planned with military precision and despite the long hike and heat, volunteers, led by Park... — Updated 12/22/2016
County Park Closures for Summer
County Parks and Recreation will close two local parks in August, a precaution taken each year due to the month’s expected extreme heat. Mt. Gower Preserve near Ramona is closed Aug. 1 through Aug. 31. In addition, Agua Caliente Regional Park near Julian is closed all summer; r... — Updated 7/30/2016
Salton City - Temporary Library Closure
The Salton City Branch library will be closed from August 10-19. Time off will be taken for maintenance, inventory and to allow staff to participate in development activities. Regular office hours for all branches will resume August 22nd.... — Updated 7/30/2016
Bill Signed for Vehicle Plates
Aiming at helping catch toll evaders and other lawbreakers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 516 by Assembly Speaker pro tem Kevin Mullin, D-San Francisco, this week after getting approved by the Legislature last month. The bill states that it requires the Department of... — Updated 7/29/2016
Salton Sea - Odor Advisory
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide from in the Salton Sea. Hourly average concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) peaked the morning of July 28 at 60 parts per billion immediately downwind of the... — Updated 7/29/2016
Borrego Rams - Gofundme
A Gofundme page has been set up in support of Borrego Springs Rams. The site has become a popular way to raise money for various causes in the area and this page was started by local resident Elizabeth Stephens, with the goal set... — Updated 7/14/2016
Save Our Sea Sacramento!
Salton Sea residents came together July 2 for EcoMedia Compass's 'Save Our Sea Sacramento!'. Visitors were encouraged to participate in the event by writing to politicians and celebrities at the various activism stations. Despite... — Updated 7/13/2016
UFO Over Ocotillo Wells
Strange lights were seen near Ocotillo Wells last night, June 30. Did you see them? Have you any photos? One eyewitness described their sighting "There were two orange lights in the distance. They were bright and not moving but... — Updated 7/12/2016
Happy 4th of July
A happy Independence Day from everyone at the Borrego Sun. In 1776, Richard Henry Lee stood before the Continental Congress, he gave a simple speech, one that would be the impetus for America gaining freedom. "Resolved: That these... — Updated 7/12/2016
Borrego Springs Airport - New Addition
Borrego Springs Airport has a smart new edition, as the new FBO building is finally complete. With full wheelchair access and all the amenities a visitor could need when flying in and out of this popular airport, the exterior... — Updated 7/8/2016
Borrego Springs - Dust Devil
The day started off as bright and sunny as all the others yesterday, then the storm clouds began to gather. A dust devil made its way past the BAI in Borrego Springs, as a thunderstorm began to move in.... — Updated 7/7/2016
West Nile Virus, Aerial Application Notification
The County of San Diego Vector Control Program (VCP) will conduct its fourth aerial mosquito larvicide application of the 2016 mosquito season at large waterbodies known to breed mosquitoes throughout the county on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. A helicopter will apply larvicide to... — Updated 7/6/2016
What to do this Independence Day - Update
The 4th July will be a three-day weekend full of food, fun and festivities. As families gather together, Americans will be washing down 700 million pounds of chicken and 190 million pounds of beef with $1 billion worth of beer. If... — Updated 7/6/2016
New Electric Rates Now in Effect
July 1 saw the introduction of new electric rate structure following last summer decision by the California Public Utilities Commission. Approval was given to a change in ow electric rates are calculated, which is being phased in... — Updated 7/6/2016
Gun Control - Landmark Legislation
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill, co-authored by state Assemblyman Marc Levine, D-Marin County, Fri. July 1. Assembly Bill 1135, co-authored by Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and David Chiu, D-San Francisco, was among six gun-control... — Updated 7/6/2016
Lost Pets - Let us know
The week following the Fourth of July sees thousands of stray cats and dogs enter shelters nationwide. If you know fireworks are allowed in your area, double check your pet still has a name tag on their collar and fences are... — Updated 7/4/2016
Warner Springs - Boil Water Order
The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health, have lifted the boil water order for the Warner Springs Ranch Resort water system that was issued Thursday June 30, by the State Division of Drinking Water. Following the order, the distribution system was disinfected by a... — Updated 7/4/2016
Highway 86 and Sunrise Drive, Update
UPDATE: The detour is shown on the map with the green line indicating the detour to hwy 8, the yellow shows the road closure. Road closing for a 1 mile stretch between highway 86 and Sunrise Drive begins June. 17. A three mile... — Updated 7/3/2016
Excessive Heat Warning
With temperatures forecast to hit 108f today, we're told that the Borrego Springs High School pool will be open. The thermometers will rise to around 110f for Independence Day before staying at a steady range between 104f to 106f for the rest of the week.... — Updated 7/3/2016
West Nile Virus - Spreading
According to Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, more mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Mosquitoes with the disease were found in Coachella prompting aerial larvicide applications which will continue throughout the summer. More mosquitoes... — Updated 7/2/2016
By Salton Sea - District trashed tax; people fear mandate
Salton Community Services District Regular Meeting on June 15. At the Salton Community Services District (District) meeting, the issue of Burrtec Waste Service becoming a mandatory property tax was stricken from the agenda. It was motioned, seconded and passed unanimously. Mr.... — Updated 7/1/2016
Border Patrol - Weapons Arrest
A motorcyclist attempted to avoid an inspection at the Highway 111 checkpoint Monday June. 27 resulting in a short chase and quick arrest by Border Patrol Agents. The suspect, a US citizen, entered the checkpoint but continued moving in an attempt to avoid an inspection,... — Updated 7/1/2016
SDG&E Exceed Net Metering
SDG&E sounded the alarm a year ago that net metering applications were piling up fast and it has now become the first California utility to breach its cap. Under CPUC's January decision, new net metering customers will be able to keep retail rate remuneration for energy exported... — Updated 7/1/2016
Umpqua Bank supports BASIC with grant
The first official day of summer has arrived and local Borrego Springs kids all are ditching their backpacks for two months of sunshine and play. But in the midst of the fun, many students will face the notorious ‘summer slide’ – a phenomenon that often results in students losin... — Updated 7/1/2016
West Shores High School Welcoming
Friday, June 10, incoming Freshmen at WSHS welcomed the incoming Seventh Grade students from SeaView Elementary School by escorting them from SeaView to the high school. Imperial Valley Sheriff’s Deputies and West Shores Lions Club members served as traffic controllers and e... — Updated 7/1/2016
