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Save Our Sea - Being Seen
Ecomedia Compass have been responsible for a wide range of initiatives in order to get the word out about the plight of the Salton Sea. July 2 saw 'Save Our Sea Sacramento!'. Visitors were encouraged to participate in the event by... — Updated 12/22/2016
Postal Service - Commemorating John F. Kennedy
The Postal Service will commemorate John F. Kennedy's 100th birthday with a Forever stamp next year. The stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th president of the United... — Updated 9/21/2016
Calm in Borrego
Following yesterdays rain, the humidity is sitting at 85% with 46% chance of rain and thunderstorms this evening. Highs of 83 f dropping to low 60's this evening, the temperatures should stay cool until Monday, when they will be... — Updated 9/21/2016
Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a flood warning Doppler radar indicated steady rain moving across the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains and into the Coachella Valley. The rain is moderate to heavy at times. This will likely cause urban and small stream... — Updated 9/20/2016
Borrego Springs - Board of Directors Meeting
Borrego Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau met for their monthly meeting today, Sept. 20, at 8 a.m. President Patrick Sampson acknowledged in his report, that it is indeed raining outside. He also reported that La Casa del Zorro has seen visitor numbers increase this summer... — Updated 9/20/2016
Lost & Found in Borrego
A CAMERA TRI-POD was found in Borrego Springs around Sept 9/10. If you have lost one and can identify it, please call the Borrego Sun office on 760-767-5338 so we can pass on your details.... — Updated 9/20/2016
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Water Overdraft Requires Community Action
If you've been following any of the recent articles in the Borrego Sun and elsewhere regarding California's water shortage and the new State law striving to address the issue, you've heard of SGMA (pronounced 'sigma'). But what... — Updated 8/21/2016
Borrego Springs Library Gets Crafty
With temperatures rising and plenty of fun on offer, Borrego Springs library is the 'coolest' place in town. Making dream catchers and reading books filled the morning for the kids yesterday, Thurs, July 21. After lunch, supplied... — Updated 8/17/2016
Westmorland - 4.1 Quake
On Sun. July 31, at 9:21a.m, a 4.1 tremblor was reported 10 miles SW of Westmorland at a depth of 2.0 miles. No damage has been reported and it was the largest of five quakes in the same day. The smallest was a mere 1.9. Anza... — Updated 8/11/2016
Salton City 500 Winner - Cream Puff
The Salton City 500 was billed as the Indianapolis 500 of endurance boat racing, and it was a sledgehammer on boats. John Fell, current owner and restorer of Cream Puff, which was built in 1961 for the unlimited class of inland... — Updated 8/10/2016
State Mandate - School Vaccines
As parents prepare to send their children off to school, August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The County Health and Human Services Agency is reminding parents to check their children's immunization records and schedule... — Updated 8/9/2016
Music Exploration Workshops
One of the great new programs offered by our local library is the Music Exploration Workshop held on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for our youths as well as anyone who wishes to expand their musical knowledge... — Updated 8/8/2016
UFO Across California
Social media lit up as bright as California's skies Wed. July 27 and captured videos of a UFO. Witnesses as far as Utah, Arizona and Nevada, reported a slow moving fireball with a green hue travelling through the skies. The object... — Updated 8/8/2016
Save Our East County Lakes
A petition has been launched online to save two East County Lakes. Witnesses claim firefighting aircraft had to go to alternative water sources, farther away, during the Border Fire - in which two people died, due to the city of... — Updated 8/7/2016
Perseid Meteor Shower on the Way
After last nights Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower, Borrego's dark skies will once again be the best place to stargaze come Aug 12-13. Perseid meteor shower will burst into light this August as Earth passes through the long trail left... — Updated 8/5/2016
Thunderstorms Possible by Monday
With the area suffering continued extreme heat warnings and temperatures remaining over the 100f for the next few days, we could see a possible respite by Mon. Aug 1. As monsoon season gets underway, a thunderstorm with 40%... — Updated 8/4/2016
Countdown to Voting Begins
It is never too early to register to vote. While Election Day is several months away, and the last day to register to vote is October 24 (any new or amended forms must be postmarked by midnight of that date), I am compelled to spur folks on to voting in possibly the most... — Updated 8/3/2016
The Science of Borrego Outfitters
It may be an advert for Hydro Flask, but Ben from Borrego Outfitters manages to show just how hot it can get in Borrego Springs.... — Updated 8/2/2016
Borrego In the Clouds
Borregans have woken up to the stench of the Salton Sea drifting through the valley and shrouded in clouds. Todays forecast calls for 20% chance of rain and partly cloudy. A stray thunderstorm is possible. Highs today of... — Updated 8/2/2016
BASIC - Summer Reading Program
BASIC has launched their newest initiative - The Second and Third Grade Summer Reading Academy. In order to boost the reading abilities of students in the Borrego Springs school district, BASIC are sponsoring a Summer Reading... — Updated 8/2/2016
Storm Warning
Doppler radar has been tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hwy 78 between Julian and Ocotillo Wells and along Highway S2. The storm has been relatively stationary, however has prompted an extreme weather advisory. Dime sized hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible... — Updated 8/1/2016
Borrego Springs - Storm Update
Weather reports have reduced Borrego's chances of getting storms today, from 40% - down to 20%. Humidity is staying at high levels, currently 41%. Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray thunderstorm is possible. Highs near 105F The odor from the Salton Sea is still prevalent around town... — Updated 8/1/2016
Audubon California Steps in for Salton Sea
Conservation groups have been vying unsuccessfully for years to stop the slow-motion ecological disaster at the Salton Sea, but that isn't scaring Audubon California away now. "There's just no way that you can talk about doing... — Updated 8/1/2016
SGMA Q&A
(Condensed from an article by Borrego Water District Director Lyle Brecht) Q&A •What is the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act or SGMA? A new law that requires all medium and high priority groundwater basins in the State to be brought into balance by 2040. •Does SGMA apply to... — Updated 8/1/2016
Lions Club Year-end Recap
At the recent year-end meeting of the (mighty) West Shores Lions Club, held at the Town Pump in Westmorland, members and guests were regaled with a summary of the year’s accomplishments. Club President Lion Fred Guibault, delivered the recap: Lions around the world have been c... — Updated 8/1/2016
