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What Happens After People Lose Medicaid Coverage?

At the start of the pandemic, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which included a temporary requirement that Medicaid programs keep people continuously enrolled and, in exchange, states received enhanced federal funding. Under the continuous... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Sir Milo Loftin    News

New Report Highlights Efforts to Protect Businesses, Workers in San Diego County

The County’s Office of Ethics, Compliance and Labor Standards (OECLS) has a new report out highlighting its accomplishments in the 2022 – 23 fiscal year. The Board of Supervisors formed the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement in May 2021 to serve as a central location for... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Dennis Mammana    News

Was Chicken Little Right?

If you viewed the sky last week and you may have thought that Chicken Little's declaration that the sky is falling is correct. Alas, it's not. What you saw was just the annual Geminid meteor shower that reached its peak this year o... — Updated 2/15/2024

 

Carl DeMaio Runs for State Assembly, District 75

Just days after Carl DeMaio announced he is running for California State Assembly to bring the energy and innovative solutions of his Reform California movement into the state legislature, a new poll from national political research firm GS Strategies shows DeMaio has a... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Dennis Mammana    News

Follow the Moon

The moon returns to our evening sky again this week, and you can have some fun watching it cross our sky from west to east. Our nearest cosmic neighbor reached its "new" phase on Dec. 12, when it was located between the Earth and... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Ernie Cowan    News

Visitor's View: Coachwhip Canyon

You might zip right by Coachwhip Canyon while traveling east on Borrego Salton Sea Way, but this short desert wash at the rugged toe of the Santa Rosa Mountains is well worth a little time to explore. Coachwhip Canyon is one of... — Updated 2/15/2024

 

Anza-Borrego Foundation Research Grants

Anza-Borrego Foundation administers scholarships that encourage research in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Colorado Desert for students and professionals. We award the following competitive research scholarships annually. Anza-Borrego Foundation administers two... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Gig Conaughton    News

Have a Happy and Sustainable Holiday Season

The holiday-and-gift seasons are back! Giving them and receiving them help put the happy in the holiday season. But remember to consider sustainability this year as you make your gift-giving plans. That is, finding ways to meet our needs and be generous and happy today while... — Updated 2/15/2024

 
 By Ernie Cowan    News

Nature Watch: "Yellow-Rumped Warbler"

Watching this little winter visitors flying away as you approach will quickly tell you how it got its name. At the base of the black and gray tail feathers there is a bright yellow patch. This is the tell-tale name tag for the... — Updated 2/15/2024

 

Expanded Medi-Cal Coverage

Starting Jan. 1, more San Diegans will be eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage. A new state law gives full Medi-Cal coverage to adults ages 26 – 49, regardless of immigration status. “Expanding Medi-Cal to cover younger adults is desperately needed in such difficult financial tim... — Updated 2/15/2024

 

CA School Ratings: BSUSD

On Dec. 15, the State of California released its annual performance ratings of school districts and charter schools. San Diego County schools showed some improvement, but for many, there were not significant changes as hoped. The ratings are part of the California School... — Updated 2/15/2024

 

Welcome Sign Survey

A committee of locals: Bruce Durbin, Nancy McRae, Jim Dion (Borrego Village Association); Alicia Wszelaki (Path88Productions); Jeff Fancy (Rotary) created a "Welcome Sign Survey" that was introduced at a BVA sponsored booth at... — Updated 2/13/2024

 

Anza-Borrego Desert Photo Contest 2024

The Anza-Borrego Foundation is proud to partner with the Borrego Art Institute and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to present the 2024 Anza-Borrego Desert Photo Contest. Submit your photos of the unique and natural beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park between Nov. 1, 2023 and... — Updated 11/21/2023

 

Asian Cuisine at The Propeller

The Propeller at the Airport had an Asian experience hosted by Pam Lange and Tom Hildebrandt, formerly of Kesling's Kitchen. Their four-course meal was stupendous, starting with the mixed hors d'oeuvres of smoked Korean pork with... — Updated 11/21/2023

 
 By Martha Deichler    News

CRC Open House

She walked up to the Community Resource Center’s booth during Borrego Days and learned about the Mission of the new Borrego Springs Community Resource Center: ”To provide a full range of social support services to our rural community, especially to those who are dis... — Updated 11/21/2023

 

De Anza Country Club Burned

Just after 1 a.m. October 30, crews arrived to the scene of a fire at De Anza Country Club in Borrego Springs. As crews arrived, about 75% of the building had been involved in heavy fire. Crews were able to contain the fire quick enough to prevent it from spreading to the nearby... — Updated 11/21/2023

 
 By Ernie Cowan    News

Nature Watch: "Salton Sea, Winter Birding Paradise"

As the triple-digit heat of summer fades to more comfortable temperatures, migrating birds will begin to arrive at nearby Salton Sea, transforming this great inland saltwater lake into a birding paradise. Until spring, hundreds of... — Updated 11/21/2023

 

Cyclists Break Records

Over 200 cyclists from all over the world were back in Borrego Springs to compete in the annual 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trials, Nov. 3 to Nov. 5. These time trials are qualifying events for the Race Across America held in the summe... — Updated 11/21/2023

 

De Anza Burns

A devastating fire has burned down the historic De Anza Country Club, causing nearly $2 million worth of damages. Shortly before 1 a.m., Cal Fire received a call from a nearby resident reporting that they heard an explosion at the... — Updated 11/21/2023

 
 By Ernie Cowan    News

Visitor's View: Pumpkin Patch

Halloween may be over for this year, but that's no reason to stop looking for the Great Pumpkin tucked away in the eastern fringes of the Borrego Badlands. After all, desert season is here and it's time to explore some of the more... — Updated 11/21/2023

 
 By Martha Deichler    News

OLAX (Organización de Latinx) Hosts Day of the Dead in Style

Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in many places in Mexico on November 1 to honor deceased children and November 2 to honor all deceased adult family and friends. Families build colorful and meaningful altars to... — Updated 11/21/2023

 
 By Nikki Symington    News

Wildlife: Fact of Borrego Springs

Wildlife is a fact of life in Borrego Springs; and, one that most enjoy. However, occasionally residents run into situations from injured to dead animals and don’t know where to seek help. For information on the San Diego County Services regarding wildlife call: 619-236-2341: C... — Updated 11/9/2023

 
 By Dennis Mammana    News

Happy Martian Halloween!

I've always enjoyed Halloween. I mean, how often can we dress up as crazy characters and wander the neighborhood without being locked up? But did you know that Halloween has an origin that's rooted in the heavens? It all goes back... — Updated 11/9/2023

 

Youth and Seniors Center Leader, Board Member Barb Stephenson Retires

The Borrego Springs Youth and Seniors Center Board of Directors lost a stalwart member when Treasurer Barb Stephenson announced that she was stepping down and relocating back to her home town in Washington State. Barb joined the Board back in 2018 and brought a large set of skills... — Updated 11/9/2023

 
 By Ellen Fitzpatrick    News

Trunk-or-Treat Lights Up the Night

Twenty decorated trunks, a magic hut, a fortune teller, spooky tunes, books galore, friendly firefighters and an array of live lizards made our Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event a fabulous experience this year. Many thanks go to Cal... — Updated 11/9/2023

 

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