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Senator Seyarto: Legislation Assisting Disabled Veterans Signed into Law
Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is pleased to announce that SB 82, establishing universal document standards for determining eligibility for the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption, has been signed into law. Currently, it is up to county assessors which types of documents... — Updated 11/9/2023
By County New Chief Sustainability Officer
The San Diego County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ) has a new chief at the helm. In addition to her unbridled passion for service and helping others, Eden Brukman brings more than two decades of sustainability leadership experience to the role. Brukman... — Updated 11/9/2023
Housing Action by State
Community meetings prioritizing issues for Borrego, always have low cost housing that meets the needs of a family, and different types of housing are at the top of the list. The following are some important housing bills passed by the legislature this year. For investors wishing... — Updated 11/9/2023
Four Planets and a Moon
This week, the moon illuminates our evening sky as it drifts in its monthly orbit around the Earth, and it will be accompanied by the four outer planets of our solar system. On Oct. 23, look for the moon to lie just to the... — Updated 11/9/2023
Visitor's View: Hawk Canyon
It doesn't take much imagination to let your mind travel back in time as you first enter this mystery canyon with growing expectations of stumbling upon some wild west hideout of a bygone era. And why not? You are traveling into a... — Updated 11/9/2023
New Reign Begins: 2023 Miss Borrego
As the music built up with tension and the lights shining on stage, the crowd waited in anticipation to hear whom of the seven contestants would be named Miss Borrego 2023 – 24 on Oct. 14, held for the first time at the Borrego Spr... — Updated 11/9/2023
Fallowing Alternatives Study Underway
BWD, Borrego Springs Watermaster and T2 are cooperating together on a farmland fallowing study to look at alternatives that can be incorporated over the years as farmland is retired and water rights transferred. The Borrego Subbasin Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) lists several... — Updated 11/9/2023
Borrego Watermaster Coming to Borrego
The Borrego Springs Watermaster Board of Directors will be holding its next semi annual meeting in Borrego Springs on November 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. Prior to the formal meeting Staff and Consultants will holding informative Town Hall session on various... — Updated 11/9/2023
Halloween: What's the Stigma?
Note: If you have black cats, as I do, do not let them out during the Halloween season. Unfortunately, too many people still believe black cats are either evil, or bad luck. Among the more reprehensible Halloween traditions are torturing or killing black cats. Black cats still... — Updated 11/9/2023
Another Borrego Days
The 2023 57th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival kicked off yet another opening of a new season here in Borrego Springs. Under the leadership of Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Françoise Rhodes, taking charge of the... — Updated 11/9/2023
Akrofest Wow's Again
Akrofest 2023 ws back in Borrego Springs with pilots from all over the world competing, showcasing their artistic aerobatic skills in the International Aerobatic Club Chapter 36's annual Akrofest Competition, Oct. 13 and Oct. 14.... — Updated 11/9/2023
Explore Wildlife with Watson
Anyone who regularly checks into Borrego’s Facebook – Borrego 92004 – is familiar with Julian Watson’s video posts of animals as they stop by a watering hole during their nightly escapades. There’s Bob the bobcat, scratching his back on his favorite tree posts. There are coyot... — Updated 11/9/2023
Pints 4 the Park
Over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the annual Pints 4 the Park, Anza-Borrego Foundation's annual fundraiser at the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center on Oct. 14. Guests enjoyed craft beer donated by Pure Project... — Updated 11/9/2023
Rise in COVID Cases, Hospitalizations in SD County
Doctors and health officials are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across San Diego County, and the latest set of subvariants is dominating the spread. Experts say thanks to widespread vaccinations, COVID-19 is becoming less severe. But while the latest surge... — Updated 11/9/2023
Senator Seyarto: Announces Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway
Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to announce the passage of SCR 25, designating the portion of I-15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway. Deputy Calhoun was... — Updated 11/9/2023
Ring of Fire Eclipse!
When did you last see an eclipse of the sun? Seems like ages, doesn't it? The last one visible from North America occurred six years ago – on Aug. 21, 2017. If you missed it, you'll have another chance on Saturday, Oct. 14, and y... — Updated 11/9/2023
Final Words from Our Mayors
Our reign ends soon. We, your Honorary Mayors, Anne and Jim, want to express our thanks to each and every one of you. Thank you for all your kindnesses, past, present and future. We have been mayors for two full years now. Our... — Updated 11/9/2023
Mr. Overland Marries Overseas
Joe Raffetto, owner of California Overland in Borrego married Silvia Monetti from Italy, on Saturday Sept. 16 in Ognio, Province of Genoa, Italy. The ceremony was held at The Church Di San Rocco in the tiny village of Ognio, and... — Updated 11/9/2023
Visitor's View: Light Pollution
Residents and frequent visitors to Borrego Springs understand the thrill of being able to see a night sky emblazoned by a sparkling overhead view of the Milky Way. It's not that way in many places, and the bad news is that... — Updated 11/9/2023
Sponsor Group Meeting
Borrego Springs Sponsor Group Chairperson Rebecca Falk is stepping down after six years in the leadership position, according to discussion at the October 5, 2023 monthly meeting. She will remain a member of the group, and Vice President John Peterson is considering taking on the... — Updated 11/9/2023
Nature Watch: "Ocotillo"
Those iconic desert plants known as ocotillo are usually something written about in the spring when their spindly coachwhips are tipped with fiery red wildflowers. But if you have been out and about, you may have noticed the... — Updated 11/9/2023
Bargain Barn
The Bargain Barn is now open, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The Bargain Barn is located just off Christmas Circle, 767 Avenue Suestra.... — Updated 11/9/2023
Kesling's: New Management
Kesling’s Kitchen is under new management. Chris Vassar and Solomon Bello are leading a group who have taken over the lease of Kesling’s. He tells the Sun that there will be major refurbishment undertaken with plans to open in the coming year. Stay tuned. More details coming soo... — Updated 10/30/2023
District 4 Election
The District 4 Supervisors race will go to a runoff election this November, after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote. The runoff will be between the top two candidates, Monica Montgomery-Steppe (D) and Amy Reichert (R). The successful candidate will fill the vacant... — Updated 9/14/2023
Wildlife: Coexisting with Bees is A Matter of Life or Death
Native bumble bees are essential to the resilience of both agriculture and native ecosystems, and the loss of these and other native pollinators can have far ranging ecological consequences. Bumble Bees are now listed as... — Updated 9/14/2023
