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2023 Old Glory Relay
The Old Glory Relay is 1 Flag. 50 Days. 4,000 Miles. The Old Glory Relay is a National movement showcasing the strength, grit and commitment of American Veterans in support of their well-being. This year's Relay began on April 1... — Updated 6/8/2023
De Anza Breaks Ground
A meeting and groundbreaking ceremony was held at the De Anza Desert Club on April 26. Prior to the groundbreaking, General Manager Ramien Shalizi presented various slides showing costs for the new landscaping and water management... — Updated 6/8/2023
SVP Badger Arrives
On or about May 11, Sheriff's deputies visited houses in the Deep Well Community of Borrego Springs to deliver notification about the pending placement of Sexually Violent Predator Douglas Badger in their neighborhood. Neighbors re... — Updated 5/31/2023
Oh Mother, What A Great Day It Was!
Over 250 folks came to celebrate and thank their mothers and grandmothers at Christmas Circle on May 14, American Mother's Day. (Mexican Mother's Day is always on May 10). With the financial support from Rams Hill, We Klean,... — Updated 5/31/2023
What A Wildflower Season!
This season's unexpected wildflower bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was a spectacular treat for new and returning visitors to the Park! And what a show it was for about four months – one of the longest wildflower seasons i... — Updated 5/31/2023
2023 IAC36 Spring Hammerhead Roundup
Eyes were to the sky once again, as the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Chapter 36 San Diego Hammerheads were back for the Spring Roundup competition from April 27 – April 29 at the Borrego Valley Airport. Despite the t... — Updated 5/31/2023
Capital Project Activity
Replacement of the Twin Tanks is well underway as anyone can see driving into town on The Grade. The southerly tank has been removed to facilitate construction of the new tank, with a capacity equivalent to the two old tanks. Once the new tank is complete, the northerly tank will... — Updated 5/24/2023
County District 4 Community Continues to Be Served
The nearly 700,000 residents living in San Diego County’s Fourth Supervisorial District will continue to be served by County government after Supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s resignation at 5 p.m. on May 15. Access to mental health care, self-sufficiency services, parks and rec... — Updated 5/24/2023
St. Barnabas Welcomes New Pastor
On May 1, 2023, the parish of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church welcomes Father David and Naomi Madsen to their community. He will be the new rector/pastor. Dave Madsen was born and raised in Colorado, and his wife Naomi grew up in... — Updated 5/24/2023
BMA Receives American Legion Gift, Seeks Others
Having just sponsored the Community Easter Sunrise Service, the Borrego Ministers Association (BMA) received a gift from the Borrego American Legion Post 853, accepted by Co-Chairs Pastor Mateo Mamea and Father Michael Plekon from... — Updated 5/24/2023
Wildflower Surprise
It was warm for a spring day with temperatures nudging the low 90's as we bumped along the dusty road into Coyote Canyon last week. Most of the wildflower have vanished at lower elevations, so this adventure seemed to be more... — Updated 5/24/2023
More Hawks Than Ever
Borrego Hawkwatch 2023 is officially completed, but the count of migrating Swainson's hawks continues because of the unprecedented numbers of birds stopping in Borrego Springs on their journey north of South America. Officially... — Updated 5/24/2023
Borrego Springs Radio Station? Why Not?
Borrego Springs is a small desert town with a unique lifestyle. While it offers various resources and services for its residents, it lacks a local radio station. However, having a local radio station would bring many benefits to the community. Let’s explore why a local radio s... — Updated 5/11/2023
Keeping It Dark for the Birds
Borrego Springs is in the middle of the Swainson's Hawk migration season. Migrating Swainson's are a joy to behold. They kettle up on a helpful air current, set their wings and take off like a battalion of RAF planes to northern... — Updated 5/11/2023
Senate Bill 832 Stalled
Bipartisan legislation by Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones, which aimed at preventing the state from continuing to secretly dump Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) in unsuspecting communities, was stalled on April 11 in the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 832, the... — Updated 5/10/2023
BWD Purchases Water Rights
The BWD Board of Directors has executed Agreements for the acquisition of water rights and property owned by William Bauer. The $1.3 million, 120 acre parcel acquired is the Citrus Ranch located farthest to the North in the entire... — Updated 5/10/2023
BVSC Elects New Members
The Borrego Valley Stewardship Council (BVSC) elected its 2023 slate of Team Leaders at its annual meeting, April 12, in the Borrego Library. The elected Team Leaders are: Bri Fordem, Anza-Borrego Foundation; Kathy Dice, Borrego Water District; Martha Deichler, Borrego Springs Uni... — Updated 5/10/2023
USPS Rate Hike
The United States Postal Service (USPS) filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect on July 9, 2023. This proposed rate increase includes a price increase in periodical mail and a three-cent increase in the price of... — Updated 5/10/2023
Hantavirus Squeaks Positive
A deer mouse collected during routine monitoring from a rural area near Boulevard in San Diego County has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus. The last reported deer mouse finding was in Warner Springs on July 25, 2019, and three deer mice and one brush mouse... — Updated 5/10/2023
Visitor's View – Wind Caves
If they call the wind Mariah, then surely, we must acknowledge the artist who created some of the most spectacular formations in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Oceans, floods and even fire from ancient volcanoes certainly had a... — Updated 5/10/2023
Nature Watch: "Desert five-spot"
You know there is something special about things that have several names. That's certainly the case with a delicate and colorful wildflower known as the Desert five-spot, lantern flower of the Chinese lantern. It's not a blossom... — Updated 5/10/2023
Non-Profits Encouraged to Apply for SDG&E Grant Funding
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) invites community-based organizations to submit proposals for grant consideration from the SDG&E Community Assistance Fund, a new $10M shareholder-funded charitable effort. This two-phase grant program seeks to provide roughly 20 nonprofits with a... — Updated 5/1/2023
Seven Reasons to Say "NO" to the County's Decarbonization Plan
With the hearing for the plan to reduce carbon, called the Regional Decarbonization Framework to be brought before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (BOS) being rescheduled to May 24, it is time to continue taking action. The Regional Decarbonization Framework (RDF) – t... — Updated 5/1/2023
SDG&E Seeks $100M in Federal Funds, Wildfire Safety
As part of its commitment to reduce the impact of infrastructure costs on electric rates, this week, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) submitted an application to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) seeking up to $100 million in federal funds through the Grid Resilience... — Updated 5/1/2023
Board Supports Senate Bill 832
At the recent San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting, one of the three important actions taken was in regards to supporting Senate Bill 832. SB 832 would prioritize public safety when placing Sexually Violent Predators. In a statement by Supervisor Jim Desmond, he thanks Se... — Updated 5/1/2023