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Visitor's View: Coyote Canyon – Miles of Adventure, Beauty
For visitors who enjoy one of the more remote areas of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, October 1 is somewhat like New Year's Day as "Desert Season" arrives, and the summer closure of this area is lifted. Coyote Canyon is closed to... — Updated 11/9/2023
Shine On, Harvest Moon
If I were to ask you what makes the harvest moon so special, would you know the answer? Many stargazers know that the harvest moon occurs during the autumn, around the time that harvests take place. Some might even say that it's no... — Updated 11/9/2023
Autumn Is Coming ... Finally!
Seasons come and seasons go, and over our lives we've all become accustomed to this pattern. When I was young, I looked forward to summer because we got a few months off from school and had great weather to swim, travel or just lay... — Updated 11/9/2023
The Best Masks for Protection
Masking is a critical public health tool for preventing spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask. To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, CDC continues to recommend that you wear the most protective mask you can that fits well... — Updated 11/9/2023
County Community Development Block Grant Apps Open
The County of San Diego’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) has opened the 2024 – 25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Applications. Applications are available online, including a printable hard copy option at www.sdhcd.org. HCDS will accept app... — Updated 11/9/2023
57th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival
Mark those calendars folks, for the 57th annual Borrego Days Desert Festival on Oct. 21 and 22. It is time to begin the season here in Borrego Springs, and what better way to do it at with the highly-anticipated event of the... — Updated 11/9/2023
Borrego Springs Groundwater Basin
The Borrego Springs Groundwater Basin is blessed with a watershed that is primarily State Park land and does not contain the typical potential contaminants found in developed and populated areas. Agricultural and turf irrigation uses inside the Basin creates potential for the... — Updated 11/9/2023
Nature Watch: "Scaly-breasted Munia"
If you spot one of these little birds at your seed feeder, your first reaction might be, "oh, someone's pet has escaped from its cage." You would be partially correct. The scaly-breasted munia has long been a popular cage bird. It... — Updated 9/14/2023
County on Pace to Meet 2030 Climate Action Goals
The County is making climate action progress by providing clean air and water, green jobs and improving public health, according to the 2022 climate action report. The County is helping the community thrive by protecting the region... — Updated 9/14/2023
Rams Hill Plans
The BWD Board wanted to hear the latest about the future plans for Rams Hill, allow for public input and ask questions. Representatives from Rams Hill accepted the invitation and made a presentation to a standing room only crowd and BWD Board on September 8. The obvious issues... — Updated 9/14/2023
Visitor's View – Desert Survival Handbook
An old desert sourdough once warned me, "everything you encounter out here either pokes, bites, scratches or stings." With more than 50 years of sand in my boots, I can truthfully say that's an accurate statement. From the... — Updated 9/14/2023
Teen Struck in Warner
A 16-year-old was killed on July 30 after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his skateboard in Warner Springs, a California Highway Patrol Officer said. According to CHP, the incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. on State Route 79, north of Peralta Drive in Warner Springs. The... — Updated 9/14/2023
Pigeons and Doves: Coexisting with Wildlife
There are five species of doves and two species of pigeons in San Diego County. Project Wildlife helps about 1,100 pigeons and doves every year. Most calls to Project Wildlife will be about Mourning Doves and Rock Doves (pigeons).... — Updated 9/14/2023
A Celestial Time Machine
If you've ever wished you could travel back in time like Marty McFly in "Back to the Future," you may be out of luck. But if you'd like to stay right where you are and see into the past, well, that's something you can do quite... — Updated 9/14/2023
New County-Led Partnership Begins Riverbed Outreach
A County-led partnership awarded nearly $17 million in State funds to help people experiencing homelessness along the San Diego River had its first outreach event Wednesday. After setting up a central assistance point using the Live Well On Wheels mobile office, the outreach team... — Updated 9/14/2023
Nature Watch: "Snake ID"
Summer in the desert often means you might encounter snakes, especially at night when they are more active while trying to avoid high daytime temperatures that can be life threatening for them. Unlike mammals, snakes are unable to... — Updated 9/14/2023
The Celestial Dragon
As August arrives, the full moon will overwhelm our night sky with its light. But once the moon leaves the early evening sky later in the week, you might enjoy getting out and searching for Draco, the dragon. Now, Draco isn't one... — Updated 9/14/2023
Anza-Borrego Home Electrification Pilot
On July 27, the Department of Energy (DOE) released long-awaited guidance on the federal home energy rebates made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes an allotment of $582 million in rebates for California. New research conducted by the Beneficial... — Updated 9/14/2023
Study of Softeners Underway
During August, the Borrego Water District will be initiating a process to quantify the number of in home water softeners in its sewer service area. The data gathered and subsequent Study is required by the State of California as part of BWD Discharge Permit to operate its Wastewat... — Updated 9/14/2023
Push for Change Continues
Local elected leaders in San Diego County continue to push for changes to the methodology used by Liberty Healthcare, CA Department of State Hospitals (DSH), and the Superior Courts concerning how and where SVPs are placed on Conditional Release and public safety. Their letters ta... — Updated 9/14/2023
Visitor's View – Inspiration Wash
The days may be sizzling right now, but it's not too soon to begin planning those fall desert adventures when mild weather and the vast open spaces of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park welcome your exploration. A good way to launch... — Updated 9/14/2023
Rams Hill Recognized
Once again, Rams Hill has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses in their latest biennial rankings for 2023- – 24. Rams Hill moved up in the rankings from 98th to 91st. “We are honored and humbled to be a part of this very prest... — Updated 9/14/2023
SDG&E Credit
Given the increase in natural gas prices, the distribution of gas and electric climate credits for 2023 will be accelerated to provide some winter bill relief to customers. As a result, rather than receiving your gas credit in April and your electricity credits in August and... — Updated 9/14/2023
Wildlife: Coexisting with Hummingbirds
There are seven species of hummingbirds in San Diego county and 80% of those that are brought into the triage center are Anna's hummingbirds. It's important to know that hummers need food often and have to stay warm so they should... — Updated 9/14/2023
Mountain Biker Dies
After assisting in the search for four hikers, a mountain biker died in the Carrizo Gorge area of the Jacumba Mountains on July 15. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office later identified the good samaritan as 24-year-old Kai Torres Bronson of Otay Mesa. The incident w... — Updated 9/14/2023
