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Tenth Annual BSFF Reviews Cont.
The Borrego Springs Film Festival continues to successfully showcase wonderful works by a variety of producers and directors for 10 years now. Here’s some film reviews by filmmakers and members, along with this year’s winners: FILM REVIEWS FROM BSFF COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alicia Wsz... — Updated 3/6/2023
Climate Credit Moved Up, Relief for SDG&E Customers
SDG&E residential customers who have both gas and electric service will see a total of about $104 in bill credit on their February and March SDG&E statements, earlier than in previous years, following a decision made today by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to... — Updated 3/6/2023
BASIC to Host Annual Circle of Art
Basic Assistance to Students in the Community (aka BASIC) continues its commitment to the community through its annual weekend Fine Art Show & Sale; The Circle of Art. The Circle of Art is one of the biggest events in Borrego... — Updated 3/6/2023
Bungalows of the Desert
Imagine setting out to the Anza-Borrego Springs Desert and being able to wake up right in the middle of one of the best places Mother Nature has to offer. Well, thanks to one man's dream, drive and passion, he has made that into a... — Updated 3/6/2023
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Borrego In The Crosshairs, Again
Borrego's perennial celebration of springtime wildflowers is shadowed by a darker perennial – San Diego's incessant musings of turning Borrego Springs into an industrial wasteland. In 2010, Borregans fought off the Sunrise P... — Updated 3/6/2023
Borrego Last Mile PPP Showcase
The San Diego County Comprehensive Broadband Plan puts a high priority on addressing low availability in Borrego Springs In January 2023, the Land Use and Environmental Group (LUEG) of the County of San Diego published the... — Updated 3/6/2023
One Tree Too Many: Borrego Objects Ordinance
Borregans continued to voice their opposition to trimming palm tree skirts at the second public meeting with CalFire Battalion Chief Alex Elward, on the County’s Defensible Space Ordinance, at the library on February 7. There were a number of changes in Chief Elward’s pre... — Updated 2/24/2023
Visitor's View – The Slot
If you are new to exploring Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, or only have a few available hours, one of the most interesting places to discover is The Slot, just a few minutes away from Borrego Springs and accessible by a regular... — Updated 2/24/2023
Karen Libby, First Performance in Borrego
Karen Libby is performing at The Propeller Bar & Grill at the Airport on Thursday Feb. 16, 5: 30 p.m. Karen Libby is a classically-trained pianist and vocalist, singing since the age of 5. Her first piano engagement was with a big... — Updated 2/24/2023
No Superbloom...
Based on vegetation systemics and yearly recorded data, Borrego Anza Desert State Park experts are predicting a "Regular Bloom," not another 2019 Super Bloom. According to Dan McCamish, California State Park Senior Environmental... — Updated 2/24/2023
SVP Placement – Final Argument on Feb. 15, Call for Audit
On Friday Feb. 10, Judge Theodore Weathers held a court review about the on-going proposed placement of Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Douglas Badger at 1619 Zuni Trail in Borrego Springs. The final arguments review is scheduled for Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. and will be open to the... — Updated 2/14/2023
Supervisor Desmond Sworn In
I've officially begun my second term on the County Board of Supervisors. For the ceremony, I was able to choose who I wanted to swear me into office and I was honored to have Bo Mazzetti, Chairman of The Band of Luiseño Indians. On... — Updated 1/24/2023
2023 BSFF Winners
7 Winners Chosen by the BSFF Judges: Animated Film: Space Race – Shane Dioneda Documentary: Game Hawker – Brett Marty, Josh Izenberg Narrative Feature: Paper Dream – Ali Atshani Narrative Shorts: The Problem with Time Travel – Mike Kearby Hispanic/Latin: Living All of Life ... — Updated 1/20/2023
Venus Meets Saturn
You may have noticed a brilliant "star" shining in the southwestern sky at dusk, but you might have missed the other one not far above it. Actually, these aren't "stars" at all; they're planets – the brightest in all the heavens al... — Updated 1/20/2023
Budget Priorities
This week, the Governor released his $297 billion budget proposal. As suspected, the record revenues that contributed to last year’s $97 billion surplus have now subsided, and we are left with a projected $22.5 billion deficit, which could increase further, according to the Legisl... — Updated 1/17/2023
Quake Shakes Borrego
A relatively small earthquake occurred on the afternoon of Jan. 9 in Borrego Springs, according to the US Geological Survey. The M3.3 temblor struck at around 11:42 a.m. about 10 miles north of Borrego, the USGS said. This is the second quake in the area. On Dec. 31, 2022, a... — Updated 1/17/2023
Annual Christmas Bird Count A Big Success
It may be no surprise, but nature seems quite happy in the desert right now. Not only has there been a spectacular fall wildflower display, but also an above average number of wild bird species counted during the 38th annual... — Updated 1/17/2023
Nature Watch: "Spotted Skunk"
They are energetic and cute little stinkers but count yourself lucky if you see one here on the desert floor. The spotted skunk is a rare sight in the desert, although there are records of tracks or recent sightings in the Carrizo... — Updated 1/17/2023
BWD Receives "Present" for Holidays
The ratepayers of the Borrego Water District (BWD) received an early Holiday Gift just before Christmas. One component of the recently adopted $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill approving the 2023 Federal Budget was $3.4+ M for little ‘ol BWD. Specifically, Senator Alex Padilla and C... — Updated 1/10/2023
Water Emergency Declared
The Metropolitan Water District (MWD), which provides 55% of San Diego County’s imported water supply, declared a “Regional Drought Emergency,” on Dec. 14, 2022, calling for the entire region to further cut back water use as all imported water supplies are stressed by droug... — Updated 1/10/2023
Return of the Great Celestial Hunter
One of my favorite constellations in all the heavens has made its grand reappearance in our evening sky, much as Robert Frost described in the opening lines of his famous poem "Star-Splitter": "You know Orion always comes up... — Updated 1/10/2023
Fire Prevention, Creating Defensible Spaces in Borrego
CalFire is coming to Borrego Springs to educate the community about the County’s Defensible Space laws; and waiving enforcement actions for the removal of combustible materials until July 1, 2023. The meetings will be held at the Borrego Library, Thursday, January 19, at 4 p... — Updated 1/6/2023
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star...
It began as a five-verse poem called "The Star" that appeared in the 1806 publication "Rhymes for the Nursery." More than three decades later, this poem by Ann and Jane Taylor was set to music: a 1761 French folk tune that,... — Updated 1/6/2023
Earthquake Shakes
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 struck the morning of Dec. 31, 2022 in Borrego Springs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered about 10 miles north of Borrego, and occurred at about 4:12 a.m. at a depth of about 1.5 miles. Many Borregans... — Updated 1/4/2023
Sleigh Bells Ring, You Recycling?
Santa Claus, jingle bells, gifts, packages and – recycling? Yes! The holidays are a great time of the year to put your recycling skills to work, from all that wrapping paper to gift boxes and even our Christmas trees if you are using a real tree. And, in the holiday spirit of g... — Updated 1/4/2023
