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Vandal Strikes Mall
Shop owners, residents and visitors were in a state of shock, after seeing multiple businesses at The Mall and The Center vandalized on the morning of March 14. From broken windows, signs destroyed and property in disarray, it was... — Updated 4/1/2022
ALA 853 Probation
The Borrego Springs American Legion Auxiliary has been placed on probation, effective Jan. 16, by the Department Executive Committee pending an investigation into finances and multiple complaints.... — Updated 3/1/2022
Borrego Water District Update
Renovation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) has begun by the Borrego Water District. Plant Manager, Roy Martinez and District Engineer David Dale are responsible for completing the $787,000 Project working with the... — Updated 3/1/2022
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Measuring Heights with Shadows
Sharp-eyed observers may have noticed that, since the first day of winter more than a month ago, the sun has climbed higher in our midday sky. Of course, the sun will continue its daily climb until the first day of summer when it... — Updated 3/1/2022
Audrey Steele Burnand Gifts $57.75M
The estate of Audrey Steele Burnand has gifted $57.75 million to the University of California, Irvine to fund the creation of a new campus wide center that will pursue research into the causes and treatment of depression and also support the UCI-managed Steele/Burnand... — Updated 2/25/2022
Newest BWD Director Finds Challenges, Opportunities
Paul Rosenboom is well on his way after only two months to becoming an effective member of the Borrego Water District's Board of Directors, providing he can get all the acronyms straight – DWR, SGMA, GSP, PSP, PRC, CIP, and d... — Updated 2/25/2022
Utility Rates Climbing
While it took 10 years for average residential electricity and gas prices in San Diego County to rise by almost 15%, new rates that took effect on Jan. 1 will mean price increases of nearly 8% for electricity and 25% for gas going... — Updated 2/25/2022
Home Kitchen Operations Approved
For those folks who love to cook or bake, and who want to make a little money on the side working out of their own kitchen, the County’s new Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) may be just the thing. Operated by a resident in a private home where food is stored, h... — Updated 2/25/2022
Find the Celestial Beehive
Every year around this time, when it seems that wintertime will just never end, I begin looking for signs of springtime. As a child, I'd spend part of each February day on my knees in my mom's garden, brushing away the snow in... — Updated 2/25/2022
Thieves Vandalize BSUSD
The Borrego Springs Unified School District has been the target by vandals who made off with multiple items, including a golf cart, motion lights, a camera, equipment, among several others. The amount of what was taken and the estimated damages has not been fully evaluated at the... — Updated 2/11/2022
Play, Eat, Enjoy!
The Borrego Springs Boys and Girls Club is the only place, outside of school for our students to hang out safely in a supervised environment, eat a healthy snack, receive homework assistance and get some exercise in their state-of-the-art skateboard park and basketball courts.... — Updated 2/11/2022
Revitalization Meeting Discusses
San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond opened his monthly Revitalization Committee Meeting by thanking the Borrego Springs residents that took up the battle with the County’s Redistricting Committee over moving Borrego Springs into another Supervisor’s district, and wo... — Updated 2/11/2022
Nature Watch: "Orcutt's woody aster"
Without more rain, and soon, the Motherlode of a wildflower Superbloom may not happen, but there are still nuggets to be found. Hikers willing to explore the pockets and alcoves of the desert are likely to discover some of the... — Updated 2/11/2022
ABDNHA Webinar Highlights Issues, Updates
The Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association’s (ABDNHA) second community webinar, “Desert Living – Desert Health Webinar 2, Providing Health Care in Remote and Rural Communities,” on January 20, presented a local panel of Borrego Springs’ healthcare providers, discussin... — Updated 2/8/2022
The Celestial River
You can stand outside every night of the year and you won't see stars more brilliant than those of winter. Most remarkable is that during the early evening hours right now you can find three-quarters of the 50 most brilliant stars... — Updated 2/8/2022
Motel Under New Ownership
The Borrego Springs Motel is now under new ownership. Find out more about it in the upcoming issues of the Borrego Sun!... — Updated 2/8/2022
Nature Watch: "Desert Holly"
Christmas snow might be rare here, but the arid sands of Anza-Borrego offer holiday cheer none-the-less in the form of a desert shrub with toothed leaves and tiny reddish fruit that resembles European holly. While unrelated to... — Updated 2/8/2022
A Great Golfing Day
San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond and his son were in Borrego Springs on Jan. 16, enjoying a round of golf at Rams Hill. "I always enjoy visiting Borrego Springs and had a blast golfing with my son. It was my... — Updated 2/8/2022
Borrego Water District Update
As previously reported in the Borrego Sun, Borrego Water District (BWD), Borrego Spring Sub Basin Watermaster, Borrego Springs Unified School District and local non profits have an amazing opportunity to apply for a grant that could bring TEN MILLION dollars to Borrego for... — Updated 2/2/2022
Will There Be A Bloom?
Many are anticipating another wonderful “Super Bloom” in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, however, with the lack of rain, it is not looking too good. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park stated that their scientists are not expecting a Super Bloom this year. “Super blooms are n... — Updated 2/2/2022
FILM FESTIVAL RESCHEDULED
After careful consideration and a lengthy discussion, the Borrego Springs Film Festival Board has decided to reschedule the 9th Annual Festival. Exact date TBD, but at this time, it will possibly be held in March. Due to the increased number of cases with the ongoing coronavirus... — Updated 1/14/2022
An Exciting New Year of Celestial Wonder
Like many people, I enjoy the beginning of a new year. It's always brimming with hope and optimism, as well as endless lists of resolutions we swear we're going to attack, but which usually survive a few days at most. There is one... — Updated 1/13/2022
"Follow the Yellow Painted Road"
Borrego Sun Reporter Michael Sadler captured this photo on Christmas Eve of a wondrous double rainbow landing on Christmas Circle, even the Sun office!... — Updated 1/13/2022
Nature Watch: Mule Deer
The morning sun was just beginning to sweep across the landscape as I came down Montezuma Grade around the sweeping curve into Culp Valley. My eye caught a large animal standing in the middle of the field. Slowing down and looking... — Updated 1/10/2022
Anza-Borrego Foundation Acquires Additional Land
Bri Fordem dreams of the day when Anza-Borrego Desert State Park becomes whole. With the help of a dedicated staff and an active Board of Directors, she is also working to see that dream come true through the recent acquisition of... — Updated 1/10/2022
