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Car on Fire
A car was on fire Tuesday, July 23 at the corner of Foursome and Tilting T in Borrego Springs. The fire department quickly responded to blaze, containing the fire before it spread onto any vegetation or nearby residential areas.... — Updated 7/23/2024
Tips on How to Protect Yourself in This Heat
Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that can cause heatstroke, exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache and even death. Children... — Updated 7/22/2024
One Year: CalFire Provides Change
It has officially been one year since the Borrego Springs Fire Protection District transitioned into CalFire San Diego County Fire Protection District, with the transition taking place on July 1, 2023. The SDCFPD is managed and staffed under a contract with the state’s D... — Updated 7/20/2024
Fudge Owners Take Over
After an opportunity presented itself to the Fifes, they stepped toward that direction and are now building a legacy of their own in Borrego Springs. Jeremy and Sarah Fife are the new owners of Bighorn Fudge aka The Fudge Factory.... — Updated 7/19/2024
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Summer Hiking Safety
Hiking in the desert during the summer heat requires careful planning, skill, and preparation. While we recommend finding activities that do not require extensive amount of time outside in the heat, we do get asked what are "safe"... — Updated 7/18/2024
Borregans Fighting Fire
Two local recent high school Borregans were spotted assisting on the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara. Wesley Sexton and Jonathan Garcia, alongside their Oak Grove crew 6 were hard at work.... — Updated 7/17/2024
Determination of Passion Radiating in Borrego
Meta Skin Studios in Borrego Springs welcomed its newest esthetician in May, and she is quite the familiar face. Brianna Del Bono, Borrego Springs resident and 2022 graduate of Borrego Springs High School, is just 20-years-old,... — Updated 7/10/2024
Record High Temps
Borrego Springs added another feat to the record books, recording a scorching 120 degrees on July 8. This surpasses the previous record of 117 degrees, that was set back in 1976. An excessive heat warning was placed for the desert and inland valley communities, as temperatures... — Updated 7/8/2024
Borrego Springs Music Festival Summer Music Classes
Borrego Springs Music Festival kicked off its free summer music program for students Wednesday June 19. Fifteen enthusiastic students showed up with many staying for multiple classes. Guitar class was the most popular. Ukulele, key... — Updated 7/7/2024
RH Construction Update
As of June 28, 2024: Summer has arrived in Borrego Springs, bringing unwavering sunshine and high temperatures. The newly planted TifTuf bermudagrass is thriving in the warm conditions. Construction has proven to be swift and... — Updated 7/7/2024
Distress at Santiago Estates
Santiago Estates residents were quite disconcerted, after power went out on July 6. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., a loud boom pierced through homes at the mobile home park in Borrego Springs. A resident quickly looked out of their home... — Updated 7/7/2024
RAAM: Riders Cross Finish Line
Many will tell you, it's a "tough race," and it certainly is not over-exaggerated. Race Across America is dubbed as just that, and it is also one of the most respected and longest running endurance sports events. RAAM finished not... — Updated 7/6/2024
Doctor Marks 40th Year
A medical-surgical fellowship program at Scripps Clinic that trains doctors in a specialized surgery technique for skin cancer marks its 40th graduating class this summer. Hubert (Hugh) Greenway, M.D., has led the Mohs... — Updated 7/5/2024
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Independence Day to all! Have a safe and great day with friends and family.... — Updated 7/4/2024
BASIC Celebrates Its 27th Year of Giving Scholarships to Borregans
8 is BASIC's 27th year of awarding scholarships to Borregans who wish to further their education! This year, BASIC will award $86,150 to 46 Borregans – 16 new high school graduates; 25 BASIC scholars continuing their studies i... — Updated 7/1/2024
News Laws in CA, July 1
We are midway through 2024, and those in California will have to abide to new laws going into effect as of July 1. The laws, which were signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom during last year’s legislative session, span an array of topics — from hidden fees and housing to education. Her... — Updated 7/1/2024
Local Chefs Do Well
Tom Hildenbrandt and Pamela Lange were chosen to be the chefs for Leonardo DiCaprio and other senior members of the film crew of the Warner Brothers newest production, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Tom told the Borrego Sun,... — Updated 6/28/2024
RAW 2024
It was that time again for participants of the annual Race Across the West and Race Across America to make the intense trek through unpredictable weather for the toughest cycling races in the world. With temperatures blazing at... — Updated 6/27/2024
New County Chief Administrative Officer Appointed
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 4 to appoint Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Shelton is the first Afro-Latina in County history to serve in the role. She will start her new... — Updated 6/26/2024
Prevent Underage Intoxication, Save Lives
With schools out for summer for many teens and children, the risk of them gaining access to alcohol goes up when parents are at work and teens may be unsupervised. Minors often get alcohol or marijuana in one of these ways: from older friends; strangers willing to buy it for them;... — Updated 6/24/2024
Hawk Watch Season Ends
The 22nd season of Borrego Valley Hawkwatch covered the period of February 21 – April 15. The number of raptors counted in spring 2024 included 3,174 Swainson's Hawks, 1,539 Turkey Vultures, one Osprey, one Bald Eagle, two S... — Updated 6/23/2024
Rebel Ranch Named 32nd Senate District Nonprofit of the Year
Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to announce Rebel Ranch as the 32nd Senate District Nonprofit of the Year. Rebel Ranch, located in the City of Chino Hills, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans, first... — Updated 6/20/2024
New Esthetician in Borrego
Brianna Del Bono is the newest lead esthetician at Meta Skin Studio in Borrego Springs. Del Bono is a Borrego native, who graduated Borrego Springs High School in June 2022. She previously attended Bellus Academy in the esthetics... — Updated 5/30/2024
SDG&E Outage
On Wednesday, June 5, SDG&E crews will upgrade several power poles around the Borrego Springs community. To accommodate the work, customers will experience a momentary outage (less than 15 minutes) at 3 a.m. June 5 and again on June 6 as crews will need to transfer customers to... — Updated 5/27/2024
GoFundMe Organized for Family
John and Pam Sherrill, beloved locals of Borrego Springs, tragically lost their home of 20 years in a fire on May 22. Managing to get out with their son, John Jr. and dog Harley, as well as the clothes on their backs, all their... — Updated 5/23/2024
