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Gate Will Adorn Entrance Into U.C.I. Desert Research Center Next Week
Local artist-metal worker Robert Schooley told the Borrego Sun that the gate he has created especially for the Center will be installed next week. Workers were preparing for the installation today.... — Updated 8/12/2015
Capt'n Jim's Grand Reopening
Capt'n Jim's in Salton City will have its grand reopening for Memorial Day Weekend, Sept. 4. The bar will feature its newest motif.... — Updated 8/12/2015
Chamber of Commerce Closed for August
The Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Bureau is closed for August. It will open on Sept. 1 and will hold its community meeting on the 15th of the same month.... — Updated 8/11/2015
Julian - Star Fest Public Star Party August 15
Anyone can enjoy the Julian StarFest by participating in the free public star party on Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Arrive at Menghini Winery in Julian between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and enter the StarFest grounds for free. Take a star tour of the h... — Updated 8/10/2015
Julian - StarFest 2015 August 13 - 15
An annual star party and astronomy exhibition held on new moon weekend each August in the dark skies of Julian, amongst the grape vines and apple orchards of the Menghini Winery. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Menghini Winery, Julian... — Updated 8/10/2015
$500 More for Trip to New Delhi
An anonymous donor has matched the $500 donation made toward the fund for the high school students who will travel to New Delhi, India, later this year. The four travelers are part of the Interact Club, the junior version program of The Rotary Club. Anyone interested in funding... — Updated 8/6/2015
Borrego Receives Unexpected Showers
Unexpected showers surprised Borrego Springs on Thursday around 11:20 a.m. The rain lasted for about seven minutes before dissipating.... — Updated 8/6/2015
Scam Alert
It's a startling phone call you could receive: "There's a warrant out for your arrest." A scam going on right now in San Diego County hopes that fear will cause you to act without thinking. These scammers are currently telling victims that a warrant for their arrest has been... — Updated 8/5/2015
Bank Fraud
A report of bank fraud with a known suspect occurred on July, 27. The victim and the bank are located in Borrego Springs. Loss is under $1000. The investigation is ongoing.... — Updated 8/5/2015
Salton City - Renovations for Capt'n Jim's Underway
Capt'n Jim's in Salton City just closed this week for remodeling. They will be closed for 4 weeks and will open for the 3-day weekend in the beginning of September, for Fiesta Days. The bar will then close again for another 2... — Updated 8/4/2015
Ormat to Use 3-D Images
The photo shows the 25 x 25 sq. miles in the Truckhaven area were Ormat Technologies, Inc. will perform seismic testing to find out if a geothermal project is viable. The Salton Sea Airport is the staging area where equipment,... — Updated 7/31/2015
Man Turns Himself In at Borrego Sheriff Office
On July 16 at 09:00 a.m., a 29-year-old male transient turned himself in at the Borrego Sheriff's Office for a probation violation warrant. He was booked into the Vista Jail.... — Updated 7/30/2015
Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty
A 65 year old male transient was arrested for cruelty to animals (cats) in the Shelter Valley area on July 25 at 3:00 p.m. County Animal Services is assisting the Sheriff's Department. on the investigation and the animals were turned over to them. The person was booked into Vista... — Updated 7/30/2015
Community Free Vacation Checks
Going away on a summer break? An empty house is a tempting target for burglars. Don't let the vacation be ruined by a crime. Sign up for free vacation checks with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff’s Department offers free vacation checks year-round. Let t... — Updated 7/22/2015
Julian Honors Merchant of the Year
The Merchant of the year for 2015 is Stacy Peyakov, owner of Wynola Flats Produce (and Honorary Mayor of Julian.) Merchants awards were given out at the Merchant's Picnic on Wednesday evening, July 15, at the Menghini Winery.... — Updated 7/22/2015
Palm Springs - UFO Sightings
Palm Springs, California Sighted on Sunday 12. July 2015 Reported on Wednesday 15. July 2015 Shape: Cylinder | Duration: Undisclosed Source: MUFON Wife, kids and I took Palm Springs tram to Mt. San Jacinto. On ride down, I snapped... — Updated 7/17/2015
Marie Wright - Are You Out There?
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Marie Wright? Contact us at: generalmail@borregosun.com. Marie Wright witnessed a UFO over Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in 1978. At the time of her sighting, she was the wife of a Christian minister. She was very active in the community and... — Updated 7/17/2015
The New Banner
Ellen Fitzpatrick and Nancy Jaginski supervising the temporary installation of the Borrego Sun Online banner.... — Updated 7/16/2015
Warner Springs Theft Arrest
A 33 year old male, a Warner Springs resident, was arrested on a No-Bail theft warrant. The arrest occurred on Paradise Valley Rd in Warner Springs on Sunday, July 12. He was booked in the Vista Jail.... — Updated 7/15/2015
BORREGO BLURB: Borrego Springs Resort
The Borrego Springs Resort, which was in escrow for quite a long period of time, finally fell out a few weeks ago. Waiting in the wings, however, was another buyer who has now gone into escrow ... Let's hope this is the one.... — Updated 7/14/2015
BORREGO BLURB: Medical Health?
What is the current situation between the Borrego Community Health Foundation and the Borrego Community Health Society? A bit frosty in these hot times.... — Updated 7/14/2015
La Casa Foxes
La Casa Del Zorro Resort is currently selling 'Foxes' or 'Zorros' at $20 each, for the benefit of local charities in town. Many tourists have bought the foxes as souvenirs or keepsakes for their children.... — Updated 7/13/2015
BORREGO BLURB: Canon backfires in Borrego
The Canon Camera USA Company has recently requested from the Avery Trust and Galleta Meadows, permission to photograph the Dennis Avery/Ricardo Breceda sculptures as part, and the highlight of, a photographic workshop that they wish to conduct in Borrego. There seems to be a... — Updated 7/11/2015
62-Year-Old Woman Tries to Smuggle Heroin into U.S.
A 62-year-old woman tried to smuggle 7.38 pounds of black tar heroin into the United States. She was arrested at the Highway 86 checkpoint on Sunday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. She was turned over to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The heroin, with a value of $88,500, was... — Updated 7/7/2015
Free Lost Pet Advertising
Remember, lost pet classifieds are FREE Online and in print.... — Updated 7/6/2015
