2.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Borrego
A 2.8-magnitude earthquake shook Borrego Springs Tuesday April 23, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor hit at 9:50 a.m., 12km north of Borrego Springs. There are no reports of structural damages or... — Updated 4/23/2019
BSR Up For Sale
The Borrego Springs Resort will be put up for auction on May 21 with a starting price of $1.5 million. Maiser Aboneaaj and JC Bambach of S & A Industries Inc., bought the Resort back in 2016. Full story in the May 2 issue of the Borrego... — Updated 4/19/2019
What is the Fate of Borrego Days 2019?
Borrego Days 2019 will go on as planned, but organizers at the Chamber of Commerce say it will probably be on a reduced scale; gone will be private companies organizing the events, and instead all Parade & Festival activities will be set up and overseen in-house, according to... — Updated 4/23/2019
Hammerheads Soar
The skies over Borrego Valley Airport were soaring with jaw-dropping excitement April 11-13 for the Hammerhead Roundup, an International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Chapter 36 San Diego Hammerheads' global invite competition. Top... — Updated 4/23/2019
Jones Supports Key OHV, State Parks Budget Items
In the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy and Transportation hearing yesterday, Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) supported several funding items that would benefit many communities in San Diego County and throughout the state. 1) Off-Highway... — Updated 4/22/2019
Mosquito Hawks Invade
Yes, it’s been an unusually wet winter in Borrego Springs and as a result there were lots of wildflowers, sphinx moths, green caterpillars, painted lady butterflies, migrating hawks and now an invasion of mosquitoes large enough to carry off a small child. That’s a wonderful... — Updated 4/19/2019
Super Bloom Latest: Still Strong
As the spring season settles in and warmer temperatures begin to slowly take over the valley, many are wondering how much longer the wildflowers will be putting on this show for us. How long will all the colors of yellow and green... — Updated 4/17/2019
Caterpillar Invasion
There's more to the wildflower Super Bloom than meets the eye. The casual observer who only sees the vast fields of spring blooms is likely to miss another one of Nature's wonders known as the Sphinx Moth Caterpillar. When winter... — Updated 4/17/2019
GSP Finally Arrives
After four years in the planning stages, Borrego’s Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) has finally arrived for public review. It is a massive document (878 pages in PDF) filled with background information, technical charts and colorful maps, and it is the “road map” for... — Updated 4/17/2019
BSUSD Board Meeting
Attend the next Borrego Springs Unified School District board meeting Wednesday April 10, 5 p.m. in the high school community room. Be updated and informed about is going on with our schools. For more information, contact the high school office at... — Updated 4/3/2019
Sponsor Group Meeting
Attend the next Sponsor Group Meeting 4:30 p.m. Thursday April 4, held in the library community room. For more information, email Rebecca Falk at... — Updated 4/3/2019
Alice Wallace Band: Sweet Sounds of Spring
Memorable music and lyrics inspired by a real event should first perk up the ears, then bury itself deep into the soul. Such was the case with Alice Wallace's Santa Ana Winds, her words and music stoking up the tragic imagery of... — Updated 4/22/2019
Victor Lopez – Joins Air Force, Focus in Medical Services BASIC Scholar, Borrego HS 2016 Salutatorian
Borrego's youth are another of our village's treasures, and they bloom every year. This is a short sketch, chronicling the transition of one of Borrego's children, Victor Lopez, to the next chapter of his life: adulthood. Victor... — Updated 4/3/2019
RRC Ladies Win Duel in the Desert
As with assessing criminal suspects, the men playing in the annual RoadRunner Club's final tournament of the season, the Duel in the Desert, had the means, motive, and opportunity to come out on top. But we failed. Again. This... — Updated 4/22/2019
Solid Victory for the Lady Rams in League
The Lady Rams softball team bats' were mighty hot, lighting up the West Shores Lady Wildcats' pitcher for a dominant win, 23 – 4, in Manzanita League play at home March 22. The solidness at the plate was surely nice, as the Lady... — Updated 4/4/2019
Thomas Gene Charles Hynous
March 31, 1938 – March 24, 2019 Thomas Gene Charles Hynous passed away peacefully Sunday March 24, at the age of 80. He was born in Elgin, Illinois March 31, 1938. His family moved to California in 1948, and graduated from North... — Updated 4/22/2019
John Terence "Terry" O'Brien
Sept. 16, 1924 – March 10, 2019 John Terence O'Brien (known as Terry to his friends) was born in 1943 in Indiana. During his early years, the men of his family were off at war, so Terry was raised by a coterie of strong and... — Updated 4/8/2019
Betty Jean Young
Dec. 9, 1921 – Dec. 13, 2018 Betty Jean MacDonald, the second of four daughters, was born on Dec. 9, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Suzanne Goletz MacDonald and Hubert Lawrence MacDonald. Betty and her sisters Marion, Alice and... — Updated 4/3/2019
Miguel Edmundo Lerma Sr.
May 9, 1932 – March 1, 2019 Miguel Edmundo Lerma Sr., 86, died Friday March 1, at the Palomar Medical Center in Poway, California, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. A long-time resident of Borrego Springs, Lerma... — Updated 4/3/2019
Gold Rush Days Bring the Past to Julian
The first beautiful spring weekend of April included warm weather, slight breezes and Julian's Gold Rush Days. The two-day annual event took place at the Julian Farm and Orchard in Wynola, hosted by Ryan and Gina Cross, who also... — Updated 4/19/2019
Blooming Into Spring with the Fourth Annual Lilac Festival
Most people know that Julian is a popular tourist destination located in the high country of San Diego County. It’s not only a beautiful place to escape to, with its picturesque surroundings, apples, pies, and rich history, but it’s also growing into a springtime hot spot... — Updated 4/3/2019
Julian Family Fiddle Camp Tourney
Get your tickets now for the 8th annual Julian Family Fiddle Camp, held Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13, 7 p.m. at Camp Cedar Glen, 743 Farmer Road, Julian. Performers include Page Turners, Bluegrass, Dean!, Honky Tonk, Swing, and more! The performers are the best of the... — Updated 4/3/2019
Audit Finds Salton Sea Authority Tops in Fiscal Integrity
The Salton Sea Authority (SSA) is operating at the highest professional standard of fiscal integrity and public accountability, according to a recently completed independent audit of the organization. Independent auditor Shannon Ayala, partner in David Farr LLC financial audit... — Updated 4/22/2019
Gang Member Arrested by Border Patrol
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a known gang member by the moniker "La Bestia" April 15, after he was attempting to illegally cross the border into the U.S., nine miles west of the Calexico point of entry. The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m., when agents saw... — Updated 4/18/2019
Border Patrol, 102 Pounds of Meth
El Centro Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man for smuggling methamphetamine April 16. The incident occurred at approximately 1:55 p.m., when a man approached the checkpoint in a burgundy 2012 Nissan Altima approached the... — Updated 4/18/2019
Border Patrol Seize About $425K Worth
El Centro Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a man for smuggling methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine April 12. The incident occurred at 9:30 a.m., when the 60-year-old man, identified as a lawfully admitted permanent resident, approached the... — Updated 4/18/2019
2019 Bombay Beach Biennale: Bringing Art to A Toxic Wasteland
The fourth annual Bombay Beach Biennale, a somewhat secret three-day Spring time celebration of art, music, and philosophy, transformed part of Bombay Beach into a fully immersed art experience, March 22 – 24. The annual event,... — Updated 4/3/2019
STUDENT INTERN NEEDED
Looking to someday work in the newspaper or social media industry? Get your foot in the door by interning with the Borrego Sun. Learn basic knowledge of reporting, taking photos and social media. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Programs a plus. Be able to come into... — Updated 4/23/2019
