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Judge Theodore Weathers issued his decision on March 24 to allow the placement of Sexually Violent Predator Douglas Badger in the house on Zuni Trail in Borrego Springs. Sexually Violent Predator Badger is slated to be transferred to the house on Zuni Trail in Borrego Springs in... — Updated 3/28/2023

The Board of Supervisors have delayed the vote of the current RDF draft until May 24. Sign the petition to reject this plan: https://www.change.org/p/tell-the-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors-no-that-borrego-springs-will-no... — Updated 3/28/2023

Judge Laura Taylor, San Diego County U.S. Bankruptcy Court, has approved DAP Health’s bid to acquire substantially all the assets of Borrego Health. This follows the Feb. 15, 2023, announcement that the Borrego Health Board of Trustees had selected DAP Health’s $50 million... — Updated 3/16/2023

DAP Health was chosen by the Borrego Community Health Foundation Board of Trustees to acquire the Borrego Health clinics and remaining assets through an auction held as part of the Foundation’s Bankruptcy Court proceedings. This after FBI/DOJ raids in 2020; fumbling around for... — Updated 3/6/2023

Dear Community Members, Here is this week’s wildflower update from the Park. We are anticipating a busier next couple of weeks due to spring break. Flower Locations: 1. Start of Coyote Canyon: (For the first mile past the end of the pavement.) Directions: Go north on DiGiorgio... — Updated 3/28/2023

One retirement and one resignation were recently received by the BWD General Manager. Both positions are key to BWD operations and finding a replacement will be difficult. At the same time, BWD Staff and Board wish both of them well in the future. After almost 20 years of... — Updated 3/28/2023

“My cat died in the veterinary hospital because I couldn’t get an appointment with his veterinarian when he first showed signs of being ill. It was too late, by the time we took him to an emergency clinic.” Sound too familiar? It’s even more difficult raising pets in... — Updated 3/28/2023

The saying “March roars in like a lion” is no joke. On February 21, Borrego experienced high winds, extensive damage, canceled events and nerves pushed to the limit. Luckily no one was injured and much of the wind damage is already under repair. SDG&E worked 24/7 to get the... — Updated 3/16/2023

Every year many of the riders participating in Race Across America take this opportunity to make this a fundraising event. Last year, I rode Race Across the West, solo, and I raised $7,000 for the high school seniors for seven ($1,000) scholarships to help the students prepare... — Updated 3/28/2023

BASIC would like the community to know that our application for the 2023 – 24 academic year is now open! Our deadline is March 20 and requires applicants to have lived in Borrego, or graduated from Borrego Springs High School. If you or someone you know fits this description... — Updated 3/14/2023

Rosemary Fey passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born in 1943 in Burlingame, CA. She and her husband Jared lived in Lake Tahoe, and later in New York City, before moving to Borrego Springs in the 1970’s. Rosemary and Jared were well known for starting... — Updated 3/28/2023

California is the country’s leading agricultural state, followed by Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Kansas. This year, March 21st was declared AG Day in the State Capitol to help recognize the vital contributions of agriculture to the state’s economy. According to the Department... — Updated 3/28/2023

I’m sure you know by now, but a significant sinkhole has developed on State Route 78, causing havoc for commuters in North County. The closure began on March 17th and has now been extended. My message this week has less to do with the sinkhole itself, but rather with the... — Updated 3/28/2023