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The Registrar will post the local election night results on sdvote.com and the Registrar of Voters X account.

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“The planned outage for Oct. 29 is no longer needed. Customers do not need to prepare for a potential outage. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”SDG&E will conduct overnight testing of the Borrego Springs microgrid on Oct. 26, 27 and 29. -----------------------------------------------------------------------  Customers should prepare for: Up to two temporary outages of up to approximately 60 minutes between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 26 Up to two temporary outages of up to approximately 60 minutes between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 27 The possibility of a temporary outage between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 29 We appreciate the community’s patience. This testing is an important step to help ensure the microgrid can operate as intended and help reduce the impact of certain outages in Borrego Springs. The microgrid improves community resiliency but cannot prevent every outage. Pruebas nocturnas de la microrred de Borrego Springs programadas del 26 al 29 de octubre SDG&E realizará pruebas nocturnas de la microrred de Borrego Springs los días 26, 27 y 29 de octubre. Las pruebas requerirán interrupciones temporales del servicio eléctrico mientras nuestros equipos confirman que el controlador de la microrred y los equipos de apoyo pueden funcionar juntos según lo previsto. Los clientes deben prepararse para: Una interrupción temporal de hasta aproximadamente 60 minutos entre las 11 p.m. y las 4 a.m. el 26 de octubre Una interrupción temporal de hasta aproximadamente 60 minutos entre las 11 p.m. y las 4 a.m. el 27 de octubre La posibilidad de una interrupción temporal entre las 11 p.m. y las 4 a.m. el 29 de octubre Entendemos que las interrupciones del servicio pueden afectar las actividades diarias y agradecemos la paciencia de la comunidad. Estas pruebas son un paso importante para ayudar a garantizar que la microrred pueda funcionar según lo previsto y ayudar a reducir el impacto de ciertas interrupciones del servicio eléctrico en Borrego Springs. La microrred mejora la resiliencia de la comunidad, pero no puede prevenir todas las interrupciones. Alex Welling, MLS Strategic Communications Manager, Major Projects, Wildfire & Operations

Borrego Springs now has its own online classifieds page, a one-stop spot to find local jobs, homes, services, and community happenings. The Borrego Sun Classifieds page gathers listings from around the valley so residents, seasonal visitors, and newcomers can find what they need without searching a dozen websites. The page already includes job openings at Borrego Springs Unified School District, caregiver opportunities through the Community Resource Center, covered RV and container storage, a local personal driver, volunteer opportunities with community organizations, and homes for sale across Borrego Springs. Listings are sorted into easy-to-browse categories: For Sale, Vehicles, Real Estate, Rentals & Storage, Services, Jobs, Wanted, Garage & Estate Sales, Pets & Animals, Lost & Found, Free, and Community. Readers can tap a category to see just those listings, and every ad has the contact information to call, text, or email directly. More eyes on every listing In the coming days, the Borrego Sun will begin actively sending readers to the Classifieds page. It will be promoted in the weekly email newsletter, which reaches 4,500 subscribers, across Borrego Sun social media, and throughout BorregoSun.com, which draws about 13,000 monthly viewers. The goal is simple: more views for the people and businesses who list with us, and an easier way for the community to find them. Real estate listings are updated regularly, so readers can check back for new homes as they come on the market. Place your listing Have something to sell, a job to fill, a rental available, or a service to offer? To submit a listing, email andrea@rammediafoundation.org with: What you’re listing and a short description Price, if any Your contact name, phone number, and/or email Visit the Borrego Sun Classifieds at www.borregosun.com/classifieds The Borrego Sun is published by Ram Media Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to amplifying local voices, keeping Borrego Springs informed and connected, and sharing the community’s story.

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The Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group is seeking applicants to fill three vacant seats following the announced resignations of two members for personal reasons. Members are appointed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and represent the interests and concerns of Borrego Springs to County government. Following questions raised at the group’s October 7 meeting, Chair John Peterson clarified that applicants must be registered voters, but do not need to be registered to vote in Borrego Springs. Under Board Policy I-1, applicants must either reside in or own property within the community. Residents who do not own property in Borrego Springs are eligible to apply. Serving on the Sponsor Group offers an opportunity to become involved in local issues and help ensure community concerns are heard by County government. For more information about membership, contact John Peterson , Chair of the Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group, at 858-220-0877 or petersonenv@hotmail.com ..

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