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Borrego Springs 9th Annual Film Festival Part Two
The 9th Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival was moving towards great success, as reported in the March 31 issue of the Borrego Sun, thanks mainly to the fine organization built by Festival founder Fred Jee. In summary of the... — Updated 4/21/2022
Sponsor Group Welcomes New Members
The April 7 Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group (BSCSG) meeting opened with a welcome to two new members. At its April 5 meeting, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (BOS) appointed Bruce Durbin and Julie Gerson to the two vacant seats on the Group. Later in the meeting,... — Updated 4/15/2022
La Casa Del Zorro Solar Project Nears Completion
The estimated time for completion of the La Casa Del Zorro Solar (LCDZ) Project has been pushed back a bit, now expected to begin electrical generation in about 60 days. It's taken almost three years to get to this stage. "Delays... — Updated 4/4/2022
Sponsor Group Elects New Members, Dollar Store Is Back
The Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group (BSCSG) held its regular meeting on March 3. John Wells gave the Group an update on the La Casa Del Zorro Solar Project, which has begun build-out, and said he had taken Sponsor Group Member Judy Haldeman’s suggestion to hire... — Updated 3/18/2022
LCDZ Solar Project
The La Casa Del Zorro Solar Project, a 750-kilowatt photovoltaic installation, is being erected at the intersection of Yaqui Pass Road and Borrego Springs Road on a 6.72-acre parcel. The Project consists of a solar array utilizing single axis trackers, six (6) 125kw inverters,... — Updated 3/11/2022
Girls Do Borrego
It was the Borrego Girls Weekend once again, celebrating their 17th Annual Golf Tournament, after a hiatus last year because of COVID. Caroline Haines has organized the Borrego Girls Weekend (BGW), an annual golf retreat and social... — Updated 3/8/2022
Borrego Water District Audit Accepted
At the February 22, meeting, the Borrego Water District Board accepted the audit for FY 2021 – 22. The Independent Auditing Firm of Leaf and Cole performed a review of transactions involving revenues, expenditures/expenses, loans, transfers, leasing arrangements, and... — Updated 3/7/2022
SDG&E Shares Future Plans for Borrego Springs Microgrid
At its February meeting, the Sponsor Group hosted representatives from SDG&E who provided a comprehensive update of future plans to make the Borrego Springs Microgrid sustainable and resilient, and answer residents' questions.... — Updated 3/4/2022
Sponsor Group Looks Ahead to A Busy 2022
The Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group (BSCSG) is established by the County to be an information link between the community and the County of San Diego on matters dealing with planning and land use. At the January 2022 meeting, Chair Rebecca Falk highlighted several county... — Updated 1/28/2022
La Casa Del Zorro's Ruben Bernal Retires
Ruben Bernal is retiring after 30 years as La Casa Del Zorro's Bell Captain. Curly Williams, resident manager, called Ruben Bernal's retirement after 30 years, "An end of an era." "Ruben is an institution at La Casa. He is known... — Updated 1/14/2022
Rotary Holiday Toy Drive A Huge Success
Cars began lining up an hour before the starting time of 4:30 p.m. on Friday evening, Dec. 17 for Rotary's annual Christmas Toy Drive for all local children ages 0 – 18. Even with no Christmas Tree in the Circle (damaged in a... — Updated 1/6/2022
BWD Obtains New Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding
It is necessary that the Borrego Water District undertake construction projects to repair and replace water pipelines, wells, storage tanks and the wastewater treatment plant. The Borrego Water District maintains approximately 90 miles of water pipelines, the vast majority of... — Updated 10/13/2021
Sponsor Group Discusses: Capital Improvement Projects, "Smart Growth" and Water Issues
At the Sept. 2 meeting, the Sponsor Group approved a 2021 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) proposed priority list. Traffic calming, and, pedestrian and bicycle safety, continue to be the primary concerns. The first two items on... — Updated 9/28/2021
Kendall's Cafe Sold!
Kendall's Café is now under new ownership, as of Sept. 1, at the helm of Benito Arteaga and Lorena Valdez. Previous owner Gary Bailey initially approached Benito about taking over Kendall's, and Darlis also graciously offered to... — Updated 9/21/2021
Water District Over the Summer
The Borrego Water District is still a very active place, even during the summer. In addition to continuous operations of its water and sewer system, a few important projects have reached significant milestones. BWD has completed drilling of a new well around the Club Circle area... — Updated 7/28/2021
Busy Summer Ahead for BWD
As the temperature rises and the snow birds head home, the activity at BWD is gearing up in what will be a very active summer. BWD Board, Staff and its Consultants/Contractors will all be working diligently on the following projects: Well #5-15 Completion – JULY-AUG. 2021: BWD... — Updated 6/14/2021
Kasey Simrock Bids Farewell
Kasey Simrock – a name that many recognize, and when you see her, you can't help but notice that huge smile on her face. However, that smiling, jubilant and radiant character you'll find happily wandering La Casa Del Zorro or... — Updated 5/13/2021
Borrego's Human Safety Net: The Borrego Ministers Association
One thing that makes Borrego Springs a special place to live is the way the community cares for the most vulnerable and needy. Due to the isolation and distance from urban centers and urban social services, when the pandemic hit the community hard, volunteers, businesses and... — Updated 5/13/2021
Explore Borrego On Foot with These New Brochures
Looking for something fun to do while getting a little exercise and learning about the town? Then pick up ABDNHA's new "Explore Borrego Springs" brochures, and discover the points of interest along Church Lane with newest brochure... — Updated 5/6/2021
Champion-Cain Sentenced
Long-time San Diego business owner Gina Champion-Cain, who pled guilty in federal court in July 2020 to securities fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of justice for defrauding investors out of $400 million through a liquor-license loan funding program, was sentenced to 15 years in... — Updated 4/19/2021
History of BSPAC
The history of the Performing Arts in Borrego Springs usually comes as a surprise to anyone not closely associated with this unique desert community. Lon Chaney Jr. of the famed theatrical family started a community theater group in Borrego in 1950. The Little Theater Group... — Updated 3/25/2021
Upgrades to Sewer Collection and Treatment Systems Underway
The Borrego Water District operates a sewer collection and treatment system for approximately 800 customers in Town Center, Borrego Springs Resort/Club Circle (BSR/CC) and Rams Hill. Most of the infrastructure was built in the mid 1980s and the Board/Staff at BWD are taking major... — Updated 2/10/2021
Upgrades to Sewer Collection and Treatment Systems Underway
The Borrego Water District operates a sewer collection and treatment system for approximately 800 customers in Town Center, Borrego Springs Resort/Club Circle (BSR/CC) and Rams Hill. Most of the infrastructure was built in the mid 1980s and the Board/Staff at BWD are taking major... — Updated 2/4/2021
Sponsor Group Recommends LCDZ Project Can Proceed
At its January 7, 2021 monthly meeting, the Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group unanimously recommended that the La Casa del Zorro Solar Project proceed to obtain an administrative permit from County Planning and Development... — Updated 2/4/2021
LCDZ Closed
To comply with the State of California’s new and updated stay-at-home orders, La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort and Spa will be closing its doors until February 1, pending approval by the State. "This re-opening date should be considered tentative as we respond to local... — Updated 1/19/2021
