WE SHALL NEVER FORGET!

The American Legion Post 853 will have a Memorial Day observance on Monday May 29th at 11:00 am at the Christmas Circle. The program to honor those men and women, who served in defense of our country, will include music, speeches, prayers and a rifle salute concluding with the playing of 'Taps". Following the service, all in attendance are invited to the Post for a complimentary lunch from approximately noon until 1:30 pm.

President's Club Video Feature

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SDG&E Explains the Future of Net Zero.... click here to watch!

My office is here to serve. We have an experienced, responsive District 5 team that’s here to help. You can contact me at Jim.Desmond@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Borrego in the News

Planning a California Road Trip?

USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Grant 

USDA is offering grant funding for low-income rural homeowners who experienced damage from the winter storms that occurred between December 27, 2022 and January 31, 2023. Use the Property Eligibility Map and the USDA Direct Income Limit Map to determine eligibility. The application will remain open until funds run out. For application questions, contact Patricia Coronado at Patty.coronado@usda.gov 

or (760) 355-2208 Ext 109.

Caltrans state highway information:  Roads.dot.ca.gov, use the Caltrans Quick Map, and/or call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

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An interesting page of Borrego history was the commission to design a new modular built American Legion Hall to be closer in town. It was more controversial than you could imagine! One group wanted to stay put and the other half wanted to build a newer better location...the stay put group prevailed. All that is left is this fading drawing.

Stuart Resor  

Did You Know?

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it came to be observed in honor of those who had died in all U.S. wars, and its name changed to Memorial Day.

Rams Hill Golf Evolves



Rams Hill is announcing a two-year multi-million dollar Bermuda grass conversion to create consistent and sustainable playing conditions, expand to a year-round golf season and anchor the community of Borrego Springs as a leader in employment, infrastructure and sustainability -- all while building upon our reputation as one of California's premier golf destinations and an "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Course" by Golf Digest.

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