🌱 How Trump’s endorsement could shape Borrego Springs’ new congressional district race

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In today's newsletter:

• How Trump’s endorsement could shape Borrego Springs’ new congressional district race

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Trump endorses Desmond in 48th Congressional District race (nbcsandiego.com) — Borrego Springs voters are now part of California’s redrawn 48th Congressional District, where former President Donald Trump has endorsed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond for Congress. The race also includes Ammar Campa-Najjar, Marni von Wilpert, and Mike Schaefer, with both parties framing the contest as a high-stakes battle for control of the House.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Borrego Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 24

• Babes Ride Out Borrego April 24th -26th "A Medieval Homecoming"
  Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort, 221 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Junior Rangers @ Cuycamaca state park
  Paso Picacho Campground , 13652 CA-79 , Julian
  10:20 am
• Free Play Friday!
  1850 CA-78 , Julian
  5:30 pm

Saturday April 18

• Water Tower
  Julian Grape Stomp Festa , Menghini Winery , 1150 Julian Orchards Dr , Julian
  7:00 pm

Sunday April 19

• Ramona Archery Club 2nd Anniversary Fundraiser
  Old Julian Vineyards & Winery , 25352 E Old Julian Hwy , Ramona
  11:00 am

Monday April 20

• Mellow Mondays
  1850 CA-78 , Julian
  9:30 pm

Thursday April 30

• Camping Paint Retreat - Spring 2026
  Paso Picacho Campground , 13652 CA-79 , Julian
  2:00 pm

Friday May 1

• Nathan & Jessie
  Julian Library , 1850 CA-78 , Julian
  3:00 pm

Monday May 4

• Gentle Yoga
  1850 CA-78 , Julian
  5:30 pm

Friday May 8

• "The Importance of Being Earnest" in Julian
  Julian Town Hall & Visitor Center , 2129 Main St , Julian
  7:00 pm
• Spring Concert Series, Night One
  Whispering Winds Catholic Camp & Conference Center , 17606 Harrison Park Rd , Julian
  7:30 pm

Thursday May 28

• Memory Matters
  1850 CA-78 , Julian
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in Borrego Springs. Apply here.
• Coachella Valley Unified posted a job opening for High School Assistant Principal Application Pool in Thermal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Borrego Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Julian

• The Fantastic Fontanas: Our Top 5 Sea to Sky moments in Southern California (komonews.com)
• These 15 Picturesque California Towns Look Like They're Stuck In A Bygone Era (familydestinationsguide.com)

La Quinta

• IID procures more than $20 million in disaster relief funds (kesq.com)
• Windblown Dust Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley Through Friday (mynewsla.com)
• Even if LIV Golf goes away, its impact on golf and the PGA will remain (desertsun.com)

Ramona

• The best things to do in Ramona: April 16 (sandiegouniontribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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