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La Casa del Zorro has named Borrego Springs local Tony Cecena as its new General Manager. A familiar face in the local hospitality industry, Tony brings more than two decades of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the community he’s always called home. Cecena began his hospitality journey as a high school student working in guest services at La Casa del Zorro. Now, after 22 years at Borrego Springs Resort—rising through the ranks and managing multiple departments—he’s come full circle, returning to where it all started. In his own words, here’s what Tony shared about his background, vision, and commitment to Borrego Springs:

Soroptimist Sylvia Maas biked 3,500 miles from Oregon to D.C. to raise scholarships for Borrego Springs High School seniors. Support the cause at Bike4BorregoKids.com.

Camp Firelight returned to Borrego Methodist Church after 14 years, offering Bible stories, science, crafts, and fun for local children of all ages.

Jinny Perrin receives the 2025 Lay Member Recognition Award from the UMC South District for decades of music ministry and service in Borrego Springs.

Borrego Sun editor Jolene McGowan is expecting her first child and recently lost her husband. Support through GoFundMe and baby registry.

June 16 Distribution Brings Relief—and Groceries—to Borrego Springs On June 16, the St. Barnabas Food Bank held its first indoor summer distribution at the Borrego Springs Community Resource Center , offering a cooler, more comfortable environment for both volunteers and recipients. With temperatures rising across the desert, the move from the church parking lot to the CRC made the process easier and safer for everyone. Inside, tables were filled with canned goods, fresh grapes, frozen chicken, and pantry staples. Volunteers welcomed each resident with a smile, scanned their check-in cards, and helped them gather the food they needed. Volunteer Diane Johnson made a point to hold boxes aside for those who couldn’t arrive during the regular window—particularly resort and golf course workers who often finish their shifts around 2:00 PM. Thanks to this kind of planning, even those with early morning jobs don’t miss out.

A sustainable, affordable senior housing community is planned for Borrego Springs. See why it matters and how it will help local seniors thrive.

Discover how Eddie Rivera of Borrego Springs champions student dreams through San Diego Foundation and National Rainbow College Fund.

Follow Stories of Borrego updates from the desk. Learn about restoring 707 Christmas Circle, preserving local history, and how you can share your story.

Peter from Hacienda del Sol shares a warm hello with Wil Mayo of Rams Hill Golf Club—just one example of the friendly exchanges that make Borrego’s creative and business community so connected and supportive.

Carlos Augusto Medina, a Borrego Springs resident for many years, passed away peacefully at his home here on April 13, 2025. He was 86.