Mexico’s political world has seen its share of storms, but few hit as suddenly as the one surrounding Hilda Araceli …
From “Ensenada Made” to Unpaid: The Fall of EVCR’s Factory
They used to say: “LA-based. Ensenada made.” That was the tagline for EVCR—Evolution & Creation—the activewear brand that insisted its …
Sanctioned Rosarito Ex-Mayor Calls It Harassment, Stays Put
Hilda Araceli Brown has decided that the best defense is standing still. The former Rosarito mayor, now sitting comfortably in …
Coordinated Attacks Rock Baja California Prosecutor’s Offices
Some nights in Baja California, the sirens are just background noise—an unholy lullaby. But on September 20, that lullaby turned …
Rosarito’s Ex-Mayor Tagged by U.S. for Alleged Cartel Collusion
Washington woke up with a list and Rosarito’s former mayor was on it. The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets …
Ensenada Told to Hand Over Rosarito Land, Again
The Baja California Congress has had enough of the territorial tug-of-war between Ensenada and Playas de Rosarito. Lawmakers have once …
“Enough Is Enough”: How the Cartels Choke the Seafood Lifeline of Baja California
We pride ourselves on bringing you No Bad News. That’s the deal. But some truths demand an exception. Today, we …
Massive Whale Found Dead on Tijuana Shore
Beachgoers in Playas de Tijuana got more than just sand in their shoes this week—they got a front-row seat to …
Pier Collapse at Wine Valley Restaurant Sends Diners for a Swim
What’s the last thing you expect when you sit down for lunch at a winery restaurant? A sommelier who can …
Mutual Hug: Where an Eagle Meets a Condor at the Border
If you’ve been to Playas de Tijuana lately, you’ve probably noticed something new on the border wall—something that doesn’t look …