Latest News from Baja
What Expats Should Know About ICE Rally
On Saturday, February 28, Democrats Abroad Baja will hold a peaceful rally at Parque Niños Héroes de Chapultepec in Mexicali …
From Baja to Top 5: Fritz Wins in California
Baja has many talents. We export wine, sunsets, and people who can parallel park on a street that isn’t technically …
Is it True That You Can’t Own the Beach in Mexico?
And Why Does It Sometimes Feel Like You Can? If you’ve spent enough time along the coast in Rosarito, Ensenada, …
What Mexico Has Taught Me: Honoring the Love We Share With Animals
Will Rogers, an American entertainer and social commentator (1879-1935) , said this – “If there are no dogs in heaven, …
Ensenada Carnaval 2026 Moved to March
If you’re reading this on February 14 and wondering why you’re not stuck in traffic near Playa Hermosa with glitter …
Mexicali’s Chinese New Year Party Is Back
The state tourism office is inviting people to a free Chinese New Year Festival in Mexicali. It lands in La …
Rosarito Favorite La Estancia Burns Down
For nearly two decades, La Estancia was more than a steakhouse. It was a reference point. You didn’t just eat …
Ensenada Cops Get Bodycams and a Memory Upgrade
Ensenada’s police just got something rare in public safety. A second set of eyes that doesn’t blink, doesn’t get tired, …
A First for Baja: Legal Fishing Comes to Inland Waters
Baja California is famous for fishing. We’ve got coastline, boats, tournaments, seafood swagger, and enough fish stories to fill a …
February 9, 2026 Edition
How to download a PDF of this publication:1. Locate the icon toolbar at the bottom part of the newspaper window. …
What Mexico Has Taught Me: Coke Is Now In My Fridge
When I was a kid there were never any soda drinks in the house. Ever. UNLESS I was sick with …
Rosarito’s Desal Plant Is Back on the Calendar
If you’ve lived in Baja long enough, you’ve heard about the Rosarito desalination plant the way you’ve heard about flying …
Rosarito Pipeline Fire Points to Fuel Theft
If you were in Rosarito on Wednesday, February 4, and looked up to see a thick, black plume climbing into …
Mexicali’s Manmade Wetland Is a Surprise Oasis
Mexicali’s Las Arenitas wetland turns treated wastewater into birds, shade, and a rare desert stop worth seeing off the road …
Expo Agro Brings Boots and Barrels to the Valley
Valle de Guadalupe does not need help being tempting. Still, it keeps inventing new reasons to visit. This time, the …
A New Elevated Viaduct Changes How Tijuana Moves
January 30, 2026, marked a visible shift in how Tijuana moves. On that day, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo inaugurated …
Ensenada Is Packed With Cruises, But Theres a Catch
If you live in Ensenada, February is about to feel like someone hit “shuffle” on a floating hotel playlist. Local …
What Is the Origin of Día de la Candelaria?
February 2 arrives every year with the same quiet certainty. No reminders are needed. No calendar alerts required. Someone, somewhere, …
Monday, February 2 is a Holiday!
It’s Mexico’s Constitution Day. The exact date of the signing of the 1917 Mexican Constitution was February 5, but it …
FastLane Sells Out as Tijuana Eyes Expansion
Tijuana just proved something most of us already knew, but it’s always nice when reality bothers to provide receipts. Give …
