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The Cuauhtémoc Crashed—And It Wasn’t All Its Fault

Mystery at sea… in reverse. On May 17, the pride of Mexico’s Navy, the Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc, left a mark …

Ensenada Turns 143 and Still Knows How to Party

Ensenada hit 143 this weekend—and threw a party loud enough to wake the whales. On Sunday, May 18, more than …

Baja’s Big Water Fix Starts in Rosarito

No more excuses. Baja is finally doing something about the water problem. Governor Marina del Pilar signed the deal this …

May 19, 2025 Edition

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Massive BBQ Protests: Baja’s Flavorful Activism

When people start bringing charcoal to a protest, things are officially getting spicy. And in Baja California, nothing says “we’re …

🎨 Benito’s Big Weekend: Artwalk Rosarito Doubles Down on Culture

Cancel your beach nap. You’ve got plans. Artwalk Rosarito returns May 24–25 at CEART Playas de Rosarito, and this year …

Checkpoints: Are the New Welcome Mat?

(FYI: “Retén” = checkpoint. You’ll be using that word a lot down here.) If you’re driving into Baja these days, …

The Debate Over the 5% Remittance Fee: Baja’s Perspective

There’s a new proposal making noise across the border—and it’s got Baja’s name all over it. U.S. lawmakers are pushing …

Sabor Patrol Finds Love at Yatai

Expect a Tent. Get an Experience. When someone recommended “Yatai” to us, I expected a fancy restaurant tucked away in …

Fighting the Heat with Heart: Baja’s Response in Action

The numbers are grim—46 lives lost in Baja California this year to heat-related causes, with nearly 250 others suffering serious …

Cows on Hold, But Cooperation Rides Strong

This week’s border buzz isn’t about people. It’s about cows—and one nasty little parasite. The U.S. just paused cattle imports …

Ensenada Makes Important Overhaul on Main but Beat-Up Highway

Dust off your patience—roadwork is back in town. The City of Ensenada just kicked off a major pavement rebuild on …

Waves of Love: Kids With Disabilities Ride in Rosarito

Rosarito’s most heartwarming tradition is making its way back to shore. After weeks of uncertainty, the beloved surf therapy sessions …

Ensenada’s New Recycling Initiative: Turning Plastic Bottles into New Bottles

Ensenada is stepping up big time in the fight against plastic waste. On Friday, May 9, local officials and Coca-Cola …

More Signs, Smoother Roads on the 2000 Corridor

Drivers on the Tijuana–Rosarito 2000 highway might notice some new changes—and they’re not just cosmetic. The state’s infrastructure department (SIDURT) …

Love at the Beach, Visa Lost at the Border

No charges, no scandals, just a mysterious visa revocation It’s not every day that a sitting Mexican governor loses her …

Snip Snip, Señores! Free Vasectomies Offered in Mexicali This May

While flowers, mariachis, and teary poems dominate Mexico’s Mother’s Day, Mexicali’s health officials are doing something a little different this …

Baja Residents Surrender 169 guns + 2 grenades

On Thursday, May 8, Baja officials announced the results of their latest disarmament campaign—and the numbers are wild. In Tijuana, …

White smoke alert! The Catholic Church just made history.

This Thursday, May 8, the Vatican confirmed what thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square had hoped: we have a new …

Ensenada’s 911 Line Drops the Ball

If calling 911 in Ensenada lately has felt like shouting into the void, you’re not imagining it. The FGEBC (Baja …

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