Latest News from Baja
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 …
