Coronado Islands
There are lots of yellowtail and big bonito around, with a number of them out on the Flats towards shore and on the Middle Grounds. Read more
Art Workshops Coming to CEART
Artistic classes have returned to CEART Rosarito. Beginning and intermediate classes and workshops include ballet, tap, and flamenco, painting, sculpting, mosaic, photography, writing, theatre, piano, guitar, accordion, and more. Read more
Border Carmaggedon
It’s Worse Than You May Think
You have all heard about the 57-hour south-bound closure at the Tijuana/San Diego border set for September 23, 3:00 pm, until noon on September 25. Hey folks, there’s more than meets the bumper, here. All south-bound traffic will be routed to nearby Otay Mesa that has only five to nine lanes open. Some of the heavy vehicle lanes will be used for passenger vehicles during this time. Read more
Let’s Support Those Helping Our Children
You can make a difference at Casa Gabriel, a loving home for handicapped children
South of Ensenada, in the little town of Maneadero, is an orphanage for handicapped children, known to locals and expats alike as Casa Gabriel.
This small establishment provides a loving and caring environment for handicapped children, who, through no fault of their own, are unable to care for themselves. Read more
Rosarito Police Gets Specialized Training
Officers from Long Beach volunteer to help the local Police force
On Wednesday, August 2 Rosarito Mayor Mirna Rincon opened a day of specialized training for officers of the Rosarito Police Department by restating her commitment to providing safety for the citizens of Rosarito. Read more
Medical Conference Comes to Rosarito
And it’s free if you register now!
Are you in the market for a doctor or dentist in the northern Baja area? Maybe a little nipping and tucking? Are you interested in purchasing a Mexican health care plan? Good news! The Baja Health and Wellness Forum is coming to the Baja California Center in Rosarito July 27 & 28, featuring 75 exhibitors and numerous conferences and panels presented by medical professionals of Mexico and the United States. Subjects will include medical, dental, body imaging, pharmacies, travel accommodations, and more. Read more
Wine Festivities Start This Week!
Is there too much blood in your alcohol system? Read this, we can help!
A month of festivities begin this weekend, and continue through August 20th in the wine valley.
Valle de Guadalupe is a lush, green landscape stretching for miles along the Baja peninsula, providing a seemingly endless, aesthetically-pleasing vista from any inland hilltop. Read more
US Consul Speaks With Expat Community
Better read this if you live here
Over 80 Rosaritense Americans were in attendance at a Town Hall-style meeting with the local US Consul General, Mr. William Ostick, at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. His primary responsibility is to United States citizens living in the region. Mr. Ostick and his team report to Washington DC and the US Embassy in Mexico City, and are very involved with Chambers of Commerce on both sides of the border. He was accompanied by SES Assistant Jorge Reyes, and American Citizen Service Chief, Nancy LaManna. Mr. Ostick commended FRAO (Foreign Residents Assistance Office) on their outstanding liaison between the Mexican government and Rosarito Expats, proving the concept of the bi-national region of “Cali-Baja.” Read more
Working The Bugs Out at CEARTE
Advanced Art Class Rejuvenates Its Mural
Fabian Sanchez is the coordinator of all the art classes conducted at Ensenada’s cultural hub, CEARTE. He’s the man responsible for giving a special assignment to local artist and muralist, Esther Gomez, who also works in the main museum as curator and guide. He asked her to lead a class of advanced art students (some of whom are accomplished artists in their own right) in a special project: Create a unique mural on the outside wall of the class itself. Read more
Quality of Life in Baja
More Than Merely The Cost of Living
Rosarito real estate mogul Luis Bustamante sought the help of several Expat Rosaritense to ask their opinions of the cost of living in Baja in comparison to that of the United States. Volunteers from Cruz Roja Primo Tapia Voluntarios completed a survey questionnaire that compared previous surveys of Los Angeles and Ensenada. The volunteers were asked their views of price comparisons in the areas of housing, dining, clothing, entertainment, and personal care. Read more
