On January 1, 2026, Mexico quietly did something that will feel very loud in border towns: it ended the federal …
Baja Cities Roll Out Property Tax Discounts for 2026
If you own property in Baja California, January isn’t just the month of good intentions and half-forgotten resolutions. It’s also …
When the Cruise Waits and You Still Flip It Off
If you’ve ever been on a Carnival cruise—especially the short ones out of Long Beach to Ensenada—you know there are …
December 29, 2025 Edition
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Gray Whales Are Back Off Ensenada: And the Boats Are Ready
Every winter, Ensenada gets quieter on land and louder at sea. The tourists thin out, the mornings sharpen, and then—right …
When the Border Goes Quiet, Baja Hears the Echo
Borders are not known for their discretion. They tend to announce themselves loudly, with lines that refuse to move and …
The Tijuana River Deal Is Back
Same River, New Promises, Familiar Smell The Tijuana River has never needed much help making its presence known. You don’t …
A Year of Reading Together in Baja
Writing is usually a solitary act. However, reading never is. As this year comes to a close, I want to …
Christmas Rain in Baja Brings Old Street Habits Back
Rain never arrives quietly in Baja. Instead, it slips in like an uninvited guest who still knows exactly where the …
Why Tijuana Parking Closures Are Good News
In Tijuana, parking is part of the city’s daily rhythm, because it is where errands begin, plans adjust, and people …