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Julieta Venegas Opens Norteña Tour With Show in Tijuana
The Tijuana show marks a return to the city Julieta Venegas has long described as central to who she is and how she makes music.
Citywide Cleanup Brings Street and Lighting Upgrades to Tijuana
City crews worked across several neighborhoods this week, clearing debris and making targeted infrastructure improvements.
Baja California Opens the Door to Alcohol Sales at Cinemas and Theaters
Movie theaters and live performance venues in Baja California will soon be allowed to sell alcohol, following a legislative reform approved by the state congress.
Long-Delayed Drainage Project Completed in Mexicali
A storm drainage project completed in Ampliación Solidaridad Social is designed to prevent water accumulation that has affected the neighborhood for decades.
Tijuana Sees Strong Start to Property Tax Collections
City officials say early property tax payments have pushed Tijuana’s collections past 198 million pesos in the first 11 days of January.
U.S. Embassy Reports Sharp Drop in Illegal Border Crossings
Alongside lower border encounters, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico reported that more than 605,000 people have been deported since Trump returned to office.
Rosarito Launches Push to Simplify Permits, Back Local Businesses
Playas de Rosarito officials have created interagency working groups to streamline business permitting and promote economic growth.
Rosarito Builds Closer Ties With Tourism Developers
City officials met with tourism developers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen dialogue around investment, development, and property tax policy.
Smart Traffic Lights Roll Out on Key Roads in Playas de Rosarito
The upgrades will allow traffic lights to adjust in real time based on vehicle volume, easing congestion on some of the city’s busiest streets.
Cantina de los Remedios Shuts Down, Triggering Strike
More than 30 workers say they were left without severance or unpaid wages after a longtime Tijuana cantina shut down abruptly earlier this year.
Tijuana Crews Remove More Than 60 Tons of Debris From Neighborhood Streets
City workers carried out a large-scale cleanup across two areas, hauling away heavy trash and addressing drainage and sidewalk conditions.
Coparmex Tijuana Outlines Sector Goals and Outlook for Local Businesses in 2026
Though 2026 may be challenging, the organization sees opportunities for growth and stability in the local business sector.
Mexicali Mayor Norma Bustamante Oversees Rehabilitation of Pueblo Nuevo Sports Complex
Backed by a multimillion-peso investment, the project aims to expand access to modern recreational facilities for local families.
Border Enforcement Extends Beyond Land, U.S. Embassy Says in New Video
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico warned that migrants attempting to cross outside official ports face heightened enforcement across all terrain.
Pricing, Hours Confirmed for Tijuana’s New Fast-Lane Commuter Program
City officials say the program is designed to improve daily commutes while easing congestion at key border crossings.
Tijuana Officials, Business Leaders Push for Closer Collaboration on Growth and Services
City officials met with Coparmex Tijuana leaders this week to discuss economic development, public services, and efforts to improve quality of life.
Sheinbaum Says Call With Trump Focused on Security, Trade, and Sovereignty
Mexico’s president said the discussion emphasized cooperation and respect for sovereignty amid recent tensions.
Governor Marina del Pilar Strengthens Disability Support With Prosthetics Program
The state delivered 63 prosthetic devices in Mexicali and Tijuana as part of a multimillion-peso initiative focused on mobility and independence.
Tijuana Opens Preregistration for Fast-Lane Border Crossing Access
Eligible workers with U.S. employment in the San Diego region can apply for expedited border access.
Mayor Norma Bustamante Opens Medical Clinic in Mexicali’s Historic Downtown
This new facility is the fifth medical dispensary established by the Municipal Government across Mexicali.