Marina del Pilar agrees on actions to transform mobility in Tijuana

As part of her mobility transformation model for Tijuana, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda signed the agreement “Impulso a una Nueva Movilidad para Tijuana” (“Boosting a New Mobility for Tijuana”) along with municipal authorities. In her speech, the governor highlighted that Tijuana, along with the municipalities of Tecate and Playas de Rosarito, […]

June 16, 2022 at 7:04 PM PDT

Tijuana native singer-songwriter has collaborated with Carlos Rivera: Baja Window to the South

Said Aguilar is a Tijuana native with several talents who is a singer, author, TV host, and producer, as well as the owner of a restaurant in San Diego. He was born in Mexico City, but moved to Baja California and became a Tijuana native “through adoption”. Here he joined the Conservatory of Music and […]

June 16, 2022 at 6:43 PM PDT

American baby is found with his father in Playas de Rosarito

Through a message shared by the Attorney General Office of Baja California (FGE), it was revealed that 7-month-old baby Valentina Sabean had been located at Playas de Rosarito after having been missing for almost two months and after her mother was found dead in Tijuana. According to authorities, Valentina was found in good health condition […]

June 16, 2022 at 2:43 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar announces Covid-19 vaccination for children 5 to 11 years old in Baja California

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, Baja California Governor, shared in a statement today that on Thursday, June 16 the preregistration of children between 5 and 11 years old will begin, which will allow them to get the Covid-19 vaccine. During the 30th edition of “Wednesday Morning Press Conference with Marina del Pilar” that took place […]

June 15, 2022 at 6:57 PM PDT

AMLO claims that 71% of people don’t want daylight savings time; Baja California would desynchronize from California

Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador revealed a few weeks ago that he would suspend summer schedule (daylight savings time) and claimed that he would send the initiative next week to Congress in order to eliminate it. According to the president, 71% of the population agrees in getting rid of the schedule, however, for Baja […]

June 15, 2022 at 4:12 PM PDT

There are currently over 100 construction projects in Tijuana: Baja Window to the South

Housing costs in the United States have been rising little by little, making it harder for residents to buy a house to the point that some have decided to live in Baja California due to its accessibility. To talk about this, Héctor Bustamante was present. He is the General Director of Bustamante Realty Group of […]

June 15, 2022 at 3:49 PM PDT

The best gastronomy and wine will be at Vive la Baja in Valle de Guadalupe

One of Baja California’s greatest and most important tourist attractions is, without a doubt, Valle de Guadalupe, because it has several interesting places to visit as well as several restaurants that have been recognized for their excellent quality. This weekend, Finca Tré will organize an event that will reunite in a single space in a […]

June 15, 2022 at 2:06 PM PDT

Taquería El Chino in Tecate serves lamb tacos with a great family tradition: Tacos With Muchachos

Tacos With Muchachos’ goal is to try the different tacos that exist all around Baja California so that American tourists are inspired to visit different places that offer different kinds of dishes, where the seasoning, proteins, and cooking methods change depending on the place. On this occasion, Scott Koenig, along with Denise Adriana Roa, Chef […]

June 14, 2022 at 7:25 PM PDT

Welcome to BUCAFEST: the first cabaret and burlesque festival in Tijuana

BUCAFEST is the first burlesque and cabaret festival in Tijuana which will have the MAJESTIC theater facilities as a venue from June 24th to June 30th, thanks to the participation of women willing to promote and change the perspective that people have about night art. This is a festival that creates a nationwide collaboration to […]

June 14, 2022 at 6:50 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar encourages Baja Californians to donate blood to save lives

Baja California Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, celebrating World Blood Donor Day , invited Baja Californian residents to have solidarity with blood donations and become recurring donors since these actions save lives. She said: Those minutes that somebody dedicates to donating blood can save somebody’s life, somebody we don’t know. That person will be […]

June 14, 2022 at 5:14 PM PDT

“Taquito de Oro” in Mexicali turns out to be a gem due to their juicy machaca

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Mexicali, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to Taquito de Oro located at Calle Rio Presidio, Col. Independencia. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a machaca taco priced at $1.25 dollars ($24 pesos) and a cheese machaca taco priced at $2.4 dollars ($45 pesos). Cheese Machaca Taco […]

June 14, 2022 at 4:24 PM PDT

Chevron gas stations are some of the most expensive in Mexico

Recently, the Consumer Federal Agency (PROFECO) published a list regarding the most expensive gas station brands in the country and Chevron Gas Stations were leading as one of the gas stations with the highest prices. During his participation in President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s morning press conference, the head of PROFECO, Ricardo Sheffield Padilla, revealed […]

June 13, 2022 at 8:12 PM PDT

Baja Californian government warns not to undertake foreign vehicle regularization process through Facebook

Due to the high number of social media pages offering quicker foreign vehicle regularization services, all people are encouraged not to use this kind of services, said Gustavo Santos Hernández Valenzuela, Director of the Tax Administration Service of Baja California (SAT BC). He said that they have detected publicity regarding processing companies asking for money […]

June 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM PDT

Egg carton is forgotten inside a car in Mexicali… the heat boils all the eggs!

Mexicali, capital of Baja California, is known for being the city with the highest temperatures in the region, reaching its highest numbers in the summer. Both residents and merchants have adapted to these conditions, modifying their daily routines during heat season such as going out when the sun is not at its brightest during the […]

June 13, 2022 at 3:08 PM PDT

Tijuana beers win silver medals in International Competition

The results of the Aro Rojo beer competition have recently been revealed. This is an international competition that is looking to award the best beers of the world. It should be noted that Mexico is one of the countries that presented the most beers. Mexico became the winner of several gold and silver medals. The […]

June 13, 2022 at 9:37 AM PDT

Marina del Pilar reaches agreement regarding programs to promote businesses in Baja California

Baja California Governor, Marina del Pilar held a meeting with Antonio Ramírez Pineda, General Director of the National Finance Agency (NAFIN) in order to strengthen local companies. As part of her commitment to promote Baja Californian entrepreneurs, several different alternatives were analyzed such as the Impulso Program that consists of a Nafin resources contribution of […]

June 12, 2022 at 11:23 PM PDT

Lucha libre, airplane shows, and fireworks, Triplemania arrives in Tijuana!

On this new episode of Baja Window to the South, hosts Olga Sánchez de la Vega and Scott Koenig began their show in front of Estadio Caliente to present the Mexican lucha libre (wrestling) event that will take place in Tijuana. This is the famous “Triplemania.” During their conversation with Martín Fuentes, lucha libre promoter, […]

June 12, 2022 at 10:27 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar promotes new community policy in Baja California

In order to reduce inequality among different social groups and benefit people with greater needs, Baja California Governor, Marina del Pilar signed an agreement with CONAPO where specific actions will be taken regarding community policy matters in the state with aid from the Government of Mexico. The agreement named “Promoting Community Policy in the State” […]

June 11, 2022 at 6:38 PM PDT

Pork rind taco from “Enrique’s Tacos y Más” in Mexicali gets an 8.9 due to its incredible flavor

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Mexicali, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Enrique’s Tacos y Más” located at Av. Pdte. Gómez Farías 1900, República Mexicana. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a pork rind taco priced at $1.5 dollars ($30 pesos) and a stuffed pepper with pork leg priced at $2.3 […]

June 11, 2022 at 4:33 PM PDT

A Mexican car insurance policy is essential for American tourists in Mexico: Baja Window to the South

American tourists must consider different things whenever traveling to Baja California from the route they’ll take, the stops they’ll make, and the places they’ll visit. But one of the essential key things that some forget to do is to get a Mexican car insurance policy. To talk about this, Geoff Hill of Baja Bound Insurance […]

June 11, 2022 at 3:52 PM PDT