Secretariat of Health warns of restrictions in Tijuana due to COVID-19

Tijuana is one of the municipalities in Baja California with the highest transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, having an Effective Reproduction Rate (ER) of 1.4 and with an upward trend, informed this morning the head of the Secretariat of Health, Alonso Pérez Rico. As he has explained in previous occasions, registering an RT […]

August 28, 2021 at 12:52 PM PDT

Reasons why Afghan refugees might arrive in Tijuana

On Wednesday of last week, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard, reported that the Mexican government had begun to process the first asylum requests from citizens of Afghanistan, giving priority to requests from women and children; days later hundreds of refugees have arrived in our country. This has made many border residents wonder: will […]

August 27, 2021 at 12:48 PM PDT

Mayor Karla Ruiz initiates artistic lights project in Playas of Tijuana

The mayor of Tijuana, Karla Ruiz Macfarland, has turned her attention to one of the most attractive and visited places by Tijuana residents and North American tourists: the boardwalk of Playas de Tijuana. This area known for having multiple cafes and space for vendors had been practically abandoned by the authorities of past administrations. However, […]

August 27, 2021 at 12:19 PM PDT

The best of the Valle de Guadalupe and Rosarito will gather in “El Valle en la Playa”

With gastronomy, wineries, music and beach, the second edition of "El Valle en la Playa" will take place in Rosarito on September 11. The event, in addition to bringing together the best of this municipality and one of the most popular destinations in Mexico, the Valle de Guadalupe, seeks to raise funds to support the […]

August 26, 2021 at 8:40 PM PDT

Baja California: 100% of persons intubated due to coronavirus have not been vaccinated

During the morning broadcast the Secretary of Health of the Government of Baja California, Alonso Pérez Rico, informed that the total number of active cases in Baja California is one thousand 411, of which one thousand 236 are not serious, and only 108 are hospitalized. A total of 67 people have been intubated and 100% […]

August 26, 2021 at 3:41 PM PDT

Outstanding students in Tijuana receive electronic tablets

City Mayor Karla Patricia Ruiz Macfarland, continuing with the fulfillment of the commitments made during the delegation visits, delivered electronic tablets to two outstanding students, so that they can continue with their education in the new normality. The XXIII City Hall of Tijuana, through the Municipal Public Education Secretariat (SEPM) has deployed different supports, focused […]

August 26, 2021 at 2:58 PM PDT

Mel Gibson and Eduardo Verástegui eat lobster in Puerto Nuevo

The famous Hollywood actor, Mel Gibson, visited Puerto Nuevo in Baja California this Wednesday, along with another celebrity, Mexican Eduardo Verástegui. As you may recall, Gibson was in Tijuana last Monday, at one of the most renowned restaurants in the city, thanks to its salad, Caesar's restaurant. On that occasion he was accompanied by different […]

August 25, 2021 at 8:24 PM PDT

Tijuana City Hall and DAM provide support to people in mobility situations

The XXIII City Hall of Tijuana, through the Direction of Attention to Immigrants (DAM) carried out various humanitarian supports for people in mobility conditions, who come to the institution to request documents or receive the necessary orientation for their paperwork or the safe return to their places of origin. The head of the area, José […]

August 25, 2021 at 4:09 PM PDT

Prices of living areas in Tijuana in high demand

According to the Federal Mortgage Society (SHF), housing prices in Mexico during the second quarter of this year 2021, compared to last year, have radically increased in several areas of the country, mainly in metropolitan areas. Tijuana, only followed by Guadalajara, is the city that has increased its housing costs the most, due to its […]

August 25, 2021 at 3:18 PM PDT

Tijuana author Carlos Mora presents his book “Las Doñas”

Tijuana author and former Secretary of Government of Tijuana, Carlos Mora Álvarez announced the release of his new book "Las Doñas, algunos Dones y otros Amores" (The Doñas, some Gifts and other Loves). The title recalls the trajectory, intellectual, cultural and emotional contribution of great women of the 19th and 20th century who have been […]

August 25, 2021 at 2:34 PM PDT

Elected governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, commits to athletes for the 2024 Olympic Games

Baja California athletes who represented Mexico in the Tokyo Olympic Games were recognized this Tuesday by Baja California´s elected governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, who pointed out that there is a deep commitment from the upcoming government with athletes to promote their participation in the 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place in Paris, […]

August 24, 2021 at 10:43 PM PDT

Mayor Karla Ruiz works to provide more employment opportunities for Tijuana residents

The Mayor of Tijuana, Karla Ruiz Macfarland, is committed with the citizens of Tijuana to offer them job opportunities, and thus continue with the excellent results that have been obtained in recent months, since the city was recently recognized as the one with the lowest unemployment rate in all of Mexico. Likewise, according to what […]

August 24, 2021 at 6:22 PM PDT

Mel Gibson enjoys and eats Caesar salad in Tijuana like a taco

As you all know, this Monday, August 23rd, American actor Mel Gibson surprised all Tijuana residents, as he visited Caesar's restaurant, one of the most important establishments in the border area. Alongside the famous Hollywood actor was the elected governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, who affirmed that great things in the […]

August 24, 2021 at 3:40 PM PDT

Tijuana and San Diego consuls meet to discuss border issues

The new U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, Tom Reott, held a meeting with the Consul General of Mexico in San Diego, Diego Carlos González Gutiérrez, with the objective of strengthening relations on both sides of the border. This was published on the Facebook page of the Consulate General of the United States in Tijuana, through […]

August 24, 2021 at 2:01 PM PDT

U.S.-Mexico border could open before the end of the year: Marcelo Ebrard

This Tuesday, August 24, during President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's daily morning conference, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard spoke about the restrictions on crossings from Mexico to the United States and although there is still no definite date for a reopening with the North American country, he did mention something that gives us hope. According to […]

August 24, 2021 at 11:36 AM PDT

Elected Governor Marina del Pilar meets with Mel Gibson to promote filmmaking in Baja California

This Monday, August 23rd, the future governor of the State of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, met with renowned film actor Mel Gibson. For the first woman to govern the state of Baja California in its history, taking advantage of the talent within the state, as well as boosting the region as a […]

August 23, 2021 at 6:13 PM PDT

San Diego Mayor discusses the extension of border restrictions

This Sunday, August 22nd marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of Friendship Park since its inauguration in 1971, the binational park located on the San Diego – Tijuana border at Imperial Beach and Playas de Tijuana. During the commemoration of this important day, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria took the opportunity to talk about […]

August 23, 2021 at 4:53 PM PDT

Non-essential travel to the U.S. may be allowed; it will depend on CBP

Restrictions on crossings from Mexico into the United States continue at virtually all points of entry into the U.S., as border residents are well aware. However, we sometimes hear from friends or acquaintances who claim to have crossed the border without an essential reason. Likewise, groups such as "Cómo está la línea" (How's the line) […]

August 23, 2021 at 3:09 PM PDT

Third wave of COVID-19 in Baja California will end in 7 days

The state Secretary of Health, Alonso Pérez Rico, foresees that the third wave of COVID-19 will end in 7 days in Baja California. During his daily press conference, the doctor specified that at this moment the infection curve is increasing, registering a slight decrease yesterday, so the trend must be studied in the following three […]

August 23, 2021 at 12:27 PM PDT

Baja California is the state with the second highest number of deaths of children due to COVID-19

The Executive Secretariat of the National System for the Integral Protection of Children and Adolescents (Spinna), has placed Baja California as the state with the second highest number of child deaths due to COVID-19. The state is behind the Estado de Mexico (93) and is tied with Nuevo Leon with 44 deaths. It is followed […]

August 23, 2021 at 11:07 AM PDT