This Week’s Must-See
Mayor Abdiel Gutiérrez’s Össur Visit Signals Confidence in Tijuana’s Growth
San Ysidro-to-Tijuana Crossings Speed Up Thanks to Elevated Viaduct, Official Says
City Hall Approves Tijuana River Channel Cleanup Proposal
Reforms to Prevent Weapons in Schools Approved in Baja California
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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.
Trump Threatens Use of Insurrection Act in Minnesota
If invoked, the measure would allow the president to deploy active-duty troops or federalize the National Guard for domestic law enforcement.
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.
Rosarito Crews Respond to House Fire in Los Ramos
City firefighters and social services quickly assisted a family after a fire destroyed their home in Rosarito’s Los Ramos neighborhood.
U.S. to Suspend Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
The policy affects countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, including Colombia, Cuba, Nicaragua, Brazil, and Uruguay.
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.
Trump Moves to Block Federal Funding for Sanctuary Cities
The president described the funding freeze as a measure to protect public safety and enforce federal immigration law.
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.
San Diego Eyes Metro-Style Purple Line to Connect Key Communities
Planners are evaluating a high-capacity transit line that could connect the South Bay to major job centers.
Trump Highlights Venezuela Strike as Show of U.S. Military Power
The president described the mission as a major military success but did not provide independent confirmation of casualties or damage.