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A crash at the San Ysidro-Tijuana border crossing leaves one person dead
A person attempted to cross at full speed through the Tijuana-San Ysidro checkpoint into the United States, achieving his goal but crashing his car into a retaining wall in the process, causing several fatal injuries that ultimately resulted in the death of the individual. The 27-year-old driver also endangered the lives of two people, a […]
December 23, 2020
With casinos closing in Mexicali, Baja California authorities warn that restaurants could follow
Authorities such as the mayor of Mexicali, Marina del Pilar, confirmed the full closure of casinos in this municipality of Baja California, as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Secretary Alonso Pérez Rico, said this was a decision that was being analyzed due to the high mobility observed in the state, and therefore […]
December 22, 2020
They make a call to Baja California: “The medical field is tired, what Christmas are you going to give them?
Baja California is not only under the red traffic lights caused by COVID-19, but also with a worrying situation in its hospitals, something that had already circulated in various media and social networks. Although today the hospital occupation at a state level is 85%, it was the hospitals of the Department of Health that were […]
December 22, 2020
In addition to long lines, Costco of Tijuana limits sales of rolls and chocoflan cakes
It's almost Christmas Eve and if any place can prove it better than any other, it's Costco, which has had long lines to enter since the weekend. However, today they got so long that at the Zona Rio branch the line practically went all around the building. But it's not just the huge lines of […]
December 22, 2020
Tijuana will have intense Santa Ana winds before Christmas
This Monday, December 21, Tijuana's Civil Protection reported that this week the border city will feel a cold Santa Ana wind. Until Monday night, Tijuana had cold Santa Ana winds with clear, low relative humidity, light to moderate winds from the east and northeast, as well as a gradual increase in local temperatures. Although the […]
December 21, 2020
Bars and nightclubs must close in Baja California
The government of Baja California announced on its social media accounts that to avoid further contagion, bars, nightclubs and event halls will be closed. While restaurants and cafeterias that comply with sanitary measures will be able to continue operating at 30% of their capacity. In the publication they emphasize the importance of taking care of […]
December 21, 2020
It is the darkest moment of the pandemic in Baja California: Pérez Rico
During the daily update on the situation of the coronavirus in Baja California, the State Health Secretary, Alonso Pérez Rico, informed that the number of cases, deaths and hospitalizations continues to rise: Mexico currently has one million 320 thousand 545 COVID-19 cases, while registering 118 thousand 202 unfortunate deaths. Of these deaths, 4 thousand 962 […]
December 21, 2020
Tijuana among the first ranks in femicides
UN Women (United Nations) in conjunction with the National Institute for Women (Inmujeres) and the National Commission for the Prevention and Eradication of Violence against Women (Conavim) released the report ''Feminicide Violence in Mexico: Approaches and Trends'' which revealed the ranking of Mexican states in terms of the index of femicides recorded in recent years. […]
December 20, 2020
13 people are rescued off the coast of Baja California by Semar
Yesterday the Semar (Mexican Navy) received an alert from the U.S. Coast Guard District, where they reported that an unidentified vessel was adrift near Ensenada, B.C. The situation caused the activation of the so-called ''Marine Rescue Plan'', a mission that aims to assist the civilian population in cases and/or areas of emergency or disaster. This […]
December 20, 2020
This is what Plaza Las Americas looks like the weekend before Christmas
There is no better combination than Christmas and the great specials that the Las Americas Premium Outlets stores have, where this weekend we could see a great number of people entering to do their Christmas shopping. However, it was not like last year, this time long lines to enter the stores could be seen from […]
December 20, 2020
IMSS Clinic 1 and General Hospital no longer have a place for COVID-19 patients
Alarming is the situation that is currently being experienced in Tijuana with COVID-19, since Clinic 1 of the IMSS and the General Hospital no longer have room for new patients with this virus. We spoke with one of the elements of Clinic 1, Daniel Amaya, a professional nurse and member of the Mexican Navy, who […]
December 19, 2020
Tijuana and San Diego doctor is first Mexican to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Thanks to his dual nationality and the possibility of practicing in Tijuana and San Diego, Dr. Andres Smith became the first Mexican to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. Smith received the dose Friday at Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista where he works. Pfizer's vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on […]
December 19, 2020
Fallbrook in San Diego invites you to visit its traditional Christmas tree
Let's be honest, with the current coronavirus pandemic it's very difficult to find an outdoor activity that allows us to maintain a safe distance and resort to other sanitary measures, so this invitation from Fallbrook doesn't sound bad for those who are in confinement and want to do a safe activity. In addition, it is […]
December 18, 2020
Brands offer up to 70% discount at Plaza Las Americas in San Ysidro
We have good news for all border readers, and that is that the Las Americas Premium Outlets shopping center, announced on its website all the deals it will offer due to the upcoming holidays. Practically all the stores are celebrating and have great offers for those who can cross the border. Although of course, we […]
December 18, 2020
Mexican Consulate in San Diego will provide free influenza vaccine
Today begins the 2020-2021 influenza vaccination campaign through which the Mexican Consulate in San Diego will be applying the vaccine free of charge. This last Friday will be the first date in a schedule from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The next day of this month will be Tuesday, December 22nd of next week with […]
December 18, 2020
Without oxygen? You can find it in these places in Tijuana
Oxygen has become a vital resource, especially in these difficult times with COVID-19 where patients require a constant supply to have an optimal level in their lungs. In Tijuana there are several suppliers of tanks. Some are open during normal hours, others 24 hours a day. That is why we provide you with the following […]
December 18, 2020
Do you need supplies or doctors for COVID-19 in Tijuana? You can get them here
The alarming situation which Baja California is going through due to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases is unprecedented. Private hospitals are almost saturated, few doctors are consulting patients with this disease, and the hospital occupation of public medical centers is pushing people to the edge of desperation to find care and supplies for their […]
December 17, 2020
COVID-19 infections have skyrocketed in recent days in Baja California
In a statement to MILENIO, Arturo Erdely, Doctor of Mathematical Sciences at UNAM, shared the statistics of confirmed infections so far in the last 14 days, the incubation time of COVID-19 and where the first symptoms manifest. It was announced that 9 entities have registered an impressive increase in coronavirus infections, being Mexico City, with […]
December 17, 2020
They assure that the hardest part of the pandemic in Baja California will be until January 15
Mexicali continues to increase its cases of COVID-19 in an accelerated and worrying manner. As of this Thursday morning, the state capital registered 503 of the one thousand 56 active cases in the state. In addition, according to the report of the Secretary of Health Alonso Pérez Rico, Mexicali residents not only placed in the […]
December 17, 2020
COVID-19 will be considered a job risk for teachers
After meeting on December 15, the general secretary of the National Education Workers' Union (SNTE), Alfonso Cepeda Salas, and the head of SEP, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, the SNTE requested from the Ministry of Public Education, among other measures for the return of face-to-face classes, and that COVID-19 be considered an illness of occupational risk. This […]
December 16, 2020
