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10 Things I Miss Most in Baja
Coronavirus has been “The Great Separator” — creating achingly long distances between friends and families, children and schoolwork, musicians and audiences and Baja California enthusiasts and our favorite destination. In COVID’s wake, our family scrapped all of the 2020 trips we’d planned to Baja. My upcoming culinary tours postponed. Annual events canceled. Restaurants in Baja […]
August 26, 2020
Mexican Consulate in San Diego asks to avoid non-essential border crossings
As it has been reported in this website, due to the reinforcement of restrictions on border crossings between Mexico and the United States as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic, implemented last Friday, August 21 by the U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP), checkpoints in Baja California had long lines with waiting times of […]
August 25, 2020
These two neighborhoods in Tijuana have the highest number of active coronavirus cases
The Secretary of Health, Alonso Perez Rico released COVID-19 cases update in Baja California this Tuesday morning, August 25. During this live transmission, Perez Rico pointed out the neighborhoods with active cases of coronavirus in Tijuana and the rest of the counties. The state now has 434 of these cases and the border city has […]
August 25, 2020
“The more tests, the better control, is false” Hugo Lopez-Gatell
PCR tests are based on a sample of respiratory secretions. The test detects the genetic material of the virus. "It is important to keep in mind that there are people who may have the virus in their throat and not develop any symptoms," says Lopez-Gatell, and these people are considered to may be the ones […]
August 24, 2020
100 people fined for cutting in line at the San Ysidro Port of entry
This weekend the sanitary filters were carried out at the International San Ysidro Port of Entry, which caused an enormous increase in the number of people crossing from Tijuana to San Diego, which is why the Municipal Police is carrying out a special operation. The operation was led by the Secretary of Security, who reported […]
August 24, 2020
In search for U.S. citizen that was traveling to Tijuana
Relatives of Nancy Lucia, a 75 year-old woman born in California, reported her disappearance last Friday, August 21, to 911, after her last call was made on August 17, where she mentioned that she was traveling to Tijuana on the toll-free highway. According to someone close to her, Mrs. Nancy was driving a gray 2010 […]
August 24, 2020
Red light continues: Baja California surpasses 16 thousand coronavirus infections
The Secretary of Health of Baja California, Alonso Perez Rico, informed this Monday morning, August 24, that the state continues to be red on the epidemiological traffic light chart by totaling 16 thousand and 82 positive COVID-19 cases. According to Perez Rico, the top three most affected counties continue to be (in that order): Mexicali, […]
August 24, 2020
SeaWorld San Diego will reopen for a limited time
San Diego county's most famous amusement park, SeaWorld, announced its return on Monday after nearly six months of being shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you love this space that engages you not only with marine life but also fills you with fun with each of its shows, you should know that this […]
August 24, 2020
Entry ports in Tijuana will open more lanes during the mornings
After long lines were reported this weekend at Tijuana's entry checkpoints to cross into the U.S., the Mexican Consulate General in San Diego recommended that essential workers cross earlier to avoid such inconveniences. It is worth mentioning that this fact arises from the reinforcement by U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) of the restrictions established […]
August 24, 2020
United States toughens Tijuana ports of entry: a wait of up to 9 hours to cross
After last Friday, August 21st, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), notified about the application of new actions to intensify the restrictions in the border crossings between Mexico and the United States as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. The waiting time change to cross into the American country, since last Saturday, August 22nd, […]
August 23, 2020
Coronavirus: “It’s riskier to be a man over 60 in Baja California”
During the COVID-19 cases update, the Secretary of Health of Baja California, Alonso Perez Rico, informed that until this Sunday, August 23rd, 489 active cases have been registered, with Mexicali remaining as the county with the highest number of these cases (192), while Tijuana occupies second place with 146 active cases. However, the number of […]
August 23, 2020
Renowned Dr. Roberto Milanez passes away from COVID-19
The renowned doctor Roberto Milanez Ramirez died today due to COVID-19 complications. Widely recognized in the region for performing ultrasounds on thousands of pregnant women for many years, including my mother, my wife and several friends, the respected specialist who attended in Zona Centro was characterized by his taste for dancing, singing and his jovial […]
August 22, 2020
California has the third highest number of coronavirus deaths in the United States
The pandemic caused by the coronavirus called SARS CoV-2- which originated in Wuhan in late December 2019 continues to spread around the world. After almost 9 months of activity, the virus has managed to position the United States as one of the most affected countries and the virus has returned with greater intensity to Europe. […]
August 22, 2020
These actions will implement San Diego border crossings to limit non-essential travel
In response to the COVID-19 emergency and with a goal of reducing infection, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection implemented the limitation for most border travel down to only essential travel. Customs and Border Protection focused on ports of entry on the southwest border and focused on […]
August 21, 2020
Airbnb prohibits parties in their rentals
The Airbnb platform announced via its official website last Thursday, August 20, restrictions applied worldwide that aim to promote public health and responsible travel, in order to support sanitary measures of social distancing. These prohibitions are: – Holding all kinds of parties and events in accommodations listed on the platform – Occupancy of a maximum […]
August 21, 2020
Mexican Consulate in San Diego will process passports paper work on Saturdays
The Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, informed via its official media the implementation of additional days in its facilities for the rest of the Saturdays of 2020. This is in order to respond to the needs of the Mexican population in this part of the United States who require some documentation service such […]
August 21, 2020
Petco to open new store in Playas de Tijuana
Petco Pet Store announces the opening of a store in Playas de Tijuana on August 28. Petco offers products and services for pets, as well as certain types of other animals. It also has services for pets, including dog care and training. You can find food, clothes, snacks, leashes, special toys, soap to bathe your […]
August 21, 2020
November 30th 2020: Last Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
2020 has one more lunar event left. The last penumbral lunar eclipse will occur on November 29-30 and will be visible in North and Latin America, Australia and parts of Asia. What is a penumbral lunar eclipse? A penumbral lunar eclipse is characterized by a slight darkening of the moon's surface, which occurs when the […]
August 20, 2020
Why isn’t Tijuana the capital of Baja California?
If you're from Baja California and like to browse on social media, especially on the famous Facebook network, you've surely come across, on more than one occasion, hundreds of memes or surveys about Tijuana and Mexicali, in which there has been a debate about which one is better. The debates range from which city is […]
August 20, 2020
Mexicali rises in first place for active cases in Baja California
Baja California Health Secretary Alonso Perez Rico released the update of COVID-9 cases in the region, this is the report so far: – 420 active cases: of which Mexicali registers the majority with 141, while Tijuana moves up into second place on this list with 126 active cases. – 15 thousand 642 positive cases: of […]
August 20, 2020
