Reopening of hotel bars in Tijuana announced

Despite the fact that Baja California is under red light by state order and under an orange light by federal order, it was announced on Thursday that as of the weekend bars are allowed to reopen inside hotels in the city of Tijuana, under a trial arrangement, as announced by the Department of Sustainable Economy […]

August 6, 2020 at 12:46 PM PDT

Tijuana enlists in the first tourism regulation

Today, the City of Tijuana issued its statement number 4 of the day, where it detailed that it had presented its project to establish the first Tourism Regulations for Tijuana. The project, headed by the Committee of Economic Development, Tourism and Border Affairs, aims to strengthen the development of tourism activities in the region. However […]

August 6, 2020 at 12:03 AM PDT

The meteorological event “La Niña” could arrive this month in Baja California

The National Water Commission and the National Meteorological Service of the Government of Mexico posted through their official account that the current status of the meteorological phenomenon known as "La Niña" is under "surveillance". This is due to the fact that the chances of this phenomenon reaching Baja California are more than 50%. According to […]

August 5, 2020 at 10:40 PM PDT

Mexico on the verge of 50 thousand deaths from coronavirus

Today, during the coronavirus situation update (number 159) in our country, the Department of Health of Mexico released the graphs showing the numbers of the last 24 hours. The press conference was directed by the Secretary of Health, Hugo Lopez-Gatell who asked the Head of Epidemiology, Jose Luis Alomia, to present the corresponding numbers. According […]

August 5, 2020 at 7:58 PM PDT

Coronavirus testing proposed for anyone crossing from Tijuana to San Diego

We continue with the border crossing restrictions into the United States: it is very strange for a citizen of Tijuana not to be able to cross to the "other side" for recreational activities, and unfortunately it seems that the restrictions will continue. Even today, it was proposed that all those who have U.S. citizenship and […]

August 4, 2020 at 11:21 PM PDT

Los Cabos Hotel is among the best top 10 in the world

As part of the TripAdvisor "Traveller's Choice" 2020 awards, tourists and followers of this website in charge of evaluating hotels, restaurants and different sites related to tourism activity, gave their opinion for "Best of the Best" from resorts to hotels around the world, including: Mexico. That's right, a hotel in Mexico was recognized as one […]

August 4, 2020 at 7:01 PM PDT

Fees for U.S. Citizenship and Residency to be raised

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), informed through a statement, the increase in some fees for certain applications for immigration and naturalization benefits, in order to ensure the recovery of the costs of their services. "Unlike most government agencies, USCIS is funded by fees. Fees collected and deposited into the Immigration Examination Fees […]

August 4, 2020 at 6:24 PM PDT

Check out the neighborhoods in Tijuana that have the highest number of active coronavirus cases

During the COVID-19 cases update in Baja California, the Head of the Department of Health Alonso Perez Rico mentioned that this Tuesday, August 4, all counties have decreased their active cases, adding up to a total of 408 of these cases in the entire state. However, as it has been said that the active cases […]

August 4, 2020 at 1:19 PM PDT

First “Fashion Mall” to open in Tijuana

You have probably passed by the East Fast Track and noticed the construction going on in the middle of it and the Alamar Fast Track, wondering: What are they going to do there? The answer is: A new shopping center. This place will be the new "Fashion Mall" of Tijuana and will have stores like […]

August 4, 2020 at 10:40 AM PDT

“Palominos” restaurant closed down for hosting a “party”

The restaurant "Palominos" located in Zona Rio was closed after it allowed a party of over 15 people, which is not allowed in Baja California because the entity remains under a red light. The events took place around 2:30 a.m. when inspectors from the “Grupo de Alcoholes” conducted a review of the area. Adolfo Garcia […]

August 4, 2020 at 9:24 AM PDT

Mexico starts week with 48 thousand and 12 deaths

On August 3rd, in the update number 157 about the coronavirus situation in our country, the Mexican Department of Health released the numbers corresponding to the last 24 hours. The update was directed by the Secretary of Health, Hugo Lopez-Gatell who asked the Head of Epidemiology, Jose Luis Alomia, to present the corresponding numbers. According […]

August 3, 2020 at 7:51 PM PDT

Temporary lane detour announced at border crossing to Baja California

The U.S. General Service Administration (GSA) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notified the implementation of a temporary detour in vehicular traffic at the Calexico West Land Port of Entry. This detour, which aims to optimize the construction of roofed areas and inspection booths on […]

August 3, 2020 at 4:07 PM PDT

UNAM in California will give a course on the series Dark

One of the most popular series on Netflix right now is Dark. The incredible German production has managed to surprise all users with its exciting time travel plot, so much so that it has now reached the most recognized university in the country, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in Los Angeles, announced that […]

August 3, 2020 at 2:54 PM PDT

San Felipe: area with the fewest deaths by coronavirus in Baja California

During the COVID-19 case update in Baja California, Head of the Department of Health Alonso Perez Rico reported that there are still 499 active cases in the state, although there has been a great decrease in most counties, with Mexicali accounting for more than 189 of these cases. To date, people who have tested positive […]

August 3, 2020 at 2:45 PM PDT

Pregnant women are most vulnerable to coronavirus in Baja California

Through the Official Gazette of the Federation, the new criteria for groups at risk to return to work in the reopening of economic activities were announced since they are the most likely to develop complications or die by COVID-19. During the third trimester of pregnancy there have been cases of premature rupture of membranes, fetal […]

August 3, 2020 at 1:07 PM PDT

Stands at la Bufadora prepare to reopen

Today, the Ensenada Government posted on its official website that they invited Bufadora merchants to present their own protocols designed to reopen their shops. According to the press release of the 150 shop owners only 4 have been approved. Altough this meeting served to talk about the adequate procedures in order to reactivate their businesses. […]

August 2, 2020 at 10:58 PM PDT

Active coronavirus cases in Tijuana continue to rise

On Sunday, August 2, the Head of the Department of Health, Alonso Perez Rico and the governor of Baja California announced the coronavirus update in the state. Currently the Mexican country registers more than 434 thousand positive cases. The state of Baja California has 13 thousand 712 confirmed coronavirus cases, 2 thousand 677 deaths, and […]

August 2, 2020 at 1:15 PM PDT

Lopez-Gatell responds to governors asking for his resignation

After 9 governors from different states requested the resignation of the Secretary of Health Hugo Lopez-Gatell due to the poor management of the COVID-19 pandemic and his failed strategy to stop the spread of the disease, the official responded at a press conference and said he understood the situation. It is natural, it is part […]

August 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM PDT

Remember that as of this Monday, all of Mexico must make calls without area codes

On its official media, the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT), reminded the Mexican population the implementation of dialing with only 10 digits for long distance calls and local numbers, which began a year ago in the country, but had a period of coexistence with the previous form of dialing, and ends this Monday, August 3rd. […]

August 1, 2020 at 2:42 PM PDT

Baja California will continue to run under red light: Secretary of Health

Secretary of Health Alonso Perez Rico confirmed this Saturday morning, August 1, that Baja California will continue to be under red light one the epidemiological traffic light chart while facing COVID-19. Based on this, this region´s population will continue to carry out activities that correspond only to this color, despite the fact that federal authorities […]

August 1, 2020 at 1:34 PM PDT