Exchange rate in Tijuana: Dollar surges and reaches 20 pesos at exchange shops

The Mexican peso stumbles once again against the dollar, and this was confirmed by the prices shown at Tijuana's exchange shops. The morning of Tuesday, August 6, the dollar was being sold at $19.25 and bought at $18.15. In some shops, the difference between the buy and sell rate was quite vast, as a precautionary […]

August 6, 2024 at 1:52 PM PDT

Municipal Women’s Institute in Tijuana registers most progress on statewide gendered violence alerts

The government of Baja California recognized the Municipal Administration of Tijuana led by mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez as the municipality ranked first place statewide regarding results obtained on gendered violence alerts. "All Municipal Administrations are doing their own thing at their own pace, however, the state government has recognized that the Municipal Administration of Tijuana […]

August 5, 2024 at 8:40 PM PDT

How’s the dollar doing? Learn about the peso-dollar exchange rate before crossing the Tijuana-San Diego border

Tijuana and San Ysidro are united not just by a border, but by commercial trade that occurs every day between travelers from both sides who must exchange their currency. There are times in which sudden dollar exchange rates can overwhelmingly affect people's wallets, and people often get into dilemmas on whether to exchange their pesos […]

August 5, 2024 at 12:18 PM PDT

AMLO downplays “Black Monday” in world markets, claims that Mexico “is not affected that much”

The Mexican peso continues to drop as the dollar has exceeded the value of more than 19.55 pesos this week. The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued his position on this alarming landscape and spoke about the plunge of world markets and claimed that the country's economy was not affected that much. "We […]

August 5, 2024 at 11:58 AM PDT

Marina del Pilar promotes pet adoption in Baja California through “Santuario Mily”

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the governor of Baja California, invited people at large to adopt a pet to give these animals a new chance in life through animal sanctuary "Mily" while also stressing her wish of soon seeing rescued puppies and kittens adopted by a family that gives them love and safety. Governor Marina […]

August 4, 2024 at 8:39 PM PDT

Municipal Administration of Tijuana provided goods and services in Otay Centenario through Construyendo Bienestar campaign

In order to make goods and services offered by the 24th Municipal Administration more approachable, the Construyendo Bienestar campaign took place at Otay Centenario Delegation. During this campaign carried out by the Secretariat of Wellbeing, agency units were installed where families of Tijuana received a wide variety of services. Some of the services provided were […]

August 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM PDT

Tommy Hilfiger turns 30 and celebrates its anniversary alongside Tijuana native influencer Roberto Gallegos in a trip to La Paz

Iconic Tommy Hilfiger brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an amazing event in La Paz, Baja California Sur, with some of Mexico's most influential influencers. Among them there is Tijuana native Roberto Gallegos, son of Roberto Gallegos Gil and Yessenia Median, both natives of Tijuana, who have caught people's attention with their charisma and […]

August 4, 2024 at 2:51 PM PDT

Just a few days away! Playas de Rosarito prepares for Baja Beach Fest

Since its first edition in 2018, Baja Beach Fest has brought reggaeton and regional Mexican fans together alongside Rosarito's beaches, as this festival takes place just next to the Rosarito Beach Hotel, a busy and famous central location known by both tourists and residents. With only a few days away, work at the beach has […]

August 3, 2024 at 3:04 PM PDT

Over 80 works of art from 15 countries! CECUT inaugurates 2nd edition of Trienal Internacional Pictórica in Tijuana

For over four decades, Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) has been the meeting point for thousands of new and established artists. This space has contributed to the discovery, spread, and exhibition of music, theater, plastic arts, dances, and all kinds of creative expressions, all of which has significantly enriched the border region's cultural wealth. True to […]

August 3, 2024 at 2:13 PM PDT

Grand Opening of Booty Factory by Flex Appeal in Chula Vista!

On Saturday, August 10th at 10 AM, Flex Appeal will open the doors to its new branch, Booty Factory, located in the Chula Vista Shopping Mall. This event marks the inauguration of the first women-only gym in the area, dedicated to empowering women through specialized glute workouts. A Day Full of Activities and Prizes The […]

August 2, 2024 at 7:39 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar undertakes renovation of road in Mexicali that will benefit more than 200,000 people

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, supervised the restoration and modernization of the main road at Ejido Puebla, part of the RESPIRA program projects: an initiative whose goal is to provide infrastructure projects to Mexicali natives for a better quality of life. Marina del Pilar reiterated that during her administration citizens […]

August 2, 2024 at 7:21 PM PDT

Are microchips mandatory to cross with dogs at the Tijuana-San Diego port of entry?

SanDiegoRed.com had an exclusive interview with Wilson Portocarrero, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Chief of Communications to clear up some questions regarding the new requirements to cross dogs to the United States, in which the issue of the microchip came up. Portocarrero explained that these new rules came into effect on Thursday, August 1 and […]

August 2, 2024 at 7:11 PM PDT

Ismael Burgueño looking to build Tijuana’s first municipal university

Mayor-elect Ismael Burgueño stated on Thursday, August 1, before his meeting with the current mayor of Tijuana, Montserrat Caballero, at the Municipal Palace, that there are things that he wishes to do, that are still dreams of his, once he becomes the leader of the city's Municipal Administration. Some of his main projects that he […]

August 2, 2024 at 1:32 PM PDT

Mayor Montserrat Caballero, 3 years of achievements under her administration in Tijuana

Three years ago, the people of Tijuana chose Montserrat Caballero as the mayor of this municipality, and since then, she has been heading this administration, proving herself to be a capable leader for Tijuana. During her administration, several projects have begun and concluded and, before her Third Government Report, Caballero has shared a video where […]

August 1, 2024 at 5:01 PM PDT

Crossing the Tijuana border with your dog? These are the new requirements to enter the US

Border crossings between Tijuana and San Diego have specific processes, procedures, and rules that must be followed, and though previously crossing with pets was no big issue, today there are new pet rules entering into force. Requirements to cross with your dog through Tijuana's ports of entry The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]

August 1, 2024 at 12:26 PM PDT

Montserrat Caballero signs declaration of Tijuana Town Hall as discrimination-free zone

Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez recently signed a declaration that states that the Tijuana Town Hall is a discrimination-free zone as part of an initiative presented by Enrique Lucero Vázquez, head of the Municipal Agency of Migrant Assistance (DMAM). "This municipal administration decided to take matters into their own hands because if your municipal president suffers […]

July 31, 2024 at 7:58 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar makes progress on programs dedicated to the wellbeing of families in Baja California

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, continues to implement social programs through the Secretariat of Wellbeing in order to guarantee benefits in the state's most vulnerable families. During her Wednesday Morning Press Conference, Marina del Pilar said that her government's priority and fundamental pillar is wellbeing for everyone, through programs that […]

July 31, 2024 at 7:50 PM PDT

Rescued dog in Tijuana looking for home before it is taken to dog pound

Despite the fact that Tijuana is a city with amazing tourism zones, gastronomy, and more, we cannot be proud of the number of abandoned and abused animals this city has. Many of them, unfortunately, end up losing their lives due to lack of care. Rescued dog in Tijuana looking for home before it is taken […]

July 31, 2024 at 12:27 PM PDT

Music, dance, and lessons! Festival Ópera Frente al Mar presents its 1st Operatic Conference in Rosarito

The 12th edition of Ópera Frente al Mar (Opera By the Sea) is presenting its Primer Encuentro Operístico Rosarito 2024 (1st Operatic Conference Rosarito 2024), a free event whose goal is to bring together expert masters and professional and semiprofessional singers who will offer a comprehensive and entertaining guide on how to artistically appreciate this […]

July 30, 2024 at 2:06 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar: Governments of Baja California and Sonora are working together on a Comprehensive Security Model

Leading the Regional Security Meeting that took place in the municipality of San Luis Río Colorado, Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño and Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda agreed to strengthen security work in Sonora and Baja California by implementing a comprehensive model that allows for a Single Command that will work on operational and preventive […]

July 29, 2024 at 8:48 PM PDT