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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 15, 2026

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.

January 15, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

San Diego Padres Announce Job Openings Ahead of 2026 Season

The team is accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions across operations, events, and administration.

January 14, 2026

Pricing, Hours Confirmed for Tijuana’s New Fast-Lane Commuter Program

City officials say the program is designed to improve daily commutes while easing congestion at key border crossings.

January 13, 2026

Tijuana Officials, Business Leaders Push for Closer Collaboration on Growth and Services

City officials met with Coparmex Tijuana leaders this week to discuss economic development, public services, and efforts to improve quality of life.

January 13, 2026