Montserrat Caballero 18 points ahead in elections for the mayor’s office of Tijuana in 2024

Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, the mayor of Tijuana, is currently leading polls as a candidate of the "Seguimos Haciendo Historia" coalition as she is currently 18 points ahead of her main competitor. According to a new poll by pollster Buendía y Márquez, the current mayor of Tijuana is the frontrunner to win this year's election. Caballero […]

January 11, 2024 at 10:17 PM PST

Marina del Pilar, first Baja Californian governor to be invited to World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda will be the first politician from Baja California to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF), an international space that represents an important platform to boost the state's economic development. The world's most influential minds will gather here to face urgent global challenges such as ensuring peace, creating economic strategies, […]

January 11, 2024 at 4:03 PM PST

Rain in Tijuana will continue this Sunday

Rain season in Tijuana began a few weeks ago and every now and then, rain comes back to the city. Lately, showers have been very intense as they are accompanied by gusts of wind and low temperatures. In the early morning of Thursday, January 11, intermittent showers took place and though the sky is now […]

January 11, 2024 at 2:51 PM PST

Walmart San Diego announces closure of two stores

Tijuana natives with a visa regularly go to San Diego to buy items they cannot find in Tijuana or at a lower price. A great example of this is Walmart which has several different branches with a variety of products. However, staff from this company has announced the closure of two of its San Diego […]

January 11, 2024 at 9:46 AM PST

He was saved! Man checks trunk before crossing the Tijuana-San Diego border and finds 25 kilograms of crystal meth

Agents of the Municipal Police seized more than 25 kilograms of methamphetamines during an illegal transportation case that occurred at Colonia Costa Azul. A citizen reported through the emergency line that he had located several suspicious packages inside his vehicle's trunk, which is why he reported them to the authorities immediately. Municipal agents went to […]

January 10, 2024 at 6:46 PM PST

Mayor Montserrat Caballero makes history! Tijuana’s bank debt settlement is announced

This morning, mayor Montserrat Caballero had a press conference at Casa de la Cultura facilities located in Colonia Altamira to announce that Tijuana has recovered its financial freedom. Accompanied by her entire cabinet, the mayor said that 2 years and 100 days after they took office, they managed to make the municipality of Tijuana the […]

January 10, 2024 at 5:44 PM PST

They’re leaving! Sunday is the last day to discover the works of Salvador Dalí in CECUT

The exhibition "Entre sueños y volcanes: El paisaje en la Colección Ayala-Muñiz" is on its last week. This exhibition has delighted the Tijuana community with its universal paintings, with the highlights being the amazing works by Salvador Dalí at Sala 3 in Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT). CECUT calls on lovers of culture to take advantage […]

January 10, 2024 at 3:43 PM PST

The flavor of Tijuana in San Diego! Discover what you’ll find at Tacos Las Ahumaderas in Chula Vista

Tijuana is the most visited border city by several tourists, and it is known for its endless number of taco stands. One of the most famous ones is Las Ahumaderas, which gathers 4 taquerias together in the same central area for visitors and has acquired worldwide fame. Las Ahumaderas branch opens in Chula Vista The […]

January 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM PST

Montserrat Caballero administration invests more than 7.5 million pesos in firefighter equipment

The mayor of Tijuana, Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, delivered 3 2024 pipes and extra equipment to the Firefighter Department to support their heroic labor, with an investment of more than 7.5 million pesos. Brave women and men dedicated to protect the city carried out 17,000 services in 2023, which equals to 46 daily reports 24/7, the […]

January 9, 2024 at 9:12 PM PST

Governor Marina del Pilar will participate at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

On Tuesday, during her weekly press conference, Governor Marina del Pilar stated that she will participate in the World Economic Forum, which will take place from January 15 to January 19 in Davos, Switzerland. This represents an important, internationally renowned platform so that Baja California can position itself in the economic world. During “Tuesday Morning […]

January 9, 2024 at 6:50 PM PST

Bioluminescent waves will illuminate beaches of southern California

An amazing spectacle has returned to southern California coasts: bioluminescent waves, a phenomenon that occurs due to the blossoming of plankton. Internet users managed to take beautiful pictures of this nightly event. Such is the case of these beautiful waves at Point Mugu, California, which were shared by photographer Felix G Escobar. According to the […]

January 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM PST

Civil Protection asks people to reduce mobility during snowfall in Baja California

The Secretariat of the Government (SGG), through the State Coordination of Civil Protection (CEPC), encourages people to reduce mobility on highways, especially during snowfall or sleet periods in the state during winter, which is something that is currently happening in Baja California. The head of the CEPC, Salvador Cervantes Hernández, stated that, after the first […]

January 8, 2024 at 11:26 PM PST

Municipal Administration of Tijuana exceeds 72 million pesos in property taxes in early 2024

The 24th Municipal Administration of Tijuana, led by mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, announced the collection of 73,251,034 pesos from property taxes during the first week of 2024. This is thanks to the commitment of citizens and trust given to the government. During the broadcast of "Despierta la Esperanza" on Monday, the head of the Municipal […]

January 8, 2024 at 11:16 PM PST

San Diego Airport cancels flights due to Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident

San Diego airlines have had to cancel flights after the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident in which a gaping hole opened in the cabin during the flight that ripped headrests off seats and a shirt off a passenger. That's why, all Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes are currently suspended from flying. The Federal Aviation Administration […]

January 8, 2024 at 1:40 PM PST

Marina del Pilar remarks that Baja California has the best wage conditions in Mexico

Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda highlighted that Mexicali and Tijuana are among the top 5 cities with the best monthly wages in Mexico with $12,171 pesos and $12,059 pesos, respectively, according to the Urban Competitiveness Index of the Mexican Institute of Competitiveness (IMCO). This also represents a direct impact in the quality of life […]

January 7, 2024 at 9:09 PM PST

IMAC promotes inclusivity through courses to read and write braille

The Municipal Administration of Tijuana, through the Municipal Institute of Arts and Culture (IMAC) and the Public Library Network, will teach free courses to read and write braille in order to promote comprehensive participation and inclusivity of people with visual impairments. Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, through the Secretariat of Wellbeing, promotes programs focused on inclusivity […]

January 7, 2024 at 4:39 PM PST

San Pedro Mártir National Park will be closed until further notice due to rain and snowfall

San Pedro Mártir National Park will close its doors to the public until further notice due to weather conditions caused by cold front #25. This could also interest you: The best snowy place to visit is less than 2 hours away from the Tijuana-San Diego port of entry On social media, San Pedro Mártir National […]

January 7, 2024 at 3:36 PM PST

Baja Californian doctors will be trained to address psychological issues

Medical staff of Baja California will be trained to identify and treat people with mental health problems, among which there are anxiety and depression. This information was given by José Abel Delgado Peraza, head of the Health Services Jurisdiction of Tijuana (JSST). That's why, he said, they will be offered permanent training, an action that […]

January 6, 2024 at 8:26 PM PST

CECUT shares giant rosca de reyes with more than 3,000 people

Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) shared the classic rosca de reyes (king cake) on Saturday, January 6 with more than 3,000 residents and tourists in the city at this institute's terrace. This giant rosca de reyes is 707.48 meters long, one of the biggest ones ever made in the city. It was made by students of […]

January 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM PST

Marina del Pilar: Federal projects are moving forward for the development of Baja California

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, held a work meeting in the city of Tijuana in order to analyze the progress regarding megaprojects made with the support from the government led by the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. These projects include the Otay II port of entry, the elevated […]

January 5, 2024 at 10:10 PM PST