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Tijuana supermarkets leave “Mexico’s most expensive supermarkets list”
During the morning press conference on Monday, February 28, 2022, the Head of the Federal Consumer Office (PROFECO), Ricardo Sheffield Padilla, revealed in his segment ”Who’s Who: Basic Staple Products” the places where one can get basic basket products at the lowest and highest prices in different parts of the country. This week, Tijuana supermarkets […]
February 28, 2022
Tijuana will experience temperatures close to 30°C and chance of rain this week
After a hot weekend and light winds, it is expected for temperatures to rise in the city, as well as some occasional Santa Ana winds, this Monday morning and afternoon. According to the meteorological report by the Municipal Direction of Civil Protection (PC), stronger winds are expected this Monday afternoon, while higher temperatures are expected […]
February 28, 2022
Baja California could end up under yellow traffic light once again
One week after Baja California was changed to be under the green traffic light due to a decrease in Covid-19 active cases, the Secretariat of Health revealed that the state may go back to the yellow traffic light if active cases continue to rise. This is why they are encouraging the general public to keep […]
February 28, 2022
Baja Californian Governor Marina del Pilar meets with Pacific Governors
The Governor of Baja California, Marian del Pilar Ávila Olmeda in cooperation with the Head of Government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Secretary of the Interior, Adán Augusto López Hernández, participated in the Alliance of Pacific Governors meeting. The summit took place in the city of La Paz, Baja California Sur with the […]
February 27, 2022
Governor Marina del Pilar begins Chinese New Year’s Festival celebration in Baja California
The Chinese New Year’s 2022 Festival opened with around 3,000 people participating. This cultural Chinese tradition began with a parade that travels from the Pagoda to Museum Wok. The procession took place in Juárez Avenue in Historic Downtown, which has been recently restored at the initiative of the Infrastructure Agency of the government of Baja […]
February 26, 2022
This griddled adobada taco will surprise your palate
In this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host, Chef Danny Betancourt, went to Tacos Taqualli. These are located in Calle José Gorostiza in Zona Urbana Río, Tijuana. In this taqueria, he tried two tacos: a Taqualli taco priced at $4.5 dollars (90 pesos) and a special adobada taco priced at $3.75 dollars (75 […]
February 26, 2022
Baja Window to the South premiered first episode highlighting the marvels of Baja California
On Friday, February 25 the first episode of Baja Window to the South debuted. This new and impressive show is focused in showing the marvels that Baja California has to offer to the world, hosted by Olga Sánchez de la Vega and Scott Koenig. This show, meant for an American audience, will talk about gastronomy, […]
February 26, 2022
Why does Tijuana offer alternative treatments that aren’t available in other countries
Mexico has always been a watershed when it comes to medical research and treatments for different diseases. In fact, during the 80s many Americans crossed the border in order to receive HIV treatment because US regulations were very selective and strict. Lastly, treatments that are initially considered unacceptable become official treatments later. Something similar is […]
February 25, 2022
Renowned International “TlaquepArte” Expo will return to Rosarito this March
The event everyone was waiting for is finally back, Expo TlaquepArte will take place once again in the Playas de Rosarito municipality to share handicrafts, jewlery, and decorations with all Baja Californians. The date will be from Friday, March 18 to Monday, March 21 in the Baja California Center – BCCenter, located in Escénica Tijuana- […]
February 25, 2022
Marina del Pilar administration and Amazon will give computing training scholarships to teachers in Baja California
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy, in cooperation with Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, Governor of Baja California, will give scholarships to 30 teachers that are part of Higher Education State institutions so that they receive cloud computing training. This project will follow the agreements that the Governor made when she visited the main headquarters in […]
February 25, 2022
CBP will close 5 of 10 lanes in San Ysidro exit to Tijuana
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that five lanes of the San Ysidro terrestrial port of entry that are used to cross to Tijuana will be closed due to scheduled construction work. The lanes will be closed starting Monday, February 28 during working hours, from 5 AM to 1:30 PM, and it is expected […]
February 25, 2022
Marina del Pilar signs agreement to coordinate journalist protection mechanisms in Baja California
The state governor stated that the agreement is looking to improve both mechanisms in order to guarantee the integrity and security of those who defend human rights or work as journalists in Baja California. She added that the most relevant part about this mechanism is that it goes from being reactive to being preventive, since […]
February 24, 2022
These tacos in Tijuana are actually served with pure avocado flesh
In this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host, Chef Danny Betancourt visited “Tacos El Güero” located in Blvd Agua Caliente 1045, Zona Centro. Two tacos were tasted here: a carne asada taco and a chorizo taco both priced at $1.5 dollars (31 pesos). Chorizo Taco This first taco has chorizo, avocado, onion, coriander […]
February 24, 2022
Actor Seth Rogen visits Rosarito restaurant La ½ Corriente
Baja California has been recognized worldwide for its delicious cooking, which is why it is becoming the favorite destination of several Hollywood celebrities. This time it was Seth Rogen’s turn who visited La 1/2 Corriente + Ahumadora Rosarito restaurant. Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, director, and producer better known for his role as […]
February 23, 2022
Marina del Pilar congratulates Baja California’s teachers for their work during the pandemic
ENSENADA.- Now that Baja California is under the green traffic light, state Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has revealed that Monday, February 28 will be the date where students of all educational levels will return to in-person classes. This will end a dormant period of online classes that has lasted a little under two […]
February 23, 2022
“Tijuana: Window to the South”, the first show to highlight the region as a tourist destination
Although not very common in Tijuana, there have been TV shows and media that have been very relevant for cross-border cultural issues that have left a mark in people’s opinion. One of these was “Tijuana: Window to the South” hosted by Mrs. Jan (Juanita) Wood, produced and directed by Mr. Manuel Cruces, which aired for […]
February 23, 2022
Marlin chorizo taco will charm your palate in Tijuana
In this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host, Chef Danny Betancourt, visited ”Mariscos D’Tocho”, a food truck located in Calle José Vasconcelos, Nueva Tijuana in the Otay area. He tried two tacos here: a marlin chorizo taco priced at $4 dollars (80 pesos) and a spicy shrimp taco priced at $3.75 dollars (75 […]
February 22, 2022
Marina del Pilar states that face mask usage will be optional in open spaces in Baja California
MEXICALI.- After Baja California was changed to be under the green traffic light and was able to contain the fourth wave of Omicron variant infections, the state Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, invited the general public to keep taking precautions. Additionally, she also spoke about stopping the use of face masks in open spaces, […]
February 22, 2022
Rainy days with hail and minimum temperatures of 3°C in Tijuana
Rainy and cold days are back in Tijuana and it is expected that this type of weather continues, which is why Civil Protection and the Firefighter Board revealed that this storm’s total accumulation will be between 12,7 mm and 25,4 mm in coasts and valleys. Most of it will be concentrated on Tuesday late afternoon […]
February 22, 2022
Those over 18 will be able to get their Covid-19 booster shot this week in Baja California
Massive Covid-19 vaccination campaigns are still ongoing in Baja California. Most likely Covid-19 booster shots for those over 18 years old will be available this week, stated Baja California Governor, Marina del Pilar. “We are going to continue our vaccination campaigns. I want to share with you that vaccines for people between 18 and 29 […]
February 22, 2022
