U.K. and South African variants already circulating in Baja California: Secretariat of Health (SSa)

The head of the Secretariat of Health in Baja California, Alonso Pérez Rico, confirmed the presence of the UK variant (B.1.1.7) and the South African variant (b.1.351) in the State this Saturday. Regarding the latter, he commented that it was identified in a patient from the Mexicali Valley on April 27, 2021, who had no […]

May 22, 2021 at 1:41 PM PDT

97% of Tijuana teachers have been vaccinated

The Secretariat of Municipal Public Education (SEPM) reported that 97% of the teaching staff has been immunized with the Cansino vaccine against the coronavirus. The remaining 3% have not received the vaccine due to different medical conditions, such as medical treatments, illnesses or pregnancies. The SEPM indicated that the immunization against the coronavirus covered all […]

May 21, 2021 at 3:30 PM PDT

Tijuana – San Diego border crossings report up to 7 hours of waiting in line

There are several posts on Facebook where users report an excessive increase in the waiting time to cross from Tijuana to San Diego, mainly in the lines for pedestrians. At the Otay border crossing, both in the pedestrian and vehicular lanes, a waiting time of 5 hours was detected, once inside the area to enter […]

May 21, 2021 at 2:10 PM PDT

Tijuana officer has more than 50 years of service

The founder of the musical trio "Los Oficiales de Tijuana", officer Alberto Licona Castellón has more than 50 years as an officer, which is why he was the inspiration for the monument to the police located in the Secretariat of Security and director of the foundation Brazos Abiertos. Who is Alberto Licona? Although he has […]

May 20, 2021 at 7:03 PM PDT

Crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to get vaccinated is not an essential trip: CBP

The border has had restrictions for international travelers since March 2020, for those who live on the border it can be a somewhat frustrating situation, as many used to travel to visit family, take a walk or go shopping. Recently, Edgar Ramírez, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Attache, issued a statement informing that the U.S. […]

May 20, 2021 at 5:10 PM PDT

Migrant kneels before CBP agent at San Ysidro border checkpoint

This Wednesday night at the Tijuana border crossing into San Ysidro, a migrant woman and her daughter were captured approaching a border patrol agent. In the video shared by a Facebook user, it can be seen how they kneel down to make a request that is believed to be for access to the United States. […]

May 20, 2021 at 2:08 PM PDT

11 free things to do in San Diego

San Diego is one of the most famous cities in California, this beautiful city has an infinity of places, activities, to see or do. The sunny weather and amazing beaches are two of San Diego's greatest attractions. Here you will experience the relaxed atmosphere of Southern California, located two hours from Los Angeles and 20 […]

May 20, 2021 at 1:56 PM PDT

Bighorn sheep captured walking in La Rumorosa

The bighorn sheep is the emblematic animal of Baja California and although it is very difficult to encounter one because it is an endangered species and it is very rare that sightings occur and even rarer that they are recorded, a family passing through La Rumorosa was able to capture the moment when one of […]

May 20, 2021 at 1:17 PM PDT

Relatives of highway accident victims ask for financial assistance

As reported in this website, a tragic accident allegedly caused by Tijuana residente Nailea "N", in the fast lane of this city, caused a collision with another car, which caught fire with a family inside, after speeding under the influence of alcohol. Although the three minors were saved, they had injuries, some minor and others […]

May 19, 2021 at 7:09 PM PDT

Is the reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border approaching? 48.5% of eligible citizens in San Diego have been vaccinated

During the morning press conference led by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard spoke about the border restrictions between Mexico and the United States, after it was reported on Monday that they would be extended until at least June 20. Regarding the above, Ebrard Casaubón informed that it was […]

May 19, 2021 at 3:55 PM PDT

Mexican pride: Mexico’s hotels stand out as the most beautiful in the world

Mexico is not only a destination enjoyed by its people, but every day it becomes one of the most desired destinations around the world. In a survey conducted by Expedia.com, the favorite destinations in Mexico for people from different parts of the world were selected, among them two places in Baja California stand out: Tijuana […]

May 19, 2021 at 1:47 PM PDT

Secretariat of Health will plan to vaccinate drivers in Baja California

During his report this Wednesday, the head of the Secretariat of Health in Baja California, Alonso Pérez Rico, commented that he will propose to the State Vaccination Committee the application of the drug to public transportation drivers. This is because this is a sector that transports the population, so vaccination is important. In fact, the […]

May 19, 2021 at 1:20 PM PDT

Find out what items are prohibited to cross from San Diego to Tijuana

The border has had restrictions on non-essential travel to the United States since March 2020, however, there are still a large number of people crossing. Likewise, many U.S. citizens come to Tijuana, either for vacation, to visit family or other reasons. In many of these trips, they usually bring food or items with them, however, […]

May 18, 2021 at 6:57 PM PDT

COVID-19: They ask to reduce mobility in these neighborhoods of Tijuana

In Baja California there are still 432 active cases of COVID-19, 305 of the total are in Mexicali, 106 in Tijuana, 10 in Ensenada, six in Rosarito, three in San Felipe and two in Tecate. However, these are the neighborhoods in the different municipalities where most of the cases are concentrated: Tijuana: Costa Hermosa Section, […]

May 18, 2021 at 3:18 PM PDT

Xolos de Tijuana fan has the most amazing soccer collection

At 55 years old, Benito Partida Ibáñez, originally from Guadalajara, has become an icon among soccer players and soccer fans, thanks to his fanaticism for collecting and hunting autographs of these professional players, both nationally and worldwide. However, despite being from the land of "chivistas", the Mexican who has lived in San Diego, California for […]

May 18, 2021 at 3:03 PM PDT

U.S.-Mexico border restrictions to continue until vaccination is completed

This Tuesday, during the morning press conference, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard spoke about the border restrictions between Mexico and the United States, after it was announced yesterday that these would be extended until at least June 20. Regarding this, the Chancellor specified that it was the U.S. authorities who made the decision to extend the […]

May 18, 2021 at 11:04 AM PDT

Tijuana-Tecate free highway will be closed for reconstruction

The Directorate of Municipal Works and Urban Infrastructure (DOIUM), announced the beginning of the second part of the reconstruction of hydraulic concrete on the Tijuana-Tecate free highway, which covers more than 7 thousand square meters. The work is done with the purpose of improving roads that favor the Development and Mobility of the La Presa […]

May 17, 2021 at 9:13 PM PDT

Restrictions at Tijuana-San Diego border will continue until June 20

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notified the extension of restrictions on land border crossings between the U.S. and Mexico, to only essential ones, for another month. "On March 21, 2020, the U.S., Mexico and Canada temporarily restricted non-essential travel across the U.S. and Canadian land borders. These restrictions will remain in effect until 11:59 […]

May 17, 2021 at 4:02 PM PDT

Mexicali prevents Baja California from going under the green light

Five days after its regression to orange traffic light, Mexicali continues with an upward trend of COVID-19 cases, while the rest of the municipalities remain in yellow traffic light. According to the head of the Secretariat of Health in Baja California, Alonso Pérez Rico, the division of the traffic light in the State was made […]

May 17, 2021 at 2:28 PM PDT

Baja California remains under the yellow traffic light; Mexicali is under the orange traffic light

A month ago Baja California had 338 active cases of COVID-19, this Monday it started with 458, of which 313 are concentrated in Mexicali, 116 in Tijuana, 13 in Ensenada, eight in Rosarito, four in San Felipe and three in Tecate. According to the Secretary of Health, Alonso Pérez Rico, in the last 24 hours […]

May 17, 2021 at 12:21 PM PDT