These two neighborhoods in Tijuana have the highest number of active coronavirus cases

The Secretary of Health, Alonso Perez Rico released COVID-19 cases update in Baja California this Tuesday morning, August 25. During this live transmission, Perez Rico pointed out the neighborhoods with active cases of coronavirus in Tijuana and the rest of the counties. The state now has 434 of these cases and the border city has […]

August 25, 2020

“The more tests, the better control, is false” Hugo Lopez-Gatell

PCR tests are based on a sample of respiratory secretions. The test detects the genetic material of the virus. "It is important to keep in mind that there are people who may have the virus in their throat and not develop any symptoms," says Lopez-Gatell, and these people are considered to may be the ones […]

August 24, 2020

100 people fined for cutting in line at the San Ysidro Port of entry

This weekend the sanitary filters were carried out at the International San Ysidro Port of Entry, which caused an enormous increase in the number of people crossing from Tijuana to San Diego, which is why the Municipal Police is carrying out a special operation. The operation was led by the Secretary of Security, who reported […]

August 24, 2020

In search for U.S. citizen that was traveling to Tijuana

Relatives of Nancy Lucia, a 75 year-old woman born in California, reported her disappearance last Friday, August 21, to 911, after her last call was made on August 17, where she mentioned that she was traveling to Tijuana on the toll-free highway. According to someone close to her, Mrs. Nancy was driving a gray 2010 […]

August 24, 2020

Red light continues: Baja California surpasses 16 thousand coronavirus infections

The Secretary of Health of Baja California, Alonso Perez Rico, informed this Monday morning, August 24, that the state continues to be red on the epidemiological traffic light chart by totaling 16 thousand and 82 positive COVID-19 cases. According to Perez Rico, the top three most affected counties continue to be (in that order): Mexicali, […]

August 24, 2020

SeaWorld San Diego will reopen for a limited time

San Diego county's most famous amusement park, SeaWorld, announced its return on Monday after nearly six months of being shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you love this space that engages you not only with marine life but also fills you with fun with each of its shows, you should know that this […]

August 24, 2020

Entry ports in Tijuana will open more lanes during the mornings

After long lines were reported this weekend at Tijuana's entry checkpoints to cross into the U.S., the Mexican Consulate General in San Diego recommended that essential workers cross earlier to avoid such inconveniences. It is worth mentioning that this fact arises from the reinforcement by U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) of the restrictions established […]

August 24, 2020

United States toughens Tijuana ports of entry: a wait of up to 9 hours to cross

After last Friday, August 21st, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), notified about the application of new actions to intensify the restrictions in the border crossings between Mexico and the United States as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. The waiting time change to cross into the American country, since last Saturday, August 22nd, […]

August 23, 2020

Coronavirus: “It’s riskier to be a man over 60 in Baja California”

During the COVID-19 cases update, the Secretary of Health of Baja California, Alonso Perez Rico, informed that until this Sunday, August 23rd, 489 active cases have been registered, with Mexicali remaining as the county with the highest number of these cases (192), while Tijuana occupies second place with 146 active cases. However, the number of […]

August 23, 2020

Renowned Dr. Roberto Milanez passes away from COVID-19

The renowned doctor Roberto Milanez Ramirez died today due to COVID-19 complications. Widely recognized in the region for performing ultrasounds on thousands of pregnant women for many years, including my mother, my wife and several friends, the respected specialist who attended in Zona Centro was characterized by his taste for dancing, singing and his jovial […]

August 22, 2020

California has the third highest number of coronavirus deaths in the United States

The pandemic caused by the coronavirus called SARS CoV-2- which originated in Wuhan in late December 2019 continues to spread around the world. After almost 9 months of activity, the virus has managed to position the United States as one of the most affected countries and the virus has returned with greater intensity to Europe. […]

August 22, 2020

These actions will implement San Diego border crossings to limit non-essential travel

In response to the COVID-19 emergency and with a goal of reducing infection, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection implemented the limitation for most border travel down to only essential travel. Customs and Border Protection focused on ports of entry on the southwest border and focused on […]

August 21, 2020

Airbnb prohibits parties in their rentals

The Airbnb platform announced via its official website last Thursday, August 20, restrictions applied worldwide that aim to promote public health and responsible travel, in order to support sanitary measures of social distancing. These prohibitions are: – Holding all kinds of parties and events in accommodations listed on the platform – Occupancy of a maximum […]

August 21, 2020

Mexican Consulate in San Diego will process passports paper work on Saturdays

The Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, informed via its official media the implementation of additional days in its facilities for the rest of the Saturdays of 2020. This is in order to respond to the needs of the Mexican population in this part of the United States who require some documentation service such […]

August 21, 2020

Petco to open new store in Playas de Tijuana

Petco Pet Store announces the opening of a store in Playas de Tijuana on August 28. Petco offers products and services for pets, as well as certain types of other animals. It also has services for pets, including dog care and training. You can find food, clothes, snacks, leashes, special toys, soap to bathe your […]

August 21, 2020

November 30th 2020: Last Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

2020 has one more lunar event left. The last penumbral lunar eclipse will occur on November 29-30 and will be visible in North and Latin America, Australia and parts of Asia. What is a penumbral lunar eclipse? A penumbral lunar eclipse is characterized by a slight darkening of the moon's surface, which occurs when the […]

August 20, 2020

Why isn’t Tijuana the capital of Baja California?

If you're from Baja California and like to browse on social media, especially on the famous Facebook network, you've surely come across, on more than one occasion, hundreds of memes or surveys about Tijuana and Mexicali, in which there has been a debate about which one is better. The debates range from which city is […]

August 20, 2020

Mexicali rises in first place for active cases in Baja California

Baja California Health Secretary Alonso Perez Rico released the update of COVID-9 cases in the region, this is the report so far: – 420 active cases: of which Mexicali registers the majority with 141, while Tijuana moves up into second place on this list with 126 active cases. – 15 thousand 642 positive cases: of […]

August 20, 2020

Without face masks there is no Plaza Rio

Plaza Rio is one of the most visited plazas by tourists and residents in the city of Tijuana, which is why they ask the public to respect the guidelines during the pandemic. The well-known radio host Jerry Boy visited Plaza Rio Tijuana's location this afternoon with the purpose of raising awareness about the current situation […]

August 19, 2020

Los Cabos: one of the favorite destinations for tourists to travel in September

In view of the coronavirus outbreak in the world, one of the sectors that has been most affected is, without a doubt, tourism, which as time goes by begins to be safely reactivated. Despite the decrease in travel observed in recent months, due to the health emergency caused by COVID-19, Mexican beach destinations are showing […]

August 19, 2020