More than 100 thousands Americans cross into Tijuana for non-essential reasons.

This weekend, long lines of up to 10 hours were reported for crossing from Tijuana to San Diego, following new sanitary restrictions at the ports of entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it is "taking steps to discourage non-essential travel to and from Mexico to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the United […]

August 27, 2020 at 2:40 PM PDT

UNAM researchers discover remains of dolphin meat in tuna cans

Karla Hernandez, Food Engineer at UNAM, mentions that "this issue arises because at that time I was doing my social service in COFEPRIS, and when they start to do a research analysis, I start to investigate and I detect that this happens because there were no license issued to import Mexican tuna to the United […]

August 26, 2020 at 8:58 PM PDT

Tijuana will have the hottest day of the week this Thursday

The heat has arrived in Tijuana for a few weeks now, surprising citizens with high temperatures in the midst of a pandemic and if you had thought the worst was over, we have bad news. Tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, Tijuana is expected to have a very hot day. The National Meteorological System announced that temperatures […]

August 26, 2020 at 4:01 PM PDT

More men than women die from COVID-19 in Baja California

Baja California continues to be in high alert due to COVID-19. According to the Secretary of Health´s recent report, Alonso Perez Rico informed this morning that the state registers 16 thousand 231 confirmed cases and 3 thousand and 62 deaths due to this virus. According to the Secretary of Health, "more men die than women" […]

August 26, 2020 at 3:24 PM PDT

Ensenada Beer Fest announces new dates to enjoy craft beer

One of the most anticipated events for Baja California's craft beer lovers is the long awaited Beer Fest in Ensenada, which was cancelled due to the SARS COV-2 coronavirus pandemic. The event would have taken place on March 20th and 21st, two days full of craft beer and fun. Although this was postponed due to […]

August 26, 2020 at 3:21 PM PDT

U.S. Ambassador calls for irresponsible non-essential crossings between Tijuana and San Diego

Through his Twitter account, the U.S. ambassador in Mexico, Christopher Landau, called attention to U.S. citizens who he pointed out for not respecting the restrictions implemented at the border crossings of Mexico and the American country as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. As we will remember, last weekend (August 21-23) only at the […]

August 26, 2020 at 2:40 PM PDT

10 Things I Miss Most in Baja

Coronavirus has been “The Great Separator” — creating achingly long distances between friends and families, children and schoolwork, musicians and audiences and Baja California enthusiasts and our favorite destination. In COVID’s wake, our family scrapped all of the 2020 trips we’d planned to Baja. My upcoming culinary tours postponed. Annual events canceled. Restaurants in Baja […]

August 26, 2020 at 12:10 PM PDT

Mexican Consulate in San Diego asks to avoid non-essential border crossings

As it has been reported in this website, due to the reinforcement of restrictions on border crossings between Mexico and the United States as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic, implemented last Friday, August 21 by the U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP), checkpoints in Baja California had long lines with waiting times of […]

August 25, 2020 at 4:15 PM PDT

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 at 2:49 PM PDT

“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 at 10:47 PM PDT

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 at 7:14 PM PDT

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 at 4:23 PM PDT

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 at 3:04 PM PDT

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 at 1:43 PM PDT

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 at 1:18 PM PDT

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 at 3:27 PM PDT

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 at 1:46 PM PDT

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 at 9:55 PM PDT

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 at 12:31 PM PDT

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 at 8:32 PM PDT