BCS Governor warns of total COVID shutdown
With infections rates & hospitalizations rising along with a critical shortage of ventilators, a complete shutdown looms
Tijuana-Ensenada Toll Road: “Risky, Bottomless Money Pit”
Since the collapse of the Scenic toll road in 2013, maintaining the famous Baja highway has become a huge drain on federal resources
U.S. & Mexico agree to extend border restrictions until February 21
The border restrictions between Mexico and the United States for non-essential crossings will remain in effect for at least another month
Rosarito Beach shuts down beach access for 2 weeks
The Rosarito Beach mayor announced the closure due to failure at a local sewage treatment plant, caused by a power outage
Coyote: New CBS Series Filmed in Baja California
A new CBS television series featuring Michael Chiklis as an ex-border agent forced to see things from the other side.
Movistar completes network migration to AT&T
The cellular service provider announced the completion of its move to the AT&T network in Baja and other northern regions of Mexico
Medical Lane Access at San Ysidro Moved
Access to the border crossing lane for medical tourism and business use at San Ysidro will now be through Paseo de los Héroes
New COVID Restrictions Coming to Baja California
The BC State Secretary of Health announced new restrictive measures are to be imposed in the state to prevent more infections
The Baja Gulf’s ongoing war over the vaquita porpoise
A conservationist group reported its vessel being rammed by two fishermen over their efforts to protect the endangered vaquita porpoise
Nuclear Power Plant Coming to Baja?
The Energy Secretary for Mexico is promoting the idea to build a new electrical power production plant for CFE, powered by an atomic reactor
Suspect in Murder of 2 BOLA Expats Killed
"El Yiyo" - main suspect in the murder of Ray Ball and Jo Anne Butler was shot and killed by soldiers on patrol in the Cataviña area
U.S. Consulate Tijuana: Agent murdered; 2 Arrested
Edgar Flores Santos, an employee of the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana was found dead in a rural area; two suspects have been arrested.
Baja California: COVID19 Tug of War
The Federal Health Secretary announced an easing of pandemic restrictions while the Governor calls to keep the restrictions in place for now.
Changes coming to the Tijuana/San Ysidro border
A new border wall proposal would cut through Tijuana River channel and the Friendship Park at Playas de Tijuana will soon look different.
Border Crossing Restrictions Between US-Mexico Extended Until Mid-October
The U.S.-Mexico border will not reopen fully until mid-October, the Mexican government confirmed on Thursday.
Burglar murdered American couple
Local police investigators said robbery appears to be the motive in the double murder at Playa del Socorro.