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Vendimia and Other Festivals
In Vino Vendimia The Fiestas de la Vendimia is the best wine, food and music festival you've never heard of—maybe that's because it takes place in Baja by BARBARA THORNBURG This year marks the 20th anniversary of Fiestas de la Vendimia. Read More...
Pedestrian toll bridge proposed at Otay Mesa
An investor group involving billionaire Sam Zell received a key federal approval needed to proceed with its plans for a cross-border pedestrian bridge that would link San Diego to Tijuana's Rodriguez International Airport. If built, it would be the Read More...
Is Mexico the "New" China?
According to corporate consultant AlixPartners, Mexico has leapfrogged China to be ranked as the cheapest country in the world for companies looking to manufacture products for the U.S. market. India is now No. 2, followed by China and then Brazil. In Read More...
Tijuana violence slows, drops from spotlight
Decline in slayings follows arrests of 3 drug-gang leaders By Sandra Dibble , UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Monday, April 26, 2010 at 12:04 a.m. ON THE DECLINE Law enforcement authorities say the detentions of top members of a drug gang this year have contributed Read More...
Baja California's Wine and Food Festival Season is Here
'Vino-Tourism' by Steve Dryden The time is here, once again, to start making plans to attend this year's many wine and food events in Baja California, Mexico, especially in and around Ensenada. Over 60 wine and food extravaganzas will take Read More...
Health Care in Mexico for Americans
By Lynne Friedmann Health care reform, when fully enacted, will provide an estimated 30 million uninsured Americans with access to medical coverage. But where will cost-effective services come from to meet the needs of this influx of patients into the Read More...
Mexico Simplifies Visa Procedures
Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) has announced a range of amendments to its immigration and internment procedures to be implemented starting May 1, 2010. Although the amendments do not significantly alter the core rules and regulations Read More...
Private hospitals prepare for medical tourism boom, Medicare
The rising cost of health care in the United States is forcing an increasing number of U.S. citizens to turn their sights on Mexico for expert and cost-effective medical attention. Research done by the Association for Private Hospitals in Jalisco reveals Read More...
Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride To Top 20 Million Mile Mark This Sept. 26
ROSARITO BEACH , BAJA CALIFORNIA , MEXICO ---Now in its 30 th year the Rosarito-Ensenada 50-Mile Fun Bicycle Ride will surpass 20 million total miles covered with its Sept. 26 event. About 5,000 riders are expected for the festive scenic ride, much of Read More...
The Baja Tequila Dance Project!
A few years back, Baja was booming with popularity. You could hardly get a room at most hotels on a weekend unless you made reservations months in advance. The restaurants and taverns were full, and people were flocking to Baja in droves to retire and Read More...
Taking a vacation in a high crime city! No way.
By Patrick Osio You’re planning a vacation trip; you want to stay relatively close to home, no overseas travel, not this year. Maybe Mexico or in the U.S. – but it has to be affordable and with plenty to do. So you’re reading about some Read More...
NEW PHONE LINE TO REPORT CRIME IN BAJA FROM THE US
Residents fromthe United States now have a toll free number to complaint against common andorganized crime within the Mexican territory. The number1-866-201-5060 is for residents of California and the rest of the UnitedStates, who can provide the authorities Read More...
Rosarito Beach Reminds U.S. Visitors Of New June 1 Document Requirements
ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---This tourist destination reminds visitors from the United States that as of June 1 they’ll need a passport or similar document to re-enter the U.S. by land or sea. That is the date for full implementation Read More...
Clinton: We stand by Mexico
MEXICO CITY — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday pledged to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Mexico in its violent struggle against drug cartels, and acknowledged the U.S. shares blame because of its demand for Read More...
Bill would lift limits on foreigners owning property
Bill would lift limits on foreigners owning property BY DAVID AGREN The News A new proposal in the Senate would lift rules that prohibit foreigners from buying property in the nation's coastal and border regions. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mario Read More...
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