Deported Family of 3 Spends New Year’s Eve in Mexicali (El Cronica, 12/31/12 by Saul D.Martinez) MEXICALI, BC – With no expectations of what will be their next step, a man, his wife and son of just 8 years old, …

Village Property in Ruins (El Vigia, 12/31/12 by Enrique Rojas) Vicente Guerrero, BC - Built more than 10 years, the property meant for community use for funeral wakes is now in complete abandonment, only used by vandals in the area, …

Officer Saved from Beating, Dies in Accident (AFN, 12/31/12) TIJUANA, BC - Police officer Julio César Durán Flores, just got well after a beating on May 3rd by military elements, on the orders of Tonatiuh Ruiz Delgado, then Commander of …

Quinceañera Shooting Death Investigated (Uniradio Informa, 12/31/12) Nuevo León, Monterey - State Commission on Human Rights (ECHR) and local authorities are investigating if there was a lack of policemen following the shooting that occurred over the holiday weekend, where one …

BC Relies on Agencies who Work with Migrants (Uniradio Informa, 12/31/12) Tijuana, BC - The Secretary of State Social Development allocated 17,291,925 pesos ($1.3 million US) during 2012 in resources to 14 civilian social agencies working with migrants in this …

Military Seizes Arsenal (Tijuana Press, 12/29/12, SEDENA Communiqué) Culiacan, Sinaloa - The Secretariat of National Defense through commanders of the Military Zone informs the public in military Region III and 9/a on December 28, military troops in the jurisdiction of …

Popular Insurance Also Benefits Middle Class (Tijuana Press, 12/28/12 by Vicente Calderón) Tijuana, BC - 10% of the subscribers of Popular insurance in the entity are middle-class people, reported Mirna Rincon, are Director of Social Protection in Health, she said …

2012 was Bad Year for BC Libraries (Tijuana Press, 12/30/12 by Vicente Calderón) Tijuana, BC - 2012 was a difficult year for Baja California libraries. They closed them in Rosarito, but in Tijuana they will extend opening hours. The worst …

Illegal Alcohol Sales Risk 30,000 Pesos Fines (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/30/12 by Yolanda Caballero Jacobo) Playas de Rosarito, BC - A Municipal regulation was announced that will implement a special operation during the celebration of New Year, where the …

Rosarito Police Lowest Paid in BC (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/30/12 by Yolanda Caballero Jacobo) Playas de Rosarito, BC - Rosarito police receive less salary, compared with the rest of the municipalities in the State. With 170 security agents, this …

Marijuana Vendor Arrested (El Mexicano, 12/29/12 by SAID BETANZOS) TIJUANA, BC – The Attorney Against Organized Crime through the State Attention to Narcomenudeo Crime Unit arrested alleged retail drug dealer Ferreol Rangel Fonseca, 58. According to a statement, he was …

Dogs Bite Couple (El Mexicano, 12/29/12 by SAID BETANZOS) TIJUANA, BC - A couple was bitten by two dogs whose owner allowed them to injure the victims, reported Municipal police. The incident occurred between calles Herradura and Retinto in colonia …

San Pedro Mártir Records 30 Centimeters of Snow (EL MEXICANO, 12/29/12 by LUCIA GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZ) Tijuana, BC - The Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park in Ensenada recorded temperatures of minus 13 degrees centigrade and offers a winter scene …

2 Policemen Referred to MP for Extortion (AFN, 12/28/12) TIJUANA, BC - Two public safety officers were referred to the Public Ministry of the Common Jurisdiction, because they allegedly extorted a citizen who brought them false identification. In addition, on …

Sempra to Install 50 Wind Energy Towers in Tecate (Uniradio Informa, 12/28/12) MEXICALI, BC - Next year, the transnational company Sempra Energy will begin to install 50 wind power generation towers in the municipality of Tecate, reported the Mayor of …

Seeking Relatives of Baby Left at Hospital General (Tijuana Press, 12/27/12 by Nora Leticia Garcia) Tijuana, BC - The General Hospital, requested the collaboration of citizens to locate relatives of an infant of only two months. The very tiny child …

"Liquid Crystal" Seized (Tijuana Press, 12/28/12 by Nora Leticia Garcia) Tijuana, BC – An SSPE operation seized approximately 38 kilos of "liquid glass", in real glass bottles. The State Public Security (SSPE) Secretariat reported two brothers were arrested. Eduardo Villagómez …

Prepare for Extreme Cold (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/27/12 by Rocio Galvan) Tijuana, BC - Health authorities and Rescue and Civil Protection personnel warn citizens low temperatures will reach down to three degrees Centigrade on Wednesday and Thursday, which is …

Red Cross Reports 160+ Daily Emergencies (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/27/12 by Rocio Galvan) Tijuana, BC - La Cruz Roja Tijuana reported 160 to 170 daily emergencies including the fatality of a man, 42, yesterday, who he fell into a …

17 Municipal Employees are Possible Addicts (EL MEXICANO, 12/27/12 by Lorena Garcia Ramirez) TIJUANA, BC - At least 17 municipal employees gave positive anti-doping tests, primarily to substances including methamphetamine, which resulted in their temporary suspension for the charges. The …

Secure Pets before Fireworks (El Mexicano, 12/27/12) Tijuana, BC - During the New Years Celebration, the 20th City of Tijuana recommends families keep their pets protected from fireworks, as fears of excessive noise causes them to be fearful in most …

Pollution Red Alert (La Cronica, 12/25/12 by Yerson Martinez) MEXICALI, BC – Yesterday, the Mexicali and Calexico index of air quality (AQI) level rose into the Red Phase, that represents a possible affect to people with heart or lung diseases …

Police Arrest Pair of Shoplifters (La Cronica, 12/26/12) MEXICALI, BC - A couple of subjects who entered two different supermarkets and took goods without paying, were arrested by members of the Municipal Police. A bulletin reported the first arrest was …

Township Controls Use of Official Vehicles (El Vigia, 12/26/12 by Gerardo Sanchez) Ensenada, BC - Ensenada municipal government is maintaining strict control of official vehicles to assure they are only used during official hours and for authorized activities, said Alfredo …

Reckless Driver Only Ticketed (AFN, 12/24/12) TIJUANA, BC – On Monday, an individual traveling in a brand-new yellow color Ford Mustang accelerated making squealing sounds with the tires, practically in front of a police officer, regardless of his known presence. …

Kumeyaay Reserve in Tecate Invaded while City is Unaware of Situation (Uniradio Informa, 12/25/12) Tecate, BC - Despite the fact that indigenous Kumeyaay assert that they have lodged complaints at the city of Tecate against a person in the Neji …

IMMUJER Attends to 5 Violence Cases per Month (Tijuana Press, 12/24/12 by Daniel Angel/Leonardo Ortiz) Tijuana, BC – The Municipal Women's Institute receives up to five requests monthly for assistance from violence where the situation is considered an emergency, said …

Home Eating Habits Need to Change (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/24/12 by Juan Guizar) Tijuana, BC – The Health Secretary of Baja California warned that all of the institutional efforts made to combat childhood obesity will not be sufficient if …

Transgenders Allege Discrimination by Police (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/24/12 by Adam Mondragon) Tijuana, BC - The Binational Commission on Human Rights, CBDH, has documented around 96 complaints against municipal police officers for their abuse of transgender people. The municipal …

Woman Sold Stolen Auto (El Mexicano, 12/24/12 by Said Betanzos) TIJUANA, BC - Tijuanense Beatriz de Regil González, 49, and Miguel Angel Vazquez Jr., "El Micke", 29 years old, will spend Christmas together but in the penitenciaria of La Mesa. …

Federal Road Surveillance Reinforced (El Mexicano, 12/24/12) TIJUANA, BC - With the intention of avoiding more car accidents on roads that recently occurred on the Mexicali-Tecate Highway, Federal Police reinforced surveillance on area roads with a 12-hour shift. The State …

Public Servants Participate in Disaster Contingency Plan Conference (El Mexicano, 12/24/12) Tijuana, BC- Around 30 public servants of different State agencies participated in a Conference "Plan for Disaster Contingency ", as part of the official program "Secure Government, Secure Facilities". …

Tecate, Coldest Municipality in BC (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/23/12 by Juan Guizar) Tijuana, BC – With extreme temperatures, even below zero degrees centigrade, Tecate has become the coldest municipality in BC and therefore at greater risk for children, adults …

Citizens Group Brings Food to Those With Less (La Cronica, 12/23/12 by Yerson Martinez) MEXICALI, BC - About 300 residents of the colonia Faisanes benefited with clothes, toys, pantry items and food given to them by citizens. A caravan of …

Young Man Dies From Apparent Overdose (La Cronica, 12/23/12 by Saul D.Martinez) MEXICALI, BC - The body of a young man, 20, was found lifeless on the outside of a department store complex in Las Palomas fractionation, to the West …

Wanted Man Arrested in Indeco (Peninsular Digital, 12/23/12) La Paz, BC Sur - With one desire to enjoy a drink on Saturday night, Miguel Angel Guzman Guzmán was stopped by municipal agents on public roads. However, it turned out to …

Octogenarian Found Dead (Peninsular Digital, 12/23/12) La Paz, BC Sur - Shot, apparently self-inflicted, Mario Valdez Avilés died Saturday night in his residence located in Manuel M. Diéguez between Encinas and Legaspi. Municipal Elements, Ministerial Officers and a social representative …

Show Highlights Dangers of Pyrotechnics Misuse (Frontera, 12/22/12 by Luis Gerardo Andrade) TIJUANA, BC – The Tijuana Fire Department conducted a drill in order to demonstrate the danger that can be caused by fireworks if they are not handled with …

Baja California Test Won in Last 1000 Meters (Frontera, 12/22/12 by Angel f. González) TIJUANA, BC - The proof was in a thousand meters of the K4. The competition is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. She is at the …

16 Breathalyzers Will be Out on Christmas Eve (Frontera, 12/22/12) TIJUANA, BC – On the occasion of the Christmas holidays, 16 breathalyzers will be established throughout the city, during the night of the 24th and the morning of December 25. …

Landfill Dispute Frustrates Town Hall (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/21/12 by Daniel Angel) Tijuana, BC - As it happened, the Calle Ocho City Government headquarters was destroyed while the industry prepared to deal them a Christmas gift. They planned to …

CDHDF Supports 3rd Migrant Caravan (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/21/12 by Manuel Carvallo) Mexico City – With the purpose of safeguarding human rights and other guarantees, the Commission on Human Rights of the Federal District (CDHDF) will support the participants …

400,000 Mothers Trained in Disease Detection (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/21/12 by Juan Guizar) Tijuana, BC - More than 400,000 mothers have been trained to detect diseases or serious illnesses that can cause the death of children. Temperatures, runny noses, …

Criminal "Cockroach Effect" (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/21/12 by Adam Mondragon) Tijuana, BC - The Secretary of Public Security of the State, Daniel de la Rosa Anaya, revealed there will be a shield in the region in order to avoid …

School Performs Remembrance Presentation (El Vigia, 12/21/12 by Enrique Rojas) San Quentin, B. C. - With the title "Remembranza", based on the story of a few nuns in a convent, San Quintin extension students at the Benemérita State Normal School …

Vicente Guerrero Seeks 2 Traffic Lights for 5th Time (El Vigia, 12/20/12 by Enrique Rojas) Vicente Guerrero, BC - For the fifth time, municipal delegate, Justin Herrera Martinez, asked the Mayor of Ensenada, Enrique Pelayo Torres, for the installation of …

Casino Does Not Justify Land-Use (El Vigia, 12/20/12, by Gerardo Sanchez) Ensenada, BC - For not filing an authorization for a change of land use, the Tenth District Court denied a final suspension requested by Play Entertainment Company, operator of …

Social Reintegration of Women Convicts Promoted (El Mexicano, 12/20/12) Tijuana, BC - In order to promote the social reintegration of former convicts, the 20th City Hall, through the Municipal Institute for Women (Immujer), provided the necessary support to achieve early …

Secretary of Health Increases Flu Vaccines (El Mexicano 12/20/12 by Hilario Ochoa Movis) TIJUANA, BC - The Baja California Secretary of Health increased the number of available seasonal influenza vaccines from 181,580 to 281,580 so more people, mainly children and …

PGJE to Verify Pawn Shops and Flea Markets (Radio Informa, 12/17/12) MEXICALI, BC - To combat home thefts, the Attorney General Justice of the State (PGJE) will use a program targeting flea markets and pawn shops. Thus, the Prosecutor Rommel …

Domestic Violence Persists due to Culture (Uniradio Informa, 12/18/12) TIJUANA, BC - Despite the legal instruments to defend women who suffer domestic violence, a culture lacking the effort to denounce it persists along with a fear to proceed with action …

Complaints Persist on International Migrants Day (Uniradio Informa, 12/18/12) TIJUANA, BC - To once again celebrate the International Day of the Migrant in Tijuana, hundreds of people who roam the streets after being repatriated, remain the same; victims of police …

39.4% of BC Offenses Committed Carrying Weapons (Tijuana Press, 12/18/12 by Nora Leticia Garcia) Tijuana - According to a national survey of victimization of businesses where a victim was present, of more than 940,000 crimes reported to INEGI in Mexico …

Cold Weather to Continue (Tijuana Press, 12/18/12 by Nora Leticia) Tijuana, BC - The State Directorate of Civil Protection in the State issued a notice, starting tomorrow, there will be clear skies in Tijuana however the climate will remain cold …

GPS Installed on Garbage Trucks (Tijuana Press, 12/18/12 by Daniel Angel/Leonardo Ortiz) Tijuana, BC - The City Council bought GPS locators for garbage trucks in the City, at the direction of municipal public services. According to a list of direct …

Rosarito Fiscal Crisis Closes Libraries (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/13/12) Playas de Rosarito, BC – Libraries in the Rosarito municipality will suspend services their readers, until an economic crisis ends in the city’s government. The Council President, Dora María Esquivel …

Mexico Migration Falls (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/17/12 by Victor Manuel Chávez Ogazón) Guadalajara, Jalisco - December 18th is celebrated as Día del Migrante (Day of the Migrant), and perhaps today we should celebrate that recent internal migration into the …

Chihuahuenses Drink 163 Liters of Soft Drinks a Year (El Heraldo de Chihuahua, 12/17/12 by Marina Martinez) Chihuahua - Chihuahuenses consume, on average, 163 liters of soft drinks per year, i.e. about half soda a day, increasing their risk of …

Canaco Tecate Celebrates 65th Anniversary (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/17/12 by Salvador Aguiar Labrada) Tecate, BC - The National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Tecate celebrated its sixty fifth anniversary with a magnificent dinner where the President, Ivonne …

Hostel San Vicente Receives Sedesoe Check (El Mexicano, 12/14/12) Ensenada, BC - In a follow-up of civil association support to programs who work with those who have less, the Secretariat of Social Development of the State (Sedesoe), has awarded support …

Professional Staff Recognized (EL MEXICANO, 12/12/12) ENSENADA, BC – This Friday, December 14 at the State Center of the Arts in Ensenada facility, the annual awards ceremony 2012 for ISESALUD staff was held. It was an emotional event in which …

Officials Promote "Rosarito Make It Yours" (El Mexicano, 12/13/12) Playas de ROSARITO, BC - With the purpose of improving economic development in the municipality of Playas de Rosarito, municipal officials joined the "Rosarito Hazlo Tuyo (Rosarito, make it yours)" campaign, …

Water Rate Increase Proposed Due to Energy Costs (El Mexicano, 12/15/12 by Lucia Gomez Sanchez) TIJUANA, BC - A 5% increase in drinking water rates were proposed by the State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT) for its projected …

60% of Mexicans Work in Informal Sector (Tijuana Press, 12/11/12 by Daniel Angel) Tijuana, BC - In Mexico, over 48 million people are working and of those, slightly more than 29 million are in the informal sector according to figures …

Tijuana Prepares for Digital Switchover (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/13/12 by Rocio Galvan) Tijuana, BC - Tijuana is ready for the digital switchover, said the former President of Cofetel, and current candidate for nomination as Governor by PAN, Héctor Osuna …

Teachers Protest Unpaid Bonuses (El Vigia, 12/12/12) Mexicali, BC - What they consider an assault on the Magisterium of Baja California, Secretaries General of sections 2 and 37 of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE), expressed outright disagreement in …

3,040 BC Children Live in Shelters (El Vigia, 12/12/12 by Nicte Madrigal) Ensenada, BC - A total of 3,040 children reside in hostels or homes in Baja California. 800 of those are in Ensenada. Among the causes they were admitted …

Son of Professor Shot in Rosarito (Frontera, 12/12/12 by Carmen Gutiérrez) ROSARITO, BC - The son of deceased Professor Andrés Luna was found in this city severely wounded this morning gunned down by masked subjects that came into the motors …

3 Hours Wait from Tijuana to U.S. (Frontera, 12/12/12 by Ana L. Gómez) TIJUANA, BC - The wait at the Tijuana border crossing to the United States was more than three hours on Wednesday, according to authorities of the Office …

Mota Hidden in Vehicle Engine (El Mexicano, 12/11/12 by Said Betanzos) TIJUANA, BC - The driver of a car and his two companions were arrested in possession of a bag of marijuana hidden in the vehicle's engine, reported Municipal police. …

2 Men Rape Young Girl (El Mexicano, 12/11/12 by Said Betanzos) TIJUANA, BC - A young girl, 16, reported that two men violated her in the vicinity of colonia Villas del Campo, located to the East of the city, next …

Basic Education Enrollment Period Extended (El Mexicano, 12/11/12) TIJUANA/TECATE, BC - From November 22 to December 10, 153,296 requests have been received via the educational system Internet site, corresponding with 79%, advance of first grade secondary school; 65%, first grade; …

Police Hold Posada for Orphanage Children (AFN, 12/11/12) TIJUANA, BC - Municipal police agents of the Sanchez Taboada District conducted a posada with gifts, Piñatas, candy and cake as a Christmas benefit for 40 girls and boys of the Casa …

Circus Continued as Scheduled (AFN, 12/11/12) TIJUANA BC - Although with less assistance than usual, both circus events scheduled for Monday afternoon and night at the circus installed opposite the macroplaza de los bulevares Insurgentes and Manuel Clouthier at la …

Mayor Celebrates "El Trompo" Anniversary (El Mexicano, 12/10/12) Tijuana, BC - The interactive "El Trompo" Museum is one of the most important educational and tourist centers in Tijuana, because it works as important reinforcement in the basic training of children …

1,217 Pet Sterilizations Made During 2012 (El Mexicano, 12/10/12) Tijuana, BC – The 20th Town Council through the Department of Animal Control and the Municipal Department of Health (DMS) made 1,217 pet sterilizations during 2012, representing an increase of more …

Arrest Numbers Posted (La Cronica 12/10/12 by Carmina Ortiz) MEXICALI, BC - The Directorate of Public Security of Mexicali announced that during the first week of December, members of the Municipal police made 1,469 arrests for misdemeanors, 218 for serious …

Mechanical Failure Causes Crash (La Cronica, 12/10/12 by Alberto de la Hoya) MEXICALI, BC - The explosion of a tire caused a driver to lose control of his vehicle on the San Luis-Mexicali highway impacting the concrete wall that divides …

Observatory Citizens Rate Municipal Police a “6” (Uniradio Informa, 12/9/12) TIJUANA, BC - The Observatorio Ciudadano (Observatory Citizens) of Tijuana are trained with the necessary tools to aid with programs for prevention and safety in the city, said Guillermo López …

Doctors Will Offer Services to 7,000 (Tijuana Press, 12/10/12 by Nora Leticia Garcia) Tijuana, BC - The remodeling of the Florido Morita health center, which cost 3.3 million pesos ($257,000 US), will offer medical care, according to figures from health …

Bus Given to Agricultural School (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/10/12) Tijuana, BC – A local legislator Laurencio Dado Alatorre delivered a passenger bus for students of a technical/agricultural school of San Quentin, so students may be transported. The PRI Deputy …

Commitment is to Cabenas Families (El Sudcaliforniano, 12/6/12 by Christian Zarazua) Los Cabos, Baja California Sur - "As the Coordinator of efforts in this destination, my only commitment is to the families of Los Cabos and it is why I …

Councils Should Not Authorize Casino Licenses (El Sudcaliforniano, 12/3/12 by Miguel Rubio) La Paz, Baja California Sur – The PRI 13th Legislature of the Congress of the State of Baja California Sur, headed by the Deputy for the 13th Electoral …

Man Demands 3 Million Pesos (Peninsular Digital, 12/5/12) La Paz, Baja California Sur - At the very moment he slipped an envelope demanding 3 million pesos ($232,000 US) under the door of a dwelling, or otherwise the recipient of the …

Woman Shoots at ¨Ex¨ (El Sol de Tijuana, 11/30/12 by Manuel Cordero) Tijuana, BC - A spiteful woman was intercepted once she fired repeatedly at the residence of her ex-boyfriend. After she fled she was arrested along with five other …

19 Inspection and Verification Inspectors Removed (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/2/12 by Daniel Angel) Tijuana, BC - So far, the municipal administration has withdrawn 19 inspectors from the Directorate of Inspection and Verification, according to figures from its director, Daniel …

World Human Immunodeficiency Virus Day Recognized (El Sol de Tijuana, 12/2/12 by Juan Guizar) Tijuana, BC - On the World Day to Fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the health sector in Baja California carried out several activities aimed at …