Baja & Border News Translations: Speed is leading cause of motorist death; Continuity in education paramount for children; Six of every 10 people in the country are a couple
Speed is leading cause of motorist death (El Sudcaliforniano, 2/16/13 by Veronica Gonzalez S.) Los Cabos, BC Sur - Firefighters from Cabo San Lucas note speeding and a lack of caution remain the leading causes of death of motorists. Speeding …
Baja & Border News Translations: Mexicali Supply Expo is good showcase; High pollution alert; Care recommended for seafood
Mexicali Supply Expo is good showcase (La Voz de la Frontrea, 2/16/13 by Alejandro Domínguez) Mexicali, BC - The next edition of the Mexicali Supply Expo will be a great opportunity to do business with other companies, and above all …
Update from Board-And-Care Row...
Hey, gang. I am sorry that I haven't been blogging like I should, but things have been going topsy-turvy here at Mike & Suzanne's. Not much really going on now, but there have been some changes in my life. First, …
Baja & Border News Translations: TJ Mayor: We cannot prevent all crime; 20 Million pesos awarded for fisheries research; Alarming 87,000 unemployed in BC
TJ Mayor: We cannot prevent all crime (Tijuana Press, 2/14/13 by Daniel Angel) Tijuana, BC - Mayor Carlos Bustamante said the media generates and enhances reports of violence in the city. "In San Diego and Los Angeles we have already …
Baja & Border News Translations: Students march against education reform; SSPM rejects criminal impunity; Officers awarded for rejecting attempted bribes
Students march against education reform (Tijuana Pres, 2/15/13 by Daniel Angel) Tijuana, BC - The Secretary of Education in the State, Javier Santillán Pérez, criticized teachers who have taken their students from the classroom to demonstrate against education reform including …
Baja & Border News Translations: Xolos visit General Hospital; USA Consulate in Tijuana closed for holiday; Collective marriage in Tijuana
Xolos visit General Hospital (Uniradio Informa, 2/14/13) Tijuana, BC - Committed to the welfare of Tijuana society, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente and the Dr. Sonrisas (Smiles) Association visited the General Hospital of Tijuana in recognition of the World Day …
Baja & Border News Translations: Will seek to meet total employment demand; Catholics begin Lent; "Ideas x Tijuana"
Will seek to meet total employment demand (El Sol de Tijuana, 2/14/13 by John Guizar) Tijuana, BC - Many times the city has been close to reaching the total demand for employment, announced the Secretary of Economic Development of the …
Who is Jack Schitt?
The lineage is finally revealed. Many people are at a loss for a response when someone says “You don’t know Jack Schitt.” Now you can intellectually handle the situation. Jack is the son of Awe Schitt and O. Schitt. Awe …
Baja & Border News Translations: Aggravated penalties proposed for school thefts; Demand Federal Police stop extortion; Street flower sales banned on Valentine's Day
Aggravated penalties proposed for school thefts (La Voz de la Frontera, 2/13/13 by Gustavo Garcia Rivas) Mexicali, BC - As in the rest of the country, Baja California has had a worrying increase in thefts in all forms, among them …
Baja & Border News Translations: Dogs attack child; Dollar registers below 13.00 pesos; Over 100 pets sterilized in a month; Profeco intensifies surveillance operations
Dogs attack child (La Cronica, 2/13/13) MEXICALI, BC - Grave injuries were suffered by a 3-year-old child after being attacked by a pair of dogs German shepherd dogs in a southwest part of the city on Tuesday afternoon. A Municipal …
Valentine's Day? Bah! Humbug!
Who put the "ash" in Ash Wednesday?
Today is Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. It occurs 46 days before Easter. It is a moveable fast that can fall as early as February 4 and as late as March 10. That is because …
La Mesa passes tougher AB1234 policy
On the heels of a Art Madrid rehearsed temper tantrum directed at Council Member Ernie Ewin and described by one La Mesa city hall insider as "rude, boorish and offensive" the City Council, ignoring the Mayors request to close the …
Baja & Border News Translations: Street abruptly ends with drop-off; This pothole is for you
Street abruptly ends with drop-off (El Vigia, 2/13/13 by Nicte Madrigal) Ensenada, BC - Residents of the Colonia Los Encinos face a daily risk involving a street which without any sign ends suddenly with a drop of more than 1.20 …
A Valentines Day song for Mexicans
Anillo de Compromiso [Engagement Ring], by Cuco Sanchez You can listen to the song here. Anillo de bodas que puse en tu mano, Anillo que es símbolo de nuestro amor, Que unió para siempre y por toda la vida, A …
Baja & Border News Translations: No risk in train derailment; Carnaval has "patriotic" flavor; UABC recognizes graduates with highest averages
No risk in train derailment (Tijuana Press, 2/12/13) Tijuana, BC - The City Government advised citizens following an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon in Cañón del Vaso de la Presa Abelardo L. Rodríguez when four cars of LP gas derailed …
Baja & Border News Translations: Free bus route to assist deported migrants; 170 Million peso investment in science and innovation; 80% of Mexicans suffer oral problems
Free bus route to assist deported migrants (El Sol de Tijuana, 2/12/13 by Adam Mondragon) Tijuana, BC - The President of Calfia Transport, Arturo Aguirre, said that with the implementation of a "migrants route" implemented by the municipal government through …
Baja & Border News Translations: Rosarito Police apprehend wanted American; Two die in BC from cold weather; Fundadores Hospital closed
Rosarito Police apprehend wanted American (Uniradio Informa, 2/11/13) Playas de Rosarito, BC - The Director of Municipal Public Security, Francisco Castro, reported Rosarito police apprehended an American citizen allegedly responsible for the homicide of his mother and sexual abuse of …
Baja & Border News Translations: Carnaval detainees released; Child "Hitman" is freed; Unemployed mother asks for citizen support
Carnaval detainees released (El Mexicano, 2/11/13 by Marco. A. Flores) ENSENADA, BC - A total of 50 arrested Carnaval revelers were released today by the Royal Court, a tradition that has been practiced by the Municipal Public Security Secretariat each …
Aztec's Mens Basketball Has Reason for Excitement
After securing a quite convincing victory on Saturday after noon at home venue Viejas Arena the San Diego State Men's Basketball team had something to hold their head high about. Sure, the 75-53 victory over a feisty Fresno State team …