American Airlines is cutting three routes to Santa Maria, Tijuana, and Doha.
American Airlines has recently ceased operations to three locations: Santa Maria, California; Tijuana, Mexico; and Doha, Qatar. This change narrows travel options for some passengers across the United States, Mexico, and the Middle East. The discontinuation of service means that Santa Maria is left without flights from a significant U.S. legacy carrier, and Tijuana loses […]
Iranian soccer players arrive in Tijuana for games at Sofi Stadium
On Sunday, Iranian soccer players arrived in Tijuana, which is just a stone’s throw from the California border, as they prepare for a World Cup filled with political tension. They landed after an overnight flight from Turkey, where they’d been training for the tournament over the past three weeks. The team touched down in the […]
Mexican Authorities Discover Large Drug Tunnel in Tijuana
Mexican Authorities Uncover Extensive Drug Tunnel Mexican officials have announced the finding of a significant drug tunnel that spans nearly three soccer fields in length, linking the cities of Tijuana and San Diego. This revelation arises during a tense period marked by escalating concerns over cartel power and corruption in both the U.S. and Mexico. […]
Repeated sewage discharges in the Tijuana River lead to beach closures in Southern California
Southern California Beaches Facing Sewage Pollution Issues Some of the beaches in Southern California, especially around the Coronado area near San Diego, are experiencing repeated closures due to sewage contamination in the water. Local health officials are warning visitors to steer clear of the water, indicating that contact could lead to health issues. The primary […]
Struggling San Diego workers compelled to rent houses in Tijuana to afford their expenses
Increasing living costs in San Diego are pushing some workers to rent more affordable homes in Tijuana and commute daily. Amy McKee, who works as a warehouse inventory clerk, used to pay $1,200 monthly for a room in a shared house in San Diego. Now, she spends only $400 for a one-bedroom apartment in Tijuana […]
Tijuana Wastewater Exposes Thousands in the US to Harmful Air
Health Crisis in California Linked to Tijuana River Sewage Many individuals in California are falling ill due to raw sewage that’s surfacing in the Tijuana River before it flows into the Pacific Ocean, as reported by the Associated Press. Steve Egger, a 72-year-old resident of Southern California, described the situation as “terrible,” noting that the […]
San Diego brings in lobbyists from D.C. to address Tijuana River sewage issue
In a bid to tackle the persistent odors and pollution that have plagued South Bay beaches for years, San Diego County is escalating its efforts regarding the Tijuana River sewage crisis. They’ve enlisted a Washington, D.C.-based law firm to seek federal assistance. County officials have inked a contract of up to $637,200 over five years […]
Scary cartel banner displayed at Tijuana high school close to US border following drug lord’s death
Cartel Tensions Rise After Drug Lord’s Death Following the assassination of a notorious drug lord, a chilling cartel banner has appeared at a high school in Tijuana, which is located just north of the U.S. border. These banners, expressing allegiance to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as “El Mencho”—were displayed on Tuesday, just days after special forces […]
California Catholic bishop visited Tijuana brothel linked to human trafficking multiple times, according to a report.
A bishop from California has reportedly visited a Mexican brothel associated with human trafficking and claims of mishandled diocesan funds over a dozen times, as uncovered in a new report. Bishop Emanuel Chareta, who heads the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of San Diego, has offered his resignation following these allegations, which were highlighted by “The Pillar,” […]
Extortions in Tijuana Connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Arrest of Jalisco Cartel Leader Tied to Extortion and Arson in Tijuana Mexican authorities have linked the recent arrest of a Jalisco cartel leader to multiple extortion and arson incidents in Tijuana, a border city in Baja California. Officials from the Baja California Attorney General’s Office collaborated with their counterparts in Jalisco to identify and […]