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Baja & Border News Translations: Molestation Arrest; Missing Youth Sought
Molestation Arrest (Tijuana Press, 11/4/12 - PGJE News Release) TIJUANA, BC, - The Attorney of Tijuana, through an apprehensions by a State Ministerial police unit arrested José Rosario Castro Verduzco, 33, from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, for an warrant of arrest …
Ersatz News Source; Clinton becomes New “Clairemonster”; Romney Family holds La Jolla Garage Sale
Clinton becomes New “Clairemonster” (11/2/12) A very large crowd attended the November meeting of the Clairemont Town Council this Thursday evening. Council Members treated attendees to a variety of leftover Halloween candy, as the turnout of trick-or-treaters was very light …
Ersatz News Source: Chargers Use Psychic; Ostrich Breakout
Chargers Use Psychic (11/2/12) The San Diego Chargers finally won a game at home on Thursday night, beating the Chiefs and improving their season win/loss record to 4-4. An assistant coach who asked for anonymity divulged the back-story on the …
Ersatz News Source: Imperial Valley Mega-Pot Farm; Filner wants Pretzels
Imperial Valley Mega-Pot Farm (11/2/12) In an interview, Jesus Mc Adams, a longtime Brawley farmer, said he won state approval to plant a 125-acre cannabis field south of the city along Interstate 8. The governor granted approval as a test …
Ersatz News Source: New Central Library Building Tee-Pee’d; De Maio Considers Budapest Offer
New Central Library Building Tee-Pee’d (11/1/12) Construction crews at the city’s new Central Library arrived at work this morning to find the building’s impressive dome had been tee-pee’d on Halloween Night. As an apparent prank, a great amount of toilet …
Ersatz News Source: Homeless Housing Aboard Cruise Ship Approved; Tijuana Annexation Considered by Congress
Homeless Housing Aboard Cruise Ship Approved (10/31/12) Today, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Unified Port Administration approved the purchase of a 3000 passenger cruise ship for use as year-round housing of homeless individuals. The recently retired ship, …
Ersatz News Source: UT Acquires MAD; PETCO Snow Bird RV Park Opens
UT San Diego Acquires MAD (10/31/12) This morning, the Union Tribune San Diego proudly announced its latest corporate acquisition, MAD Magazine Publishing. MAD, the New York based satirical icon recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The ever-expanding UT publishing empire purchased …
Baja & Border News Translations: Cuban Migrants Detained; Migrant Victims Rescued
Cuban Migrants Detained (El Sol de Tijuana, 10/27/12 by Carlos Salazar) Tuxtla, Chico, Chiapas - Seven Cuban migrants who traveled aboard a bus, and who entered into Mexico illegally, were secured by Federal forces personnel at a military checkpoint of …
Baja & Border News Translations: Proposed Border Crossing for Use by Seniors, Disabled and Pregnant; There are No Kidnappings in Baja California
Proposed Border Crossing for Use by Seniors, Disabled and Pregnant (El Sol de Tijuana, 10/26/12 by Daniel Angel) Tijuana, BC - The Town Hall City Council received a proposal for the creation of a pedestrian line to cross to the …
Ersatz News Source: SDPD Trades-In Vehicles; Hotel Del Sold in Tax Lien Auction
SDPD Trades-In Ford Sedans for Fiat Subcompacts (10/27/12) In a press release, SDPD announced the pending transition from Ford Crown Victorias patrol cruisers to Fiat Cinquecentos. A reason given is the gas-guzzling Ford sedans only obtain an estimated 12 MPG, …
Baja & Border News Translations: PEP K9 Places at Las Vegas Trials; Laughing Yoga Increases Quality of Life in Children Fighting Cancer
PEP K9 Places at Las Vegas Trials (Tijuana Informativo, 10/26/12) Tijuana, BC - The canine unit K9 of the preventive State Police (PEP), won second place overall in an competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada, which was also attended by …
Baja & Border News Translations: Thanks; Important Precautions for Santa Ana Winds
Thanks (Tijuana Informativeo, 10/26/12) Tijuana, BC – We hereby thank all the sponsors and readers of the Tijuanainformativo.info for all of their support and confidence they had in our father Ramon Abel López Aguilar. We take this informal time today …
Baja & Border News Translations: Homicide Rate Up 50%; Casino Tax Inspections Conducted
Homicide Rate Up 50% (La Cronica, 10/25/12 by Gina Rodríguez) SAN LUIS RÍO COLORADO, Sonora – The intentional homicide rate increased by 50% during the last year in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while offenses such as intentional injury and …
Baja & Border News Translations: Communities will have Digital Libraries; Foundation High School Celebrates 40 years
Communities will have Digital Libraries (La Cronica, 10/25/12) MEXICALI, BC - The communities of Kilometer 43, Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria and the port of San Felipe will soon have a Telmex Digital Library equipped with computers, furniture and Internet connections. A …
Baja & Border News Translations: Schools Celebrate “Week of Flavor”; Municipal Sports Facility Fees are Optional
Schools Celebrate “Week of Flavor” (El Vigia, 10/24/12) Ensenada, BC - The State Education System (ESS) through the coordination of Education and Health, and school program praised the activities of "La Semana del Sabor", carried out at ten schools in …
Ersatz News Source: California DMV Announces New Cannabis License Plates; Chargers Win Early Super Bowl
California DMV Announces New Cannabis License Plates (10/25/12) In a press release yesterday, the DMV said availability of a Special Interest Cannabis license plate will begin in January 2013. The plate will contain the image of large 5-point marijuana leaf. …
Ersatz News Source: Manson Wins Parole; Spanish Becomes National Language
Manson Wins Parole (10/25/12) Following his latest parole review board at Corcoran State Prison, authorities finally announced the approved parole status of mass murder Charles Manson. This means his release may come in as soon as in the next two …
Ersatz News Source: Romney Swings Far Left, Joins Democrat Party, Endorses Obama; New Hybrid Dog Tops Breed List
Romney Swings Far Left, Joins Democrat Party, Endorses Obama (10/25/12) Following a large breakfast of ham, eggs, pancakes and grits at a Cleveland, Ohio diner this morning, Governor Romney drank two cups of coffee and a large glass of apple …
Baja & Border News Translations: There are 55 Million Internet Users in Mexico; Carnival of Ensenada Venue Change Considered
There are 55 Million Internet Users in Mexico (Monitor Economico, 10/24/12) Distrito Federal - 55 million Internet users in Mexico, place it among the 12 countries with the highest number of populations on the web. This was revealed in a …
Baja & Border News Translations: Corpse Found in Canal; Suspected Murderer Stoned 2 Girls
Corpse Found in Canal (AFN, 10/24/12) TIJUANA, BC 24 – During work in the Tijuana River canal, the discovery of a corpse on the site was reported under the bridge of Boulevard Cuauhtemoc Norte. The finding was reported at approximately …