Ghosts in Julian?
Its funny. When I think of Julian, California all that comes to mind is, well, apples. Because of that, I never considered giving the very small city a visit. It was when my close friend and colleague, the lovely Ms. …
Murders in Baja California increased 24% during the first half of 2013
Translated and summarized by Fulano from an article in Frontera. TIJUANA, Baja California - During the first half of 2013, murders have increased 24% in the state of Baja California, when compared to the first six months of 2012. In …
4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Fourth of July fireworks in San Diego rival St. Patrick's Day for biggest bang ever! By 5 p.m., you can't ride your bike on the Mission Bay boardwalk, the parties bulge at the seam and people jostle for an inch …
MAN OF STEEL, my vitriol, tempered
I had written a lengthy blog post about why MOS didn't work for me, but decided not to publish it. It deconstructed almost the entire film from a story perspective, and my issues with each story point. But it was …
La Jolla Cove
I've lived in San Diego my whole life. And I thought that throughout my time here I had seen everything that was worth seeing. So, you can imagine my surprise when my friend, the lovely Ms. Anthropy, wanted to see …
GOODBYE, FLEAGLE
It sure is quiet around the house now that my sister, Fleagle, left. A few days ago, she was really sick. Mommy had to clean up after her-I guess she made some messes. I could see that Mommy was sitting …
Father of kidnapped Tijuana child says kidnapper is being protected by authorities
Translated by Fulano from articles in Agencia Frontera de Noticias and Frontera. In a press conference held on June 19, 2013 by the State Attorney General, the details of a kidnapping and recovery of 8-year old Natalia Hernández Hernández in …
The Forgotten
She just hoped she wouldn't die alone but made sure to leave her door unlocked so someone, anyone would find her... I wonder if there is a definition for the words "forgotten mother?" If not I was thinking to add …
Catalina Excursion
It's no secret, I live to travel. To experience new surroundings and cultures, food, wine, and everything in between. There's nothing quite like it. So, when I'm prodded to do so on someone else's behalf, I rarely turn down such …
The Future of School Reform
American man murdered in Ensenada
Translated by Fulano from news articles in Ensenada.net and El Vigia. The State Attorney General of Baja California is investigating the murder of a man which occurred Tuesday night, June 18, 2013 in the Mar de Ensenada subdivision of Ensenada, …
Rob Sidner: Museum Director/Art Lover
Located at the House of Charm in beautiful Balboa Park, Mingei International Museum can be viewed as something of an enigma. While it is no less a bona fide museum than any of the others that occupy Balboa Park, it …
Baja State Secretary of Security Admits Murders Are Increasing
Translated by Fulano from an article in El Sol de Tijuana. Tijuana - Although he recognizes that there has been an increase in crime, the Baja California State Secretary of Security, Daniel de la Rosa Anaya, denies that the work …
No Safe Place
Obamacare and My Left Hip
Tijuana police dogs live better than the average Mexican
Translated by Fulano from an article in EL MEXICANO. TIJUANA - The 14 Belgian Shepards that make up the Canine Unit of the Municpal Police will consume 300,000 pesos (US$25,000) in food in the next six months, which means that …
The Tepito 12
Celebrate the USA at the Rancho San Diego Library
Get ready for the 4th of July with music, food, games, crafts, cupcake walk, cookie decorating, a half-priced book sale, and much more. Musical group Trails and Rails performs from 12:00 to 2:00. Saturday, June 29th from 11 a.m. to …
THE BAJA PANGA: Fishing the Old Fashioned Way!
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/07/47014/ It is sometimes a bit of a surprise to English speaking visitors to Vonny’s Fleet panga camp in Punta Banda when they first encounter its owner, Ivan Villarino; although he is 100% ‘Mexicano puro’, he communicates with the fluidity …
Words from Hitesh
