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CROSSING SOUTH: Border Crossing And Barber Shop

Sidney Aki, Port director of the San Ysidro Port of Entry (right), meets with host Jorge Meraz (left) to explain the SENTRI program, and how to make crossing the border a smooth experience.
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Sidney Aki, Port director of the San Ysidro Port of Entry (right), meets with host Jorge Meraz (left) to explain the SENTRI program, and how to make crossing the border a smooth experience.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Saturday, Nov. 4 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

On this episode of CROSSING SOUTH, we visit the busiest border land crossing in the world right here in Tijuana! Host Jorge Meraz chats with Officer Aki, the man who oversees the activity at the border. He gives us the lowdown on the border and how to make crossing a smooth experience. Learn about the SENTRI pass program that helps reduce traffic and wait times. Next, we explore a new trend in Tijuana, men's barber shops.

Host Jorge Meraz gets a haircut at a barber shop in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Host Jorge Meraz gets a haircut at a barber shop in Tijuana, Mexico.

Watch as Jorge is transformed from clown to movie star with a slick new hairdo and facial treatment.

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Host Jorge Meraz shows off his new haircut from a barber shop in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Host Jorge Meraz shows off his new haircut from a barber shop in Tijuana, Mexico.

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CROSSING SOUTH: Border Crossing & Barber Shop

About The Series:

CROSSING SOUTH is a travel show that explores Tijuana and Northern Baja. Bilingual travel companion and host, Jorge Meraz, takes you on a journey and demystifies the area. Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals. CROSSING SOUTH is on Facebook, Instagram + @MerazRambler on Twitter #crossingsouth