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Like any other city, Tijuana is full of folklore and scary legends. One of those tales is the legend of La Faraona, the dancer who haunts the grounds of what used to be the old Agua Caliente Resort and Casino, now Lazaro Cardenas High School. We talk to Fernando Escobedo, a Tijuana historian who has researched the story of Esperanza Lopez Padilla, the woman behind La Faraona. We also hear from Ursula Mansur, a Tijuana actress who has dedicated much of her professional life to bringing to life La Faraona. You won't want to miss this episode where we demystify this iconic legend from the city of Tijuana Special thanks to Prof. Jose de Jesus Barajas, owner of Bungalow 21 and curator of the Museum of La Faraona. If you are interested in visiting the museum and taking a tour please contact Ursula Mansur through this link. Sources: Sor Abeja’s Leyendas de Tijuanavideo by Tijuana en el Tiempo. (Activate Subtitles) Cover art: Portrait of Ursuala Mansur as La Faraona by Carlos Varela Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão and Melissa Sandoval Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline