Tijuana

Health

COVID-19 Survey Finds Baja California Faring Better than Other Mexican States

City News Service

As San Diego County lifts COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, Baja California is still recovering from the pandemic but may be doing slightly better than Mexico on average, a binational report revealed Wednesday.
KPBS Midday Edition

Deported Veterans Look To Biden Administration For Help

Steve Walsh

Over the past several decades, hundreds or maybe thousands of U.S. military veterans have been deported after they committed crimes, sometimes decades after they left the service.
KPBS Midday Edition

A Migrant Family Put Their Hopes In President Biden. Now They’re Safe In The United States

Max Rivlin-Nadler

They flew a Biden 2020 flag at the migrant encampment, saying it gave them hope. Now they're safely in the United States.
KPBS Midday Edition

Hope Arrives In Tijuana Migrant Encampment, As More Asylum-Seekers Allowed To Enter US

Max Rivlin-Nadler

Increasing numbers of asylum-seekers have been allowed to enter the United States. But with the asylum system still severely curtailed, thousands remain stuck in dangerous conditions.
Border & Immigration

Deported Mother Of Army Officer Allowed To Reunite With Family

Max Rivlin-Nadler

Last year, the mother of an army officer was deported to Mexico, after living in the United States for over 30 years. On Thursday, she was allowed to re-enter the country, part of a dramatic and surprising change in policy.
KPBS Midday Edition

Historic Mexican Elections Include Vote For New Baja California Governor

Tania Thorne

Thousands of offices are at stake in Mexico’s upcoming election. Almost half of the country will elect new governors, including Baja California.
Border & Immigration

Binational Advocates Call To Reopen Friendship Park After End Of COVID-19 Restrictions

Max Rivlin-Nadler

Friendship Park, the binational garden straddling the border between San Diego and Tijuana, is poised to celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. But for more than a year, the park has not been open to the public.
KPBS Midday Edition

A Trip To Tijuana For Cosmetic Surgery Ends In Tragedy For 1 Calif. Woman

Jade Hindmon

The death of one woman and serious complications for two others are drawing attention to a Tijuana clinic where all three sought cosmetic surgery.
Border & Immigration

San Ysidro Businesses Struggle With Limits On Non-Essential Border Crossings

Alexandra Rangel

Restrictions on non-essential crossings in the U.S. Mexico border have been extended through May 21. The San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce says these restrictions are hurting local businesses who depend on customers from Mexico.
Border & Immigration

Report: Biden Continuing Many Of Trump’s Policies Along The Border

Max Rivlin-Nadler

Immigrant advocacy groups are calling for an immediate end to restrictive policies they say are driving more family separations.