BY DAVID FLORES
Hurricane Season is Upon Us. Mexico’s Meteorological System has released its forecast for this year’s hurricane season, stating that between 15 and 18 storms will hit the Eastern Pacific. That’s US, Bunky. The forecast says that 8 to 9 will be tropical storms, 4 to 5 category 1 or 2 hurricanes and between 3 and 4 major hurricanes category 3, 4 or 5. The “La Niña” phenomenon is expected to take over “El Niño” in mid-June, which will increase sea water temperatures mostly in the Atlantic Ocean, which could cause more major storms. Remember, sometimes a storm can cause more damage as the rain volume washes down through our arroyos causing destruction. Be prepared. You have been warned.
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Donations Needed for Migrant Workers. Meliton Albañez, a small fishing village up the coast just north of Todos Santos has over 7,000 migrant workers living there. Todos Santos resident Anita Trammell is taking truckloads of clothing, blankets, furniture, home goods… and is willing to make a trip once a week. Message Anita if you have donations or want to go. Anita Trammell, casitaanitats@gmail.com, 6121110228, Todos Santos. (Information courtesy of The Baja Western Onion).
Who Decides How to Use Our Tax Money? Residents of Baja California Sur were wondering what this structure being erected at the entrance to La Paz coming from Cabo San Lucas was for. Well, it turns out that it is a “Welcome to La Paz” sign that will cost taxpayers US $1.76 million. Sigh. How many potholes in La Paz streets could be repaired with that money? Oh, and Milena Quiroga, the La Paz Mayor, is running for reelection on June 2 this year. Bigger sigh.
How Much is Los Cabos Growing? Too much, says the Urban Planning Institute (IMPLAN). Ussiel Garcia, director of the IMPLAN just stated that in the past 10 years, 100,000 new inhabitants moved to Los Cabos. That’s 10,000 per year, who require lodging, health services and education. It means a need of 4 homes a day to house them. And then they buy vehicles and increase traffic everywhere. It makes it hard to keep up with the growth, said Garcia.
Los Cabos Airport Reports Lower Numbers. During the first quarter of this year, the Los Cabos International Airport registered a decrease of 1.7% in the number of passengers and 236 fewer flights. In comparison, La Paz airport reports an increase of 19% during the same period. La Paz currently receives only National flights.
Second Giant Oarfish Beaches In. Residents of El Sargento, at the East Cape, reported a medium-sized Giant Oarfish that lay down dead on the beach. A previous one beached in on April 14 nearby. Seeing them is very rare as they live at about 3,300 ft. under the sea surface. The legend says that they appear before an earthquake takes place. In April, following this year’s first sighting, a string of earthquakes, some magnitude 4.0+ took place underwater near Loreto. This time, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake took place also underwater 122 km east of San Jose del Cabo at a depth of 10 km (5.88 miles). Should we now believe in the legend?
Airport National Traffic Increases. The La Paz airport set a record for incoming national flights with a whooping increase of 19% during the first quarter of this year. That’s 275,000 passengers arriving from 10 different cities in Mexico. In comparison, the increase for the entire year of 2023 was only 3.6% versus 2022. Yikes!
