Impoverished Neighborhood Loses Kids’ Classroom. The wooden classroom that was used for about 35 children from the La Ballena, Puerto Nuevo and Nueva Esperanza neighborhoods, was apparently set on fire on purpose, and most of it, including books, was destroyed. The National Council of Education Promotion which serves children in needy areas, has not obtained the funds to build a concrete classroom, so the residents are asking for donations of material, rather than cash. Information: (624) 126-8813 & (624) 159-7240. The 2024-2025 school year begins on August 26 and they hope to have a new classroom by then.
Two New Elementary Schools Under Construction.Less than a month ago we reported that about 35 elementary school kids were studying under a tree as their wooden schoolroom went up on fire. A week later, the state’s education secretariat announced that they are already building a new school for them in Cabo San Lucas, and a second one in la Miranda barrio in San Jose. Both are impoverished neighborhoods. Hoooray!
4th of July Party at Cerritos! A group of developers is organizing the 1st Cerritos Beach Real Estate Showcase where there are more intimate, boutique efforts being built by passionate developers who love this place. This will be the place to find out about all the great current and coming soon projects, hang out and socialize in the afternoon, enjoy the included taco buffet and a margarita at the lagoon pool at the Cerritos Surf Town resort, and get immersed in the laid-back beach vibe. If you want to stay the night, Cerritos Surf Town is offering a special rate for this event with discount code CDS2024. Don’t miss it! For more information contact: karina@contigobaja.com
New Cabo Pulmo Development Under Fire. The proposed 1,500+ acres Baja Bay Club tourist development, which would bring a golf course, 442 villas and 275 hotel rooms to an oceanfront site less than a mile from the Cabo Pulmo National Park, is being opposed by ecology-minded organizations. The “Cabo Pulmo Vivo” and the Mexican Center of Environmental Rights (CEMDA) organizations claim that the resort could seriously affect the Cabo Pulmo reefs and rich marine life by dumping salt and chemicals in the brine left over from desalination back to the ocean, which can threaten local marine ecosystems. In addition, it could create pollution if a sewage treatment plant is not built or, if built, not well operated. Stay tuned.
Obesity, a Major Problem in Southern Baja. Early this year, UNESCO named La Paz one of its “Learning Cities,” which will allow its citizens to continue getting educated in several areas. One of the most worrying, said UNESCO, is obesity, which has reached 49 percent of children and 79 percent of adults in our Baja California Sur state, which ranks third in the national ranking of overweight inhabitants. Should we quit eating tacos?
To learn more about the Learning Cities program, click here: https://www.uil.unesco.org/en/learning-cities
Fishing Tournament at Punta Arena, East Cape! On Sunday, July 28, you will have the chance to win a National 2008 Lancer GTS! Early Bird Special inscription is only 450 pesos until June 30 or 550 pesos from July 1 to 26, via WhatsApp at (12)140-3118 or by transfer to Bancoppel #4169 1608 0429 9684, Martin Mayoral. Registration is also available (cash only) at BajaMark Fishing Tackle Tackle La Paz, Yuka’s Fishing Shop Cabo San Lucas, Ferre-Mar La Paz, Tridente Fishing Tackle La Paz and Jansen Tackle Cabo San Lucas. The first 100 will get an official baseball cap. Only individual participants, excepting kids. The registry is at 5 am. Raffle of a fishing trip and gear at the end of the tourney.
