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From Solar Power to Sushi Parties: Baja’s Bright, Bizarre, and Bold Headlines This Week!
This week’s Gringo Gazette South issue delivers the best (and weirdest) of Baja California Sur life—solar panels, sushi fests, giggly drag shows, and serious infrastructure updates all under one irreverent roof.
🎷 Jazz Vibes Incoming — The beloved San José Jazz Weekend is just around the corner, and the streets will soon be alive with Grammy-winning musicians and Baja’s best tacos. Prepare to party May 23–24.
🚧 La Paz Gets New Bypasses — Traffic chaos, be gone! Two new bypasses are in the works to ease congestion in La Paz, including direct access to the airport and port.
🏥 New Hospital Coming to Cabo — IMSS announced a shiny new second-level public hospital in Cabo San Lucas. 216 beds, 44 specialties, and enough high-tech gear to make a robot blush.
🌞 Massive Solar Project Proposed — 162,000 solar panels may soon soak up the La Paz sun, with ZML Developers aiming to power up Baja in a sustainable way.
🎨 ABC Art Baja Returns — One of the coolest art festivals in Mexico is back and spreading creativity across La Paz, San José, and Todos Santos. Art, music, tacos—it’s basically heaven with gallery lighting.
🦆 San José Estuary Finally Getting Help? — A real management plan (yes, a real one!) is underway to save the struggling estuary. It includes thermal cameras, rangers, dredging, and—finally—removal of invasive cats.
🏠 Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground — Over 700 homes are planned for Cabo residents living in high-risk zones. Green space included. Real estate with a conscience? Maybe.
🎭 Tomatoes Follies Turns Up the Glitz — The wild, hilarious, red-wigged tradition continues as Los Cabos’ favorite ladies serve Oscar-worthy drag, sass, and sparkle.
🚓 La Paz Gets Smart Traffic Lights — Big Brother is coming to your intersection. Cameras, sensors, and real-time updates aim to make traffic smoother and safer.
📉 30% of Mexicans Can’t Handle Economic Shocks — A nationwide study reveals alarming financial vulnerability—but don’t worry, at least there’s always a quinceañera to borrow for.
😲 Balandra’s Hidden Danger — Tourists beware: the gorgeous Balandra Beach has a deep-water trench that’s not for the faint of swim. Stay near the turquoise, not the navy blue.
📚 Carrie Duncan’s Book Tour Recap — Missed the Gringo Gazette founder while she was in town? Shame! Her tell-all book is packed with tales of border drama, soldier standoffs, and good ol’ fashioned newspaper chaos.
🐦 Los Cabos Named a ‘Bird City’ — A rare honor celebrating the region’s efforts to protect local and migratory bird species. (Birdwatchers, rejoice.)
🧒 Surfers Healing Returns — Free surf camps for kids with autism are back! Ride the waves and spread the love this May in East Cape.
☕ Caffenio vs. Starbucks — A proudly Mexican coffee chain opens shop in San José del Cabo, bringing drive-thru dirty chais and cheap combos to town. Starbucks who?
🎉 Plus: Road repairs, Estero cleanups, a sushi festival (!), new bridge openings, smart water tips, and a whole lot of real estate updates and good-natured local grumbling.
Grab your copy and get the full story—because in Baja, it’s never just another boring news cycle.