Los Cabos Flooding: Vance Triggers Rescues, Closures
Flash flooding from Tropical Storm Vance swept away vehicles and prompted rescues in Cabo San Lucas, closing schools, both local ports and 31 beaches as more…
Floating Altars Return to Cabo San Lucas Bay Nov. 1-4
Cabo San Lucas bay fills with decorated boats, music and Olympic athletes Nov. 1-4 as the sixth Altares en el Mar festival gets city backing.
BCS Steps Up Dengue Monitoring, Sets Up Fever Clinic
BCS health officials are now checking in daily with dengue patients and opening a dedicated fever clinic in Ciudad Constitución as cases continue.
Los Cabos Aims to Be Top Luxury Destination by 2036
Los Cabos has unveiled a 10-year plan to become the Americas' top luxury destination by 2036, backed by a decade of visitor and revenue growth that officials…
Los Cabos Pays Down $65M in Overdue Debt
Los Cabos says it spent $65 million clearing old tax and payroll debts — here's what that cleanup bought in trucks, pothole crews and public works.
Tropical Storm Vance to Bring Rain, Surf to Baja Sur
Tropical Storm Vance has weakened from a hurricane, but forecasters say rain and bigger swell are still headed toward Baja Sur's Pacific coast.
Cabo San Lucas to Show Off Baja 1000 Race Cars Nov. 10
Ten SCORE off-road race vehicles will line the streets of downtown Cabo San Lucas on November 10, a free preview ahead of this year's Baja 1000.
US Consul Visits Los Cabos: Where to Get Help
The US Consul General in Tijuana toured Los Cabos this week, a reminder of exactly where American residents and visitors turn for consular help far from the border.
$3.5M Project Brings Power to La Candelaria, Puerto Chale
A $3.5 million grid project is bringing CFE power to La Candelaria and Puerto Chale, a shift that could lower the cost of buying and building on nearby…
Historic Hotel Perla Reopens as Hilton Property
The building that opened as La Paz's first grand hotel in 1940 has reopened on the malecón as Perla La Paz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Baja 1000 Checks Bring Traffic to Rural Los Cabos Roads
Route inspection runs for the Baja 1000 began October 24, and Los Cabos officials are coordinating with ranchers in the sierra to keep rural roads safe for…
Toddler’s Dengue Case Highlights Cabo Hospital Strain
A 3-year-old hospitalized with severe dengue in Los Cabos has his family appealing for help with medical bills, a personal glimpse into this season's outbreak.
Dengue Response Expands in Los Cabos, Comondú
State and federal health teams are adding fumigation crews and door-to-door brigades in Los Cabos and Comondú as dengue transmission continues this fall.
Los Cabos Foundation Plans 2027 Women’s Day Event
Fundación Sarahuaro is planning a 2027 International Women’s Day event pairing local businesswomen with at-risk teenage girls in Los Cabos.
Los Cabos Signs First Americas Fishing Pact With Japan
Los Cabos has signed its first-ever sportfishing cooperation deal with Japan, the first such agreement Ibaraki Prefecture has made anywhere in the Americas.
BCS Congress Weighs Women-Only Bus Routes
BCS lawmakers want La Paz and Los Cabos to study a women-only Tiburón Urbano route after reports of harassment on public buses.
La Paz Issues 112 ID Flags for Whale Shark Tours
La Paz handed out 112 official flags to licensed whale shark tour operators, giving visitors an easy way to spot authorized boats as the season begins.
Cabo Fiesta Ride Death Prompts Safety Director Change
Cabo San Lucas replaced its Civil Protection director and opened a state investigation after an 18-year-old died falling from a fairground ride.
Top-10 Stars Set for 2027 Mexican Open in Acapulco
Three top-10 players headline Acapulco's 2027 Mexican Open, and one competitor arrives fresh off an appearance in Los Cabos.
Cabo San Lucas Sewer Repairs Run Round the Clock
OOMSAPAS has three crews working round-the-clock shifts to repair storm-damaged sewer lines in two Cabo San Lucas neighborhoods.
Cabo San Lucas Gets New Bilingual Tourist Info Desk
A new bilingual tourist information desk has opened inside Plaza Puerto Paraíso, giving visitors a trustworthy stop for local recommendations.
Los Cabos Councilman’s Stolen Phone Traced to Navy Base
A Los Cabos councilman's stolen phone traced to a Navy base — but when prosecutors searched, the Navy says it wasn't there.
La Paz, Cabo San Lucas Push Pothole Repairs After Rains
La Paz has patched more than 8,600 potholes since July while Cabo San Lucas keeps running hot-asphalt repair crews — here's where the work stands on local streets.
La Paz Mourns Vet Who Shaped Animal Welfare Law
Dr. Jaime Escobar Bayliss, a veterinary orthopedic specialist who helped write La Paz's animal protection law, has died after more than 30 years of practice.
La Paz Rehabs 16 Neighborhood Parks Citywide
La Paz is rehabbing 16 neighborhood parks from Centenario to Chametla, with new lighting, playground repairs and two kiosks funded by a 625,000-peso budget.
October 19, 2026 Edition
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BCS Is One of Only Three States With Falling Prices
Baja California Sur is one of only three Mexican states where consumer prices fell this year, largely thanks to summer electricity discounts.
Mexico’s Tourist Entry Fee Rising in 2027
President Sheinbaum defends a 17.8% increase to Mexico's foreign tourist entry fee for 2027, saying the modest hike won't slow record visitor numbers.
Miraflores Keeps Its Leatherworking Tradition Alive
A free state-run workshop just wrapped in Miraflores, teaching the ranching-era craft of leatherworking to a new generation and giving visitors another…
Pizza Beats Tacos in Mexico’s New Delivery Survey
A new national survey from DiDi Food finds pizza — not tacos — is Mexico's most-ordered delivery dish, with Gen Z driving demand for sushi and Asian flavors.
BCS Unveils Screwworm Prevention Plan for Pets
Baja California Sur has rolled out a prevention plan against the flesh-eating screwworm parasite, giving pet owners a wound-check checklist and a reporting…
Los Cabos Developers Pitch Own Water to Ease Shortage
Los Cabos developers say they could desalinate their own water and share the surplus with the municipal grid, but no agreement with Conagua exists yet.
Los Cabos Launches AI Concierge for Meetings Industry
FITURCA debuted an AI-powered booking tool for meeting planners at IMEX America 2026, backed by the destination's largest trade show delegation to date.
Simon Weakens. Trudy Strenghtens
Simon has dropped to tropical storm strength and the latest track pulls it away from Los Cabos, though ports stay closed to small boats as a precaution.
Leaving Your Cabo Villa Empty? A Security Checklist
BCS now has the country's highest home burglary rate. Here's how seasonal homeowners can lock down their Cabo property before heading north for the summer.
Cabo San Lucas Grow House Raided, Two Arrested
A Cabo San Lucas home doubled as a marijuana grow room and drug lab, authorities say, leading to two arrests including a Canadian national.
Zuma Opens in Los Cabos This November
Zuma Cabo opens November 5 at Cabo Del Sol, and we got a preview taste of the menu at Zuma San Diego ahead of the launch.
Hurricane Simon Threatens All of Baja California Sur
Hurricane Simon has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and could sweep across Baja California Sur this weekend, closing a port and triggering rain warnings…
Reader Challenges Warnings Over Cabo Cruise Fees
A reader pushes back on warnings that Mexico's new cruise fee could hurt Cabo tourism, arguing the numbers — and the ships still arriving — tell a different story.
Cabo San Lucas Rescues Three Mule Deer Fawns
Three mule deer fawns found dehydrated in Cabo San Lucas developments are recovering under Profepa's care as officials weigh whether they can return to the wild.
Todos Santos Recycling Drop-Off Returns Oct. 17
Todos Santos gets its 12th recycling mega-collection day Oct. 17 at Los Pinos park — bring batteries, electronics, used oil and more.
La Paz Cemeteries Get Ready for Day of the Dead
Nearly 100 workers are clearing and trimming La Paz's municipal cemeteries ahead of Día de Muertos, when families gather to honor loved ones.
Cabo San Lucas Downtown Inspection Leads to Closure
A city inspection sweep through downtown Cabo San Lucas led to a temporary closure after inspectors found licensing and safety gaps — here's what it means…
Tourist Injured in 40-Foot Fall at Sol de Mayo
A foreign tourist needed a technical rope rescue after falling roughly 40 feet from a cliff at Sol de Mayo waterfall near Santiago.
Sabor a Cabo Turns 18 With La Sonora Santanera
Sabor a Cabo marks 18 years on December 5 with 45 restaurants, 20 wineries, a new producers' market, a closing set from La Sonora Santanera, and tickets now on sale.
San José Firefighters Set Oct. 16 Benefit Dinner
San José del Cabo firefighters are hosting a four-course benefit dinner at Chin's Palmilla on October 16, with tickets priced at 1,600 pesos per person, to…
BCS, Federal Government Flag Priority Projects, Light on Details
Governor Víctor Castro and President Sheinbaum agreed to advance water works in the Valle de Santo Domingo and expand rural health clinics, but funding and…
Baja Sur Spotlights All Three Pueblos Mágicos
Baja California Sur is leaning on the Pueblos Mágicos label to pull visitors toward Todos Santos, Loreto and Santa Rosalía — galleries, missions and mining…
BCS Lawmakers Hold the Line on Dorado for a Third Year
For a third straight year, no bill has tried to open dorado to commercial fishing in Mexico's Congress, and Baja Sur's federal delegation says that quiet is…
Cabo San Lucas Shifts Pothole Repairs to Nighttime
Cabo San Lucas crews are now patching potholes after dark to keep daytime traffic moving — here's where work is happening and what drivers should watch for.
San José Crews Clear 15 Tons of Water Hyacinth
Municipal crews removed 15 tons of water hyacinth from Costa Azul, Acapulquito and Palmilla after rains pushed the plant debris ashore.
Los Cabos Approves $19M Loan to Cover Year-End Bills
Los Cabos council approved a 350 million peso short-term loan to guarantee December payroll and bonuses — officials say it's not new debt, but a bridge that…
La Paz Premium Gas Hits 30.50 Pesos a Liter
Premium gasoline in La Paz has hit 30.50 pesos a liter at several stations, while prices elsewhere in town run more than four pesos cheaper.
Los Cabos Council Asks for Fee Hike Review, Grows Transit
Los Cabos council members expanded bus service to Montebello and formally asked federal lawmakers to reconsider a proposed hike to the non-resident tourist fee.
La Paz Offers Up to 35% Property Tax Discount in October
La Paz property owners can save up to 35% on their 2027 predial bill if they pay in full before November — here's how the sliding discount scale works.
Cabo Steps Up Dengue Fumigation After Heavy Rains
Los Cabos health crews fumigated several Cabo San Lucas neighborhoods this week to fight dengue-carrying mosquitoes after recent rains — here's where, and…
Los Cabos Mayor Back After 104-Day Political Leave
Mayor Christian Agúndez is back at Los Cabos city hall after a 104-day absence tied to Morena's internal leadership race — here's what he says is top of the list.
La Paz Bypass Repairs Begin: What Drivers Should Expect
Resurfacing work on La Paz's Libramiento Norte bypass starts with a single-lane squeeze near Pichilingue — here's what drivers need to know.
Profepa Halts Unpermitted Build Near La Ventana
Profepa shut down an unpermitted coastal build between El Sargento and La Ventana — a cautionary tale for anyone buying land on this kiteboarding coastline.
BCS Leads Mexico in Newcomers Per Capita
Baja California Sur is gaining residents from other Mexican states faster than any state in the country, relative to its size — and the housing market is feeling it.
Cabo Business Group Wants Visitor Fee Hike Frozen
Coparmex Los Cabos wants Congress to freeze a proposed 36 percent hike to Mexico's non-resident visitor fee, arguing a pricier entry tag is the last thing a…
Los Cabos Reveals Baja 1000 Route for November Race
The 59th SCORE Baja 1000 will launch and end in San José del Cabo this November, sending 1,553 km of race traffic through the East Cape, La Paz and beyond.
San José Lights Up Plaza Mijares for Pink Month
San José’s Plaza Mijares turns pink Monday evening as SMDIF Los Cabos opens Pink Month with a public ceremony and screening information for residents.
US Man Burned in La Paz Explosion Suspected to Be Gas Leak
A 60-year-old American man suffered severe burns when a downtown La Paz apartment exploded, in a case investigators suspect involved a gas leak.
Los Cabos Schools Reopen as Rachel’s Rains Clear
Classes resumed across Los Cabos Monday as state officials lifted storm precautions tied to Hurricane Rachel's remnants and shut down the temporary shelters…
October 5, 2026 Edition
Click here to read the GG in a full screen… Best enjoyed before your second margarita. Or after. Gringo Gazette The Gringo Gazette is Baja California’s…
Los Cabos Impounds Vehicles Dumping Waste in Arroyo
Los Cabos impounded vehicles caught dumping waste in the Santa Rosa arroyo, part of a crackdown meant to keep flood channels clear during rainy season.
Bisbee’s New Era: Los Cabos’s Fishing Legacy expands
Bisbee's sportfishing tournaments mark more than four decades in Los Cabos with a new virtual, catch-and-release event in Mag Bay and an expansion into Costa Rica.
BCS Bill Would Elevate Protección Civil to Secretariat
A BCS lawmaker wants to turn Civil Protection into a full Cabinet-level secretariat, with its own budget fund, annual risk-mapping requirements and a mandate…
Dengue Season Checklist for Returning Snowbirds
Fumigation crews are working through Los Cabos and La Paz this month — here's a simple before-and-after checklist for clearing mosquito breeding spots when…
How to Report a Los Cabos Pothole (And What Happens Next)
Los Cabos runs permanent pothole-patching crews — here's exactly how to flag a bad stretch of road and what kind of wait to expect.
Los Cabos Mayor Granted Another 10-Day Leave
The Cabildo approved Mayor Christian Agúndez's sixth leave of absence since June, putting First Councilman José Manuel Larumbe Pineda back in charge of Los Cabos.
Los Cabos Closes Beaches, Restricts Port Traffic as Hurricane Rachel Nears
Los Cabos has closed 14 beaches, suspended classes and restricted port traffic as Hurricane Rachel pushes dangerous surf toward the southern Baja coast.
Small Quakes Rattle Cabo Waters — Should You Worry?
Three small earthquakes hit Baja California Sur within a day — here's what caused them and what to do if you feel the ground shake.
What You Need to Know About Seasonal Rentals in Los Cabos
As snowbirds return for the season, here's what you need to know about rental rates, lease terms, neighborhoods and how to avoid common pitfalls in the Los…
Buy First or Sell First? Solving the Move-Up Homeowner’s Biggest Puzzle
Trying to buy your next home before selling your current one — or the other way around? A Los Cabos real estate advisor breaks down the risks, financing…
BCS Opens Entries for Day of the Dead Festival
Baja California Sur’s culture institute is calling for altars, Catrinas, poems and artwork ahead of this year’s Día de Muertos Festival — here’s how to enter…
Cabo Landfill Fire Contained North of Cabo San Lucas
Firefighters have contained a large blaze at the La Candelaria landfill north of Cabo San Lucas, though cooling work continues and nearby residents are urged…
Baja Sur’s Only All-Girls Surf Contest Needs Sponsors to Stay Alive
Baja Sur's only all-girls surfing competition returns to La Fortuna beach October 2-4, but organizers say sustained sponsorship — not viral social media…
Hurricane Polo Hits BCS, No Deaths Reported
Hurricane Polo made landfall near Comondú as a Category 2 storm, causing flooding and minor damage but no deaths before weakening over Sonora.
San José Estuary Mouth Nears Rare Natural Opening
The sandbar at the San José estuary has thinned to its narrowest point this year, and officials say a natural breach could happen any day now.
Todos Santos Divided Over New Chedraui Store
A new Chedraui supermarket project in Todos Santos has residents questioning permits, road closures and whether the town's infrastructure can handle it.
La Paz Flash Flood Rescue Highlights Storm Risks
Firefighters freed 15 people trapped by a flash flood in a La Paz arroyo just hours before Hurricane Polo reached Baja California Sur.
New Storm Rachel Forms — Could It Brush South Cabos?
Tropical Storm Rachel formed just as Polo neared Baja, and forecasters say it could edge closer to southern Los Cabos later this week.
La Paz Locks In Whale Shark Tour Rules Through 2029
A new Semarnat plan sets whale shark tour quotas, swimmer limits and boat rules in La Paz Bay through the 2028–2029 season.
Cabo San Lucas Opens Sign-Ups for Fiesta Queen
Cabo San Lucas has opened registration for its 2026 Fiestas Tradicionales queen pageant, with a top prize of 10,000 pesos and a coronation set for mid-October.
Polo Weakens to Cat. 3; Beaches, Ports Stay Closed
Hurricane Polo dropped to Category 3 overnight, but Los Cabos beaches and BCS ports remain closed until swell conditions ease.
A Boater’s Guide to Los Cabos Port Closures
How the Capitanía de Puerto decides when to close Los Cabos marinas, and where boaters, anglers and cruise passengers can check real-time status during storm season.
La Paz Job Fair: 500 Openings, 270 Showed Up
A La Paz job fair offered more than 500 formal positions but only 270 people showed up — a small number with a big message for local employers.
BCS Ranks 5th in National Competitiveness Index
Baja California Sur landed fifth nationally on Mexico's 2026 State Competitiveness Index — and pulled in over 41% of the country's tourism FDI along the way.
Los Cabos Bird Festival Returns With 2026 Lineup
Los Cabos has unveiled the program for its second International Bird Festival, running October 8–10 with birdwatching outings and talks spanning sierra to sea.
Pacific Village San Juanico Braces for Hurricane Polo
As Hurricane Polo tracks toward a Monday landfall near San Juanico, the Mexican Army has mobilized 1,200 troops and Mulegé's civil protection council is…
Boomtown Baja: Los Cabos’ Population Surge Strains Water, Schools, and Roads
New census data shows Baja California Sur grew 20% in five years — with Los Cabos leading the surge — as Governor Víctor Castro admits water, schools and…
Los Cabos Ports Close as Hurricane Polo Nears
Sportfishing charters, panga tours and whale-watching trips are grounded in Los Cabos after the port authority closed navigation ahead of Hurricane Polo.
La Paz Bay Sea Level Hits 33-Year High in 2026
La Paz Bay's sea level hit a 33-year high in 2026, rising 9.2 cm since monitoring began. When elevated water meets high tide, expect flooding on the malecón…
Empty Chairs, Canceled Bookings: How Hurricane Polo Cost Cabo
Hurricane Polo has stayed offshore, but the rain, wind and swell it generated still emptied beach restaurants and rattled bookings across Los Cabos.
BCS Mayors Push Back as Funds Cuts Threaten Again
Baja California Sur municipalities face a repeat of the 70% FAIS cut that funds roads, water and drainage projects, and mayors are pressing federal officials…
Volunteers Needed for BCS Beach Cleanup Next Weekend
Volunteers across BCS will join 21 groups nationwide for an international beach and underwater cleanup October 3-4. Here's how residents and visitors can…
BCS Creates First Climate Fund to Finance Environmental Projects
BCS launches its first environmental fund to finance climate adaptation, reforestation, aquifer protection and coastal resilience — a concrete shift in how…
Mulegé’s Third Annual Date Festival Showcases Region’s Agriculture
Ejido Alfredo V. Bonfil in Mulegé hosted its third annual date festival with 43 vendors, showcasing the region's 240-ton annual date harvest and palm-based products.