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30/12/2025

🐋 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲.

Gray whales have returned off the coast of Ensenada, and the boats are officially back in the water. Spouts, flukes, and close encounters are already happening — and the season has just started.
📰📲
https://ggnorth.com/2025/12/gray-whales-are-back-off-ensenada-and-the-boats-are-ready/

Have you gone whale watching before… or is this the year?

Every winter, Ensenada gets quieter on land and louder at sea. The tourists thin out, the mornings sharpen, and then—right

26/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲.
It got quiet.

San Diego just reported a 93% drop in illegal border crossings at the start of FY 2026 — numbers not seen since the 1960s. And yes, that silence matters for Baja.

Less pressure.
Different dynamics.
And a calm worth paying attention to.

We broke down what’s happening, why it changed, and what it means south of the line — without panic, without politics, and without noise.

📰 Read the full story here:
https://ggnorth.com/2025/12/when-the-border-goes-quiet-baja-hears-the-echo/

Now tell us 🗞📲
Does the border feel different lately, or is it just quieter on paper?

Borders are not known for their discretion. They tend to announce themselves loudly, with lines that refuse to move and

26/12/2025

The Tijuana River is back in the headlines.
And no, it’s not because it suddenly fixed itself.

A new sewage agreement between Mexico and the U.S. is back on the table, with real money, real timelines, and a lot riding on it for beaches, air quality, and daily life on both sides of the border.

If you live in Baja, surf, walk the beach, or just enjoy opening your windows after it rains, this one matters.

We broke down what’s actually being discussed, why it keeps coming back, and what could finally change.

Read the full story on GGNorth
Then tell us 👇
Do you think this time will be different, or is it déjà vu all over again?

Same River, New Promises, Familiar Smell The Tijuana River has never needed much help making its presence known. You don’t

25/12/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐬-𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐧á𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮.🎄🍽️

This article is her personal note of gratitude to everyone who read her this year. From Baja stories and weather notes to wine, equity, and the questions that keep journalism alive.

Read Luisa’s full thank-you note here:
https://ggnorth.com/2025/12/a-year-of-reading-together-in-baja/

Leave a comment and tell Luisa which topics mattered most to you.
And if you believe in independent, local journalism, consider making a donation to support real reporting at Gr**go Gazette North.

Every read helps. Every message matters. Every donation keeps this work going.

Wishing you a lovely, relaxed, and joyful Christmas dinner.
No bad news. Just gratitude. ✨

Writing is usually a solitary act. However, reading never is. As this year comes to a close, I want to

24/12/2025

🎄ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕤 𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕚𝕤 𝕙𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔹𝕒𝕛𝕒 𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕠𝕟𝕖’𝕤 𝕛𝕦𝕘𝕘𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕤, 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕔, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕥-𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕦𝕥𝕖 𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕤.🌧️

Rain doesn’t forget anything.
Not the trash.
Not the drains.
Not the bad driving habits.

We looked at what’s coming this week, why officials are warning residents, and how Nochebuena and Christmas could get messy on the streets.

📰🗞Read the full story here:
https://ggnorth.com/2025/12/christmas-rain-in-baja-brings-old-street-habits-back/

Now tell us 🤔
Do you think Baja handles rain better now, or do we forget every single year?

Rain never arrives quietly in Baja. Instead, it slips in like an uninvited guest who still knows exactly where the

22/12/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬. In Tijuana, this one isn’t.

Several mall parking lots were shut down after inspections, and no, this is not about charging you more. It’s about safety, rules, and finally putting limits where they were missing.

We broke down what happened, why it matters, and why drivers shouldn’t panic.

Read the full story 📰🗞
https://ggnorth.com/2025/12/why-tijuana-parking-closures-are-good-news/

Now tell us 🧐
Do you feel safer with more inspections, or just annoyed when parking changes?

In Tijuana, parking is part of the city’s daily rhythm, because it is where errands begin, plans adjust, and people

20/12/2025

✨ 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰.

The Riviera Cultural Center is glowing again with its holiday video mapping show, and yes, it’s the kind that makes you stop mid-walk and stare.

Lights, history, music, and that quiet moment where Ensenada feels extra special — all wrapped into one nightly show.

💬 Have you gone already?
🗣️ Read the full story and tell us what you thought in the comments.
🔗 ggnorth.com/2025/12/riviera-shines-ensenadas-big-light-story-lights-up-the-holidays/

👇🏼Best seat? Best time? Worth repeating? Let’s hear it.

If you’ve walked past the Centro Cultural Riviera after sunset this week and wondered why the building suddenly looks alive,

19/12/2025

📰𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗷𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮!

The state government has officially confirmed there won’t be any new taxes or higher taxes affecting residents in 2026 — just routine inflation adjustments. This means more predictability for your wallet next year. 

💬 What do you think this means for local growth and everyday life?
🗣️ Read the full article and tell us your thoughts in the comments!
🔗 ggnorth.com/2025/12/baja-california-confirms-no-new-or-higher-taxes-for-2026/

👇🏼Comment below: Are you relieved by this news?
How will it impact your plans for 2026?

📢 Share this with someone who needs to know!

State Government Highlights Responsible Budget, Inflation-Only Adjustments The Baja California state government has officially confirmed that there will be no

18/12/2025

𝐁𝐚𝐣𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞🍷✍️

This week, Provino, COLEF, and CODEEN signed agreements that could change how Baja California wine is protected, labeled, and understood — in Mexico and beyond.

But this story does not start in a boardroom.
It starts in a glass.

In our latest article, we explain what an Indicación Geográfica Protegida really means, why making wine in Baja is so expensive, and why local producers are not playing on a level field with imported bulk wines.

Read the full story on
https://ggnorth.com/2025/12/whats-really-in-a-glass-of-baja-wine/

Then tell us in the comments:
📰🗞Should Baja wine have its own protected identity, yes or no?

It starts with a glass The “L” de Liceaga never rushes you. First, the color settles in the glass. Deep

17/12/2025

Wine, research, and economic vision came together this week as COLEF, PROVINO Baja California, and the CODEEN signed a collaboration agreement.
The goal is simple: strengthen research, support the wine industry, and help guide smart regional development.

16/12/2025

𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐣𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐯ó𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞. 🚧🚦
It changes routes, moods, and entire mornings.

The Vía Rápida sinkhole repair goes deeper than concrete. It affects drainage, traffic flow, and how the city connects to the border and the viaduct. The reopening date is on the calendar, but the traffic impact is very real right now.

So here’s the question:
Is this just another temporary headache, or a fix Tijuana actually needed?

We broke down why this repair matters, what to expect during peak hours, and how to move around without losing your mind.

📰Read the full story here👇🏼
https://ggnorth.com/2025/12/why-one-sinkhole-can-slow-an-entire-city/

Then tell us in the comments: How has Vía Rápida changed your daily drive?

When a Hole Becomes a City Problem In Tijuana, a socavón is never just a hole. It sneaks into your

15/12/2025

Today, Sunday, Blvd. Benito Juárez goes full holiday vibe with a Christmas car show made for slow strolls and easy cruising.
Classic cars, shiny rides, music, and a perfect excuse to hang out and take it easy.

No racing. No stress.
Just wheels, lights, and Christmas spirit.

📍 Blvd. Benito Juárez
🎄 Christmas Car Show
😎 Come chill