VACATION TIPS, CHECK-UP SERVICE FOR HOMEOWNERS AWAY
Source: San Diego SheriffJune 25, 2014 (San Diego)-- It's officially summer and finally time to take that vacation. You can make your break even more stress-free and sign up for vacation checks from...
View ArticlePRESERVING THE PAST AT CENTRO CULTURAL AND KUMEYAAY MUSEUM IN TECATE
By Mimi PollackJuly 1, 2014 (Tecate)--There are only 70 to 80 people left in Baja California who speak Kumeyaay, according to Michael Wilken Robertson, an anthropologist who also specializes in...
View ArticleTECATE'S RANCH CATS
By Mimi PollackJuly 3, 2014 (Tecate)--Gizmo is one of the official greeters at Rancho La Puerta, a spa in Tecate, Mexico, just over the border from San Diego’s East County. Deborah Szekely and her...
View ArticleBAJA BLOG: POPOTLA FISHING VILLAGE - OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
By Susan A. MahalickJuly 10, 2014 (Baja) - Many have heard of Puerto Nuevo as a lobster village, an adventure in eating experiences. Few have the same pleasure of knowing of Popotla, Km 38, just south...
View ArticleSATURDAYS AT THE RANCH: A DAY TO REJUVENATE YOUR SPIRIT
By Mimi PollackJuly 24, 2014 (Tecate)--Many of us lead hectic, stressful lives, so it is always healthy to find ways to unwind. Spending a week at a spa is one good way to relax and recharge, but not...
View ArticleVIVIAN BLACKSTONE - A REMARKABLE WOMAN
Former Campo artist now creating film on cofounder of Rancho La PuertaBy Mimi PollackOn July 24th, 2014, my good friend Vivian Blackstone will celebrate her 86th birthday. A woman in excellent health,...
View ArticleBAJA BLOG: SPLASH, BEST OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR
By Susan A. MahalickAugust 5, 2014 (Baja, Mexico) - Want to be outside, see waves splash up onto volcanic rocks, watch dolphins swim by and sea birds perch everywhere? Add to this some of the finest...
View ArticleBAJA BLOG: BLACK CROSS WINERY IN ROSARITO AND PRETTY HORSES RESCUE
By Susan A. MahalickSeptember 6, 2014 (Baja, Mexico)--Nestled up in the golden hills is a winery that is the vision of another one of our women winemakers here in Baja. The location of this venue was...
View ArticleBAJA BLOG: LA MISION EQUESTRIANS - MORE ABOUT HORSES IN BAJA
By Susan A MahalickOctober 21, 2014 (Baja, Mexico)--In my previous article about Black Cross Winery and the Pretty Horses Ranch, I touched on how important both wine and horses are in this part of...
View ArticleHEADING ABROAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS? APPLY FOR YOUR PASSPORT NOW
Source: County of San Diego’s News ServiceNovember 16, 2014 (San Diego)--If you’re planning to travel out of the country over the holidays, now is the time to apply for your passport book or card, the...
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