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Wall Mural, “A Happy Day at the Beach” Dedicated by Mayor Torres

People working together make it happen; local artists praise wall's beauty and happiness. A retired American, living in Rosarito, had an amazing vision. His dream was to expose the children of Rosarito to the beauty and appreciation of art, to beautify

Hugo Torres: A Committed Vision for Rosarito Beach and Baja

By Ron Raposa Saturday, July 31, 2010 In the 1980s's Hugo Torres led the tough 12-year campaign to make Rosario its own city, independent from Tijuana. When voters made that a reality in 1995, he was appointed the city's first mayor. When Torres'

Unity of the Californias Is Main Message For the 5th Binational Mayor’s Summit

By Ron Raposa ROSARITO BEACH , BAJA CALIFORNIA , MEXICO ---Taking advantage of the many opportunities shared between Southern California and Baja California was the main message delivered by speakers Friday at the Fifth Binational Mayors’ Summit

Rosarito-Ensenada 50-Mile Fun Bike Ride Starts 31st Year With Race This Saturday!!!

By Ron Raposa The Rosarito-Enesenada 50-Mile Fun Bike Ride will begin its 31st year this Saturday with the first of two yearly events. "Five-thousand cyclists are expected to ride on April 17," said San Diego event promoter Gary Foster. "The

First Baja Metropolitan Tourist Police Launched In Rosarito Beach Ceremony

A new metropolitan tourist police force to serve visitors along the 70-mile tourist corridor from Tijuana to Ensenada was launched Wednesday in a Rosarito ceremony. Leading state and city officials as well as members of the new force took part in the

Rosarito Commends 3 Women For Work on Baja Blonde Reality TV Program

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---The city has recognized three women for their work on developing a reality TV show that highlights the beauty, attractions and advantages of living in Baja California. City Mayor Hugo Torres on Wednesday presented

Rosarito 2009 Crime Rate Falls 21% To A Baja California Best 5-Year Low

ROSARITO BEACH , BAJA CALIFORNIA , MEXICO ---For 2009 Rosarito had the largest year-to-year decline in crime of any city in Baja California --- 21 percent --- and was the only city to reach a five-year low, according to state figures. “These are

ROSARITO MAYOR VISITS LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ON A WORK TOUR

To promote the tourist attractions and gastronomy of Rosarito. April 28th,2009 LAS VEGAS, NV. The Mayor of the Rosarito Beach, Hugo Torres, accompanied by the Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Hector Reyes and the Manager of the Conventions

Is Mexico safer than New Orleans?

Posted by Jason Clampet at 3/26/2009 I've been a big fan of Baja California ever since I lived in Los Angeles and began taking frequent trips to the peninsula. I'm not sure, though, how accurate my impressions of the place are now, considering

Misleading U.S. Media Coverage Conveys Unfair Picture Of Baja, Rosarito Mayor Tells Mexico Business Center

Misleading U.S. media coverage has conveyed an inaccurate picture of the risk of visiting Baja and has been the main cause of a tourism decline, Rosarito Mayor Hugo Torres told a meeting of the Mexico Business Center Wednesday. “The public assumes

On Aug. 2 Legendary Rosarito Beach Hotel Becomes Largest and Most Historic Resort in Baja California

On August 2, the landmark Rosarito Beach Hotel will officially become a 500- room and suite resort as it hosts the grand opening celebration for its spectacular oceanfront 17-story, 271-suite Pacifico Tower, making it the largest as well as the most historic

MEXICO: SAFER THAN UNITED STATES

SHOULD YOU JUST READ THE HEADLINES? By Anna Kaplan It was among the most brutal homicides in recent memory. On a sunny Sunday afternoon last fall, two men jumped out of an SUV and set Marcial Sanchez on fire. The 52-year-old factory worker was engulfed

Rosarito Beach Is Key Sponsor of 2-Day

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA--- As part of the outreach effort of Rosarito, this quaint seaside community just thirty miles south of downtown San Diego is for the first time sponsoring a major racing event in Southern California. The Golden State Classic

New VIP Distinguished Visitor Card

Offered By City Of Rosarito Beach ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA--- The seaside community of Rosarito Beach, just 18 miles south of the border from San Diego, is rolling out the red carpet for its approximately one-million-plus annual visitors. New Mayor