From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

Three earthquakes shook the region yesterday morning. https://vallartaopina.net/tres-sismos-sacuden-la-region-de-vallarta-en-madrugada-y-manana/

400 people were evacuated from the municipality’s UMA building due to one of the earthquakes. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2021/12/09/desalojan-a-400-personas-tras-sismo-de-magnitud-4-0-en-costas-de-jalisco/

The city’s Christmas installation on the Malecón draws criticism. https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/mala-planeacion-de-villa-navidena-51459

And more criticism… now about funds or lack of thereof. https://vallartaindependiente.com/2021/12/09/no-que-no-habia-lana-mas-de-7-millones-gastaran-por-festival-navideno/

Christmas Village will operate December 15 – January 15. https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1090788795064987

City’s Fire and Civil Protection Department announces holiday recommendations. https://vallartaopina.net/proteccion-civil-emite-una-serie-de-recomendaciones-navidenas-en-pv/

How ‘mágico’ is Sayulita? Apparently not enough. https://vallartaopina.net/sayulita-un-pueblo-magico-nayarita-abandonado-al-que-ya-solo-le-queda-el-titulo/

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LEISURE

If you missed it, last night’s conversation with Branden & James (and surprise appearance by Amy Armstrong) is here, along with show notes. https://paco-ojeda.com/2021/12/10/a-conversation-with-branden-james/

Six rude comments relatives make at the holidays (IN ENGLISH). https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rude-comments-family-holidays_l_61b0f285e4b068effec4aade

34 Last-minute stocking stuffers that are almost too cute to use (IN ENGLISH). https://www.huffpost.com/entry/last-minute-stocking-stuffers_l_61b2247de4b04ae319fbc225

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