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Coffee & Headlines • March 13, 2025

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From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

The city announced new garbage collection schedules. https://vallartaenlinea.net/nuevos-horarios-de-recoleccion-de-basura-habra-multas-a-quien-incumpla/ciudad/13/

City Hall continues to promote a unified color palette for El Centro facades. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/iniciativa-pintemos-vallarta-busca-preservar-la-identidad-del-centro-historico-de-la-ciudad/#google_vignette

PROFEPA continues with environmental shutdowns in real estate developments and restaurants. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/profepa-26-clausuras-ambientales-continuan-activas-en-puerto-vallarta/

El Salado Estuary turned five as a state park. Unfortunately, we cannot visit just yet. https://www.noticiaspv.com.mx/el-salado-cumple-5-anos-como-parque-estatal-en-medio-de-abandono-y-desafios-ambientales/

When it comes to bribes, traffic cops go high-tech in Guadalajara. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/policia-vial-guadalajara-sorprendida-extorsionando-video-viral/1704405

SPECIAL FEATURE: Teuchitlán

The alarming discovery of a clandestine crematorium in the municipality of Teuchitlán, Jalisco has caused significant public concern and outrage. We take a look at what has transpired and the actions taken by the federal government as it continues to address the ongoing challenges related to organized crime and violence in certain areas of Mexico.

LEISURE

WATCH: Monday’s walking tour through Colonia Santa María is up on YouTube. Check it out!

Mexico City celebrates World Sleep Day with a Pajama-a-thon. https://www.excelsior.com.mx/comunidad/por-que-tanta-gente-pijama-calle-cdmx-salud-mental/1704844

FYI, Facebook has started deleting live videos created over 30 days ago. https://about-fb-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/about.fb.com/news/2025/02/updating-our-facebook-live-video-storage-policy/amp/

COVER SHOT: Every day is World Sleep Day as far as Luna is concerned.

The Spotlight is Puerto Vallarta’s weekly interview series by Paco Ojeda | Coffee & Headlines, featuring in-person interviews with—and giveaways from—local event promoters, and product/service providers. If you are a local event producer, organizing a fundraiser, offering a weekly special at your restaurant, or performing at a local venue, we’d love to interview you. It’s FREE, but you must register. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A SPOT: https://bit.ly/thespotlightpv

UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

Wednesday, March 19

Wednesday, March 26

  • Greg Moesser • Trovasi Cafe
  • Derek Carkner • Real Estate Services

EVENTS

Thursday, November 6 • 5 PM

STRINGS ATTACHED: ESSENTIAL VIOLIN CONCERTOS

The violin has been called the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice — capable of singing, crying, soaring, and dazzling with virtuosity. But what makes certain violin concertos stand out as timeless masterpieces? In this music appreciation evening, we’ll journey through ten of the greatest violin concertos ever written. From Beethoven’s noble and expansive Violin Concerto in D, to Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Concerto in D Major, to Barber’s lushly lyrical American treasure — and many gems in between — we’ll discover how composers have used the violin to capture the full spectrum of human expression.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1124043659930801/

Thursday, November 20 • 5 PM

¡AZUCAR! • The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

Everyone knows her voice. Everyone knows ¡Azúcar! But how much do you really know about Celia Cruz—the woman who left everything behind to follow her music? From the dance halls of 1950s Havana to the concert stages of New York and Mexico, Celia’s journey was marked by courage, exile, and an unstoppable joy. Join Music Storyteller Paco Ojeda for ¡AZÚCAR! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz — a vibrant, heart-pounding exploration of the Queen of Salsa, her struggles, and her triumphs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1177814007623307/