Author: Paco Ojeda

SETAC, a popular local non-profit, shuts down amidst strong accusations. Jalisco announces free Covid-19 vaccination with WHO-sanctioned vaccines. PLUS: All sorts of fun things to do in the coming days.

Puerto Vallarta’s Convention Center fared well in 2023. Ocean conditions improve, slightly. More Rosca de Reyes musings. More Pierogi sightings. Gouda Gabor gets cheesy. PLUS: Whatever happened to the Southside Shuffle? An interview with Kathleen Carrillo.

More electoral rumblings from our lovely Mayor, including the questionable firing of nine employees. As of yesterday, swimming at local beaches was still forbidden. You asked for Guadalajara resources and now we have a comprehensive list available. PLUS: an awesome walk-around tour of Galería Contempo.

New trash collection trucks were spotted. The municipal stadium gym is getting a makeover. It’s January, so we unpack Epiphany, an upcoming Christian celebration of importance in Mexico. It is also a good time to unpack cabañuelas. PLUS: Fun sights from Emiliano Zapata.

Happy New Year! 20,000+ welcomed the new year at the Malecón. AMLO inaugurates the second stage of the Maya Train. News from the PuRR Project. PLUS: I was not going to bring up the Dec. 28 pranks, but someone took a dump in my front yard, so we’re cleaning that up.

Mayor Michel challenges gender parity electoral guidelines. City hall is ready to welcome the new year (but don’t expect banks to open on January 1). Emiliano Zapata restaurant gets busted for building on the sidewalk. PLUS: The bit about wearing colored underwear on New Year’s.