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The Latest Breaking News from Baja California

Five dead as 100mph hurricane threatens Mexico with catastrophic flooding

Hurricane Simon pounded western Mexico with more wind and rain Monday after tropical weather systems caused five deaths

The Independent UK · 17h ago

German nationals among those airlifted to safety as storms kill five in Mexico

Heavy rain and strong winds have caused serious damage in Baja California and Guerrero, where authorities seek six missing and deploy thousands of rescue workers amid further flood risk.

Euronews · 18h ago

California is taking a beating from an unusually destructive 2026 Pacific hurricane season

California isn’t a place most Americans associate with tropical weather, but it’s taking a beating in 2026 from one of the most active eastern Pacific hurricane seasons in modern history.

The Conversation · Oct 12

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Judge convicts 3 Mexicans in the killings of 2 Australian brothers and American friend on surf trip

A local judge has found three Mexicans guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend in Baja California

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Before the Verdict, She Told the Court Her Sons Begged for Mercy — and Were Mocked

Debra Robinson told an Ensenada court her sons pleaded for their lives in their final moments. The verdict in the surf murders trial is due at noon Friday.

Latin Times · Oct 9

Treasury Targets Sinaloa Cartel Network, Exposing Political Ties and a Tijuana Money Exchange

Treasury hit nearly 50 Sinaloa Cartel targets — including a California-born heir — the same week Mexico's exports surged 40% to a near-record $78B.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Lethal Hurricane Polo threatens to unleash deadly flash floods across US Southwest

Hurricane Polo has made landfall in Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as a “life-threatening.”

The Independent UK · Sep 29

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Hurricane onslaught threatens catastrophic flooding from Mexico to Hawaii

Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains, even as Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands

The Independent UK · Sep 28

What Hurricane Polo's Record-Breaking Intensity Means for Mexico's Coast — Heading for Baja California

Hurricane Polo — one of the most powerful Pacific storms ever — now targets Baja California. What families need to know and how to get through to relatives in Mexico.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico

Area’s second-most intense hurricane on record being fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

'El Kekas' Faces Murder Trial in Mexico After Allegedly Dumping US and Australian Surfers Down Cliff Shaft

Three Mexican men, including Jesús Gerardo García, face trial for allegedly murdering Australian brothers and an American friend during a robbery in Baja California.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Fishermen set sail in Baja California. Then, a mile from shore, they spot something unexpected: a dog swimming for its life in the waves

Mexican fishermen make an incredible rescue.

We Got This Covered · Aug 20

Eduin Caz Threatened in Tijuana Narco Banner: "Stick to Music or We'll Execute You"

Mexican singer Eduin Caz, frontman of the regional Mexican band Grupo Firme, was named in a threatening narco banner discovered in Tijuana, Baja California, according to Mexican authorities and local media reports. The message warned the singer to "stick to music" and accused him of intervening on behalf of an…

Latin Times · Jun 1

Interpol Red Notice Requested for Mother-in-Law Accused in Mexican Beauty Queen Carolina Flores Gómez Killing

Mexican authorities have expanded the search for Erika María Guadalupe Herrera Coriand to the United States after prosecutors requested an Interpol red notice in connection with the femicide of Carolina Flores Gómez, a 27-year-old former beauty queen from Baja California who was killed inside her apartment in Mexico City's Polanco…

Latin Times · Apr 29

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Latin Times · Apr 23

Mexican Beauty Queen's Death Turns Into National Outrage After Partner Blames his Own Mother

Former beauty queen Carolina Flores Gomez, a 27-year-old young mother from Baja California, was found dead with a gunshot wound inside her apartment in Mexico City's upscale Polanco neighborhood, in a killing that authorities are now investigating under the femicide protocol after public outrage over the case's initial handling.

Latin Times · Apr 14

Bomb Threats Made Over Facebook Group Force Baja California University to Cancel Classes

Some students received messages on social media warning about the threat, and investigations are ongoing to determine its origin.

The Independent UK · Feb 27

US offers $10 million for capture of brothers said to lead Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in Tijuana

The U.S. State Department says it will pay up to $10 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of two brothers identified as leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel in the state of Baja California, which includes Tijuana

International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025

Mikey Rijavec Dead: Foul Play Fears for SD Fish and Sips Star Week After Mayday Call

Fishing influencer Mikey Rijavec was found dead in Mexican waters following a distressing mayday call. Friends fear foul play as authorities investigate the tragedy near Baja California.

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Latin Times · Oct 28, 2025

'Narco-Banners' Threatening FBI Director Patel And DEA Head Cole Appear in Baja California

Mexican media reported the appearance of two 'narco-banners' warning Americans to stop visiting or residing in the tourist area of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.

Latin Times · Oct 20, 2025

Baja California Officials Say Drug Cartel Behind Explosive Drone Attack on Police Station

Authorities believe the drone attack may be connected to a separate incident that occurred last month in Ensenada. In that case, the offices of the anti-car-theft and anti-kidnapping units were vandalized, and several police vehicles were set on fire.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic as a weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula

Priscilla has lost hurricane strength as it churns off Mexico's western Pacific coast ever closer to the Baja California peninsula

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Hurricane Priscilla strengthens to Category 2 storm, threatens Baja California peninsula

The hurricane has brought heavy rain and strong winds to western Mexico

Latin Times · Sep 10, 2025

Mexican Singer Junior H Threatened by Jalisco Cartel

A banner, commonly known as a narcomanta, appeared near the University of Baja California, suspended over a bridge.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Lorena becomes a post-tropical storm as risks of flooding hang over parts of western Mexico

Lorena has weakened to a remnant low, but forecasters emphasize a life-threatening risk of flash flooding and mudslides for parts of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and the states of Sonora and Sinaloa

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico, U.S. forecaster says

Hurricane Lorena has formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula

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