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Getting to know La Reina del Lago

Small in stature, measuring just 34 centimeters from head to toe, La Virgen de Zapopan is a spiritual giant in Jalisco’s Roman Catholic community, deeply trusted as an intermediary for divine protection against strife, disease and pestilence, deadly storms and natural disasters.


Lost & Found

Who needs to deal with the ravages of old age on a day when your agenda is chock full of appointments?

Hallelujah, going green

We’re right on the cusp of a magical moment here on Lake Chapala’s shores. After just a couple of decent rain storms, the ground has softened and turned moist, ready for new growth to sprout.

Beating our plastic addiction

From a letter to the editor published in last week’s edition of this newspaper and postings on local social networks, we’re learning that there are immigrant residents in our midst who express concerns and even opposition regarding the impending ban on plastic bags written into state law.

Adios al Gordo

Gone at last is the nemesis of lakeside’s immigrant motorists. News is out that the reviled traffic cop widely known as El Gordo has been transferred from the regional branch of Movilidad Jalisco to a new post in Guadalajara.