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Obituaries - October 12, 2024

Obituaries - October 12, 2024

Lotus (Sherry) Lee Miller

Lotus (Sherry) Lee Miller passed away on September 10 a...

Mexican Lifestyles

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Expat Living

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Cohetes: Deafening Sound & Furyv

Cohetes: Deafening Sound & Furyv

It was bound to happen. As assorted religious celebrations are observed this tim...

Arts & Entertainment

Singer flying high on ‘One Wing’

3 HOURS AGO
Singer flying high on ‘One Wing’

After a sold-out performance of her first solo album “One Wing” on October 10 at Guadalajara’s Conjunto Santander, Maria Camarena appears to be at a point in her career where she is recognized more for her voice and creativity than for the novelty of being a blind singer. 

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Entertainment Guide - October 19, 2024

14 DAYS AGO
Entertainment Guide - October 19, 2024

Chamber Orchestra

The Universidad de Guadalajara’s Higinio Ruvalcaba Chamber Orchestra presents a recital before heading to Guanajuato to perform at the 52nd Cervantino Festival.

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‘Charlie Brown’ to bring laughs & nostalgia to BRAVO!

3 HOURS AGO
‘Charlie Brown’ to bring laughs & nostalgia to BRAVO!

World got you down? News driving you crazy? The BRAVO! Theatre offers the perfect antidote with its November production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

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Pulitzer nominee to be staged at LLT

13 DAYS AGO
Pulitzer nominee to be staged at LLT

Conversations with deceased loved ones—thanks (or not) to Artificial Intelligence (AI)—explore the intersection of healing and truth in “Marjorie Prime,” Lakeside Little Theatre’s (LLT) second play of its 60th season, staged November 1 to 10.

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Ribera Arts Review - November 02, 2024

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Ribera Arts Review - November 02, 2024

Events

You can still get that last-minute Dia de Muertos item at November’s Art in the Plaza, located at Centro Laguna Mall Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music while shopping under shaded tents.

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Ribera Arts Review - October 26, 2024

6 DAYS AGO
Ribera Arts Review - October 26, 2024

Comedy

Lakeside Laughs Comedy Improv and Skitz-o-Funnia Sketch Comedy present a comedy show at BRAVO Theatre on Friday, October 25, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 26, 4 p.m.

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At the Movies - October 19, 2024

13 DAYS AGO

Smile 2

About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events.

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At the Movies - October 12, 2024

21 DAYS AGO

Joker: Folie a Deux

Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.

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Columns

Breathtaking outdoor sites to visit in San Luis Potosí

5 MONTHS AGO
Breathtaking outdoor sites to visit in San Luis Potosí

The state of San Luis Potosí is famed for its breathtaking landscapes, especially its fantastic waterfalls, rivers and cliffs — not to mention some surrealistic sculpture gardens.

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‘Ancestral watercolor’ exhibit launches May Culture Festival

5 MONTHS AGO
‘Ancestral watercolor’ exhibit launches May Culture Festival

Getting a head’s start on Guadalajara’s 27th Festival Cultural de Mayo on May 2 was the opening of “Acuarelas Ancestrales” (Ancestral Watercolors), an exhibition of  paintings by local muralist Jorge Monroy, to be displayed at the Casa Feria in the city’s historic ...

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Daring alchemists: thunderous funerals, soaring castles aflame with burning proverbs

5 MONTHS AGO
Daring alchemists: thunderous funerals, soaring castles aflame with burning proverbs

Two recent explosions at small fireworks workshops in the Ciénega region of Jalisco which claimed the lives of eight people have focused attention on this long-standing craft activity.

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Clearing fields, pitting oneself against unyielding heat and spined brush

6 MONTHS AGO
Clearing fields, pitting oneself against unyielding heat and spined brush

On the cusp of May, the hottest month of the Jalisco highlands, campesinos are making a last push to burn off their fields, mend toppled fences of rock, barbed wire and long-spined huisache branches, readying milpas (corn fields) for hand planting before mid-June rains arrive.

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Choices, choices... new software & new cars

6 MONTHS AGO

Software as a Service (SaaS) is the direction in which the software industry wants to move so that everyone is required to pay a recurring fee (every month or every year) to keep using their software.

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ChatGPT holiday depression?

10 MONTHS AGO

As I write this I have just looked over my calendar to confirm I do have just a few plans for the coming holidays and for the most part I will be enjoying some time off, socializing, and some time just being lazy.

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GDL, Guanatos or Guadalajara? A headline writer’s dilemma

2 MONTHS AGO
GDL, Guanatos or Guadalajara? A headline writer’s dilemma

A concerned reader has pointed out the frequent use of the airport code GDL in our article headlines, instead of the full name of the vibrant city it represents: Guadalajara.

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Treasure your vote, because when you don’t have one, your voice goes unheard

3 MONTHS AGO
Treasure your vote,  because when you don’t have one, your voice goes unheard

As an expat Brit for more than three decades, one thing had always irritated me. Why could I not vote in the U.K. elections? Why was this not a default right for all citizens? I kept asking.

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A midwesterner moves to Mexico - So Long, Farewell ...

8 YEARS AGO

I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.

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A midwesterner moves to Mexico - Packing Up

8 YEARS AGO

The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...

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Cohetes: Deafening Sound & Furyv

13 DAYS AGO
Cohetes: Deafening Sound & Furyv

It was bound to happen. As assorted religious celebrations are observed this time of year, perpetual squabbles over cohetes (sky rockets) have blasted off on social networks.

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Neill James unvarnished

28 DAYS AGO
Neill James unvarnished

Everybody who comes to live at lakeside will eventually hear the name Neill James.

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My robot butler who vacuums with a vengeance

3 HOURS AGO

We have just adopted a new robot vacuum cleaner. The frisky little cakepan-shaped stud has taken me into the dazzling era of our technological future. It works soldierly and quietly, like an English butler.

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Mexicans are masters of practical ingenuity

14 DAYS AGO
Mexicans are masters of practical ingenuity

Mexico has been found to have one of the highest rates of workplace stress in the world over the last few years, which suggests a booming future for manufacturing here. But beyond this underrated work ethic, there’s also a creative drive that’s deeply woven into Mexican culture.

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Expat Living

Portuguese-speaking author wins prestigious book award

1 MONTHS AGO
Portuguese-speaking author wins prestigious book award

Mozambican writer Mia Couto, one of the most important contemporary authors writing in Portuguese, will receive the prestigious 2024 FIL Literature Prize at the opening of the annual Guadalajara International Book Fair on November 30.

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Looking Back: A review of September news from the last 50 years

1 YEAR AGO
Looking Back: A review of September news from the last 50 years

In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our September editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.

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City Living - January 25, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
City Living - January 25, 2020

Dragon dance

Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...

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City Living – March 16, 2019

5 YEARS AGO

American School race

Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...

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DIY memorial altars

3 HOURS AGO
DIY memorial altars

One of the most distinctive aspects of Mexico’s Día de Muertos happenings is the ubiquitous practice of mounting altars dedicated to persons counted among the dead.

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Weekly Worship - November 02, 2024

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Lake Chapala Baptist

As Mexico celebrates the afterlife this week, there’s so much to catch the eye. To those of us used to formal eulogies and cold headstones, the bright marigolds and joyfully decorated ofrendas are fascinating though almost jarring. 

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Laguna Chapalac - Novembre 02, 2024

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Laguna Chapalac - Novembre 02, 2024

Open Circle

Greg Kemp presents “Learning Love” at the next meeting of Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society, on Sunday, November 3, 10:30 a.m.  Kemp will outline the five levels of love; the Spectrum of Love and its opposites; read mystical poetry from Rumi and Hafiz; discuss fal...

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Laguna Chapalac - October 19, 2024

13 DAYS AGO
Laguna Chapalac - October 19, 2024

Open Circle

Dale Palfrey presents “Tales from the Tomb” at the next meeting of Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, October 20, 10:30 a.m.

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Museum showcases history of Vallarta art scene

1 YEAR AGO
Museum showcases history of Vallarta art scene

Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to tourist favorite Zona Romantica, is ARTe Vallarta Museo, showcasing an art genre unique to the city: Arte Vallarta.

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North Banderas Beat - March 11, 2023

1 YEAR AGO
North Banderas Beat - March 11, 2023

I’m forever in awe of folks who do what seems a zillion things in a day, not only to make a buck but because it ignites their passions.

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North Banderas Beat - March 23, 2024

7 MONTHS AGO
North Banderas Beat - March 23, 2024

Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!

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North Banderas Beat - March 09, 2024

7 MONTHS AGO
North Banderas Beat - March 09, 2024

Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.

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La Manzanilla Memo - March 01, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
La Manzanilla Memo - March 01, 2020

Bocce Ball Tournament

A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.

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La Manzanilla Memo – February 15, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
La Manzanilla Memo – February 15, 2020

Otra Vez

Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities.  Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...

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Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - April 04, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - April 04, 2020

In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.

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Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - March 22, 2020

4 YEARS AGO
Barra de Navidad & Melaque Journal - March 22, 2020

Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.

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Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - March 27, 2021

3 YEARS AGO
Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - March 27, 2021

Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.

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Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - February 06, 2021

3 YEARS AGO
Puerto Vallarta Bulletin - February 06, 2021

Races

To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.

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Mexican Lifestyles

Days of the Dead in Michoacán

4 YEARS AGO
Days of the Dead in Michoacán

Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.

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When to tip – and not to tip

7 YEARS AGO
When to tip – and not to tip

Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.

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A tequila adventure in a different direction

3 YEARS AGO
A tequila adventure in a different direction

The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.

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Senate beefs up laws on access to beaches

4 YEARS AGO

The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, increasing the fines for establishments or individuals that restrict access to Mexico’s beaches, to more than one million pesos.

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The capital offers excellent dining options for Easter

7 MONTHS AGO
The capital offers excellent dining options for Easter

If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to find yourself surrounded by loud, drunken hordes, skip the beach and consider Mexico City. The traffic will be less frenetic, the air cleaner, the museums and restaurants less crowded.

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A date with Belabot & Michibot

11 MONTHS AGO
A date with Belabot & Michibot

In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept an invitation to eat at El Gato in Guadalajara, and to write about the experience.

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Weathering the calor: avoiding heat stress

5 YEARS AGO
Weathering the calor: avoiding heat stress

As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress.  What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...

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Winter warning: Catching a cold, getting the sniffles is all too easy here

6 YEARS AGO
Winter warning: Catching a cold,  getting the sniffles is all too easy here

Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.

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News

Volaris now flying to Costa Rica

3 HOURS AGO

This week, Mexican discount airline Volaris launched a twice weekly nonstop flight from Guadalajara to San José, Costa Rica.

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Spectacular Gershwin production coming to Guadalajara

7 DAYS AGO

In an enticing show that could sell out early, the creative genius of iconic American composer George Gershwin will be showcased in a unique fusion of music, dance and multimedia art.

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Lake Chapala Orchestra ends the year with ‘Peter and the Wolf’

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Lake Chapala Orchestra ends the year with ‘Peter and the Wolf’

The Lake Chapala Orchestra’s final concert of the 2024 season will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2 p.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, located at San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar. (The 4:30 p.m. concert is already sold out.)

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Salvaged metal portraits on display

3 HOURS AGO
Salvaged metal portraits on display

James Andrew, an architect and artist living in San Juan Cosalá for the past eight years, brings a cross-cultural depth to his art, informed by his extensive design work across the globe on projects from resorts to orphanages.

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Home health services for seniors to launch next year

7 DAYS AGO

The federal government is hiring 800 doctors and nurses in Jalisco to provide home visits for senior citizens starting in 2025.

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Animal rights activists make their voices heard

14 DAYS AGO
Animal rights activists make their voices heard

Around 500 members of animal rights groups demonstrated last weekend outside the Jalisco Congress building.

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Mexico to ban ‘junk food’ sales in all schools

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Mexico to ban ‘junk food’ sales in all schools

Mexican Education Minister Mario Delgado last week unveiled the “Vida Saludable” (Healthy Living) strategy, a program aimed at improving the diets of schoolchildren across the country.

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New president won’t make any foreign policy waves

14 DAYS AGO
New president won’t make any foreign policy waves

In her early musings on international affairs, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has set a tone that will probably define her approach to taking sides in conflicts: neutrality, or to put it more crudely, fence-sitting.

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‘John’ wreaks havoc along Pacific coast

28 DAYS AGO

As residents of Florida, the Carolinas and other southeastern U.S. states recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Mexico’s Pacific coast is facing similar challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane John, which left 22 people dead.

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Vallarta preps for busy winter season

2 MONTHS AGO

Puerto Vallarta can expect a significant increase in U.S. and Canadian visitors during the upcoming winter “high” season.

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Democrats gear up for election night as tensions run high

4 HOURS AGO
Democrats gear up for election night as tensions run high

Nerves are starting to fray as the U.S. election on Tuesday, November 5 draws ever closer.

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Mail-in ballot deadlines draw close

1 MONTHS AGO

Attention all U.S. Citizens! It’s time to return your 2024 election ballot. If you requested it, it should be in your email by Saturday, September 21.

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UK’s Diagio expands in Jalisco

3 YEARS AGO
UK’s Diagio expands in Jalisco

UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila production center located in the Jalisco municipality of Atotonilco El Alto and build one new distillery in La Barca, generating more than 1,000 direct jobs for Jalisco, company executives and Governor Enrique Alfaro announced ...

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The British Council marks a milestone

6 YEARS AGO

It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...

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Obituaries - October 12, 2024

21 DAYS AGO
Obituaries - October 12, 2024

Lotus (Sherry) Lee Miller

Lotus (Sherry) Lee Miller passed away on September 10 at Lakeside’s Hospital San Antonio, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle following a stroke in 2023.

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Obituary - September 14, 2024

1 MONTHS AGO
Obituary - September 14, 2024

Sigrid Metzger

Ajijic resident Sigrid Metzger (née Knab) died on August 17 at the age of 83, due to complications following hip replacement surgery.

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Charros gear up for Pacific League season opener

21 DAYS AGO
Charros gear up for Pacific League season opener

After a disappointing return to the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) this past summer, the Charros de Jalisco will be glad to be back in more familiar territory as the 2024/25 Pacific Baseball League (LMP) season kicks off this weekend.

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Women’s tennis reigns

1 MONTHS AGO
Women’s tennis reigns

Poland’s Magdalena Fręch won the 2024 Akron Guadalajara Open at the Pan American Tennis Center on Sunday.

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