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Obituary - August 13, 2023

Obituary - August 13, 2023

Beverly Ely Denton

Beverly Jean Persse Ely Denton, a several-decade resident of R...

Mexican Lifestyles

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Expat Living

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Columns

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Fido & food places

Fido & food places

A hot topic that recently emerged on local social networks concerned whether or ...

Arts & Entertainment

Cultural fun also extends into October

2 HOURS AGO

Piano recital

Manuel Delaflor is considered one of the most outstanding pianists in Mexico, recognized both nationally and internationally.

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San Antonio photographer/gallery owner to show at Casa del Sol Inn

21 DAYS AGO
San Antonio photographer/gallery owner to show at Casa del Sol Inn

Monica Cardenas is a photographer’s photographer. In the medium for 28 years, 25 of those professionally, she has worked with and published the work of hundreds of fellow photographers from around Mexico and the world.

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MET Opera tickets on sale at Lakeside Little Theatre

1 HOUR AGO

LLT is offering opera patrons the ability to buy Met Opera screening tickets online via its online ticketing system.

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Top designer featured at Cruz Roja fashion show fundraiser

20 DAYS AGO
Top designer featured at Cruz Roja fashion show fundraiser

Stylish frocks with a distinctive Mexican flair will be showcased at the Cruz Roja Chapala benefit fashion show scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Raquet Club in San Juan Cosalá.

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Ribera Arts Review - September 16, 2023

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Ribera Arts Review - September 16, 2023

Art Market

The Artists Alliance of Lake Chapala Art Market is on for Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garden of Dreams Boutique Hotel, Constitucion 105 in Ajijic.

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Ribera Arts Review - September 09, 2023

6 DAYS AGO
Ribera Arts Review - September 09, 2023

Jocotepec events

• The Casa de la Cultura will inaugurate an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by the artist Chile de Joco, Friday, September 8, 7 p.m. at the Casa de la Cultura.

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At the Movies - September 16, 2023

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A Haunting in Venice

In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.

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At the Movies September 1, 2023

14 DAYS AGO

Retribution

A bank executive receives a bomb threat while driving his children to school that his car will explode if they stop and get out. Director: Nimrod Antal. Cast: Liam Neeson, Noma Dumezweni, Lilly Aspell. Rated: R. Time: 1:31.

 

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Columns

Charros & mariachi: a pleasing September artistic combo

14 DAYS AGO
Charros & mariachi: a pleasing September artistic combo

For the past three decades, at the end of each summer, Guadalajara has hosted its famous International Mariachi and Charreria Festival, featuring grand concerts, recitals, fiestas and “Mexican rodeos”—with many events now taking place all around the state and not just in the metrop...

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Can often-maligned dolphin therapy really change lives?

21 DAYS AGO
Can often-maligned dolphin therapy really change lives?

Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) is based on the idea that spending time with dolphins can help treat a range of human health problems.

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Planting maiz on mountainside milpas is an ancient ritual

2 MONTHS AGO
Planting maiz on mountainside milpas is an ancient ritual

Corn is about 80,000 years old and was being harvested in western Mexico 5,000 to 10,000 years ago. Corn has cast a metaphysical spell as ancient as the appearance of the first hunter-gatherers who explored Jalisco’s llanos, cerros and arroyos as they pushed south, deeper into Mesoamerica.

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Honoring San Isidro, Mexico’s saintly plowman

4 MONTHS AGO
Honoring San Isidro, Mexico’s saintly plowman

Though Mexican appointment books, calendars and even Google declare that May 15 is Dia del Maestro  (Teachers Day), all of the Republic’s campesinos know better.

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Notorious computer hacker passes

1 MONTHS AGO
Notorious computer hacker passes

Last month the Information Technology (IT) world mourned the passing of one of the world’s most notorious computer hackers who turned respected security consultant, author, and public speaker.

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Leaving your front door open

1 MONTHS AGO

Today’s modern smart home appliances are capable of doing things we could never have imagined only a few decades ago.

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AMLO silenced amid presidential succession machinations

28 DAYS AGO
AMLO silenced amid presidential succession machinations

Getting Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to stay quiet for long can be a tricky task. Earlier this year, in response to one question at a trilateral confab press conference, he prattled on for half an hour, infuriating fellow leaders Biden and Trudeau.

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VIEWPOINT: Tourists aren’t drug cartel targets - they are collateral damage

6 MONTHS AGO
VIEWPOINT: Tourists aren’t drug cartel targets - they are collateral damage

The risks of traveling through Mexico are well known to longtime expat residents, plus those who properly research this country, read newspapers and digest advice wisely.

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

7 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

7 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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Fido & food places

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Fido & food places

A hot topic that recently emerged on local social networks concerned whether or not pet canines should be allowed in restaurants. Shocker: ardent opinions were expressed on either side of the issue.

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Front page faux pas?

21 DAYS AGO

The local Spanish weekly Semanario Laguna was sternly chided on social media for the front page of its August 11-17 print edition that consisted of a full-page ad for Lake Little Theatre’s Season 59. Front page news stories for that week were relegated to page three.

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Cockfights: The good, the bad & the ugly

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After several states in Mexico have banned cockfights, the enterprise is still legal in Jalisco.

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Guadalajara’s ghosts are alive & well

7 DAYS AGO

I stayed at a haunted hotel one night—an old building from the early 1800s.  Its original owner, according to legend, still roamed its halls and one room in particular.

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Expat Living

IKEA repreentatives to talk at American Society

14 DAYS AGO
IKEA repreentatives to talk at American Society

Two representatives of Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA will give a talk at the American Society of Jalisco (Amsoc) in Guadalajara on Tuesday, September 5, 10:30 a.m.

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Bussing it to Zapotlanejo

6 MONTHS AGO

You can now take a Guadalajara metro bus all the way to the clothing center of Zapotlanejo. 

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City Living - January 25, 2020

3 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

4 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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Bridge Club News - September 16, 2023

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The Lake Chapala Duplicate Bridge Club celebrates the September 16 anniversary of the start of Mexico’s struggle for independence from Spain.

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Weekly Worship - September 16, 2023

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Christian Science Group

You are invited to attend our Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Cinco de Mayo 3, Ajijic.

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Laguna Chapalac - September 16, 2023

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Laguna Chapalac - September 16, 2023

Cancer benefit

A Mexican fiesta to benefit people with renal deficiencies and cancer will be held Saturday, September 16, beginning 8 p.m. on the Ajijic Malecon. Enjoy Mexican delicacies and live music.

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Laguna Chapalac - September 09, 2023

7 DAYS AGO
Laguna Chapalac - September 09, 2023

Tequila!

The Lake Chapala Society presents its 9th tequila tasting event, Friday, September 8, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Unlimited tasting of more than 100 varieties of tequila and appetizers are included in the 350-peso admission price.

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Museum showcases history of Vallarta art scene

3 MONTHS 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

6 MONTHS 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 25, 2023

5 MONTHS AGO
North Banderas Beat - March 25, 2023

As my last missive of this season what do I share? Do I talk about next season, this season or what’s coming up before June. How about a little of all that.

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North Banderas Beat - February 25, 2025

6 MONTHS AGO
North Banderas Beat - February 25, 2025

The artisan markets around the bay are magnificent, with the crown jewel being La Cruz Sunday market, straddled between the boats in the marina and the grand Bay of Banderas.

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La Manzanilla Memo - March 01, 2020

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

5 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

1 YEAR 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

2 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 TexMex taste of my childhood

6 MONTHS AGO
The TexMex taste of my childhood

A meal at La Fiesta starts with a delicious salsa and chips delivered to the table.

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Celebrating the New Year in style in the city of roses

8 MONTHS AGO
Celebrating the New Year in style in the city of roses

Don’t you love the idea of being in large festive places on New Year’s Eve, with lots of people reveling, music that might make conversation challenging, a promotional prix fixe menu with a bottle of indifferent prosecco included, and being surrounded by inebriated strangers laying slopp...

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Weathering the calor: avoiding heat stress

4 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

4 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

Guadalajara Archbishop slams abortion ruling

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Not surprisingly, Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega, the archbishop of Guadalajara, this week criticized the recent decision of Mexico’s Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the criminalization of abortion in the federal penal code.

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‘Cinderella’ ballet with orchestra coming to Teatro Degollado stage

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‘Cinderella’ ballet with orchestra coming to Teatro Degollado stage

In what promises to be an enjoyable prelude to its regular season beginning in October, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) will play for three performances by the illustrious Ballet de Jalisco in Russian pianist and composer Sergei Prokofiev’s popular ballet “Cinderella” (&ld...

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Aguirre touts accomplishments of second year in office

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Aguirre touts accomplishments of second year in office

Chapala Mayor Alejandro Aguirre made much ado about the benefits rendered to his constituents in his second Informe de Gobierno (state-of-the-municipality report), delivered on September 13.

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Lake Chapala Society prepares for October Life-Death Festival

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Lake Chapala Society prepares  for October Life-Death Festival

The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) will host its second annual Intercultural Celebration of Life and Honoring Death Festival on October 29 and 30. 

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Mazamitla resumes patriotic festivities

7 DAYS AGO

Miguel Hidaglo’s famous independence cry will ring out in the main plaza of Mazamitla on the evening of September 15 for the first time in four years.

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Rock legends add star quality to Independence bash

7 DAYS AGO
Rock legends add star quality to Independence bash

One of Latin America’s most famous rock bands will entertain Tapatios at the Independence Day festivities planned in the Guadalajara city center on the evening of Friday, September 15.

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AMLO hands over 4T staff

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AMLO hands over 4T staff

In a symbolic ceremony held at a Mexico City restaurant last week, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador handed over the “baton of command” to Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of the capital who will represent the ruling Morena Party in next year’s presidential ele...

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Mexico’s revered band frontman

7 DAYS AGO
Mexico’s revered band frontman

In August, Café Tacvba  frontman Rubén Albarrán was named 49th in Billboard’s list of “50 Greatest Rock Lead Singers of All Time,” sharing the accolade with the likes of Mick Jagger, Stevie Nicks, Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant and Kurt Cobian (placed ...

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Sheinbaum the chosen one

7 DAYS AGO
Sheinbaum the chosen one

As expected, former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, 61, was selected as the ruling Morena Party candidate for the 2024 presidential election.

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Puerto Vallarta Roundup

3 MONTHS AGO
Puerto Vallarta Roundup

MAY FIESTAS

The Fiestas de Mayo Puerto Vallarta 2023 are just around the corner and it is time to start preparing the plans to enjoy this celebration on the Mexican Pacific coast.

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Bad buoys in Texas

1 MONTHS AGO
Bad buoys in Texas

Although many Texas residents support his tactics, Governor Greg Abbott has been fiercely criticized for his decision to install a barrier of orange buoys on a section of the Rio Grande, separated with blade saw-like barbed disks, in a bid to deter migrants from crossing into his state.

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Dollar dips below 17 Pesos

2 MONTHS AGO

The US dollar dropped below 17 Pesos for the first time since 2015 at the start of Wednesday’s session, before leveling out at around 17.15.

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UK’s Diagio expands in Jalisco

1 YEAR 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

5 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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Obituary - August 13, 2023

1 MONTHS AGO
Obituary - August 13, 2023

Beverly Ely Denton

Beverly Jean Persse Ely Denton, a several-decade resident of Riberas del Pilar and lakeside communities, peaceably died unexpectedly on August 8.

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Obituaries - August 05, 2023

1 MONTHS AGO
Obituaries - August 05, 2023

Jeanette B. George

Jeanette B. George, 82, died at her home in Ajijic on July 3.

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Puerto Vallarta & Lagos de Moreno win soccer crowns

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Puerto Vallarta & Lagos  de Moreno win soccer crowns

Puerto Vallarta’s women (left) won the Copa Jalisco trophy, defeating Tlajomulco in last Sundays’s final.

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Baseball team ousted from stadium

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Baseball team ousted from stadium

The Mariachis de Guadalajara baseball team has been exiled from the Panamerican Stadium after falling behind on leasing payments to the Jalisco state government, which owns and administers the facility in Zapopan.

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