Under sunny skies and perfect weather conditions, Ajijic’s Regatta de Globos was a dazzling spectacle that attracted a throng of fun-lovers to the Cruz Azul soccer field Saturday, September 10

Heavy precipitation and gushing feeder rivers pushed Lake Chapala’s level up a full nine centimeters over last weekend, with the bounty continuing day by day.  The Jalisco Water Commission reports the lake has gained 87 centimeters since the start of the rainy season. As of Thursday, September 8, it was standing at just over 60 percent full capacity, compared to 54.5 percent a year ago and 44.5 percent on the same date in 2014.

Chapala Mayor Javier Degollado will present his Informe de Gobierno, a report on the administration’s work and accomplishments during its first year in office Friday, September 9, 7 p.m., at the Auditorio de la Ribera, La Floresta. Jalisco Governor Aristóteles Sandoval is expected to attend the formal session of the city council. The event is open to the general public.

In a marathon session held early this week, the Chapala city council approved revenue rates for 2017, including a five-percent bump in property taxes.

A speed bump hastily built Monday, August 30 at the northern outskirts of Chapala was demolished the following day in the wake of a series of minor highway accidents.

Beefed up presence of security forces in the Chapala area over the past week is no cause for alarm, according to local authorities.