Between the days of May 18th and May 20th, bikers from the U.S., Mexico and Canada will ride from San Diego, California to Ensenada, Baja Califonia, for a weekend of partying, fun and entertainment.
The motorcyclists will stay at the Hotel Costa Baja in Ensenada, where several activities have been setup for them. Those interested in participating, should register at the website RunForTheBorder.net
At the Sundance Filming Festival, J. C. Chandor caught the eye of festival kingpin Robert Redford for its new film: All Is Lost. According to Deadline, the Sundance Kid will tackle the elements in a new environment: the ocean. So far the only specific details are that it will be “a man vs. nature drama that takes place on the water.” It will be awesome to see the 75-year-old Redford in command of an entire action-based survival drama, which will give new meaning to “The Old Man and the Sea”, a book by Ernest Hemingway.
The new Robert Redford movie “All Is Lost”, will be filmed in Rosarito Beach, Baja California, at the Baja Studios (formerly known as FoxPloration), according to the announcement made by J. C. Chandor, who will direct the film.
At the Sundance Filming Festival, J. C. Chandor caught the eye of festival kingpin Robert Redford for its new film All Is Lost. According to Deadline, the Sundance Kid will tackle the elements in a new environment: the ocean. So far the only specific details are that it will be “a man vs. nature drama that takes place on the water.” It will be awesome to see the 75-year-old Redford in command of an entire action-based survival drama, which will give new meaning to “The Old Man and the Sea”, a book by Ernest Hemingway.
All Is Lost will be set up by Zachary Quinto`s company “Before the Door”, and the production will be filming at Baja Studios in Rosarito Beach Mexico, which holds the gigantic water tank used by James Cameron for Titanic and Michael Bay for Pearl Harbor.
J. C. Chandor wrote the screenplay specifically for Redford, so if he`s to keep his dream star. Shooting is currently scheduled to start on June 1st.
According to Arturo Davila, Director of the Department of Economic Development of Rosarito, and Kurt Honold, Director of Baja Studios, the initial investment is 5 million dollars, and in three months the city could have a 15 million dollar profit. 95 percent of the “All is Lost” Baja scenes will be filmed inside the water tank of Baja Studios, which is the second biggest water tank for filming in the world.
Celebrate the beauty of the spring in the vineyards, at the famous Barón Balché winery from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 28th, 2012. The event will include a blessing of the vines, wine tastings, cheese and bread, food and entertainment at Vinícola Barón Balché in Ejido Porvenir, Valle de Guadalupe Baja California.
Admission has a cost of $12 USD.
For tickets and information, please contact Barón Balché Winery, cell tel. (646)193-8547; e-mail: eventos@baronbalche.com
Terra Peninsular, an environmental conservation non-profit organization, will have their much awaited “Discover Baja California 3 Day Tour”, next April 27th, starting at Ensenada.
The tour, in which their 2 bilingual guides will take their guests to explore the cultural traditions of Baja California’s indigenous communities, will also teach about the wildlife and natural beauty of the Peninsula. This tour of Baja also includes wine tasting at Mexico’s wine valley, the Valle de Guadalupe.
100% of the proceeds go to the preservation of Baja California indigenous cultural traditions and wildlife habitat conservation. For more information contact Arturo Angeles at arturo@terrapeninsular.org
This is a tour that is well worth taking, as you will make tons of new friends and will learn about this wonderful land we live on, Baja California North.
A Tijuana female police officer was suspended yesterday, and a warrant for her arrest issued, because of accepting money from detainees to let them go free. She was arrested last night and is currently awaiting trial in the State Prison in Baja California.
Officer Rosa Evelia Madero Soto was in charge of the temporary detention cells in the Mariano Matamoros (Tijuana) police station, back in November of 2011, when she asked for and received money from several detainees, in exchange for letting them go free. One of said detainees was apparently arrested again a few weeks later, and in exchange for leniency, he ratted out Rosa Evelia Madero Soto. This prompted an investigation that concluded yesterday with the arrest of this police officer.
Two American Citizens were reported missing last weekend after they went kayaking south of San Felipe, in Baja California, and never came back. Yesterday, the body of one of them, 70 year old Frank Wheeler, was found floating in the water in Bahía de San Luis Gonzaga, in the Gulf of California area (Sea of Cortez).
The other American Citizen is Frank’s wife, 60 year old Bobi Wheeler. She is still missing.
The couple reside in the San Felipe community of El Dorado, and they’re known to be fond of kayaking. The search for this American couple was prompted by reports of their vehicle having been abandoned since April 7th at the tourist camp of Huerfanitos, 70 miles south of San Felipe. So far no wrongdoing is suspected, since they were both seen entering the gulf waters in their kayaks right after parking their vehicle.
The Mexican navy on Wednesday continued its search in an area south of Puertecitos for Bobi Wheeler. A statement by Mexico’s Naval Ministry said that personnel had been searching on land and sea since Saturday, and on Sunday an airplane was sent to join the effort. The airplane and two boats continued to search the area between Punta Bufeo and Punta Final on Wednesday.
According to the statement from the Mexican Naval Ministry, some fishermen on Monday found an empty kayak drifting about three miles from an area known as Campo Douglas. Frank Wheeler’s body was found later that day, according to the statement.
The Baja town of San Felipe will hold its unique Blues and Art Fiesta on March 24, 2012, which will take place at El Cortez Hotel.
This festival, which is obviously centered around good blues music and art, this year has the mission of “Changing Lives Through Music and Art”, with all proceeds going to local charities, which otherwise depend on private donations.
Cost of admission to this event is $20 USD if paid in advance, or $25 USD on the spot. You can buy your tickets at www.BluesAndArts.com. The festival is organized by the San Felipe Baja California Lions Club and the Baja Good Life Club.
