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September 3, 2008

In this photo released by the Baja California's State Security Secretary, a tunnel reported to be around 3 feet wide and 5 feet high and about 100 yards long, | AP Photo/Baja California's State Security Secretary A tunnel found Tuesday by Mexican authorities in Mexicali was probably going to be used to transport drugs to Calexico, CA. The tunnel had a mini rail system, ventilation (A/C as USA Today said), lighting and an electric......

Continue Reading "Tunnel with A/C & Elevator Found at Mexico Border"

June 16, 2008

Even if it means using two gallons of gas while waiting in lines at the border, a new trend of filling up your tank in Mexico is worth it for those who have SUVs and trucks. Regular gas costs $2.54 a gallon at Pemex stations in Tijuana compared to San Diego, where it's over one-dollar higher at $4.624. Then you've got diesel at $2.20 in Tijuana vs. $5.04 in San Diego. However, one problem does......

Continue Reading "Californians Cross Border for Cheaper Mexican Gas"

September 1, 2007

Guess what happens this week. Mexican trucks will be allowed to drive across the border and throughout LA's highways, bypassing local trucking companies entirely. Since 1982, Mexican truckers stopped near our border and transferred all cargo to American trucks, who would then deliver the goods throughout LA. Not anymore…Thanks to the ongoing, infinite wisdom of Mr. Bush, the border gates have swung open even wider. Why? Well, it could possibly lower prices on a......

Continue Reading "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week"

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