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69 live animals found stuffed in pillowcases in hidden car compartment after border arrest: Feds

August 18, 2026

69 live animals found stuffed in pillowcases in hidden car compartment after border arrest: Feds

Georgina Bribiesca Chavez and Salvador Pelayo allegedly made tens of thousands selling exotic animals smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border since 2023.

CBP officers seize $67 million in illegal drugs at San Diego border ports, DHS says

August 18, 2026

CBP officers seize $67 million in illegal drugs at San Diego border ports, DHS says

CBP officers in San Diego seized 553 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $67 million during 144 smuggling attempts in July.

Trump can protect California avocado farmers and take a bite out of Mexican cartels, too

August 17, 2026

Trump can protect California avocado farmers and take a bite out of Mexican cartels, too

Trump's Make America Healthy Again push promotes avocados, but California growers face a 32% surge in Mexican imports this year, posing a threat to domestic production.

Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

August 11, 2026

Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

Mexico's cruise passenger fee doubled to $10 on Aug. 1 at ports like Cabo San Lucas and Cancún, with plans to reach $21 by 2028 under a phased tax. A cruise expert shared insight.

Slain California fire captain’s wife admits murder after Mexico capture, serving time for killing first spouse

August 8, 2026

Slain California fire captain’s wife admits murder after Mexico capture, serving time for killing first spouse

Surveillance footage captured Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi fleeing before the fatal stabbing at the couple's San Diego County home in Ramona.

US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state

August 6, 2026

US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state

The U.S. said “due to a threat against American interests," U.S. government activities in Mexico's western Michoacan State "have been suspended."

5 Mexican cartel bosses charged in weapons, drug trafficking, timeshare fraud schemes, DOJ says

August 5, 2026

5 Mexican cartel bosses charged in weapons, drug trafficking, timeshare fraud schemes, DOJ says

CJNG cartel members face federal indictments for drug trafficking, weapons charges, and a timeshare fraud scheme that stole $400M from seniors.

Baserunner sparks brawl in Mexican Baseball League after sucker punching a fielder who tagged him out

August 3, 2026

Baserunner sparks brawl in Mexican Baseball League after sucker punching a fielder who tagged him out

Danry Vasquez punched and kicked a third baseman after a routine tag, sparking a massive Mexican Baseball League brawl that sent a player out by ambulance.

Father of slain Marine speaks out after illegal immigrant who killed son faces third deportation

August 1, 2026

Father of slain Marine speaks out after illegal immigrant who killed son faces third deportation

Martin Martinez-Ballinas, arrested five times before the fatal motorcycle crash, now faces a third deportation after illegally reentering the U.S.

Border agents uncover $20M cocaine stash hidden beneath truck floorboards in massive bust

July 29, 2026

Border agents uncover $20M cocaine stash hidden beneath truck floorboards in massive bust

A commercial truck carrying 269 bundles of rebar concealed 366 packages of cocaine worth over $20 million beneath its wooden floorboards at Calexico, officials said.