General News

The Chapala police department has re-qualified for a federal government funding package that will bring in six million pesos to upgrade its infrastructure, patrol fleet, equipment, officer training and crime prevention programs.

Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club has partnered with the Poncitlán government to provide a reliable supply of potable water to inhabitants of Ojo de Agua, a tiny lakeshore settlement located about halfway between San Juan Tecomatlán and Mezcala de la Asunción.

Public events at the Auditorio de la Ribera in La Floresta will be suspended indefinitely as of Sunday, March 15, in preparation for a major remodeling project, to be undertaken by Jalisco’s Culture Department (SCJ).

Sayacos and Sayucas, the masked dancers renowned for adding rambunctious antics to Ajijic’s traditional Carnaval festivities, will make their first appearance this season during the January 20 Feast of Saint Sebastian.

Knowing that many Chapala residents are perplexed by the ongoing ciclovia (bicycle track) construction work, several local media reporters thought they had hit gold Wednesday, January 22 when they discovered that the project supervisor was on site in downtown Chapala.

Chapala’s Ecology Department (Ecodes) is prepared to jump the gun on state authorities to implement a local ban on the commercial use of plastic bags and other single-use,disposable products as early as next month.

Chapala authorities have started a crackdown against businesses and householders who obstruct public thoroughfares to advertise commerce, display merchandise and save parking spots.

Organizers of Jewish film festivals all want a good mix of genre, subject or international diversity in their selection. But while the content may vary, to get on any potential list, the films must be Jewish.