CESPT Safety and Community Update

**CESPT Community Notice – Sept 6, 2024** CESPT announces public tender for private security services. Efforts to resolve utility bill discrepancies ongoing. Stay informed for updates on local issues.

### Community Notice from CESPT
#### September 6, 2024

The State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT) has announced regional public tender number OM-CESPT-098-2024 for the hiring of private security services. This call aims to enhance the security infrastructure and provide better safety measures at CESPT facilities.

CESPT is also working diligently to address concerns regarding unusually high or altered utility bills. Efforts are being made to clarify inaccuracies and ensure transparent billing for the community.

### **Additional Community Updates**

– **Sewage Treatment Plant Capacity Issues**: The sewage treatment plant in SAB is expected to operate above its capacity due to delays in the expansion project in the United States. This may impact local wastewater management temporarily.
– **Lomas de Aguacaliente Explosion**: An explosion projected three manhole covers into the air in Lomas de Aguacaliente, causing significant alarm among residents.
– **Traffic Congestion Anticipated**: Repair works are slated for Bernardo O’Higgins Avenue, which may cause considerable traffic congestion. Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly.
– **Judicial Workers’ Protests**: Workers from the Judicial Power are protesting at the UABC law faculty, seeking student support against recent reforms. They are considering taking their grievances to international bodies.
– **Pollution Concerns**: Tijuana is experiencing concerning levels of pollution, particularly in the Zona Río area. Authorities recommend issuing an alert due to very poor air quality.
– **Local Crime Incidents**: A man was killed inside a pharmacy in Villa del Campo, also injuring a doctor. In another incident, a man was shot and killed in the Camino Verde neighborhood.
– **Weather Update**: Expect continued high temperatures and sunny weather with a maximum of 34°C in Tijuana.
– **Legal Proceedings in Prime Wheel Incident**: Two employees from Prime Wheel face trial over the disappearance of Servando Salazar, with blood evidence found in one of the company’s bathrooms.

### **Secondary Article: Tijuana Grapples with Escalating Water Bills**
*By TJGringo Correspondents*

Residents in Tijuana have been expressing frustration over unexpectedly high water bills, which they believe are incorrect. CESPT has vowed to investigate these anomalies and ensure fair billing practices. This issue has sparked a broader conversation on the need for improved utility monitoring and customer service to prevent such problems from recurring.

This week, authorities have begun deploying inspection teams to audit the billing system and quickly rectify any discrepancies. Community leaders are urging residents to report their concerns and provide documentation to expedite resolutions. The CESPT emphasizes its commitment to addressing these issues transparently and restoring customer trust.

For more updates, stay tuned to TJGringo.com for ongoing developments in this evolving situation.