### Tecate to Implement New Waste Collection Fee to Address System Overload
Residents of Tecate will soon be required to pay a newly imposed fee for waste collection services, with costs ranging from 36 to 73 pesos monthly. This decision, announced during a weekly press conference by the city’s mayor, aims to address the current insufficiencies in the waste management system.
The mayor highlighted that the existing waste collection system is overwhelmed, with only six operational trucks—two of which are currently under repair—out of the required 13 to effectively manage the city’s waste. This fee is expected to fund necessary investments to enhance service quality and ensure reliability.
To facilitate this new policy, households that adhere to the payment will receive a sticker, linked via QR code to their property records, signifying they are current with their fees, thus enabling them to access waste collection services.
For residents who are unable to pay the fee, or choose not to, the mayor mentioned alternative solutions. These include undergoing a socio-economic assessment to potentially waive the fee or adopting recycling practices to avoid the fee altogether. The goal is to reduce waste volume and generate additional resources from recycled materials.
The new policy will remain under evaluation throughout the next year to decide if it will become a permanent fixture.
### Local Crime Rates Improve Following Arrests in Tecate
In related news, the recent apprehension of individuals allegedly responsible for generating violence has led to a notable reduction in homicides within Tecate, as confirmed by local authorities. This crackdown is a part of larger efforts to enhance the safety and security of the community.
### Police Force Evaluation Underway
In an effort to reinforce the integrity and trustworthiness of the local police, a review is being conducted, revealing that 10% of the force have yet to pass confidence evaluations. This is part of a broader initiative to ensure that only qualified and trustworthy individuals serve the community.
### Other Developments in Tecate
Efforts to regularize “chocolate” cars, which are unregistered vehicles, have commenced, with new modules opening to assist vehicle owners. Additionally, discussions are ongoing regarding raising property taxes in high-end condominium developments and vertical constructions, a topic revisited from four years ago by the local real estate sector.
### Advice Against Phone Scams
Authorities have alerted U.S. citizens to be wary of phone scams impersonating the CBP. They provided a list of guidelines to help potential victims avoid falling prey to these schemes.
### Upcoming Health and Awareness Events
In neighboring Tijuana, certain areas, including Playas de Tijuana and Colinas de Agua Caliente, will see increased property taxes starting 2025; however, social housing will be exempt. Meanwhile, a diabetes awareness walk organized by JSST is scheduled for November 17, starting at 8:00 AM from the Monumento del Libro.
### Ongoing Search for Missing Individual
Efforts are also continuing in the search for Flor de Jesús, who was last seen at her workplace on February 17. This marks the seventh search operation to locate her.
Stay tuned for more updates and detailed reports on local news and developments in Tecate and the surrounding areas.