**Partially Cloudy Skies Expected in Tijuana This Tuesday**
Tijuana is greeted with partly cloudy skies this Tuesday morning, which are anticipated to persist throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, light northwesterly winds are expected at around 5 km/h. The city will experience a maximum temperature of 18°C, while the nighttime will see a drop to 9°C, with clear conditions prevailing and no rain forecasted in the region.
In the morning, areas of fog will affect mountain regions, bringing very cold weather, and some regions of Baja California may experience frost. As the day progresses, temperatures will become mild to warm in Baja California, with warmer conditions likely in Baja California Sur. Winds from the northwest will strengthen throughout the day, reaching speeds of 15 to 30 km/h with gusts of 40 to 60 km/h in the Gulf of California. In addition, there may be dust storms in Baja California and Baja California Sur, and waves on the western coast of the peninsula could reach heights of 1 to 3 meters.
**Local Updates from Tijuana**
1. **Seizures of ‘Chocolate’ Cars at Tijuana Customs**: Recent inspections at Tijuana customs have led to the seizure of numerous illegally imported vehicles. While a federal decree aims to ease the importation of used cars, it is still crucial to improve conditions for legal imports. Delays in publishing the import decree have pushed many sellers into the informal sector. In Tecate, a new facility has been inaugurated for the regularization of these ‘chocolate’ cars.
2. **Christmas Tree Sales Begin**: With the festive season approaching, Christmas trees are now available for purchase in Tijuana. Prices vary depending on the size and customer preferences, such as whether families opt to have them color-sprayed.
3. **Hospital Zone East Workers Unpaid**: Employees at Hospital Zone East express frustration over delayed payments, with some having not received any salary since September. Despite receiving half of their earnings, uncertainty remains about when they will be fully compensated.
4. **Traffic Congestion at Tijuana-Tecate Toll Booth**: Authorities propose relocating the Tijuana-Tecate toll booth due to severe traffic congestion, which currently results in 40-minute waits for drivers.
5. **Review of Alcohol Permits in Tijuana**: The city is currently reviewing its 3,800 alcohol permits, allowing operators to clarify any anomalies within their applications.
6. **Local Political Developments**: Mario Osuna Jiménez announces his resignation as the state leader of a major political party, expressing disappointment with the current government’s impact under the Morena administration. Meanwhile, indigenous groups in Baja California are considering initiatives to preserve affirmative action measures, voicing concerns over the lack of engagement from certain local legislators.