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In this episode, the team from The Deep Dive Podcast do a review of Turn Left at the Cactus, a podcast launched in the summer of  2022 by Cal Whedbee and Tricia Sykes that explores the community of San Felipe, Baja California. The hosts of Turn Left at the Cactus primarily interview expatriates to understand why they have chosen to live there, but the show also features segments like "Forks in the Road" for in-depth looks at local organizations and "Cactus Connection" for bi-weekly updates on San Felipe events. Created as a passion project by the retired hosts, the podcast aims to inform both current and prospective residents, fostering a sense of community through a Facebook group and encouraging listener engagement. Whileopen to sponsorships from trusted local businesses, the focus remains on authentic storytelling and sharing diverse perspectives within the San Felipe area. Listen in to hear what others are saying about this podcast.********If you, or your organization have a special event you want to have mentioned and promoted,please don't hesitate to send us an email at cactusleft@gmail.com. We will make sure it gets a mention.Please follow us on Face Book at:  Turn Left at the Cactus PodcastThanks for listening!Cal Whedbee :Producer/Editor/Co-HostTricia Sikes: Co-Host/Music ProducerLinda Wiggins: CoHost/Researcher

Show Notes In this particular episode, Cal and Wigs interview Scott Parker about the upcoming third annual charity golf tournament benefiting local children's institutions in San Felipe. The conversation highlights the event's details, such as its date (April 9th), cost ($100 per person to participate), the $10K Hole-In-One competition, and the involvement of the San Felipe Brewing Company as the host and a key sponsor. Beyond the golf itself, the discussion emphasizes the community spirit and charitable purpose, also inviting non-golfers to the after-party and raffle at the brewery to support these important local causes. The upcoming event is the third annual charity golf tournament. It is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April the 9th. The cost to participate is $100 per person. The proceeds from the tournament will benefit three local institutions that support children:•Movimiento Por El Autismo San Felipe:A relatively new program (around 1.5-2 years old) that promotes social inclusion and education for autistic individuals of all ages in San Felipe.•Hoy Si Comi: A local nonprofit that provides daily lunches to up to 150 low-income students who might otherwise not eat that day.•CAM School: An educational institution offering special education services to students with disabilities, aiming for their integral development and social inclusion.The San Felipe Brewing Company is the host and sponsor of the event. The tournament aims for 60 players each year, and it typically sees an 80/20 mix of local and expat golfers, many of whom regularly play on the course.A significant highlight of the tournament is the $10,000 hole-in-one prize offered on par three hole number five, sponsored by San Felipe Solar and Electric. To be eligible for the prize, men must hit the hole from at least 155 yards, and women from at least 140 yards.Even if you are not participating as a golfer, the public is welcome to spectate, particularly at hole number five. Additionally, there will be an after-tournament party at the brewery starting around 3:00 PM, which is open to everyone. This party will feature a raffle with a tremendous number of really good prizes, such as a stay at Chenowith Lodge and a tasting at Cheese Caves Negros, and around 30-35 other nice prizes.The golf tournament itself will have a shotgun start at 10:00 AM and follow a four-person scramble format, with an expected round time of about four hours. At the hole-in-one hole (number five), the brewery will have a booth set up with beer available.The deadline to signup for the golf tournament is next Friday (as of the recording)-April 4. Those interested in participating can find more information on the flyer at the brewery or can contact Scott Parker by texting or calling (707)548-3032.Last year, the event successfully raised $5,500 for the charities. 

Norm Maktima is an incredible artist, but first and foremost he is a really fishy guy.  Norm sits down with co-hosts Garrison and Corinne Doctor to tell stories of his days on the team USA fly fishing team, the inspiration from his San Felipe, Laguna and Hopi roots in his art and the trio talks about his newly released RepYourWater collab collection.

En la edición de Los Tenores de este viernes 21 de marzo, nuestros panelistas analizaron la derrota de La Roja ante Paraguay por las Eliminatorias al Mundial 2026, que deja a Chile último en la tabla de posiciones. Patricio Barrera, Cristian Arcos, Danilo Díaz, Rodrigo Hernández y Carlos Costas, comentaron todos los detalles que dejó la participación de Arturo Vidal en el partido, sus palabras de esperanza, y otras polémicas declaraciones. Además, anticiparon la reanudación de la Copa Chile, donde Universidad Católica enfrentará a Unión La Calera, la U de Chile a Santiago Morning, y Colo Colo visitará a Unión San Felipe. Revive la edición de Los Tenores de este viernes 21 de marzo y no te pierdas ningún detalle del “clásico de las 2″, donde también tuvimos en nuestros estudios la visita del grupo argentino Turf, que se presentará este fin de semana en el festival Lollapalooza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My healing journey began as a 19 year old, wandering drunk and alone on a beach in San Felipe, Mexico. This is the story of my first attempt at healing and what I learned early on.

Show Notes:This audio excerpt from Turn Left at the Cactus/Cactus Call introduces Cari Shaw, who is organizing the dogfood drive called "250 for the 250" to benefit the San Felipe Dog Rescue, coinciding with the SCORE Baja 250 off-road race. Cari, with help from volunteer, Barbara Fenski, and others in the area are seeking donations of 250 bags of dog food to help the overpopulated dog rescue, especially during puppy season and the summer months when donations typically decrease. They have established multiple drop-off locations, including the San Felipe Brewing Company, downtown at Fat Boys, andthe San Felipe Dog Rescue facility itself, and encourage both racers and the general public to contribute, noting that beef, lamb, or salmon-based food is preferred due to border restrictions on chicken. Beyond food, the rescue alsoneeds volunteers, fosters, and help with constructing new facilities as well as bedding, doggie essentials, kiddie pools (for summer heat), and monetary donations.Drop-off locations for dog food include:The SF BreweryFat Boys PizzaSan Felipe Dog RescueLink to SF Dog Rescue:https://sanfelipedogrescue.org/KEY POINTS:• Cari's 2nd-year aiding dog rescues• Over 110 dogs, half are puppies• 250 bags of dog food goal• Volunteer & construction of facility extension needed • Ongoing support needed year-roundApologies for the quality of the phone conversations. We are continuing to work on bringing you a much higher quality audio production from our calls. Eventually we'll get it right.If you, or your organization would like a mention or a shout out either on Cactus Connections or on a Cactus Call, please email us at: cactusleft@gmail.com or send us a message through our Facebook group page.We are a free podcast service to the San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico area.Thanks for listening!Cal, Tricia, and Wigs

El 17 de marzo de 1849 se fundó la primera Academia de Pintura en Chile, impulsada por el gobierno de Manuel Bulnes para el fomento de las Bellas Artes. Se ubicó en un principio en el edificio perteneciente a la Universidad de San Felipe, actual Teatro Municipal de Santiago, y su primer director fue Alejandro Cicarelli.

Derivado del incendio en Xonacatlán se mantiene un fuerte olor a plástico quemado  En la San Felipe de Jesús decomisan 10 toneladas de autopartes robadas  Pese a contar con residencia permanente es detenido Mahmoud Khalil  Más información en nuestro podcast

Show Notes:Turn Left at the Cactus drops a bi-weekly podcast segment called "Cactus Connections" hosted this time around by Cal and Wigs, providing listeners with an overview of upcoming events in the San Felipe area. They encourage community members to share their events by emailing cactusleft@gmail.com or contacting them through Turn Left at the Cactus Facebook group page. In this episode they discuss reminders like a Monday morning walk, the San Felipe Museum's limited hours for the centennial, cornhole events, and fitness classes. Looking ahead, they preview numerous March and April activities, including an International Women's Day tea, an endurance challenge, a steak in the park fundraiser, a beach volleyball tournament, a powerlifting competition, a cancer walk, a pickleball tournament, a trail dog run in Tijuana, and the redneck Riviera concert in Campo Perla. April will also feature the San Felipe 250 off-road race, a charity golf tournament, a casino night fundraiser, a "Meat Bazinga" event, a South Campo poker run, and a nighttime hike in the Valley of the Giants. Interspersed are local insights and upcoming segments promising more event information.

PTF and JK kick off the show with thoughts, tips and analysis on the last five races on Fountain of Youth day at Gulfstream Park -- all graded stakes. Horses covered include Mindframe, Burnham Square, Sovereignty, Keep It Easy and many more.Next up, they talk about Santa Anita's $2 Pick Six on Saturday, highlighted by the key Kentucky Derby prep the San Felipe, where current #1 on the ITM Derby Top 10 list Barnes makes his return to the races. Other horses covered include Journalism, Rodriguez, and many more.Takeaways: The podcast provides an in-depth analysis of the graded stakes races held on Fountain of Youth day at Gulfstream Park, including thorough coverage of horses like Mindframe, Burnham Square, and Sovereignty. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast by sharing their thoughts and predictions for the upcoming races, fostering a community of informed betting enthusiasts. The episode highlights the significance of the San Felipe as a key Kentucky Derby prep race, with special focus on the horse Barnes, currently ranked #1 in the ITM Derby Top 10 list. PTF and JK emphasize the importance of strategic betting choices, particularly during high-stakes races, to maximize potential returns while minimizing risk. The discussion covers the dynamics of horse racing, including the impact of weather conditions and track conditions on race outcomes, demonstrating the intricacies of the betting landscape. Insights are shared regarding the various betting formats available for the weekend's races, encouraging listeners to take advantage of promotional opportunities and special events.

The Racing Dudes preview three major 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races running this weekend at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, and Aqueduct: the $415,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2), and the $300,000 Gotham Stakes (G3). Full Livestream ReplayRacingDudes.com is the destination site for all things horse racing and sports betting. Whether it be free winners, expert insider picks, up-to-the-minute trackside weather reports, or multiple podcasts and livestream videos that provide only the best content for gamblers of all skill levels, never make another wager without visiting the Racing Dudes first!Made by fans, for fans, come see why RacingDudes.com is the #1 most trusted sports betting website anywhere!FREE daily horse racing picks for every track in America!https://racingdudes.com/free-picks/EXPERT premium selections for every track in America!https://racingdudes.com/handicapping-products/PURCHASE our latest Betting Bible wagering guide!https://racingdudes.com/racing-guides/ Let us know what you thought of the show!Twitter: @racing_dudesIG: racingdudesTikTok: @theracingdudesRacingdudes.com

PTF and JK kick off the show with thoughts, tips and analysis on the last five races on Fountain of Youth day at Gulfstream Park -- all graded stakes. Horses covered include Mindframe, Burnham Square, Sovereignty, Keep It Easy and many more.Next up, they talk about Santa Anita's $2 Pick Six on Saturday, highlighted by the key Kentucky Derby prep the San Felipe, where current #1 on the ITM Derby Top 10 list Barnes makes his return to the races. Other horses covered include Journalism, Rodriguez, and many more.Takeaways: The podcast provides an in-depth analysis of the graded stakes races held on Fountain of Youth day at Gulfstream Park, including thorough coverage of horses like Mindframe, Burnham Square, and Sovereignty. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast by sharing their thoughts and predictions for the upcoming races, fostering a community of informed betting enthusiasts. The episode highlights the significance of the San Felipe as a key Kentucky Derby prep race, with special focus on the horse Barnes, currently ranked #1 in the ITM Derby Top 10 list. PTF and JK emphasize the importance of strategic betting choices, particularly during high-stakes races, to maximize potential returns while minimizing risk. The discussion covers the dynamics of horse racing, including the impact of weather conditions and track conditions on race outcomes, demonstrating the intricacies of the betting landscape. Insights are shared regarding the various betting formats available for the weekend's races, encouraging listeners to take advantage of promotional opportunities and special events.

El equipo de DRF en Español comenta sobre el San Felipe Stakes G2, carrera que ofrece 105 puntos válidos para el Kentucky Derby 151.Suscríbete a nuestra Newsletter https://drfenespanol.com/nuestro-boletin/Síguenos para más contenido enhttps://www.drfenespanol.comhttps://twitter.com/DRFenEspanolhttps://www.instagram.com/drfenespanol/https://www.facebook.com/drfenespanol#DRFenEspañol“La casa de los hípicos de habla hispana”DISCLAIMER: Los moderadores de este espacio no se hacen responsables de las opiniones y/o comentarios expresados por los participantes del chat

Show NotesJoin Tricia and Cal as we take a closer look at Club Las Amiga, a beacon of hope in San Felipe's educational landscape. Join Michelle MacDonald and Dulce Martinez as they discuss the club's legacy, inspiring success stories, and the profound impact of scholarships on local students. This episode is another wonderful tribute to the power of community and the transformative force of giving back. Thanks for Listening!Cal & TriciaKey Points• Club Las Amiga's near 40-year legacy• Education -- focus on local needs• Scholarship criteria: merit and need-based• Teachers and social workers' roles explained• Volunteers fueling community educationLinks:https://www.sanfelipelasamigas.com/ Next Club Las Amigas CASINO ---COMING UP in April!  Start looking for tickets!  Best Quotes00:41 - 00:51• "I'm honored tocurrently serve as the President of Club Las Amiga. My husband and I have been snowbirds living in San Felipe for about four years."03:24 - 03:33• "Club Las Amigas iscoming up on 40 years. Wow. And of helping students Club Las Amigas is the first and oldest nonprofit in San Felipe."14:15 - 14:28• "We work reallyclosely with the school. We have at, for the secondaria program at Technica andQuila Amistad, we have basically a, an application form that's available at theschool office."21:06 - 21:19• "It's a big school. So we didn't have a, a bell. We were missing a bell from when the classes ends. Yes. Las Amiga came with help and they support the school with a, with a new school bell."24:45 - 24:54• "So each school year, usually I would say about the summer before the school year starts, we put out a call for new sponsors."

Aaron and Papa Dude are back to talk about the three major Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend. The duo will also talk College Basketball, NHL, and other sports related topics. SMASH the *Thumbs Up* ~ HIT *Subscribe* ~ RING the *Notification* bellhttps://RacingDudes.com is the destination site for all things horse racing and sports betting. Whether it be free winners, expert insider picks, up-to-the-minute trackside weather reports, or multiple podcasts and livestream videos that provide only the best content for gamblers of all skill levels, never make another wager without visiting the Racing Dudes first!Made by fans, for fans, come see why https://RacingDudes.com is the #1 most trusted sports betting website anywhere!FREE daily horse racing picks for every track in America!* https://racingdudes.com/free-picks/EXPERT premium selections for every track in America!* https://racingdudes.com/handicapping-products/SUPPORT the Racing Dudes!* https://twitter.com/racing_dudes/ * https://www.facebook.com/racingdudes/* https://www.instagram.com/racingdudes/

Dans cet épisode, nous vous emmenons en République Dominicaine.Séduisante par ses plages paradisiaques, ses eaux turquoise, sa nature luxuriante et sa population accueillante et chaleureuse, la République Dominicaine est une destination idéale entre détente, culture et exploration.1 semaine en République DominicaineSaint-DomingueSi vous décidez de [voyager 1 semaine en République Dominicaine: https://www.selectour.com/rep-dominicaine/sejour], nous vous conseillons de débuter par la ville et capitale incontournable de la République Dominicaine, Saint-Domingue. Partez à la visite du cœur historique de la ville, de la cathédrale Primada de América, du musée des Casas Reales, de la forteresse d'Ozama, du jardin botanique, du parc national de Los Tres Ojos, de la Dune de Bani, et enfin du village de Bayaguana.Punta CanaSeconde étape de notre semaine en République Dominicaine, on met le cap durant quelques jours à Punta Cana.Ce ne sont pas uniquement des plages de sable blanc et d'eau turquoise, il y a aussi la réserve écologique de Indigenous Eyes, le safari à Monkeyland, la ville de Higüey dans la province de La Altagracia et la plage de Macao.SamanaDurant ce voyage d'une semaine en République Dominicaine, visitez la péninsule de Samana pour voir les plus belles cascades de l'île, dont la cascade El Limon. Vous pourrez aller dans le parc national de Los Haitises en bateau, voir les mangroves, les centaines d'oiseaux et les pitons rocheux.Puerto PlataContinuez votre séjour d'une semaine en République Dominicaine en passant par Puerto Plata, une destination beaucoup plus authentique où on trouvera de la végétation. Ce n'est pas que des plages. Vous pourrez y faire du kitesurf, visiter le fort de San Felipe, le phare de Fortaleza et aussi le village de pêcheurs de Rio San Juan.SaonaLe dernier lieu à découvrir si vous réalisez ce voyage en 1 semaine en République Dominicaine, c'est l'île de Saona, via une excursion souvent proposée au départ des hôtels avec le déjeuner sur le catamaran ou sur l'île. C'est une petite île avec des plages de sable blanc, de l'eau turquoise où on voit ses pieds. Vous pouvez aller voir les étoiles de mer, on a pied en plein milieu de l'eau et on aura la chance de pouvoir s'approcher des maisons typiques du village de Mano Juan où on retrouvera cette vie locale et cet artisanat.Pourquoi voyager en République Dominicaine ?Quand on pense à la République Dominicaine, on pense à faire du balnéaire, à se reposer, à se baigner, à profiter des plages de sable blanc et de l'eau cristalline. Pourtant, la République Dominicaine ce n'est pas que ça. C'est une destination qui a des richesses incroyables, avec ses parcs nationaux, ses cascades.Donc s'il y a un conseil à donner, faites 9 heures d'avion et partez visiter cette île magnifique qui n'attend que vous.Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur la destination et, pourquoi pas, préparer votre prochain [séjour en République Dominicaine: https://www.selectour.com/rep-dominicaine/sejour], n'hésitez pas à faire appel à nos [experts: https://www.selectour.com/agent/recherche?postalCode=&city=&favoriteDestination=DO&page=1] !À bientôt dans le cockpit !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

En la edición de Los Tenores de este jueves 13 de febrero, nuestros panelistas analizaron la goleada 4-0 de Colo Colo ante Unión San Felipe por Copa Chile, la roja a Claudio Aquino, palabras de Lucas Cepeda y el documental de Arturo Vidal. Víctor Cruces, Cristian Arcos, Pamela Juanita Cordero, Rodrigo Hernández y Carlos Costas, conversaron con Luis Marín, Secretario General del Sifup, acerca de las grandes disputas que hay entre la ANFP y el sindicato. Además, abordaron las palabras de Marcelo Díaz y Esteban Pavez en la presentación de la Liga de Primera 2025, la convocatoria de la U para la primera fecha del torneo y el presente de la Universidad Católica. Revive la edición de Los Tenores de este jueves 13 de febrero y no te pierdas ningún detalle del “clásico de las 2″, donde también anticiparon el partido de la selección chilena Sub 20 ante Colombia en el hexagonal final del Sudamericano de Venezuela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En la edición de Los Tenores de este miércoles 12 de febrero, nuestros panelistas anticiparon el partido que disputarán Colo Colo y Unión San Felipe por la Copa Chile, detallaron el estado de la cancha del Estadio Monumental y repasaron el 11 titular que preparó Jorge Almirón. Victor Cruces, Cristian Arcos, Leonardo Burgueño, Rodrigo Hernández y Carlos Costas, abordaron la presentación de la nueva camiseta de la Universidad de Chile, las palabras de Marcelo Díaz y conversaron con el defensa de Ñublense, Pablo Calderón. Además, comentaron el regreso de Diego Valencia a la Universidad Católica, y la posible postergación del partido de los cruzados ante Audax Italiano por la primera fecha del Campeonato Nacional 2025. Revive la edición de Los Tenores de este miércoles 12 de febrero y no te pierdas ningún detalle del “clásico de las 2″, donde también conversaron con Raimundo Lira, Vocero del movimiento NO+ANFP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En la edición de Los Tenores de este martes 11 de febrero, nuestros panelistas anticiparon el partido entre Colo Colo y Unión San Felipe de este miércoles 12 de febrero, comentaron los rumores vinculan a Lucas Cepeda con River Plate, y las palabras de Jorge Almirón ante los organizadores de nuestro fútbol. Pamela Juanita Cordero, Patricio Barrera, Leonardo Burgueño, Rodrigo Hernández y Carlos Costas, abordaron los avances de la demanda de Deportes Melipilla en el TAS tras la sanción impuesta por la ANFP, el abogado que va a defender al ente rector y un nuevo conflicto entre el ente rector del balompié nacional con el Sifup con la mesa de programación de la Primera B. Además, analizaron la victoria de la Universidad de Chile ante Santiago Morning y el penal errado por Lucas Di Yorio tras la cesión del “Tucu” Contreras. También comentaron el agónico empate entre la Universidad Católica y Unión La Calera, y la pronta nacionalización de Fernando Zampedri. Revive la edición de Los Tenores de este martes 11 de febrero y no te pierdas ningún detalle del “clásico de las 2″, donde también conversaron con Javier Moreno, vicepresidente de la ANJUFF, sobre los avances que ha tenido el fútbol femenino chileno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En la edición de Los Tenores de este lunes 10 de febrero, nuestros panelistas analizaron el aplastante triunfo de la selección chilena ante Panamá por 6-1 el pasado sábado 8 de febrero, y conversaron con el entrenador de Deportes Concepción, Manuel Suárez. Pamela Juanita Cordero, Víctor Cruces, Gonzalo Jara, Rodrigo Hernández y Carlos Costas, anticiparon el partido de la Universidad de Chile ante Santiago Morning, de este lunes a las 19:00 horas en el Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida. Además, hicieron la previa de la visita de la Universidad Católica a Unión La Calera, este lunes a las 20:30 horas, por la tercera fecha de la Copa Chile. También, comentaron el próximo partido de Colo Colo este miércoles ante Unión San Felipe en el Estadio Monumental y los rumores que vinculan a Lucas Cepeda con River Plate. Revive la edición de Los Tenores de este lunes 10 de febrero y no te pierdas ningún detalle del “clásico de las 2″, donde también anticiparon el partido de La Roja Sub 20 ante Uruguay por el Sudamericano de la categoría, que también se juega este lunes a las 22:00 horas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Felipe aparecía en la ruta de Colo-Colo, pero una modificación de último momento nos alejo de ver al profesor Pinochet en el Monumental. Día mundial del barman, tragos más consumidos en Chile y los nombres más peculiares. Fueron el antecesor a una nueva edición del "noticiero de lo insólito".

En la edición de Los Tenores de este viernes 7 de febrero, nuestros panelistas anticiparon el amistoso de la selección chilena ante Panamá este sábado a las 20:30 horas en el Estadio Nacional, también abordaron las declaraciones de Ricardo Gareca. Pamela Juanita Cordero, Víctor Cruces, Leonardo Burgueño, Cristian Arcos y Carlos Costas, analizaron la inminente llegada de Tomás Roco a Colo Colo, la opinión de uno de sus formadores en Cobreloa, y comentaron la reprogramación del partido de los albos ante Unión San Felipe por la tercera fecha de la Copa Chile. Además, comentaron las palabras del DT de la U de Chile, Gustavo Álvarez, en conferencia de prensa, la apelación al TAS de Deportes Melipilla y la aprobación de las nuevas bases del torneo de la Segunda División Profesional. Revive la edición de Los Tenores de este viernes 7 de febrero y no te pierdas ningún detalle del “clásico de las 2″, donde también anticiparon el partido de la selección chilena sub 20 en el hexagonal del Sudamericano de la categoría ante Paraguay, este viernes a las 22:00 horas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio muy especial de Songmess Chile estamos conversando con el cineasta Bernardo Quesney, el director detrás de los videoclips más reconocidos de la música independiente chilena. El oriundo de San Felipe se dió a conocer hace casi 15 años por sus múltiples colaboraciones con Dënver, grabando videos icónicos para los éxitos “Lo Que Quieras,” “Los Adolescentes,” y “Revista de Gimnasia.” De ahí se convierte en el arma secreta del indie chileno, colaborando con Gepe, Pedropiedra, Fármacos, Joe Crepúsculo, Playa Gótica, Gianluca y más. En paralelo a su trabajo en la música, Bernardo Quesney también ha dirigido 3 largometrajes: Efectos Especiales (2011), Desastres Naturales (2014), e Historia y Geografía (2024). Aprovechamos esta entrevista para ahondar en sus relaciones colaborativas con los artistas emblema del indie chileno, y contextualizamos los hitos y retos del cine nacional, al igual que sus búsquedas estéticas y el amor por la comedia. Playlist: Dënver - “Revista de Gimnasia” Fakuta - “Tormenta Solar” Gialnuca, Pablo Chill-E - “Sismo” Gepe - “Paloma” Pedropiedra - “Para Tí” Princesa Alba, Duda Beat - “Narcisa” Bernardo Quesney Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bquesney Bernardo Quesney IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5211291/ Bernardo Quesney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernardoquesney/ Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter / X: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi0…2bf7789973cf4f80 Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Show Notes: Join the crew at Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast as they celebrate San Felipe's centennial through a summary of its historical journey and iconic landmarks like the Valley of the Giants. This episode revisits a past episode (a remix of an old Fork--we've come a long way, baby!), delving into the region's cultural and economic significance and the captivating tale of a 20-ton Cardon cactus. Uncover the unique blend of history and resilience that defines our vibrant desert town of San Felipe along the Sea of Cortez. And, the question remains...palm trees or Cardons? Key Points: • San Felipe celebrates its centennial history. • Discover the Valley of the Giants and towering cacti. • Explore Baja California's cultural and ecological richness. • Unveil the tale of the World's Fair Cardone cactus. • Cardone cacti's contribution to desert life. TO SUPPORT TURN LEFT AT THE CACTUS Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, and FOLLOW us on FaceBook and--especially on your favorite podcast host! And, please share us with your friends. This helps people who want to know more about the area find us. And, we wouldn't say no to a propina  (a tip) at: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.ko-fi.com turnleftatthecactus⁠⁠⁠ ! Muchisimas Gracias! If you, your organization, or, your business would like to sponsor an episode, please email us at cactusleft@gmail.com.--or--DM us via FB Messenger or What'sAp. *We choose our sponsors very carefully. If you hear us talking about products or services it's because we have tried the product or service, and, can vouch for it.* If your organization or business has an event that you'd like us to mention, please email us at cactusleft@gmail.com.--or--DM us via FB Messenger or What'sAp. Thanks for listening! Cal & Tricia Your Co-Hosts, *The views expressed by our guests may not necessarily be ours. However, we respect the right of others to hold whatever beliefs they my choose to have.* To learn more about the author, Marnie J Ross and her mystery book series, go to: https://marniejross.wpcomstaging.com To contact El Dorado Ranch real estate agent, Rachel Fraser, you can find her on Facebook at: Rachel Fraser--at El Dorado Ranch, San Felipe, B.C.

“El que pierda su vida por mí, ése la encontrará.”Del santo Evangelio según san Lucas 9, 23-26.Lectura y reflexión: Pbro. Felipe Vega Salcido.

Show Notes: Summary This Cactus Call was with Lynn Lazzarini, the operator of a non-profit equestrian center located on El Dorado Ranch (but not affiliated with it), in Northern Baja, Mexico outside of San Felipe, Mexico. Lynn discusses a range of upcoming events and programs designed to engage the local expat and Mexican communities, as well as children with disabilities. These initiatives include an endurance race, therapeutic riding programs, connected horse seminars, combined training events, Kentucky Derby party, and much more. Key Ideas and Upcoming Events: Endurance Race: March 9th, with check-in on March 8th. 10-15 expected participants, not including the CAM kids. Includes a 25-mile race, a 10-mile loop, and a supervised 5K race for children with disabilities. Connected Horse Seminars: First session: Feb 18, 21, 25, and 28. Second session: March 18, 21, 25, and 28. Each session is from 9AM - 12 PM, and accommodates up to three couples. Combined Training Event: April 12th (practice) and 13th (show). A fundraiser with food and a bar. Kentucky Derby Party: May 3rd. A potluck with mint juleps and hat decorating. CAM Therapeutic Riding Program: Volunteer opportunities on Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm, for the remaining two weeks. Equestrian Center Location: On El Dorado Ranch, but not affiliated with or supported by the HOA. It is non profit. Contact Information: Lynn can be reached at Lynn@HorsesInBaja.com or via WhatsApp at +52 686 526-2912. Website in horsesinbaja.com Volunteers: Potential volunteers are encouraged to contact Lynn. Newsletter: Lynn sends a two-page newsletter the first week of every month, which can be accessed by contacting her. If you are enjoying our podcasts featuring the many individuals and organizations and businesses that make up the community of San Felipe, Baja, Mexico, please LIKE, REVIEW, and SHARE us with your friends. Until next time, Don't forget to TURN LEFT AT THE CACTUS! Salud Cal & Tricia

Last time we spoke about the Mandalay Offensive. In the midst of intense warfare, General Krueger positioned his troops strategically to bolster the assault at Rosario. As the American forces repelled counterattacks and advanced, they faced fierce Japanese resistance, particularly at Binalonan and Hill 600. Despite heavy casualties, the Americans gradually gained ground, clearing key areas and preparing for further offensives. Meanwhile, Japanese defenses were fortified but weakened by shortages. As battles raged, both sides braced for decisive confrontations in the ongoing struggle for control of Luzon. In a fierce battle across the hills of Luzon, the 103rd Regiment aimed to secure key positions but faced heavy resistance, capturing Hill 800 by nightfall. The 172nd Regiment achieved surprise at Hill 900, while other regiments advanced under relentless fire. Meanwhile, in Burma, the British-Indian forces captured Shwebo, pushing deeper against Japanese defenses. The Mars Task Force disrupted supply lines, leading to a Japanese retreat. Amidst the chaos, both sides suffered heavy losses, marking a pivotal moment in the campaign. This episode is the Return to Bataan Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  By the end of January, as previously noted on Luzon, the 43rd Division had secured most of the Rosario region and Route 3 from Pozorrubio to the crucial junction with Route 11. The 25th Division had successfully eliminated the Shigemi Detachment at San Manuel, while the 6th Division had cleared the Cabaruan Hills and established outposts between Balungao and Guimba. Meanwhile, the 14th Corps had advanced to Clark Field, where it was engaged in a fierce battle with the Kembu Group. By January 27, the 40th Division had breached General Tsukada's northern defensive line, and the 37th Division had fortified Mabalacat, Angeles, and Runway No. 1 in preparation for the final push toward Manila. On that same day, General Krueger received significant reinforcements, with the arrival of the 1st Cavalry Division, the 32nd Division, and the 112th Cavalry Regiment at Lingayen Gulf. He planned to gather the cavalry division at Guimba to launch a coordinated advance toward the capital along the eastern side of the Central Plains via Route 5. After returning the reserve 35th Regiment to General Mullins, Krueger intended to deploy the 32nd Division, minus the 126th Regiment in Army Reserve, to the San Manuel-Asingan area. This would allow the 25th and 6th Divisions to narrow their fronts and continue south and southeast toward the Licab-Lupao line with reduced risk of exposing the 1st Corps' flank. Additionally, this strategy would enable the 37th Division to resume its advance toward Manila. However, General Griswold wanted to push Tsukada's forces further into the Zambales Mountains first, directing General Beightler to assault the enemy's southern defensive line centered around Fort Stotsenburg, while only the 148th Regiment and the 37th Reconnaissance Troop moved south along Route 3 to San Fernando. On January 28, the attack commenced as planned, with the 129th Regiment advancing westward through Runway No. 2, but it was quickly halted by the formidable forward defenses of the Eguchi Detachment. Meanwhile, with the assistance of Filipino guerrillas, reconnaissance units from the 37th Division successfully secured the San Fernando bridges intact. To the north of the Bamban River, the 160th Regiment faced unexpectedly light resistance as it moved along its ridge line to capture open-crested Hill 620, although it would later encounter stronger opposition when it reached the main defenses of the Takaya Detachment. At the same time, General Patrick began gathering the 1st and 20th Regiments at Guimba and Victoria, while the 6th Reconnaissance Troop advanced toward Cabanatuan, where they identified a significant Japanese concentration. Further north, the 35th Regiment advanced unopposed to barrio Gonzales, while the 27th Regiment moved overland and successfully dislodged a Japanese outpost from barrio Pemienta. Meanwhile, MacArthur was planning a secondary landing on the Zambales coast of Luzon, assigning Major-General Charles Hall's 11th Corps, which included the 38th Division and the 34th Regiment, to land at San Antonio and quickly advance across the base of Bataan to prevent any significant Japanese retreat into the peninsula. He also aimed to divert the Kembu Group's attention to relieve some pressure on the 14th Corps. However, General Yamashita had no intention of retreating to Bataan and had only dispatched Colonel Nagayoshi Sanenobu's 39th Regiment to defend the peninsula and the Kembu Group's right flank. On January 26, Hall's 11th Corps had departed Leyte Island aboard vessels from Admiral Struble's Task Group 78.3, heading directly to Luzon for the San Antonio landing, codenamed Operation Mike 7. The convoy reached its destination on the morning of January 29. After receiving reports from Filipino guerrillas indicating that there were no Japanese forces in the landing area, Struble decided to cancel the planned pre-assault bombardment. Instead, he ordered Hall's four regiments to land simultaneously across a nearly six-mile stretch of coastline from San Antonio. Upon landing, the 151st Regiment secured San Felipe and San Antonio, while the 149th Regiment quickly moved inland to capture the San Marcelino Airstrip. However, they discovered that guerrillas led by Captain Ramon Magsaysay had already taken control of the airstrip three days prior. Before nightfall, the 34th Regiment and the 24th Reconnaissance Troop advanced south along Route 7 to the northern shore of Subic Bay. To the east, the 160th Regiment made significant progress, advancing nearly two miles southwest and breaching a stronghold at the center of the Takaya Detachment. The 129th Regiment also managed to penetrate enemy defenses into Fort Stotsenburg but was halted at barrio Tacondo by six tanks from the Yanagimoto Detachment. Despite this setback, the inability of the Japanese counterattacks to reclaim lost territory compelled Tsukada to order the Eguchi and Yanagimoto Detachments to retreat to their main line of resistance. Meanwhile, further north, units from the 1st and 20th Regiments successfully captured Licab and Talavera, cutting off the road between Cabanatuan and Muñoz. The 27th Regiment engaged a small tank-artillery force from the 2nd Tank Division that had become trapped along the highway between Gonzales and Pemienta.  With the rapid advances of the 6th and 25th Divisions, the 2nd Tank Division main strength in the Tayug-Triangle Hill area was in danger of being cut off from its sole remaining escape route into the northern bastion via San Jose and Highway 5. To meet the new situation, General Iwanaka was directed to pull back all remaining division strength from the Tayug-Umingan and Triangle Hill sectors with the exception of small outpost forces to be left at Gonzales and Umingan to delay an enemy advance from the northwest. The division was instead to concentrate the bulk of its forces in a triangular-shaped area bounded by Lupao, Muñoz and Rizal. These new dispositions had barely been effected when enemy elements swept around the outpost force at Gonzales and cut its withdrawal route to Umingan, forcing the detachment to withdraw through the hills after destroying most of its tanks and all of its mechanized artillery. From 20:00 on the 29th until 04:30 the next morning the force tried unsuccessfully to break through the Pemienta perimeter, against a sharp enemy. By the time the action had ended the 27th Regiment had killed 125 Japanese and had destroyed 8 tanks, 8 artillery prime movers, 4 tractors, 8 105-mm howitzers and 5 trucks, while only losing about 15 men killed and 45 wounded. Only four tanks succeeded in breaking through the enemy encirclement and escaped along the highway to Umingan. The next day, the 27th Regiment began positioning itself to attack Umingan from the north and northwest, while the 35th Regiment started preparations for a holding attack from the west and southwest. In an effort to avert the mass execution of prisoners of war at Cabanatuan, Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Mucci led a contingent of approximately 233 men, composed of Filipino guerrillas, soldiers from the Alamo Scouts, and Mucci's 6th Ranger Battalion. They traversed 30 miles cross-country between January 28 and 30 to liberate 522 weakened prisoners during the night. Most of the prisoners had vacated the camp by 2010 hours. Rangers and guerrillas had to carry most, piggy-backing them or making hasty litters from rifles and shirts. It was 2 miles to the Pampanga River, where carts waited to take them to Platero to be treated, fed, and organized. Many were still in shock and had not yet fully understood that they were free. At 2040 hours, Capt Prince was at the Pampanga River supervising the loading of stumbling prisoners into 25 carts as Rangers and prisoners trickled in. The rest of the Scouts established an ambush at the crossing site. At 2045 hours, one hour after the raid was launched, Prince fired the third red flare and departed for Balangkare. The loaded carabao carts were ordered on their way to Balangkare at 2145 hours.  Meanwhile Major Robert Lapham's guerrilla forces provided cover for their escape, successfully returning them to Allied lines on January 31. During this operation, around 270 Japanese soldiers were killed at the camp, with an additional 900 casualties along the Cabu River. Over 270 Japanese lay dead or dying in the smoldering camp; most of the wounded dying by dawn as no aid was forthcoming. Japanese bodies were literally stacked at the Cabu bridge and scores more littered the riverside woods. The 359th Battalion had ceased to exist. In the morning, battalion commander Capt Oyanu was still alive, but most of his officers were dead. Only 255 men of 1,200 survived and most were wounded.   In contrast, the Americans suffered only 2 fatalities and 7 wounded, along with 12 wounded Filipinos and 2 dead prisoners. Fortunately, the anticipated retaliation against the Filipino population did not occur, as the Japanese retreated from the area within a day of the raid, while the 20th Regiment secured the road junction barrio of Baloc and began advancing toward Muñoz. On January 30, Griswold continued his vigorous offensive against Clark Field; the 129th Regiment cleared the hills near Dolores and took control of the abandoned Fort Stotsenburg area, while the 160th Regiment made only 500 yards of progress against the determined Takaya Detachment. The 108th Regiment finally captured Hill 5 and Thrall Hill. Further south, patrols from the 37th Division reached within a mile of Calumpit and the Pampanga River, and on Bataan, the 34th Regiment took Olongapo after a fierce skirmish, while the 2nd Battalion of the 151st Regiment captured Grande Island at the entrance to Subic Bay. At the same time, MacArthur was strategizing another secondary landing on Luzon, this time utilizing General Swing's 11th Airborne Division to assault Nasugbu, located 45 miles southwest of Manila. With this operation, MacArthur aimed to initiate a southern advance toward Manila while simultaneously hindering Japanese forces in southern Luzon from moving north to challenge Krueger's main offensive. General Eichelberger intended to deploy the 187th and 188th Glider Regiments and advance them approximately twenty miles along Route 17 to Tagaytay Ridge. There, the 511th Parachute Regiment would conduct an airdrop to secure the ridge for the ground troops and capture adjacent sections of Route 17 before the Japanese could regroup to defend the highway. In opposition, General Yokoyama had assigned only the Fuji Force to defend the area south of Manila. This force, centered around Colonel Fujishige Masatoshi's reinforced 17th Regiment, had only deployed the 3rd Battalion of the 31st Regiment in the Tagaytay Ridge region, with a small outpost at Nasugbu and its main defenses positioned on Mounts Cariliao and Batulao. At this stage, Yokoyama was nearing completion of the organization of the diverse Shimbu Group forces east of Manila into a cohesive combat task force. To the north, near Ipo, he had stationed the Kawashima Force, which was composed of the 82nd Brigade and the 31st Regiment. To the south, the main contingent of the former Manila Defense Force had been relocated from the Philippine capital and renamed the Kobayashi Force, guarding the Wawa-Montalban area. However, the departure of General Tsuda's 105th Division to the northern stronghold had created a significant gap in the Shimbu Group's defenses. Although Yokoyama intended to address this vulnerability with the Noguchi Detachment, Major-General Noguchi Susumu's troops were still in the midst of a lengthy march from the Bicol Peninsula by the end of January. As a temporary solution, the Okita Detachment, a composite force consisting of five battalions centered around the 186th Independent Battalion, and the Kuromiya Detachment, a three-battalion unit based on the 181st Independent Battalion, were deployed in the Bosoboso-Antipolo region. Meanwhile, the Kogure Detachment, organized around the 1st Surface Raiding Base Force, was stationed at Lamon Bay. Manila was entrusted to Rear-Admiral Iwabuchi Sanji's Manila Naval Defense Force, which included approximately 13,700 naval personnel from the 31st Special Base Force responsible for defending the islands of Manila Bay and the capital, along with some Army reinforcements. On January 27, Swing's 11th Airborne Division departed from Leyte Island aboard ships from Admiral Fechteler's Task Group 78.2, heading directly to Nasugbu Bay to carry out Operation Mike 6. Following an uneventful journey and a brief preliminary bombardment on January 31, the 188th Glider Regiment successfully landed with minimal resistance and quickly advanced inland toward the Palico River, aiming for the section of Route 17 that leads to Tagaytay Ridge. Pleased with the initial landing, Swing subsequently deployed the 187th Glider Regiment and the division artillery, which began to relieve the rear elements of the 188th by midday. At the same time, the majority of the 188th secured the Palico bridge and crossed the river to reach Route 17. Further north, under pressure from MacArthur and Krueger, the 148th Regiment successfully crossed the Pampanga River and captured Calumpit, just as Beightler was dispatching the 145th Regiment along Route 3 to assist in the advance toward Manila. At Clark Field, the 108th Regiment was patrolling forward, while the 160th Regiment faced challenges in breaking through enemy defenses. Meanwhile, the 129th Regiment launched an attack on the main positions of the Eguchi Detachment at Top of the World hill, successfully securing its steep, grassy southern and southeastern slopes. On Bataan, General Jones sent the 152nd Regiment to travel through Olongapo and advance east along Route 7, while the 149th Regiment moved east toward Dinalupihan via a challenging trail located about 1,200 yards north of the highway. By the end of January, the 32nd Division had successfully taken control of the recently vacated Tayug area. The 6th and 25th Divisions reorganized in preparation for their final push towards San Jose, and the 1st Cavalry Division gathered at Guimba. The World War II brigade structure of Maj. Gen. Verne D. Mudge's dismounted 1st Cavalry Division differed greatly from that of the triangular infantry division of the period. Instead of three infantry regiments the 1st Cavalry Division had four cavalry regiments--the 5th and 12th in the 1st Cavalry Brigade, the 7th and 8th in the 2d Cavalry Brigade. Each regiment had two cavalry squadrons, each smaller than an infantry battalion, as opposed to the three battalions of an infantry regiment. Each cavalry regiment contained a weapons troop armed with 81-mm. mortars, .30-caliber and .50-caliber machine guns, and bazookas, but there was no heavy weapons troop within each squadron. The cavalry regiments lacked the antitank and cannon companies of an infantry regiment. 1st Cavalry Division Artillery was composed of one 75-mm. howitzer battalion, three 105-mm. howitzer battalions, and, for obvious reasons, an attached 155-mm. howitzer battalion. Reinforcing combat and service attachments brought the division's strength up to nearly 15,000 men, somewhat less than the strength of the reinforced 37th Division at the same time. On paper, each of the four cavalry regiments numbered 1,750 men--in contrast to the 3,000-odd of an infantry regiment--but none of the 1st Cavalry Division's regiments was up to strength. The division had received few replacements since entering combat on Leyte in October, and it had come to Luzon after very little rest from its arduous campaign through Leyte's mountains. The 1st Cavalry division was ready to advance towards Cabanatuan as General Mudge dispatched two reinforced motorized squadrons. On February 1, the Flying Columns, led by General Chase, crossed the Pampanga River and began their southern march with minimal resistance. As a result, Cabanatuan and Gapan were quickly captured, although some opposition was encountered south of the Peñaranda River. Meanwhile, the 188th Glider Regiment continued its advance towards Tagaytay Ridge, facing heavy enemy fire from Mount Cariliao but still managing to secure the important Mount Aiming. The 148th Regiment swiftly moved down Route 3 and captured Malolos with little resistance. However, the 152nd Regiment faced increasingly strong resistance at ZigZag Pass. While more rugged terrain than the ZigZag Pass area is to be found on Luzon, few pieces of ground combine to the same degree both roughness and dense jungle. Route 7 twists violently through the pass, following a line of least terrain resistance that wild pigs must originally have established. The jungle flora in the region is so thick that one can step 5 yards off the highway and not be able to see the road. The Japanese had honeycombed every hill and knoll at the ZigZag with foxholes linked by tunnels or trenches; at particularly advantageous points they had constructed strongpoints centered on log and dirt pillboxes. All the defenses were well camouflaged, for rich jungle foliage covered most positions, indicating that many had been prepared with great care and had been constructed well before Colonel Nagayoshi's 39th Regiment had reached the area in December. Colonel Nagayoshi had plenty of food and ammunition for a prolonged stand, and he also possessed numerous mortars and machine-guns. His artillery, however, was inadequate for the task at hand and he lacked certain types of medical supplies, especially malaria preventatives and cures. He had so scattered his mortars and artillery in order to protect them against American artillery and air strikes that his troops would often have difficulty massing their fires. Finally, his defensive line was scarcely 2000 yards wide northwest to southeast, thus rendering his whole position susceptible to vigorous outflanking maneuvers. On the other hand, he had good troops, well-prepared positions, and excellent defensive terrain. The 129th Regiment secured the summit of Top of the World hill, effectively ensuring Clark Field's protection from all but long-range artillery fire. The 20th Regiment launched its initial attack on Muñoz, which was thwarted by Colonel Ida Kumpei's tanks fortified as pillboxes. Additionally, the 27th Regiment attempted to advance towards Umingan but was unable to break through, while elements of the 35th Regiment bypassed this area and occupied barrio San Roque. February 2 mirrored the previous day in the San Jose sector, as the 20th and 27th Regiments continued their battle against the determined Japanese defenders. Meanwhile, Mullins dispatched the 35th Regiment in a two-pronged maneuver towards Umingan, successfully clearing most of the town by noon. In an effort to recover lost time, Mullins then directed the 35th toward Lupao in the afternoon, but its leading battalion was ultimately halted by intense Japanese artillery, mortar, and machine-gun fire. With their forward units stalled at Muñoz and Lupao, Patrick and Mullins resorted to flanking tactics. Accordingly, Patrick sent the 1st Regiment along the Talavera River to attack San Jose from the southeast, while the 63rd Regiment attempted to bypass Muñoz to the east and rejoin Route 5 north of the town. In turn, Mullins ordered the 161st Regiment to move cross-country to positions on Route 99 south of Lupao, then advance to Route 8 between San Isidro and San Jose while the 35th surrounded and cleared Lupao. However, on this day, the 105th Division successfully evacuated San Jose along with its stockpiled ammunition, regrouping north at Puncan and rendering the entire San Jose offensive ineffective. Simultaneously, Chase's Flying Columns passed through Gapan and entered Sabang, fording the Angat River to launch two simultaneous advances to the south and east. The 148th Regiment secured Plaridel after a brief but fierce skirmish, while the 152nd Regiment faced setbacks in the ZigZag Pass due to nighttime Japanese counterattacks and artillery fire. The 149th Regiment became disoriented and had to return to Olongapo, and the 188th Glider Regiment managed to break through to barrio Aga amidst heavy resistance, while the 1st Battalion of the 187th Glider Regiment moved forward to begin the assault toward Tagaytay. On February 3, Swing's glider infantry launched an assault on the western end of Tagaytay, while paratroopers from the 511th Parachute Regiment began to drop along the ridge in a rather scattered manner. The first echelon of the 511th, about 915 in all, had come to Tagaytay Ridge aboard 48 C-47 aircraft of the 317th Troop Carrier Group. The planes had flown north from Mindoro to approach Tagaytay Ridge from the northeast in order to avoid fire from Japanese anti-aircraft weapons west of the drop zone. The first 18 planes, carrying about 345 troops, dropped over the assigned area. At this juncture, planes from succeeding flights were nearly 6 miles and 3 minutes behind the lead aircraft. About 08:20 one of these later planes dumped out a couple of bundles of supplies. Taking this as a signal that they were over the proper drop zone, 'troopers of the succeeding 30 planes began jumping. Aircraft pilots, realizing they had not yet reached the proper point, attempted to halt the jumping, but the 511th's jump-masters continued sending the paratroopers out. Most of them landed almost 5 miles east-northeast of the assigned drop zone. A second group of 51 C-47s began approaching the drop area about 12:10. Some 80 men from the first 5 aircraft of this group landed in the proper place. The rest started out of their planes when they saw on the ground the collapsed chutes of the first misplaced jump. In the end, only 425 men landed on the assigned drop zone; the others, about 1325 in all, made scattered landings 4.5 to 6 miles to the east and northeast. The 11th Airborne Division, blaming the 317th Troop Carrier Group for the premature dropping, reported that the "true reason was the refusal of the Air Force to cooperate in a combined training program for Airborne and Air Force troops." In any event, it appears that some lack of jump discipline within the 511th contributed to the scattered, premature jumping. Fortunately for them, they encountered minimal resistance as they secured the unoccupied ridge. To the north, the 148th Regiment continued its advance southward, facing delays at several tidal streams that were unbridged and unfordable, but managed to reach a point two miles south of Marilao by day's end. At the same time, the 5th Cavalry's Flying Column destroyed a Japanese outpost at Angat and moved through the guerrilla-held Norzagaray before crossing the Santa Maria River to join the 8th Cavalry's Flying Column, which had already progressed to Talipapa and was nearing the outskirts of Manila. Meanwhile, the 27th Regiment successfully eliminated the remaining enemy pockets at Umingan; the 3rd Battalion of the 35th Regiment, advancing over elevated terrain northeast of Lupao, established a position on Route 8 approximately 1500 yards southeast of Lupao, while the rest of the regiment continued to launch unsuccessful frontal assaults on the town. The 20th Regiment managed to overrun a few Japanese strongholds at Muñoz but was unable to break through. On 3 February the 2d Battalion, 20th Infantry, moved in on the northwest, but could not reach Route 99 in its sector. The 3d Battalion pushed across that road at the southwest corner of Muñoz, but gained only half a block into the main section of the town. The 1st Battalion, on the south side of Muñoz, made negligible progress. By dusk, the 20th Infantry had overrun a few Japanese strongpoints, but in order to hold its gains had had to destroy completely and physically occupy every position it had reached so far. Muñoz, General Patrick had begun to realize, was going to be a costly, hard, and time-consuming nut to crack. The 20th Infantry had not yet closed with the main Japanese defenses, but had spent most of the last three days pinned down by Japanese artillery, tank, and machine gun fire. Only by hugging the ground and taking advantage of the little cover even shattered tree stumps afforded had the regiment kept its casualties down to 15 men killed and 90 wounded. Meanwhile the 63rd Regiment successfully bypassed Muñoz and advanced up Route 5 toward Caanawan; and the 1st Regiment similarly advanced along the San Jose-Rizal road, assembling at two points 1000 yards south and 1500 yards east of San Jose. Now, however, it is time to leave Luzon and head toward the Central Pacific. Following the successful capture of the Marianas and the establishment of B-29 Superfortress air bases on these islands, the Allies were finally able to conclude Operation Matterhorn and cease using bases in China and India for conducting raids on the Japanese mainland and other targets in East Asia. Between June 5, 1944, and January 17, 1945, General LeMay's 20th Bomber Command executed a total of 29 combat missions, inflicting significant damage on key military installations in southern Japan, Manchuria, Formosa, and Indochina, with a total loss of 73 B-29s. Meanwhile, General Hansell's 21st Bomber Command, reinforced by the 313th Bombardment Wing, struggled to achieve similar outcomes in both daylight precision bombing and area incendiary bombing, with the first three missions of January yielding the same disappointing results as those in December and November.  On January 3rd, Norstad's incendiary test mission was run on 3 January, when ninety-seven B-29's got off for Nagoya. Each plane carried a mixed load of bombs -14 x 350-pound M18 IB clusters fuzed to open at 8,000 feet and one 420-pound fragmentation cluster fuzed to open 1,000 feet below releasing altitude. What with aborts and planes straying from course, only fifty-seven bombed the urban area designated as primary target, most of them releasing visually though cloud cover was rated as 6/10. Some fires were started but there was no holocaust. Smoke rising to 20,000 feet combined with cloud to make observation of results impossible for the attackers. As a test, then, the mission was inconclusive. To the citizens of Nagoya, who were better informed than intelligence officers of 21st Bomber Command, the damage seemed slight. On January 9th, having satisfied Norstad's requirement, the command returned to its program of precision bombing against aircraft factories. Performance for the most part was of a piece with what had gone before. On 9 January 1945 seventy-two B-29's were sent against Musashino near Tokyo. High winds broke up the formations so that only eighteen planes were able to bomb the target; twenty-four bombs, widely scattered in the plant area, destroyed one warehouse and damaged two others-a slight return for the effort expended and the six B-29's lost. On January 14th, at the Mitsubishi Aircraft Works at Nagoya on the 14th, precision bombing was again less than precise. Seventy-three B-29's were airborne and forty bombed, getting four GP's-one ton-into the No. 5 Works area and damaging three buildings. Frustrated by this, Hansell increasingly blamed his crews for the unsatisfactory outcomes. Remarkably, he would only achieve his first fully successful B-29 attack on his final mission of the war. The target for the January 19 strike was virgin, a plant of the Kawasaki Aircraft Industries Company located 2 miles northwest of Akashi, a village on the Inland Sea some 12 miles west of Kobe. The Akashi works housed Kawasaki's general headquarters and one of the company's two large production units, which built the twin-engine fighters Nick and Randy and engines for Tony, Oscar and Frank fighters. Smaller than Nakajima and Mitsubishi, Kawasaki in 1944 delivered 17% of Japan's combat airframes and 12% of its combat engines. Against Akashi, Hansell sent 77 B-29s, plus 3 others in a diversionary strike. With good weather, 62 bulled it through to the Kawasaki factory, dumped 155 tons of GPs, and then returned with no losses. Interpreting strike photos, intelligence officers estimated that 38% of the roofed area showed major damage. This was an understatement. Every important building in both the engine and airframe branches had been hit and production was cut by 90%. Indeed, the Kawasaki Company liquidated the combined plant and dispersed the machine tools, which had suffered only slightly, to other sites. The Akashi shops were given temporary repairs at the cost of 226 tons of critical materials and over 9000000 yen, but the installation was used thereafter only for limited assembly jobs. It is a pity that the full results of this mission could not have been known to Hansell. His first completely successful B-29 attack, Akashi seemed to epitomize the doctrines of precision bombardment he had championed-and it was his last strike of the war. Unaware of this success, Hansell was replaced the following day as head of the 21st Bomber Command by the determined LeMay, who immediately suggested a shift to firebombing Japan's major cities at low altitude during nighttime, marking a stark departure from Hansell's previous strategies. However, the only obstacle in the flight path was Iwo Jima, which could alert the Japanese to an impending raid and still had operational airfields capable of launching intercepting fighters. These airfields had also been used for sporadic air assaults on the Marianas, although few attacks were actually carried out in January. Capturing Iwo Jima would resolve these issues, and Admiral Nimitz aimed to establish emergency landing facilities for B-29s based in Saipan, as well as a base for their fighter escorts targeting Japan. Consequently, he decided to proceed with the invasion, codenamed Operation Detachment. After this operation, Nimitz planned to invade Okinawa to secure and develop a robust air and naval base for the assault on the Japanese home islands, which we will discuss further later. For the Iwo Jima operation, Admiral Spruance was once again given overall command of the "big blue fleet," which was re-designated as the 5th Fleet. Under his command, Vice-Admiral Richmond Turner led Task Force 51, the Joint Expeditionary Force, responsible for landing Lieutenant-General Holland Smith's Expeditionary Troops. Turner was supported by Rear-Admiral William Blandy's Task Force 52, the Amphibious Support Force, which included ten escort carriers; Rear-Admiral Harry Hill's Task Force 53, comprising all transports and landing craft; Rear-Admiral Bertram Rodgers' Task Force 54, which had six battleships and five cruisers for shore bombardment; and Vice-Admiral Marc Mitscher's Task Force 58, the Fast Carrier Force. For the amphibious invasion, Major-General Harry Schmidt's 5th Amphibious Corps would deploy the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions, planning to land the 4th and 5th Divisions side by side with two regiments each along the two-mile stretch of beach between Mount Suribachi and the East Boat Basin on the island's southeast coast. Smith and Schmidt also decided to limit corps artillery to two battalions of 155mm howitzers, organized as the 1st Provisional Field Artillery Group, due to the limited space available for emplacements on the island. After landing, Major-General Clifton Cates' 4th Marine Division would take control of the Motoyama Plateau and its airfields, while also capturing the O-1 Line on the corps' right flank. Meanwhile, Major-General Keller Rockey's 5th Marine Division would secure the Mount Suribachi region before advancing northeast to capture the O-1 Line on the corps' left flank. They would then push forward across the island until Iwo Jima was fully secured. At the same time, Major-General Graves Erskine's 3rd Marine Division would remain in reserve, with only its 21st Marine Regiment deployed as the corps reserve. To aid in this effort, the 7th Air Force, under Generals Harmon and Hale, had been consistently targeting Iwo Jima's facilities since August 1944. Following intense attacks in December, which included bombardments by Rear-Admiral Allan Smith's 5th Cruiser Division against Iwo Jima, Haha Jima, and Chichi Jima were again struck on January 5, but the next bombardment wouldn't occur until January 25.  A fighter sweep by 28 P-38s opened the attack at 0945; 62 B-29s bombed at 1100 and 102 B-24s at noon; Crudiv 5 (Rear Admiral Allan E. Smith), comprising heavy cruisers Chester, Pensecola and Salt Lake City with six destroyers, arrived off Iwo at 1330 and opened bombardment at 1347. "Hoke" Smith approached the island from the west, rounded Mount Suribachi and then reversed track in a half-circle. Unfortunately the sky was so heavily overcast as to force the planes to bomb by radar and to hamper ships' spotting. Surface visibility was good enough to enable the island to be well covered by a naval bombardment, which lasted for 70 minutes and expended 1500 rounds of 8-inch and 5334 rounds of 5-inch shell. The bombers dropped 814 tons of bombs. Photographs, taken three days later, showed that both airfields on Iwo were wholly or in part operational, but no more enemy air raids hit the Marianas until Christmas Day. The job of keeping Iwo airfields neutralized was now turned over to B-24s of VII A.A.F. Between 8 December 1944 and 15 February 1945 they flew at least one strike daily over the island. The day before Christmas, Rear Admiral Smith's heavy cruisers, together with five destroyers, delivered a second bombardment, coordinated with a B-24 strike. This strike was slightly more eventful than the initial one in December, but even less effective. The bombardment, which expended 1500 rounds of 8-inch, provoked return fire from a 6-inch coast defense battery (designated "Kitty" on the target maps) in the northeast part of the island, but "Kitty's" claws managed to strike no closer than 200 yards. As proof of the slight damage inflicted by this bombardment, the Japanese were able to pay a vicious return visit to Saipan on Christmas Eve, a raid of 25 planes which destroyed one B-29 and damaged three more beyond repair. Crudiv 5 returned 27 December for a repeat performance, lighter than the others; and a fourth bombardment was set up for 5 January 1945. While fighter planes and B-24s hit Iwo Jima the same cruisers and six destroyers bombarded Chichi Jima, 145 northward, and the slightly nearer Haha Jima. Their hope was to catch a convoy bringing Japanese supplies to these islands, whence they were forwarded to Iwo by small craft at night. Destroyer Fanning, steaming ahead of the group as radar picket, encountered at 0206 a surface target, later identified as LSV-102, which she sank. At 0700 Admiral Smith's group opened a one hour and 49 minutes' bombardment of Chichi Jima. During it, destroyer David W. Taylor suffered an underwater explosion, probably from a mine, which flooded her forward magazine. The Haha Jima bombardment by Salt Lake City and two destroyers lasted for an hour. Crudiv 5 then pounded Iwo Jima for another hour and three quarters. The reply was negligible, and a few aircraft which made passes at the cruisers were easily driven off. Starting on the last day of January and continuing for two weeks, 7th Air Force aircraft bombed the island day and night, occasionally joined by LeMay's Superfortresses. For ten weeks, Iwo Jima faced near-daily bombardments from land-based aircraft, with nearly 6,800 tons of bombs dropped. Additionally, there were five naval bombardments that fired 203 rounds of 16-inch shells, 6,472 rounds of 8-inch shells, and 15,251 rounds of 5-inch shells. Under normal circumstances, such a heavy and sustained bombardment would have been more than enough to devastate an island of that size. However, the Japanese managed to restore the airfields on Iwo Jima just hours after each attack and continued to strengthen their defenses on the island. Following the fall of Saipan, the Japanese appointed Lieutenant-General Kuribayashi Tadamichi to oversee the defenses of the Bonin Islands, renaming the Ogasawara District Group as the 109th Division. Kuribayashi stationed Major-General Tachibana Yoshio's 1st Mixed Brigade and most of Colonel Iida Yusuke's 17th Independent Mixed Regiment on Chichi Jima, along with several other units across the islands. He accurately predicted that Iwo Jima would be the target for an Allied landing and took measures to make it virtually indestructible. To this end, he coordinated with Major-General Senda Sadasue's 2nd Mixed Brigade, Colonel Ikeda Masuo's 145th Regiment, and Lieutenant-Colonel Baron Nishi Takeishi's severely weakened 26th Tank Regiment, which had sustained heavy losses from American submarines at sea. Additionally, Major Fujiwara Tamachi's 3rd Battalion of the 17th Independent Mixed Regiment and a robust artillery unit led by Colonel Kaido Chosaku were included in the defense. Rear-Admiral Ichimaru Toshinosuke also provided a significant naval garrison on the island, centered around the 27th Air Flotilla, bringing Kuribayashi's total forces to approximately 21,060 men, far exceeding the American estimate of 13,000. Aware that the beaches would be vulnerable to enemy naval and air assaults, Kuribayashi opted to strengthen the Mount Suribachi and Motoyama Plateau areas. The Mount Suribachi area was made a semi-independent defense sector, its heavily fortified positions bristling with weapons of all types, ranging from casemated coast-defense guns and artillery to automatic weapons emplaced in mutually supporting pillboxes. The narrow isthmus connecting Suribachi to the rest of the island was lightly held by infantry, but heavily defended by enfilade fire from artillery, rockets, and mortars emplaced on both the high ground in the south (Suribachi area) and the northern portion of the island. The main defense line was a belt of mutually supporting positions organized in depth, running generally northwest-southeast across the island. It stretched from the cliffs north of the western beaches south to include Airfield Number 2; then, turning eastward through Minami, terminated at the rugged coast north of the eastern beaches. Pillboxes, blockhouses, bunkers, and dug-in tanks strengthened the defenses in the naturally formidable terrain everywhere throughout this belt. The second defense line generally bisected the remaining area in the northern portion of the island. It began several hundred yards below Kitano Point on the northwest coast, cut through Airfield Number 3 and the Motoyama area in the center, and terminated between Tachiiwa Point and the East Boat Basin on the eastern coast. Man-made emplacements were not as numerous in this second line, but natural caves and other covered positions afforded by the fantastically rugged terrain were skillfully organized for the defense. The beaches would be lightly defended but would receive fire support from the elevated positions. A substantial reserve force, including tanks, was also prepared to counterattack and push the Americans back into the sea if they managed to establish a foothold. In a shift from traditional Japanese defensive strategies, Kuribayashi moved away from full-scale counterattacks and suicidal banzai charges, instead instructing his troops to hold their mutually supportive positions to the last and to carry out small unit counterattacks at cutoff points. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Allied forces continued their advance through Luzon, battling Japanese defenses, liberating prisoners, and securing key locations, paving the way for a final push toward Manila. Meanwhile, on Iwo Jima, General Kuribayashi was preparing for a final stand, hoping beyond hope to make the Americans pay so dearly they might end the war.

That incredible beer-not-beer was made by tlachiquero Marco Antonio of pulqueria El rincon de Mayahuel in San Felipe, Guanajuato. I was introduced to Marco by Malena Villasuso and Juan Pedro Valdes of Mezcal Villasuso. This episode was recorded outdoors at Bárbaro Asador de Campo, an amazing table-in-farm restaurant in Queretaro, where we stopped to have lunch with our travel companions: environmental scientist and SACRED program manager Regina Gonzalez and Brian Rabon of 30A Distilling Company.

Show Notes: Las Amigas Casino Fundraiser This podcast “phone-out” interview talks about the Las Amigas Casino fundraiser on January 30th, a non-profit organization supporting San Felipe children's education since 1986. The event, held at the Ejido social hall, offers various casino games and prizes, with all proceeds funding educational scholarships. Attendees can purchase chips beforehand at the swap meet (for bonus chips) or at the door. Food and drinks will be available, and the event runs from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. This interview with spokesperson, Michelle McDonald provides details on location, activities, and how to participate. Disclaimer: Given that this is a phone conversation—and, that we haven't worked out all the bugs—we apologize ahead of time for the quality.  We aren't where we want to be on this one—yet! Thanks for listening! Please remember to support us by subscribing to our podcast through your favorite podcast host! Salud Cal & Tricia Key Themes and Information: Las Amigas is a non-profit established in 1986 focused on providing educational support to children in San Felipe. Their primary mission is to empower children through education. They provide financial assistance to students in need, covering costs such as school supplies, bus tickets, and uniforms. They also administer a scholarship program for high school students seeking to further their education. Quote: "We are all about education... we help the children in San Felipe who need financial support in order to continue in school, whether that be through school supplies, bus tickets or uniforms... and... the scholarships that we award each spring for high school students that are looking to further their education but need financial help to do so." Casino Fundraiser Purpose: To raise funds for educational scholarships awarded each spring to local students. Date: January 30th, 2025 Location: Ejido Social Hall (Salon Social) on Highway 5, kilometer 183. Directions: Turn at the Orange Pharmacy, then right on the second street. The Ejido building is white with a playground in front. Google Maps is also suggested to find "Salon Social". Format: Guests purchase chips to play casino games. The chips act as a donation and entry fee. Quote: "Essentially, you can purchase a bag of plain chips... and this is essentially your donation and your entry. So, all of the proceeds from this event go toward the educational scholarships that we award each spring for local students." Fundraiser Details:Chip Purchase: Chips can be purchased in advance (pre-sale tickets available at the swap meet on Saturdays) or at the door. Pre-sale tickets include a bonus bag of chips worth 100 pesos. Chips available in price points: 500 pesos for 500 worth of chips and 350 pesos for 350 worth of chips. Activities: Various casino games will be available, including poker, blackjack, roulette, and Texas hold 'em. Bingo is available for those who prefer not to gamble. Food and Drink: A "no host bar" will offer alcohol, wine, and beer with proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund. Food will be provided by Juanitos Lol (the same vendor from the previous year), so attendees will not go hungry. Quote: "we have a no host bar... all of the proceeds from that go towards our scholarship fund. We also have food provided by Juanitos, Lol... So, you won't leave on an empty stomach." Prizes: Voucher cards will be distributed at the end of the event, which participants will fill in with their chip total. Prizes will be awarded to those with the highest totals. Prizes include gift sets donated by community members, and there will be a variety of other prizes. Time: The event runs from approximately 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, however late arrivals are welcome to participate. Quote: "We usually play until about 5:30 or so, and then we'll start collecting the um the vouchers... You can show up at any time um and grab a bag of chips and play and just jump right in."

Welcome back to Cactus Connections. Cal and Tricia take a mini break in this episode of Cactus Connections.  Sitting in for them are guest hosts, Adam and Ivy.   This podcast episode provides a comprehensive update on events in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico.  Specifically, it highlights upcoming activities at El Dorado Ranch, including fitness classes, social events, and educational programs. The episode also features information about community organizations like Club Los Amigos and the Equestrian Center, showcasing their contributions to education and equestrian sports. Furthermore, listeners are informed about various upcoming events in San Felipe, such as food festivals, races, and art fairs, spanning multiple months. Finally, the podcast encourages listeners to visit San Felipe and experience its vibrant culture and activities. If you're enjoying these podcasts, don't forget to Like and Subscribe! And, tell your friends about us! Thanks for listening! Saludos Cal & Tricia PS Apologies: Adam and Ivy struggle with Spanish pronunciation...way more than ...even Wigs does! ;-) Let us know what you think: cactusleft@gmail.com

Según la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, la incidencia estimada del Síndrome de Down a nivel mundial varía entre 1 de cada 1,000 y 1 de cada 1,100 recién nacidos. Las personas con síndrome de Down suelen presentar más problemas de salud en general. Los avances sociales y médicos han conseguido mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con el síndrome.    A principios del siglo XX, la expectativa de vida de las personas con síndrome de Down era menor a 10 años. Ahora, cerca del 80% de los adultos con este síndrome superan la edad de los 50 años.   Un seguimiento pediátrico puntual representa un gran beneficio que favorece la calidad de vida y salud de quienes tienen este trastorno genético, y para hablar de ello hemos invitado a la Dra. Roxana Rodríguez.   La Dra. Roxana Rodríguez nació y vive en Lima Perú. Estudió medicina en la Universidad Peruano Cayetano Heredia y realizó la residencia de pediatría en la misma institución. Actualmente trabaja como pediatra en la Clínica San Felipe y apoya a la Sociedad Peruana de Síndrome Down y a Colectivo 21 en el área médica. Tiene mucho interés por mejorar la calidad de atención a los pacientes con Síndrome Down y lleva un programa de atención integral dirigido a estos pacientes en su práctica médica.   Fuentes de información:   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30869484/.    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19786436/.    ¿Tienes algún comentario sobre este episodio o sugerencias de temas para un futuro podcast?  Escríbenos a pediatrasenlinea@childrenscolorado.org.  

Show Notes: Listen in as Jerry Calley shares how a simple lark trip to San Felipe became a love affair with this vibrant area. Get the scoop on what fuels Rotary's benevolence and Jerry's attraction to this slice of paradise. Key: Jerry Calley--Mr. Rotary Rotary's profound impact on San Felipe Serendipitous family engagement and attachment to area Unique Rotary fundraising events Jerry's move from Phoenix Baja Mar--Jerry's escape from the summer heat Best way to keep in shape ABOUT OUR PODCAST Turn Left at the Cactus is a locally operated podcast in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. This podcast is produced by Calyn Whedbee and co-hosted together with Tricia Sikes. We dropped our first podcast in the summer of 2022. And, honestly, given the demographic we are working with, we had absolutely no idea whether any of it would fly. And, honestly, we still don't know.  To our amusement and surprise, however, ourlistening base is growing --“poco a poco.”    Theprimary focus of Turn Left is discovering what foreign nationals, living and working here--full or part time--find so attractive about the area; why they moved here; and what they think is deserving of more attention. However, we don't always stick to the script, so virtually anything is possible. We drop episodes as often as we can interview people and get them into postproduction.  Given that we are retired, and that this is -- to use the cliché: a labor of love.  AND, given that life in SF tends to pull all of us in lots of different directions, we have opted out trying to stick to a specific production schedule. We “drop” when we can. If , however, you join the group on Facebook you'll always be the first to get a notification of the latest episode. Thanks for listening. Please support us by leaving a Like on Facebook and a Like and a Review on your favorite podcast host. It helps people find us. Saludos! Cal & Tricia contact us at: cactusleft@gmail.com *The views and opinions expressed by our guests are not necessarily ours*

In April 2019, Katherine Hammontre Sundquist embarked on a hike with friends and her beloved dog, Tootsie, in a national park near San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. Their destination was a picturesque waterfall. Before the hike, Katherine had injured her foot, and not long after beginning the trek, she informed her friends that her foot was hurting. She decided to stay back at the first set of pools with Tootsie while the others continued on to the waterfall. It would take the group approximately 50 minutes to reach the waterfall and return to where Katherine was waiting. However, by the time the group returned, both Kat and Tootsie had vanished. Despite extensive searches of the area, no trace of either Katherine or Tootsie has ever been found. As news of Kat's disappearance spread, rumors began to circulate within the community of San Felipe. People pointed fingers in various directions, but more than five years later, the mystery of what happened to Katherine Hammontre Sundquist remains unsolved.You can follow Desiree's efforts on social media at Katerine is still missing. If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Show Notes:  Dive into the heart of Baja where vibrant art meets seaside living! Join us at San Felipe's festive crafts fair as we capture the essence, charm, and voices of its people. From snowbirds to full-timers, get a quick glimpse of life in this coastal haven. Tune in for an episode filled with thoughts about San Felipe from crafts people, artisans, and craft fair-goers. Key Points: Artisans share San Felipe feelings  Crafting community bonds in Baja  Snowbirds finding refuge by sea  Baja fair boosts local creativity Our thanks to the San Felipe Brewing Company for organizing this annual event and for allowing us to wander around harassing people with our microphones! Thanks also to Linda Wiggins who agreed to be humiliated by dressing up as a seven foot giant cactus (which everyone thought was a pickle). And, very special thanks to the following individuals for agreeing to come out of their witness protection programs long enough to share their feelings about San Felipe. Cindy Coe Dave Borges Jeanie Young Bardakjian Kathy Thompson Dawn Molina Margaret Cefalu Sharon Walker Singing Tom Cary Mark Safara (we think his last name is fake) Charlotte (lady who hides pesos in jewelry) Sue & Connie hiding out in Pete's Camp under the guise of creating Christmas gifts. *If we missed anyone-or got your last names wrong-apologies. We're just not used to working in an environment that doesn't resemble an Isis cell. :-} Wishing all our listeners and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a positively wonderful Baja New Year! May we have a little rain. ;-) Salud! Cal & Tricia To reach us: cactusleft@gmail.com or messages via FB: Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast. Please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps people find us.

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Show Notes: Take a whirl with Cara Kociela,  a well-traveled oil field daughter, Navy welder-veteran, and caring spirit of San Felipe. From attending school on the island of Mallorca to charitable endeavors with the Tequila Pigs to Racing for Boobs, she dives into heartfelt stories, cultural insights, and community love that's truly special. Don't miss this globe-trotter's trajectory to philanthropy and creating a home in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. Key Points: Kara's global upbringing Navy service & Colorado roots Charity work with Tequila Pigs, Racing for Boobs & others San Felipe's community support Insights into local Mexican life This episode is sponsored by: MY BAJA NEST. My Baja Nest is located on highway 5 at Km 181.5 Are you looking for a quality home essential Christmas gift that is environmentally friendly ? Look no further than My Baja Nest. Located next to Rustique. And, tell Jeanie that you "turned left at the cactus!" ABOUT OUR PODCAST Turn Left at the Cactus is a locally operated podcast in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. This podcast is produced by Calyn Whedbee and co-hosted together with Tricia Sikes. We dropped our first podcast in the summer of 2022. And, honestly, given the demographic we are working with, we had absolutely no idea whether any of it would fly. And, honestly, we still don't know.  To our amusement and surprise, however, our listening base is growing --“poco a poco.”    The primary focus of Turn Left is discovering what foreign nationals, living and working here--full or part time--find so attractive about the area; why they moved here; and what they think is deserving of more attention. However, we don't always stick to the script, so virtually anything is possible. Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast also hosts two different “segments” in addition to the interviews with locals in our community: Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast also hosts two different “segments” in addition to the interviews with locals in our community: Forks in the Road—A deeper dive into organizations, businesses, events, happenings in and around San Felipe. Cactus Connection—A bi-weekly, quick review of what's on the San Felipe flow-chart for the next couple of weeks ahead.  [The views expressed by our guests may not always be our own. Nevertheless, we are open to all views for the simple reason that all views are what ultimately make up our community.] Please follow us on Face Book at:   "Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast" Thanks for listening! Cal Whedbee/Producer/Editor/Co-Host Tricia Sikes/Co-Host/Music Producer l

Get the lowdown on San Felipe's holiday happenings! From Thanksgiving dinners to craft fairs, and a scenic hike, this episode is your go-to guide for upcoming festive events. Plus, tips for New Year's and a sneak peek at a special arts and crafts beer fair. Join Cal as she flies solo on this vibrant voyage through some of San Felipe's upcoming best. Key Points: • Thanksgiving dinner spots around town• South Campo craft fair • Annual Sees candy sale by Rotary• Detour info for Highway five• Upcoming New Year's parties December 8 Arts&Craft Beer Fair Turn Left the Cactus booth Who's your Doggy? Raffle

La obesidad infantil es una epidemia global que afecta a niños y adolescentes a nivel mundial. En Estados Unidos, aproximadamente uno de cada cinco niños y adolescentes es obeso. Las tasas de obesidad son más altas en niños hispanos, afroamericanos y en niños de familias de bajos ingresos. Los niños con sobrepeso u obesidad tienen más probabilidades de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas. Además, esto representa un desafío de salud pública que afecta a muchos países y, sobre todo, aquellos con ingresos bajos y medianos, especialmente en zonas urbanas. Para hablar sobre este tema, nuestro invitado es el Dr. Wilder Alarcón Vásquez quien es Médico Pediatra por la Universidad Pediatra Cayetano Heredia, Profesor Auxiliar de Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia y Pediatra de Clínica San Felipe en Lima, Perú. Sus intereses son Pediatría Ambulatoria, Desarrollo Puericultura. Para el, lo más importante es ser papá de Javier de 12 años y Emilio de 6 años. ¿Tienes algún comentario sobre este episodio o sugerencias de temas para un futuro podcast? Escríbenos a pediatrasenlinea@childrenscolorado.org.

Show Notes: Dive into the eclectic buzz of San Felipe with Cal & Tricia! From the Shrimp Festival snafus to canine DNA raffles, get the lowdown on power glitches, fundraisers, and a dose of local happenings. For more information on items mentioned in the podcast: mosaic art workshop: rubiguzman@gmail.com art workshop series: armouryvonne@gmail.com equestrian center programs: lynn@horsesinbaja.com Please take the time to review our podcasts. Thank you!

SO3 EP51 San Felipe's Firefighting Evolution: An Interview with Lou Dezarn and Jay Dimoff   Show Notes (Notas del Episodio)  Listen in to this Fork in the Road as professional firefighters Lou Dezarn and Jay Dimoff recount their careers, their connections to the town, and their pivotal roles in supporting San Felipe's emergency services. From donating fire trucks to crafting a training vision for the future, this episode flames with stories, strategies, and heart!  Curious about San Felipe's fire department and emergency teams? You definitely will want to listen in on this conversation! Key Points Retired and semi-retired firefighters share their journey San Felipe's dramatic firefighting equipment transformation Training initiatives for the next firefighter generation Community interaction key to fire department evolution Advancing medical and fire services in San Felipe   ABOUT OUR PODCAST Turn Left at the Cactus is a locally operated podcast in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. This podcast is produced by Calyn Whedbee and co-hosted together with Tricia Sikes. We dropped our first podcast in the summer of 2022. And, honestly, given the demographic we are working with, we had absolutely no idea whether any of it would fly. And, honestly, we still don't know.  To our amusement and surprise, however, our listening base is growing --“poco a poco.”     The primary focus of Turn Left is discovering what foreign nationals, living and working here--full or part time--find so attractive about the area; why they moved here; and what they think is deserving of more attention. However, we don't always stick to the script, so virtually anything is possible. We drop episodes as often as we can interview people and get them into postproduction.  Given that we are retired, and that this is-- to use the cliché: a labor of love.  AND, given that life in SF tends to pull all of us in lots of different directions, we have opted out of tying ourselves to a specific production schedule. We “drop” episodes when we can. If, however, you join the group on Facebook you'll always be the first to get a notification of the latest episode. Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast also hosts two different “segments” in addition to the interviews with locals in our community:  Forks in the Road—A deeper dive into organizations, businesses, events, happenings in and around San Felipe. Cactus Connection—A bi-weekly, quick review of what's on the San Felipe flow-chart for the next couple of weeks ahead.  [The views expressed by our guests may not always be our own. Nevertheless, we are open to all views for the simple reason that all views are what ultimately make up our community.] If you are loving learning more about the many voices that help create the San Felipe community, please subscribe to our podcast and give us a LIKE on Spotify, Apple or your favorite podcast host. If you want to really make us smile and show us you really love the show(s) please feel free to drop us a “propina” at: ⁠https://ko-fi.com turnleftatthecactus⁠.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, however, please share us with your friends! If your business or organization would like to become a sponsor of an episode, please message us or email us: ⁠cactusleft@gmail.com⁠.  You provide your own promotional material, or, we can do it for you. Our in-house "jingle creator genius," Tricia Sikes, can even work with you on your very own advertising jingle! Either way, we will make sure your message gets out there. There is only one caveat to this offer.  Any sponsorships we accept must be from businesses or organizations with whom we have had good personal relations and whose services we can vouch for. Please follow us on Face Book at:  Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast Thanks for listening! Remember to Turn Left at the Cactus for NO BAD DAYS! Cal Whedbee/Producer/Editor/Co-Host Tricia Sikes/Music Producer/Co-Host

From Restaurants to Race Tracks: Cesar's Journey in San Felipe  Show Notes Dive into Cesar's vibrant life in San Felipe—from managing eateries, starting a race series, to charity work, to running a vacation rental business and tackling the expat-local dynamics. Get a taste of what motivates his myriad pursuits and how he embodies the spirit of a true San Felipe enthusiast.  Key Points Cesar's rise from food & beverage management at El Dorado Ranch to community involvement Parrot's Cracker and racing genesis Property management becomes Cesar's focus Desert Mayhem race series commences Tackling cultural nuances and energizing San Felipe   ABOUT OUR PODCAST Turn Left at the Cactus is a locally operated podcast in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. This podcast is produced by Calyn Whedbee and co-hosted together with Tricia Sikes. We dropped our first podcast in the summer of 2022. And, honestly, given the demographic we are working with, we had absolutely no idea whether any of it would fly. And, honestly, we still don't know.  To our amusement and surprise, however, our listening base is growing --“poco a poco.”    The primary focus of Turn Left is discovering what foreign nationals, living and working here--full or part time--find so attractive about the area; why they moved here; and what they think is deserving of more attention. However, we don't always stick to the script, so virtually anything is possible. We drop episodes as often as we can interview people and get them into postproduction.  Given that we are retired, and that this is -- to use the cliché: a labor of love.  AND, given that life in SF tends to pull all of us in lots of different directions, we have opted out trying to stick to a specific production schedule. We “drop” when we can. If , however, you join the group on Facebook you'll always be the first to get a notification of the latest episode. Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast also hosts two different “segments” in addition to the interviews with locals in our community: Forks in the Road—A deeper dive into organizations, businesses, events, happenings in and around San Felipe. Cactus Connection—A bi-weekly, quick review of what's on the San Felipe flow-chart for the next couple of weeks ahead.  [The views expressed by our guests may not always be our own. Nevertheless, we are open to all views for the simple reason that all views are what ultimately make up our community.] If you are loving learning more about the many voices that help create the San Felipe community, please subscribe to our podcast and give us a LIKE on Spotify, Apple or your favorite podcast host. If you want to really make us smile and show us you really love the show(s) please feel free to drop us a “propina” at: ⁠https://ko-fi.com turnleftatthecactus⁠.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, however, please share us with your friends! If your business or organization would like to become a sponsor of an episode, please message us or email us: ⁠cactusleft@gmail.com⁠.  You provide your own promotional material, or, we can do it for you. Our in-house "jingle creator genius," Tricia Sikes, can even work with you on your very own advertising jingle! Either way, we will make sure your message gets out there. There is only one caveat to this offer.  Any sponsorships we accept must be from businesses or organizations with whom we have had good personal relations and whose services we can vouch for. If you, or your organization have a special event you want to have mentioned and promoted, please don't hesitate to send us an email at cactusleft@gmail.com. We will make sure it gets a mention. Please follow us on Face Book at: Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast or on your favorite podcast host. We are also available through Audible and Alexa. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to TURN LEFT AT THE CACTUS! Cal Whedbee/Producer/Editor/Co-Host Tricia Sikes/Co-Host/Music Producer

Dive into the latest San Felipe buzz with Cal and Tricia on Cactus Connection! From wind-sensitive pups to local events, this episode is a lively rundown of what's been happening and what's coming up. Listen up for scoops on dog rescues, tasty eats, and vibrant venues in this community-centric podcast—your San Felipe Pod for staying in the know! ABOUT OUR PODCAST Turn Left at the Cactus is a locally operated podcast in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. This podcast is produced by Calyn Whedbee and co-hosted by Calyn and Tricia Sikes. We dropped our first podcast in the summer of 2022. And, honestly, given the demographic we are working with, had absolutely no idea whether any of it would fly. And, honestly, still don't know.  To our amusement and surprise, however, our listening base is growing --“poco a poco.”    The primary focus of Turn Left is discovering what foreign nationals, living and working here--full or part time--find so attractive about the area; why they moved here; and, what they think is deserving of more attention. However, we don't always stick to the script, so virtually anything is possible. We drop episodes as often as we can interview people and get them into postproduction.  Given that we are retired, and that this is … to use the cliché…a labor of love….AND, that life in SF tends to pull in lots of different directions….we have opted out of a specific time schedule. We “drop” when we can. If you join the group on Facebook, however, you'll always be the first to get the latest episode. Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast also hosts two different “segments” in addition to the interviews with locals in our community: Forks in the Road—A deeper dive into organizations, businesses, events, happenings in and around San Felipe. Cactus Connection—A bi-weekly, quick review of what's on the San Felipe flow-chart for the next couple of weeks ahead.    [The views expressed by our guests may not always be those of the hosts. However, it doesn't matter, we want to hear those views anyway.] If you are loving learning more about the many voices that make up our San Felipe community, please subscribe to our podcast and give us a LIKE on Spotify, Apple or your favorite podcast host.   You can make us really smile if you drop us a “propina” at: https://ko-fi.com turnleftatthecactus.  MOST IMPORTANTLY please share us with your friends! If your business or organization would like to become a sponsor of an episode, please message us or email us: cactusleft@gmail.com.  You write the promotional material or we can do it for you.  Either way, we will make sure your message gets out there. There is only one caveat to this offer.  Any sponsorships we accept must be from businesses or organizations with whom we have had good personal relations and whose services we can vouch for. You can follow us on FaceBook at: Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast Remember to: TURN LEFT AT THE CACTUS For NO BAD DAYS! Thanks for listening!

From Marigolds to Turnips: Dia de los Muertos 101 Show Notes In this Fork in the Road we take a quick dive into Dia de Los Muertos, a tradition rich in history and culture, where the deceased are celebrated and remembered. Discover the significance of sugar skulls and how Catrinas symbolize life's cyclical nature. And, see how Halloween's origins intertwine with this colorful Mexican celebration. Join us for an interesting journey from ancient Aztec rituals to European traditions to modern parades! Key Points • The evolution of sugar skulls • Catrinas: 19th century humorous take on mortality • Halloween: From Celtic roots to trick or treat • Dia de Los Muertos: A joyful remembrance and celebration • The evolution of a few shared traditions ABOUT OUR PODCAST Turn Left at theCactus is a locally operated podcast in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. This podcast is produced by Calyn Whedbee and co-hosted by Calyn and Tricia Sikes. We dropped our first podcast in the summer of 2022. And, honestly, given the demographic we are working with, had absolutely no idea whether any of it would fly. And, honestly, still don't know.  To our amusement and surprise, however, our listenership is really growing! As is said in Spanish: “poco a poco.”     The primary focus of Turn Left is discovering what foreign nationals, who live and work here--full or part time--find so attractive about the area; why they moved here; and, what they think is deserving of more attention. However, we don't always stick to the script, so virtually side conversation is possible. We drop episodes as often as we can interview people and get them into post-production and uploaded.  Given that we are two old retired women, and, that this is … to use the cliché…a labor of love. AND, given that life in SF tends--especially in the winter months--tends to pull us in lots of different directions, we have chosen to not tie ourselves down to a specific time schedule. We“drop” episodes when time allows. If you join our group on Facebook or subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast host, you'll always be the first to be notified of the latest episodes. In addition to the interviews with locals from our community, Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast also hosts two unique “segments” : Forks in the Road—A closer look at organizations, businesses, events, happenings in and around San Felipe. Cactus Connection—A bi-weekly, quick review of what's on the San Felipe flow-chart for the next couple of weeks ahead.  [The views expressed by our guests may not always be shared by us. However, it doesn't really matter, because those views are also an integral part of what makes us a very special community.] If you are loving learning more about the many voices that make up our San Felipe community, please subscribe to our podcast and give us a LIKE on Spotify, Apple or your favorite podcast host. If you really want to show your appreciation for what we are providing the community, please drop us a “propina” at: https://ko-fi.com/turnleftatthecactus.  MOST IMPORTANTLY please share us with your friends! If your business or organization would like to become a sponsor of an episode, please message us or email us: cactusleft@gmail.com.  You provide the promotional material, or, we can do it for you. Either way, we will make sure your message gets out there. And, don't forget. We have the amazing "jingle-ist," Tricia Sikes--in house--to create your very own jingle. [There is only one caveat to this offer.  Any sponsorships we accept must be from businesses or organizations with whom we have had good personal relations and for whose services we can vouch.] Thanks for listening! Please follow us on FaceBook at: Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast Remember to TURN LEFT AT THE CACTUS For NO BAD DAYS!

SO 3 EP 47: Margaritas & Retirement Dreams: Settling in San Felipe Show Notes: Nicole Trammell Woolpert and Paul Woolpert unpack their journey from seasoned professionals to blissful retirees in San Felipe. They share laugh-out-loud anecdotes, talks on local life, and the affordability that fast-tracked their retirement plans, peppered with tales of community warmth and quirky adjustment quirks. Get ready for a tale of transformation under the Mexican sun! Key Points Ex-pro basketball coach retires in San Felipe San Felipe's warm community charm Learning to embrace "Mañana" culture Traveling with dogs The real safety of life in Mexico  Retirement made possible by Baja's cost of living Best Quotes • "I was a professional basketball coach for about 35 years until I retired recently. And Nicole and I decide this, this is the place for us to, to end our lives." LOL • "I was actually invited to the Olympic training camp, so I spent time in Colorado Springs." • "On the way back we were in Campo Ocotillo and saw a little sign for a lot for sale and decide to buy that day." • "The sooner you learn this, the more comfortable you're gonna be here. Manana does not mean tomorrow. It does not mean the next day. And there's a really, really good chance. It actually doesn't even mean next week." • "'cause we don't know if they're, if they're feral or if they're friendly or if whatever. But there are just too many and we need to, that's something that needs to be taken care of." TO SUPPORT TURN LEFT AT THE CACTUS Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, and FOLLOW us on Face Book. And, we wouldn't say no to a propina  (a tip) at: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.ko-fi.com/turnleftatthecactus⁠⁠⁠ ! Gracias! If you, your organization, or, your business would like to sponsor an episode, please email us at cactusleft@gmail.com.--or--DM us via FB Messenger or What'sAp. [*We choose our sponsors very carefully. If you hear us talking about products or services it's because we have tried the product or service, and, can vouch for it.*] If your organization or business has an event that you'd like us to mention, please email us at cactusleft@gmail.com.--or--DM us via FB Messenger or What'sAp. Thanks for listening! Your Co-Hosts, Cal & Tricia **The views expressed by our guests may not necessarily be our own.* ABOUT THE PODCAST Turn Left at the Cactus is a locally operated podcast in San Felipe, Baja, Mexico. This podcast has a primary focus of discovering what foreign nationals who live and work here--full or part time--find so attractive about the area, why they moved here, and what they think is deserving of more attention. However, we don't always stick to the script, so anything is possible. We drop episodes as often as we can interview people and San Felipe life doesn't interfere. If you have a suggestion of someone you think should be interviewed, please email us at: cactusleft@gmail.com Please put: Suggested Guest in the Subject Line. If you have announcements you'd like us to mention, email us at: ⁠cactusleft@gmail.com⁠. We will do our best to get them on the show in a timely manner. Producer/Audio Editor/Co-Host: Calyn Whedbee  Music Producer/ Co-Host: Tricia Sikes    Theme music composed and written by Tricia Sikes. Vocals Ai generated.

As a young man, Jerry L'Ecuyer landed a dream job driving a camping tour bus that shuttled young, single foreigners on camping trips throughout the United States. “I still think about that job today. It was way too much fun, and they actually paid us. It was wrong.” A perk of the job, Jerry spent his off-seasons traveling and reconnecting with his new friends. “I learned to ski in Austria; I didn't have a lot of worries; I was single. One of the off-seasons (1984), we did a real overland voyage from London to South Africa by truck.” In this Slow Baja conversation, we discuss that epic four-month drive from England to South Africa in a Bedford truck—meeting his South African wife, discovering “Overland” gear, and building a brand and a lifestyle around Tembo Tusk. It's a little behind the man and a little behind the brand today with Jerry L'Ecuyer on Slow Baja. Check out Jerry's San Felipe property here. Watch this Podcast on YouTube. Learn more about Tembo Tusk. Get your Baja Insurance here. Learn more about Slow Baja Adventures.

En este episodio muy especial de Songmess Chile nos adentramos en el legado de una de las bandas más importantes para la creación de este podcast y mi propio desarrollo como periodista: Dënver. Para empezar a contar esta historia nos reunimos con uno de los fundadores del queridísimo dúo, Milton James, que nos cuenta sobre los inicios de la banda en San Felipe, a las afueras de Santiago, y su ascenso al panteón de los dioses del indie chileno. Más allá de la nostalgia, también nos sumergimos en el gran proyecto solista de Milton, desglosando detalles de sus discos Pretemporada y Recado Mistral, proyectos paralelos como Nueva Orleáns y De Janeiros, su trabajo como productor para otros artistas, y la búsqueda constante de nuevos retos y sonidos para expandir su universo. Es un honor darle la bienvenida a Milton James a Songmess; otro sueño hecho realidad. Que lo disfruten! Playlist: Milton James, Dënver, Nueva Orleáns y Vicenta + Cabiria. Milton James Bandcamp: https://mltnjames.bandcamp.com/album/pretemporada Milton James Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZhCWMfvrmKi7tWvdOsSJK?si=BuvhIBoTRtOpbiqErCyFPw Milton James YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiltonJames Milton James Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miltonjamesm Milton James Twitter / X: https://x.com/miltonjames_ Milton James Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mltn.james/ Dënver Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0KPHupxNcc9XMQ0SSn3LKo?si=oCF3WfcdQS-WbLv343i4aQ Dënver YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denverlabanda Dënver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losdenver/ Dënver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duodenver Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter / X: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi0…28a362f272df431c Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.