Local news reports from Playas de Rosarito and Mazatlán

In Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, flower merchants report an increase in demand for cempasúchil flowers ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations. While demand from residents and schools is rising, vendors face higher costs due to climate-related issues, including heat and Santa Ana winds affecting crops. Merchants expressed concern that potential rainfall could impact consumer foot traffic.

In Mazatlán, Sinaloa, municipal lifeguards from the Aquatic Rescue Squadron rescued a swimmer at Playa Norte who entered the water despite dangerous surf conditions. After being brought to shore and receiving a medical evaluation, the individual was presented to a civic judge for disregarding safety warnings and endangering themselves.