Oil, soy, copper all go bust in Latin America Oct 11, 2008
Associated Press writers Alan Clendenning in Sao Paulo, Brazil; Dan Keane in La Paz, Bolivia; Rachel Jones in Caracas, Venezuela; Eduardo Gallardo in Santiago, Chile, and Mayra Pertossi in Buenos Aires, Argentina contributed to this report. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Norbert Weakens But Still Hurricane Off Mexico Coast Oct 10, 2008
Norbert had maximum sustained winds of 115 miles per hour (185 km per hour) and is expected to make landfall north of the city of La Paz, likely missing a direct hit on the beach resort of Los Cabos, a popular destination for US tourists. Norbert is likely to pummel into the agricultural states of Sonora and Sinaloa early on Sunday. (Planet Ark, United States)
Hurricane Norbert strengthens in Pacific off Mexico Oct 8, 2008
The storm, which is the seventh hurricane of the East Pacific season, appeared to be on track to pass closer to the city of La Paz. Norbert was located about 500 miles south of the southern tip of the peninsula. (Scientific American)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports Passenger Traffic Decrease of 13.9% for August 2008 Sep 9, 2008
5 thousand passengers, La Paz with 8 ... In the case of the Tijuana airport, this decline was principally due to a reduction in traffic on the routes to Guadalajara, Mexico City, Culiacan, Guanajuato, Morelia, Hermosillo, Aguascalientes, La Paz, Monterrey, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Uruapan, Los Mochis, Ciudad Juarez, Tepic and Colima ... The decline at the Guadalajara airport was due to a decrease in traffic on the routes to and from Tijuana, Mexicali, Los Mochis, Hermosillo, Cuernavaca, Puerto... (PR Newswire)
Savant Explorations Ltd. Acquires Two Properties Totalling 339.46 Square Kilometres in the Santa Eulalia-Bismark Sector of Mexico's Polymetallic Carbonate Replacement Belt Sep 9, 2008
John McClintock, president of Savant, commented that this new land acquisition is a further step in Savant's aggressive plan to build a large land package of highly prospective polymetallic properties in Mexico's Carbonate Replacement Deposits (CRD) Belt, well known for its large tonnage, high unit value ores, as currently being mined from some of Mexico's largest lead/zinc/silver/(copper) deposits including Bismark (Chihuahua State), La Paz (San Luis de Potosi State) and Charcas (San Luis de... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Vista Announces Paredones Amarillos Feasibility Study Results and Provides Update on Permitting Status for the Project Sep 8, 2008
As previously reported, earlier in 2008 Vista announced that it had received correspondence from the local La Paz office of the Mexican Environmental and Natural Resource Service ("SEMARNAT") which indicates that staff in that office are of the opinion that the Change of Land Use Permit approved by SEMARNAT in 1997 in relation to the Paredones Amarillos gold Project is no longer valid. This permit is necessary for the development of the project to proceed. (Canada Newswire)
* World News Quick Take Aug 26, 2008
The storm had maximum sustained winds of 75kph on Sunday evening and was centered about 60km southwest of the state capital of La Paz. UNITED KINGDOM. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tropical Storm Julio hits Mexican coast Aug 25, 2008
It was located about 50 miles (85 kilometers) west-northwest of the state capital of La Paz on Sunday night. Authorities say they evacuated more than 2,500 families living along riverbeds on the coast. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mexico on alert for tropical storm "Julio" Aug 25, 2008
According to the National Water Commission (CNA), Julio would reach land 25 km northwest of Agua Blanca, which is some 70 km southwest of La Paz, capital of Baja California Sur. Although "Julio" was labeled "moderate" at the dangerous level,authorities warned against possible increase in its strength. (Xinhuanet, China)
Navy cruiser San Diego met its demise in WWI Aug 25, 2008
On Jan. 21, 1915, the ship suffered near disaster while cruising in the Gulf of California near La Paz, Mexico. Ensign Robert Cary was taking readings of the steam and air pressure in the boilers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gulf of Mexico Aug 20, 2008
Hurricane hot spots (satellite images). GOES images courtesy the Caribbean. (The Palm Beach Post)
PalmBeachPost.com: Regional Radar Image Aug 20, 2008
com: Regional Radar Image. Animated Doppler radar images. (The Palm Beach Post)
PB County, TCoast Aug 19, 2008
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Southern tip of Florida Aug 19, 2008
South Florida regional radar. South Florida regional radar. (The Palm Beach Post)
Russian pullback in doubt as Condoleezza Rice and US aid troops head for Georgia Aug 18, 2008
He scolded Moscow for its attacks on Georgia, and warned it had put Russia s post-Cold War relations with the West at risk". To begin to repair the damage to its relations with the United States, Europe, and other nations, and to begin restoring its place in the world, Russia must keep its word and act to end this crisis, he declared. In Gori, Major-General Borisov denied Georgian claims that there had been looting and widespread destruction. There s been some talk that the city is destroyed,... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Military)
PalmBeachPost.com: Caribbean basin satellite Aug 15, 2008
Hurricane season forecasts, maps, satellite images - Storm2008. Satellite and radar images. (The Palm Beach Post)
Minorities often a majority of the U.S. population under 20 Aug 7, 2008
People 65 or older made up 25 percent or more of the population in 24 counties, led by La Paz, Arizona, home to the Colorado River Indian Reservation, where they make up 32 percent. Most of the counties with disproportionately high populations 65 and older are in Florida, Texas and Michigan. (International Herald Tribune)
Swim With Whale Sharks Aug 6, 2008
Nearest major cities: Los Cabos, about 50 miles southwest of Cabo Pulmo, and La Paz, about 84 miles northwest. Getting there: From the Los Cabos airport, it's about a two-hour drive; from La Paz, about 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports on the Announcement of Aerocalifornia's Suspension Jul 25, 2008
Aerocalifornia currently has operations in five of the Company's 12 airports (Guadalajara, Hermosillo, La Paz, Los Mochis and Tijuana), representing over 40% of total traffic in the La Paz and Los Mochis airports, which in terms of size, are the seventh and eleventh airports, respectively ... Company Description: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates twelve airports throughout Mexico's Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four... (PR Newswire)
High Economic Value Set On Threatened Mexican Mangroves Jul 24, 2008
A report published in 1984 indicated that 23 percent of the mangrove forests near La Paz were eliminated between 1973 and 1981. The researchers weighed economic, geographic and ecological factors and determined that a hectare (10,000 square meters, or roughly 2. (Science Daily)
Dolly reaches hurricane strength Jul 23, 2008
David De La Paz / EPAAbout 23,000 people have been evacuated from Mexcio's Tamaulipas state as Hurricane Dolly approaches. Hundreds of residents braced for the storm's arrival at this shelter in Matamoros on Tuesday. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Updates 2008 Guidance Jul 16, 2008
Company Description: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates twelve airports throughout Mexico's Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo; and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and Los Mochis. In February 2006, GAP's shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "PAC" and on the... (PR Newswire)
U.S. gives Mexico no-strings $400 million for drug war Jun 28, 2008
HUETAMO, Mexico - Victor de la Paz was riding back from school on a January evening with a friend, just three blocks from home, when uniformed men emerged from the darkness and motioned for them to stop ... De la Paz, 16, slumped to the ground in his bloodied school uniform, already fatally wounded as the soldiers wrestled his body from the car. (MSNBC -- Race)
Suddenly...berto On The Welterweight Brink Jun 13, 2008
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D.C. United Forms Partnership With Bolivian Club May 15, 2008
Club Bolivar is in La Paz, one of the Bolivia's two capital cities. Since the team was founded in 1925 it has won 27 league championships. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Head south of the border May 14, 2008
The inn is five minutes from the fishing village of Pueblo La Playa and downtown San Jose del Cabo; 30 minutes from Cabo San Lucas; an hour to the art colony of Todo Santos or an hour from La Paz. In the evening, stroll with the locals along streets lined with art galleries, shops and gourmet restaurants around Plaza Mijares in San Jose del Cabo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Vista Gold Corp. Updates Status of Permit for Paredones Amarillos Project May 9, 2008
Vista is currently evaluating the options for validation of the permit, which include initiating legal or administrative action seeking the annulment of the opinion rendered by the La Paz office of the Mexican Environmental and Natural Resource Service (SEMARNAT) (referred to in Vista's press release dated April 30, 2008). Management has held meetings with senior government officials in Baja California Sur in the last week and will be meeting with senior government officials in Mexico City in... (PR Newswire)
The Budget-Friendly Skies May 8, 2008
Other destinations worth a look: Aguascalientes, Chetumal, Ciudad del Carmen (Campeche), Ciudad Obreg;n (Sonora), La Paz, Los Mochis, Torre;n ... Other destinations worth a look: Chihuahua, Hermosillo, Huatulco, La Paz, Le;n/Baj;o ... La Paz (Baja California Sur) Long before there was Los Cabos, this tropical capital city drew sun-seekers and sports fishermen; its appeal only increases by contrast with the commercialized tip of the peninsula. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Food, music make for Cinco de Mayo fun May 6, 2008
On Sunday, Elsa De La Paz, owner of Mami s Mexican restaurant, said she was satisfied with the turnout, considering the weather didn t cooperate ... We want it to be a fun family event and we want to give back to the community, De La Paz said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
American Kidnappings In Tijuana May 4, 2008
Descending the road that drops 11,800 feet over 40 miles from La Paz to the Amazon basin has become a popular challenge for cyclists, but at least 13 have died on the journey in the last 10 years. China and Tibet: The Chinese government announced a lockdown on the Tibetan capital of Lhasa from May 1 to June 20 to prevent any disruption of the Olympic torch parade through Tibet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Eclipse Bulletins Available May 2, 2008
This eclipse is a member of , in the same family as the "Big One" on July 11, 1991, which I was fortunate enough to see from La Paz, Mexico. It remains the only total solar eclipse I've seen, but it was a great one. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
historic mansions, plazas and churches May 2, 2008
After a museum or two, head just a few blocks to Avenida de la Paz, a street lined with upscale shops, bars and restaurants, including Cluny, which serves crepes stuffed with everything from corn fungus (huitaloche, a delicacy in Mexico), to salmon and zucchini flower (flor de calabaza). Now, a choice: Enjoy a table or get the food to go and picnic in one of San Angel's plazas or under a pine tree in the San Jacinto Church courtyard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
SHOULD GV SECEDE FROM PIMA COUNTY? Apr 11, 2008
La Paz County was created from part of Yuma County on Jan. 1, 1983. Tourism and agriculture are its leading businesses. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Launch 'Spring Savings' Fare Sale With More Than 100 Fares Under $100 Mar 27, 2008
One-way fares for Mexico travel start at $119 between Los Angeles and La Paz or Loreto ... $116 -- Palm Springs $131 -- Juneau, Alaska $219 -- Anchorage, Alaska $239 Between San Francisco and: One-way fare: -- Palm Springs $69 -- Seattle $73 -- Portland $89 -- Anchorage or Juneau $249 Between Los Angeles and: One-way fare: -- Santa Rosa $59 -- Reno $80 -- Portland or Seattle $81 -- Boise, Idaho $98 -- La Paz or Loreto, Mexico $119 -- Guadalajara, Mexico $129 -- Mexico City $149 -- Anchorage or... (PR Newswire)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. Announces General Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting Mar 26, 2008
Company Description: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout Mexico's Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Bajio, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and Los Mochis. In February 2006, GAP's shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "PAC" and on the Mexican... (PR Newswire)
Citizenship in Death for Some US Troops Mar 25, 2008
At Lance Cpl. Juan Lopez's July 4, 2004, funeral in the central Mexican town of San Luis de la Paz, Mexican soldiers demanded that the U.S. Marine honor guard surrender their arms, even though the rifles were ceremonial. Earlier, the Mexican Defense Department had denied the Marines' request to conduct the traditional 21-gun salute, saying foreign troops were not permitted to bear arms on Mexican soil. (Time.com)
Whistles For Women In Thailand Mar 23, 2008
Bolivia: Airlines flying to Bolivia have recently been refusing to accept passengers who do not have valid yellow fever vaccinations, according to a March 14 report by the U.S. Embassy in La Paz. Because of recent heavy rains, the government has decreed that arriving travelers must be vaccinated for the disease, cases of which have occurred in Paraguay and Argentina for the first time in decades. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Revolution get nod for SuperLiga Mar 15, 2008
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Colombian rebels release 4 hostages Feb 28, 2008
Venezuelan state radio called the operation "Camino a La Paz," or "Path to Peace.". "Such a kidnapping surely tears out one's insides," Daniel Polanco, the youngest of Gloria Polanco's three sons, told Caracol Radio, a Colombian network, in Caracas, where he waited for her. (International Herald Tribune)
UT Southwestern surgeons complete North Texas' first single-incision gallbladder removal Feb 28, 2008
He has a visiting faculty appointment at the Hospital de la Paz, in Durango, where he frequently teaches other surgeons advanced techniques in minimal-access surgery. Dr. Rivas has also successfully performed another single-incision cholecystectomy and a single-incision appendectomy. (EurekAlert!)
Sunny Mexican Riviera cruises from just $499 Feb 26, 2008
The ship departs on two dates April 3 and 16 en route visiting Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and La Paz. Three days at sea are also part of the itinerary. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Raúl Castro becomes Cuban president Feb 25, 2008
"He has had the career path that goes all the way back to the Granma," said one delegate, Teovaldo de la Paz Venega, a garbage collector, referring to the yacht on which the Castro brothers arrived with their ragtag rebel force in 1956. "He has the confidence of the people.". (International Herald Tribune)
Mario Aguilar | Green Valley NewsGreen Valley residents Jon and Rey Otto think back to the time they spent sailing. Jan 25, 2008
Battling 40 mph winds, they made La Paz for Christmas, taking four weeks to explore the Baja, gather a sack of backed up mail, and find ATMs and places that would make change ... Crossing the sea again with a new friend on board at the Millennium, they revisited old haunts, including La Paz, and docked at Mazatlan in time for Carnival, nearly 200 miles from their last anchorage ... Christmas 1998: Port into La Paz and explore villages and resupply. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
World's Largest Shark Species at Risk, Expert Says Jan 18, 2008
Stefan Lovgren in La Paz, Mexicofor January 17, 2008 ... The Bay of La Paz, though busy with fishing boats and divers, is a safe zone for these rare and threatened animals. (National Geographic)
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Launch 'Spring on These Deals' Fare Sale Jan 15, 2008
$129 -- Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico; La Paz, Mexico; Loreto, Mexico; or Manzanillo, Mexico $159 Between Los Angeles and: One-way fare: -- Santa Rosa $69 -- Reno $79 -- Los Cabos, Seattle or Spokane, Wash. $99 -- Puerto Vallarta $104 -- Portland $109 -- Cancun $110 -- Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo or Mazatlan $119 -- La Paz, Loreto or Mexico City, Mexico $129 -- Lewiston, Idaho; Pullman, Wash ... $112 -- Cancun $120 -- Bend or Eugene $124 -- Boise or Puerto Vallarta $129 -- Klamath Falls,... (PR Newswire)
America qualified for Copa Libertadores for the sixth time in its 91-year history. Jan 13, 2008
America claims tourney; Atlas gets La Paz in playoff ... Atlas will face Bolivia's La Paz FC in a playoff for a berth in the tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Club America wins InterLiga for spot in Copa Libertadores Jan 13, 2008
Atlas will face Bolivia's La Paz FC in a playoff for a berth in the tournament. Salvador Cabanas, Rodrigo Lopez, Jose de Jesus Mosqueda, Oscar Rojas and German Villa converted Club America's penalty kicks. (International Herald Tribune)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports Passenger Traffic Increase of 11.1% for December 2007 Jan 10, 2008
4% at the La Paz airport as a result of the decreased traffic on the routes to Tijuana and Guadalajara, which beginning on December 1st, ceased operating from the La Paz airport ... Company Description: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates twelve airports throughout Mexico's Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities:... (PR Newswire)
Welcome To The Biosphere Jan 10, 2008
Chiapas: The evergreen cloud forest in the rugged mountains of Jaltenango de la Paz creates 12 different microclimates that provide a crucial refuge for such plants as Spanish cedar and mahogany, and animals such as quetzal birds, jaguars and toucans. Huatulco, Oaxaca: Encompassing coral reefs and tropical dry forests in the midst of an area long popular with beach tourists, this reserve's 2006 designation protects endangered sea turtles, dolphins and purple sea snails. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Follow the Reader 2007: Across the Americas Dec 31, 2007
On a recent trip to Baja California, we stayed at La Concha Beach Club Resort in La Paz, where its location on the outskirts of town makes you feel as if you are on your own private island ... The hotel's Las Palmas Restaurant was not only the most convenient but also the best restaurant we found in La Paz ... Contact: La Concha Hotel, Carretera a Pichilingue Km. 5, C.P. 23010, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Severn Trent to build desalination plant in Mexico Dec 25, 2007
has won a contract to design and build a desalination plant for the Maravia Country Club Estates in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Fort Washington, Pa. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Brothers Sentenced For Roles In Deadly Drug Cartel Dec 18, 2007
Arellano Felix and his alleged right-hand man, Manuel Arturo Villarreal Heredia, were captured in August 2006 during a U.S. Coast Guard raid aboard a sport-fishing boat off the coast of La Paz, Mexico. In September, Arellano Felix pleaded guilty to conspiring to run the cartel and laundering millions of dollars. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Services To Be Held For Slain New Mexico Police Officer Dec 17, 2007
A visitation and rosary for 43-year-old Susan Kuchma is being held Monday at the Santa Maria De La Paz Church in Santa Fe, N.M.. She'll be buried in that city the following day. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Mexico race is man’s dream come true Nov 13, 2007
It starts in Ensenada and it ends in La Paz, Mexico. Maine s friend, Rod Stauber, also turned 40 this year. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Do your homework before buying - avoid Mexican real estate hangover Nov 12, 2007
Linda Neil, founder of the Settlement Co., a title and escrow firm in La Paz, Mexico, sees it all the time. "People see a beautiful piece of property, ask who owns it, maybe some Mexican will represent himself as the owner. He forgets to say his wife and 10 children have an interest, or it was inherited but never went through probate," Neil says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Kathleen Pender: Tales of buying property south of the border Nov 12, 2007
So last year, he decided to look for a place in Los Barriles, a once-sleepy fishing community south of La Paz on the western shore of the Sea of Cortez. He asked real estate agents whether there was anything under $200,000. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Diseases threaten Mexico flood victims Nov 8, 2007
David De La Paz / EPAPeople affected by Mexican floods line up to receive goods and clothes Wednesday in Villahermosa, Mexico. Around 1,500 helicopter flights full of humanitarian aid have notbeen enough to meet demand. (MSNBC -- International)
Mexico's Strong Flood Response Nov 7, 2007
David De La Paz / EPA Article Tools. Images of filthy water engulfing Mexico's southern city as residents clung to the rooftops were reminiscent of the flooding that devastated New Orleans in 2005. (Time.com)
Mexican Drug Lord Gets Life In Prison Nov 6, 2007
Arellano Felix was captured during a U.S. Coast Guard-led raid off La Paz, Mexico, and towed back to San Diego aboard his 43-foot yacht, the Dock Holiday. The arrest at sea came after an intense manhunt, during which the State Department had offered a $5 million reward for the drug lord's capture. (CBS News)
Diving Into Acapulco Nov 4, 2007
"When seeking a quiet spot to gather my thoughts I head for La Capilla de la Paz, located on top of the mountain in the Las Brisas area of Acapulco. This church is marked by an immense cross, more than 200 feet tall, which you can see from virtually anywhere in the city. It is very peaceful place that offers breathtaking views of the Acapulco Bay. La Capilla de la Paz is open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. It is usually crowded only at mass time.". From here to there. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
In Mexico: A refuge in a 'dreamy' landscape Nov 2, 2007
" In the late 1990s, the couple bought three parcels of land, paying cash because foreigners cannot hold mortgages in Mexico. They later sold the smallest piece to finance a starter home and studio, a 204-square-meter, or 2,200-square-foot, building. Now, the long, light-filled space upstairs is Freeman's studio. Downstairs is Winningham's darkroom, a guest bedroom, a garage and a tack room for their riding gear. In 2002, they decided they could commute to Houston, so they began work on a main... (International Herald Tribune)
Cheap Flights to Monterrey, Mexico Oct 25, 2007
Daily flights with stops are available from Monterrey (MTY) to Ciudad Obregon, La Paz, Merida, Puerto Vallarta, and Tuxtla Gutierrez ... Regional airline Aeroliteral, owned by Aeromexico, uses Monterrey Airport (MTY) as a major hub with flights from Acapulco, Chihuahua, Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad Jurez, Ciudad Obregn, Culiacn, Durango, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, La Paz, Len, Mrida, Mexicali, Piedras Negras, Puebla, San Luis Potos, Tampico, Tijuana, Torren, Veracruz, and Villahermosa. (Suite101.com)
Home Director Teams With Resort Technical Services in Mexico Oct 25, 2007
Loreto Bay is a high-end luxury resort being developed north of La Paz on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico with homes in the $400,000 to $2,500,000 price range,'' said Ricardo Rodriguez, President of Resort Technical Services. In addition to inspiring architecture, these homebuyers want modern communications and control products with exciting entertainment amenities, and that's where Home Director comes in. (Primezone Releases)
Cheap Flights: Mexico City Region Oct 23, 2007
Budget Airline Alma de Mexico flies to Puebla Airport (PBC) from Guadalajara (GDL), La Paz, Los Mochis, Monterrey (MTY), and Puerta Vallarta. Budget airlines Aero California flies to Puebla Airport (PBC) from Guadalajara (GDL) and Tijuana (TIJ). (Suite101.com)
WHAT TO DO WITH THE HOMELESS Oct 15, 2007
- Ray Simpson, 74, La Paz, Mexico. The large-scale mental hospitals were dismantled in the 1960s and no replacement has ever been implemented. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)