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This section includes news articles, news releases, media advisories, photos and visual information boards generated by the Border Project. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view some of these files. The free download can be found at www.adobe.com 
November 23, 1999
YOUTH SAY "NO THANKS" TO THANKSGIVING PARTY Students Denounce Tijuana Nightclub Enticements Distributed in 10 South Bay High Schools
Media Advisory — html

November 13, 1999
El Informador: Empleados de Estacionamientos Fronterizos Aprenden Cσmo Lidiar con Posibles Conductores Ebrios
texto completo — html
pdf

October 30, 1999
El Informador: National City Incrementa Operativos Para Reducir el Consumo de Alcohol Entre los Menores

October 20, 1999
SDPD to Train Border-Area Businesses in Emergency Response - For a Safer San Ysidro Community and Improved Business
Media Advisory — html

June 30, 1999
Teens Sign DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE From Alcohol-Related Crime, Violence, Injury & Death
Media Advisory — html

May 28, 1999
NEW D.U.I. CHECKPOINT + OPERATION SAFE CROSSING  - Free Tequila Poppers Could Cost You More Than $10-Thousand 
Media Advisory — html
North County Times · Teen drinking discouraged at border
Article
The Daily Californian · Coalition launches campaign against drunken driving 
Article
North County Times · Oceanside - Border braces for teen drinkers 
Article

May 19, 1999
The Daily Californian — Task force to address of border drinking
Article

March 26, 1999
U.S. & Mexico Businesses Support Operation Safe Crossing Donate Designated Driver Incentives for Spring Break 1999
News Release — html
Businesses Work to Reduce Spring Break Drinking; Business Owners in U.S. and Mexico Support Operation Safe Crossing -   Distribute FREE Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Designated Drivers 
Media Advisory — html

March 17, 1999
North County Times,  - Thornhill's view
cartoon

March 15, 1999
Non-profit Public Health & Safety Organization Mourns Recent Alcohol-related Death -  Asks for Swift Policy Changes  
Media Advisory — html
North County Times — 1 Killed in auto crash, Night of Partying in Tijuana leads to tragic end 
Article

March 12, 1999
Spring Break College Drinking Problems & Solutions  - Local and National Initiatives
Media Advisory — html
March 13-14, 1999
The Daily Californian:  Border Boozing problem tackled
Article

February 10, 1999
High-Tech Scanner to Detect Fake ID's -  During Valentine's Day Weekend - Operation safe Crossing  
News Release — html
Test I.D. Scanners Unveiled for Valentine’s Day Weekend -Operation safe Crossing
Media Advisory — html

December 30, 1998
This New Year's Weekend U.S. Partiers Returning From Mexico Face Harsher Punishment for Alcohol-Related Law Violations 
News Release — html

October 26 through October 29, 1998
Data Show Reduction in Saturday Night Cross-Border Partiers; Law Enforcement Continue Operation This Halloween Weekend 
Media Advisory / News Briefing — html
Survey Shows Significant Reduction in Those Crossing to Party in Tijuana Bars; Law Enforcement operation Continues This Weekend
News Release — html
Data Show Reduction in Saturday Night Cross-Border Partiers; Law Enforcement Continue Operation This Halloween Weekend 
Media Advisory — html

September 4, 1998
Operation Safe Crossing Gears Up for Labor Day Weekend Tourists Heading to Baja 
News Release — html
Community Calls for Continued Support for Operation Safe Crossing & Border Crackdown  - Labor Day Weekend Marks One-Year Anniversary of Bi-National Law Enforcement Task Force 
Media Advisory — html 

August 31, 1998
Baja California Bar Staff Learn How To Spot False U.S. ID Cards  
Media Advisory — html

August 18, 1998
Tijuana Bars Welcome Responsible Beverage Service Training - Join Bi-National Project to Reduce U.S. Teen and Binge Drinking
News Release — html

July 2, 1998
Operation Safe Crossing Gears Up Enforcement for July 4th Weekend As Coalition Proposes Additional Strategies
News Release — html
Community Members Support Operation Safe Crossing and Border Crackdown: Urge Penalties for Those Who Carry False ID
Media Advisory — html 
July/August 1998 
Prevention Pipeline,  Safe Crossing 
Article 

April 10, 1998
Tijuana Closes Popular Bar Due to Numerous Minors; San Diego-Tijuana Law Enforcement Actions Continue
News Release — html
Media Advisory — html

April 8, 1998
Latino MADD Group Joins Effort to Curb Spring Break Partying in Tijuana
Media Advisory — html

April 3, 1998
San Diego and Tijuana Law Enforcement, Community and Public Health Agencies Set to Curb Spring Break Partying in Tijuana
Media Advisory — html

April 1, 1998
New San Diego / Tijuana Police Task Force Takes Action on Spring Break Partying in Tijuana
News Release — html
Media Advisory — html

December 30, 1997
Operation Safe Crossing: Unprecedented Crackdown on New Year's Eve Revelers 
News Release — html
Media Advisory — html

December 29, 1997
Emergency Medical Director Issues Sobering New Year's Message to Parents:  Don't Let Your Teens Party in Tijuana Bars
News Release — html
Media Advisory — html

December 26, 1997
Dozens of Young People Rallied at Border: Offering New Year’s Party -Giving Teens a Cool Alternative and Support for Enforcement of Teen Drinking Laws
News Release — html 
Media Advisory — html

Summer, 1997
Prevention File, Vol. 12, No.3, Summer 1997, U.S. Teen Drinking in Tijuana
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