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Continúan remodelaciones en el puerto de entrada de San Luis, residentes piden agilizar obra mexicana

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SAN LUIS, Mexico (KYMA) – Las remodelaciones en el puerto fronterizo de San Luis Río Colorado continúan generando molestias entre los residentes y personas que diariamente cruzan hacia San Luis, debido a los largos trayectos peatonales que deben recorrer para ingresar o salir de ambos países.

Mientras que del lado estadounidense ya fue inaugurada y puesta en funcionamiento la nueva aduana en San Luis, usuarios consideran que en la zona mexicana las obras no han mostrado avances significativos, situación que mantiene inconformes a cientos de personas que utilizan diariamente el puerto de entrada.

Ciudadanos señalaron que el cierre parcial y las modificaciones en el área obligan a caminar largas distancias, especialmente en el tramo de acceso hacia Estados Unidos y también en la salida hacia México, lo que representa una dificultad para adultos mayores, personas con discapacidad y familias con niños pequeños.

Los usuarios aseguran que, aunque entienden que las remodelaciones buscan modernizar la infraestructura, consideran que el ritmo de trabajo en la aduana mexicana ha sido lento en comparación con los avances observados en el lado estadounidense.

Adultos mayores han sido de los más afectados, ya que muchos cruzan diariamente para citas médicas, compras o trabajo, enfrentando altas temperaturas y largas filas peatonales.

Ante esta situación, residentes hicieron un llamado a las autoridades correspondientes para acelerar los trabajos y concluir lo antes posible la modernización de la aduana mexicana, con el fin de reducir las afectaciones y mejorar el flujo peatonal y vehicular en la frontera.

Asimismo, pidieron que durante el tiempo que continúen las obras se implementen medidas de apoyo para las personas vulnerables, como áreas de descanso, sombra y rutas más accesibles para disminuir el desgaste físico que representa el cruce diario.

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Carpinteria Caregiver Arrested on Suspicion of Elder Financial Abuse; Detectives Seek Additional Victims

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A Carpinteria man who worked as an in-home caregiver has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to alleged elder financial abuse, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are asking […]

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Carpinteria in-home caregiver arrested for financial elder abuse and detectives suspect more victims to come forward

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A Carpinteria man has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to elder financial abuse and detectives believe that additional victims may still come forward.

On April 25, 2026, a family member of an elderly care patient in Goleta noticed suspicious activity involving their relative's checking account, including several missing checks as well as an unexplained cashed check detailed the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office in a press release Tuesday.

The family member shared their suspicions with the local Sheriff's Office and detectives identified the victim's in-home caregiver, a 28-year-old Carpinteria man, noted the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

On April 29, detectives served a search warrant at the man's home in the 4700 block of Carpinteria Avenue and during the search, the 28-year-old resisted arrest before being taken into custody explained the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the 28-year-old was booked at the Main Jail for resisting arrest, theft by a caretaker, burglary, forgery, and identity theft.

He has since been released from custody added the Sheriff's Office.

Due to the nature of the alleged crimes and potential for other victims connected to the 28-year-old, detectives are asking anyone with information that may help investigators to contact Sheriff's Detective Kiesow at 805-681-4150.

You can also submit tips while remaining anonymous by calling 805-681-4171 or visiting here.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office commended the victim's family member for recognizing the financial irregularities and reporting their suspicions. Elder financial abuse can often go unnoticed, especially when trusted individuals have regular access to victim's personal information.

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