Por: Editorial | Hace 2 días
This was only a sample of what this city has to offer
In the last edition of the Spanish Book Fair “LéaLA”, the Municipal Institute of Art and Culture (IMAC) offered various activities such as books, music and exhibitions related to Tijuana, with the intention of showing the best of the city and invite Angelinos to visit the region. Among the highlights at the start of LéaLA was the book “Tijuana”, which was presented at this...
Body found floating in San Diego
Por: Joy Ruvalcaba | Hace 2 semanas
It has not been identified by authorities
Around 3:30a.m. this morning, the San Diego Fire Department pulled out of the water the body of a man who was floating in Ocean Beach. The body was first seen by neighbors around the area. The body was located floating face down near Judah Street, authorities have not confirmed the identity of the deceased but it is presumably Alex Peer, 30, who used to swim at night in this area....
Tijuana Police shelter 75 children after daycare fire
Por: Joy Ruvalcaba | Hace 1 mes
There were no reports of any injuries
At around 3:00 pm Tuesday afternoon, a fire began at the Panasonic factory fire located in the Otay Industrial zone, prompting the evacuation of a daycare center affiliated with the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS). 75 children and the educators, who were in the building at the time, were immediately taken to Police Headquarters by the orders of the Police Chief, Jesus Alberto...
“MagicJack” for deported immigrants in Tijuana
Por: SanDiegoRed | Hace 1 mes
“A mother does not expect money, what she is waiting for is a call”
This morning the Comprehensive Family Development of Tijauna (DIF) handed out five "MagicJack" devices to a few local shelters that attend immigrants that had been deported to Tijuana, so that they can communicate with their relatives free of charge. This is the continuation of the migrant support program, which in just two years; it has managed to assist migrants on more than 12 000 free...
Solar Park to be built in Imperial Valley
Por: SanDiegoRed.com | Hace 1 mes
A unique learning opportunity for the students at SDSU
The North American Development Bank and NRG Solar LLC announced a loan for $19.2 million dollars to build a solar park located at the San Diego State University (SDSU) Imperial Valley Campus. Representatives from both institutions indicated that the electricity generated by the park, will be bought by Imperial Irrigation District (IID) through a 25 year contract. The project,...
Por: Andrea García | Hace 1 mes
More than 150 breweries and 350 beers from around the world
From June 21 to 23, more than 150 breweries and 350 beers from around the world will be competing against each other in the International Beer festival at the 2013 San Diego County Fair. Of the new features this year, the winning brewery will be crowned as the "Champion Brewery", adding onto the main title of the "Best of Show Beer". The "Champion Brewery" award will be given to the...
San Diego Binational Affairs Office opens in Tijuana
Por: Brenda Colón | Hace 3 meses
The border is a priority
On Friday afternoon, the Binational Affairs Office for San Diego and Tijuana opened its doors, in an effort to unite these two cities in this border region. This new office here in Tijuana will be coordinated by Mario Lopez, who the Mayor of San Diego, Bob Filner, appointed as the director not too long ago. The Binational Affairs Office will be located in the Corporate Way. The...
New director for the Tijuana Cultural Center (Cecut) takes office
Por: Omar Martinez | Hace 3 meses
Pedro Ochoa Palacio begins today a new era for Tijuana’s cultural center
Today Pedro Ochoa Palacio took office officially as the new director of the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT), where more than 300 distinguished guests that included government officials, cultural personalities from the Mexican art community, and special guests from the U.S. attended the event The ceremony was held at 12p.m. in the multiple uses hall inside the center, where the new...
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto congratulates Mayor of Tijuana
Por: SanDiegored | Hace 3 meses
For maintaining the city safe
The Mayor of Tijuana, Carlos Bustamante Anchondo, participated in the presentation of the Social Commission for Prevention of Violence and Crime, and was invited by the president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, who acknowledged the efforts of municipal authorities from city of Tijuana, who have achieved to regain the peace and maintain a safe environment throughout the streets of the city. ...
Assembly member Ben Hueso will run for a seat in the California Senate
Por: Joy Ruvalcaba | Hace 4 meses
He does not have an opponent yet
The ex-president of the San Diego City Council and current assembly member, Ben Hueso, announced today that he will be seeking a seat in the California Senate in the upcoming special elections on March 26, 2013. So far, Hueso does not have an opponent yet, but if he does win the election, he will be taking over the position that was occupied by Sen. Juan Vargas, who also represents the...