Governor Marina del Pilar recognizes actions by Special Forces against violence in Baja California

During today’s press conference, the governor recognized that, after the violent acts that took place on Friday August 12 and whose scale has been unprecedented in Baja California, the response by Special Forces in coordination with the National Guard has meant a direct response of federal support for Baja California. This has resulted in the […]

August 17, 2022 at 6:07 PM PDT

US government recommends reconsidering travel to Baja California due to wave of violence

The constant attacks by criminal groups in several Mexican cities have caused the US government to warn its citizens to think about their reasons for visiting Mexico. The incidents that occurred less than a week ago and have become a before and after in the country regarding security matters have made the news internationally, with […]

August 17, 2022 at 4:02 PM PDT

Tijuana opens exclusive bar inspired by Casino Agua Caliente’s golden age

During the times of Prohibition in the United States, there were speakeasies, secret illicit bars that sold alcohol. However, some Americans, especially California residents, had a small paradise where they could have fun and drinks without worrying about their country’s law enforcement. What was this small paradise? Tijuana, specifically, the now-defunct Casino Agua Caliente, a […]

August 17, 2022 at 12:59 PM PDT

100,000 lobsters are consumed every year due to delicious Puerto Nuevo cuisine

Rosarito is a Baja Californian municipality located in the Mexican Pacific coastline right next to Tijuana and is 20 miles away from the US border and this border city. It is one of the greatest tourist destinations of the state; a perfect place for surfing. Surfers arrive every year to local beaches looking for the […]

August 17, 2022 at 12:47 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar celebrates arrival of the Mexican Army’s Special Forces in Baja California

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar received more than 300 members of the Mexican Army’s Special Forces that have arrived in Baja California to strengthen Baja Californians’ safety. She also acknowledged the government of Mexico for all the support they have given in the least amount of time possible, reaffirming their willingness to keep working […]

August 16, 2022 at 7:52 PM PDT

“Tacos y Tortas Ahogadas El Tío Pepe” in Tijuana fails the tortilla test

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos y Tortas Ahogadas El Tío Pepe” located at José López Portillo, Colonia Gabilondo. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a carnitas taco priced at $2 dollars ($40 pesos) and a Chavez Especial taco priced at $3.25 dollars ($65 […]

August 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM PDT

Belinda will return to Tijuana after 6 years with new tour

Tijuana concerts have been returning little by little following the COVID-19 pandemic and though the city has had several different shows throughout the year with several more confirmed for the later half of 2022, it has just been announced that Belinda will come to Tijuana to delight us with her greatest hits. According to a […]

August 16, 2022 at 3:39 PM PDT

Great discounts at Las Americas Premium Outlets in San Ysidro if you pay with Mastercard

Were you looking for a great moment to go shopping? If you have a Mastercard, this will be a great opportunity to take advantage of great sales by shopping at one of the border community’s favorite malls: Las Americas Premium Outlets. That’s right! They have announced great discounts in 25 of their stores, where you […]

August 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM PDT

Marina del Pilar thanks deployment by the Secretariat of the Navy after violent incidents in Baja California

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda thanked and recognized the upholding of peace due to the immediate deployment by the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) and the state’s other security forces. In a press conference that took place on Monday in Mexico City, the head of the Secretariat of the Navy Admiral José […]

August 15, 2022 at 7:54 PM PDT

Maglén Winery offers an unforgettable tourist and gastronomic experience in Valle de Guadalupe

Baja Californian resorts are some of the biggest tourist attractions since they offer several services and one of the best in the state is Maglén Resort. It is located at Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, and here they will have everything necessary so that visitors enjoy their stay. Alejandro Flores, Maglén Resort PR manager, spoke with […]

August 15, 2022 at 5:52 PM PDT

Monsoon weather will remain in San Diego and Tijuana during this week

Monsoon weather is known for its marine tropical air mass that creates weather conditions contrary to the current season, bringing rain in summer and dry weather in winter. This week, these weather conditions will remain in the San Diego and Tijuana region. According to the National Weather Service, monsoon weather will bring rainfall with a […]

August 15, 2022 at 12:50 PM PDT

Violent acts that took place in Tijuana were “propaganda”, claims AMLO

During the morning press conference on Monday, August 15, the president of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador spoke about the violent incidents that occurred in Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, and Jalisco. The president regretted the violent acts that took place and the lives lost. It is very regrettable because of the innocent people, that is, […]

August 15, 2022 at 10:52 AM PDT

Baja Window to the South: Valle de Guadalupe, a worldwide sensation

The latest episode of Baja Window to the South delves deeper into Valle de Guadalupe by showing us the wonderful Maglén Resort, a wondrous place where its restaurants, oysters, and wine are out of this world due to their delicious flavor, as it is common in Ensenada cuisine. One of the guests of this weekly […]

August 14, 2022 at 11:58 PM PDT

Waves of violence in Tijuana and other communities are terrorist acts: PRI

The recent violent acts that occurred in Baja California and other areas of Mexico have been characterized as terrorist acts. This is according to members of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) at Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies. They likewise condemned the “outrageous” statement by Tijuana mayor Montserrat Caballero, who said that organized crime were “collecting their […]

August 14, 2022 at 1:24 PM PDT

Violent acts in Baja California: more than 20 vehicles set on fire

Friday night, August 12 was full of fear, worry, and desperation for Baja Californians after a series of violent acts by supposedly armed groups, according to witnesses. As a result, several roads were blocked and closed after several cars were set on fire. In total, 24 cars were set on fire in the five municipalities […]

August 13, 2022 at 2:02 PM PDT

Governor Marina del Pilar will take actions to modernize transportation in Mexicali

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has stated that her objective is to strengthen the transformation process in Mexicali’s mobility. She, along with the XXIV Mexicali Municipal Administration led by mayor Norma Alicia Bustamante Martínez, signed the “Impulso a la Movilidad en Mexicali” (Boosting Mobility in Mexicali) agreement. This document has a series […]

August 12, 2022 at 7:23 PM PDT

Is it safe to receive cancer treatment out of the USA?

Among all the information revealed by the American Cancer Society in 2022, they have managed to answer a question that many people are interested in: What is the cost of cancer? Any disease, regardless of how small or severe it is, can cause great losses in patients due to several different factors. On one hand, […]

August 12, 2022 at 4:07 PM PDT

Mexican artist was Latin American Idol finalist: Baja Window to the South

Baja California is full of talents with several people who are proudly representing the state in several places, stages, and in a variety of media. Samantha Rae is an artist, producer, and entrepreneur who will celebrate 30 years of a singing career in two years. She has lived in Mexico since the 1980s when she […]

August 12, 2022 at 3:42 PM PDT

As wave of violence engulfs Mexico, Navy helicopter flies in Olmecas de Tabasco club’s mascot

A helicopter property of the Secretariat of the Navy was used to fly in the official mascot of the “Olmecas de Tabasco” baseball team which landed in a stadium in the municipality of Macuspana, where an opening playoff baseball match was held. Through the stadium’s loudspeakers, they announced the arrival of this special guest. At […]

August 12, 2022 at 1:29 PM PDT

Baja Californian Yazmín Jauregui set for UFC debut in San Diego this Saturday

Once more, Baja Californians are standing out when it comes to sports, especially after Tijuana native Brandon Moreno became UFC champion for a second time. This time, 23-year-old fighter Yazmín Jauregui, current Tijuana Playas resident, will have her UFC debut. This will take place on Saturday, August 13 at 4 PM at Pechanga Arena in […]

August 11, 2022 at 7:25 PM PDT