Marina del Pilar meets with federal government secretaries in Tijuana

Today on June 22, the Governor of Baja California Marina del Pilar, Secretary of the Interior, Adán Augusto López Hernández, and the Secretary of Citizen Security and Protection, Rosa Icela Rodríguez Velázquez, held a meeting in Tijuana. At this meeting, the presidents of the Business Council of Tijuana and Ensenada were also present. The issues […]

June 22, 2022 at 6:13 PM PDT

Where is the best place to get treated for cancer?

Despite scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical chemical processes to treat cancer, this disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the world. According to a study carried out by the National Institute of Cancer, in 2018 approximately 18.1 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed with 9.5 million of them ending in death. […]

June 22, 2022 at 6:07 PM PDT

Ensenada fuses local products to create unparalleled dishes: Baja Window to the South

Scott Koenig went to Ensenada to talk with the new president of the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (CANIRAC) Ensenada, Iván Nolasco, who was a guest in Baja Window to the South to take our host to Ensenada's First Street. First Street, Calle Primera, or Avenida López Mateos in Ensenada has […]

June 22, 2022 at 4:24 PM PDT

Valle de Guadalupe, one of the tourist destinations you must visit: Forbes

With their excellent wines and gastronomy, as well as unique accommodations, Valle de Guadalupe has been leading as one of the most important touristic destinations in Baja California. The region’s wines are have continuously been winners of international competitions. Because of this, we are not surprised that Forbes has singled out this gastronomic and tourist […]

June 22, 2022 at 2:54 PM PDT

French director dedicates Gran Prix award to Baja Californian actor Paco Mufote

In March 2022, Residente released his single “This is Not America”, a song that speaks about the history of colonization and slavery. The music video won the Grand Prix award in the “Entertainment Lions For Music” category presented by Cannes Lions Festival. The video’s direction was handled by French director, Gregory Ohrel. The music video’s […]

June 21, 2022 at 7:24 PM PDT

CONALEP Baja California signs agreement with UC San Diego

With a strategic plan in favor of education and research, the Professional College of Technical Education (CONALEP BC) and the University of California (UC San Diego) signed an agreement through the Calibaja of Materials and Resilient Systems, UC San Diego program. The state director of CONALEP BC, Irma Martínez Manríquez said that the signed agreement […]

June 21, 2022 at 5:54 PM PDT

Flour tortillas by “Tacos Varios El Jefe” in Mexicali are rated as excellent

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Mexicali, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos Varios El Jefe” located at Calz. Lázaro Cárdenas, Residencial Mediterráneo. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a shredded meat taco and a pork rind taco, both priced at $1.5 dollars ($28 pesos). Shredded Meat Taco This taco has […]

June 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM PDT

Airbnb adds button to look for lodging in vineyards. Discover all the choices you can find in Valle de Guadalupe!

Do you like wine and would you like to live the best experiences in Valle de Guadalupe and other vineyards in the world? Then you will love to know about a button that has been added to the digital platform that offers touristic and residential lodging, Airbnb. This new addition by Airbnb is due to […]

June 21, 2022 at 2:33 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar promotes improvements for security corporations in Baja California

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda led the 13th anniversary ceremony of the Center for the Evaluation and Control of Trust of Baja California in order to improve security corporations in the region. In her speech, the state governor highlighted the importance that the general public trusts the authorities that keep them safe […]

June 20, 2022 at 5:22 PM PDT

Monte Xanic wins 2 gold medals in International Wine Competition

Secretary of the Country and Food Security, Juan Meléndrez Espinoza, was invited to deliver the “Bacchus de Oro” awards to Monte Xanic, which they won due to their Mallbec limited 2020 edition and Cabernet Franc 2020 wines. The “Bacchus” award is the only international wine competition in Spain that takes place annually and is organized […]

June 20, 2022 at 4:29 PM PDT

Chaos in San Ysidro border crossing: fighting breaks out among dozens of people in between the cars

At the Tijuana-San Diego border crossing everything has happened: dancing people, stage plays, dogs crossing the border, fights due to cutting in line (that has even led to smashed car windows), among many other things. So it is no surprise when something like what happened yesterday happens: a fight involving at least a dozen of […]

June 20, 2022 at 1:10 PM PDT

CECUT will pay tribute to Baja Californian actors who died in a car accident

Tijuana’s Cultural Center (CECUT) announced that they will say goodbye to artists and creators Paco Mufote and Raymundo Garduño, who died last week in a car accident in the Transpeninsular Highway, as they were heading to film a Netflix production. The event organized by CECUT will take place on Tuesday June 21, 2022 in the […]

June 20, 2022 at 11:36 AM PDT

Speed limit is exceeded at Baja 500 in Ensenada

Baja Window to the South hosts Olga Sánchez de la Vega and Scott Koenig enjoyed a great day by taking part in the adrenaline-fueled event Baja 500, a traditional race that occurs in Baja California that gathers racers from all over the world. With over 50 years of existence, each season, off-road races and point-based […]

June 19, 2022 at 11:48 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar announces “El Gallo” bridge inauguration in Ensenada

The access to “El Gallo” bridge at Reforma Avenue in Ensenada, where more than 50,000 vehicles travel every day, will open to the public at the end of the month. Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar announced that circulation at the “El Gallo” bridge access will open in the city of Ensenada, in Reforma Avenue, […]

June 19, 2022 at 4:16 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar and UNAM members present Northeastern Research and Teaching Center in Tijuana

Along with UNAM authorities, led by dean Enrique Graue Wiechers, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar held an event at the new facilities of the Northeastern Research and Teaching Center (ENID) “Héctor Felipe Fix-Fierro” in Tijuana. Ávila Olmeda said that, besides academic education, ENID personnel will focus on solving problems derived from cross-border dynamics and […]

June 18, 2022 at 7:54 PM PDT

Intense lamb taco flavor from “Tacos Guanajuato” in Mexicali gets a rating of 7.8

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Mexicali, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos Guanajuato” located at Calzada Lázaro Cárdenas. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a lamb taco and a beef head taco, both priced at $1.3 dollars ($25 pesos). Beef Head Taco This taco has beef head, onion, cilantro, and […]

June 18, 2022 at 5:31 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar begins massive paving program in Ensenada

One of the 16 road repair public projects of the RESPIRA program began in Ensenada, led by the Governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda. Around 200,000 Ensenada natives will benefit with this commitment to promote and strengthen road and routes. The governor began the restoration of Avenida Gastélum, which will repair around […]

June 17, 2022 at 7:16 PM PDT

Rib taco and chinicuiles with green sauce stand out in Tijuana: Baja Window to the South

Mexican gastronomy is full of wonders, a style where different combinations create dishes that everyone loves. A chef’s great talents are behind these creations, which go through many different trial and error processes in order to discover the ideal fusion. Chef José Sparza shared another one of his dishes with Baja Window to the South […]

June 17, 2022 at 3:51 PM PDT

Kumiai themed restaurant Ojá is inaugurated in Valle de Guadalupe

A unique restaurant has just been inaugurated in Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada. It is a place called “Ojá”, which belongs to “La Justina” group. Initially started just for brunch, the restaurant has extended its hours and opens every day from 10 AM to 10 PM offering Mediterranean food based on French gastronomy, without losing the […]

June 17, 2022 at 3:30 PM PDT

“Tacos de Guisado La Prieta” in Mexicali doesn’t pass the tortilla test

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Mexicali, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos de Guisado La Prieta” located at Calz. Heroico Colegio Militar. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a pork rind taco and a beef with nopales taco both priced at $1.4 dollars ($27 pesos). Pork Rind Taco This taco […]

June 17, 2022 at 11:59 AM PDT