85% of Mexico’s population consumes pirate products

The Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial, IMPI, (The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property) revealed that 85 percent of Mexicans agreed to have bought and consumed “pirate” products. The head of the IMPI, Juan Lozano, led the destruction of more than five million "pirate" articles, where he said that the population believes that it is […]

December 5, 2019

150 usd is the amount allowed per person to cross in merchandise from San Diego to Tijuana

The Christmas holidays are just around the corner and with all the excitement the same confusion of each year appears again. What is the amount allowed to cross at the border customs? According to the Tax Administration Service (SAT), persons of legal age who are residents of the border region may only cross $150 usd […]

December 5, 2019

Chula Vista is the only city certified as “welcoming city” of immigrants in California

This past Tuesday, Chula Vista, which is located in San Diego, became the first city in California to be certified as a “welcoming city,” a designation that recognizes the city’s commitment to the inclusion of immigrants. Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization that works with municipalities in the United States to promote inclusive communities, was […]

December 4, 2019

Tijuana is proud of Don Miguel Ruiz

"The four agreements are the introduction to the type of life of the protagonist, that is, Tolteca, because once you change how you look into things and fixed your sight on the beautiful and you stop looking at the dramatic side, you are no longer a victim but a hero, who sees all the events […]

December 4, 2019

San Diego, Chula Vista and Oceanside among the safest cities in the US

WalletHub compared more than 180 cities in the United States, through 41 key security indicators, to find the safest cities in the country. The report showed that at least three cities in San Diego are among the top. Because half of Americans fear being victims of a mass shooting or terrorist attack, WalletHub conducted an […]

December 3, 2019

Office workers may get health problems in the future

The stress at work and the long hours of the day is doing more harm than one thinks to the "godínez" (office workers). Jeffrey Pfeffer demonstrate it on his book "Dying for a salary", in which statistics on the effects of the work environment on the health of Americans are studied. Studies consulted by the […]

December 2, 2019

Recommendations to visit the snow at Sierra San Pedro Mártir

Baja California received a storm last week, which left behind a lot of snow in the mountainous areas of the region. If you love to make snow angels it is better that you start preparing because the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir continues with snow. This past Sunday, December 1, the Sierra de San Pedro […]

December 2, 2019

Star Wars Food Fest in Tijuana

Star Wars fans in Tijuana are looking forward to the premiere of the movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which will hit theaters on December 19. While that happens, a gastronomic festival will arrive in the city that will delight all the palates and make the wait more bearable. Next Saturday, December 7, Star […]

December 1, 2019

A 3rd storm would hit Tijuana and San Diego

According to the San Diego National Weather Service (NWS), during the first week of December the third storm of the season will hit the region. The storm is expected to hit on Tuesday night, bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain for the afternoon of Wednesday, December 4. Snow is also forecasted, but only for […]

December 1, 2019

Requirements for foreigners to acquire land in Mexican territory

Almost 80% of the new developments in Tijuana are aimed for foreign market and this is largely due to a growing demand among North American and European people seeking housing for retirement or vacations in Mexico. If this is your case or just looking for a new place to live, this is the guide you […]

November 29, 2019

Wine from Baja California won Gold Medal in Madrid

The Secretariat of Tourism and Economy (SEST) announced that the wine house Casta de Vinos made history by placing itself among the winners of the Champions Wine 2019, the most important wine competition worldwide, proclaiming Baja California as a high-quality producer of wine. "Obviously, this award positions us as the capital of Mexican wine in […]

November 28, 2019

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir is covered in snow!

According to the National weather organization from Mexico (SMN), the cold front No. 19 and the Second Winter Storm of the season are slowly traveling northwest and north of Mexico, so in addition to rains, there is a cold and windy environment, as well like snowfall in the mountains of Baja California This Wednesday the […]

November 28, 2019

Find Paradise in Baja at Costa by FRASA

Costa By Frasa is a project from Playas de Tijuana to give tranquility and beautiful views to those who wish to have an apartment in that zone. Under the motto ‘‘Enjoy the tranquility and the sounds of the sea in Costa By Frasa’’, they have in offer 120 apartments with 2 and 3 bedrooms, exclusive […]

November 27, 2019

Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

This past Tuesday, the president of the United States (US), Donald Trump, said during an interview with Bill O'Reilly, that he is working to designate Mexican cartels as terrorists. “They will be designated … I have been working on that for the last 90 days. You know, designation is not that easy, you have to […]

November 26, 2019

You can earn money with Facebook Viewpoints

If you already use Facebook every day, now the company wants to at least pay you to give your opinions. Therefore, Facebook Viewpoints, an app that will grant you money when answering surveys. Through a press release, Facebook officially revealed Viewpoints, a new app that will be used for market research that will reward users […]

November 26, 2019

The SAT would be able to check your Credit/Debit cards transactions

A few days ago, the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the Association of Banks of Mexico (ABM) announced an agreement with which they will begin issuing instant invoices to people making payments by credit or debit card. Margarita Ríos-Farjat, head of the SAT and Luis Niño de Rivera, president of the ABM, indicate that the […]

November 26, 2019

A Mexican company builds earthquake-resistant plastic houses

Unfortunately, plastic is one of the biggest environmental problems nowadays, it takes hundreds of years to disappear. But what would happen if we could take advantage of this plastic and turn it into something useful? One Mexican already did it, using it to build plates that are used to create tables, chairs and even houses. […]

November 25, 2019

Villa Iluminada arrives to Tijuana

Tijuana will enjoy for the first time ‘‘Villa Iluminada’’, an event that seeks to convey an experience of harmony and family unity. In this Christmas festival, you can find family-friendly activities. Get ready to feel the magic of Christmas. This will bring many wonderful events and activities to Parque Morelos from Friday, November 29 to […]

November 24, 2019

According to Forbes, Sierra de San Pedro Mártir is a good place to visit in the winter season

In an article recently published by Forbes, the Sierra de San Pedro was named as the ideal destination in Mexico to visit during the winter season. Forbes' article points out that it is not necessary to leave the country to find beautiful snow-covered landscapes. During the winter season, the national park of the Sierra de […]

November 24, 2019

A storm will hit San Diego this thanksgiving week

The National Weather Service said that during the Thanksgiving week another storm is expected in San Diego, which would drop about an inch of water and between 3 or 4 inches of snow. It all indicates that the storm will approach southern California on Wednesday, although the rain is expected to be stronger on Thursday […]

November 24, 2019