San Ysidro to Close Three Northbound Lanes on U.S. Side in September

SAN YSIDRO.-During a weekend in late September, the final phase of the San Ysidro expansion and remodeling project will force the closure of all lanes heading into Mexico at the El Chaparral border crossing. But, that won't be the only closure during the month. The General Service Administration (GSA) in the U.S. has announced that […]

August 30, 2017

Azteca Craft Brewing’s Beer Workshop in Tijuana is Back

A couple of weeks ago, Azteca Craft Brewing in Tijuana held another of its popular workshops for aspiring "home brewers". If you didn't manage to get in last time, forgot or just didn't know about it, there's good news. Azteca is located on Avenida Revolución between 3rd and 4th streets (Tercera and Cuarta), across the […]

August 29, 2017

Baja California cuisine: In the international and national spotlight

State tourism authorities celebrated the development of Baja California’s food tourism. This has resulted in two special publications in Mexico Desconocido (Mexico Unknown) and Food and Travel Mexico. The “Baja California Culinary Guide” by Mexico Desconocido, offers options ranging from the border all the way to the south of the state and reviews the most […]

August 29, 2017

Tijuana Officials Announce New Steps to Protect Tourist and Restaurant Areas

City officials in TIjuana held a press conference today to announce a series of new actions and strategies aimed of combating the recent wave of crimes committed against several businesses in the Downtown (Centro) and Zona Río district. Raúl Felipe Luévano, the City's General Secretary, Felipe Chang, Municipal Police Chief, and Marco Antonio Sotomayor, Municipal […]

August 28, 2017

You’ll Love This New Spot for Photos in Tijuana

Last Friday, a slew of people started to upload pictures of them in front of a pair of wings, right next to the ocean. In the back, you can see also giant colorful letters that spell out "TIJUANA". Wait, where is that? You ask. Where the U.S. – Mexico border meets the Pacific Ocean, in […]

August 27, 2017

New “Taco Grill TJ” Brings City’s Famous Dish to Heart of Downtown

Tijuana's Avenida Revolución is giving us a new surprise almost every week for the last couple of months, with new culinary spots, nightlife and even housing offerings adding to its development. New places can come off as pretentious for some, catering to hipsters but not really offering something of value. At least, that's the complaint […]

August 25, 2017

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Palomarez to Speak in San Diego on Hispanic businesses and U.S.-Mexico economy

SAN DIEGO.-The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce (HISCEC) is pleased to announce a public Q&A event and reception with Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), at 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 7, at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater. The USHCC […]

August 24, 2017

6 Events This Weekend in Tijuana to Wave August Goodbye

TIJUANA.- Enjoy the last days of August, don't stay at home and say no to excuses because you deserve to have fun. [h1]Friday, August 25[/h1] 1.-Ocean Rock Fest 2.0 If you want to start the weekend full of rhythm you cannot miss the Ocean Rock Fest, where you will meet various local bands such as […]

August 23, 2017

Enjoy the Game of Thrones Finale With Free Pizza at Teorema/Lúdica

The end of one of the most discussed seasons of Game Of Thrones is almost here and this place located in Downtown Tijuana knows that the struggle with pizza and beer is less. For the end of the season, the tasting room of brewery Teorema / Lúdica, located in Avenida Revolución, is preparing a great […]

August 23, 2017

The three of three Law, An ‘improvement’ to the corruption cancer

“The purpose of the Three of Three Law is to regulate tax, patrimony and interest declarations; however, neither work to prevent corruption from public officials,” shared Dr. Adolfo Solis Farias, specialist in tax law, during the Symposium of the State Anti-Corruption System. The event was organized by the “Lic. Maria Sandoval de Zarco AC,” Bar […]

August 23, 2017

The Clamato: A Baja California Invention and the Perfect Cure for a Hangover

If you haven't experienced a hangover, then we must congratulate you, because you are one in a million, and maybe you are one of the few people to be touched by an Unicorn. But us mortals can't say the same, because we have experienced the need to fight this horrendous physical state with anything that […]

August 23, 2017

This Could Be a Hot Weekend for Tijuana

TIJUANA.- So far the weather in the city has been good, with enough warm and cool moments throughout the day, however, this could change faster than you think. Today, Wednesday, August 23 we will be at 74°F with a cloudy sky in the morning, but during the afternoon the sun will come out to say […]

August 23, 2017

The Popular Calle Sexta in Tijuana is Getting a Major Facelift

If you visit Calle Sexta or 6th Street in downtown Tijuana, whether by day or in its busy nightlife, you will have noticed that, for some weeks now, a lot of work is being done in this famous area. This is because the street is being prepared for its biggest renovation in decades. The colorful […]

August 22, 2017

“Tijuanense” to Represent Mexico at a Taiwan University Competition

TIJUANA.- The Tijuana Technological Institute (ITT) announced that one of its students was convened by the National Council of Education Sports (CONDDE) to represent Mexico at the 2017 World Univerisity Competition being held in Taipei, Taiwan . From August 19 to 30, Jorge Luna Estés, who is in the 5th semester of the Civil Engineering […]

August 21, 2017

SMES, the Axis of Economy in Both Californias

Small and medium sized companies represent more than 95% of existing businesses in the world and have some competitive advantages with regard to the bigger companies, such as their ease to adapt to the changes in the economy and the market’s demand. In addition, they are a fundamental part of the business creation and economic […]

August 21, 2017

Colorful Umbrellas Adorn Plazas in Tijuana

A new colorful avalanche arrived at different commercial plazas of Tijuana offering a cheerful showcase. Dozens of colorful umbrellas float on the corridors of different plazas of the city, the Plaza Galerías Hipódromo and the Macroplaza are an example of them. The new facilities have generated surprise among regular visitors, who consider it a positive […]

August 21, 2017

“A Rodar x Tijuana” To be Held This Sunday

This Sunday, August 27, Tijuana will have the first intra-urban bycycle ride called "A Rodar X Tijuana," which aims to promote the Zócalo 11 de julio, located in the City Hall. The race will start at 8:00 am at the Zócalo 11 de julio and it will be a tour of 51 km (31 miles). […]

August 21, 2017

Some Baja California Parents Angered Because Children Had School During Eclipse

Last night, the State Educational System (SEE) confirmed (again) through social media that classes in Baja California would not be suspended for the eclipse this Monday, August 21. This announcement was made right after its counterpart in the state of Baja California Sur (where Los Cabos is located) had indicated that classes during the morning […]

August 21, 2017

Another Cool Weekend in Tijuana!

The weather for this week in Tijuana will be quite similar to the one we experienced last week, with drastic changes starting Saturday, August 26. Throughout these five days we will have a weather from 75 °F to 77 °F as maximum, being 64 °F the minimum, which means we will not "suffer" from cold […]

August 21, 2017

Check Out the Best Spots in Tijuana to Enjoy Amazing Chilaquiles

In Tijuana there are many places where you can find good options to enjoy a great meal, but when we talk about chilaquiles everything's different; because, besides being one of the most famous traditional Mexican dishes, it's also one of the most simple and delicious. Here we leave you a list of the best places […]

August 20, 2017