Of Boules and Burros in Playas de Tijuana

PLAYAS DE TIJUANA. It's a bucolic, sunny Saturday afternoon in Playas de Tijuana. As we sit in the shade of the patio sipping our cold, house-made sangrias, the clink of metal on metal resounds in the courtyard, followed by an excited cheer from one person and a simultaneous groan from another. We laugh and set […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican Company Develops Promising Wi-Fi Substitute

It's no surprise that technology is always innovating, and a new way of transmitting data has arrived in order to revolutionize how we stay connected. Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) a system developed by Sisoft México, is able to process 10,000 more information than current Wi-Fi, This proposal is able to transmit in a second, the equivalent […]

April 13, 2017

City Hall Staff Will Be Trained In Order To Provide Better Service

TIJUANA.- With the purpose of promoting professional and personal development for every Government employee, the Training Department has scheduled a series of workshops that will contribute to create better treatment and attention to any citizen that attends City Hall's facilities. Head of dependency, José Feregrino Lira, informed that public officials are constantly being trained in […]

April 13, 2017

Thousands of lobsters wash up on Tijuana beach, most die

TIJUANA.- City police, firemen and lifeguards noticed a large amount of lobsters washing up onshore since last night, between the La Perla and El Vigía residential areas in Playas de Tijuana, and the sight since early morning was both bizarre, shocking and worrisome. According to Uniensenada, the Tijuana municipal police and the lifeguard office called […]

April 13, 2017

Weather Turns Deadly In Southern U.S. And Mexico With Tornados And Flooding

With rains 'trying' to overcome California's drought, there are some other parts of the country that haven't run the same fate and even face the opposite problem, having been battered in the las couple of days with storms and flooding. In states such as Texas and Arkansas, where emergency teams have reached out to help […]

April 13, 2017

Delight Yourself And Experience “EL PUN70” dining in Tijuana

El Punto is a totally different culinary experience that has arrived to the city of Tijuana in order to break the stereotype of a 'course meal', offering a creative and unique menu with every dinner. Twenty two year-old Chef Ricardo Buenrostro has been able to take on the art of cooking and pass it with […]

April 13, 2017

Are You Overweight? Diabetes, Stroke or a Heart Attack May All Be At Your Door Step

Both Strokes and Heart Disease are invited risks if you have Diabetes that is either left untreated or is out of control. Being overweight adds fuel to this risk. This is a threat that you can control if you are alerted that diabetes could be fatal. An uncontrollable risk is having a family member who […]

April 13, 2017

Uber in Mexico Offers Free Rides During Massive Taxi Protests

MEXICO CITY.- 'Traditional' transit systems have chosen Monday, May 25th as a day to protest against ridesharing services like Uber and Cabify. Thousands of taxi drivers marched today demanding that both Uber and Cabify withdraw their service, who upset drivers blames for a drop in their passengers, labeling them as "unfair competition", while voicing their […]

April 13, 2017

“Forgotten Heroes”: Every Soldier Of The ‘E Company’

In spite of their heroic acts, it's very rare to hear speak of them, not even on Memorial Day are they remembered. The soldiers of the 'E Company', known as the only Mexican-American division to fight in World War II, the 'E Company' fought against the Nazis in the South of Italy, helping to free […]

April 13, 2017

Many people confuse Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Don’t

The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day is confusing for many people, and it shouldn't be. Here's a handy guide to help you distinguish Veterans Day, Tuesday's holiday, always celebrated on Nov. 11, from Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May. And by handy guide, we mean: Marine veteran and ex-San […]

April 13, 2017

90% Of Mexicans Are Sure Their Political Parties Are Corrupt

MEXICO.- According to research and data published in her book, Anatomía de la Corrupción, María Amparo Casar, a political analyst from the Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE), mentions that Mexico scored 35 points out of 100 regarding its perception of corruption, placing it on number 103 of the 175 countries on its index. […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana’s Food Garden Plaza Rio Hosts Inaugural Event

TIJUANA. Food Garden Plaza Rio held it's inaugural event the evening of Tuesday, May 19th, marking the official opening of Mexico's only mall-based food hall. Food Garden Plaza Rio was designed around similar food hall concepts – such as Mexico City's Mercado Roma – with the distinction that it's the only food hall in the […]

April 13, 2017

Homemade Morphine: Yes, You Can Make At Home

CALIFORNIA.- Morphine is a controlled drug that serves as a powerful painkiller, which is why we don’t recommend its elaboration. However, a group of scientists from the University of California discovered that producing this drug at home is easier than what many would think. Specially now with everyone making craft beer, anyone who has access […]

April 13, 2017

Disney and SanDiegoRed Giveaway Pet Carrier and “Minnie’s Pet Salon” DVD

'Minnie's Pet Salon' is finally on DVD and to celebrate it, Disney and SanDiegoRed are giving away a pet carrier inspired on the movie which includes the following items: Pet carrier Fifi dog stuffed animal Perfume bottle Necklace Pet water bowl Brush Scarf Also, a DVD of the movie is included. WARNING: THE PET CARRIER […]

April 13, 2017

Chinese “Enterpreneurs” Exploit Mexican Children For Amber Extraction

CHIAPAS, MEXICO.- Chinese dealers has recently set their attention upon Chiapas potential mines, were amber and manpower are abundant, specially when it comes to hiring children for the extraction of said jewel. Adults and children are being hired by Chinese people in Simojovel, Chiapas for the illegal extraction of amber, "right beside the hidden and […]

April 13, 2017

Won’t Somebody Please Help The Xolos Out?

TIJUANA.- The Tijuana Xolos soccer team just suffered one of the biggest collapses in the history of Mexican soccer. The canine ensemble was the league leader for 5 weeks and for 14 were in the finals qualifying round, when suddenly at the last minute, a painful shot to the goal from the Leon team left […]

April 13, 2017

Excessive Exposure To Mobile Devices May Cause Blindness

How many hours a day do you spend on your electronic devices? How much damage can this 'daily tools' cause you? The time we spent in front of a screen, whether is our computer or phone, can slowly but surely damage you sight. This is because the ultraviolet light released from these devices, kills your […]

April 13, 2017

Today Is International Museum Day! Which One Are You Going To Visit?

Every year on May 18th, the International Council of Museums, celebrates International Museum Day. Some museums offer free admission, extended hours and free family activities, as well as concerts and guided tours. So, if you have some free time this afternoon or a close by, visit you favorite museum and join the fun. *In the […]

April 13, 2017

There Is Now A Popsicle That Prevents Anemia

Your kids want an popsicle for dessert? Now you can give them one and rest assured that is good for their health, given that a lollipop that helps prevent anemia has been created by a Mexican student. Noemí Valdivia Martínez, student from the Amecameca University Center at Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEM), […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana and the future of trade

Since 1928, Tijuana, Mexico, has been portrayed as the city of sin – the place that allowed "mob entrepreneurs" to take advantage of its strategic location in order to satisfy US demand for all things illegal. Tijuana also became the most visited border city in the world, mainly thanks to tourism. In 1994, when the […]

April 13, 2017