Rainy and eventful weekend for Tijuana and San Diego

TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.- Unless you live on a very rain hazardous area, there is no need to stay home. Come on, it's the weekend! It's time to shake off that school and work routine for a couple of days. And while pulling out some blankets and binge watching Netflix with some pizza and beer sounds very […]

April 13, 2017

The Great Tony Bennett will enchant San Diego, Thursday, May 14th at Humphrey’s By The Bay

SAN DIEGO.- Spend a night being soothed by a legendary signer right beside a spectacular view of the city and the sea this Thursday, when Humphrey's By the Bay brings you Tony Bennett, live in concert. Millions of record sales, dozens of platinum and gold albums and 60 years of achievements alone are sure to […]

April 13, 2017

GO GLOBAL

Through an exponential growth in economic activity, the region of San Diego safely aims to improve their economy. This initiative to catalyze the global competitiveness of the region recognizes how important the connections between foreign direct investment and international exports are, as well as both being essential tools to support regional economic development. Through a […]

April 13, 2017

Why Mexico Needs UBER

Here's how: Riders Want to Feel Safe "Regulated" Taxi Services are regulated in name only. As any regular rider can attest to getting into cabs in Mexico City where the driver does not match the posted photo badge, or into actual "pirate taxis" that are painted to look like cabs but operate illegally. There are […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Toll Exemption Protest Planned for May 30th

TIJUANA.- On May 30th, 2015, a group of residents living along the stretch of highway to the south of the Playas de Tijuana toll booth plan to gather at the toll booth to protest the authorities' unwillingness to grant an exemption. The protest is yet another in a series of actions planned by the group […]

April 13, 2017

Koi Sushi in Playas de Tijuana Rolls Out the Good Stuff

When thinking of sushi on the west coast, Tijuana may not spring to mind as a destination for the Japanese specialty as do north of the border raw meccas San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. But why not? After all, Baja California's largest city shares the same urban population, Asian influence and proximity to […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Youths Graduate From Forest Whitaker’s ‘Harmonizing Program’

TIJUANA.- Thirty four teenagers from Tijuana who were selected to be part of renown actor Forest Whitaker's 'Harmonizing Program' graduated from said program last night at UABC's Lecture Hall. This is the first group of many to come, which has benefitted from the 'Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative' (WPDI), a program that helps teens living […]

April 13, 2017

Frida Kahlo’s Personal Photo Archive To Be Displayed At CECUT

TIJUANA.- Renown Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, was also the author and model for the upcoming art exhibit that will be featured at Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT), titled 'Frida Kahlo: Sus Fotos' in o honor of her self titled book and recompilation by Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, which gathers photographs from the artist's persona archive. Here we […]

April 13, 2017

Uber Responds To Taxi Drivers Incident in Tijuana: “We all have the right to choose how we move around”

TIJUANA.- Uber, the private transportation company, has made a public comment regarding the altercation that took place yesterday between two taxi drivers and a service associate, who was carrying two passengers: "Every citizen of Tijuana has the right of choosing they way they move around throughout the city. Here at Uber, we work to provide […]

April 13, 2017

VIDEO | Taxi Drivers Threaten Uber Driver in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- A video posted today on YouTube by a user named tijuangrass shows how two taxi drivers threaten and blocked the way of an Uber driver, who was taking some passengers to their destination. VIDEO: TAXI DRIVERS CONFRONT UBER DRIVER IN OTAY The incident occurred in front of Plaza Americana, Otay, the user who uploaded […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Restaurants See a 20% Increase In Patrons

TIJUANA.- According to a press release, Tijuana & Tecate's National Chamber of Restaurants and Seasoned Food Industry (CANIRAC) reported a 20% increase in patronage to Tijuana restaurants over the weekend. Martín Muñoz Avilés, president of CANIRAC, mentioned that restaurant clientele increased due to Mother's Day celebration, mainly in the 5 y 10, Zona Río and […]

April 13, 2017

Pollution, One Of The Main Causes Of Whale Deaths In Baja

BAJA CALIFORNIA.-Over the course of one month, 3 whales have been washed ashore in Playas de Tijuana, Rosarito (El Bebe Beach) and Popotla. The third grey whale was found last night in Popotla, near a rocky area that was hard to access. Rosarito's Federal Terrestrial Maritime Zone (Zofemat) assured that sea pollution is the main […]

April 13, 2017

‘Rawvana’ Tells You 6 Benefits Of Eating Mango

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes one of its most delicious fruits: mango! Furthermore, it's not only yummy but it's also nutrient rich, given that it has great health benefits. Here are some mango benefits: 1.It Helps Our Digestion Due to its high fiber and potassium content, mangos help prevent constipation […]

April 13, 2017

‘Expo Cerveza Artesanal 2015’ Arrives in Tijuana with Special Guests

Everything is ready in order to welcome 'Expo Cerveza Artesanal 2015' 4th edition, which will take place on May 29th and 30th, in front of Mercado Hidalgo in Zona Rio. During a press conference, the expo's president, Rubén Valenzuela restated that Tijuana is leading the craft beer movement in Baja, and that it has had […]

April 13, 2017

Court Rules California Border Crosser’s Computer Is Not Searchable

UNITED STATES.- The U.S. District Court has ruled that the search of a traveling businessman's laptop at the California border by the government was unreasonable, a violation of his privacy, and therefore unconstitutional. Judge Amy Berman Jackson's ruling was a rebuke of the Obama administrations treatment of laptops as containers that can be searched without […]

April 13, 2017

“Unnecessary and Destructive” Bill Threatens National Parks

ARIZONA- On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved S.750, a bill that would waive all laws for any Border Patrol activity within 100 miles of Arizona's border with Mexico. The bill, introduced by Arizona Senator John McCain, proposes to "cut unnecessary red tape and enable Border Patrol agents to have […]

April 13, 2017

El Gran Pequeño – “Little Boy” – Opens throughout Mexico

The feature film "Little Boy," known in Spanish as "El Gran Pequeño," opens nationwide throughout Mexico Sunday, May 10th, 2015. The film was shot at Baja Film Studios, Rosarito, and nearby Baja locations and features hundreds of extras cast from a talent pool stretching across both sides of the border. The film is the result […]

April 13, 2017

12 Indicators Showing That You May Be a Victim of Diabetes

Diabetes is frequently called the worrisome name of the "silent killer" considering that the signs and symptoms are very often overlooked. Many individuals aren't typically conscious they could even possibly have Diabetic issues. Statistically, there are over 24 million folks in America that are Diabetic. Shocking isn't it? What is even sadder is that only […]

April 13, 2017

Where Are You Celebrating ‘Memorial Day’?

ROSARITO.- Memorial Day, is a date where we celebrate all soldiers who have fallen while in battle. This date is celebrated each year on the last Monday of May and there isn't any work or school. Far beyond it being a sad day, Memorial Day is a holiday that fills Americans with pride, given that […]

April 13, 2017

Events To Celebrate ‘Mother’s Day’ This Weekend In Tijuana and San Diego

TIJUANA /SAN DIEGO.- Since 'Mother's Day' is just around the corner, this weekend is dedicated to all moms, and if you haven't decided on where to take her, we give options. 'Mother's Day' is just a commemorative date, but the truth is, that we should celebrate our parents daily. Nevertheless, we want to ease your […]

April 13, 2017