Collection Centers Are Set Up to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Odile

TIJUANA.- Now that Huricane Odile has been downgraded to a tropical storm, en route to Sonora and Arizona, eyes are on Baja California Sur to determine the extent of damage caused to the region. Although no fatalaties have been reported, the state was left without water, electricity, and communication, both in terms of roads and […]

Boycott against the IVA equalization

On February 12th, Mexican fiscal history's largest collective boycott took place. With over 58,000 signatures collected, nine pallets with 700,000 sheets of paper were collected, containing demands, signature sheets and annexes. The first hearing was programmed for March 20th and differed to April 22nd, the date during which Mexico's president, Enrique Pena Nieto, asked the […]

La Carmelita: Flavors of Home Cooking Come to Tijuana

TIJUANA.- When adulthood arrives and it is time to leave home, one of the things that brings us most nostalgia is mom's cooking. We miss the meals that we grew up eating and constantly look for those recipes to remind us of the aromas and flavors of home cooking. For Chef Jose Rodrigo Figuero, a […]

AT&T being enticed by Carlos Slim and America Movil

MEXICO.- With the passage of the new Telecomm Law in Mexico, America Movil, the company owned by billionaire Carlos Slim, will be forced to sell part of its shares in order to not become a target for sanctions. Under the new law, "dominant agents" in the industry are subject to sanctions and other restrictions. According […]

Tijuana-Tecate Railway Modernization Project Commences

TIJUANA.- Baja California's governor and other government officials participated in the groundbreaking of a project that will modernize and renovate the Tijuana-Tecate railroad. The project will require an investment of up to 300 million pesos (around $28 million U.S.) VIDEO: Inauguration of the Tijuana-Tecate railroad. [p] "It is a project that will bring many benefits, […]

Get Ready to Be Terrorized in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- With October just around the corner, Tijuana's traditional haunted houses are starting to open up shop threatening to frighten man and women alike. [p]This year, a new attraction in the horror category has been added to the city's repertoire and promises to bring out the screaming child in all of us: Panic Room, is […]

Dollar Restriction Eliminated Along Northern Border

REYNOSA.- President Enrique Peña Nieto announced that the government will be loosening dollar restrictions, thus removing the 14 thousand monthly dollar limit for companies. The measure was announced this Friday in the Official Diary of the Federation, argumenting that this would be a better way to combat money laundering and will not affect businesses or […]

Beer of the Week: “Xocoveza” by Cerveceria Insurgente

After Cerveceria Insurgente announced that it would collaborate with Stone Brewery to create a new variety, expectations increased producing an effect that had not been seen in the craft beer scene in Baja California ever before. A week after the beer landed on shelfs in San Diego, Tijuana residents that haven't had a chance to […]

Six Things To Avoid During the Hot Weather

TIJUANA.- With the weather only getting hotter in the next few days, , it is a good opportunity to tell you about all of the things you've been doing wrong when trying to deal with the heat, especially for lack of an air conditioning unit. 1.- Fans are to be used to cool off people, […]

Baja Governor Request Expedited and Secure Completion of Tijuana-Ensenada Road

MEXICALI.- Baja California Governor, Francisco Vega de La Madrid met with federal officials from the Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT) and the Federal Highways and Bridges (CAPUFE) department (the department in charge of administering toll roads), to discuss the technical reasons why the repair work done to the collapsed portion of the Tijuana-Ensenada toll […]

Initiative to Split California into Six States Fails

Animal Abuse May Become Criminal Act in Baja California

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- This week, a proposed new penal code statute may be added to Baja California state law, establishing that the punishment for those found guilty of abusing an animal could be up to three years in prison and a fine of 100 minumum salaries. The new law was proposed by Green Party representative Fausto […]

“Shut Down All Ports” Protest Doesn’t Receive Much Support

UNITED STATES. A couple of weeks ago, a coalition of anti-immigrant groups have announced plans to block 25 ports of entry with Mexico on September 20th, and invite thousands to participate in the protest. The protest also supports the cause of the former marine who is detained in Mexico after entering the country via Tijuana […]

“Cantinflas” is in Line for 2015 Oscar Nomination

The biographical film of the life of Cantinflas –– the so called Charlie Chaplin of Mexico –-has been selected by the Mexican Institute of Cinematography to represent Mexico in a competition that could position it be selected for an Oscar nomination in 2015 in the category of "Best Foreign Film". The film, directed by Sebastian […]

Baja Craft Beer Dominates in South America

The third annual Copa Cervezas de América 2014, or Beer Cup of The Americas 2014, took place in Santiago de Chile, where 500 beers from around 15 countries were tasted. Baja California craft beer dominated the competition. Ruben Valenzuela, owner of BCB Tasting Room, said that at the event that took place earlier this month […]

Rosarito-Puerto Nuevo Half Marathon on October 5th

ROSARITO.-If a full marathon seems a little too intense for you, but you want to get the feel for running, then the Rosarito-Puerto Nuevo half marathon is for you. We're not saying that running is easy and we are not underestimating the difficulty of a 21k run, but there will be those that have trained […]

Projects in Tijuana, Tecate, Rosarito, and San Felipe to Attract More Tourism

TIJUANA.- A total of 3.5 billion pesos will be invested in Baja California in infrastructure projects this year, and as of now the State of Baja California has already invested a little over 2.5 billion pesos. These infrastructure projects will help spur economic development and tourism in the region, according to Manuel Guevara Morales, the […]

Tijuana-Ensenada Toll Will Not Reopen This Weekend

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- The Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT) has announced that the scheduled reopening of the Tijuana-Ensenada Toll road, which had been set for this weekend, has now been postponed until December. Residents and visitors alike had expected the toll road to be reopened this weekend after nearly a year of repairs to the […]

4th CHEESE, WINE AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

On July 26th, in the Baja California Center in Playas de Rosarito, the fourth Cheese, Wine and Craft Beer Festival was celebrated; a unique occasion to submerge oneself in knowledge and tastings of the region's three gastronomic treasures. The purpose: strengthen the competitiveness, productivity, promotion and commercialization of Baja California's agriculture and fish products, as […]

Floyd Mayweather Announces Upcoming Retirement in 2015

UNITED STATES.- It came as a great surprise when Floyd Mayweather announced that he'd be hanging up his boxing gloves next year, considering the fact that he is still in great shape. With the matchup against Marcos Maidana around the corner, a press conference was held today and "Money" announced that after that battle he […]