Ricky Martin will be at Ensenada’s Valle de Guadalupe

ENSENADA.- One of the magna events planned for the closing of the cycle of concerts in Baja California will include the recently confirmed performance of Ricky Martin, presented by APM Productions. This November 2nd, the super star will perform at the Rancho San Gabriel Winery. The cost of tickets will range from $101 dollars to […]

April 13, 2017

“Sabor de Baja” returns to Rosarito

ROSARITO.- From New York, Los Angeles, and even here in Tijuana, people from near and far are buying tickets to attend the second annual culinary festival, Sabor de Baja, presented by Chef Bo Bendana in Rosarito. A gala of flavors just like the first time around will be returning to a new location on August […]

April 13, 2017

“I Pagliacci” is coming to Tijuana this weekend

TIJUANA.- The curtain lifts and out comes Tonio, dressed as his comical persona Taddeo, a foolish humpbacked clow. Tonio is a character within a character of the play, and the leading role of the play, is the head of the clown troupe, Canio. Tonio appears in the prologue with a somber aspect bearing the bad […]

April 13, 2017

Outdoor advertising, a mess in Tijuana

In Tijuana, outdoor publicity is a mess, of the close to 900 advertisements, only 191 have permits, another 200 are in process to becoming regulated- which include those from federal zones- and 500 operate without any type of authorization, that is to say, they are illegal. They are installed little by little, clandestinely, so that […]

April 13, 2017

Happy Anniversary, Tijuana Te Quiero!

TIJUANA.-"You and 8 million people will read this sign every year" reads a vacant billboard as it looms over the world's busiest border crossing in the world on a ridiculously hot Thursday afternoon. This day, just like on any other given day, hundreds of cars and pedestrians line up at the Tijuana-San Ysidro border crossing […]

April 13, 2017

Liverpool agree $26.5 M transfer fee for Mario Balotelli

Mario Balotelli will be Liverpool's new star striker alongside Daniel Sturridge. The BBC is reporting that the Premier League club has agreed to pay A.C. Milan $26.5 million for the striker's services. According to a statement in the Italian side's website "Mario Balotelli left Milanello's sporting centre at 13:30 local time, after saying goodbye to […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico City Airport implements Anti-Ebola Measures

MEXICO.- Mexico City's international airport representatives have announced that they are prepared for any contingency that may arise should anyone be diagnosed with Ebola as a result of the outbreak that started in western Africa. The airport has announced that it is spreading the message and bringing social awareness to passengers of the outbreak, and […]

April 13, 2017

San Lorenzo travel to Vatican, present Libertadores trophy to Pope Francis

Soccer took center stage at the Vatican this morning when members of San Lorenzo visited their most famous fan, Pope Francis, to share the joy of winning the Copa Libertadores last week. Pope Francis introduced the members of San Lorenzo to the crowd that gathered around them. "In a very special way, I greet South […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana and San Diego will be represented at World Economic Forum in Geneva this month

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world through public and private cooperation. One of the organization's platforms is the Global Shapers Community, whereby so-called "Global Shaper Hubs" are established in cities around the world, comprised of young leaders between 20 and 30 years old who […]

April 13, 2017

U.S. Travel Advisory Doesn’t Surprise Baja

ROSARITO BEACH.- One of the topics discussed by the Baja California Image Committee yesterday was an alert put out by the United States Department of State advising against travel to the state of Baja California. Baja tourism authorities have indicated that there is nothing to fear and tourists can safely visit the region. Mariano Escobedo, […]

April 13, 2017

Don’t miss the Baja Blues Fest next weekend!

ROSARITO BEACH.- The Third Annual Baja Blues Fest is just around the corner, and will be held August 22, 23, and 24 at the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort. A portion of the proceeds will go to to local children's charities. In the past the event has raised over $12,000 dollars for Baja California charities. […]

April 13, 2017

Majority of Politicians in Michoacan are Knight’s Templar Members

MICHOACAN.- Father Gregorio Lopez, one of Michoacan's most outspoken pastors when it comes to the crisis Michoacan is suffering through, claims that the government and government corruption is to blame for the level of insecurity in the state, brought on by drug traffickers. How can it be combated if, according to him, 90% of the […]

April 13, 2017

Closure of Beach Near Baja Malibu and Playa Blanca

TIJUANA.- The beach at the southern limits of Tijuana and near- northern limit of Rosarito, –– directly in front of the Playa Blanca and Baja Malibu residential communities–– has been closed off pending an inspection by Tijuana’s Health and Safety department. According to a report released today by Frontera, an urgent meeting will take place […]

April 13, 2017

Baja seeking new tourist attractions

TIJUANA.- With their sights set on promoting federal investments in the state, and exploring the possibility of constructing a new port, authorities of the National Tourism Promotion Fund (FONATUR) will visit Baja California. According to Oscar Escobedo of Baja's State Tourism Secretariat (SECTURE), "in line with the policy of Governor Francisco Vega, we are focused […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico is the number one foreign source of intellectual capital in Silicon Valley

UNITED STATES.- Bloomberg Businessweek published a very interesting graph a couple of months ago, that almost went unnoticed by us! The graph details where Silicon Valley’s intellectual capital mainly originates from, and the results are quite interesting and exciting for those of us who believe Tijuana, Baja California and Mexico are on the path to […]

April 13, 2017

Startup of the Month: “Ahorro Libre”

TIJUANA.- Much has been spoken about Tijuana in terms of a new generation of startups being generated in this city. It was a pleasant surprise to learn of "Ahorro Libre", which we've nominated as our Startup of the Month. Ahorro Libre, which translates to Free Savings, is the solution that those who want to start […]

April 13, 2017

The flavors of Tacos Kokopelli will soon arrive in the “Windy City”

TIJUANA.-Baja California's cuisine has crossed borders on its reputation for good quality and creativity above all. A clear example of this is Tijuana poster-child Tacos Kokopelli, which will soon be heading to Chicago's Wicker Park. There, Chicago eaters will learn that when it comes to tacos there is more than just carne asada. Tijuana has […]

April 13, 2017

The voice of Omara Portuondo is coming to CECUT

TIJUANA- She was the premiere dancer for the Tropicana club, and the headline singer for Buena Vista Social Club and this Friday she will be making a stop in Tijuana. Omara Poruondo, known now as the Lady of Filin (a cuban term derived from the word "feeling"), continues to provoke and seduce those that hear […]

April 13, 2017

You can now hitch a ride with UBER in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- UBER, the revolutionary app that brings a reasonably priced driver to you with just a few taps of the finger, has officially launched in Tijuana. The city will now be the 169th, and one of only three in Mexico, to host the transportation service, where users can call on safe, reliable, and affordable rides […]

April 13, 2017

Switch-Luz

In the 60s began a new era of Mexico's industry, as the maquiladora industry emerged as a solution for unemployment in this country, as well as for the United States' postwar industrialization plans; the first aerospace industry maquiladora in Baja California was Switch-Luz. Its RFC (Mexican Federal Tax Registry) was captured on November 30, 1966 […]

April 13, 2017