Former Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi back in Jail After Second Day in Court

Andrew Tahmooressi, the former Marine who has spent the last four months in jail after getting caught entering Mexico with three illegal weapons and over four-hundred rounds of ammo, is back in jail tonight after his second full day in court. During today's hearing, four witnesses were questioned by Tahmooressi's attorney: two customs employees and […]

April 13, 2017

Tourist Arriving by Plane in Mexico Increases by 10.9%

MEXICO.- During the first half of this year, Mexico has received 6.9 million international visitors by airplane, a 10.9% increase when compared to the same period last year. According to the Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR), with information obtained from a database of the National Institute of Migration (INM), the agency indicated that United States is […]

April 13, 2017

TJ in CHINA presents : “The Layered Process As Self Documentation”

Tijuana's urban space seems to be a constant work in progress. Bright squares of super contemporary glass & steel lofts contrast with the soft curving corners of streamline arte moderne style apartments of the 1940s and 50s. And down every alley you can find pieces of old painted wood, plastic pipes, cable, glass, and concrete […]

April 13, 2017

10th Annual TJ Beer Fest Just Around the Corner

The 10th annual, internationally famous, TJ Beer Fest is just around the corner, and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Baja California ever more is becoming a beer hub, thanks to the large amount of craft beer producers and fans. Baja is Mexico’s craft beer capital and this event will showcase that. More […]

April 13, 2017

U.S. House passes “Border Bill” to address surge at the Border

Yesterday, just hours before adjourning for a five-week recess, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a two-fold plan to address the so-called "humanitarian crisis" along the U.S.-Mexico border, mainly to address the surge of thousands of unaccompanied minors arriving from Central America. The House first passed a $694 million border-security plan, and then passed legislation […]

April 13, 2017

Manny Pacquiao continues his political endeavors

SAN DIEGO.- The Filipino boxer famous for defeating the most distinguished Mexican boxers appears to be more interested in politics as of late, and as a result might be putting down his boxing gloves. Manny Pacquiao owes a lot to the sport and has taken advantage of every opportunity it has given him by making […]

April 13, 2017

An interview with Baja’s First Lady Brenda Ruacho de Vega

The way a person speaks when they are excited by a cause is a dead give-away. Passion knows no boundaries and those that are inspired can't help but express it in the way they talk and act. Such is the case with Brenda Raucho de Vega, Baja's First Lady. As is customary in Mexico, the […]

April 13, 2017

Is Tijuana the Next Silicon Valley?

A recent article published by Aljazeera America took an in-depth look at the tech scene that is developing on both sides of the Tijuana-San Diego border, or the Cali-Baja region as it is known. The article demonstrates how it is very possible that this region may one day become the next Silicon Valley. The article […]

April 13, 2017

Don’t Miss the First Ever Baja Best Fest

The Baja Best Fest will be taking place this coming August 2nd, and will bring together the best this region has to offer, in an effort to continue to position Baja as a culturally rich region. In a recent press conference held at the Tijuana Tourism and Convention Committee's headquarters, director Arturo Gutierrez and the […]

April 13, 2017

Otay Mesa East Port of Entry may open as early as 2017

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed in relation to the proposed construction and operation of the so-called Otay II or Otay Mesa East port of entry, which will further enable commercial trade between Mexico and California. The memo was signed by Infrastructure Sub-Secretary, Raul Murrieta, and Secretary of the California Department of Transportation, and […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Tech Tour is welcoming participants this weekend

TIJUANA.- Foreign investment is one of the most vital components of job creation and economic improvement for this border region, which is why the City of Tijuana is extending an invitation to the Tijuana Tech Tour, taking place now and until August 2nd throughout the city. During a recent press conference, Xavier Peniche, head of […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s Organized Crime Homicide Rate Continues to Decline

A report published by the University of San Diego's Justice in Mexico research group indicates that overall homicide rates in Mexico have decreased through the first six months of this year. The declining trend is a further continuation of 2013 where rates also declined from the prior year. The report, which was published today, is […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican national team returns to Bay Area for first-ever international game

The Mexican National Team returns to the U.S. this September for two key games during a FIFA fixture window that will help shape the team's roster for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa America tournaments. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) today announced that the Mexican National Team will […]

April 13, 2017

Stemming the Tide of Immigrants at the Source

In recent weeks, news headlines have less and less been about the "humanitarian crisis" at the border, and have been replaced mostly by news on the conflict in Gaza. But there is no doubt that this topic will return to the front page, and will be further amped up the closer we get to the […]

April 13, 2017

Increased Capacity at San Ysidro Border Crossing this October

TIJUANA.- This October, border crossers may finally get some relief when the San Ysidro Border port of entry brings additional booths into operation, for a total of 26 double-stacked booths. It is hoped that this will reduce the wait times of the estimated 50,000 northbound vehicles that cross the border on a daily basis. This […]

April 13, 2017

Tim Howard signs for NBC Sports

Tim Howard will keep doubling as an English Premier League goalkeeper and TV announcer. The U.S. star will work up to 10 games for NBC Sports Group during the upcoming season on days his EPL team, Everton, isn't playing. He will either serve as a game commentator in the booth or as an on-site studio […]

April 13, 2017

Apertura 2014 Copa MX kicks off

MÉXICO.- Another edition of the Copa MX will kick off on Tuesday with seven matches. The first week of the group stage will continue on Wednesday with another seven matches. The Cup competition is split into the group stage and knockouts. There are seven groups of four teams from Mexico's Liga MX (first division) and […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana seeks to reduce amount of children working in the border line

TIJUANA.- With the goal of safeguarding children who work in the lines at the San Ysidro border crossing, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran initiated the 2014 Children's Summer Camp. In his speech, the Mayor stated that five months after initiating the "Betterment Program" at the San Ysidro Border, children who were found to be working were […]

April 13, 2017

Legal issues continue to tax Messi, fraud trial will go ahead

A Spanish judge has rejected a prosecutor's request to drop charges of tax fraud against Lionel Messi and ordered the investigation into three cases of suspected unpaid taxes to proceed. A court statement says there is "sufficient evidence" to believe the Argentina player "could have known and consented" to the creation of a fictitious corporate […]

April 13, 2017

Zidane uses two team ploy to make winning start to managerial career

Zinedine Zidane got off to a winning start as Castilla boss thanks to a last-gasp winner from Alberto Lozano against Guadalajara. It was by no means a thriller, but that is the nature of the beast in reserve football and a win is a win. There were, however, a few bright sparks along the way […]

April 13, 2017