Startup Weekend in Tijuana : Third edition

In the Startup weekend on April 5 through the 7th that will be held at the Bit Center in Tijuana, a team of specialists will have only 54 hours to transform an idea into a project. In the events third edition now, it will once again open its door to innovation, software programmers, graphic designers, […]

New Presidential Elections in Venezuela

[p]April 14 will be the date when Venezuelans will go to the polls again to elect their new president. It will either be Nicolas Maduro or Henrique Capriles. [/p] The President of the Electoral Power in Venezuela, Tibisay Lucena, said on Saturday that it would be on Sunday and Monday when parties can nominate their […]

The Tail End of Lobster Season in Baja

By Shari Bondy ViaBaja.com Central Baja California Sur is famous for it's successful commercial fishing industry and the stars of the show are the high quality red lobster and abalone we have in bountiful numbers here. The fishing cooperatives are very proud of their stewardship of the species they fish and they have won international […]

Hot Springs and Hot Tubs: Getting into Hot Water in Baja

Unlike many regions within the Republic of Mexico, Baja California was originally formed by intense seismic activity and massive volcanic eruptions that have also helped to create the rugged, rocky coastline for which the peninsula has become famous. One beguiling aspect of this type of terrain is an abundance of hydrothermal aquifers that hold seemingly […]

Xolos 0–1 Gallos Blancos : Queretaro defeats Tijuana

The Tijuana Xolos suffered their fourth loss of the season this time to Club Queretaro. The game on Saturday night was for the tenth week of the Liga MX. Club manager Antonio Mohamed presented nine changes from his usual starting lineup, to give his players some rest; this of course with the Copa Libertadores match […]

From Escort to Mexican Congresswoman, Giselle Arellano

Preparations underway for Shells & New Wine Festival

The fruits of the sea and earth will come together at the "Festival of Shells and New Wine" as part of the Harvest Festival season. April 19, 20 and 21 will be the dates for this gastronomic gala at the Hotel Coral and Marina in Ensenada, where one can enjoy three days of various activities. […]

Mexico beats Team USA 5-2 at the WBC

PHOENIX, ARIZONA.- Baseball in the United States never looked so sad, as Team Mexico had a fantastic night to beat Team USA 5-2 in a game from Group D of the World Baseball Classic. The Mexican team took advantage early in the game by scoring twice during the first inning, and with a home run […]

Venezuela’s Unconstitutional President may lead to Civil War

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate, Henrique Cariles, at a press conference said that the appointment of Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela was unconstitutional. "You do not decide who the president is," he told members of the National Assembly. "The death of President should serve as reference for the country to reflect on the future," he […]

Xolos back on duty against Gallos

San Diego Sockers go for a new championship

Hugo Chavez’s body will be in a Museum

"So he can be in a glass case and our people can have him forever" were the words of the Vice President of Venezuela, Nicholas Maduro, who was in charge of giving this news and informed the Venezuelan people that the president's body will be embalmed after the 7 days of mourning. VIDEO: Funeral services […]

North Korea’s Nuclear War: heading towards self-destruction

Yesterday, North Korea said that the non-aggression pact with South Korea was not valid, as well as indicating that preemptive nuclear strikes would be also against the United States. Their position on the matter was expressed after new UN sanctions against them were announced, which are as of a result of their nuclear weapons tests […]

Carolina Bustamante: protecting the families of Tijuana

15 years ago, the hotlines 075 began operating to aid and intervene with people who found themselves in a family crisis. The current administration chose to improve that service for which both men and women can take advantage of that service. DIF Tijuana also offers counseling, legal support and even a shelter for abused woman […]

Appeal is filed for Elba Esther Gordillo

Attorneys Arturo German Rangel, Rigoberto Gonzalez and Felipe Borrego, all legal representatives of former union leader Elba Esther Gordillo Morales, have filed an appeal against the detention order that was issued against her by the Sixth District Court of Federal Criminal Proceedings. The detention order that was issued by Judge Alejandro Caballero Vertiz stood their […]

North Korea threatens U.S. with Nuclear Weapons

Shortly before the United Nations announced new sanctions against North Korea, the North Korean government announced attacks towards the United States, in which they plan to use nuclear weapons. A spokesman from the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the North will exercise its right for "a pre-emptive nuclear attack to destroy the […]

Hugo Chavez actually died from this

The General of the National Guard of Venezuela, Jose Ornella, said yesterday that Hugo Chavez died from a massive heart attack. Ornella said that Chavez fought for his life until the very end, even as his illness progressed and limited his senses. "He could not speak, but just by moving his lips he said … […]

Antonio Villaraigosa from Mayor to Governor of California?

LOS ANGELES. – The mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, said in an interview with local television station KTTV that in his future plans are to possibly run for governor of California, but avoided mentioning a date. Villaraigosa, who is a Democrat and now 60 years old, will end his second term as the Mayor […]

Xolos 1-0 Corinthians: Tijuana brings down the world champs

TIJUANA, BC.- Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente achieved their third victory in the Copa Bridgestone Libertadores in as many games. This time their victim was none other than reigning FIFA Club World Cup Champion as well as reigning Copa Libertadores champions Corinthians of Brazil. The Xolos now sit comfortable in first place of group five […]

Mexican president pays $35,000 for a presidential portrait

The image shows Enrique Peña Nieto sitting in the presidential chair, proudly wearing the presidential sash and a gray tie in front of the Mexican flag. The photographer, who was hired to take this picture as Peña Nieto's presidential portrait, is the same one that was hired to take ex-president Felipe Calderon's picture as well. […]