Surprise! That usher really sings opera

TIJUANA – What happens when opera singers leave the stage and stroll through streets, bus stations or movie theaters and begin singing unexpectedly? The quest for an answer is the engine that drives a group of artists and cultural promoters called "Traveling Opera," who have performed 90 concerts, nearly all of them in public places, […]

April 13, 2017

Sockers’ rival will keep up pressure

The San Diego Sockers already clinched the Western Division title but don’t expect a soft finish to the regular season. Not when the Sockers (11-2, PASL-Pro) have an arch rival on the schedule, Revolución Tijuana. San Diego hosts Tijuana on Saturday at the Del Mar Arena in the first of three remaining home regular season […]

April 13, 2017

Explosive duel: Pumas vs. Chivas

Few would have predicted that the Mexican pro team Pumas UNAM would sit atop the overall standings at the start of the Mexican 2011 Clausura tournament. But that's what has happened. Pumas are off to a fast start with an undefeated record that includes three wins and two ties. Perhaps the juiciest match-up this weekend […]

April 13, 2017

They smell good, but they are not allowed

Expect to see more people bringing flowers across the San Ysidro Port of Entry this February weekend. Love is in the air. Valentine's Day is approaching. Expect to see more banned flowers being seized also. U.S. border inspectors usually see a spike in the number of travelers bringing flowers from Mexico, where they cost less, […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico opens shelter for deported children

Tijuana.- Without a parent to hold their hands or calm the butterflies in their stomachs, 1,858 children were deported to this city in the last 13 months, federal authorities said. They had traveled to the United States mainly to reunite with their parents or, secondly, to find work. But in the course of pursuing their […]

April 13, 2017

Women scared to go even for a walk

Eighteen-year-old Lourdes Lopez is aware now that a man, maybe more than one, is going around Chula Vista groping women and girls while they're walking during the day. Her father heard about the attacks on the news a few weeks ago and has been picking her up after school at a trolley station near Broadway. […]

April 13, 2017

Tigres del Norte to roar into town

The roar is building, which can only mean one thing: Los Tigres del Norte are on the way. The popular norteño band will perform Saturday at the Valley View Casino Center. The band members from Sinaloa, winners of countless music awards, will perform songs from their latest production, "El Rugido de los Tigres del Norte." […]

April 13, 2017

Spaghetti al Pesto Genovese

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb. pre-cooked spaghetti 40 fresh basil leaves, stems removed 10 oz. goat cheese 6 teaspoons pine nuts 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 8 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste Preparation To cook the spaghetti In a saucepan with 2 liters of water put 4 bay leaves, ¼ onion and oil. […]

April 13, 2017

Latinos are online and mobile

Erika Mercado has a computer at home but uses the Internet more on her Palm Pixi smart phone. The 18-year-old Chula Vista resident logs on to Facebook at any chance she gets. "The apps are what I like the most." Latinos, in fact, depend on their cell phones to access the Internet more than whites, […]

April 13, 2017

‘They put a blade to my neck’

Another kidnapping victim said that federal authorities prohibited him from talking about his case so he would not be further endangered. In a Jan. 27 interview, however, he said he could not shake the nightmare of his experience. At times, especially at night, he said feels like he is still being held captive and cries […]

April 13, 2017

Reporter takes his shot at immortality

See video of historic moment. I grew up watching the Harlem Globetrotters' cartoons and TV specials, wishing I could make one of those long trick shots that my childhood heroes made look so easy while having fun. Guess what? All those years of playing basketball paid off. I had a YouTube moment Monday morning while […]

April 13, 2017

Players compete to smuggle migrants

See video clip of game. A video game that depicts would-be undocumented immigrants bouncing off of the bed of a pickup is drawing criticism from immigrant rights organization. "It is insensitive," said Pedro Rios, director of the American Friends Service Committee in San Diego. "Without a doubt, it trivializes what is a real concern." "Smuggle […]

April 13, 2017

Sockers clinch division title

The San Diego Sockers once played at the San Diego Sports Arena where the indoor soccer franchise established a legacy that included championships. The team doesn't play there anymore and the franchise is in a new generation but it is continuing a tradition. It still wins championships. The Sockers clinched the PASL-Pro Western Division title […]

April 13, 2017

Latinos warm up to NFL games

Jorge Villanueva, the Chargers longtime Spanish-language radio announcer, watched the Green Bay Packers triumph over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. In fact, he's got fond memories of growing up watching Super Bowl games in the 1970s – in Mexico. Yes, he said. The game was popular back then in his home country and interest has […]

April 13, 2017

Councilman killed in Ensenada

ENSENADA – A city councilman was shot to death early Sunday, state authorities reported. The body of the victim, Arturo Castellanos Ruiz, was found shortly after midnight on a street in the Hidalgo neighborhood southeast of downtown Ensenada. Investigators found 12 shell casings at the scene. A Ford pickup 250, presumably used in the killing, […]

April 13, 2017

NFL rushes to build Latino fans

Jorge Villanueva, the San Diego Chargers longtime Spanish-language radio announcer, has fond memories of growing up watching Super Bowl games in the 1970s – in Mexico. Yes, he said. The game was popular back then in his home country and interest has only grown over the years among Mexicans from both sides of the border. […]

April 13, 2017

Desperate Chivas looking for a win

There are two teams without wins in the 2011 Clausura tournament. One of them is Necaxa, which fired coach Daniel Brailovsky and is on the verge of being demoted to the Liga de Acenso, Mexico's minor league circuit. The other one yet to taste victory this season is Chivas de Guadalajara, one of Mexico's most […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana center to open film library

Tijuana.- The first major film library outside of Mexico City will be established in this city's cultural center. In addition to presenting Mexican movies, the new space will screen acclaimed international films, which have not been regularly offered in this city since 2005. The Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) will build a 250-seat screening room to […]

April 13, 2017

Sweet times and ‘hard, hard days’

These murders are an insanity, and not only in Ciudad Juárez," she said, referring to the border city where hundreds of women have been murdered since 2003. [/p] She said that not enough is being done about this violence. "We are a violent country." Venegas pauses, and acknowledges that there are Mexicans who are trying […]

April 13, 2017

Sockers have super opportunity

If there is a more important series of matches for the San Diego Sockers other than the playoffs, this might be it. San Diego has back-to-back games in Tacoma on Friday and Saturday and they could be very significant. The Sockers (9-2) can clinch their second-straight Premier Arena Soccer League Western Division title with two […]

April 13, 2017