Corona Beer sold to belgium company for 20 Billion

Grupo Modelo from México agreed to sell its remaining 50% to Belgian beer company Anheuser-Bush for 20.100 millions of dollars making AB the sole owner of Modelo, informed the Mexican company today. In a press release sent to the Mexican Stock Market (BMV in Spanish) it specifies that with this operation the Corona beer "will […]

April 13, 2017

Prices to drop on SR-125 starting this Saturday

SAN DIEGO.- Just as promised, starting this weekend, the toll fees of the State Route 125, located to the east of San Diego will go down. Through a press release, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), who just recently acquired the road, announced the reduction in charges with the goal of encouraging people to […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana to host livestock expo

Even though farm animals are not one of Baja California's strong points other than for the milk, the first livestock expo of the area will be held in Tijuana this summer from July 20 to August 12 at the Alamar show center. A recreational, commercial and entrepreneurial event for the whole family is what this […]

April 13, 2017

Muse to sing the official theme of London 2012

Muse, one of the biggest international music groups from the United Kingdom presented their song "Survival" as the official theme for London 2012 after being chosen by a committee that organizes the Games. The song will also be the first single from their album "The 2nd Law" which could hit stores on September 17 this […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico SOS 132

Movement "Yo soy 132" ("I am 132") was born as a protest from the student community of the Universidad Iberoamericana to presidential candidate Enrique Peña Nieto's visit. After members of the Institutional Revolution Party (PRI) claimed that the young protesters had been paid by opposing political parties, the students made a video where 131 of […]

April 13, 2017

“Ready Lane” to open in Tecate

Authorities from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the launch of a Ready Lane pilot program in Tecate's crossing border; it will operate during July and August, and only on Sundays . The decision whether this entry port keeps the program or not will be based on the results it shows. "The pilot program […]

April 13, 2017

Glasmus – Self Titled EP

Listening to the self-titled EP from Tijuana-based band, Glasmus, offers a pleasant sensation of rock that without a doubt has been influenced by some post-rock and a little bit of post-punk. All these reasons provide the record and its six fantastic tracks with unique character. With tones of rock, post-rock and a touch of post-punk, […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto’s domestic abuse on the spotlight

Through her Twitter account, actress Laura Zapata informs that the presidential candidate aggressively attacked his wife Angélica Rivera,also an actress, last may. In order to recover, declares Zapata, Angélica Rivera went to the Ángeles Hospital in Mexico City, where she paid for an entire floor of the building. Rivera's stay in said Hospital had already […]

April 13, 2017

Popotla Fishing Village – Off the Beaten Track

Many have heard of Puerto Nuevo, a lobster village, an adventure in eating experiences. Few, however, have the same pleasure of knowing Popotla, Km 38. Just south of Baja Studios there is an arch and a dirt road leading into a little village full of tiny eateries and curio shops. Unlike Puerto Nuevo, much more […]

April 13, 2017

Bersin asks for shared responsibility regarding immigration

He respects Mexico's decision about the Tijuana-San Diego border. About the Mexican Government closing the crossing border known as Puerta México next October, he explained that, even if that's not what it was agreed to in the beginning, he respects the "change of plans". "We are living a situation where Mexico is telling us to […]

April 13, 2017

Arizona immigration law: a victory for all and a defeat too

When the United States Supreme Court's ruling over Law S.B. 1070, known to some by "Arizona's Anti-immigration Law", was announced advocates and opponents alike called it a victory. The decision rejected parts of the law but approved one of its items: Arizona's State Police will be able to look up the migratory status of any […]

April 13, 2017

Javier Bardem and Thalía will get a star

Mexican singer Thalía and Spanish actor Javier Bardem are the only two Hispanic artists whose star will be unveiled this 2013 on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The list, composed by 24 artists encompassing television, music, motion pictures, theater and radio, was made public by Hollywood's Chamber of Commerce. "I just saw a webcast of the […]

April 13, 2017

Cataviña – World Class Cuisine in Baja

The courses continued on the hearty path, and now is the time to wipe your mouth if you have started to drool a bit. The next plate to come out was Sole wrapped in a zucchini carpaccio with a lime sauce, tomatoes and black olives. At first I didn't want to ruin the presentation, but […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos face Club America at Qualcomm Stadium

Members of Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles are spending a lot of time on a sandy beach under clear, sunny skies these days. Warm days cooled by the Gulf of California breeze at the beachfront tourist city of Mazatlan, Mexico are also part of their summer agenda. But don't think the Xolos are there on vacation. Far […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican Wine and the American Woman

*Jo Ann's Zinfandel and Nebbiolo wines, created in Baja The birds had almost caused an irrevocable accident…but what a lucky accident it turned out to be for me! I entered my wine into a blind-tasting at the invitation of the winemaker at La Casa Vieja. I did it just for the fun and experience…and imagine […]

April 13, 2017

“Zorrita” defeated by Matthysse

LOS ANGELES.- In a tough match and with adrenaline pumping high, Argentinean contender Lucas Matthysse(31-2, 29 KO's) lived up to expectations by knocking down Mexican rival Humberto "Zorrita" Soto (58-8-2, 34 KO's) in the 5th round earning for himself a chance at disputing the WBC's Super Lightweight title. On the first two rounds the Mexican […]

April 13, 2017

International casting call for models

TIJUANA – A great opportunity for models is coming up. Innovative fashion designers are looking for female models that can showcase the border region's dynamic style. They are hosting a casting call on Saturday, July 7, in Tijuana. The selected models will star in a fashion show on Oct. 14 during the conference called Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017

7th Caesar Salad Festival in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- More than 15 restaurants will offer their best dishes this Sunday afternoon in the 7th installment of the Caesar Salad Festival on Revolution Avenue between the 3rd and 5th street starting at noon and until 10 pm. There will be no cover charge. It is an effort by CANIRAC (National Chamber of the Restaurant […]

April 13, 2017

Case of mistaken son of “El Chapo” shows the dangers of displaying prisoners

The case of the wrongly identified "son of el Chapo", who was detained and presented as such to the press last Thursday by authorities only to back down a day later, is a clear example of the dangers of exhibiting prisoners before they are judged, according to human rights advocates and information experts. "It's paradigmatic […]

April 13, 2017

Lopez breaks Ortiz’s jaw in upset victory

LOS ANGELES.- Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez will have to wait to star in a big pay per view event in Las Vegas; at least that's what people are saying after Josesito López (30-4, 18 KO's) gave the shock of the year by knocking favorite Víctor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KO's) during the fight's 9th round. Not only […]

April 13, 2017