Familiar outcome: Xolos dominate but only tie game

TIJUANA – In what has become a familiar outcome, the Xolos dominated Sunday’s game against Los Tigres de Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, but could not seal a win, tying once more 1-1. Club Xoloitzcuintles dominated the first part of the game, against one of the leagues better teams. However, at minute 41, Lucas Lobos […]

April 13, 2017

Baja gives a world-class honor to Erik Morales

TIJUANA – The Baja California government honored native son Erik "Terrible" Morales just days after he claimed a title in a fourth weight division, which had been his professional goal. Gov. José Guadalupe Osuna awarded the boxer a trophy on Friday that names Morales International Ambassador of Baja California and nominated him for the National […]

April 13, 2017

Teacher builds dance group to become a tradition

CHULA VISTA— Talk about a trip through memory lane. From thank you cards from her former students to a photo sent by President Ronald Reagan to an old image of Mexican comic icon "Cantinflas," there's not enough space in this house to capture a 40-year career. The home belongs to Martha Sánchez, a retired South […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico moving ahead with new border crossing

While U.S. funding to finish the expansion of the San Ysidro port of entry is not yet allocated, Mexico appears on track to complete its new southbound border crossing. Mexico is to finish construction in 2012 of the crossing, known as El Chaparral, as well as new bridges that will be needed for the transborder […]

April 13, 2017

Lackluster Xolos need to avoid costly mistakes

The more things change the more they stay the same. At least that is what appears to be happening to Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles. New coach, new strategies, same result –.more wasted opportunities. The Mexican Apertura season is coming to an end and the Xolos are at the brink of finishing last in the standings and […]

April 13, 2017

New U.S. envoy to Mexico make drug fighting a priority

In his first visit to the border region, the new U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Anthony Wayne, said Thursday he will make accelerating a binational drug-fighting program his priority. Wayne assumed the post in August, following the resignation of Carlos Pascual after Wikileaks released a series of cables in which he criticized Mexico's war against drug […]

April 13, 2017

Aztecs begin PAC-12 play against Stanford

Take a look at the San Diego State men's soccer schedule and there is one thing that might stand out to you. The Aztecs have played nine matches this season, three on the road if you count a match at USD, down the road from Montezuma Mesa as an away game. It is a schedule […]

April 13, 2017

New chamber is open for business in South Bay

CHULA VISTA – The timing seemed right. More and more people from Mexico were launching businesses in San Diego County, particularly in South Bay. And even in a deep recession, Latino residents were taking the plunge and opening all types of businesses. But many of these fledgling entrepreneurs were not familiar with how business gets […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico presents $60,000 in grants to local students

The Mexican government and non-profit organizations teamed up Tuesday to award college grants totaling $60,000 to 169 students in San Diego County. One of the winners was Manuel Lopez, 42, who proved that it's never too late to go back to school. The San Ysidro resident, who is a first-year student at Alliant International University, […]

April 13, 2017

Construction work resumes at border crossing

SAN YSIDRO.- Two weeks after the collapse of a construction platform, U.S. authorities have resumed the remodeling project at the port of entry, although with a change in how the work will be done. Since early Tuesday, two SENTRI lanes were closed and construction workers could be seen in the area once more. On Sep. […]

April 13, 2017

Provocative film ‘Presumed Guilty’ wins Emmy

A controversial documentary that cast a harsh light on the Mexican judicial system won an Emmy on Monday night. The film, "Presumed Guilty," showed the unjust prosecution of a Mexico City salesman, José Antonio Zúñiga, who was accused of a murder he did not commit and sentenced to 20 years in prison. In a ceremony […]

April 13, 2017

Baja bets on new police agency to battle crime

TIJUANA – Baja California unveiled its new crime fighters on Monday, a new law enforcement agency meant to serve as a model for the rest of the country. The first agents of the so-called Policía Estatal Acreditable (Reliable State Police), 83 men and women, were introduced at a graduation ceremony. They had undergone rigorous professional […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s president as you have never seen him

TIJUANA – Want the ultimate insider's tour of Mexico? None other than President Felipe Calderón explores that country from end to end in a television program called "Mexico: The Royal Tour" airing on KPBS on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The one-hour program is hosted by CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg, who informs viewers at […]

April 13, 2017

‘Locks of Love’ helps children battling cancer

After two years of letting his hair grow, fifth-grader Isaac Leal had it shorn, all for a good cause. The ten-year-old had been so moved by a television report on children battling cancer that he decided to do his part. "My mom inspired me to let it grow and donate it to these children," said […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos stop slide, get dramatic tie against América

MEXICO CITY – In a dramatic game, the Tijuana Xolos tied 1-1 Club América, one of Mexico’s most popular and richest teams. Xolos player Javier Yacuzzi struck with lightning speed, sending a pass from Richard Ruíz into the net for the first goal, just 30 seconds into the game. Tijuana’s goalkeeper, Cirilo Saucedo, had busy […]

April 13, 2017

‘Miss Bala’ to represent Mexico at 2012 Oscar

TIJUANA – The Mexican film "Miss Bala," which is about a beauty pageant contestant involved in organized crime, will be Mexico's entry for the 2012 Oscar. Icunacury Acosta, a spokeswoman for Mexico's Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences, said this film was selected this weekend among 11 contenders. "I'm confident that the film will continue […]

April 13, 2017

New Xolos’ coach takes on storied Club América

It won't be easy. The task at hand could perhaps be his toughest yet. Antonio Mohamed is the new man in charge of coaching Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles. The Argentine-born coach was named Joaquin del Olmo's replacement last Monday after team management fired him after nine games in the Primera División. Now it is Mohamed's turn […]

April 13, 2017

Confident Aztecs ready for conference play

The so called "preseason" is coming to an end. One more match and it's time for conference play. And the San Diego State men's soccer team wants to enter their conference schedule with momentum. The Aztecs have won four in a row since losing to crosstown rival USD on Sept. 4. Coach Lev Kirshner's team […]

April 13, 2017

Cell suspected in multiple killings arrested in Baja

TIJUANA – For months, authorities have said that much of the violence in the city is now being committed by independent criminal cells for hire not drug cartels, whose influence has waned. On Friday evening, state authorities announced that they had dismantled one of those cells, which they said was responsible for numerous kidnappings and […]

April 13, 2017

Small-time dealers lead to big-time drug violence

TIJUANA – For months, state authorities have said that a majority of the murders occurring in the city are related to disputes among street drug dealers. On Thursday, Mexico's top law enforcement officer agreed, calling for a coordinated campaign to fight drug dealing at that level. Mexican Attorney General Marisela Morales said that street drug […]

April 13, 2017