Mexico allowed to replace suspended players

HOUSTON –Mexico has been allowed to replace up to five of its suspended players in the Gold Cup and will fly three players to Houston on Monday. The region's ruling body (CONCACAF) announced through a statement late Sunday night that the Gold Cup Organizing Committee has allowed the replacements after evaluating the Mexican federation's request […]

April 13, 2017

Gas explosion injures 25 at Tijuana eatery

TIJUANA –An attempt to steal copper pipes led to a gas leak that sparked a powerful explosion Sunday morning at an eastside restaurant that injured 25 people, 11 of them seriously, authorities said. The Fire Department responded at 9:05 a.m. to a report of a gas leak at the Palacio Cantón Chinese restaurant on Avenida […]

April 13, 2017

SD Council pays tribute to champs from North Park

The North Park soccer boys are on a roll. This week the San Diego City Council publicly recognized their feats, chief among them winning the state championship in their category in March. It's the latest tribute paid to the boys and their coach, Mario Ramírez. The Major League Soccer team Chivas USA hosted them at […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico advances to semifinals in Gold Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey –Mexico is supposed to be the powerhouse in the region. Many consider it to be the top team in CONCACAF, the region's governing body. El Tri didn't play the part for a little more than a half Saturday night. Mexico overcame an early deficit with two second-half scores to clinch a […]

April 13, 2017

Backup goalie gets golden chance to shine

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey –You probably won't see him on a television commercial anytime soon. He doesn't have an endorsement deal with a major corporation. He doesn't have women screaming out his name every time he steps on to the field. Alfredo Talavera is a reserved 28-year-old from the Mexican state of Jalisco. He is […]

April 13, 2017

New D.A. site gives access to active cases

San Diego.- Any person can access information about active cases being handled by the San Diego District Attorney's Office through the Internet. On Friday, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced the site, which the public will be able to use to obtain basic information about any criminal case the office is handling. "It's important the members […]

April 13, 2017

Up to $50,000 available for owners facing foreclosure

A federally funded program that began early this year is providing up to $50,000 in financial assistance to California residents who have fallen on hard times and are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. In San Diego County, the nonprofits Community HousingWorks, Neighborhood House Association and NovaDebt are assisting with applications for the […]

April 13, 2017

Amazing truck opens residents to wonders of art

Tijuana. – On a recent afternoon a little more than 200 people were laughing out loud in front of a moving truck that was converted into a stage. "The Buffoon and the King" was being presented to the residents of Divina Providencia, an impoverished southeastern neighborhood located among canyons and streambeds with graffiti everywhere and […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican players test negative in new doping test

ELIZABETH, New Jersey – Five Mexican national team players provisionally suspended last week for a positive doping result have had their "B" samples test negative, the Mexican Futbol Federation said Tuesday. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, Francisco Rodríguez, Edgar Dueñas, Antonio Naelson Sinha and Christian Bermudez tested positive for clenbuterol, a drug developed to treat breathing disorders […]

April 13, 2017

Five tons of drugs seized in blow against cartel

Tijuana – The commander of Baja California's Second Military zone, Gen. Gilberto Landeros, announced Tuesday the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than $15 million, which he called a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel. The two dozen reporters at his press conference, however, were more interested in what he had to say about Jorge […]

April 13, 2017

Voter turnout for Mexican election is in the cards

Make it easier to vote, and more people will. That's the message a group of Mexican immigrants is sending lawmakers in their native land, urging them to make a small change that could have a big impact. Mexicans living abroad were allowed to vote in Mexico's presidential election for the first time in 2006. Mexico […]

April 13, 2017

Hank Rhon to be investigated in killing of son’s girlfriend

TIJUANA – In the latest dramatic turn, Baja California Attorney General Rommel Moreno announced Tuesday that a person has said that Jorge Hank Rhon ordered him to kill the 24-year-old girlfriend of his son nearly two years ago. The woman, Angélica María Muñoz Cervantes, was shot in her home on Aug. 13, 2009. She died […]

April 13, 2017

Forget this form? Get ready for border headache

San Diego.- Mexicans who have border crossing cards and are planning to vacation in the United States this summer are being reminded not to travel too far or stay too long without a U.S. permit known as an I-94. Border crossing card holders are required to get an I-94, which cost $6, if they intend […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s U-22 team practicing at USD field

San Diego.- Mexico's national U-22 team is practicing at the University of San Diego to prepare for a friendly match Wednesday in Tijuana against a team from Colombia. The Mexican team, which is preparing for the Copa América tournament, arrived Sunday from Las Vegas, after losing 3-0 to Venezuela on Saturday night. Mexico's young standouts […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico humbles Costa Rica in Gold Cup game

CHICAGO – Ricardo Lavolpe sat on the bench, quietly watching his team while caressing his bristly mustache. His expression expressed confusion maybe even disappointment. Costa Rica's coach had reason to feel that way. He watched his team being torn apart by Mexico on Sunday night at Soldier Field. Mexico completed a dominating first round at […]

April 13, 2017

Hank Rhon to be investigated in two murders

TIJUANA – State authorities will investigate 11 suspects, among them Jorge Hank Rhon, for their possible involvement in two killings in which two of the weapons seized in his home were used, Baja California Attorney General Rommel Moreno announced Sunday. Moreno said his investigation will parallel the one being conducted by federal authorities of Hank […]

April 13, 2017

Clash of coaches in Mexico vs. Costa Rica

CHICAGO – Costa Rican players kicked balls back and forth through the wet grass of Soldier Field on Saturday night. They dribbled, volleyed and sprinted after balls through cones with several assistant coaches watching under light showers. Every person on Costa Rica's roster was counted for except for its head coach. Ricardo Lavolpe. He didn't […]

April 13, 2017

Major drug bust yields drugs worth $18 million

Tijuana.- A man who raced inside a house in an eastside neighborhood, fleeing police, led them to largest drug seizure state police have had in the last four years, the department's director said Saturday. The director, Osiel Arturo García, said that state preventive police agents confiscated 468.6 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and 211 pounds of […]

April 13, 2017

Star player from South Bay drafted by Royals

Since he was three years old, Adrián Bringas wanted to be a professional baseball player. This week he took the first major step toward making that dream a reality. On Wednesday he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and leaves Saturday to join the Chukars of Idaho Falls, one of the team's minor league […]

April 13, 2017

Two released on bail in case of Hank Rhon

TIJUANA – A judge ordered two suspects released on bail Thursday in the case of Jorge Hank Rhon, a court announcement said. The federal court identified the two as Carlos Gonzalo Pérez Contreras and Ramón López Apodaca, who were implicated along with nine others – among them former mayor Hank Rhon – of having firearms […]

April 13, 2017