‘Rabid’ fans cheer and jeer Shakira in Tijuana

TIJUANA – "There's nothing like seeing Shakira shake her hips in person," said Mara Mejía, who paid $213 to see the Colombian super star in concert Saturday night at Caliente stadium. "I do like her hips, but her performance left a lot to be desired," said her boyfriend, Enrique Prado. "I didn't like that she […]

April 13, 2017

Questionable foul helps sink Xolos in Monterrey

MONTERREY – Joaquin del Olmo rubbed his right hand across his face as he walked the sideline staring at the ground. The Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles head coach expressed his frustration Saturday night. He had just witnessed what could have been his team's first points in the Primera División evaporate in a 4-2 loss at Rayados […]

April 13, 2017

U-turn lane on I-5 at San Ysidro crossing is rerouted

SAN YSIDRO – The U-turn lane located at the extreme left-hand side of Interstate 5 near the entrance to Mexico will be closed for the next two years as part of the remodeling project at the port of entry. Mexico’s federal transportation department announced the closure, which it said took effect on Friday. U.S. border […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico loses to rival Argentina in U-20 World Cup

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Argentina won its opening match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament, outlasting Mexico’s squad 1-0 on Friday. Argentinian player Erik Lamela sent a powerful, left-footed kick at minute 70, scoring what would become the only goal of the game. Colombia is hosting the U-20 World Cup tournament, in which 24 teams […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana beach hosts weekend of fun in the sand

TIJUANA – The city's beach community will host a summer festival Saturday and Sunday featuring a surfing competition, 30 bands and a seafood festival. Thousands from both sides of the border are expected to turn out for the third annual "Tijuana en la playa" festival on the west side. The beach community offers many popular […]

April 13, 2017

‘Supermercado’ celebrates three years in Escondido

ESCONDIDO – When Vallarta Supermarket opened here three years ago, the recession was picking up steam. Latinos, in particular, were hit hard by the economic collapse, which pushed many out of their jobs and, in time, out their homes. The family that owned the supermarket chain, however, saw opportunity in the city's 143,000-strong population, about […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos need to fine-tune play to win in Monterrey

TIJUANA.- Tijuana's professional soccer team is now running in a rougher pack, playing against Mexico's top teams, and the club showed it might just be competitive during the 2011 tournament. In its home opener Saturday in the First Division, the Xoloitzcuintles lost to Morelia 2-1 despite being the better team. It held possession more than […]

April 13, 2017

Profession with style fading in Tijuana

TIJUANA – The tailors in this city are virtually extinct. It's more difficult every day to find a tailor on the border, which once boasted more than one hundred of them who made suits and dresses to size, mainly for American clients and politicians and artists from Mexico. Some of the remaining craftsmen of the […]

April 13, 2017

Two U.S. gang members arrested in Tijuana

TIJUANA – State authorities arrested Tuesday two members of the Mongols motorcycle gang, one of them on "America's Most Wanted" list, who were being sought in the United States for attempted homicide, violent robbery, weapons trafficking, among other felonies. Alfredo Arenas Moreno, the international coordinator for the Baja California preventive police, said its agents mounted […]

April 13, 2017

Concussion sends ‘Chicharito’ to NJ hospital

HARRISON, New Jersey – One of the world's most popular soccer players, Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, spent Monday night in the hospital after suffering a concussion during a training session, according Manchester United, where he plays. Hernández, 23, and his team are on a pre-season tour in the United States and are scheduled to play Wednesday […]

April 13, 2017

$1.7 million worth of drugs found in secret slots

SAN YSIDRO – The imaging machine used by border authorities got big workout on Friday. They used the device to detect more than 950 pounds of narcotics, worth an estimated $1.7 million, hidden in dashboards, gas tanks, spare tires, tail gates, and other secret compartments in six different smuggling attempts. The first incident occurred about […]

April 13, 2017

Powerful quake strikes off Baja California coast

TIJUANA – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck the Gulf of California on Tuesday morning. The quake at 10:54 a.m. hit about 50 miles southeast of Los Mochis, in the state of Sinaloa, and about 680 miles southeast of Tijuana, according to Mexico's National Seismological Service. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that […]

April 13, 2017

Shakira brings tour to border this weekend

TIJUANA – Colombian super star Shakira is bringing her world tour to the border this weekend for two concerts. As of Monday, about 85 per cent of tickets have been sold for Saturday's concert in Tijuana at Estadio Caliente. Proceeds will go to Fundación Por Ayudar, presided by María Elvia Amaya de Hank, wife of […]

April 13, 2017

Wineries poised to uncork grape festivities

A sampling of vineyards and wineries (All phone numbers are as dialed from U.S.) LA Cetto: 011.52.646.155.2179, cettowines.com Casa Pedro Domecq: 011.52. 646.155.2249 Viña de Liceaga: 011.52.646.155.3281; vinosliceaga.com Adobe Guadalupe: 011.52.646.155.2094; adobeguadalupe.com Casa de Piedra: 011.52. 646.155.3097; vinoscasadepiedra.com Chateau Camou: 011.52.646.177-2221; chateau-camou.com.mx Monte Xanic: 011.52.646.1747055; montexanic.com.mx Bodegas Santo Tomás: 011.52.646.174-0936; santo-tomas.com Bibayoff: 011.52.646.177-2722; bibayoff.net Sampling […]

April 13, 2017

García Bernal receives award for his activism

TIJUANA – A leading organization that promotes human rights and democracy in Latin America has awarded its highest award to Mexican actor and activist Gael García Bernal. The Washington Office on Latin America is honoring García Bernal for "his passionate commitment to the plight of migrants," the agency announced on Wednesday. The organization is also […]

April 13, 2017

Local star shines despite loss in Xolos’ first game

TIJUANA – Joe Corona sprinted toward the sideline with arms spread, extended over his head Saturday. He wore a smile from cheek to cheek. Corona had just sent in the first goal for Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles in the Mexican Primera División. "El primer gol en la Primera." Corona will certainly remember it. The Sweetwater High […]

April 13, 2017

Looking for work at Comic-Con is serious business

San Diego.- While thousands descend on Comic-Con to revel in their colorful hobby, a few see it as the opportunity of a lifetime. Francisco Ander Zárate, a 28-year-old native of Ensenada, is one of them. He has attended the summer conference for several years with the hope landing work with a comic book publisher. After […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos ready for First Division debut on Saturday

GAMES TO WATCH The new season features some games that should not be missed. Here is a rundown of them (all times Pacific): Week 1 Saturday, July 23 vs. Morelia, 5 p.m., Estadio Caliente TV: TV Azteca Outlook: Historic match for the Xolos and the City of Tijuana, first official First Division match. Morelia is […]

April 13, 2017

Street closures announced for big party in Rio Zone

TIJUANA – Authorities released details of the street closures on Saturday in the Río Zone, changes that will affect traffic coming from and to the San Ysidro border crossing. The closures are to accommodate a free, outdoor festival and concert on Saturday night expected to draw 25,000 people to one of the city's gathering spots. […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana team begins historic season Saturday

TIJUANA – The wait is over. The home team's debut as a First Division soccer team is Saturday. Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles will host Morelia, last season's runner-up, at Estadio Caliente in what will go down as a historic event for the city. A sell-out crowd will be expected to pack the 16,000-seat stadium, most of […]

April 13, 2017