Weaker Mexico team to begin Copa América

Since being invited to the Copa América party in 1993, Mexico has always done well in the soccer tournament for South America’s national teams. Despite this good record, the team Mexico entered in this year’s edition of the tournament, which began Friday in Argentina, is not a strong one. Mexico was forced to field a […]

April 13, 2017

Border wait times spike up to three hours

SAN YSIDRO – Nearly two weeks into a three-year expansion of the lanes at the port of entry, regular crossers are, well, more cross than usual. On Friday morning, motorists waited at least three hours to cross, many arriving late to their appointments. "Two weeks ago the wait became exceedingly slow, much more than before," […]

April 13, 2017

Game plan is working for Mexico’s team

PASADENA – Mexico came out fast in the 2011 Gold Cup tournament, ultimately winning the team's sixth championship on Saturday. And El Tri brought a circus of talent to the field. The team's coach, José Manuel de la Torre, has put together what many consider to be the best Mexican team in years. This team […]

April 13, 2017

Two former officers shot to death in Tijuana

Tijuana.- Two former municipal police officers were shot to death Wednesday morning in an eastern district, authorities announced. The killings pushed Tijuana's total number of violent deaths so far this year to 268, some 110 less than the same period last year. Meanwhile, the mayor announced the city's anti-corruption program would move next to the […]

April 13, 2017

‘Tijuana 3D’ takes aim at fighting crime

TIJUANA – Citizens are a powerful tool to fight crime in Mexico, and that tool is about to go high-tech on the border. A new campaign was unveiled Tuesday called "Tijuana 3D" that uses new and old media to reach one million residents and enlist their help to fight crime. The concept behind "3D" – […]

April 13, 2017

Bargains spur 12% increase in Mexico tourism

Tourism in Mexico is up again despite the perception that it is not safe because of the drug-related violence that has claimed thousands of Mexican lives in recent years, according to a binational panel in San Diego on Tuesday. "The perception is that we are losing ground but it's the other way," said Ernesto Coppel […]

April 13, 2017

Eight players in Mexico’s U-22 team suspended

Mexican soccer fans on both sides of the border expressed disappointment at Tuesday’s news: Eight players in Mexico’s U-22 national team in Argentina for the Copa Amércia tournament were suspended because they possibly had prostitutes in their hotel. Mexico’s Soccer Commission announced that each player will be suspended from the team for six months and […]

April 13, 2017

Real Madrid stars to play against Chivas in SD

Soccer fanatics take note: One of the world's premier teams, Real Madrid, will be bringing most of its stellar roster for the game against Chivas de Guadalajara on July 20 at Qualcomm Stadium. The list includes renowned players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Kaka and Karim Benzema, among others. They will play a friendly […]

April 13, 2017

Old movie palace to get starring role as theater

According to Tijuana's Historical Society, during the 1930s there was a small bullring where el Roble sits and it was in 1940 when it became a movie theater, part of the era where movie palaces across the country were managed by the quasi-public agency Compañía Operadora de Teatros S. A., known as Cotsa. They were […]

April 13, 2017

Bikes, beer and bands reign in Tijuana fests

TIJUANA – Residents and visitors are invited to a series of festivities to mark Tijuana’s 122nd anniversary, with a wide range of events beginning Thursday. The events, announced by the Tijuana’s Tourism and Convention Committee, include: Tijuana Bike Fest, June 30 to July 3, features motorcycle exhibits, acrobatics, concerts and bikini and tattoo contests, among […]

April 13, 2017

Unruffled Mexico dominates U.S. to win Gold Cup

PASADENA, – Things looked dim for Mexico in the Gold Cup final Saturday night. El Tri had fallen behind 2-0. The heavy favorite in the CONCACAF appeared in shock. It didn't have answers early on. But things changed in a matter of minutes. Pablo Barrera scored a goal in each half and Mexico rallied from […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico rallies from behind to clinch Gold Cup

PASADENA. – The sold-out crowd at the Rose Bowl erupted into delirium as Mexico rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday night against their old rival, the United States, 4-2. The United States scored two goals in the first half, by Michael Bradley and Landon Donovan. […]

April 13, 2017

Pride, respect at stake in Gold Cup final

PASADENA –The United States and Mexico will meet for the fifth time in a Gold Cup final Saturday. It will be the third-straight time these two nations face each other in the region's top tournament. El Tri vs. the Stars and Stripes is an intense rivalry, one that perhaps could stack up against other rivalries […]

April 13, 2017

Iconic ‘Tin Tán’ comes to life in Tijuana exhibit

TIJUANA – A collection of items and images are on exhibit here of the iconic artist who became a symbol to the generations of disillusioned Mexicans who immigrated to the United States searching for work. The artist, Germán Valdés, is better known as the character Tin Tán, from the golden era of Mexican cinema, 1942 […]

April 13, 2017

Police in Tijuana find cars stolen in San Diego

TIJUANA – If you’re the owner of the blue 2002 Jeep Wrangler stolen in Chula Vista in May, Baja California authorities have good news for you. They have found your vehicle. But if you’re the owner of another vehicle stolen in San Diego County in the last few months, the news is not so good. […]

April 13, 2017

Overtime win sets up Mexico vs. U.S. Gold Cup final

However, Mexico controlled possession for the most part of a scoreless first half, creating a handful of scoring opportunities. The first one came early for El Tri. Left wing Andrés Guardado sent a left-footed shot from about 20 meters wide left in the fifth minute and Mexico had another clear shot in the 31st minute […]

April 13, 2017

Guide gets to the bottom of beers sold in Mexico

The experts analyzed products from Mexico, the United State, Europe and Asia, including well-known brands such as Corona, Dos Equis, Tecate, Budweiser, Heineken, Miller and Sapporo, among others. The Belgium brand Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor topped the list of the 12 best industrial and artisan beers, followed by Cucapá Barley Wine, bottled in Mexicali. "It has […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico has worst record of rights abuses, expert says

TIJUANA – The remains of hundreds of would-be immigrants found in graves in northeast Mexico prove that that country is the greatest violator of the human rights of vulnerable groups, according to a leading Mexican researcher and U.N. special representative. "Behind every body found at one of these sites, which we continue to find in […]

April 13, 2017

U.S. looking for redemption against Panama

HOUSTON – They say they have put it behind them. But it might be difficult to forget a loss to a Central American rival when that same foe is the only thing in the way from a Gold Cup final. The United States will have a shot at redemption Wednesday night when it takes on […]

April 13, 2017

‘Chicharito’ on familiar turf in Gold Cup semifinal

Houston.- The shot was a lob that bounced into the lower back corner of the net. The ball had sailed over goalkeeper Nick Rimando. It was a goal sent in with the tap of the right foot of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández. That moment is tattooed in Hernandez's mind. How could he forget that goal? It […]

April 13, 2017