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San Diegan author, Pietro La Greca Jr. releases book: ‘Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family’
Amazon Publishing, Amazon’s book publishing unit whose main mission is to connect prominent authors with the readers of the world, has published the book “Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family” by Hispanic author Pietro La Greca Jr., son of one of the most influential Italian men in Mexico. The story of Pietro […]
Head taco by “Tacos El Sinaloense” in Tijuana disappoints due to bone splinter
On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos El Sinaloense” located at Calle Alba Roja 12888, Hipódromo Dos. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a carne asada taco and a head taco, both priced at $1.5 dollars ($30 pesos). Carne Asada Taco This taco has carne […]
43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine ends in Valle de Guadalupe
With the presence of the government of Baja California, the 43rd edition of one of the winemaking industry’s most important events ended. At this event, the Secretary of Tourism of Baja California, Miguel Aguíñiga Rodrígez was also present and he pointed out how enriching this week has been for the state due to the contributions […]
45-year-old elephant at San Diego Zoo is euthanized
San Diego Zoo has an endless number of animal species, and though visitors only know a few of them, workers, caretakers, and staff are the ones that form a special bond with these animals. This is why when they get older and start getting sick, sometimes, difficult decisions must be made. Sometime ago, one of […]
Access to Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park is reopened after the first snowfall in Baja California
The Secretariat of the Environment and Sustainable Development revealed that the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park (PNSSPM) is currently open and ready to receive visitors, after cleaning efforts were carried out on freeways due to the snowfall recorded during the week which dropped temperatures to -6°C (21°F). The Subdirector of PNSSPM, Verónica Meza […]
Snow melts in San Pedro Mártir, but Laguna Mountain in San Diego is still white
Yesterday, the first snowfall of the season arrived in Baja California and the mountainous areas of San Diego. Several of the most iconic places such as Laguna Mountain and San Pedro Mártir were painted white and everyone is very excited to enjoy the snow. However, there are two things of note: some good news and […]
Rubén Echeverría, cop who danced while directing traffic in Tijuana, passes away
Today on November 4, 2022, some sad news was reported: Rubén Echeverría, better known as “El Apa”, the cop who danced while directing traffic in the city of Tijuana, passed away. Many Tijuana natives remember him with joy as his performances were always a delight to watch. In fact, Rubén Echeverría became a sort of […]
Hombres G will celebrate their 40-year anniversary with a concert in Tijuana
Hombres G will tour to celebrate their 40 years of music and will play three dates in Mexico in March 2023. They will perform on March 15 at Auditorio Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez in Queretaro; on March 16 at Auditorio Metropolitano in Puebla, and on March 18 at Monumental Plaza de Toros in Tijuana. This […]
Las Viejas Outlet will have the biggest ice-skating rink in southern California
It’s starting to smell like Christmas and the weather is also letting us know that this magical time of the year is upon us. To make this season even more fun Las Viejas Outlet Center has announced that starting November 4, they will have an ice-skating rink. “Lace up your skates and take in the […]
Marina del Pilar inaugurates the Viniculture Study Center of Baja California
Marina del Pilar highlighted Baja California’s winemaking industry which has developed at an accelerated rate in the last 30 years. There were 5 wineries in 1990 and there are now 160 in the state. In presence of CETYS System dean, Fernando León Luna and Luigi Moio, President of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine […]
Carne asada taco with güerito yellow pepper and cheese crust by “Ta’Coqueto” in Tijuana gets a rating of 8.6
On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Ta’Coqueto” located at Ave. Las Ferias & Villa Lomas 22034. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a taco called “Ta’Coqueto de la casa” priced at $6 dollars ($120 pesos) and a Gobernador Taco priced at $3.75 dollars ($75 pesos). […]
Marina del Pilar: RESPIRA shows progress in transforming transport in Baja California
Due to the progress made by the RESPIRA program, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, governor of Baja California, stressed that the state administration’s goal is to strengthen the mobility in the state’s main cities so as to increase quality time for families as well as boost the state’s economic development. During the 50th edition of […]
Hens, roosters, and chickens will be put down at Morelos Park
Today, the Municipal System of Tijuana Theme Parks (SIMPATT) isolated hens, roosters, and chickens living in Morelos Park in order to prevent the spread of AH5N1 bird flu. These isolated birds will be put down. The National Services of Sanitation, Safety, and Agrifood Quality (SENASICA) of Mexico activated a safeguarding protocol for all of the […]
Otay Port of Entry: More than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamines hidden among green onions are seized
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents managed to seize more than 2 tons of narcotics that were being smuggled into the United States. This occurred within a span of 2 days and both incidents took place at the Otay Mesa port of entry, between the cities of Tijuana and San Diego. On October 20th, the […]
75-cent adobada taco by “Tacos La Negrita” in Tijuana fails due to its tortillas and watery guacamole
On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos La Negrita” at Boulevard Las Américas, Colonia 20 de Noviembre. On this occasion he tried two tacos: an adobada taco priced at $0.75 dollars ($15 pesos) and a carne asada taco priced at $1 dollar ($20 pesos). Carne Asada […]
Governor Marina del Pilar supervises progress at Esperanto Park in Tijuana
Today Governor Marina del Pilar was present at and supervised the first phase of the Esperanto Park construction which will be located at the Abelardo L. Rodríguez dam in the city of Tijuana; it will be the biggest green area center of Baja California in order to benefit present and future generations of Baja Californians. […]
95 years ago, Mexico’s first airplane factory was established in Tijuana
On November 3, 1927, the Governor of the Northern District of Baja California, General Abelardo Luján Rodríguez established an airplane factory in the municipality of Tijuana, Zaragoza, the first of its kind in all of Mexico. Thanks to this decision in November 1927, Compañía Aérea de Construcción y Transportes, S.A. became established, with its first […]
Restore your health at Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort in Valle de Guadalupe
Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort is located in Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, one hour and a half away from the Tijuana-San Diego border. It has a very relaxed and exclusive atmosphere for those who are looking to detox, restore, and improve their health with the most comprehensive therapeutic protocols. The General Manager of Montevalle, Fernando […]
43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine takes place in Ensenada
On Monday, October 31st, the 43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine began. In its 2022 edition, the chosen venue was Ensenada, Baja California. The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, was the host of the inauguration ceremony which took place at the Baja California Center in Rosarito. She expressed her joy […]
Marina del Pilar reasserts Baja California as the wine capital of Mexico
After it was announced that Baja California would be the venue of the 43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine, the wine industry’s most important international event, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, governor of Baja California, was in charge of giving the inauguration speech at this important event. During her participation, Marina del Pilar specially […]