Strong Storm Forecast for Baja California This Sunday

A new forecast from the National Weather Service indicates that Baja California enters the list of states that will be affected by the tropical storm called "Lidia." Civil Protection (through director Antonio Rosquillas) issued a statement informing of the heavy rains that are expected for Sunday, September 3. In an update Rosquillas indicates that the […]

September 2, 2017

Sign Up to Painting, Music, and Dance Workshops at CEART Rosarito!

Rosarito Beach.- If you've been thinking about learning a new activity in your free time, don't look any longer, for CEART Rosarito is the place to immerse yourself in many art areas, such as dancing, painting, singing, and others. Classes start Sept. 4, so you're still on time to sign up, whether your kids or […]

September 1, 2017

16 Concerts in Tijuana to Party this Month

TIJUANA.- Why is it September the perfect month to celebrate in Mexico? Because is the month in which Fiestas Patrias take place: a series of concerts, festivals, and other events that commemorate the Independence of Mexico. Here's a list of the concerts you can enjoy! [h1]Jas Devael [/h1] Where? Rouge When? Saturday 2 Time: 8:00 […]

August 31, 2017

Customer Service Is One of Mexican Banking’s Weakest Links

“Mexico is significantly behind in terms of customer service. More than 50% of bank users are dissatisfied with the service provided by their banks,” shared Freddy Dominguez, General Director of ComparaGuru.com, a financial services comparison platform. As a result, 30% of users have changed providers because of the service offered by their banks, according to […]

August 31, 2017

Arco Becomes Tijuana’s First American Gas Station

Tijuana residents are going to have to get used to seeing something they haven't seen in decades: An American brand of gasoline. Or, actually, any brand that isn't the state-run Pemex. Almost five years after Mexico's energy reform allowed more foreign investment and participation in its energy sector, Arco, a gas station brand from the […]

August 31, 2017

Baja Fest is Back, Bigger and Better for 2017

The Baja California Tourism Ministry (Secture) is preparing for it's second annual Baja Fest, in honor of World Tourism Day. A month from now, the 2017 Baja Fest will take place on the grounds of the Baja Film Studios lot (site of the old Foxploration theme park) in Rosarito. The best of the best of […]

August 30, 2017

7 Great Events in Tijuana to Start September With

TIJUANA.- New month, new weekend, new things to do here in this border city. More than halfway through the year and maybe you're starting to feel that little itch that tells you "you need to do more stuff". Here's some stuff. Fun festivals, concerts and events, a car show and art. Pick and choose! [contentTable […]

August 30, 2017

San Ysidro to Close Three Northbound Lanes on U.S. Side in September

SAN YSIDRO.-During a weekend in late September, the final phase of the San Ysidro expansion and remodeling project will force the closure of all lanes heading into Mexico at the El Chaparral border crossing. But, that won't be the only closure during the month. The General Service Administration (GSA) in the U.S. has announced that […]

August 30, 2017

Azteca Craft Brewing’s Beer Workshop in Tijuana is Back

A couple of weeks ago, Azteca Craft Brewing in Tijuana held another of its popular workshops for aspiring "home brewers". If you didn't manage to get in last time, forgot or just didn't know about it, there's good news. Azteca is located on Avenida Revolución between 3rd and 4th streets (Tercera and Cuarta), across the […]

August 29, 2017

Baja California cuisine: In the international and national spotlight

State tourism authorities celebrated the development of Baja California’s food tourism. This has resulted in two special publications in Mexico Desconocido (Mexico Unknown) and Food and Travel Mexico. The “Baja California Culinary Guide” by Mexico Desconocido, offers options ranging from the border all the way to the south of the state and reviews the most […]

August 29, 2017

Tijuana Officials Announce New Steps to Protect Tourist and Restaurant Areas

City officials in TIjuana held a press conference today to announce a series of new actions and strategies aimed of combating the recent wave of crimes committed against several businesses in the Downtown (Centro) and Zona Río district. Raúl Felipe Luévano, the City's General Secretary, Felipe Chang, Municipal Police Chief, and Marco Antonio Sotomayor, Municipal […]

August 28, 2017

You’ll Love This New Spot for Photos in Tijuana

Last Friday, a slew of people started to upload pictures of them in front of a pair of wings, right next to the ocean. In the back, you can see also giant colorful letters that spell out "TIJUANA". Wait, where is that? You ask. Where the U.S. – Mexico border meets the Pacific Ocean, in […]

August 27, 2017

New “Taco Grill TJ” Brings City’s Famous Dish to Heart of Downtown

Tijuana's Avenida Revolución is giving us a new surprise almost every week for the last couple of months, with new culinary spots, nightlife and even housing offerings adding to its development. New places can come off as pretentious for some, catering to hipsters but not really offering something of value. At least, that's the complaint […]

August 25, 2017

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Palomarez to Speak in San Diego on Hispanic businesses and U.S.-Mexico economy

SAN DIEGO.-The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce (HISCEC) is pleased to announce a public Q&A event and reception with Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), at 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 7, at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater. The USHCC […]

August 24, 2017

6 Events This Weekend in Tijuana to Wave August Goodbye

TIJUANA.- Enjoy the last days of August, don't stay at home and say no to excuses because you deserve to have fun. [h1]Friday, August 25[/h1] 1.-Ocean Rock Fest 2.0 If you want to start the weekend full of rhythm you cannot miss the Ocean Rock Fest, where you will meet various local bands such as […]

August 23, 2017

Enjoy the Game of Thrones Finale With Free Pizza at Teorema/Lúdica

The end of one of the most discussed seasons of Game Of Thrones is almost here and this place located in Downtown Tijuana knows that the struggle with pizza and beer is less. For the end of the season, the tasting room of brewery Teorema / Lúdica, located in Avenida Revolución, is preparing a great […]

August 23, 2017

The three of three Law, An ‘improvement’ to the corruption cancer

“The purpose of the Three of Three Law is to regulate tax, patrimony and interest declarations; however, neither work to prevent corruption from public officials,” shared Dr. Adolfo Solis Farias, specialist in tax law, during the Symposium of the State Anti-Corruption System. The event was organized by the “Lic. Maria Sandoval de Zarco AC,” Bar […]

August 23, 2017

The Clamato: A Baja California Invention and the Perfect Cure for a Hangover

If you haven't experienced a hangover, then we must congratulate you, because you are one in a million, and maybe you are one of the few people to be touched by an Unicorn. But us mortals can't say the same, because we have experienced the need to fight this horrendous physical state with anything that […]

August 23, 2017

This Could Be a Hot Weekend for Tijuana

TIJUANA.- So far the weather in the city has been good, with enough warm and cool moments throughout the day, however, this could change faster than you think. Today, Wednesday, August 23 we will be at 74°F with a cloudy sky in the morning, but during the afternoon the sun will come out to say […]

August 23, 2017

The Popular Calle Sexta in Tijuana is Getting a Major Facelift

If you visit Calle Sexta or 6th Street in downtown Tijuana, whether by day or in its busy nightlife, you will have noticed that, for some weeks now, a lot of work is being done in this famous area. This is because the street is being prepared for its biggest renovation in decades. The colorful […]

August 22, 2017