Historic Animal Welfare Regulation passed in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- Last week, during what was the final rule-making session of the outgoing municipal administration in Tijuana, the city council unanimously approved the new Animal Protection, Well-being and Ethical Treatment regulation. The regulation applies to the entire municipality of Tijuana and is designed to protect domesticated animals including aspects related to their health, well-being, welfare, […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:59 PM PDT

5 Worldwide Famous Buildings and Their Immitations in Tijuana

Tijuana is some kind of a "Twilight Zone" for locals and tourists, where you pay in pesos but rents are in dollars, where traditional food is a mix of Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisine, and where the architecture acts as a perfect excuse to combine with the culture and lifestyle of citizens by sometimes getting […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:58 PM PDT

“Stacy” Is the Name of the Baby of Haitian Parents Born in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- This morning the parents of Haitian origin, Rosenie Jan Baptise and her husband, went to the civil registry module installed in the facilities of the General Hospital to register the child. Stacy is the name of the first baby born in Tijuana with immigrant parents of Haitian origin who arrived in the city in […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:57 PM PDT

Prepare for the Best Meteor Shower of the Year This Month

MEXICO.- August surprised us with the marvelous Perseid meteor shower, and many had the opportunity of watching several "falling stars" and ask for a wish, a tradition that has been going on for hundreds of years. And as if this event hadn't been enough to delight people, another meteor shower is coming our way to […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:57 PM PDT

The First Haitian-Tijuanense Baby Was Born

TIJUANA.- On the morning of this past Sunday, a 31-year-old Haitian woman who is housed in the Madre Asunta Center, located in La Postal, had to move to the General Hospital of Tijuana after going into labor. From 5 in the morning, the couple was in the hospital where the first Haitian-Tijuanese baby was born, […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:56 PM PDT

Coca-Cola Christmas Parade in Tijuana This Sunday

TIJUANA.- Do you like Coca-Cola? If so, then you must know the company is always bringing surprises to many parts of the world… and if you don't, it is pretty obvious that they DO KNOW how to put up a show during the Holidays, and maybe you'll like to see some of it. Dancers, trailers […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:56 PM PDT

The Border Has a New Aspect Thanks to “The Brotherhood Mural”

If there's one thing that always unites everyone no matter where they from, is art. Art knows no boundaries, no prejudice, and that's why many artists decide to paint, build, insert, or write in places that sometimes represent some limitation to send a message to the world. This is what happens in the border that […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:55 PM PDT

“Tijuanenses” Still Prefer to Shop in the US

Local commerce still fights for the preference of "Tijuanenses" for their Christmas purchases. The dollar is currently over 20 pesos, but the leak of consumers has not stopped, so losses of more than six billion dollars are expected at the end of this year. The leakage of money from this 2016 surpasses by more than […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:55 PM PDT

One Person Dies From a Car Crash at Zona Rio in Tijuana

A multiple car crash happened at Zona Rio this Saturday morning, accident that caused the closing of the bridge Cuauhtémoc,the one that leads directly to the Municipal Palace. The authorities announced that one person had died and two were injured. The crash was between three cars: a car, a Honda pickup with license plates of […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:55 PM PDT

El Trompo Museum in Tijuana Will Have a Festive December

TIJUANA.- The last month of the year is all about celebration and spending time with the ones you love, and El Trompo Museum is an institution that enjoys providing cool activities for everyone who wants to have fun by learning, and December program will be full of surprises. This interactive museum has released their Christmas […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:54 PM PDT

Immigrants to Braid Hair in Exchange for Donations

The shelter for immigrants of the religious community called "Cielo sin fronteras" (Heaven without Borders) has initiated the project "Tijuana with braids", which seeks to look for support from part of the citizenship to make food and clothing donations, and in return, resident immigrants of the hostel will braid their hair as a way of […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:54 PM PDT

Tijuana Airport Will Surpass Six Million Annual Passengers for the First Time

People flow at Tijuana International Airport this December will be key to surpass for the first time the 6 million annual travelers. "That is a 30% increase compared to last year", said Airport Director, Martín Zazueta. Zazueta says that Tijuana is in second place with better connectivity at a national level, detailing that 1, 200 […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:54 PM PDT

Baja California Cuisine Takes it’s Place on National Stage

Baja California and its cuisine were represented again this year at the World Forum on Mexican Gastronomy (FMGM) held at the National Arts Center (CENART) in Mexico City. The fourth annual event was conceived and presented by the Cultural Conservatory for Mexican Gastronomy (CCGM), who promote and seek to protect the country's regional culinary traditions. […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:54 PM PDT

“El Trompo” Museum In Tijuana To Host “Stars Night” Tomorrow

TIJUANA.- This astronomical night will be held at El Trompo Museum on Saturday Dec. 3, where the 2016 edition of "Stars Night" is going to be the perfect getaway of routine for families and everyone who enjoys looking to the sky and marvel every time with the awesomeness of space. This free thirteen hour program […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:54 PM PDT

Chef from Tecate to Represent Baja California in International Cooking Contest

Marcelo Hisaki started his dream of being chef since he was 6 years old, when cuts and aromas became his passion. This tiny desire to keep learning led him to where he is now, which is working as Chef of Restaurante Amores and giving inspirational TEDx Talks about food, having a great response from everyone […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:53 PM PDT

Twenty-two Million People Visited Baja California This Year

Recent data on tourism in Baja California revealed that more than 22 million visited the State this year. This was announced by the Minister of Tourism, Óscar Escobedo. "We have not seen this number in 20 years," said Carignan, detailing that of the 22 million people, 17 include people crossing the border from the United […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:53 PM PDT

7 Events This Weekend in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- In just a blink of an eye, one more week is about to come to an end and with it comes the doubts about what to do for this weekend and not stay confined at home. That is why we will make things easy for you and leave you a list of event options […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:53 PM PDT

Los Angeles Welcomes 60,000 New Legal Mexican Residents

The Mayor of Los Angeles, California, Eric Garcetti is touting that thanks to a project called Ventanilla , 60,000 Mexicans living in the U.S. city will soon be living legally there. Accompanied by Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu, the mayor commented during a press conference, "We know that the city of Los Angeles will be […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:52 PM PDT

Only 11 Haitian Immigrants Have Requested to Formalize Their Stay In Mexico

The United States has already announced that it will begin deporting Haitian immigrants, but while five thousand of them are still waiting the response to their request somewhere in Baja California (streets, shelters, hotels), only 11 of them have decided to request regularization of their stay in Mexico. These 11 people who are in the […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:52 PM PDT

UNESCO Declares Belgian Beer As a World Heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), declared Belgian beer tradition as an intangible heritage of mankind. With this it is intended to preserve the artisan production of beer in the country, which involves producers, promoters and consumers. UNESCO experts used as a criterion of distinction the diversity and great variety in the […]

April 17, 2017 at 2:51 PM PDT