Hispanics Least Prepared For A Major Disaster In Los Angeles

In Los Angeles County the question is not whether a major disaster will happen, but when. Experts expect an earthquake measuring 7.0 or greater in the next 30 years. The area is prone to wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters. Infectious disease outbreaks and terrorist attacks are also possible. Though aware of the risks, less […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:22 PM PDT

Mexicans on Social Media Celebrate Obama’s “Putdown” of Enrique Peña Nieto

OTTAWA.-During the North American Leader's Summit closing ceremony, the Mexican and U.S. presidents both expressed very differing opinions about "populism", but people in social media (especially from Mexico) are applauding the way president Obama "rebutted" Peña Nieto for having a negative opinion on populism. According to Peña, politicians who embrace populist ideologies are merely "selling […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:22 PM PDT

Tijuana’s New Public Transit System at 65% Completion

The new Tijuana Comprehensive Transit System (SITT, in Spanish) the Bus Rapid Transit project better known as the Ruta Troncal is now at 65% completion, said Roberto Sánchez Martínez, Tijuana's Secretary of Urban Development and Environment. Sánchez said that the necessary infrastructure to launch the first bus will be done by August, before preliminary tests […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:22 PM PDT

250 Runners Expected at Rosarito’s Beach Desert Challenge

For the first time ever, Score International will host the Beach Desert Challenge at Rosarito Beach. The race will be held on September, and 250 people have registered to participate so far, and 40,000 visitors are expected to attend. According to Score International’s director, José Abelardo Grijalva, the Baja region has become one of the […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:22 PM PDT

Six Flags in Talks for Theme Park in Rosarito, Baja California

ROSARITO.In an exclusive interview with the La Jornada Baja California, the Mayor-elect of Rosarito, Mirna Rincón Vargas, revealed that American investors have huge plans to develop land along the coast, which includes a Six Flags ammusement park near the Playas de Rosarito Convention Center. The plan not only includes the Six Flags project, but also […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:21 PM PDT

Mexican Pop Singer Blasts ‘Doritos Rainbow’ on Twitter, Gets Backlash

Mexican pop star Kalimba became a trending topic yesterday on Twitter after sharing his point of view about the Doritos Rainbow, a product from the Doritos line that debuted in Mexico little over a week ago, described as a "gay friendly" product that openly supports the LGBT community. "Christians, women, Jews and children all die […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:20 PM PDT

Tijuana and Mexico Will Soon Adopt the 9-1-1 Emergency Number trb4

BAJA CALIFORNIA. Some time ago, there were talks in Baja California about changing the emergency number for the state, but now there is an official date to implement this plan. According to Mexican news outlet Uniradio Informa, the current 066 emergency number will be replaced by the 911 code between July and October of this […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:19 PM PDT

Uber Drivers Arrested in Coahuila for Human Traffic

COAHUILA. Agents of the Fuerza Coahuila corps uncovered a network of alleged human traffickers that illegally transported immigrants using Uber cars. Around four vehicles were pulled over by the police while they were going through Saltillo’s countryside, a dirt road that connects the Mexican states of Zacatecas and Nuevo León. The drivers claimed to work […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:19 PM PDT

Inversionistas proponen una gigantesca auditorio de espectáculos en San Diego

Cuando el gigante del entretenimiento AEG inauguró el Staples Center en 1999, el más grande lugar para conciertos en Los Ángeles con su capacidad para 19,000 personas, se volvió uno de los catalizadores para la revitalización del centro de la ciudad. Ahora, AEG espera construir otro vanguardista centro deportivo y de entretenimiento en el sitio […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:18 PM PDT

Tijuana Journalist Protest Violent Acts Against Members of the Mexican Press

After the recent wave of attacks on Mexican journalists from Oacaxa, Tamaulipas, and Ciudad Juarez, a group of Tijuana journalists expressed their solidarity with these reporters and photojournalists that have been harassed or murdered for doing their job. "Killing journalists won't kill the truth" is one of the phrases that could be read in this […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:18 PM PDT

Beer of the Week: La Calaña’s “Huapango”

Huapango. No, we're not talking about the folk dance from Veracruz, but the beer that has been on my mind since I first tasted it at Ensenada's Summer Beer Fest, one that must be on everyone's list for the season. "If you don't like it, you come back and tell me, and I'll give you […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:17 PM PDT

Over 1,000 Abanoned Tijuana Houses to be Auctioned

TIJUANA. Mexico’s National Funding Institute for Worker Housing (Infonavit) stated that a public auction will be held next week, where they hope to sell over 5,000 abandoned houses throughout the country, of which 1,500 are located in Tijuana. Tijuana, along with the state of Baja California, suffered during the financial and real estate crisis of […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:16 PM PDT

Mexican Peso Plummeting After Brexit Vote

After the "Leave the EU" vote won by a slim margin after yesterday's Brexit referendum, the world's biggest stock markets are watching helplessly as every currency is falling in relation to the USD. But it wasn't only the British pound that suffered because of the referendum, because the Mexican peso was one of the most […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:16 PM PDT

Mexico’s Secretary of Finance Announces Cut in Public Spending After Brexit Results

Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit released an official statement saying that the public spending budget will be cut by 31.715 million pesos after the "Brexit" referendum ended on a victory for the UK leaving the European Union. The Mexican peso fell over 4% against the USD before the Brexit results were announced "We […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 PM PDT

The Only Thing You Need to Enjoy Your Vacation in Baja

It’s summertime, everyone has a vacation coming up and the last thing you want is to be stuck inside. The thing is, money is always a big concern when planning such a long outing; every cent is important, and that’s why Baja's Ministry of Tourism has you covered if you are a resident of Baja […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 PM PDT

U.S. Embassy in Tijuana Raises LGBT Pride Flag

TIJUANA. In celebration of LGBT Pride Month, the U.S. Consul in Tijuana has raised the gay flag as a symbol of support towards the community and the fight for equal rights everywhere. Through an official statement from the American consulate, they highlighted their commitment with dedication in helping everyone who works for a more inclusive […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:14 PM PDT

6 Weekend Events in San Diego and Tijuana You Can’t Miss

The weekend is closing in, and while some people have it all planned already, others (maybe yourself) are at a loss about what to do, so here are some ideas in case you want to spend a good time in either Tijuana or San Diego. Enjoy! Friday June 24 1. Muse Tribute Baja California band […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:14 PM PDT

Mexico’s New Consul General in San Diego Wants to Be A “Cross Border” Diplomat

Marcela Celorio is Mexico’s new Consul General in San Diego, the new representative for her country's and countrymen's interest in the region. During a press conference at the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) binational crossing, Celorio highlighted the importance of teamwork and her openness to listen and learn from the border community. That way, during her […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:13 PM PDT

Organizers in Tijuana are Planning a Protest in Solidarity with Oaxaca

TIJUANA. The recent wave of violence in Oaxaca has caused people all over Mexico and the world to stand in protest and solidarity with people of the state, including places like Paris, Barcelona, Switzerland, and even the pedestrian border crossing between Tijuana and San Ysidro. http://edgecast.sdr-files.buscafs.com/uploads/news/photos/news_photo_75624_1466620553.jpg Photo: Facebook @Desinformémonos According to an image that has […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:13 PM PDT

Man Gets Jail Time as Tijuana’s First Ever Public Trial Begins

Tijuana’s first ever public hearing of what is called the New Penal Justice System was held yesterday for a murder case, which took place last Saturday. The defendant, a Mexican-American born in San Diego, is accused of murdering two men while on a night of partying. The hearing lasted an hour, and no cameras or […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:13 PM PDT