San Diego to Have New Mexican Consul General

For the last eight years, María de los Remedios Gómez Arnau, had been the consul at Mexico's General Consulate in San Diego, that was until this past April 19, when she was replaced by Marcela Celorio Mancera. The change had been announced since October of 2015 but it was until this week that she was […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:11 PM PDT

7 Things to Do This Weekend in Tijuana

This weekend is full of events happening all around the Baja region where you can go spend your hard-earned cash to forget about the reality you face during the week. We curated a list of 7 of the most worthy-going events happening this weekend. Friday, April 22 1 – Wherehouse’s Anniversary Wherehouse's official Facebook page […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:11 PM PDT

Where to Eat and Drink in Mexicali

MEXICALI. – Mexicali – a border town 90 minutes east of San Diego – is known outside of Baja California primarily for its agriculture, its maquiladoras, its Chinatown (la Chinesca), and that Grateful Dead song (is there anything a man don't stand to lose?). And though most are aware that the metropolis of 700,000 has […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:10 PM PDT

IMAGES: Tijuana’s Public Transit Workers Paralyze the City with Protests

TIJUANA – Since very early in the morning, Tijuana citizens were seriously affected by blockades organized by the city’s public transit workers in key points of the city like the Vía Rápida and near Tijuana’s City Hall. The blockades are due to a change in Tijuana's public transit guidelines, where transit workers claim the local […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:10 PM PDT

American Journalist’s Sexual Perpetrator Is Now Victimizing Himself

MEXICO CITY – Mexican television host Andoni Echave, who works on a prank TV show called Master Troll, was subpoenaed by Mexico's Attorney General to give his statement on the alleged sexual assault he committed against freelance American journalist, Andrea Noel. "I can't take the fall for something I didn't do", stated Echave. During an […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:10 PM PDT

First Ever Tourism and Vacation Expo to Be Held in Tijuana

TIJUANA – Baja’s government through the Secretary of Tourism (SECTURE) will hold the 2016 Tourism and Vacation Expo, which is scheduled for April 29th and 30th on the Club Campestre grounds in Tijuana, where 37 exhibitors will take part in it. Among them will be tourism service providers from the Baja region, Mexico and the […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:10 PM PDT

Watch Tijuana Change and Buildings Disappear in 7 GIFs: Part 3

TIJUANA –We've been having fun and nostalgia trips for a few weeks now, sharing a series called "Watch Tijuana Change and Buildings Disappear", where we showcased some famous Tijuana landmarks and recently how Agua Caliente Boulevard has been transformed. This time, we'll show you a picture of the Cuauhtemoc monument, located at one of Tijuana's […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:08 PM PDT

New Traffic Signs to Guide Commuters Along Alternative Routes During Major Freeway Incidents

SAN DIEGO – Officials from SANDAG and Caltrans are activating the final piece of a system designed to guide motorists around major incidents when they occur along the Interstate 15 corridor, providing travel choices and improving travel-time reliability. "Our region is a leader in taking advantage of technology to make our transportation system more efficient," […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:08 PM PDT

The 5th Annual Craft Beer Expo in Tijuana is Almost Here

TIJUANA – The fifth edition Tijuana Craft Beer Expo is just a few weeks away from happening and it'll be at the same place as last year in Zona Río, where you'll be able to try craft beers from more than 45 breweries. You know that big undeveloped land near Plaza Río, behind Plaza Fiesta? […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:08 PM PDT

Directo Of AGACE Recognizes Economic, Commercial, And Industrial Importance Of The Region

The public servant took on the topic when he was sworn in, the morning of March 9th to the new 2016-2017 Directive Board of Index Tijuana. He added that in 2015, GDP growth of between 2.5 and 3%. "Our economy, far from decreasing like many of our commercial partners, has experienced constant growth, supported by […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:08 PM PDT

Arts, Crafts and Music Give Immigrants a Second Chance in Tijuana

TIJUANA – Every day, more than 1,500 people meet at the Desayunador Salesiano "Padre Chava", a soup kitchen for homeless people and deportees in Downtown Tijuana, just a few steps from the Avenida Internacional and the river canal. The project, which started back in 2012, is named after its founder, Salvador Romo Gutiérrez (RIP). Romo, […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:07 PM PDT

Tijuana Restaurant Association Welcomes Food Trucks, at Last

TIJUANA – As part of the new guidelines put in place by the current City Council this past February, Telefónica Gastro Park, a collective of food trucks and stands, has been one of the first of its kind to join the National Chamber of Restaurant and Seasoned Foods Industry Tijuana – Tecate (CANIRAC). The head […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:07 PM PDT

Recent San Diego Heatwave Will Go Away by the Weekend but Expect Light Rain

SAN DIEGO – Not only are we in the midst of allergy season in the San Diego region, there’s also a sudden heatwave that’s been suffocating is since yesterday and it’ll go on until tomorrow. According to Weather.com, the high for today and tomorrow in San Diego will be in the lower 80° F. San […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:07 PM PDT

Tijuana with the Most Expensive Housing in Northern Mexico

TIJUANA – According to statistics, Tijuana is the city with the most expensive rent rates in all Northern Mexico, regardless of this fact, it is still an option for sandiegans who are looking for ways to escape expensive housing north of the border. According to a local newspaper Frontera article, the average rent in Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:06 PM PDT

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs at Rosarito’s Baja California Center

Baja California is more than ready to receive the legendary Argentine ska band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, who are playing this coming Sunday, April 17 in Rosarito’s Baja California Center. The ska and rock band from Buenos Aires comes back after 8 years of absence. This time around, the band will play at the Baja California […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:06 PM PDT

Asian Tourists Now an Important Part of Tijuana’s Tourism Revival

TIJUANA –Both Mexican and American tourist are helping revive Tijuana's once booming Avenida Revolución, but a third group is coming along for the ride: Asian tourist. While recent wave of tourists returning to the streets of Downtown Tijuana isn't bringing in the same numbers of people like back in the golden days of the 90, […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:05 PM PDT

Rosarito to Host the 2016 Regional Meetings Tourism Convention

BAJA – This coming Thursday, April 21 the 2016 Regional Meetings Tourism Convention will take place at Rosarito's Baja Convention Center, an event that will have people from the hotel, public transit, tourism and event organizing industries as well as students and any other party interested in Baja's tourism industry. "I think it's one of […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:05 PM PDT

Former Seminary Student Admits Child Sex Plot in Tijuana

SAN DIEGO — A former Ohio seminary student pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court Wednesday to a plot to rape infant and toddler girls in Mexico. Joel Alexander Wright, 23, was arrested in January after getting off a plane at Lindbergh Field in San Diego. He faces at least 10 years in prison when […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:05 PM PDT

US Coast Guard Rescues 17 Stranded Immigrants off Pacific Beach

SAN DIEGO – Yesterday, 17 undocumented immigrants were rescued by the US Coast Guard from a small, stranded boat. According to a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, they spotted a red flare at 4:45 am while on patrol west of Point Loma. 911 also reported a man calling to report that he had fired the red […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:03 PM PDT

Mexican First Lady Steals Spotlight from Husband During Trip to Germany

GERMANY – Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto arrived at Berlin this past Sunday as part of a State visit, wehe he will be staying there for three days. However, Mexico's First Lady, Angelica Rivera, has stolen the spotlight during the arrival ceremony. Three years ago the German newspaper Bild stated that Rivera was "The Most […]

April 13, 2017 at 10:01 PM PDT