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Francia – Baja California innovate
In the frame of a three day visit through Baja California of a delegation of twelve French companies, headed by the ambassador of France in Mexico, Maryse Bossiere, the event "France and Baja California Innovate," co-organized by the government of Baja California, the French Embassy and the Franco-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CFCMI) took […]
The City of Tijuana had a Cleaning Day
TIJUANA.- One of the main priorities of the City of Tijuana is to reinforce maintenance and cleaning actions, which is why they had a "Tijuana Verde y Limpia" (Tijuana Clean and Green) cleaning day, on which over 1,800 citizens participated by removing trash from 35 kilometers of road throughout the city. The Direction of City […]
San Diego Padres Left-handed Pitcher, Alex Torres Will Now Play For The Mets
SAN DIEGO.- The San Diego Padres have done some changes in their game plan this Spring, given that they transferred their left-handed pitcher, Alex Torres to the New York Mets, while being replaced with prospect Cory Mazzoni as well as a new player that has yet to be revealed. Mazzoni (25), played for the El […]
#TIDALForAll Why Were Celebrities Using Turquoise On Social Media?
UNITED STATES.- Today, some of the world's most important celebrities in the music business and throughout the US have launched an ad campaign in the hopes of competing themselves against Spotify. Artists such as Nicki Minaj, Usher and Coldplay, to name a few have changed their profile pictures on social media for turquoise colored image. […]
A Gringo in Mexico’s 10 Travel Warnings for Baja California
BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO Im often asked by stateside friends about our familys experiences traveling in and around Baja California. We drive just south of the border from San Diego 2-3 times a month for weekend stays on the beaches of Rosarito Beach and Ensenada, great food and wine in the Valle de Guadalupe, art […]
The First TV Spot for Jurassic World is Here
The first TV spot for the much anticipated Jurassic World film, starting famous Guardian of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt, is finally here. In just 30 seconds, the plot of the film is quickly revealed. A dinosaur park (very much alike to SeaWorld), is currently up and running, and open to the public. However, chaos is […]
Thousands of Farm Workers Return to the San Quintin Valley
SAN QUINTIN, B.C.- During the work tour that took place this past weekend, Baja Governor, Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid, alongside the members of his cabinet took a tour through the agricultural fields, where he supervised the work that have been done and talk to the field workers. During this visit, the Governor met thousands […]
Is Legalizing Marijuana Really A Threat To Drug Cartels?
MEXICO.- Currently in the US, there are four states that voted in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes. Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska have already given their green light for this, as well as 8 other states that promise to follow in their footsteps before the end of the year. According legalizing advocates, "the […]
Tips For Enjoying Spring Break In Rosarito
ROSARITO.- Spring Break is just around the corner (or already ongoing) and we all deserve a break. You might be on a budget, but that isn't reason enough for you to miss out on the fun, and here in Baja there are many things you can do. Our suggestion for the day is to go […]
Negotiations with San Quintin Growers Continue
BAJA CALIFORNIA.- Over the past two weeks, laborers from approximately sixty farms in the valley of San Quintin, Baja California have been on strike. Estimates are that as many as 50,000 laborers are believed to have walked out, and millions of dollars worth of export-oriented crops are at risk of rotting – primarily cucumbers, tomatoes, […]
BerryMex Increases Pay And Benefits For Its Workers
SAN QUINTIN.- One of the main berry producers and most involved company in the negotiations between workers and farmers in the San Quintin Valley , has announced that they will increase their pay and benefits for its workers. However, this is not a result from negotiations between 'Alianza de Asociaciones Nacional, Estatal y Municipal para […]
Mayor Celebrates Garbage Man Day
TIJUANA.- With the purpose of acknowledging the effort of those who take care of the city's maintenance and cleanness, Mayor Dr. Jorge Astiazarán Orcí, celebrated this morning Garbage Man day alongside the 770 elements of the Direction of City Public Services (DSPM). The city's government celebrated the cleanup crew's commitment, which they take upon every […]
Latin Jazz Night at CECUT
An evening worthy of instrumental appreciation thanks to Michael Fleiner and his International Septet was featured at CECUT last night, where the fusion of Latin Jazz and Caribbean rhythms were the stars of the event. Starting at 8:00 p.m. at CECUT's Perfomance Hall the band played a little over two hours with a 15 minute […]
Rey Mysterio Won’t Retire From Lucha Libre
MEXICO.- After news broke out that Rey Mysterio Jr, was thinking of retiring, the wrestler denied these allegations to David Meltzer during an event in Santa Clara, California, saying that he will remain in Mexico's Lucha Libre for a few more years given that he is currently under contract with Triple A wrestling. "They announced […]
Get Your Drink On And Hear Good Music This Weekend In Tijuana And San Diego
TIJUANA/SANDIEGO.- This is March's last weekend And we can't let it go without a proper goodbye to all the good things it brought us! So, if you still don't know what to do, where to go or how to spend those extra dollars, here are some events we hope you enjoy. Lets get those engines running!!! […]
Tijuana’s Mayor Talks With Citizen Group About Migrant Policy Results
TIJUANA.- While presenting the City's the progress through the implementation of the Integral Health Program and El Bordo Citizen Integration, Tijuana's Mayor, Dr. Jorge Astiazarán Orcí, mentioned that these actions were made in order to address the root of a problem afflicting Tijuana for some time now. Attending as a special guest to the Madrugadores […]
Baja’s Government Continues Negotiations With Striking Farm Workers
SAN QUINTIN.- The interinstitutional talks that include the Baja government, as a mediator, continued yesterday in Baja California's southern farm region, getting the "Municipal, State and National Alliance" alongside the participation of the Agricultural Producers and Authorities of the San Quintín Valley remains open and has achieved progress regarding flexible agreements on both parts. The […]
The Aztec Empire Wasn’t As Powerful As Once Thought
MEXICO.- If you're Mexican you probably grew up to the image of the powerful Aztec Empire dominating the entire Mexican territory, however, a study published on Wednesday by the Scientific Seminar of Architecture revealed that they didn't even dominate the region they lived in. This was an eight-year investigation titled "Geopolitics of the Obsidian Resource […]
Investigators: Copilot Of Germanwings A320 May Have Crashed Plane Intentionally
FRANCE.- French authorities revealed this morning more facts regarding the recent plane crash in The Alps, and concluded that the flight's copilot, Andrea Lubitz of German origin, deliberately crashed the plane after preventing the main pilot from returning the cabin. According to a statement issued by a Marseilles investigator on TV, the flight captain left […]
National Immigration Cross-Border Congress Begins In Tijuana Today
TIJUANA.- With the purpose of getting to know the progress, challenges and perspectives of the migratory phenomenon in Tijuana, the City invites its citizens to participate in their first "National Cross-Border for Immigrant Rights, Culture and Identity", that will take place on March 26 and 27 at Hotel Camino Real. During the press conference, president […]