Mexico Will Have Their First Lunar Mission

MEXICO.- For the first time, a Mexican team will arrive at the moon to fulfill a mission, thanks to an agreement between the Mexican Space Agency and Astrobotic Technology, a facilitator company. This announcement was released yesterday through the Pittsburgh Post Gazzette, where it was confirmed that the first Mexican team will be send on […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:41 PM PDT

7 Fun And Different Activities For Your To Do This Weekend

TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.- Although this weekend the majority of events take place on Saturday, is always good to know you have options. Tijuana and San Diego will have everything from 'gigs', concerts, festivals and even a comedy show and Frida Kahlo's photo exhibit. Which one are you going to, or which event do you think we […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:41 PM PDT

Lady Gaga Walks Around Half Naked In London

ENGLAND.- Lady Gaga decided to do what many students do during class when the teacher doesn't show up, and went for some drinks at the nearest bar. Well, at least that's what we heard students do. Regardless the reasons she was there, the interpret of 'Poker Face', always loyal to her unusual way of dressing, […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:40 PM PDT

Mexican President Peña Nieto Welcomed By Protesters In Belgium

BELGIUM.- As an act of solidarity and a gesture of being tired of politics as usual in Mexico, today, many Mexicans, Chileans and Europeans protested against President Enrique Peña Nieto in Brussels, Belgium. Outraged by the situation their country is going through, activists decided to protest with signs, masks and paddles with anti-Peña drawings in […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:40 PM PDT

Tijuana’s Female Prison Held A “Beauty Pageant”

TIJUANA.- An unexpected beauty pageant that took place inside Tijuana's Female Prison on Tuesday turned out to be a great success. The inmates of the Social Reintegration Center of La Mesa were able to participate as contestants of 'Miss Inmate 2015' pageant. This is the pageant's second edition organized by the State's Secretary of Public […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:39 PM PDT

“Viajero Confiable” Mexico’s Trusted Traveler Program

Mexico’s Trusted Traveler Program, "Programa Viajero Confiable", is a program similar to the U.S. Global Entry Program and Canada's NEXUS program and allows for expedited processing of travelers at immigration entry points. The program was first introduced in Mexico in 2014 and is currently in operation in Mexico City, San Jose del Cabo and Cancun […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:39 PM PDT

Brother of Rosarito Ex-Fugitive Randy Yager Found Murdered

Firefighters battling an arson blaze in a residential neighborhood of Gary, Indiana early Saturday morning, June 6th, came upon a grisly discovery. Among gas cans strewn about the smoldering residence, a dead body was found with hands cuffed and throat slashed. The body has been identified as that of Gerald Yager, age 68. Lake County […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:39 PM PDT

Have A Naked Bike Ride In Ensenada This Weekend!

ENSENADA.- With the purpose of creating awareness and respect towards cyclists, agroup of Ensenada citizens will get on bikes and pedal with no clothes on this upcoming Saturday, June 13th, at Playa Hermosa as part of a movement that will take place simultaneously in different cities around the world. Even though this is a "protest", […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:38 PM PDT

Bi-National Mayors for Bi-National Entrepreneurs

This article was originally published in Smart Me Up Live[ It is not everyday that you are in the right place at the right moment, to walk straight into a phone conversation between San Diego's Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Jorge Astiazaran, the Mayor of Tijuana. The behind the scenes conversation was between two leaders that […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:38 PM PDT

What To Expect From “Frida Kahlo: Sus Fotos” Exhibit

TIJUANA.- The exhibit titled 'Frida Kahlo: Sus Fotos' will take place on Friday, June 12th at El Cubo museum, inside CECUT in order to present the life journey of the painter who became an icon of Mexican art throughout the world. Hidden for over 50 years inside Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's bathroom, after the […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:37 PM PDT

Baja California Voters Punish PRI, As PAN Wins Every Congressional District

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- The National Action Party (PAN) was the main winner during the yesterday's midterm federal elections, which in Baja meant choosing new representatives for each of the State's eight congressional districts. According to the National Electoral Institute (INE), which presented data through the Preliminary Electoral Result Program (PREP) the white and blue party's victory […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:37 PM PDT

Design Sundays at CECUT

Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) through its exhibit Direction has created 'Design Sundays', a platform to launch local designers who create original and quality products in the region. With no cost for exhibitors, here you will find a previous selection that invites all designers to show off their talent and creativity with high quality products. MILES […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:36 PM PDT

Mexicans welcome independents and scare traditional parties in elections

MÉXICO.- With most of the votes counted by the National Electoral Institute (INE, in Spanish) the outcome of yesterday's federal midterm elections was clear: Traditional parties should begin to worry about massive discontent with the status quo. Mexicans went out to the polls and sent 500 new representatives to the lower house of Congress, the […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:36 PM PDT

Photographer Josue Castro Cooks Up Visual Feast at CECUT

TIJUANA.– For two nights, May 20th and 29th, Tijuana's Cultural Center CECUT opened its doors and Tijuana photographer Josue Castro welcomed a sold out crowd of the region's foodies, dignitaries and press to his new photo exhibit, Puro Hedonismo/Hedonismo Puro. The photo series consists of stark black and white portraits of Baja California's most noted […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:35 PM PDT

Mexico Mourns 6th Anniversary Of Daycare Fire Tragedy

MEXICO.- It's been 6 years since the tragic fire occurred at ABC's Daycare Center, a outsourced daycare from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Hermosillo, Sonora, where children between 5 months and five years of age were taken care of. The fire, which started in a Government warehouse near the daycare facilities, spread until […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:34 PM PDT

Uber Will Reduce City Pollution

According to Uber's CEO, Travis Kalanick, allowing the company to continue providing their service in the country, will not only help generate jobs but it will also reduce city pollution, given that for every Uber that is being used, 10 cars will be remove from the streets. "We have this incredible opportunity of being part […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:34 PM PDT

Count Your Fingers! That’s How Many Events We Have For The Weekend

TIJUANA/SANDIEGO.- Mexican elections will take place on Sunday, June 7th, but don't worry Baja California won't be under alcohol prohibition (fortunately!), so you can go clubbing or bar hopping to your favorite place guilt free, or if you prefer to attend the following events we have chosen for this weekend, please be our guest. All […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:34 PM PDT

All My Friends Fest 2015: Baja’s Best Summer Beach Fest

Music festivals and the festival experience alone have become bland, predictable and down right boring. Festival goers are increasingly broish in their nature and of course, rich, because unless you live in Southern California, no one else can afford to go to these things. Festivals are becoming a drag. They seem pretty basic. Maybe, just […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM PDT

Tijuana Has What It Takes To Become A Technological Hub

What was once Tijuana's Touristic Terminal, has now been turned into a place where international companies meet in order to develop ideas that with the help of technology will help the city detach from a negative image. Tijuana is known worldwide by the phrase 'Tequila, Sex & Marijuana', and in 2010 with a violence wave […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM PDT

Sam Smith Gets His Voice Back

UNITED KINGDOM.- British singing sensation, Sam Smith has just announced through social media that he will finally continue his world tour, now that he has regain his voice after having a vocal chord surgery. I CAN SPEAK AGAIN!!! wrote the interpreter of 'Stay With Me' on Instagram, alongside a picture of The Little Mermaid. The […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM PDT