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Baja California Will Invest More Than $2M USD On Children’s Daycare Centers In 2015
MEXICALI.- As part of the State Government Action Plan to implement opportunities for low income population areas, State Governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid announced today an investment of 34.9 million pesos (2,300,00 USD) to launch a children's daycare center program in 2015, which will benefit thousands of low income single mothers with boys and […]
April 13, 2017
Governor Kiko Vega Congratulates Baja’s Ministerial Police Graduates
TECATE.- Today, Baja California Governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid, lead the Graduation Ceremony of the seventy seven cadets of Tijuana's XVIII Generation of the Ministerial Police Group and the XXVI Generation of Municipal Policemen, to whom he encouraged to comply with their duty, by efficiently sticking to the values of respect, ethics, and morality. […]
April 13, 2017
The Dragon Head Of The World Economy
In December of 2014, China will surpass the United States as a world economic power. Said expectative was predicted for 2017, however due to the United States' economic deceleration and China's continuous growth, the date has been advanced; this is what Alex Marquez, investigator and talent promoter, informed during Coparmex Tijuana's traditional monthly breakfast. The […]
April 13, 2017
Tijuana’s Mayor Promises Coordination Among Police Divisions
"Becoming a police officer is a very hard career to pull through, it's very critized and understood to a minimum; however, the satisfaction that an agent feels when he gets to save a life, or solve a crime, is the best reward they can receive. Ladies and gentlemen, Baja California needs you and it rests […]
April 13, 2017
Man in Ensenada wanted talking parrot admitted as a witness to a crime
ENSENADA.- Can a talking bird's statement be used as evidence in a crime? That's the question a Baja California judge had to answer after a man tried to use his pet's "words" in a shoplifting case. Iván Barbosa Ochoa, the City's prosecutor, told Gerardo Sánchez from the local El Vigía newspaper that several days ago […]
April 13, 2017
Tijuana’s Bars And Restaurants: Birthday Edition
TIJUANA.- The day has come (or is about to) when your loved ones are more than happy to remind you how much you mean to them. You've created some very good memories, and you still have more that will come along the way. [/p] No, were aren't talking about New Year's, we're talking about your […]
April 13, 2017
Gay Couple Finally Gets Married In Mexicali
MEXICALI.- Just when the City from this northern border town was starting to get national and international attention on social media for their reluctance to wed a same-sex couple, protected by a Supreme Court order that allowed them to get married in the sate, the City relented and on Saturday, made history by registration the […]
April 13, 2017
The Dance of Reality
Now showing this week and next at CECUT, "The Dance of Reality" (2013) Alejandro Jodorowsky's first film in 23 years. Best known for his psychedelic 1970s cult movies "El Topo" and "The Magic Mountain," Jodorowsky's new film is alternately more carnivalesque and playful and more deeply personal than his earlier films. Described as a "memory […]
April 13, 2017
BordoFarms: Tackling Tijuana’s Deportee Problem
TIJUANA.- An ambitious group of young professionals is developing an urban farming project along the upper rim of the Tijuana River canal, in an area known as "El Bordo". The first stage of the project is set to begin this morning, January 17, 2015 and will launch with an installation of thirty farm beds along […]
April 13, 2017
6 Things To Do This Weekend in Tijuana and San Diego (January 16th and 17th)
TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.- As usual, another weekend full of fun stuff to do has come around, so step out of your routine a bit. If you still don't know what to do and are looking for fun and entertainment, this list is for you: Friday January 16th: Visit the Carlos Monsiváis Hall at CECUT: Source México […]
April 13, 2017
What’s New With La Justina Gastro Bar
La Justina is a restaurant that adapts to the trends and diversity of products and dishes. It's always good to find new things in your favorite restaurant as well as being surprised with the Chef's creations. Recently, there were some changes made to La Justina's menu. During this chilly weather some new dishes were added […]
April 13, 2017
Baja Forensic Teams Get New Mobile Labs From State Gov
MEXICALI.- While pointing out that Baja California is considered today as a model nation wide in formalizing and training police work and certifying crime fighters, Governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid gave out equipment that will strengthen and professionalize the scientific forensic research and equipment carried out by Baja California's Office of the Attorney General […]
April 13, 2017
Baja Governor Kiko Vega Gets To Know The Border Angels
TIJUANA.- State Governor, Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid welcomed today in his office the founder and director of the organization Ángeles de la Frontera" (Border Angels) Enrique Morones Careaga, who showed the governor the different projects his group was carrying out for supporting migrants on both sides of the border, as well as preserving traditions […]
April 13, 2017
“El Olivo” Restaurant: From Provence to Baja California
TIJUANA.- El Olivo is a culinary proposal based on the presentation and mixture of flavors, given that they merge traditional French cuisine with ingredients from Baja in order to create unique and delicious dishes. The head chef found similarities between Provence cuisine (southern French region where the chef is originally from) and the current trend […]
April 13, 2017
Rosarito Presents: The Real Mexican Pizza
ROSARITO.-"Asadero Pepe's Rosarito" is a classic treat for all Rosarito foodies and an open secret for the rest of Baja, a place that has been active for some time now but still refuses to appear on social media. Nonetheless, the work that they don't do to promote themselves, we'll do it for them. Surprised by […]
April 13, 2017
“The 6 Hours Hiking Experience” Returns To Rosarito
ROSARITO.- If you like sports and adventures, the next Baja Hiking Experience is just the thing for you. Aside from exercising, you will get to know new spaces that will challenge your endurance and your spirit for exploring. On the last day of the month, January 31st, the excursion intends to make you walk 10 […]
April 13, 2017
The State of Baja California Begins Program to Ensure Respect for Labor Rights
ENSENADA.- The State Government, through the Department for Labor and Social Security, has began to place different actions in motion with the purpose of applying programs that contemplate the rules and conditions that guarantee the defense of labour rights, complying in that manner with the Federal Labor Law. Regarding the subject, the State Secretary for […]
April 13, 2017
Learn To Be A Barista At “Almacén Café -Té” in Tijuana
A few days ago, while walking on Jalisco Street in the trendy La Cacho neighborhood of Tijuana, I saw some hip guy selling organic Mexican coffee on the corner of what used to be an old brick-facade warehouse. Being the coffee lover that I am and the type of person who needs it in order […]
April 13, 2017
Baja Governor Kiko Vega Swears In Two New Cabinet Members
TIJUANA.-Complying with articles 107 and 110 of Baja California's Political Constitution, State Governor, Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid, swore under law Mario Herrera Zárate as State Secretary of Education and Social Welfare, as well as Isauro López Cárdenas as the Cabinet's General Coordinator. During a simple protocol ceremony accompanied by Secretary General of the Government, […]
April 13, 2017
First Lady involved in Ayotzinapa case sentenced to prison
MEXICO.- "The reappearance of the 43 teacher trainees, alive, and justice against those responsible" has been been the demand from parents of the disappeared students from Ayotzinapa have begged for months. This is an appeal that hasn't seen satisfying resolutions the first time around, but it has now in recent days, after revealing this Monday […]
April 13, 2017
