Tijuana Youths Graduate From Forest Whitaker’s ‘Harmonizing Program’

TIJUANA.- Thirty four teenagers from Tijuana who were selected to be part of renown actor Forest Whitaker's 'Harmonizing Program' graduated from said program last night at UABC's Lecture Hall. This is the first group of many to come, which has benefitted from the 'Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative' (WPDI), a program that helps teens living […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:12 PM PDT

Frida Kahlo’s Personal Photo Archive To Be Displayed At CECUT

TIJUANA.- Renown Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, was also the author and model for the upcoming art exhibit that will be featured at Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT), titled 'Frida Kahlo: Sus Fotos' in o honor of her self titled book and recompilation by Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, which gathers photographs from the artist's persona archive. Here we […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:11 PM PDT

Uber Responds To Taxi Drivers Incident in Tijuana: “We all have the right to choose how we move around”

TIJUANA.- Uber, the private transportation company, has made a public comment regarding the altercation that took place yesterday between two taxi drivers and a service associate, who was carrying two passengers: "Every citizen of Tijuana has the right of choosing they way they move around throughout the city. Here at Uber, we work to provide […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:11 PM PDT

VIDEO | Taxi Drivers Threaten Uber Driver in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- A video posted today on YouTube by a user named tijuangrass shows how two taxi drivers threaten and blocked the way of an Uber driver, who was taking some passengers to their destination. VIDEO: TAXI DRIVERS CONFRONT UBER DRIVER IN OTAY The incident occurred in front of Plaza Americana, Otay, the user who uploaded […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:11 PM PDT

Tijuana Restaurants See a 20% Increase In Patrons

TIJUANA.- According to a press release, Tijuana & Tecate's National Chamber of Restaurants and Seasoned Food Industry (CANIRAC) reported a 20% increase in patronage to Tijuana restaurants over the weekend. Martín Muñoz Avilés, president of CANIRAC, mentioned that restaurant clientele increased due to Mother's Day celebration, mainly in the 5 y 10, Zona Río and […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:11 PM PDT

Pollution, One Of The Main Causes Of Whale Deaths In Baja

BAJA CALIFORNIA.-Over the course of one month, 3 whales have been washed ashore in Playas de Tijuana, Rosarito (El Bebe Beach) and Popotla. The third grey whale was found last night in Popotla, near a rocky area that was hard to access. Rosarito's Federal Terrestrial Maritime Zone (Zofemat) assured that sea pollution is the main […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:11 PM PDT

‘Rawvana’ Tells You 6 Benefits Of Eating Mango

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes one of its most delicious fruits: mango! Furthermore, it's not only yummy but it's also nutrient rich, given that it has great health benefits. Here are some mango benefits: 1.It Helps Our Digestion Due to its high fiber and potassium content, mangos help prevent constipation […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:09 PM PDT

‘Expo Cerveza Artesanal 2015’ Arrives in Tijuana with Special Guests

Everything is ready in order to welcome 'Expo Cerveza Artesanal 2015' 4th edition, which will take place on May 29th and 30th, in front of Mercado Hidalgo in Zona Rio. During a press conference, the expo's president, Rubén Valenzuela restated that Tijuana is leading the craft beer movement in Baja, and that it has had […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:09 PM PDT

Court Rules California Border Crosser’s Computer Is Not Searchable

UNITED STATES.- The U.S. District Court has ruled that the search of a traveling businessman's laptop at the California border by the government was unreasonable, a violation of his privacy, and therefore unconstitutional. Judge Amy Berman Jackson's ruling was a rebuke of the Obama administrations treatment of laptops as containers that can be searched without […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:08 PM PDT

“Unnecessary and Destructive” Bill Threatens National Parks

ARIZONA- On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved S.750, a bill that would waive all laws for any Border Patrol activity within 100 miles of Arizona's border with Mexico. The bill, introduced by Arizona Senator John McCain, proposes to "cut unnecessary red tape and enable Border Patrol agents to have […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:08 PM PDT

El Gran Pequeño – “Little Boy” – Opens throughout Mexico

The feature film "Little Boy," known in Spanish as "El Gran Pequeño," opens nationwide throughout Mexico Sunday, May 10th, 2015. The film was shot at Baja Film Studios, Rosarito, and nearby Baja locations and features hundreds of extras cast from a talent pool stretching across both sides of the border. The film is the result […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:08 PM PDT

12 Indicators Showing That You May Be a Victim of Diabetes

Diabetes is frequently called the worrisome name of the "silent killer" considering that the signs and symptoms are very often overlooked. Many individuals aren't typically conscious they could even possibly have Diabetic issues. Statistically, there are over 24 million folks in America that are Diabetic. Shocking isn't it? What is even sadder is that only […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:07 PM PDT

Where Are You Celebrating ‘Memorial Day’?

ROSARITO.- Memorial Day, is a date where we celebrate all soldiers who have fallen while in battle. This date is celebrated each year on the last Monday of May and there isn't any work or school. Far beyond it being a sad day, Memorial Day is a holiday that fills Americans with pride, given that […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:07 PM PDT

Events To Celebrate ‘Mother’s Day’ This Weekend In Tijuana and San Diego

TIJUANA /SAN DIEGO.- Since 'Mother's Day' is just around the corner, this weekend is dedicated to all moms, and if you haven't decided on where to take her, we give options. 'Mother's Day' is just a commemorative date, but the truth is, that we should celebrate our parents daily. Nevertheless, we want to ease your […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:07 PM PDT

MD&M WEST 2015

The Medical Design and Manufacturing West Conference (MD&M) held in Anaheim, California, it's attended by the most important companies in medical device sector with the participation of plastic, electronics and metallurgical industry. The 2015 edition took place on February 10-12 with more than 2,000 companies on the exhibit floor. MD&M acts as a resource and […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:07 PM PDT

Did You Know You Could Go Camping In Baja With All The Luxuries Of A 5 Star Hotel?

Ever heard of b]Glamping? It comes from combining 'glam' with 'camping' (duh), and this new and different concept has revolutionized such beautiful things as relaxation all around the world, and Mexico isn't the exception. Perfect for anyone who enjoys traveling, getting to know new places, having adventures, but aren't still very keen on leaving comfort […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:06 PM PDT

Artificial Muscle is Developed From Onion Skin

TAIWAN.- Who would ever think that onions, that stinky and much hated vegetable would some day become of great use in medical science? Apparently it isn't only to add seasoning to our meals or to make us cry. Putting aside its properties and nutrients, onions have great potential when it comes to biomedical technology. As […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:06 PM PDT

Grey Whale Stranded in Tijuana Beach Gets Buried

PLAYAS DE TIJUANA.- April is usually the month when many gray whales make their way back home to Alaska, however, this year the number of whales stranded ashore has increased, and sometimes there isn't an explanation. It could me that they get captured, hit by ships or that they ate too much plastic, but yesterday […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:06 PM PDT

‘Expo Constructora 2015’ is Inaugurated in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- Yesterday morning, Mayor Doctor Jorge Astiazarán Orcí attended the inauguration of the 10th Construction Expo 2015 in Tijuana, organized by the Mexican Chamber of Construction Industry (CMIC), in order to promote the activities of the sector regarding the city's development. The event took place at Baja California's Convention Center, here, the Mayor pointed out […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:06 PM PDT

El Jardin de Adobe Launches Seasonal Menu

VALLE DE GUADALUPE, B.C. In 2014, acclaimed South African chef Ryan Steyn partnered with award-winning vintner Tru Miller to open El Jardin de Adobe, their outdoor campestre kitchen nestled on an idyllic, sun-dappled patio beneath olive and pepper trees at Adobe Guadalupe. El Jardin opened for their second season in April and we visited them […]

April 13, 2017 at 4:05 PM PDT