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Spider Woman will have a new suit in 2015
Jessica Drew´s original Spider Woman, will have a new look in 2015. Sporting a tighter suit, jacket and glasses, as well as being more sensual and modern. Since its creation in 1977, her suit had been the same, being red thighs with yellow details and some type of spiderweb cape, which covered her arms and […]
Haven you been to “WokTrok” in Tijuana yet?
Trying to keep up with all the new culinary option in Baja California is not an easy task, however, when a picture with a name constantly appears among your contacts for a whole week, its impossible not to get curious; this of course is "WokTrok"in the "Cacho" neighborhood of Tijuana (officially named Juárez) , one […]
Get ready for the 2015 Rosarito Carnival
The Organizing Committee for the Carnaval Rosarito 2015 invites you be a part of this event, under the theme of "Mythological Heroes", scheduled to take place from February 12 to 17 on San Fernando Plaza. This celebration will have a float and classic car parade along the Benito Juárez boulevard, starting from the Rosarito Hotel […]
Last Call to vote in “The Best of Baja”
To acknowledge those who are"The Best of Baja", SanDiegoRed.com made a series of polls on their Facebook group SanDiegoRedOpinion, and for those who had some difficulties voting, or missed some the question among comments, here is a list of all the categories with their respective link: (click in the link of each one and it […]
Are Xolopasses worth it anymore?
TIJUANA.-With three years within the Mexican Soccer League's First Division, Tijuana's Xoloitzcuintles find themselves in a moment of least chemistry with Tijuana, San Diego and generally any of their fans for many reasons, among them the sale of key players and ticket prices that stand out among every other major soccer team in the country, […]
Gerardo Ortiz Debuts as Hollywood Actor
Gerardo Ortiz, renown singer song writer and producer of Mexican regional music, will appear alongside actress Jamie Lee Curtis and comedian George Lopez in the film ¨Spare Parts¨. Pantelion/Lionsgate film will hit theaters in the United States on January 16th, 2015. This will be Gerardo Ortiz´Hollywood debut, who excited commented that ¨working with Jamie Lee […]
Pope Francis Wont Visit Mexico in 2015
MEXICO.-Pope Francis' first visit to Mexican land won't happen any time soon, even though President Enrique Peña Nieto extended an invitation to the Pontiff back in June. [/p] News agency EFE reported, then, that the Catholic representative accepted the proposal of traveling to Mexico for the first time since he took charge of the Vatican, […]
Tijuana Mayor Inaugurates Police Booth
TIJUANA.-This morning, Tijuana´s mayor Doctor Jorge Aztiazarán Orcí, put to the works the Municipal Police Booth located on Calle Lomas del Campestre, of fraccionamiento Lomas de Agua Caliente, reinforcing the security work in this sector of the city. Mayor Jorge Astiazarán indicated that to achieve a better functioning of watch posts, it is required that […]
Texas Theater will show ¨Team America: World Police¨ instead of ¨The Interview¨
Sony decided to pull Seth Rogen and James Franco´s film ¨The Interview¨ due to threats by cyberterrorists, now identified as North Koreans by the United States Department of Defense. With an avalanche of theaters canceling the premiere, sony had no other choice that to make this drastic decisition, however, this does not mean that some […]
Slow Burger Celebrates its First Anniversary in Tijuana
Yesterday, Tijuana's famous"slow food"restaurant celebrated its first year. How, you may ask? Working hard for all they're customers and with some very pleasant surprises! As usual, they opened their doors at 1 pm, with several people already waiting in line to go in; we were welcomed with a the mythical "Slow Burger", which they told […]
Pequeño Saigon, the Pho pioneer in Tijuana
TIJUANA. – The pleasure of eating Vietnamese cuisine started in San Diego a few years back. Because of its novelty, many in Baja California looked to cross the border and also taste all its wonderful flavors. [/p] From its increasing demand, the idea of taking the concept to Tijuana was born. There, in a little […]
Tijuana/San Diego Olympic bid gets serious attention in Mexico
TIJUANA.- As we reported last week Tijuana was mentioned as a possible host for the 2024 Olympic Games, in a dual bid with San Diego, California. This week, Carlos Padilla, head of the Mexican Olympic Committee, announced that he will meet with his counterparts in the Unites States to see if there is any possibility […]
New paycheck proposal for Baja California´s Officials
BAJA CALIFORNIA.- Yesterday, a citizen initiative presented upon State Congress, requests to reform Baja California´s Constitution articles 57 and 97, with the purpose of reducing the earning of those who work as state officials. In other words, the proposal wants its public officials (such as the Governor, Deputies and Magistrates of the Superior Court of […]
“Slow Burger” Celebrates its 1st Year
They say cooking is an art, and for Adrian Blumgart and Manuel Cosain, the minds behind "Slow Burger", they take that concept seriously, honoring their name by taking a while to make quality burgers, making them one of Tijuana's favorite culinary scenes. Today, "Slow Burger"celebrates its 1st anniversary with no plans of closing in a […]
Mexico paid almost $6 million to Sony for latest Bond film
MEXICO.- It's no secret that the new James Bond movie, titled Spectre, will have different locations worldwide, turning it in one of the most expensive among the franchise's 24 films. To be specific, the total cost of its production will be $300,000,000 dollars, meaning that Sony spent $50,000,000 more than it did with Skyfall, and […]
Rosarito’s New Years Dinner Celebration
Rosarito Beach Hotel invites you to say goodbye to 2014 and say hello to 2015 with a dinner inside its facilities. Ticket prices before December 21st are $89 USD for adults and $49 for children under 12 years old, this includes dinner and service. It is important to highlight that it is first come, first […]
United States and Cuba to begin normalizing relations
UNITED STATES.- The feud between the United States and Cuba is over, as it was detailed today in simultaneous announcements from both President Barack Obama and Raúl Castro: "For humanitarian reasons"Cuba decided to free the American contractor, Alan Gross, who was incarcerated for 5 years in Havana, finishing his sentence for alleged espionage. At the […]
How does Pirate Bay work? And why is it so hard to take it down?
A few days ago, police reported that Sweden hosted a raid against The Pirate Bay, one of internet´s most famous sites. Authorities confiscated servers and computer equiments under charges of copyright infringement, something that the page has been accused of for more than 10 years. Although there have been multiple attempts to take the site […]
How do I vote in Best of Baja 2014?
The voting for your favorites in "Best of Baja 2014" has already begun, however, some users have been having some difficulties when voting in our Facebook group. Not to worry, it's actually very simple. Just follow this steps and you're good to go. INSTRUCTIONS: Are you voting from your phone or tablet? Join our Facebook […]
CBP Launches Border Wait Time App
WASHINGTONU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today launched the Border Wait Time app making it easier for travelers to plan their trip across the border. The app provides estimated wait times and open lane status at land ports of entry allowing travelers to make an informed decision of where and when to cross the border. […]