Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Tijuana’s Mayor Talk Security in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- "Tijuana is different than other places in the country because it has a huge potential to take steps to reduce crimes", said former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, during a joint-conference with Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran, titled "Principled Leadership: In the Face of Change and Crisis", one of the head-line events at […]

April 13, 2017

Contarte: Simplified Finances for Professionals

TIJUANA.-Sometimes, the term "startup" can scare people. One imagines that it refers to something with tons of computers that only experts understand, but the reality is that "startup" refers to any entrepreneur that turns an idea into a business that will satisfy a need. Such is the case of Julian Varela and his startup "Contarte". […]

April 13, 2017

Baja California Culinary Fest 2014

For the fourth year in a row, the Baja California Culinary Fest returns to show the rest of Mexico and our neighbors to the north how diverse the regional gastronomy is, and all of our locally sourced ingredients. Combining excellent quality activities, where visitors can interact with renown chefs, enologists, local producers, and other experts […]

April 13, 2017

Beer of the Week: Multiorgasmic Fuffylicious by Canneria

TIJUANA.- In any bar or store in the city where craft beer is sold, you may find IPA's, Porters, and Stouts from different brands, and with minor differences or peculiarities. But I have found a beer that has broken from the routine, and I found it here, at Puerco y Pintas, located on 4th Street, […]

April 13, 2017

International Media Talking About Tijuana’s Dancing Cop

TIJUANA.-Just a week ago, an online video of a traffic cop in Tijuana became a viral sensation. The city and international outlets alike were surprised by a man that shows his love for his job by dancing to the rhythm of Michael Jackson's famous song "Billy Jean" on one of the most popular streets in […]

April 13, 2017

The Mayors of Tijuana and San Diego Share the Stage at Tijuana Innovadora

TIJUANA.- The mayors of the so-called Cali-Baja Region, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran and San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, sat down together for the first time at a recent conference hosted by Tijuana Innovadora to talk about the binational relationship and future for the two cities. They discussed various topic of great relevance to both cities, […]

April 13, 2017

Start Your Engines for the Sixth Edition of Startup Weekend Tijuana

TIJUANA. There is a new wave of brave Tijuanenses that are attempting to transform the city via innovation, and the best place to take a stab at this is at "Startup Weekend", an initiative that will take place for the sixth time in the city, from October 24th through October 26th at HUB STN. Organizers […]

April 13, 2017

Oktoberfest Hosted by Mamut Brewery

October is one of beer-lovers favorite months, which is why Mamut Brewery and other master brewers from Baja California have united forces to host a three day long event which will include one night with a four course meal paired up with local beers. Oktoberfest at Mamut Brewery starts this Thursday, October 23, with one […]

April 13, 2017

Don’t Miss the Second Edition of “Popular Mexican Art Market” in Rosarito

ROSARITO.- In light of the first edition's success, the second annual Popular Art Market will return to Rosarito – an event dedicated to great craft maestros and their work representing Mexico's national culture. The next edition will also be hosted at Hotel Castillos del Mar in Rosarito, Baja California, and will include expositions from talented […]

April 13, 2017

POWERPET: An Internationally Recognized Brand Based in Baja California

TIJUANA.- After twelve years in operation, Powerpet has become one of the most well-recognized companies in Baja California. For those of you that have never heard of them, they manufacture natural snacks for dogs. These snacks are a hit in Canada, the U.S., and Northern Mexico. The idea was conceived by Marco Gallardo. Powerpet is […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Signs Collaboration Agreement With IBM

TIJUANA.- The current city's administration wants to position Tijuana as a city at the forefront in terms of information technology, which is why Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazarán Orcí has signed a collaboration agreement between the city of Tijuana and IBM. During the signing act, Mayor Astiazarán thanked IBM executives for their willingness to collaborate with […]

April 13, 2017

Miley Cyrus Tweets Support for Jailed Former Marine

TIJUANA.- The widely published incarceration of former marine sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi in Mexico has received all sorts of media coverage since his arrival in Mexico on March 31, 2014 with three illegal weapons including an assault rifle and more than 400 rounds of ammunition. Today, the equally controversial actress and singer Miley Cyrus has added […]

April 13, 2017

HSBC Bank Recognizes State of Baja California for Financial Responsability

MEXICALI.-As a result of the work policy implemented by the State of Baja California's Government lead by Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, HSBC Bank has granted recognition to the state for its good management of public resources. Antonio Valladolid, Secretary of Planning and Finances for the state, emphasizes that it is the responsibility of the […]

April 13, 2017

Mexicans Feel Threatened By These Concerns

MEXICO.- The world is full of threats, of varying severity and types, but each country has its own set of priorities when it comes to preventing those that it feels are the greatest threats, so a new study published by Pew Research asked thousands of people in many countries what worries them the most, including […]

April 13, 2017

Startups Big and Small Take the Stage at Tijuana Innovadora 2014

On Sunday, startups small and large took the stage at Tijuana Innovadora 2014. Startups still in the incubation phase wrestled it out in a Shark Tank style pitch to try and garner support. In the bigger leagues, Uber, a company which still labels itself a startup despite having now expanded to more than forty countries, […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Strenghtens Ties With Tel-Aviv, Israel

TIJUANA.- On Thursday afternoon, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazarán Orcí, received a friendly visit from Tel-Aviv, Israel Mayor Ron Huldai, in a visit intended to strengthen ties between both cities. At the meeting, the Tijuana's Mayor primarily discussed public security related issues in the city, as it relates to the general perception that other cities and […]

April 13, 2017

Twitter Activist Murdered by Drug Traffickers

TAMAULIPAS.- @Miut3 and Felina were the usernames that Doctor Maria del Rosario Fuentes Rubio used to denounce via social media the activities of a trafficking group in Tamaulipas. It appears as though her quest to denounce these groups led to her murder, in a case that has outraged the country and international community alike. Messages […]

April 13, 2017

How Tijuana’s Street Food Compares with European Fine Dining According to Renown Chef

Spanish Chef Jose Andres, considered by Time Magazine in 2012 as one of the most influential chefs in the world, is living proof that the art of cuisine is not only a creative experience, a sort of dialogue with nature, and a constant learning experience, but can also be an incredibly successful business. "Culinary creativity […]

April 13, 2017

Agreements to boost touristic sector in Baja California

In order to boost Baja California´s touristic potential, important agreements were reached within the framework of the working visit through the entity conducted by the Secretary of Federal Tourism, Claudia Ruiz Massieu, in which issues such as boosting health and cruise tourism, and infrastructure projects, where addressed, as well as the signing of an agreement […]

April 13, 2017

Who is the next Landon Donovan?

Now, where was I? Ah yes, in my last column, I was espousing about the delights, virtues, talent and career of one Landon Donovan and I touched on who – if anyone – might be on the horizon and who might be his successor with the U.S. National Team in the final paragraph. I kind […]

April 13, 2017