Baja California Cities and San Diego Sign Tourism Collaboration Agreement

TIJUANA.- On Thursday night, the first floor of the A Gate of the International Airport, Abelardo L. Rodríguez hosted the representatives of the Tourism and Convention Committee (COTUCO, in Spanish) from the five cities of Baja California, in order to sign a collaboration agreement so Baja can "unify efforts" regarding state tourism. "We don't want […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:49 PM PDT

Women Entrepreneurs of Baja Awards

On January 31st, 2015, a group of women entrepreneurs will be rewarded for their endeavors at an event called Women Entrepreneurs of Baja Awards. The event is organized by MEXOXO, an organization dedicated to training, mentoring and funding women to become social entrepreneurs. The nominees are divided into four categories in the fields of social […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:49 PM PDT

Rosarito Beach Hotel Goes International To Help Underprivileged Kids

ROSARITO.- February will be a month full with activities for anyone looking to visit the coastal town of Rosarito. On one hand, we have Rosarito's Carnaval with a Mythological Heroes theme, a weekend to commemorate President's Day, and a masquerade night ideal for those couples who are in love and are seeking to celebrate Valentine's […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:48 PM PDT

Baja Artesanal’s Super Bowl Event

This Sunday February 1st, Baja Artesanal will transmit live the XLIX Super Bowl Game at 3.30 p.m. If you still don't know where to watch it, head onto Baja Artesanal with your friends and family, and enjoy the great ambiance this place has to offer while choosing among a variety of dishes and craft beers. […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:48 PM PDT

Two confirmed dead and 66 injured in Mexico City Children’s Hospital Gas Explosion

MEXICO CITY.– Miguel Ángel Mancera, mayor of Mexico City, confirmed two deaths and sixty six people injured, as a result of the gas pipe explosion in the Children's Hospital of Cuajimalpa, Mexico City. VIDEO: Explosion in Cuajimalpa's Children's Hospital Mancera also informed that the president, Enrique Peña Nieto offered support from the federal government after […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:48 PM PDT

Baja’s Plans For The 2015 Mexican Airshow Fair

MEXICALI.- During their participation in Mexico's 2015 airshow, known as the Mexican Aerospace Fair, Baja California will have the chance to restate their leadership within the aerospace industry, as well as ratifying the advantages in the state that are of most interest to investors, as it was stated by State Governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega de […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:48 PM PDT

UABC Is Essential for Baja’s Development: Governor Kiko Vega

MEXICALI.- When participating in the welcoming event for new students of the Autnomous University of Baja California (UABC in Spanish), State Governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid, acknowledged this prestigious and renown institution as one the best in the country, having lots of history, concerned for the professional and social growth of their students as […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:48 PM PDT

Rosarito Celebrates President’s Day

ROSARITO.- In our previous articles we told you about the upcoming "Spring Break" the city of Rosarito will be hosting, which is an annual event that welcomes thousands of partying tourists with lots of fun at very affordable prices throughout the month of March. However, there is a closer event coming to you from February […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM PDT

Who was David Alfaro Siqueiros?

Thursday, January 29, CECUT is pleased to present a conference by Irene Herner, author of the book "Siqueiros: from Paradise to Utopia" (2011). [/p] Herner is an art historian and author of several books on Mexican modernism, Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. In her work on Siqueiros, her goal was to expand upon the […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM PDT

Friday at CECUT: Film Premiere “Misterio y revelación”

Showing Friday, January 30 at 7:00 PM in the Cineteca Carlos Monsiváis at CECUT and featuring a special appearance here by director Tufic Mahklouf Akl, is the premiere of "Misterio y revelación" (Mystery and Revelation), the award-winning 2013 documentary about the life of surrealist painter Remedios Varo. [/p] An artist of singular vision and style, […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM PDT

Budget For Baja’s Agricultural Development Is Increased

MEXICALI.- As a commemorative act for the 78th Land Assault in Mexicali's Valley (Asalto a la Tierras en el Valle de Mexicali) anniversary, State Governor, Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid, announced that in order to provide bigger opportunities for the residents and field workers of Baja California, this year the budget for the Secretariat of […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM PDT

Baja Governor Meets With Mexico’s Anti-Kidnapping Coordinator

MEXICO CITY.- Baja Governor, Francisco "Kiko" Vega, had a meeting today with Renato Sales Heredia, the National Anti-Kidnapping Coordinator, who is in charge of giving a follow up to policies implemented by the Federal Government in the matter of fighting kidnaps. Accompanied by the State's Attorney General, Perla Socorro Íbarra Leyva and José María González […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM PDT

Ayotzinapa Investigation Concludes With No Real Evidence

MEXICO.- Once the eight day of "Acción Global por Ayotzinapa" (Global Action for Ayotzinapa) ended, four months after the Iguala massacre, Mexico's Attorney General, Jesús Murillo Karam, restated his office's conclusions about the case, that although there is now DNA evidence, they are almost 100% sure the teacher trainees were murdered and burned in a […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM PDT

Is Chris Pratt the New Indiana Jones?

Chris Pratt has become a leading man ever since he starred in "Guardians Of The Galaxy" last year. He is soon to be seen in "Jurassic World", and it looks like Disney has him under the radar to give life to one of film's most famous legends. Disney bought the rights of Indiana Jones from […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM PDT

Rosarito Is Getting Ready For Spring Break 2015

ROSARITO.- Rosarito Beach is famous, specially in California, for hosting the best Spring Break parties for legal-age students. Every year they welcome thousands of people looking for entertainment at affordable prices, with the benefit of enjoying the sun & sea just a miles from Tijuana's border. For all of those surfer souls, Rosarito becomes the […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:46 PM PDT

Puerta Mexico: A fancy story about Tijuana

Contrary to many other Mexican cities, Tijuana is neither ancient nor colonial. I've heard many opinions of what people think in regards to the city's history. There are some who nostalgically remember the Casino Agua Caliente, Revolución Avenue, Bol Corona and the Caesar's Hotel and its famous salad. There are also others who think Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:46 PM PDT

10,000 People Attended Health Fair In Tijuana

TIJUANA.- With the purpose of bringing the services that the City has to offer to the most vulnerable communities of Tijuana, mayor Dr. Jorge Astiazarán Orcí lead this year's first Health Fair at Parque Morelos, the citys's largest urban park, benefiting 10,000 citizens. Mrs. Norma Patricia Alba Cruz, from the Centro area, mentioned that she […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:46 PM PDT

We Went Back To “Antojo” In Tijuana, And It Didn’t Disappoint

After a few months, we're back to visit "Antojo", a restaurant with a modern, yet casual, setting located on Calle Colombia, Cacho neighborhood in the city of Tijuana, where we had the opportunity of tasting Chef's Alberto Casino cuisine. Antojo offers quality service, with waiters that are always within reach. With a modern and minimalistic […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:46 PM PDT

Baja’s Governor Reviews Progress of the New Criminal Justice System

TIJUANA. With the purpose of consolidating the implementation of the New Criminal Justice System in the rest of Baja California's cities, as it has in Mexicali, under the Federal Government coordination squeme, today State Governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid held a work meeting with the Technical Secretary of the Coordination Council for the Implementation […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:45 PM PDT

Meet Baja’s New Foodie Ambassador: Sam the Cooking Guy

For locals and Mexican nationals it is no news that Baja California is becoming an important destination for all things food and beverage. The region's signature Baja-Med cuisine, craft beers, and wine have garnered national and international praise. The boom has spurred new-found vitality for cities that just five or six years ago were struggling […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:45 PM PDT