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 at 2:41 PM PDT

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 at 2:40 PM PDT

“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 at 2:40 PM PDT

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 at 2:39 PM PDT

“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 at 2:39 PM PDT

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 at 2:39 PM PDT

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 at 2:39 PM PDT

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 at 2:39 PM PDT

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 at 2:38 PM PDT

Projects That Will Transform Ensenada’s Port Infrastructure

As a guest at the monthly meeting of Ensenada's Committee for Economic Development (COPREEN), the CEO of Integral Port Administration (API), Hector Bautista Mejia, presented the projects that will transform the infrastructure of the Port of Ensenada, coupled with the Port Reengineering Project, which represents an investment of more than 2 billion pesos. Bautista stressed […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM PDT

Free Admission to the “Tutankamon” Exhibit Every Monday of January

TIJUANA.- After two months of being inaugurated, the exhibit "Tutankamon. La Tumba, el oro y la maldicion" (Tutankamon. The tomb, the gold and the curse) will offer free admission every Monday of this month, for anyone who hasn't been able to the 200 pieces that reveal the art, religion and culture of Seventh Egyptian Dynasty. […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM PDT

These are the breweries that will be in “Ensenada Beer Fest 2015”

Today, Francisco J. Talamante, one of this popular event organizers revealed through the Facebook group Beer Lovers Tj the list of breweries and distributors that will be featured in this year's "Ensenada Beer Fest". This festival is the best of its kind and it will take place next March on the 20th and 21st, with […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM PDT

Marisol and the American Dream

Birthdays, first communions, quinceañeras, weddings: photographs of these more personal moments of our lives are most often stored away safely in family photo albums on a high shelf in the closet. Once in a great while, personal history can take on a public life in galleries, and one person's life becomes a window on a […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:36 PM PDT

How Remittances and Crime Rates in Mexico Are Linked

In a study conducted by the Inter-American Bank, the amount of remittances received by Mexico is inversely related to the amount of crime in the country. According to the study, every 1 percent increase in the number of households receiving remittances, reduces the homicide rate by 0.05 percent. In 2013, Mexico received 21.59 billion dollars […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:36 PM PDT

Charlie Hebdo Suspects, Their Hosteges Dead After Paris Seige

FRANCE.-Added to the twelve deaths from the attacks against the weekly Charlie Hebdo paper in Paris, the world witnessed as the perpetrator Kouachi brothers and two other accomplices held hostages at two locations in the French capital on Friday. In the end, just one of the terrorist ended up escaping and three were dead, along […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:36 PM PDT

European Leaders March in Paris after Charlie Hebdo Attack

FRANCE.- Spain's Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy; Italy's, Matteo Renzi; Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and David Cameron from the the United Kingdom have all confirmed their attendance to the march called on by France's President, François Hollande, this Sunday, as a way to show solidarity in the face of the the attacks Paris has suffered over […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:36 PM PDT

The Grand Budapest Hotel with Eleven Nominations at The Bafta Awards 2015

Today, the Bafta Awards 2015, which are given out by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were announced. Leading the list of nominees is Wes Anderson´s, The Grand Budapest Hotel reaching eleven nominations (Best Film, Original Screeplay, Director etc), followed by Birdman, from Mexican film director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who has ten (Best […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:36 PM PDT

Things to do this weekend in Tijuana (from January 9 to 11)

Looking for something to do on the weekend? Here are some things that will be happening in Tijuana. Since it's January, there is still very little to do, people are a bit spent as well as event organizers, which is why things are still only getting back on track. But don't you worry, over the […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:35 PM PDT

“Hello Kitty Cafe” Arrives To San Diego

This Saturday, January 17, Hello Kitty lovers will be able to enjoy treats from the famous "Hello Kitty Cafe". The food truck dedicated to Sanrio´s character will be serving at Fashion Valley Mall from 10 am to 9 pm, so if you want to take a picture and taste some delicious coffee and Hello Kitty […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:35 PM PDT

One of the first “Food Halls” in Mexico coming to Tijuana

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- The border city of Tijuana keeps innovating their culinary scene, after becoming the Mexican capital for craft beer and an important host for food trucks, it is expected that the city will also become a pioneer in the concept of "Food Halls", being possibly the first to have one the entire country (A […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:35 PM PDT