Get Ready to Be Terrorized in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- With October just around the corner, Tijuana's traditional haunted houses are starting to open up shop threatening to frighten man and women alike. [p]This year, a new attraction in the horror category has been added to the city's repertoire and promises to bring out the screaming child in all of us: Panic Room, is […]

Dollar Restriction Eliminated Along Northern Border

REYNOSA.- President Enrique Peña Nieto announced that the government will be loosening dollar restrictions, thus removing the 14 thousand monthly dollar limit for companies. The measure was announced this Friday in the Official Diary of the Federation, argumenting that this would be a better way to combat money laundering and will not affect businesses or […]

Beer of the Week: “Xocoveza” by Cerveceria Insurgente

After Cerveceria Insurgente announced that it would collaborate with Stone Brewery to create a new variety, expectations increased producing an effect that had not been seen in the craft beer scene in Baja California ever before. A week after the beer landed on shelfs in San Diego, Tijuana residents that haven't had a chance to […]

Six Things To Avoid During the Hot Weather

TIJUANA.- With the weather only getting hotter in the next few days, , it is a good opportunity to tell you about all of the things you've been doing wrong when trying to deal with the heat, especially for lack of an air conditioning unit. 1.- Fans are to be used to cool off people, […]

Baja Governor Request Expedited and Secure Completion of Tijuana-Ensenada Road

MEXICALI.- Baja California Governor, Francisco Vega de La Madrid met with federal officials from the Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT) and the Federal Highways and Bridges (CAPUFE) department (the department in charge of administering toll roads), to discuss the technical reasons why the repair work done to the collapsed portion of the Tijuana-Ensenada toll […]

Initiative to Split California into Six States Fails

“Shut Down All Ports” Protest Doesn’t Receive Much Support

UNITED STATES. A couple of weeks ago, a coalition of anti-immigrant groups have announced plans to block 25 ports of entry with Mexico on September 20th, and invite thousands to participate in the protest. The protest also supports the cause of the former marine who is detained in Mexico after entering the country via Tijuana […]

Animal Abuse May Become Criminal Act in Baja California

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- This week, a proposed new penal code statute may be added to Baja California state law, establishing that the punishment for those found guilty of abusing an animal could be up to three years in prison and a fine of 100 minumum salaries. The new law was proposed by Green Party representative Fausto […]

“Cantinflas” is in Line for 2015 Oscar Nomination

The biographical film of the life of Cantinflas –– the so called Charlie Chaplin of Mexico –-has been selected by the Mexican Institute of Cinematography to represent Mexico in a competition that could position it be selected for an Oscar nomination in 2015 in the category of "Best Foreign Film". The film, directed by Sebastian […]

Baja Craft Beer Dominates in South America

The third annual Copa Cervezas de América 2014, or Beer Cup of The Americas 2014, took place in Santiago de Chile, where 500 beers from around 15 countries were tasted. Baja California craft beer dominated the competition. Ruben Valenzuela, owner of BCB Tasting Room, said that at the event that took place earlier this month […]

Rosarito-Puerto Nuevo Half Marathon on October 5th

ROSARITO.-If a full marathon seems a little too intense for you, but you want to get the feel for running, then the Rosarito-Puerto Nuevo half marathon is for you. We're not saying that running is easy and we are not underestimating the difficulty of a 21k run, but there will be those that have trained […]

Projects in Tijuana, Tecate, Rosarito, and San Felipe to Attract More Tourism

TIJUANA.- A total of 3.5 billion pesos will be invested in Baja California in infrastructure projects this year, and as of now the State of Baja California has already invested a little over 2.5 billion pesos. These infrastructure projects will help spur economic development and tourism in the region, according to Manuel Guevara Morales, the […]

Tijuana-Ensenada Toll Will Not Reopen This Weekend

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- The Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT) has announced that the scheduled reopening of the Tijuana-Ensenada Toll road, which had been set for this weekend, has now been postponed until December. Residents and visitors alike had expected the toll road to be reopened this weekend after nearly a year of repairs to the […]

4th CHEESE, WINE AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

On July 26th, in the Baja California Center in Playas de Rosarito, the fourth Cheese, Wine and Craft Beer Festival was celebrated; a unique occasion to submerge oneself in knowledge and tastings of the region's three gastronomic treasures. The purpose: strengthen the competitiveness, productivity, promotion and commercialization of Baja California's agriculture and fish products, as […]

Floyd Mayweather Announces Upcoming Retirement in 2015

UNITED STATES.- It came as a great surprise when Floyd Mayweather announced that he'd be hanging up his boxing gloves next year, considering the fact that he is still in great shape. With the matchup against Marcos Maidana around the corner, a press conference was held today and "Money" announced that after that battle he […]

Ensenada Competes for “Best Tourist Destination in Mexico”

ENSENADA.-Readers of the "Food and Travel" magazine have nominated Ensenada in the category of Best Tourism Destination in Mexico, and Best Gourmet Destination, according to the Secretary of Tourism for the State of Baja, Oscar Jesus Escobedo. "This is an excellent opportunity for Baja California to build on its reputation as one of the best […]

Overall Crime Levels Decrease in San Diego by 13% this Year

SAN DIEGO.- Countywide, property crime rates and even violent crime rates have decreased a little, but at the same time (and during the worst drought in decades), the rates of human-caused fires has increased. This according to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in a recent report. Crimes against private property include robbery of […]

Nutrition Campaign Launched in Tijuana’s Elementary Schools

TIJUANA.- With the goal of reducing childhood obesity levels in the city, Tijuana's City Government launched a program called ‘Unidos por una Tijuana Saludable’, or "United for a Healthy Tijuana" in five elementary schools in the city. Municipal Health Director, Luis Alonso Villegas, indicated that this program is a response to interest by Mayor Jorge […]

The Best Surfing Spots in Baja California

BAJA CALIFORNIA is a state with so much to offer, from a growing culinary industry to an incredible wine region, a growing craft beer industy, and cultural offering unlike most places. Which is why it is not surprising that its beaches offer so much more than a day in the sun. Baja California has always […]

Construction Projects Underway in Old Town Tecate

TECATE.- With an initial investment of twenty million pesos on behalf of the State of Baja, renovation projects in Tecate's old town area will start underway, according to Oscar Escobedo, Secretary of Tourism for the State of Baja in a recent press conference. Tecate is Baja California's only denominated "Magical Town", and this project aims […]