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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:17 PM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:17 PM PDT

“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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:17 PM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:17 PM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:17 PM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:17 PM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:17 PM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:16 PM PDT

CBP Launches Border Wait Time App

WASHINGTON—U.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. […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:16 PM PDT

Robin Williams was 2014’s Most Searched on Google

WORLD.- One of the most talked about events this year, according to Google, was Robin Williams' death, after committing suicide last August. The departure of a comedy icon shocked the world after discovering his depression problems, and artists as well the public, mourned his passing for weeks. During this time, we were able to see […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:16 PM PDT

Google’s 2014 Most Memorable Doodles

Google announced its most searched list, and at the same time it also revealed its most popular doodle list, here are some of the best ones: FIFA´S 2014 World Cup 2014´s Winter Olympics Rubik´s Cube 40 year anniversary Robot Philae´s landing on a comet Nelson Mandela´s 96th anniversary Women´s International Day Audrey Hepburn´s 85th anniversary […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:16 PM PDT

Brother of former Mexican President cleared of all crimes

MEXICO.-Nineteen years later, after being charged with embezzlement, Mexican business man, Raul Salinas de Gortari was found not-guilty according to the last statement issued by the Third Penal Unitary Tribunal of the Federal District last Friday, and after being in trial for an appeal that was interjected by attorney Jesús Murillo Karam back in July […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:16 PM PDT

A singular vision: art and intellect of Remedios Varo

"Today I do not belong to any group. I paint what occurs to me and that is all." These reflections of Remedios Varo from an interview in 1957, just six years before her sudden and untimely death in 1963, speak to the singular vision and inner fortitude of one of Mexico's most important 20th-century artists. […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:16 PM PDT

Ensenada Toll Road to Reopen Tomorrow Morning

TIJUANA.- According to the Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT) and the Federal Highway and Bridges agency (CAPUFE), the stretch of highway off Salsipuedes Bay that has been closed now for almost a year will once again be open to traffic starting today at midnight. Repairs have been ongoing since December 28, 2013 when a […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:15 PM PDT

Tijuana Gas Stations Can’t Compete with San Diego

TIJUANA.- With gas prices in San Diego dipping under $3.00 dollars a gallon, gas stations in Tijuana are taking a hit. According to the Association of Gas Station Owners (APEGT), gas stations in Tijuana have seen a notable drop in sales over the past three months. While gas prices in Tijuana have been reduced in […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:15 PM PDT

Summit & Expo MXInfrastructure

Topics related to water, mobility, sustainability, ports, airports, railways and infrastructure in general were addressed, on the basis of structural reforms adopted in the country, in the first Infrastructure Summit organized by MXINFRASTRUCTURE magazine, held in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. During the opening ceremony, Osiel Cruz, CEO of MXINFRASTRUCTURE, indicated that Mexico has a lag of […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:15 PM PDT

The “Kony 2012” organizers will call it quits in 2015

SAN DIEGO.- We can remember 2012 for many reasons. As the year of hurricane Sandy, Obama's reelection, and the 2012 Olympics in London, but..how many of you remember "Kony 2012"? San Diego´s Invisible Children popular campaign meant to free African children from a murderous warlord. Well, in a blink of an eye, it's now long […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:15 PM PDT

Seniors in Rosarito get more funding in 2015 budget

ROSARITO.- Local congresswoman Laura Torres Ramírez was able to secure an increase in funding of up to 20% from the spending bill that will be destined for senior programs in Rosarito throughout 2015. The plan was unanimously approved and the extra funding will mostly go to more entertainment and workshop programs, as well as support […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:15 PM PDT

What’s Krampus? The other side of Christmas

Christmas is nearly here and with it, we celebrate one of its most emblematic (and not necessarily religious) icons: Santa Claus. This icon is a figure associated with fun and joy brought to kids during this Holiday Season, but..what if there was a darker and creepier side to all of this? Here is where Krampus, […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:15 PM PDT

A Holiday Wine Dinner with the Baja Wine Club

BONITA.- This Wednesday, December 17th, the Baja Wine Club invites you for their Holiday Wine Dinner at Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro in Bonita, with a cost of $55 dollars per person, plus tax and gratuity. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes 6 flights of Baja wines, paired with 6 course Baja Mediterranean tapas, 50% […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:15 PM PDT