Otay Mesa East Port of Entry may open as early as 2017

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed in relation to the proposed construction and operation of the so-called Otay II or Otay Mesa East port of entry, which will further enable commercial trade between Mexico and California. The memo was signed by Infrastructure Sub-Secretary, Raul Murrieta, and Secretary of the California Department of Transportation, and […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Tech Tour is welcoming participants this weekend

TIJUANA.- Foreign investment is one of the most vital components of job creation and economic improvement for this border region, which is why the City of Tijuana is extending an invitation to the Tijuana Tech Tour, taking place now and until August 2nd throughout the city. During a recent press conference, Xavier Peniche, head of […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s Organized Crime Homicide Rate Continues to Decline

A report published by the University of San Diego's Justice in Mexico research group indicates that overall homicide rates in Mexico have decreased through the first six months of this year. The declining trend is a further continuation of 2013 where rates also declined from the prior year. The report, which was published today, is […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican national team returns to Bay Area for first-ever international game

The Mexican National Team returns to the U.S. this September for two key games during a FIFA fixture window that will help shape the team's roster for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa America tournaments. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) today announced that the Mexican National Team will […]

April 13, 2017

Stemming the Tide of Immigrants at the Source

In recent weeks, news headlines have less and less been about the "humanitarian crisis" at the border, and have been replaced mostly by news on the conflict in Gaza. But there is no doubt that this topic will return to the front page, and will be further amped up the closer we get to the […]

April 13, 2017

Increased Capacity at San Ysidro Border Crossing this October

TIJUANA.- This October, border crossers may finally get some relief when the San Ysidro Border port of entry brings additional booths into operation, for a total of 26 double-stacked booths. It is hoped that this will reduce the wait times of the estimated 50,000 northbound vehicles that cross the border on a daily basis. This […]

April 13, 2017

Tim Howard signs for NBC Sports

Tim Howard will keep doubling as an English Premier League goalkeeper and TV announcer. The U.S. star will work up to 10 games for NBC Sports Group during the upcoming season on days his EPL team, Everton, isn't playing. He will either serve as a game commentator in the booth or as an on-site studio […]

April 13, 2017

Apertura 2014 Copa MX kicks off

MÉXICO.- Another edition of the Copa MX will kick off on Tuesday with seven matches. The first week of the group stage will continue on Wednesday with another seven matches. The Cup competition is split into the group stage and knockouts. There are seven groups of four teams from Mexico's Liga MX (first division) and […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana seeks to reduce amount of children working in the border line

TIJUANA.- With the goal of safeguarding children who work in the lines at the San Ysidro border crossing, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran initiated the 2014 Children's Summer Camp. In his speech, the Mayor stated that five months after initiating the "Betterment Program" at the San Ysidro Border, children who were found to be working were […]

April 13, 2017

Legal issues continue to tax Messi, fraud trial will go ahead

A Spanish judge has rejected a prosecutor's request to drop charges of tax fraud against Lionel Messi and ordered the investigation into three cases of suspected unpaid taxes to proceed. A court statement says there is "sufficient evidence" to believe the Argentina player "could have known and consented" to the creation of a fictitious corporate […]

April 13, 2017

Zidane uses two team ploy to make winning start to managerial career

Zinedine Zidane got off to a winning start as Castilla boss thanks to a last-gasp winner from Alberto Lozano against Guadalajara. It was by no means a thriller, but that is the nature of the beast in reserve football and a win is a win. There were, however, a few bright sparks along the way […]

April 13, 2017

Tecate will get a tourism face-lift

TECATE.- According to estimates developed by Baja's Secretary of Tourism, this year 139.4 million pesos will be invested in various projects in Tecate in order to attract more tourist activities, this according to Oscar Escobedo, head of the agency. During a recent get-together, Escobedo stated that "the public and private sector are coming together more […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Toros and San Diego Padres join forces to benefit Tijuana’s Children’s Hospital

TIJUANA.- Professional baseball teams from both sides of the borders united forces this week to benefit the Hospital Infantil de las Californias, a children’s hospital located in Tijuana. The beautiful and moving efforts by the Toros de Tijuana league and the San Diego Padres took place at the hospital. This event was lead by Doctor […]

April 13, 2017

Swing by The Lunchbox

TIJUANA.- The idea behind The Lunchbox is to offer restaurant style food, i.e. duck, pork loin, rinds, and octopus, to guests that don't have time to sit down at a restaurant for an hour and a half. At the same time, they wanted to offer delicious and nutritious food. Carlos Gallegos, and his father Jesus […]

April 13, 2017

Spokesperson for Tijuana’s Medical Tourism Committee accused of Financial Fraud

TIJUANA.- For those who are familiar with Tijuana’s Medical Tourism Association, the name of its spokesperson, Marlon Sanchez, might ring a bell. Recently, it has come to light that the Sanchez allegedly has ties to multimillion dollar fraudulent operations. Sanchez participated in the operations of CYNK Technologies (formerly known as Intro Buzz when founded in […]

April 13, 2017

The U.S. Government Commissions Songs to Dissuade Migration

In an attempt to put a damper on the surge of undocumented migrants heading North to the U.S. mainly from Central America, the U.S. government has launched a million-dollar "Dangers Awareness Campaign". According to an article by Vice News, one of the components of the campaign is the composition of anti-migration propaganda songs, or "migra-corridos." […]

April 13, 2017

Messi lands in Barcelona after his holidays

Leo Messi touched base in Barcelona on Tuesday despite not being required to show his face for pre-season until 4th August. The Argentine striker stopped off there to acclimatize a little before journeying on to the Portuguese city of Porto on Friday, where he is scheduled to take part in Deco's testimonial. The match will […]

April 13, 2017

Official: James signs with Real Madrid

Both Real Madrid and Monaco have confirmed on their web sites that "La Liga" outfit and current UEFA champions have agreed to pay the French club, the astronomic fee of £80m ($107.7m) for the services of their rising star James Rodriguez. The Colombian will wear the number 10 jersey. The Colombian midfielder had already reached […]

April 13, 2017

Benton Brewery Celebrates Its First Anniversary

I still remember last year when the surge of craft beer in Baja California was just arising, and more and more people were starting to discover brews crafted by people in their very own state. Breweries that were free to craft and create outside of norms put in place by the large Mexican breweries. I […]

April 13, 2017

Escondido Residents Will March to City Council In Support of Migrant Shelter for Children

ESCONDIDO, CA– Escondido families, youth, children, and workers will hold a march this Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 5:30pm in support and solidarity with the many Central American unaccompanied children who are in need of shelter and are arriving to San Diego County due to the current refugee crisis. About a month ago the Escondido […]

April 13, 2017