Tijuana-Ensenada Toll Road to Reopen September 15

ENSENADA.- Authorities from the Federal Highways and Bridges Department (CAPUFE in Spanish) have confirmed that the collapsed portion of the Tijuana-Ensenada toll road will reopen and be operational by September 15th of this year, and is currently underway in its final stages of reconstruction. Baja Governor Kiko Vega commended the construction efforts and coordination that […]

April 13, 2017

Costa Rica continue to shock the world

Bryan Ruiz's goal in the first-half against Italy sealed England's elimination from the World Cup and saw Costa Rica progress to the last 16 with a fine 1-0 win over Italy in Recife on Friday. Ruiz struck right at the end of the first-half only minutes after the Costa Ricans had a valid appeal for […]

April 13, 2017

Facts and Fiction: Undocumented Children Crisis

*Read this article in spanish UNITED STATES.- There is a humanitarian crisis happening along the border between the U.S. and Mexico, as a result of a wave of almost 40,000 children crossing the border unaccompanied during 2013, and a projected surge of 75,000 children for 2014. During the past couple of weeks, special attention has […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos preseason taking shape

Club Tijuana has announced its plans for preseason ahead of the 2014 Apertura, and it involves a series of friendlies which will incorporate its second division affiliate, Dorados de Sinaloa. The team plans to departed Tijuana on June 18, arriving at Isla Navidad, Colima same day, where they'll train before taking on Atlas in Guadalajara […]

April 13, 2017

Luis Suarez brace devastates England

Luis Suarez scored a late winner as Uruguay sent England spinning to the brink of elimination from the World Cup on Thursday with a 2-1 victory. Liverpool striker Suarez grabbed the second of two opportunistic goals in the 85th minute of a tense Group D battle in Sao Paulo after Wayne Rooney had looked to […]

April 13, 2017

Deliciously Surprised by El Ahumador

I recently noticed a bunch of pictures on my social media streams of delicious looking BBQ ribs, that had me dying to try some out. The photos were taken at a place called El Ahumador, and I finally got my shot a couple of weeks ago when I was driving around the Zona Rio and […]

April 13, 2017

Colombia on a roll with back-to-back wins

Colombia scored twice in six minutes in a lively second half to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at the World Cup on Thursday and move to the brink of the knockout stage. James Rodriguez's powerful header from a corner in the 64th minute was quickly followed by a low finish by substitute Juan Quintero, securing the […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico & Brazil to Face Disciplinary Action Over Fans’ Homophobic Insults

Yelling the word "puto" (a derogatory term to refer to homosexuals) at the opposing goalkeeper when he takes a goal kick has become a Mexican trademark in soccer stadiums. This ritual is part of the live Mexican soccer experience. It happens in every single stadium in Mexico and almost no one can be excused from […]

April 13, 2017

2014 San Diego Film Festival Returns for 13th Straight Year

The 2014 San Diego Film Festival will launch on September 24-28, with award-winning independent films, filmmakers, actors, panels and parties. The Festival, now in its 13th year and featuring more than 100 film screenings, will be held at the Reading Theater in Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter (701 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, 92101) and ArcLight […]

April 13, 2017

‘Piojo’ Herrera, the man with a plan

Miguel Herrera likes to say he needs a clear plan. And the stocky Mexico coach on Tuesday made sure his players were following the script. As his team held World Cup favorites Brazil 0-0, he paced up and down beyond the coach's box, shouting and gesturing to his men and ignoring polite calls from a […]

April 13, 2017

Ensenada is Named World Surfing Reserve

ENSENADA.- One of Baja California’s prime tourist attractions will be internationally recognized by the Save the Waves Coalition. This June 21st, Ensenada’s surfing beaches will be officially designated as a World Surfing Reserve by the Coalition. Becoming a Surfing Reserve means that apart from being designated as prime surf area, the area surrounding the waves, […]

April 13, 2017

The mighty World Champions Spain is eliminated after loss to Chile

Defending champions Spain slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Chile and crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday after their second defeat in five days. Chile's victory – through goals from Eduardo Vargas and Charles Arranguiz – made the South Americans and the Netherlands the first teams to go through to the second round. […]

April 13, 2017

Tecate and San Diego Mayors Meet

SAN DIEGO.- With the goal of furthering friendly ties and achieving a better understanding of shared problems along the border, Tecate Mayor Cesar Moreno, and San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer sustained a meeting along with Gary Gallegos, Executive Director of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). [/p] During this extra-ordinary meeting, many important topics […]

April 13, 2017

Beer of the Week: “Peanut Butter Stout” by Muñeca Prieta

One of the greatest surprises of the past Expo Cerveza Artesanal definitely was the Peanut Butter Stout by Muñeca Prieta (translation: Dark Doll). This beer is almost like a dessert because of its sweetness, yet as addictive as peanut better and with all the richness of a stout beer. Dark and opaque in color, with […]

April 13, 2017

The day Ochoa claimed his rightful place in Mexico’s throne

Three days before Mexico kicked off their 2014 World Cup participation against Cameroon, no one knew who the starting goalkeeper would be for 'El Tri'. Jesus Corona and Guillermo Ochoa had an intense battle going on for the starting spot. Many considered Corona to have the edge because other managers had preferred him, because he […]

April 13, 2017

Ochoa holds Brazil to earn Mexico a point

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa sensationally kept Brazil at bay to earn Mexico a 0-0 draw in World Cup Group A in Fortaleza on Tuesday. Brazil and Barcelona star Neymar twice came closest to breaking the deadlock in each half but both times was thwarted by point blank saves by man-of-the-match Ochoa. The result pushed both […]

April 13, 2017

World Cup Provokes Chinese Man’s Death

CHINA.- Without a doubt, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has caused great excitement amongst soccer aficionados throughout the world, even though it may involve watching the game anywhere between midnight and 6am in the case of those who live in China, where aficionados watch the game although their team is not participating. A young […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico once again challenge Brazil’s supremacy

Brazil insist revenge is not on the agenda as the World Cup hosts bid to all but secure their place in the last 16 against rivals Mexico in Fortaleza on Tuesday. Mexico shattered Brazil's dream of winning the only major prize missing from their honors list two years ago, when they stunned the South Americans […]

April 13, 2017

USA battle back and hold on to early lead to beat Ghana

After 90 brutal minutes of end-to-end action, the Americans emerged with a thrilling 2-1 win over Ghana. U.S. fans were screaming for revenge Monday after the Black Stars eliminated the Americans from the last two Cups. They got it. At a price. Clint Dempsey scored a shocking goal a half-minute in, but the U.S. couldn't […]

April 13, 2017

Los Tigres del Norte, Zurdok, Molotov, Kinky, and others will reunite in Tijuana

*Lea esta pieza en español MEXICO.- Tijuana is the spring board for thousand of immigrants who dream of achieving the American dream and will host one of four concerts that will include performances by Los Tigres del Norte, Zurdok, Kinky, Molotov, Ennjambre, Hello Seahorse and Tijuana native singer Julieta Venegas. The event, titled "Somos America" […]

April 13, 2017