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LGBTI Union Formed in Baja California
TIJUANA.- On May 3 and 4, during the 1st LGBTI Rights Meeting hosted by COPS (College of Psychology and Sexuality) civil organizations and LGBTI rights collectives in Baja California gathered, along with activists of all ages, to participate in this event, to dialogue and exchange proposals for unifying efforts and providing support for […]
Mexican candidate tied to San Diego corruption scandal
MEXICO CITY.- The San Diego corruption scandal, in which a Mexican millionaire is accused of illegally funneling money to local political races, now possibly engulfs a major national political figure in Mexico: Ernesto Cordero, a candidate running for president of the conservative National Action Party, or PAN in Spanish. José Susumo Azano Matsura is a […]
Why doesn’t Mexico believe Tahmooressi’s story?
*Lea este artículo en español TIJUANA.- Every day the controversy surrounding Andrew Tahmooressi, the marine veteran who "accidentally" crossed into Mexico in early April, grows. The individual was detained by Mexican Customs officials for weapons possession and later incarcerated at the La Mesa penitentiary. Why hasn't he obtained freedom? The situation is very complicated. His […]
Telecommunications infrastructure in Baja California, vulnerable to natural disasters
About 3 million people were affected by the natural disaster, including 100,000 to 230,000 deaths (most likely impossible to know the real number), 300,000 injured and a million people left homeless. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in other parts of the world were trying to find out how their relatives where, because the country […]
Brazil Announces World Cup Squad
BRAZIL – Host nation and Mexico rival Brazil has announced the names of the 23 players that will be representing them as they search for an unprecedented sixth World Cup trophy. There were no major surprises in the list that manager Luis Felipe Scolari presented, but some big names were left out. Players like Ronaldinho, […]
Club Tengo Hambre presents: Mexico City, Here We Come!
Its no secret that Mexico City is home to many well kept secrets. With an infinite amount of points on its rustic to refined culinary continuum and inspiring transformation in recent years, the Mexican capital has become on the worlds most buzzed about cities. Club Tengo Hambre is thrilled to announce that they're taking the […]
From Tijuana to Cannes 2014: Papalótl
"Movi, a Yaqui girl, accompanies her father through Sonora and Baja California to honor an ancestral prophecy. Her imagination soars along the way and her experiences liberate her essence." Gabriel Reyes García wrote and directed the film; in addition to the main characters Movi and Jacinto the landscapes of Sonora and Baja California […]
Consul Andrew Erickson talks about the Tijuana San Diego Mega Region
As for the training of engineers, he said that although both sides are doing an excellent job, it is not enough and a solution driven by President Obama called "The force of 100,000 in the Americas," seeks to increase the flow of university exchanges between US and Latin America, with Mexico playing a key role." […]
Ambix: Creating the 4D Experience
TIJUANA.- The benefits of living in the border area vary. By taking the best of both worlds a local company, Ambix, is focusing on creating 4D experiences a trend that is quickly growing. In an interview with SanDiegoRed.com, Alexandro Esparza, one of the founders and operating director of Ambix, told us about his team […]
CreativeMornings lands in Tijuana
TIJUANA.- CreativeMornings was created in 2008 by Tina Roth, to build an event that could unite New Yorks creative community. The idea was very simple: to meet on a Friday, once a month, for breakfast and a discussion on a relevant topic. All of the events were free and open to the public. The idea […]
Anthony Bourdain: Why don’t we love Mexico?
UNITED STATES.- A few days ago Anthony Bourdain caught his follower's attention with a post on his personal blog, in which he questions the twofaced relationship between the United States and Mexico. More than a year has passed since Bourdain visted Baja California and was fascinated by its flavors. His appreciation for this unique gastronomical […]
Toluca 3-1 Tijuana Xolos: Toluca take the Xoloitzcuintles out for a walk
TOLUCA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente finish the Clausura 2014 season with a 3-1 loss to Toluca in the second leg of the quarterfinals. The Xolos came into the match knowing they needed a win or a draw (with goals) in order to advance to the semifinals of the Clausura, but once again the […]
Marine “Accidentally” Smuggles Firearms Into Mexico
TIJUANA.- Andrew Tahmooressi 25 year-old Marine veteran from Florida was arrested at the Tijuana/San Ysidro border on April 1 after apparently getting lost in the dark in a borrowed black Ford and accidentally entering into Mexico, a country with very strict gun laws. His mother Jill has stated that he was diagnosed with […]
California cities among the most polluted in the U.S.
UNITED STATES.- The American Lung Society (ALA) just released an annual report ranking the cities with the worst and best air quality in the country. The "State of the Air 2014" study measured three factors in order to calculate air quality in the primary metropolitan cities in the U.S.: ozone levels (smog), yearly air contaminant […]
Ensenada and Newport Beach become sister ports
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA.- Baja's Economic Development Ministry, headed by Carlo Bonfante Olache, are implementing plans to strengthen the relationship between the US and Mexico, specifically by creating better ties between Newport Beach and Baja. During a recent meeting with Rush N. Hill, Newport Beach's mayor, they designated the ports of Newport Beach and Ensenada as […]
Mexican President “Dumb?”…not really” says Rolling Stone Magazine
MEXICO.- A couple months after President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico adorned the cover of Time Magazine, under the title "Saving Mexico", in which it discussed his controversial reforms, the President will now be on the Mexican edition of Rolling Stone magazine this month. "Peña Nieto the reformer. "Dumb?…not really" is the title on the […]
“Higher education in US and Mexico:
On the 95th Annual Conference of the American Council for education, held last March, took place the panel "higher education in US and Mexico": strengthening partnerships and collaboration", held in San Diego California, Dr. Fernando León García, dean of the CETYS University system, was present and shared opinions with Mara Tekach, Minister Counselor for public […]
Beer of the Week: “Luxuria” Milk Stout from Hellixir
During the Second Craft-Beer Tasting at the La Plaza center, I had the pleasure of trying this exquisite beer created by our friends from Cervecería Hellixir, a Tijuana brewery that I think was somewhat interesting, since I am usually not much of a fan of the style. It had an excellent taste and very smooth […]
Baja California strengthens ties with Binational Companies
MEXICALI.- In an effort to strengthen binational ties between officials and companies on both sides of the border, Carlo Bonfante of Baja's Economic Development Department joined a recent panel discussion with members and investors of Irvine's Chamber of Commerce. The panel's objective was to position the state of Baja as an ally for investors, due […]
Tijuana Xolos 0-0 Toluca: Xoloitzcuintles protect their home goal
TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente finish their quarterfinal first leg match at the Estadio Caliente against Toluca in a 0-0 draw. Xolos dominated the entire match but could not find their finishing touch to get a goal, but they did manage to keep Toluca from scoring an away goal. The better part of […]