Tijuana Xolos vs Chivas Guadalajara: Two middle pack teams looking to rise

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente will host Chivas of Guadalajara on Friday night in week 10 action of the Clausura 2014 season of LIGA Bancomer MX. It will be a battle between two middle of the pack sides who are looking for a win to rise in the standings and have a better […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico and Nigeria end in a 0-0 draw

ATLANTA – The Mexican National Team continued their preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a friendly match against another World Cup bound team; Nigeria. The match ended in an exciting 0-0 draw in the Georgiadome of Atlanta. Since this was the only official FIFA date prior to the start of the World Cup, […]

April 13, 2017

“La Bufadora” the largest marine geyser in North America

Baja has plenty of natural beauty, from its scenic coastlines, to the desserts in the east and growing wine region in its valleys, many representing a Mexican and Baja culture fused versions of many California scenes, like alpine forest just a minutes' drive from dry dessert. But "La Bufadora" is definitely something you wont find […]

April 13, 2017

USMNT falls 2-0 to Ukraine

Versión Español Cyprus (March 5, 2014) – The U.S. Men's National Team dropped a 2-0 decision against Ukraine at Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium. Andriy Yarmolenko and Marko Devic each scored a goal to hand the USA its first two-goal loss since falling 3-1 to Costa Rica in World Cup Qualifying on Sept. 6, 2013, at Estadio […]

April 13, 2017

MLS season kicks off this weekend

Versión Español UNITED STATES – A new season of professional soccer is about to get under way in the United States; Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off its 19th season this weekend. A lot of movement was made during the offseason with high profile names coming in as well as coming out of the league. […]

April 13, 2017

Baja Beer Tours invites you to the “Ensenada’s Beerfest”

ENSENADA.- The 2014 Ensenada Beerfest is almost upon us, and while it is overall an exciting event worth your time, and you should go there, the truth is that driving to and from Ensenada can be tiresome and complicated for non-Baja residents, especially because of the detours in place after the scenic-road collapse last year, […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos once again give away road win

VERACRUZ – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente once again let go of an opportunity to win on the road and finished their week nine match in Veracruz with a 1-1 draw. Tijuana Xolos led most of the match since midfielder Cristian Pellerano scored in the 5th minute to give the visitors the early lead. But […]

April 13, 2017

Veracruz vs Tijuana Xolos: A dire need for points

VERACRUZ – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles currently find themselves in the southern port of Veracruz. On Saturday afternoon they'll take on Veracruz in week nine action of the LIGA Bancomer MX. The match is sceduled for Saturday March 1st at 5:00pm local time (3:00pm Pacific Time) from the Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente in Veracruz. Both teams […]

April 13, 2017

Sinaloa tourism officials mulling “Chapotours” in Culiacan

CULIACAN.- With people still talking and wondering about Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's capture and entire way of life, with even admirers holding rallies for him in Sinaloa, artist writing songs about him and people flocking to see where he hid and what places he visited (there's even a television series), officials in Culiacan, Sinaloa, are […]

April 13, 2017

Beer Of The Week: “Green Card” from Cucapá Brewery

It's my birthday, and I'll drink what I want to. But unfortunately the weather isn't letting me do much, so I'll celebrate at home with a "high caliber" beer, the Barley Wine from Cervecería Cucapá (Brewery), "Green Card", this week's beer. A high alcohol content (10%), dark brown color and little foam. A slightly think […]

April 13, 2017

Macaulay Culkin comes back to Tijuana with “The Pizza Underground”

TIJUANA.- A short time after the death of the father of alternative rock, Lou Reed, the singer and songwriter for The Velvet Underground, Macaulay Culkin revealed the first clip from a bizarre but funny musical project, initially formed on February 2012, called The Pizza Underground, a tribute the late Reed's band. With an eccentric culinary […]

April 13, 2017

“Free El Chapo!” rallies held across Sinaloa

SINALOA.- Although the capture of the world's most wanted drug lord, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, was overwhelmingly met with praise around the world, he apparently has fans in his home state of Sinaloa, or at least, there are people supposedly marching in the streets for his freedom. While thousands protest in Ukraine, Venezuela and Thailand […]

April 13, 2017

How to TJ: Make your own party at any bar

TIJUANA.- One of the first bars I visited in Tijuana in 2009 was La Mezcalera on 6th street. A bar with Jesus and Virgin Mary wall clocks, buckets and cheese graters as lamp shades, some of the tastiest mezcal accompanied with beers and as a snack…crickets. But this is not what piked my interest, the […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos’ Fidel Martinez is called-up to the Ecuadorian National Team

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles forward Fidel Martinez was named to the Ecuadorian National Team. Ecuador will face Australia next Wednesday March 5th in London as part of their preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Martinez is one of the 21 Ecuadorian players that will travel to the U.K. It is worth […]

April 13, 2017

Making a buck out of Ensenada road collapse

ENSENADA.- While transportation companies are reporting close to 2 million pesos (153,000 U.S. dollars) in loses after part of the scenic-road to Ensenada collapsed last year, street vendors on the city's First Street are reaping the rewards from it, offering souvenirs to tourist. What kind of souvenirs? The saying goes that "when life gives you […]

April 13, 2017

“La Justina Gastro Bar” in Downtown Tijuana

The revival of downtown Tijuana's Ave. Revolución, is very alive and well. San Diego's Chef Chad White and partners have teamed up to open the latest gem, La Justina Gastrobar. His partner Jaime Brambila, is at the forefront of La Justina's ingenious concept. This new urban spot, decked out in reclaimed industrial materials, features hand […]

April 13, 2017

Baja Terra: Tasting and “Barón Balch’é” wine pairing

Once the tasting part of the evening was finished, the food pairing began, with four courses, each one paired with their respective wine. The first one was a clam with melted cheese, carrots, zucchini and some chile de árbol salsa and peanuts paired with the Sauvignon Blanc. The second plate was a beef steak in […]

April 13, 2017

Why the Baja Craft-Beer Scene Matters

Are you tired of me writing about craft-beer? Because I'm not. And really, even though it is something I love and love to write about, the truth also is that the local craft-beer scene has exploded in the last year or so, unlike anything we've seen as part of Baja's efforts in revitalizing itself. Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017

“El Chapo” Guzman captured in Mexico

MEXICO CITY.- Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, considered the most powerful drug lord in the world, was captured early Saturday morning in a joint operation by U.S. and Mexican authorities in Mazatlan Mexico, both governments have confirmed, after more than 13 years as a fugitive, having been first jailed from 1993 until his escape from prison […]

April 13, 2017

Chiapas FC kills 17 game unbeaten streak by Tijuana Xolos

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles suffered their first loss at home in 10 months when they took a 0-3 loss to Chiapas FC in week 8 action of the Clausura 2014 season of LIGA Bancomer MX. Tijuana Xolos had accumulated 17 matches without losing at home, counting league (13), Copa Libertadores (2), and CONCACAF Champions […]

April 13, 2017