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Visual pollution or illicit coincidence?
Tijuana is experiencing the city's worst visual pollution in recent years as a result of the excessive placement of bulletins and billboards, both static and electronic, flooding the city's main avenues. While there is legislation in place regarding advertising in public areas, the municipal authorities have not taken action to enforce the regulation regarding authorization […]
April 13, 2017
Mexican Deserve Fairer Treatment
TIJUANA.- Juan Manuel Gastélum, Federal representative for the state of Baja California, spoke on the House floor in favor of more accountability from public functionaries. Gastélum asserted that "this treatment toward Mexicans is unfair, and Mexico does not need these types of fiscal reforms that hit people in their back pockets.. They are not going […]
April 13, 2017
“Bon Affair” survives the Shark Tank
*Lea esta historia en español SAN DIEGO.- Jayla Siciliano, a local entrepreneur, pitched her startup "Bon Affair" to a panel of successful businessmen, including Mark Cuban, on the popular television program "Shark Tank", where entrepreneurs pitch their products or services with the hope that investors will support their ventures via venture capital and mentoring. But, […]
April 13, 2017
Zonkeys stage 4th quarter comeback against Caballeros
TIJUANA, BC.- Tijuana Zonkeys staged a fourth quarter comeback against Culiacan Caballeros to keep their 5-game winning streak alive in the Cibacopa. Luis "El Chupa" Ramirez scored seven 3-pointers throughout the match to help Tijuana stay relevant as Culiacan controlled the nail-biting encounter in the first three quarters. Ramirez was the best scorer of the […]
April 13, 2017
Why don’t other veterans get the “Tahmooressi treatment”?
SAN DIEGO.- Rep. Duncan Hunter has made an appeal to Secretary of State John Kerry, urging his intervention in Andrew Tahmooressi's case. Like Tahmooressi, Hunter is also a marine veteran. *Read about Tahmooressi's charges in our previous article about his case Hunter stated: "This is not the first time Mexican authorities have put a young […]
April 13, 2017
Kevin Spacey Meets The President Of Mexico
Two days ago House of Cards actor, Kevin Spacey, and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, shared a photo they took with each other via social media. Both joked about the chance encounter at a tourist event called Tianguis Turistico 2014 in Yucátan. But the actors fans did not think this was a laughing matter and […]
April 13, 2017
Mexicali Supply Expo 2014
With the participation of more than 160 regional, national and international exhibitors, and around 2, 600 visitors, the fourth edition of Mexicali Supply Expo 2014 took place at the Palaco Industrial Park facilities, aiming to attract and strengthen local, regional and international supply networks providing support to industrial sectors in Mexicali. The expo presented the […]
April 13, 2017
Tijuana Xolos go on vacation
TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente players and staff are all free on vacation starting today until June 4th said an official press release. The team just finished their participation in the Clausura 2014 season of LIGA Bancomer MX where they reached the quarterfinals of the tournament. They also participated in the CONCACAF Champions […]
April 13, 2017
BINATIONAL startups get oneminute pitch
TIJUANA.- In one of the city's most emblematic abandoned buildings on Avenida Revolucion, 10 start-ups were given the opportunity to deliver a one-minute pitch, an innovative way for them to seek financing and support to enable them to continue furthering the city's entrepreneurial spirit. The event was organized by Angel Ventures Mexico (AVM), which is […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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, […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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." […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
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 […]
April 13, 2017
