“Astillero” from Agua Mala Craft Brewery

Yesterday, while enjoying a visit to the Verde y Crema restaurant, named also the "Best New Restaurant for 2013" by SanDiegoRed.com readers, I noticed the large variety of craft-beers they offer and decided to take the opportunity to indulge a bit in something new. [p]For a moment there, I thought about ordering a California IPA […]

April 13, 2017

Baja’s First Lady and San Diego health services coordinate child welfare efforts

MEXICALI.- The two major child welfare agencies from the local binational region met in the state capital of Baja California in order to improve coordination efforts between north and south to reintegrate orphaned and abandoned children that are homeless or in desperate need of help. [/p] There are currently too many children in need of […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos looking to take the monkey off their backs

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente will host Monarcas Morelia in week four action of the Clausura 2014 season of the LIGA Bancomer MX. The Xolos have never been able to defeat Morelia and will be looking for their first victory over the Michuacan side on Friday night. The match is scheduled for Friday […]

April 13, 2017

Cesar Farias highlights Xolos’ Versatility as main weapon

TIJUANA – Not afraid of facing the media after a loss Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles manager Cesar Farias spoke to press following Monday evening's training session. The Venezuelan manager gave his thoughts on the 2-1 loss in Pachuca and looks forward to Friday night's clash against Morelia at the Estadio Caliente. Farias is not too worried […]

April 13, 2017

What is Baja-Med food?

The term "Baja-Med" has slowly worked its way into the Baja, then Mexican, and now Californian lexicon during these last few years, used when describing the new culinary movement that has brought Baja California to international prominence and healed part of its global image, tarnished by the violence of the drug war. But, do you […]

April 13, 2017

Two Mexicans detained in relation to Target credit card attack

UNITED STATES.- Last year, Target Corporation reveled that data thieves managed to break its stores's security systems and steal the credit and debt card information of millions of its customers who shopped from November 27th to December 15th, while the latest reports have it that maybe even information from customers before those dates might have […]

April 13, 2017

An open letter to San Diego Mayoral candidates David Alvarez and Kevin Faulconer

Dear Council Members, I am a 33 year old man born and raised in beautiful San Diego, Ca. I am very proud to be from such a beautiful city. I am also lucky enough to be from two cities, two countries and two cultures as my whole life I have grown up on both sides […]

April 13, 2017

Pachuca 2-1 Xolos: Tijuana Xolos give away the win

PACHUCA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente will go over one year without a win on the road as the lose 2-1 against Pachuca in week three action of the LIGA Bancomer MX. Tijuana Xolos had the match under control and seemed like the were on cruise control to an easy win over the "Tuzos" […]

April 13, 2017

Pachuca vs Tijuana Xolos: Looking for first away win in a year

Spanish Version PACHUCA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente travels to Pachuca, Hidalgo to face the Pachuca "Tuzos" and will be looking to bag their first win away from the Estadio Caliente since January 20, 2013. The match is scheduled for today Saturday January 18 at 7:00pm local time (5:00pm Pacific) from the Estadio Hidalgo […]

April 13, 2017

Wait, guns ARE legal in Mexico?

MEXICO.- If you've traveled to Mexico by land, through San Ysidro for example, one of the first things you see on the freeway right before arriving at the border are signs stating "GUNS ILLEGAL IN MEXICO". That's not true. The recent conflicts between armed vigilantes, drug cartels and federal troops in the Mexican state of […]

April 13, 2017

Armed vigilantes and Mexico’s failure to maintain security in Michoacan

MEXICO.- It has been debated before in several media whether Mexico is in danger of becoming a failed state or is on the road to joint the economic giants of the world. Right now, at least one region of Mexico looks like the former. Faced with a a government incapable, or unwilling, of confronting drug […]

April 13, 2017

A quick guide to Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe

UNITED STATES.- Baja California and its wines continue to give visitors from around the world something to talk about, the latest chatter coming from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, which named the state as one of the 10 best destinations in the world for wine lovers, alongside the Aegean Islands in Greece, Mendoza in Argentina and Baden, […]

April 13, 2017

Herculez Gomez is still looking to impress

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente got an important, confidence boosting victory over one of the best Mexican clubs in recent times; Club America. United States Men's National Team forward Herculez Gomez was once again in the starting lineup for the Xolos but he feels there is still more to what he can offer. […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos 1-0 Club America: The first bark is a loud one

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente defeat the might Club America in the Estadio Caliente by a score of 1-0 with a lone strike from Cristian Pellerano in the 86th minute of play when the game seemed destined for a draw. The match started out with the visitors applying early pressure and creating some […]

April 13, 2017

From Agua Mala Brewery, comes: “Sirena”

The region's weather has been off this winter, almost beach-like at some points even (the forecast for next week calls for high 70's or low 80's! at the coast!). Which is why our first beer recommendation of the year comes from a special place in Baja: Ensenada, and aptly named "Sirena", Spanish for mermaid. A […]

April 13, 2017

“El Peso Hero”, an immigrant rights comic

Immigrant rights have always been contentious, especially in the last couple of years that have seen attempts to pass immigration reform stall, then move, then stall again. On both sides of the border, it can be a very sensitive issue in many respects. But even so, Hector Rodríguez, a second grade teacher in Dallas, Texas, […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos vs America: The Caliente turns on

Versión Español TIJUANA – Following a huge presentation for the new jersey, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles prepare to open up the season at home with a spectacular encounter with last season's finalist Club America. The match is scheduled for Friday January 10 at 7:30pm local time from the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana. This will be the […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos present the new jersey

TIJUANA – Big presentation party was put together last night by Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente for the official presentation of the new jersey that the Xolos will use in 2014. Sponsors, special guest, media, and fans all gave witness to how the new jersey was presented in such a spectacular fashion. La Masakr3 fan […]

April 13, 2017

A guide to Baja craft-beer and food matching

CARNE DE CORDERO ¿Cerveza y carne de cordero? no existe unanimidad de criterios entre los especialistas, si bien coinciden en señalar que dependerá de su preparación. La cerveza casa bien con las preparaciones de cordero muy especiadas. El cordero tiene una carne grasosa y de gusto particular, sobresaliente siempre por encima de todos los condimentos […]

April 13, 2017

The complete list of “Best of Baja 2013” winners

Want to know who the "Best of" something was in 2013, but can't even remember the categories or the winners? Fear not! Here's a complete list of the 2013 "Best of Baja" winners. Congratulations to the winners and to our readers for selecting them, who by the way, will be getting an email in the […]

April 13, 2017