Cesar Farias: “We deserved more”

Versión Español WITH INFORMATION FROM SALVADOR PEREZ FROM GUADALAJARA GUADALAJARA – Following the scoreless draw between Atlas and Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles in the Estadio Jalisco the new Xolos manager Cesar Farias labeled Atlas – who missed a first half penalty – as "tough opponents". "It is very difficult, without a doubt a very complicated debut. […]

April 13, 2017

Timid Debut for Farias with Xolos

Versión Español GUADALAJARA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles kicked off the new year and the new season under it’s new manager Cesar Farias with a disappointing scoreless draw against Atlas in Guadalajara, Jalisco. A complete opposite from last season’s disappointing 3-3 draw in the Estadio Caliente against Atlas in Jorge Almiron’s debut where the Xolos' attacking […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico is the country Americans visit the most

UNITED STATES.- Every year, the Office of Tourism and Travel of the Commerce Department reveals statistics about where are Americans heading and through what way, and it seems they preferred Mexico this time around. Or, specifically, they preferred Mexico in 2012. The Office's data crunching takes a couple of months to compile, so the figures […]

April 13, 2017

The Best NEW Restaurant of 2013 was

Two thousand and thirteen was quite a year for Baja and its culinary revolution, especially because it became more accessible to regular folks who can't travel to the countryside (where a lot of these new restaurants are) or simply are looking for something more in line with their needs and tastes. Like organic food. "Organic" […]

April 13, 2017

2013’s Best Restaurant is…

ENSENADA.- The category with the highest number of votes, and also one with the clearest winner, Baja's overall best restaurant for 2013 was "Corazón de Tierra" in the Valle de Guadalupe in Ensenada. Corazón de Tierra, meaning "Heart of Earth", is home to chef Diego Hernández, who has helped give the name of "Baja California" […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican politician launches campaign against new taxes, tells people not to pay them

MEXICALI.- The Tea Party in the U.S. will love this, although it isn't exactly for the same reasons as they would've done it. Hundreds of people in cities across Mexico have joined a national politician's call to refuse paying new taxes on certain foods and regions at their local stores, at the cashier. [/p] Since […]

April 13, 2017

Kickoff Time for Xolos

Versión Español GUADALAJARA – Club Tijuana Xoloizcuintles de Caliente will kickoff a brand new season on Saturday when they visit "La Perla Tapatia" (The Pacific Pearl); Guadalajara, Jalisco to take on Atlas. Atlas vs Tijuana is scheduled for Saturday January 4 at 9:00pm local time (7:00pm Pacific) from the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara. Tijuana Xolos […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana has incident-free New Year’s Eve and Day

TIJUANA.- No major incidents and crimes were reported during New Year's festivities in Tijuana, reported the city's police department, who added that Christmas Eve and Day were similarly calm. Just as municipal authorities had planned, 22 checkpoints in 11 districts, with 256 officers on duty and 80 police cars were placed around this city of […]

April 13, 2017

California Supreme Court: undocumented immigrants can practice law

SAN FRANCISCO.- The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Sergio C. García, an undocumented immigrant seeking to be licensed as a practicing lawyer, after a new state law permitting such cases came into effect on the new year. [p]The Courts has indirectly also declared the new law constitutional with its ruling and within […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos Clausura 2014 Preview

Versión Español TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente head into the new year with a new manager. The team will be looking to once again qualify into the Mexican League playoffs after going through both of the 2012 season without making the final eight. Tijuana Xolos will also be looking to win the CONCACAF […]

April 13, 2017

Best Bar of 2013

And oldie, but goodie. Although the Best Bar for 2013 is not new, this has been a staple of night life in Tijuana since it opened in 1989 as has been one of the bars with the most history and tradition in the city: "Sótano Suizo". [/p] VIDEO: "Genaro Valladolid visita el Sótano Suizo" As […]

April 13, 2017

Quppi: A prepaid card for your money transfers to Mexico

CALIFORNIA.- In recent years, transferring money to Mexico via remittances have been made more difficult due to the economic slowdown north of the border and overall overall problems with the processes, such as fees and unreliable providers for remittance services. A new service seeks to solve these problems, through a prepaid card called Quippi, a […]

April 13, 2017

Baja governor tours collapsed Ensenada highway area

ENSENADA.- Baja California governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega, toured the stretch of collapsed highway that connects Tijuana and Rosarito with Ensenada, after it sunk almost 300 feet off the cliffside and towards the coast on Saturday, adding that they're working towards a definitive solution to the scenic road's problems. Governor Vega boarded a helicopter on his […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos 3-3 America: Innocent America you let yourself be caught

LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL LOS ANGELES – In celebration of the day of the innocence in Mexico "Día del Inocente" (equivalent to the U.S. April Fools Day) Club America was seen as just that; innocent after having a three goal lead and allowed themselves to get tied in Antonio "Turco" Mohamed's first game in […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana-Ensenada scenic road collapses towards cliffside

ENSENADA.- Days after a 4.6 earthquake struck south of Ensenada, the Tijuana-Ensenada toll road has collapsed towards the sea and threatens on continuing to sink, although no injuries where reported. The scenic road had already seen evidence of fractures and sinking since December 19th, the day of the earthquake, with many travelers posting pictures on […]

April 13, 2017

16 news stories that shaped Tijuana in 2013

11.- Joaquín Sabina cancels concert after being admitted to hospistal: The Spanish singer-songwriter abandoned the first of two presentations int Tijuana, after he began to feel severe muscular pains, although not a heart attack as first thought. Those who bought tickets for their first concert weren't refunded or given tickets for the second concert. 12.- […]

April 13, 2017

The Best Craft-Beer of 2013

Our "Best of Baja 2013" series continues with readers's pick of the overall best craft-beer for 2013: "Inmortal Black Rye IPA" from Silenus brewery. There's no doubt they picked the right one, (it would've been our top choice too) with great word-of-mouth and great on the mouth as well. Throughout the year, both in beer […]

April 13, 2017

Crazy Latin American New Year’s traditions!

Hug someone of the opposite sex In Chile, 12 midnight is the perfect time to go and hug someone of the opposite sex, in hopes that will give them more luck in love. Think of a mistletoe for all, with hugs instead of kisses. New Year's dinner It's traditional for families and friends in Mexico […]

April 13, 2017

Boxing Day Marathon in Premier League

ENGLAND, UK – While most soccer leagues around the world find themselves out of season (like the United States’ MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX) or just on a Christmas/New Years vacation; the English Barclays Premier League had a full marathon of games today. The day after Christmas, known as Boxing Day – due to the […]

April 13, 2017

Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán might have suffered a heart attack

MEXICO.- American and Mexican officials have confirmed that Mexican drug lord, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, appears to have suffered from a heart attack last November, which forced him to be treated at a private hospital in the state of Jalisco under a fake name. Newspaper Reforma reports the Drug Enforcement Administration, after listening to UHF […]

April 13, 2017