The Best Wine in the Region 2013

TIJUANA.- Of all the wines that were introduced to you during 2013, we believe the the most interesting one was Ala Rota (2011). Meaning "broken wing", the wine shows that freshness and focus are possible in Baja wines. Subtle, elegant and complex, Ala Rota is trailblazer for wines in the region. A big thank you […]

April 13, 2017

UN Photographers display the divisive lines amongst men in Tijuana and San Diego

The wall between United States and Mexico is not the only one that alienates families around the world. There are many other areas of conflict that separate humans like the Berlin wall did for 30 years. United Nations photographers and collaborators, Alexandra Novosseloff and Frank Neisse, traveled the world for two years. They interacted with […]

April 13, 2017

“Santa’s Red 2013” de Cervecería Insurgente

Almost Christmas! The winter festivities are now in full swing, bringing with it a large amount of seasonal beers (and many spices), which is why we're recommending "Santa's Red 2013" from our brewer friends at Cervecería Insurgente. [/p] "Santa's Red 2013" is a beer made from seven different malts, brown sugar, french toasted oak and […]

April 13, 2017

Marquez vs Bradley II in March of 2014

LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL UNITED STATES – The sequel to the Timothy Bradley vs Juan Manuel Marquez fight has is now confirmed. Bradley's trainer Robert Garcia confirmed today the month and venue to the rematch to the fight that the American beat out the Mexican by a close margin. March of 2014 in San […]

April 13, 2017

Famous Americans with Mexican heritage

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April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos’ roster is all set

LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles Sporting Director Ignacio Palou confirmed that there will be no more additions to the team's roster for the upcoming Clausura 2014 season of Liga Bancomer MX as well as the knockout phase of the CONCACAF Champions League. The creative midfielder which was thought to be […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Art Tour : The colors of the city

From there we proceeded to internationally renowned husband and wife Daniel Ruanova and Mely Barragan's home/studio. They have been in residency in Cleveland as well as Beijing and their work has been exhibited around the world. Daniel recently received a grant from Mexico's National System for Art Creators and Mely received the "III Biennial Award […]

April 13, 2017

Pablo Aguilar goes from Xolos to Club America

LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL TIJUANA – On the last day of transfers between Mexican clubs before the Clausura 2014 season; one of the most important movements of the transfer market was made. Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuinltes central defender Pablo Cesar Aguilar will join former Xolos manager Antonio "Turco" Mohamed at Club America. "Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana mayor outlines new austerity plan

TIJUANA.- The new Tijuana city government plans on saving at least 176 million pesos (13,600,000 USD) during fiscal year 2014 thanks to several budget cuts, efficient use of public resources and austerity politics, announced mayor Jorge Astiazarán Orcí while testifying in front of the State Congress's Budget and Fiscal Committee. Astiazarán Orcí explicó que la […]

April 13, 2017

‘Suspended Coffee’ movement reaches Tijuana

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- There's a new grassroots coffee-fed movement brewing in the world, and now making its way into Baja's restaurants and coffee shops; someone purchases two cups of coffee, takes one and leaves the other "suspended" or "pending" in hopes that someone in dire need or on the streets will pick it up. It's called […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana native among boxing’s most powerful

TIJUANA.- Tijuana native Fernando Beltrán continues on brining more honors to the region through his career, and now most recently in 2013 when he was named one of the 25 most powerful figures in international boxing. Beltrán is one of the founders of "Zanfer", a boxing promoter with 21 years in the business and chartered […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos have their first two signings

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles players continue their preseason preparations in Mazatlan Sinaloa; and the team directors continue on making the team stronger. This week the Tijuana Xolos have confirmed Ecuadorian Jaime Javier Ayoví as well as Argentine Hernán Pellerano. Ayoví had already signed for Xolos six months ago but has been on a loan […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s new tax code: What Americans need to know

Everything will now be done online, or "electronically": The government will eliminate paper invoicing, or facturas, in favor of electronic reports. All employees will have to be given online invoicing and payroll receipts, rather than paper ones, in order for employers to deduct their wages. "That system may not be ready by January 1st, by […]

April 13, 2017

Steve Jobs appears in Playas de Tijuana

TIJUANA.-The iconic Steve Jobs portrait has been recreated on a wall in Playas de Tijuana right next to the bullfighting ring. The mural is located a block away from the beach and can be viewed from the 7-eleven that's on the entrance to the boardwalk (633 Del Farallón Street). The artists got permission from Corona […]

April 13, 2017

California and Baja California governors meet for the first time

SAN DIEGO.- California Governor Jerry Brown and Baja California Governor Kiko Vega agreed on Saturday to strengthen their binational work and the good relationship between both states, who share one of the most important economic regions in the world. This was the first encounter between the two heads of state, reaffirming both of their governments […]

April 13, 2017

Brandon Ríos tests positive for doping in fight vs Pacquiao

SAN DIEGO.- Brandon Ríos, former junior welterweight world champion, has tested positive in an antidoping examination carried out after his fight in Macau against Manny Pacquiao, according to according to VADA the Voluntary Anti-doping Association. [p]"Bam Bam" Ríos, as he's called, had a substance called "Methylhexanamine" in his system, generally used as a nasal decongestants […]

April 13, 2017

“Evocación”, an Imperial Stout from Teufel Brewers

TIJUANA.- This week, we look south to the state of Oaxaca for our Beer of the Week and find a nice "artesian" brew. GSalinas Vinos (wines) invited us for a beer tasting (which they hold every Friday) from all over Mexico, having also the fortune of being able to buy one they had in store. […]

April 13, 2017

Best of CONCACAF 2013

LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL MIAMI – December is always a good time to look back and reflect on the year that has just passed. North American, Central American, and Caribbean soccer's organizing body CONCACAF took a look at what 2013 had to offer and decided to honor the best. Mexican forward Oribe Peralta and […]

April 13, 2017

Take a look at this extended trailer for ‘Metástasis’

The extended trailer for the Latino and Spanish language remake of "Breaking Bad", titled "Metástasis", is here. Despite taking place in Colombia, it's almost an exact copy of "Breaking Bad", down to Walt's breakdown in the store against those bullies and the way Jesse, or "José", clambers out from a window and first meets Walt […]

April 13, 2017

Let the “Guadalupe-Reyes” marathon, begin!

MEXICO.- The "holidays" are a term usually reserved for the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve in the United States. Mexico doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving (Canada does) so, what's their "holiday" season all about? Well, it just so happens that today is the first day of the Mexican holiday season, also known as "Guadalupe-Reyes." Or […]

April 13, 2017