AEM members meet to discuss the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

On November 21st, 2013, members of the Mexican Association of Entrepreneurs of California (AEM) gathered at the University of San Diego to discuss the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, also known by its acronym as "FATCA." This will allow the exchange of information by financial institutions from both countries, about all individuals and companies residing […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:58 AM PDT

Zonkeys beats Bomberos in friendly match

TIJUANA, BC.- Tijuana Zonkeys had a majestic presentation in front of almost 4,000 fans in the Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana, by beating Mexicali Bomberos 106-85. James Penny was the best scorer of the night with 22 points, added to 20 scored by Marcus Morrison and 19 by Trayvon Lathan; for the visitors Gene Shipley scored […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:58 AM PDT

USMNT 2-2 Mexico: El Tri saves a draw against USA

PHOENIX – The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) and the Mexican National Team played out a 2-2 draw at the University of Phoenix Stadium in a World Cup qualification match. The American side took a two goal lead to the halftime break, but the Mexicans were able to come from behind in the second […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Binational delegation in Mexico City works to improve border wait times

TIJUANA- During a recent binational delegation meeting held in Mexico City in conjunction with the "Mexico-California Commerce Initiative" mission, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazarán, asserted that we must be improving conditions that will lead to a better exchange of commerce and tourism between San Diego and Tijuana. In attendance were representatives of Tijuana's Department of Transportation, […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Complaint filed against Tijuana City Hall for extortion attempts

TIJUANA- Alberto Escourido, a public accountant, has filed a complaint against whoever may be responsible for the extortion attempts against Tijuana's municipal government, an accusation that initially came to light late February of this year. During a press conference around that time, Tijuana's Mayor Jorge Astiazarán indicated that Public Prosecutor, Arturo Ledesma Romo, was behind […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Tijuana Xolos 1-0 Cruz Azul: First ever victory over Cruz Azul comes in CCL

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente defeat Mexican giants Cruz Azul for the first time in team history during their first leg match of the 2013/14 CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) semifinals. Argentine midfielder Cristian Pellerano converted a penalty kick in the second half to give the Xolos the 1-0 win. The Xoloitzcuintles started out […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Students Compete for $100,000 in USD Binational Venture Competition

SAN DIEGO.- University of San Diego students and for the first time, a group of their peers from Mexico, will compete for a total of $100,000 in cash and in-kind support in this year's V2 Entrepreneur Competition on Thursday, April 3. The event takes place from 5 to 9:30 p.m. in USD's Joan B. Kroc […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

In 2014, Mixed Employment Picture For Baja So Far

MEXICALI.- The latest round of job data for Baja is somewhat good news after other economic indicators have painted a more challenging picture for the state's job market. During the event titled Cruzada por el Empleo y el Crecimiento económico (Crusade for Jobs and Economic Development), headed by Baja governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid, […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Tijuana Xolos vs Cruz Azul: Tough road to international glory

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente will play their first ever international semifinals as the go up against fellow Liga MX side Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League (CCL). The winner of the two legged series will face either Toluca or Alajualense in the championship series. The first leg of the semifinals between […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Tijuana Officials: No One’s Going Around Stealing Your Children’s Organs

TIJUANA.- There's a white van roaming the city hunting down children, to abduct them and steal their organs later own. At least, that's the latest social media fear among some Tijuana residents. The hoax was gaining so much strength online that authorities had to step in and assure them that there was no evidence of […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Here comes the “Rosarito Beer Fest” !

ROSARITO.- After much work and effort being put into organizing it, the first ever "Rosarito Beer Fest" is happening and has a date: Saturday, June 28th, when the best of Baja craft-beer will be celebrated on the beautiful beaches of Rosarito. The event will take place on Benito Juárez Blvd in front of the Festival […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Zonkeys shine on first win

CABORCA, SONORA.- Tijuana Zonkeys was able to get its first points of the 2014 season of the Basketball Circuit of the Pacific Coast (Cibacopa), by beating 97-86 the newcomers Caborca Mineros. Trayvon Lathan was the leader of the border crew with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists, while Marcus Morrison and James Penny both […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Zonkeys swept the Opening Series

CABORCA, SONORA.- With Trayvon Lathan "calling the shots", Tijuana Zonkeys swept the Opening Series of the 2014 season of the Basketball Circuit of the Pacific Coast (Cibacopa) by beating Caborca Mineros 100-82. Lathan was the best scorer of the night with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists; he was followed by Luis "Chupa" Ramirez […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM PDT

Liga MX Clausura 2014 Week 13 Rewind

MEXICO – The Clausura 2014 season of LIGA Bancomer MX is entering its final stages and the competition for playoff spots starts to heat up. Relegation drama also starts to take shape as a fourth team is pushed into the mix. Here is all of the highlights from the 13th match day in Liga MX. […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:56 AM PDT

Puebla Denies USMNT Request for Beasley & Orozco

Puebla has refused the request to release U.S. Men's National Team defenders DaMarcus Beasley and Michael Orozco for the match between the USA and Mexico on April 2. U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann will not add any replacements, reducing the roster to 20 players available for selection. "We are very disappointed in the decision by […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:56 AM PDT

Queretaro 2-1 Tijuana Xolos: The road conquered one more time

QUERETARO – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente suffer yet another loss on the road. This one cost them much more than just three points as Jaimen Ayovi fell injured and looks to miss a substantial amount of time. Manager Cesar Farias presented a semi-strong / semi-alternative lineup wanting all three points while also thinking of […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:56 AM PDT

Beer of the Week: “London Dungeon” from Clampdown Brewing Co

"London Dungeon" from Clampdown Brewing Co, is a new beer on the craft-beer market, which literally just came out in Tijuana last week. The beer takes its name from the punk band "The Misfits", Clampdown Brewing Co (a reference to "The Clash"), takes its names and styles of beer inspired from music they grew up […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:56 AM PDT

San Diego’s New Board of the Latina Business Women’s Association takes oath

On December 13th,2013, the oath ceremony by the new NLBWA (National Board of Latina Women Entrepreneurs of San Diego), as well as the delivery of the "Emerging America Program awards" by the same organization in recognition of the most outstanding members of the year was held at their administrative building in San Diego. Since 1998, […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:56 AM PDT

Liga MX Week 13 Preview

MEXICO – With only five matches remaining in the Clausura 2014 season of the LIGA Bancomer MX everything from top of the league, playoff tickets, and relegation races start to heat up. Here is a look at the matches for the 13th match day in Mexico. All times are Pacific Standard Time and all TV […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:55 AM PDT

Club Tengo Hambre Presents: Best of Baja “Tijuana tacos + craft beer”

The Club Tengo Hambre (Literally the "I'm Hungry Club") invites you to celebrate Baja California's exquisite urban street food at the Best of Baja "Tijuana tacos + craft beer" tour through the more interesting taco shops in Tijuana that have served as inspiration for some of the best chefs in the region. And that's not […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:55 AM PDT