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 at 12:10 PM PDT

Club Tengo Hambre presents: Mexico City, Here We Come!

It’s 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 world’s most buzzed about cities. Club Tengo Hambre is thrilled to announce that they're taking the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM PDT

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 at 12:09 PM PDT

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 at 12:09 PM PDT

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 at 12:09 PM PDT

CreativeMornings lands in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- CreativeMornings was created in 2008 by Tina Roth, to build an event that could unite New York’s 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 at 12:09 PM PDT

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 two–faced 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 at 12:09 PM PDT

Toluca 3-1 Tijuana Xolos: Toluca take the Xoloitzcuintles out for a walk

TOLUCA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente finish the Clausura 2014 season with a 3-1 loss to Toluca in the second leg of the quarterfinals. The Xolos came into the match knowing they needed a win or a draw (with goals) in order to advance to the semifinals of the Clausura, but once again the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM PDT

Marine “Accidentally” Smuggles Firearms Into Mexico

TIJUANA.- Andrew Tahmooressi — 25 year-old Marine veteran from Florida — was arrested at the Tijuana/San Ysidro border on April 1 after apparently getting lost in the dark in a borrowed black Ford and accidentally entering into Mexico, a country with very strict gun laws. His mother Jill has stated that he was diagnosed with […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

California cities among the most polluted in the U.S.

UNITED STATES.- The American Lung Society (ALA) just released an annual report ranking the cities with the worst and best air quality in the country. The "State of the Air 2014" study measured three factors in order to calculate air quality in the primary metropolitan cities in the U.S.: ozone levels (smog), yearly air contaminant […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

Ensenada and Newport Beach become sister ports

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA.- Baja's Economic Development Ministry, headed by Carlo Bonfante Olache, are implementing plans to strengthen the relationship between the US and Mexico, specifically by creating better ties between Newport Beach and Baja. During a recent meeting with Rush N. Hill, Newport Beach's mayor, they designated the ports of Newport Beach and Ensenada as […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

Mexican President “Dumb?”…not really” says Rolling Stone Magazine

MEXICO.- A couple months after President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico adorned the cover of Time Magazine, under the title "Saving Mexico", in which it discussed his controversial reforms, the President will now be on the Mexican edition of Rolling Stone magazine this month. "Peña Nieto the reformer. "Dumb?…not really" is the title on the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

“Higher education in US and Mexico:

On the 95th Annual Conference of the American Council for education, held last March, took place the panel "higher education in US and Mexico": strengthening partnerships and collaboration", held in San Diego California, Dr. Fernando León García, dean of the CETYS University system, was present and shared opinions with Mara Tekach, Minister Counselor for public […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

Beer of the Week: “Luxuria” Milk Stout from Hellixir

During the Second Craft-Beer Tasting at the La Plaza center, I had the pleasure of trying this exquisite beer created by our friends from Cervecería Hellixir, a Tijuana brewery that I think was somewhat interesting, since I am usually not much of a fan of the style. It had an excellent taste and very smooth […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

Baja California strengthens ties with Binational Companies

MEXICALI.- In an effort to strengthen binational ties between officials and companies on both sides of the border, Carlo Bonfante of Baja's Economic Development Department joined a recent panel discussion with members and investors of Irvine's Chamber of Commerce. The panel's objective was to position the state of Baja as an ally for investors, due […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos 0-0 Toluca: Xoloitzcuintles protect their home goal

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente finish their quarterfinal first leg match at the Estadio Caliente against Toluca in a 0-0 draw. Xolos dominated the entire match but could not find their finishing touch to get a goal, but they did manage to keep Toluca from scoring an away goal. The better part of […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Mexican Food Items consumed at historic levels in the US

Mexico is becoming an international contender when it comes to Mexican Cuisine. It is one of the most diverse and accessible types of cuisine in the world- yet the flavors can be so complex. It is also listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO, along with Mariachi music. Few other countries have its […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Lime Crisis: Mexico could lose its main lime customers

UNITED STATES.- There is a lime crisis: everyone south of the border knows this and lives with it on a daily basis. Mexico assumed that only they would be impacted by the shortage, but in reality the US is also greatly impacted. Because of complications due to the climate, as well as the insecurity in […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos vs Toluca: Welcome back to the playoffs

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente host Toluca in the Estadio Caliente on Thursday evening (8:00pm local pacific time) in the first leg of the Clausura 2014 quarterfinals. The Xolos will be making their return to the playoffs after a whole year’s absence; last time they participated in the Liga MX playoffs they went […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce: Serving the business community since 1871

Last February we celebrated the 143 anniversary of the Regional Chamber of Commerce in San Diego (SDRCHC), founded in 1871 in order to organize the business community to help make San Diego a better place to do business. Jerry Sanders, President of the SDRCHC, welcomed everyone to the event. He said that all these years […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT