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 at 11:12 AM PDT

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 at 11:11 AM PDT

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 at 11:11 AM PDT

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 at 11:11 AM PDT

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 at 11:11 AM PDT

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 at 11:10 AM PDT

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 at 11:10 AM PDT

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 at 11:10 AM PDT

“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 at 11:09 AM PDT

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 at 11:09 AM PDT

Famous Americans with Mexican heritage

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April 13, 2017 at 11:08 AM PDT

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 at 11:07 AM PDT

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 at 11:07 AM PDT

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 at 11:07 AM PDT

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 at 11:06 AM PDT

‘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 at 11:06 AM PDT

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 at 11:06 AM PDT

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 at 11:06 AM PDT

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 at 11:06 AM PDT

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 at 11:05 AM PDT