Law Approved Allowing Use of Maternal Name

MEXICO CITY.- Soon, parents in the country will be able to invert the order of their childrens' last name, to have their mother's maiden name come before the paternal last name on birth certificates. The EFE reports that the Justice Commission of the Chamber of Deputies has approved reforms to the Federal Civil Code which […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Clausura 2014 Liga MX playoffs kicks off tonight

MEXICO – The Clausura 2014 season of the LIGA Bancomer MX kicks off its quarterfinals stage tonight Wednesday April 30th with two first leg matches. It will continue tomorrow Thursday May 1st with the two other first leg matches. WEDNESDAY: Club America vs Santos Laguna – 6:00pm (pacific) Fifth place America host fourth place Santos […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

“Start-up Tijuana” forms in support of new businesses

TIJUANA.- The City Council signed a collaborative agreement with representatives of organizations dedicated to furthering regional economical growth. In doing so they sought to bring the entrepreneurial community together and encourage responsible business development in Tijuana. At the event — held on April 29 at the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) — the Secretary of Economic […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Hispanic Federations of Los Angeles visit Tijuana

Hispanic Chambers and Southern California press took a tour to familiarize themselves with the city of Tijuana, along with Tijuana Chambers and Associations and city government representatives, by invitation of COTUCO (Tijuana Visitor and Convention Office) and the North East Hotels Association. The purpose of the tour is to strengthen ties between these two cities, […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Fernando Arce begs for home support for Xolos

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente are set to take on Toluca in the quarterfinals of the Clausura 2014 season of LIGA Bancomer MX. Speaking with the press prior to the team's training session, Fernando Arce sent the message to Tijuana fans to come and support the team. "It is important to have the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

Tijuana’s Revitalization Spreads South to Rosarito Beach

TIJUANA.- The unbecoming tourist attractions of Mexico's most transited border city became somehow less attractive once the mire of a post–911 border wait became a constant and unavoidable deterrent for visitors — Tijuana tourism's proverbial nail–in–coffin. The border wait has yet to improve, and time will tell whether the $732 million San Ysidro Port of […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

They Tried to “Venezuelize” the Internet : Juan Manuel Gastelum

TIJUANA.-The federal representative, Juan Manuel Gastelum Buenrostro, discusses the PRI party's initiative that threatened to censor the Internet, and would have meant a huge back step for freedom rights in this country. In an exclusive interview with San Diego Red, the legislator admitted that he would love to compete in Tijuana's mayoral race, but assures […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

New Social Media trend #TodosSomosMacacos

SAN DIEGO.- Dani Alves ignited a massive response from all those against racism. During a recent soccer match, a Villareal fan threw a banana at him on the field, as a racist reference to the fact that he is of South American origin. In response, he very coothly ate the banana, surprising spectators before continuing […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos hold onto playoff spot

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente won the league championship in December of 2012. They then went the entire 2013 year without making a playoff appearance. But in the first semester of 2014 the Xolos are once again back in the final eight fighting for another league title. The Xoloitzcuintles went into last Friday […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

ERIC CORNELL

During a two day program meant to inspire students and professors, the physics Nobel Prize winner, Eric A. Cornell spoke at CETYS University’s Mexicali campus. Organized by Honeywell Hometown Solutions through the Honeywell Initiative for Science and Engineering (HISE), the visit’s purpose was to cultivate and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, as […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

Alfonso Cuarón questions Mexican President on Energy Reform

MEXICO.- This morning, several national news outlets published a series of questions posed by Alfonso Cuarón, Oscar-Winning Mexican Film Director of Gravity, to Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in relation to the recent energy reform legislation. His open questions have caused quite a frenzy on social media sites. Previously, Cuarón expressed that he was against […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

Liga MX Clausura 2014 Week 17 Rewind

MEXICO – The final match day in the regular season of Mexican soccer was played out this weekend. Here is a look at everything that happened. Querétaro 3-4 Pachuca: Both teams came into the match needing a win, both were tied in points (21) and a win would practically assure them playoffs. By the 65th […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

The exotic sounds of TJ

Mamut started supporting local artists since its inception. In one year, its growth has been exponential. To celebrate the brewery's anniversary and their new location they are throwing a party with the latin-synth duo Sonidero Travesura. The music duo will be celebrating their 6th year of making music together and will present their second album, […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:05 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos 1-2 Leon: Xoloitzcuintles leaves playoff ticket up to chance

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente leave their playoff qualification up in the air by doing something they usually don't do; lose at home. The reigning Mexican league champions came into the Estadio Calinete and walked away with a 1-2 win. Both teams will now look to other games to see if they advance […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:05 PM PDT

Beer of the Week: “Black Rye Ipa” from Benton Brewery

We've been gone for a while but now we're back with a new beer of the week, partially because I have been away learning a bit more about making craft-beer with the team over at Benton Brewery, definitely a very illuminating experience. During that time, I was able to see how master brewer Karim Gama […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:05 PM PDT

TIME: Jerry Brown Among Most Influential

CALIFORNIA.- TIME magazine named Governor Jerry Brown one of the world’s most influential people, in recognition of the work he has done over the past years. Solving the budget crisis, reducing public debt, creating jobs, reducing unemployment from 12.5% to 8%, and more funding for public education are the main reasons the publication decided to […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:05 PM PDT

New pedestrian crossing at San Ysidro three months away from opening

TIJUANA.- Baja officials, at a tour lead by Governor Francisco "Kiko" Vega, announced that a new modern and larger pedestrian crossing building at the San Ysidro port of entry will be up and running in just three months and ready to accommodate the more than 25,000 pedestrians that make their way southbound into Mexico. Joined […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:05 PM PDT

Netflix Penetrates Hispanic Market With New Series About Soccer in Mexico

MEXICO.- Netflix will launch its first Spanish–language series geared toward the Hispanic market, with Mexican cast, locations and producer, Gaz Alazraki — who directed the hit film 'Nosotros Los Nobles' ("We are the Nobles" in the US), which shattered box-office records in Mexico and was also hugely successful in the US. The cast is almost […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:04 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos vs Leon: Playoff confirmation

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente will host the reigning Mexican league champions at the Estadio Caliente in the final regular season match of the Clausura 2014. Xolos are practically through to the playoffs already, while Leon will be desperate for the win as well as some luck in other matches. Tijuana find themselves […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:04 PM PDT

‘Canelo’ Álvarez Sets Sight On Manny Pacquiao

MEXICO.- After severing ties with Televisa and confirming the July fight against Erislandy Lara in Las Vegas, Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez might close out the year by facing Filipino boxer, Manny Pacquiao — who has just defeated Tim Bradley. Oscar de la Hoya will be seeking out Bob Arum to begin negotiations, as long as the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:03 PM PDT