Wait, guns ARE legal in Mexico?

MEXICO.- If you've traveled to Mexico by land, through San Ysidro for example, one of the first things you see on the freeway right before arriving at the border are signs stating "GUNS ILLEGAL IN MEXICO". That's not true. The recent conflicts between armed vigilantes, drug cartels and federal troops in the Mexican state of […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:22 AM PDT

Armed vigilantes and Mexico’s failure to maintain security in Michoacan

MEXICO.- It has been debated before in several media whether Mexico is in danger of becoming a failed state or is on the road to joint the economic giants of the world. Right now, at least one region of Mexico looks like the former. Faced with a a government incapable, or unwilling, of confronting drug […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM PDT

A quick guide to Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe

UNITED STATES.- Baja California and its wines continue to give visitors from around the world something to talk about, the latest chatter coming from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, which named the state as one of the 10 best destinations in the world for wine lovers, alongside the Aegean Islands in Greece, Mendoza in Argentina and Baden, […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM PDT

Herculez Gomez is still looking to impress

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente got an important, confidence boosting victory over one of the best Mexican clubs in recent times; Club America. United States Men's National Team forward Herculez Gomez was once again in the starting lineup for the Xolos but he feels there is still more to what he can offer. […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:19 AM PDT

Tijuana Xolos 1-0 Club America: The first bark is a loud one

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente defeat the might Club America in the Estadio Caliente by a score of 1-0 with a lone strike from Cristian Pellerano in the 86th minute of play when the game seemed destined for a draw. The match started out with the visitors applying early pressure and creating some […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:19 AM PDT

From Agua Mala Brewery, comes: “Sirena”

The region's weather has been off this winter, almost beach-like at some points even (the forecast for next week calls for high 70's or low 80's! at the coast!). Which is why our first beer recommendation of the year comes from a special place in Baja: Ensenada, and aptly named "Sirena", Spanish for mermaid. A […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:19 AM PDT

“El Peso Hero”, an immigrant rights comic

Immigrant rights have always been contentious, especially in the last couple of years that have seen attempts to pass immigration reform stall, then move, then stall again. On both sides of the border, it can be a very sensitive issue in many respects. But even so, Hector Rodríguez, a second grade teacher in Dallas, Texas, […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:19 AM PDT

Xolos vs America: The Caliente turns on

Versión Español TIJUANA – Following a huge presentation for the new jersey, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles prepare to open up the season at home with a spectacular encounter with last season's finalist Club America. The match is scheduled for Friday January 10 at 7:30pm local time from the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana. This will be the […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:18 AM PDT

Tijuana Xolos present the new jersey

TIJUANA – Big presentation party was put together last night by Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente for the official presentation of the new jersey that the Xolos will use in 2014. Sponsors, special guest, media, and fans all gave witness to how the new jersey was presented in such a spectacular fashion. La Masakr3 fan […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:18 AM PDT

A guide to Baja craft-beer and food matching

CARNE DE CORDERO ¿Cerveza y carne de cordero? no existe unanimidad de criterios entre los especialistas, si bien coinciden en señalar que dependerá de su preparación. La cerveza casa bien con las preparaciones de cordero muy especiadas. El cordero tiene una carne grasosa y de gusto particular, sobresaliente siempre por encima de todos los condimentos […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:17 AM PDT

The complete list of “Best of Baja 2013” winners

Want to know who the "Best of" something was in 2013, but can't even remember the categories or the winners? Fear not! Here's a complete list of the 2013 "Best of Baja" winners. Congratulations to the winners and to our readers for selecting them, who by the way, will be getting an email in the […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:17 AM PDT

Best Urban food for 2013

What happens when you mix Tijuana's love for street tacos with its demand for innovative gourmet cuisine, and add a bit of Baja's great supply of seafood? "Tacos Kokopelli" that's what. The indisputable champion of urban food for 2013 (food from street vendors, leaving aside the euphemisms), who not only were the public's favorite when […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:17 AM PDT

Baja food and wine heads to New York City

It has already made an appearance on the pages of the New York Times, it was only a matter of time then that Baja's culinary experience made the physical trip to the Big Apple. Baja California's wine and food have made the state a symbol of recovery for a crisis ridden region and an example […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:17 AM PDT

Tony de Marco and Freddie Roach open the year for Zanfer in Tijuana

Versión Español TIJUANA – On Saturday January 11 in the Tecate Arena in Tijuana the former super lightweight CMB champion Tony de Marco (29-3-1 22KOs) lead by who many consider the best manager in the world Freddie Roach will face the Mexicali native Jesus "Pantera" Gurrola (20-5-3 9KOs). The fight will open the year for […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:16 AM PDT

Cesar Farias: “We deserved more”

Versión Español WITH INFORMATION FROM SALVADOR PEREZ FROM GUADALAJARA GUADALAJARA – Following the scoreless draw between Atlas and Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles in the Estadio Jalisco the new Xolos manager Cesar Farias labeled Atlas – who missed a first half penalty – as "tough opponents". "It is very difficult, without a doubt a very complicated debut. […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 AM PDT

Timid Debut for Farias with Xolos

Versión Español GUADALAJARA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles kicked off the new year and the new season under it’s new manager Cesar Farias with a disappointing scoreless draw against Atlas in Guadalajara, Jalisco. A complete opposite from last season’s disappointing 3-3 draw in the Estadio Caliente against Atlas in Jorge Almiron’s debut where the Xolos' attacking […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 AM PDT

Mexico is the country Americans visit the most

UNITED STATES.- Every year, the Office of Tourism and Travel of the Commerce Department reveals statistics about where are Americans heading and through what way, and it seems they preferred Mexico this time around. Or, specifically, they preferred Mexico in 2012. The Office's data crunching takes a couple of months to compile, so the figures […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 AM PDT

The Best NEW Restaurant of 2013 was

Two thousand and thirteen was quite a year for Baja and its culinary revolution, especially because it became more accessible to regular folks who can't travel to the countryside (where a lot of these new restaurants are) or simply are looking for something more in line with their needs and tastes. Like organic food. "Organic" […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 AM PDT

2013’s Best Restaurant is…

ENSENADA.- The category with the highest number of votes, and also one with the clearest winner, Baja's overall best restaurant for 2013 was "Corazón de Tierra" in the Valle de Guadalupe in Ensenada. Corazón de Tierra, meaning "Heart of Earth", is home to chef Diego Hernández, who has helped give the name of "Baja California" […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 AM PDT

Mexican politician launches campaign against new taxes, tells people not to pay them

MEXICALI.- The Tea Party in the U.S. will love this, although it isn't exactly for the same reasons as they would've done it. Hundreds of people in cities across Mexico have joined a national politician's call to refuse paying new taxes on certain foods and regions at their local stores, at the cashier. [/p] Since […]

April 13, 2017 at 11:15 AM PDT