Tijuana Xolos won’t face Club America until October

TIJUANA – The postponement of the week two matchup between Tijuana Xolos and Club America was postponed weeks ago and now there is finally an official date in which the match will be played. The Mexican Soccer Federation (FMF) has informed that the game at the Estadio Azteca will take place on October 1, 2013. […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:36 AM PDT

Mexican Customs Director Alejandro Gonzalez Guilbot talks about the changes at the Otay border

Alejandro Gonzalez Guilbot, who is the Director of the Customs Office in Tijuana, talked about the new collaboration efforts between this institution and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where they will open up four lanes- which are used to be for commercial vehicles only- and will now serve as inspection lanes for passenger […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:36 AM PDT

LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids: Western conference showdown

DENVER – Without many of their stars the Los Angeles Galaxy will travel into the "mile high" to face the Colorado Rapids in a crucial Western Conference battle. Rapids who are in sixth place and outside of the playoff zone are only two points behind the Galaxy who stand in third place. In spite of […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:36 AM PDT

“Bruski” of the Week: Vanilla Porter

After a week of tasting microbrews around Baja California, honestly, the Vanilla Porter from the Benton Brewery took me by surprise. And to recommend something that was not present at the Baja Beer Fest 2013 is a bit unusual. Yesterday the weather in Tijuana was somewhat cool and cloudy. So I went to one of […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Landon Donovan will go to MLS All-Star game after all

LOS ANGLES – Los Angeles Galaxy and United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Landon Donovan has been called up to the MLS All-Star team by commissioner Don Garber. This will be Donovan’s 13th consecutive appearance with the MLS All-Star team. The MLS All-Star team is scheduled to take on AS Roma on Wednesday July […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Xolos of Tijuana meet with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto

MEXICO. – After seven months of winning the Liga MX championship title, the Xoloitzcuintles of Tijuana finally met with President Enrique Peña Nieto at the presidential residence "Los Pinos". Team Captain, Javier Gandolfi, and the Xolos Club President Jorgealberto Hank Inzunza, and obviously the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, all spoke to the press, […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Tijuana awaits Riascos’ return

TIJUANA – Next Tuesday night Duvier Riascos will be making his return to the Estadio Caliente, now as a part of Pachuca. Riascos is a player that will produce mix emotions from the fans in Tijuana, some are still grateful all,of his goals during the championship season; while some are still bitter form that missed […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Roach doesn’t see any chance for “Canelo” Álvarez

CHINA – After confirming that he will not be with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Freddie Roach is currently in China where he will be in a Chinese boxer's corner. But the manager and trainer gave his opinions on Canelo's chances against Mayweather. In declarations picked up by ESPN the manager who has lead Manny Pacquiao […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Film “Elysium” was inspired by an event in Tijuana

The new film from director Neil Blomkamp, "Elysium", tells the story of a future where the rich live in a satellite beyond Earth while others suffer and die in what remains of the Earth. The director said to Entertainment Weekly that his inspiration for the film was due to a trip he made to the […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Marc Anthony calls on all Latinos to fight against racism

In an interview with the Huffington Post, Marc Anthony again addressed the criticism he received for his interpretation of "God Bless America" in the MLB All-Star Baseball Game. The Puerto Rican singer said he was not surprised by the criticism, and that Latinos should do something about it and fight against racism and discrimination. "As […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto will undergo surgery

On July 31, the Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto, will undergo surgery to remove a "thyroid nodule", which basically is s a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland and are more common in women than in men. "This is a surgery that will last approximately an hour and thirty minutes, and will be performed at […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

“Reina del Pacifico” will be sentenced for drug trafficking

Update (2:45 PST): Avila was sentenced to 70 months in prison, but will be credited for time served in Mexico since her arrest on Feberuary 28, 2007, right before her extradition to the United States. She will now be transferred to an immigration detention center, where she will be processed and deported back to Mexico. […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Coveted Crustaceans: Baja’s Shrimp and Lobster Seasons

If I were asked to pick any one type of cuisine that is characteristic of coastal Mexico and Baja California, it would probably have to be some kind of preparation of fresh, tasty local seafood. The waters surrounding Baja are particularly rich with such oceanic treasures, many of which command high prices in the international […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Baja Beer Fest 2013: Part 2

Again today we return to tell you about the Baja Beer Fest 2013, where yesterday we told you about the first part of what we were able to taste and see during the event. The "Rámuri"brewery, one of my favorites, managed to grab attention with their strong quality of beers. Definitely one of the best […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

USMNT 3-1 Honduras: Without surprises the tournament favorite is in the final

DALLAS – The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) without any complications have advanced to the final of the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. With their 3-1 victory over Honduras in the semifinals the USMNT will now fight for half a ticket into the next FIFA Confederations Cup. Right from the opening kickoff the Stars and […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:35 AM PDT

Janet Napolitano at an emergency security meeting in Mexico

Janet Napolitano, who heads the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, was part of an emergency meeting that was held today with security cabinet members in Mexico, according to unofficial sources. Mexican citizens have questioned Napolitano's participation in the meeting. And it is thought that the main topic of discussion was the wave of violence that […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:34 AM PDT

Kiko Vega meets with U.S. Consul in Tijuana

TIJUANA.-Francisco "Kiko" Vega de Lamadrid, who is the newly elected Governor of Baja California, met with the U.S. consul general in Tijuana, Andrew S. E. Erickson, who talked about the bilateral relationship and about the programs that this diplomatic entity conducts in the State in coordination with local authorities. In the courtesy visit at the […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:34 AM PDT

New edition of the Copa MX had started

MEXICO – With eight games on Tuesday night the third edition of the rebranded cup competition in Mexico began. This time with a real prize at stake; the winner of this season's Copa MX will win the "Mexico 3" slot in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores. This should make all teams take the […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:34 AM PDT

Mexico vs Panama: The rematch is set

DALLAS – In spite of their problems and complications Mexico is in the semifinals round where it will get a chance at revenge against Panama, the team that beat the Mexicans in the opening game if this Gold Cup with a score of 2-1. Mexico has been improving game by game, but at such a […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:34 AM PDT

USMNT vs Honduras: One win away form golden final

DALLAS – The 2013 Gold Cup has reached the semifinals stage, and the United Sates Men's National Team (USMNT) with a spectacular style has become the heavy favorites to win this competition. In the penultimate round they will face Honduras. The Americans have had a perfect tournament so far; four games and four wins. They […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:34 AM PDT