Baja California deems San Quintin it’s own City

MEXICALI – The Baja California state congress ruled in favor of making San Quintin into the state's sixth municipal district starting on December 1, 2016 when the municipal congress would count on its own budget. Last Thursday the Ensenada municipal government were suppose to give their official position on the issue and did not do […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:20 AM PDT

Young Mexican woman turns down NASA to get married at home

VERACRUZ – Esmeralda Rodriguez Gonzalez, a young woman from Veracruz has declined a job offer from NASA so that she can get married in her home town of Misantla, located in the northern part of Veracruz.m In 2012 she and a team of other students won first place in the VEX Robotics World Championship held […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:20 AM PDT

Dogs save a 12-year-old from being raped

A 12-year-old in Argentina was saved from being raped, but the most interesting thing about this story is who the heroes were. The attack happened around 9:30a.m. as the young girl walked past a vacant lot on the way to her aunt's house. All of a sudden, an unknown man covered her mouth and dragged […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

100-year-old woman is part of class of 2013

Thanks to a special adult education program, a woman, who is about to turn 100 years old, is now part of a graduating elementary class of 2013. Manuela Hernandez, who is from the Mexican southern state of Oaxaca, was born a year before the First World War began in 1913, and was never able to […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

2013 Baja California Winery Celebration

Sacred Day / Hacienda La Lomita Saturday August 10, 2013 Place: Hacienda La Lomita Time: 4:30PM Door to the Sun / Sunset / Viñas Pijoan Saturday August 10, 2013 Place: Sarmiento Restaurant; Plaza Viento Km 104 Tijuana – Ensenada Highway Time: 8:00PM Rustic Vinalia 2013 / Viñedos Lafarga y Vitivinícola Tres Valles Saturday August 10, […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

Kiko Vega is favored to win in Baja California elections

With just days away from election campaigns from being over, various news media sources have published the results of their surveys on public opinions, where they show Kiko Vega with an advantage over the other candidates on becoming the next governor of Baja California. Nationally, UNO TV and Demotecnia revealed a difference of 8 points […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

Cirilo Saucedo dropped from Mexico roster due to Injury

MEXICO – Tijuana Xolos goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo has been dropped from Mexico's Gold Cup roster due to an injury to his shoulder. The following was informed by the Mexican soccer federation, National Team department. "The National Team Department informs that during yesterday's routine practice at the National Team headquarters (Centro De Alto Rendimiento (CAR) ) […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

Mexican Government’s response to U.S. immigration reform

Mexico. – Mexico's government highlighted today the "importance of this progress" in regards to the approval of the immigration reform that passed yesterday in the U.S. Senate, and reiterated the need to enforce a "shared vision" in this topic. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Jose Antonio Meade, said that the neighboring country, with the passing […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

Kidnappings increase in Mexico

MEXICO. – According to a report by the National Monitoring Council in Mexico, in the first four months of 2013, there has been an increase of 16.9% in kidnapping cases. The Mexican states that recorded the highest number of kidnappings are Hidalgo (11.21%), Michoacan (10.49%) and Tamaulipas (10.49%). In its periodic report of crimes with […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

“Quinceañeras” prostitute themselves on Facebook

"The woman in me has finally awakened!" The age of hopes and dreams of a teenage life begin. Just a few steps away from going from a young girl, to becoming a woman are what this age is about, right? Well, at least that's how it was before for many young girls. Now, things are […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

Congressman by day, drag queen at night

Jose Luis Delgado Pizano, congressional candidate for the Citizens Movement Party in Ciudad Juarez, Chichuahua Mexio, has caused quite a stir after participating in the "sexual affection" protest wearing a woman's dress. "I'm an entrepreneur, stylist, makeup artist, art director and a "professional transformer," said the candidate who showed up at the march dressed as […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

13 soldiers are sent to prison for stolen airplane

Yesterday, a court in Honduras convicted 13 soldiers, who received sentences ranging from one to nine years in prison, after finding them guilty of participating and allowing a group of men to steal a Mexican airplane that was under their protection in 2010, reported a military source. The spokesman of the Armed Forces of Honduras, […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

Three Tijuana Xolos players to Gold Cup with USA

CHICAGO – U.S. Soccer Federation announced today the roster that U.S. Men's National Team head coach has selected to participate in this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup hosted in the USA. Among the 23 man roster is three Tijuana Xolos player; Joe Corona, Edgar Castillo, and newly signed Hercules Gomez. Corona, Castillo,mans Gomez will join goalkeeper […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:19 AM PDT

Illegal Border Crossing, the ride?

Well, although it isn't your typical amusement park ride with a steel frame cart that is mounted on some rails and controlled with a sophisticated hydraulic system. An amusement park "Parque EcoAlberto", located in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, is now offering their guests a strange and special experience, where park visitors go through an […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM PDT

“We have to copy the good, and keep adding” : Almiron

TIJUANA – Tijuana Xolos had their first training session open to the media today and new manger Jorge Almiron spoke with the press following the practice. "I have a complete squad except for Cirilo. Benedetto will arrive on Wednesday, and we are all working very hard" said Almiron to open the interview. Almiron will not […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM PDT

The future of gay marriage in Baja California

This morning the U.S. Supreme Court declared that gay marriage would be recognized throughout the nation. In addition, California benefited from the votes against Proposition 8, so now it is expected in a few weeks, same sex marriages will be carried out again throughout the state of California. And with this new change in the […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM PDT

Former governor is escorted to prison in Mexico

Mexico. – Andres Granier, former governor of the Mexican state of Tabasco, who has been accused of money laundering and tax fraud, was escorted yesterday to a federal prison detention center in the nation's capital to make his declarations before a judge, said judicial sources. According to sources, the head of the Fourth District Court […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM PDT

Zombies in San Diego?

This July 19 and 20, "The Walking Dead Escape" "will be held in San Diego at Petco Park from 5 pm to 10 pm. The registration process for this event is already underway, which some roles like "Heroes" that has a cost of $149 (USD), has already been sold out. Those wishing to participate in […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM PDT

A Cut Above: Sano’s Steak House in Ensenada

By Tom Gatch Via Baja.com Without a doubt, Sano's Steak House has become one of the most revered operations of its kind in northern Baja California. Situated at the south end of the toll highway just before Ensenada's commercial maritime basin, its tasteful mission style exterior conjures up visions of old Mexico. Their elegant, subtly […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM PDT

Top 5 Foods at U.S.-Mexico border

The international border crossing between Tijuana and San Diego can be quite an ordeal for many who inhabit the border area, either who live in Tijuana or San Diego. There many of those who cross the border at dawn, early morning, afternoon or at night, and who all have something in common, which is that […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM PDT