“Bruski”of the Week: Lagrimas Negras de Ramuri

Because tomorrow is the start of the Baja Beer Fest, we decided to push the "bruski" (beer) of the week one day early. The recommendation at tomorrow's Baja Beer Fest is a beer that comes from one of the 50+ breweries that will be present in this year's Baja Beer Fest 2013, which is called […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:32 AM PDT

Mexican state elects first openly gay Mayor

Benjamin Medrano Quezada, 45, is the first openly gay Mayor in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, who was recently elected and does not hide his sexual preferences. But, he instead points out that what matters is a person’s work and not one’s personal preferences. He is a man who thinks, believes and says that "manhood is not carried […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:32 AM PDT

Tijuana Xolos vs Atlas: Play Ball

After a summer filled with many changes, the new season of Mexican soccer is now here. New manager, new players, and new artificial grass at the Estadio Caliente all welcome in the Apertura 2013 season of Liga Bancomer MX. The season will kickoff with the Tijuana Xolos receiving the visit from last season's "Cinderella Story" […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:32 AM PDT

“Mexican” singer Marc Anthony becomes target of racist comments

Last night in one of America's favorite pastime sports events, the MLB all-star baseball game, the American salsa singer-songwriter Marc Anthony came out to sing "God Bless America", and caused quite a controversy. Why? Well, many viewers were upset that a "Mexican" was singing this very patriotic song of the United States of America. Marc […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

USMNT make squad changes for knockout round; Gonzalez won’t join until semifinals

LOS ANGELS – United States Men’s National Team head coach Jurgan Klinsmann has made several changes to the Gold Cup roster for the knockout stage of the tournament. Klinsmann has sent home Herculez Gomez, Oguchi Onyewu, Corey Ashe, and Jack McInemey; joing the USMNT will be Matt Besler, Omar Gonzalez, Alan Gordon, and Eddie Johnson. […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Petition to reject bullfighting as cultural heritage in Baja California

A petition requesting for bullfighting to not be declared as part of the cultural heritage of Baja California, has now been circulating on the Internet and is being directed to Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan, current governor of the State and Kiko Vega, the new governor-elect. The measure was created by ProvidAnimal Tj, Humane Society of […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Tony Tee’s How to guide of “La Zona Norte” in Tijuana

La Zona, also known as La Zona Norte also known as La Coahuila ( actual name of the street ) is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and home to Tijuana's infamous red light district. La Zona Norte is sandwiched between Tijuana's downtown and The United States border, making it the first or last ( […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Hercules Gomez comes back to Tijuana

TIJUANA – The USMNT forward Herculez Gomez is currently on his way to San Diego after having participated in the group stage of the Gold Cup with the USMNT. According to a tweet published by Gomez himself in which he says good bye to his National Team teammates and expresses his confidence in them. "I […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

TJ Beer Fest 2013

If this does not consolidate Baja California as the capital of Home brewing, I don't know what does. Just 2 weeks ago the Baja Beer Fest 2013 took place and now with TJ Beer Fest there is no doubt, Baja California asks nothing of San Diego when it comes to home brewing. This year the […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Village in Mexico makes their own currency

Espinal, a remote village of about 24,000 inhabitants in the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico, has created a payment system that consists of "Tumin's", which means money the Totonac language, that are basically banknotes that are already circulating in nine municipalities in the state. Authorities of the Central Bank of Mexico are concerned about this "monetary […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Over 350 stingrays found dead in Mexico

Over 350 of rays and stingrays were found dead on a beach in Veracruz, Mexico, however, the cause of death is not yet known, said Mexican officials on Monday. Given the amount of the dead stingrays, local authorities have requested the intervention of the Federal Environmental Prosecutor to determine the causes of death that has […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Mexican President wanted to sell Mexico to the U.S.

The former Mexican President, Vicente Fox, is again the topic of conversation after he talked about the reasons that make him the best President that Mexico has ever had, even over Benito Juarez. In an interview with "En linea" news, Fox said that Benito Juarez had allowed foreign invasion and had not done much for […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Women for sale

"Flores de la Montaña" (Mountain Flowers) is a comic that has been published by the civil organization "Street Brigade in Support for Elisa Martinez", and is distributed in indigenous communities in Guerrero, Mexico, to raise awareness and combat against sexual slavery, which is a crime that is unfortunately very common among indigenous communities. "In many […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:31 AM PDT

Arce throws first pitch at championship game

TIJUANA – The Tijuana native and Tijuana Xolos player Fernando Arce was the special guest for the ceremonial first pitch of the first game of the championship series between Tijuana Toros and Algodoneros de San Luis at the Estadio Gasmart. "I'm thankful for the invitation and they thought of me, I hope I can bring […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM PDT

USMNT 1-0 Costa Rica: Perfection for the Americans

The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) finished the group stage of the Gold Cup with a perfect record of three wins out of three games. Today they beat Costa Rica 1-0 with Brek Shea goal in the final minutes of the game. The game did not have many goal scoring opportunities since both teams […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM PDT

Crime rate in Tijuana decreases 25%

TIJUANA. –Because of the coordination with other corporations and the appointment of selected officials, along with the participation of citizens, these have all been the foundation for police effectiveness that is reflected in a 25 percent reduction in the number of crimes recorded in the city, during the administration of Mayor Carlos Bustamante Anchondo. Jesus […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM PDT

Greg Garza: “Tijuana Xolos will come out to pressure”

TIJUANA – Greg Garza is a quality young defender that already has a goal in first division Liga MX playoff game. He is now returning from a string of injuries that left him out of last season. "To play more minutes this season in my goal, last season was difficult due to injuries" said the […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM PDT

If Pacquiao is Knocked-Out he’ll retire according to trainer

MACAU, CHINA – According the trainer and manger of Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach if the future hall of famer gets Knocked Out in his next fight that will be the end of his career. "It's over 100 percent over" said Roach referring to the Pilipino's career if he ends up KO. Pacquio is set to […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM PDT

Hackers take over the PAN party’s website

Around 6 pm yesterday, the website of the National Action Party (PAN) in Baja California was hacked by those who are presumed to be members of the cyber activist group "Anonymous Mexico". In a message that appeared on the screen, it indicated that they (Anonymous) had let the newly elected governor of Baja California, Francisco […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM PDT

“Los Zetas” drug cartel leader arrested in Mexico

MEXICO. – The Mexican drug lord Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, leader of Los Zetas cartel and one of Mexico's most wanted criminal was arrested yesterday in the northeast part Mexico, , official sources confirmed. Morales, a.k.a "Z40" was arrested in a raid near the town of Nuevo Laredo, said Eduardo Sanchez, Mexico's Security Cabinet spokesman, […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM PDT