The Tijuana Jazz & Blues Festival

This Sunday May 26, 2013, when the clocks hands strike at noon, the "Tijuana Jazz and Blues Festival" will kick off on Avenida Revolucion (between Fourth and Fifth Street). And besides the excellent music, there will also be several wines, craft beers and food at very reasonable prices which can be enjoyed at this festival […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:59 AM PDT

Activist commits suicide in Notre-Dame Cathedral

Dominique Venner, a known extreme right-wing nationalist, recently committed suicide by shooting himself in the head inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Venner is known for protesting against same sex marriages and Islam, both which he considered as being immoral. A day after Venner committed suicide, a member of the controversial activist feminist group "FEMEN" […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:59 AM PDT

Preview Club Tijuana vs Atletico Mineiro: Xolos Once Again Underdogs

San Diego – Club Tijuana will be facing the tournament favorites Atletico Mineiro in quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The Aztec dogs will once again head into a difficult challenge as underdogs, a situation that has brought them much success in their short history. The match is scheduled for Thursday night at 5:30PM local time […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:59 AM PDT

More child pornography cases in Puerto Rico

Two more child pornography cases have recently surfaced in Puerto Rico, where a teacher and a prison officer were arrested by U.S. authorities in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in separate child pornography cases, reported the chief federal prosecutor, Rosa Emilia Rodriguez. The federal prosecutor said in a statement that the Rigel Colon Cruzado was arrested […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:59 AM PDT

Man arrested for getting “frisky” with his blow up doll

Omar Antonio, 24, decided to spend the afternoon watching a movie at a theater in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, which is not something unusual. The only strange thing about this situation was his date. His date was…an inflatable doll. Well this is not the most shocking thing, the thing is that Omar was caught having "sex" […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

No more food stamps for kids?

Nearly 47 million Americans receive government assistance through the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program", and among the many people who benefit from this program are children, the elderly, low-income and disabled persons. But, due to the current state of the U.S. economy and because of the recent government budget cuts, this program is also now at […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

Two men are lynched in southern Mexico

Two men who allegedly starred in several robberies were located and lynched by some people in the community of San Isidro la Reforma, in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, said state prosecutors sources, who confirmed this news to EFE. The events began on Sunday, when residents of this community went in search of these […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

ABC daycare fire was started on purpose

It has now been 3 years and 9 months since the tragic children's ABC daycare center fire in Sonora, Mexico, where 49 children were died and 76 others were injured. And as of the result of this,the group "Manos Unidas por Nuetros Hijos" (Hands together for our children) has now issued a statement regarding this […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

Love At First Bite: Nuevo Amore Adds Italian Flavor to Rosarito Dining Scene

By Jack E. George via Baja.com No need to dash off to Italy when you have an overwhelming craving for Italian food. Instead, visit Nuevo Amore, located on the main street in Rosarito across from Quinta del Mar. The restaurant has been in operation since 2005 although it was previously named That's Amore. When new […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

Concentration and Intensity the keys for Fidel Martinez

Saying "this is the most important week for the Xolos" might seem a little old by now. But due to the team's short history each new accomplishment brings on newer and bigger challenges. Fidel Martinez is one of the main reasons why the Xoloitzcuitles have reached so many of their objectives. "Concentration and intensity, being […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

7 year old from San Diego makes it to “La Voz… Kids”

At only 7 years of age, Christopher Vega from San Diego, California, won his ticket into the "La Voz Kids" (Latin version of The Voice for kids) singing competition and will be joining Team Tapia. This singing reality show, which is being broadcasted through the Telemundo television network, is only in its first phase of […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

Baja California on the brink of breaking National Olympic record

ENSENADA, BC. – Baja California-the host state-has been for two weeks at the top of the medal count in the Mexican National Olympics 2013 with a total of 204 national titles this weekend, and has become the first state to not only reach but also exceed 200 gold medals in this year’s competition. At the […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM PDT

Malcolm X’s grandson killers are prosecuted

Today a Mexican judge ordered the initiation of a criminal trial against two waiters in a bar, who are accused of having caused the death of Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of civil rights activist Malcolm X, prosecution sources in Mexico City confirmed. Hector Palomares, who is the head prosecutor for the 26th Criminal Court, issued the […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT

New Liga MX Champions will come out of Mexico City

Another Mexico City derby is in store for Mexican soccer. After the Club America vs Pumas UNAM quarterfinal now we'll have a Club America vs Cruz Azul final to decide the new champion in the Liga MX. Two of the considered "big four" will be fighting for the crown. Club America will be looking to […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT

Atletico Mineiro ins Trophy Prior to visiting Tijuana

Atletico Mineiro will face Club Tijuana in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores fresh from winning a championship in Brazil. Mineiro won the regional championship Minas Gerais over Cruzeiro The team led by former World Cup winner Ronaldinho got to lift the trophy at home in spite of losing the game 2-1 to Cruzeiro, thanks […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT

Arce and Mohamed included in Copa Libertadores Ideal Team

Mexican midfielder Fernando Arce along with Xolos manager Antonio Mohamed have been included in the ideal team of this last round of Copa Libertadores. The Tijuana native had a great game in Brazil topped of with a true "golazo" to lead the Xolos into the historic qualification into quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Game by […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT

Atletico Mineiro’s Aces

Atlético Mineiro is by far the most attractive team of the quarterfinalist, Ronaldinho taking most of the spotlights. But behind him there are some interesting players with plenty of experience under them. Although Ronaldinho is the star of not only this team, but the cup he has found great partnerships with the likes of: Yo, […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT

Xolos’ Possibilities in Libertadores Quarterfinals

In it's first ever participation in Copa Libertadores Club Tijuana already aspires to be a semifinalist, but first must overcome the Atletico Mineiro team in the quarterfinals. History of Mexican teams in the Copa Libertadores in general has been good, but statistics also plays a part in these matches. In the 14 occasions that Mexican […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT

Will Obama’s immigration reform really help the U.S. economy?

According to a report released on May 17 by the Center for American Progress, California would benefit with thousands of new jobs per year an extra income in taxes if the immigration reform is approved. The report "Economic Effects of Ensuring Legal Status and Citizenship to Undocumented Immigrants," presents three different scenarios which show different […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT

Son of Journalist is kidnapped and murdered

The body of Angel Humberto Marin, 25, was found in the state of Mexico, after he called his father, Antonio Marin, who is a journatlist, to let him know that he was going to extend his trip. Unfortunately, the next day the journalist received a call from someone asking for a $100,000 dollar ransom for […]

April 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM PDT