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Police training for a real Zombie Invasion in San Diego
No one knows exactly how many officers will take the course, but several members of various departments that are expected to participate in this training will be from the military, marines, fire fighters, police officers, special agents, special armed forces members, medical personnel and security agents will all take part of this training just in […]
Tijuana’s New Old Hot Spot : Plaza Fiesta
On this night four bars got together with students from Universidad Iberoamericana to organize an event called Playing For Change to foster positive change through music and arts education for children around the world. The new bars at La Plaza are El Depa, El Tigre, La Prisión and 664 which is Tijuana's area code. El […]
Surf – sipuedes and the Bajasur Tour
By Meghan Fitzpatrick Via Baja.com What is Surfsipuedes and the Bajasur Tour? The Bajasur Tour is a surf circuit of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The first tour of its kind, the Bajasur Tour aims to promote the sport and culture of surfing in Mexico. The tour cycle consists of four main events or days. Surfers […]
“Chapo” Guzmán : The real target of operation “fast and furious”
New information was revealed about the popular Operation Fast and the Furious; the latest report found that this very scandalous operation was a "deliberate strategy created at the highest levels of the Justice Department aimed at identifying the leaders of a major gun trafficking ring." Not long after Attorney General Eric Holder took office, arguments […]
Mexicos real drug war death rate
The six-year period during which Felipe Calderon has served as President of Mexico, will be remembered as one of the most violent presidential terms that the country has experienced. It has been spoken of in more than a few occasions about the 60,000 lives have been lost during the fight against drug trafficking, and yesterday […]
Mexico’s controversial labor reform
MEXICO. – The labor reform bill that was sent on a "preferred" status by the Mexican president, was postponed "but not frozen" and will follow its normal course as that of any other law, legislative sources said during the weekend. The chairman of the Committee on Labor and Social Welfare of the House of Representatives, […]
Tijuana Natives narrate their experiences with Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy is close to arriving in the United States, and yesterday there were a series of precautionary measures issued, which today there are many newspaper headlines full of notes and pictures on the first effects of which now is only a super storm. U.S. President Barack Obama made it clear that his priority was […]
Boxing: Julio Cesar Chavez returns to the ring
MIAMI.- The 6 time boxing world champion Julio Cesar Chavez, will be a guest commentator on the ESPN Latin-American sports channel of the new program "A Los Golpes"(to the punches), informed the television network today. Chavez mentioned to Efe that on the show he will analyze the mistakes and advantages current boxers have in the […]
Obama and the Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON. – In an interview today with Colombian radio station La W. The U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned that he cares about the Hispanic community and remains committed to an immigration reform, and said "I have kept my promises through the Dream Act when it comes to ensuring that children are not deported, and also […]
Carl Demaio, a threat to the latin community?
On Friday October 26, Councilmember David Alvarez met with active members of the Latino community. This was regarding the upcoming elections and the issues the community has with Carl Demaio with the possibility of him being the elected as Mayor of San Diego. This is because it feels like he is a huge threat to […]
San Felipe Shrimp Festival: Family Fun on the Sea of Cortez
Shelli Read Via Baja.com San Felipe is always a great destination for vacationers and the San Felipe Shrimp Festival is a perfect time to enjoy the fresh-caught crustaceans for which San Felipe is know. This year's 20th celebration is November 1-4, 2012. With local chefs creating delicious dishes, it's definitely a one-of-a-kind culinary experience you […]
“Day of the Dead” celebrated in the United States
According to Martinez Amador, "with the arrival of the apostolic Roman Catholicism to Mexico it generated another process of syncretism, which also adopted the death cult of the Aztec civilization. As part of the identity of Mexico, it worships not life but death, a reality which not only coexists but also turns out to be […]
Tijuana’s Xolos qualifies for playoffs
MORELIA, MICHOACAN.- With a very good performance and knowing that they were playing against a very high level skilled team, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente tied 1-1 againts Monarcas Morelia, which places them in first place again on the general leader boards in the competition, and makes them the first team to qualify to the […]
Sauber Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez on the spot light
INDIA.- Formula one race car driver Sergio Perez earned the 8th position today for the Grand Prix of India, and qualified his performance as "very good" , and assured that his performance tomorrow will improve by one or two positions more. "It's about good positioning, and the team has done a great job, I'm very […]
Take the party of the road on Halloween
To avoid tragic accidents in this Halloween season, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department will coordinate the "Take the party of the road "operation, with the purpose to avoid car accidents. This is because around this time of the year, especially Halloween, are some of the most deadly nights of the year because of alcohol […]
Danger Alto Kalibre: Mexican Rap at its best
As he continues to share his enthusiasm for rap, Danger pulls out a cigarette and his fingers toys with it. "My craft is to Rap when I'm out of my hometown, when I am in it, I'm an activist, creating programs for the youth of social integration and platforms for new talents in my environment […]
‘Shine On Baja’ Lights Up Baja’s Pacific Coast from Tijuana to Ensenada
By Carla White Via Baja.com On Nov. 3, 2012, the sun will set at 5:49 p.m. Assuming fair weather, the western sky will transition from fiery orange and fuschia hues to the deepest purple-black of night. This is the time when the northwestern coastline of Baja California is peaceful, illuminated every few miles by light […]
Tijuana in a nutshell
There are two Tijuanas: that of the locals, and that of the rest. The true Tijuana belongs only to the oldest families, the grandparents and great grandparents of Tijuana. The view from outside, on the other hand, tends to come into focus through fantasy, stereotype and cliché. But it is the outsider world that in […]
Tijuana’s Xolos look to continue their undefeated streak
TIJUANA, BC. With the main goal to continue on an undefeated streak, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is looking to qualify for the playoffs of the Mexican soccer league and also for the Copa Libertadores tournament, but first they will play again this Saturday against Monarcas Morelia. With a victory the team would not […]
U.S. and Mexico border: How to get to “El Chaparral”
Since December 2010 the project that was initiated with the purpose to speed up border traffic, and improve traffic conditions for entry into and out of Mexico and the United States from the San Ysidro border, is about to start and serve its purpose. A date for "El Chaparral" to be in full operation has […]