Slut Walk in Tijuana June 16

What is this walk about? Well, due to an inappropriate comment made by a Canadian police officer, Michael Sanguinetti, during a seminar on aggression at the University of York in Toronto, this is how this march has come about. "Women should avoid dressing like sluts to avoid being victims of sexual violence" were the words […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM PDT

Mayoral candidate is kidnapped in “cartel turf”

Officials confirmed yesterday that a candidate of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), who is running for mayor of the city Guadalupe y Calvo, located in the northern state of Chihuahua, has been missing since Monday night and is believed to have been kidnapped. "While no complaint about his disappearance has been made, there are signs […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM PDT

Pets turned into political candidates

Given that several Mexican citizens have been unhappy with the performance of traditional political candidates, a new option has now been introduced through social networks where many are suggesting that in the next elections, citizens should consider animals such as the candidates "Morris" (cat), "Titan" (dog), and the most interesting one, candidate "Chon" (a donkey), […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM PDT

Police in Mexico attack a group of women and children

On Sunday there was a report that some police officers in Oaxaca, Mexico, assaulted a group of women and children from the Triqui tribe, a village located in the northeastern part of the state of Oaxaca. The incident occurred around 5:00 pm (local time) and all those who were beaten were members of the Social […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM PDT

Bob Filner pressures for immigration reform and border efficiency

On the eve of the formal discussion for the immigration reform in the U.S. Senate, civic group leaders from the U.S. and from south of the border are maintain pressure on Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform. During a conference call arranged by the "CHANGE" campaign, the mayor of San Diego, California, Bob Filner, […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM PDT

Tijuana and San Diego echo in Germany

The German newspaper "Zeit", has written an article that speaks about the revolution that is being lived at the border between Tijuana and San Diego, and the growth that this Mexican city has undergone, including the impact that the immigration reform, promoted by President Barack Obama, has had. In the first few paragraphs of the […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:11 AM PDT

Shakes, Rattle and Rolls: Savoring the Delights of the Roadrunner Cafe and Bakery in Los Barriles

By El Barrilito Via Baja.com If you are searching for a special dining experience in Los Barriles, one restaurant immediately leaps to mind. Roadrunner Cafe and Bakery not only offers charming, nostalgic décor, but a wonderful selection of culinary treats, including fresh breads and pastries from the onsite bakery. Fresh breads and pastries are made […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Man beaten for flirting on Facebook

TIJUANA. – Sandra Elena Salazar Rios, 47, is now facing charges for assaulting her husband, Miguel Antonio Olmeda Aguirre, 48, who was caught by his wife in a "compromising" conversation with a friend through Facebook. The incident took place around 6:30 pm yesterday in the couple's home located in the community of Valle San Pedro, […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Mexican Mayor “ditches” the Constitution and gives city to Jesus Christ

The Mayor from Monterrey, Margarita Arrellanes Cervantes (PAN party), in a religious ceremony "Monterrey Prays" publicly gave the Sultan City of the North (Monterrey) to Jesus Christ. VIDEO: "I, Margarita Alicia Arellanes Cervantes here by give the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, to our Lord Jesus Christ. So that his kingdom of peace and blessings […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Tijuana on the “Big Screen”

When someone mentions the city of Tijuana in a movie, what is the first thing that usually comes to mind? Alcohol, sex, drugs, and all those forbidden pleasures that during the prohibition era in the U.S. is what undeniably sparked the growth of this city, right? Well, although those types of things still exist, it […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

The San Diego Padres will host “Xolos Night”

SAN DIEGO, CA. – With each day that passes by, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente are also becoming to be known as "San Diego's team", which so far, they have been honored with a whole day dedicated to them (Xolos Day), and will now have a special night dedicated to them by the San Diego […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Armed commando kills two prison guards and freed nine inmates

Mexico.-Two guards were killed in a southwestern Mexican prison during a prison break operation, in which nine prisoners were freed, officials said. The State Public Safety Department said in a statement yesterday morning that an armed group stormed into the Social Rehabilitation Center (Cereso) of La Union, located in the Costa Grande of Guerrero, and […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Bob Filner’s proposal for a binational incubator

The Mayor of San Diego, Bob Filner, has introduced an initiative to create a binational business incubator: The San Diego Incubator for Civic Imagination and Neighborhood Initiatives. This measure is intended to unite the efforts of the government and citizens to create various improvements on both sides of the border, and making the most out […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Zonkeys is alive, one game away from Semifinals

Tijuana Zonkeys got out the broom and swept the Nogales Fuerza Guinda in their own gym, by beating them 80-67 for the third consecutive game, in the first round of the 2013 Playoffs of the Basketball Circuit of the Pacific Coast (Cibacopa in Spanish). Marcus Morrison was the best scorer of the night with 20 […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

San Diego Flash Held Top Top Spot for 24 Hours

SAN DIEGO, CA – At the start of the weekend San Diego Flash found themselves in third place of the NPSL Western South division, tied in points with FC Santa Clarita (17 points) but with a lower goal difference. And one point behind division leaders FC Hasental. Saturday's 4-2 win over Las Vegas Stallions pushed […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

“La Guerrerense” shines at the World Street Food Congress

Sabina Bandera and the team of "La Guerrerense" captivated the audience at the first "World Street Food Congress", which came to an end today after a week of activities. Accompanied by their delicious "seafood tostadas", La Guerrererense was the venue with the most amount of people who formed an endless line waiting to sample her […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Immigration Reform debate is now just around the corner

Beginning next Tuesday, the U.S. Senate will start the formal debate on the immigration reform for the legalization and eventual citizenship for the undocumented population in the U.S., with the aim of submitting it to be voted on before July 4. This is the largest U.S. immigration reform since 1986 when, under the presidency of […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT

Cyber activists “Anonymous” against the Mexican government

Cyber activists "Anonymous" made a call out to all computer hackers to bring down the websites of the Mexican government agencies. The reason why? To expose the sad reality of Mexico. Through a video that began circulating yesterday, the activist group demonstrated the type of violence that is currently happening in the country with photos, […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:09 AM PDT

Flash cruise to a 4-2 win to Extend their Unbeaten Streak

SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego Flash defeat the Las Vegas Stallions 4-2 and extend their unbeaten streak to seven games as they chase down first place in the NPLS Western South division. With only four games left in the regular season and their current hot streak the San Diego Flash believe top spot is […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:09 AM PDT

Muslims get their way in Miss World contest

Due to the fact that many consider the Bikini Contest in the Miss World competition, which will be held in Indonesia this September, as being "offensive to the Muslim people". The organizers took the decision to cut this portion of the contest out after strong pressure from extremist groups, who also considered the swimsuit contest […]

April 13, 2017 at 9:09 AM PDT