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New director for the Tijuana Cultural Center (Cecut) takes office
Today Pedro Ochoa Palacio took office officially as the new director of the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT), where more than 300 distinguished guests that included government officials, cultural personalities from the Mexican art community, and special guests from the U.S. attended the event The ceremony was held at 12p.m. in the multiple uses hall inside […]
Injuries increase in Russia from Meteor fall
Fragments from a meteor fell over the region of Urales, Russia, and about 1,000 people have been injured as of a result. According to the stories of some people who witnessed the event, the meteorite was very bright almost like a second sun that suddenly broke into several pieces and caused a shock wave that […]
Xolos look to get back on track against Jaguares
TIJUANA, BC. – Xolos are looking to get back to their winning ways, when they face off against Jaguares (Jaguars) from Chiapas today. The match will be part of Week 7 of the Clausura tournament 2013 of the Liga MX, and will be played at the Victor Manuel Reyna stadium, which is located in Tuxtla […]
VIDEO: Meteor hits in Russia
According to a statement released by the Russian Emergencies Ministry: "A meteorite disintegrated above the Urals, partially burning up in the lower atmosphere," and added that "Fragments of the meteorite reached Earth, falling in sparsely populated areas in the Chelyabinsk region," the ministry said in a statement. VIDEO: Meteorite falls in Russia There are also […]
Tijuana and Mexicali kick off the National Violence Prevention program
The Mexican Federal Government announced 57 cities that will be the first to implement a new strategy in the first stage of the "National Program for the Social Prevention of Violence and Crime", which Tijuana and Mexicali are included in this list. Other municipalities and delegations that are included in this initial list are La […]
9 year old girl raped by Stepfather gives birth
After an extensive investigation and a DNA test, it was revealed that the identity of the father of the child that a nine year old gave birth to in Guadalajara, Mexico, is her very own step farther. The stepfather who was identified as Abundio Guadalupe García, 44 years of age, was captured by authorities early […]
Gay students not invited to their own “Prom”
A group of parents, students and even school teachers at Sullivan High School in Indiana are looking to have a "traditional Prom", which students who are open about their sexual preferences are not invited. The teacher that is in support of this special group of students is Diana Medley, a special education teacher, who in […]
There will be a new Pope in March
Federico Lombardi, who is the spokesman for the Vatican, announced that it will be between 15 and 19 March when performing they will hold a conclave to elect a new pope. The ecclesiastical rules indicate that 15 to 20 days must first go by after a leader dies or resigns from the position, before holding […]
SORA : Fusion Cuisine hits the high notes
Continuing with the Beef Tataki Carpaccio, a gorgeous and succulent concoction of shaved baby artichoke with truffle essence, glaced with a tasty soy sauce. Next was the Tuna Tartare Pizza, brushed with white soy sauce, truffle aioli and minced onion and garlic, giving it a unique, distinct taste which sails high above more standard pizza […]
Prophecies of the new Pope
The resignation of Benedict XVI as leader of the Catholic Church has raised various assumptions of a few prophecies, which one of them states that his successor will be the antichrist, and another one that says that it will be the beginning of "the end of days." According to the Bible verses in Revelation 17:10 […]
Backstreet Boys make a come back
If you grew up in the years leading to Y2K ("the 90's"), then you grew up in a time where there was another boy band fever, in which the group the "Backstreet Boys" became one of the most popular and influential groups in the world. In appreciation to their fans, the members of this group […]
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto congratulates Mayor of Tijuana
The Mayor of Tijuana, Carlos Bustamante Anchondo, participated in the presentation of the Social Commission for Prevention of Violence and Crime, and was invited by the president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, who acknowledged the efforts of municipal authorities from city of Tijuana, who have achieved to regain the peace and maintain a safe environment […]
Prehispanic sculpture found in Pyramid
MEXICO. – Mexican archaeologists found at the top of the "Pyramid of the Sun" in Teotihuacan several sculptures that 1,500 years ago decorated the temple that crowned this structure, reported the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). The pieces were found inside a mass grave probably dating from the late fifth century or at […]
Boxer Erik “El Terrible” Morales accused of doping
MEXICO. – The president of the World Boxing Council, Jose Sulaiman, defended former world champ Erik Morales against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on accusations of using "clenbuterol." Sulaiman said that if the Boxing Commission of New York, who sanctioned the fight against Danny Garcia Morales, reported no positive drug test results, then the WBC has […]
Xolos Day proclaimed in San Diego
San Diego Council member David Alvarez officially announced this morning that February 12, will be considered as "Club Tijuana Xolitzcuintles de Caliente Day." The representatives from the team who received the recognition by Alvarez were the Club's General Manager, Roberto Cornejo, and the forward for Alfredo Moreno. With this recognition the Xolos now strengthen the […]
Xolos announce ticket prices for Copa Libertadores
Through official social network accounts, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente have now announced ticket prices for the games that they will play in the Copa Libertadores tournament. Fans from Tijuana and San Diego will be able to enjoy three games that will be played at Caliente Stadium on the following dates: Xolos vs San Jose […]
Christopher Dorner T-Shirts and stickers
Law enforcement authorities have now mistaken three people with Christ Dorner, which two of them have been shot, and as of a result of this and like a slap to the face of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), residents in the city of Los Angeles have started wearing t-shirts that say things like "Don't […]
Cruise ship catches fire
MIAMI. – A cruise ship that was sailing through the Gulf of Mexico with more than 4,200 people on board was towed to the Mexican coast yesterday after being adrift for a fire in the engine room. Carnival, the largest cruise operator in the world, said that the huge ship could arrive on Wednesday at […]
Baja’s Magic Towns: Pueblos Mágicos Combine Charm and Tradition
Magical Todos Santos Todos Santos Located on the Pacific Coast of Baja near the Tropic of Cancer, Todos Santos is the sight of the Festival del Dia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, a major festival that is held in October. The mission, which houses the statue of the Virgin Pilar, is the primary focal point […]
New Spanish-language app lets undocumented know their rights
NORTH CAROLINA.- The unpleasantness of being detained by immigration agents inspired Deyvid Morales to create a Spanish-language app for cell phones and tablets with crucial information for other undocumented immigrants who find themselves in custody. "There are many apps on immigrant rights but not in Spanish, and our Hispanic community needs that kind of information […]