The ultimate Baja´s wine valley playlist

Ever since the Neolithic or early Chalcolitic era, possibly more than 6,500 years ago, people have been enjoying wine. Wine was drunk by Egyptian pharaohs, Greek senators and Roman emperors who introduced wine cultivation to the regions that they ruled. Spanish conquistadors brought grape vines to Latin America. Spanish missionaries planted vines in California and […]

April 13, 2017

Casting in San Diego on Aug. 19 seeks great models

A great opportunity for models in San Diego is coming up. Renowned designer Louis Verdad and other designers are looking for female models that can showcase the border region's dynamic style. They are hosting a casting call on Sunday, Aug. 19, in San Diego, the second one in this region. Those selected will star in […]

April 13, 2017

Tourists feel safe in Baja California

SAN DIEGO.- Nearly 81 percent of Baja California visitors from the United States consider the state to be much safer than what the press says, as evidenced by the study "Tourism Trends" conducted by research agency CrossBorder Group. The report states that 51 percent of US tourists crossing the border into Tijuana perceive Baja California […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos outlast high powered Tigres

Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles held on to a 2-1 win against Tigres UANL Friday night at Estadio Caliente with first half goals by Fernando Arce and Alfredo Moreno to remain unbeaten at home this season. The Xolos survived a late surge by Tigres, one of Mexico’s top teams and a favorite to win the 2012 Apertura […]

April 13, 2017

Baja authorities want “Enhanced Licenses” as a border crossing document

SAN DIEGO.- Baja California authorities will insist in California-issued driving licenses to serve as a valid identity document to cross the border, said Tourism Secretary Juan Tintos Funcke during his visit to San Diego. At the end of his presentation at the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce state meeting he emphasized that this initiative would […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos face Tigres UANL at Estadio Caliente

Carlos Salcido joked that he had tasted his Olympic gold medal. "I've already bitten the medal," Salcido said. "I can tell you it's real." Salcido didn't have to pinch himself to make sure he was part of Mexican soccer history. He was part of the Under-23 Mexican team that beat a heavy favorite Brazil in […]

April 13, 2017

Extraordinary Desserts : The Sweetest place in San Diego

I frequently visit Extraordinary Desserts with my friends because besides of sharing our weekly girl talk we crave a dessert once in a while, and for a sweet tooth this place is perfection. Extraordinary Desserts began in 1988 with a 10 seat restaurant and a dessert and coffee menu in the Balboa Park Neighborhood. It […]

April 13, 2017

Deferred Action, a historic moment for SD “DREAMers”

SAN DIEGO.- It's a historic moment for all undocumented youths (DREAMers) looking to get a shot at the "American dream". Starting last Wednesday, the US government will start processing requests for thousands of students to apply for the Deferred Action program that will grant temporary protection allowing them to obtain a work or student permit […]

April 13, 2017

Cabo San Lucas’ History as a Tourist Destination

By Chris Sands Via Baja.com "It was a sad little town, for a winter storm and a great surf had wrecked it in a single night. Water had driven past the houses, and the streets of the village had been a raging river." So wrote John Steinbeck after a visit in 1940, when Cabo San […]

April 13, 2017

LAJA Restaurant : Chef Jair Tellez’s homage to Valle de Guadalupe

The last two courses consisted of two different desserts. The first was a velvety panna cotta with nectarine sorbet. The Nectarine sorbet was incredibly refreshing, and perfect for the summer time. My spoon just glided through the panna cotta leaving it almost effortless to construct the ideal bite. The last course of the meal was […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos lose on injury time own goal

The game appeared to heading to the end with both teams playing for a tie. But an own goal by Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles defender Richard Ruiz helped host Celaya FC to a 2-1 win. Ruiz tried to block a Celaya shot during second half injury time of a Copa MX match up in Celaya, Guanajuato. […]

April 13, 2017

Ensenada among the “101 Best Places to Eat in the World”

Ensenada's iconic seafood stand "La Guerrerense" made it to Newsweek's the "101 Best Places to Eat In the World". [/p] Inside the weekly edition from August 13 to 20, the culinary-themed article featured on the cover, lists gastronomic spots throughout the world, based on recommendations made by 53 renowned chefs including Anthony Bourdain, who early […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos announce Apertura home schedule changes

Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles is in the midst of a busy schedule. It is not only four weeks into the Apertura regular season tournament. It is also competing in the Copa MX domestic tournament. The Xolos travel to face Celaya FC Tuesday night in the second leg home-and-away series of the tournament featuring teams from the […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican drug lord “El Chapo” gets his own rap theme

It could've been expected from any Norteño band, especially from those who make a living out of singing about drug trafficking, but, surprisingly, this time a rapper from the United States is the one singing about the Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Song "El Chapo" features the life story from the leader of […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico hosts United States in friendly at Azteca

Its Under-17 team reached the knockout round of the 2005 World Cup but lost to the Netherlands. Mexico? It beat Brazil 3-0 in the championship match. The U.S. Under-17 squad then failed to qualify to last year's World Cup. Mexico? It beat Uruguay 2-0 in the final. What about the Under-20s? The United States didn't […]

April 13, 2017

Seven historic medals for Mexico

Mexico outdid its best Olympic performance after winning seven medals in London 2012. Soccer, Diving, Archery and Tae Kwon Do were the disciplines that won an award for their country during these summer games. The Mexican Olympic selection conquered the gold after defeating the Brazilian team two goals to none. Oribe Peralta scored both times […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos players called for US-Mexico friendly at Azteca

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann released the list of 22 players that will be on the roster when the Americans take on Mexico in a friendly at Estadio Azteca Wednesday. And two of those players on that list are starters for Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles. Defender Edgar Castillo and midfielder Joe Corona are part of Klinsmann's […]

April 13, 2017

Deckman’s in Mexico’s Wine Country

At my age, birthdays become less about partying and more about celebrating: celebrating good friends, good luck and a good life that has become so much richer because I live in Baja California. So, how appropriate was it that my dear pal, Jo Ann Knox Martino, took me to Baja's wine country – the Valle […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos give up late goal, tie in Pachuca

The shot came virtually out of nowhere. It caught Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles' defense off guard. The shot sailed past Xolos goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo into the back of the net. It was Nery Castillo's left-footed blast in the 89th minute that changed what appeared to be a Tijuana victory into a 2-2 draw against host Pachuca […]

April 13, 2017

March for Peace, from Tijuana to Washington

TIJUANA.- The Peace Convoy led by poet and activist Javier Sicilia will depart this weekend the San Diego-Tijuana area to travel through 27 cities in the US having Washington as ending point. From August 12 to September 12, activists, community members and violence victims will try to showcase the problems Mexico is facing after declaring […]

April 13, 2017