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

Tijuana celebrates Mexican Olympic gold

TIJUANA.- "Where are they? Where are they, the Brazilians who were going to beat us?", that was the chant of hundreds of Tijuanenses gathered earlier on Saturday at the Cuahutémoc traffic circle in Zona Río to celebrate the historic gold medal Mexico just won at the Olympic Games. This morning the whole country got up […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s golden generation lives up to name

Luis Fernando Tena walked on to the playing field after the sound of the final whistle Saturday. Mexico's Olympic team coach made the sign of the cross, touching his forehead, chest, and each shoulder then kissed his right thumb. He then continued walking to meet his players celebrating at midfield. Tena thanked the heavens for […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico wins first soccer gold medal

It can be a matter for debate. Mexico beat Brazil 2-1 Saturday in the Gold medal match of the 2012 London Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium. Oribe Peralta scored 29 seconds into the match and again in the 75th minute to give Mexico its first medal of any kind in Olympic soccer and it gave […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos looking for first road win

The last time Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles played a game on the road it was a disaster. At least that's how the club and its fans saw it. A 4-0 loss at Leon was not what the Xolos were anticipating of their first away match in the 2012 Apertura tournament. Tijuana is back on the road […]

April 13, 2017

Could Ensenada become the wine capital of Latin America?

For Juan Tintos Funcke, Tourism Secretariat of Baja California, the museum will add to Ensenada's touristic appeal, not only that, it will become a symbol to the area's residents themselves. "It's for natives and tourists alike. It will help to reassert our identity as bajacalifornianos, something that represents us worldwide is the wine", stated the […]

April 13, 2017

La Pilita — Organic Food Truck Extraordinaire in Rosarito

By Derrick Chinn Via Baja.com [/p][/p][/p][/p] Amazing roadside food is a given south of the border, and I'd be lying if I were to say some of my most memorable meals — for better or worse — hadn't been conceived within the belly of some four-wheeled steel beast. But Rosarito's flagship organic food truck was […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos hold rare regular season practice in Chula Vista

But there was one Xolos player who appeared to draw more attention from the crowd. That would be midfielder and Sweetwater High alum Joe Corona. "It's amazing, the impact that you have on a lot of kids," Corona said as he walked to his car in the parking lot. "How the look up to you, […]

April 13, 2017

The Lion’s Share : a door to another place in the heart of San Diego

We were served three sliders and the meat was juicy, cooked medium rare and well-seasoned, served with smoked Gouda cheese and red onion marmalade. I definitely recommend it. I made a reservation for my second visit but apparently it wasn’t scheduled so they seated us at the bar. It turned out to be better. We […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico makes history and goes for gold!

For the first time in Mexico’s history, they are in the final round of the Olympic Games after defeating Japan 3 to 1 in men’s soccer at the Wembley Stadium, in England. With the victory, the Mexican team secures a medal in the summer tournament and is currently waiting for a contender to be decided […]

April 13, 2017

Dining in ‘The Nest’: El Nido is Baja’s Authentic Grill-House

By Tom Gatch Via Baja.com For many, there is probably no culinary aroma on the planet more alluring than that of prime meat roasting on a grill over glowing coals. It is a smell capable of touching a primal nerve that harkens all the way back to the cave. And, if the fire below happens […]

April 13, 2017

Monte Xanic, the new generation of wine in Baja

There are a lot of other things changing in the wine industry besides the cultural aspects of it. Evidently, there are technological innovations in grapevine cultivation, but there are also other phenomena inconceivable until very recently. "Two weeks ago we had a tasting through Twitter and we involved 7,000 people; it is the biggest tasting […]

April 13, 2017

10 Tequilas you should try now (Part 2)

The Top 5 Tequilas are all showstoppers. These Tequilas are not only great but they have subtleties you may not expect. My advice to you is to drink them slowly and let all the flavors develop. 5.-Tequila Fortaleza Blanco ($50) An old school Tequila made by Guillermo Erickson Sauza. This is beautifully made, aromas of […]

April 13, 2017

Baja hosts their annual wine festivities

August 11th: – 2nd "Visitas Enológicas" to various Vineyards in the region starting at 9:00am. – Verbena Popular at Bodegas de Santo Tomás at 2:00pm. This is a festival that will feature various artistic expressions, including music from different local groups, games, food tasting, house wines and wines from other local wineries. This event is […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos scored early outclassing Pumas

TIJUANA- Members of Mexican soccer club Pumas UNAM made their way on to the artificial turf at Estadio Caliente Friday night. Some walked, other jogged onto their respective side of the field for warm ups to the sounds of jeers from the sold out stadium. That was expected of the 20,773 in attendance that came […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos beat Pumas for milestone win

TIJUANA- Fans at Estadio Caliente whistled. They sang. They screamed for referee Erim Ulloa to blow the final whistle. The 20, 773 in attendance were eager to make the result a final. Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles was moments away from another milestone as member of the First Division, Mexico's top flight league. The whistle blew a […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico is looking for scholarship funds through cellphones

SAN DIEGO. – The Institute of Mexican Nationals Living Abroad (IME in Spanish) launched a national fundraising campaign aimed at collecting scholarship funds through donations made by text messages (SMS) today. The initiative belongs to the IME scholarships program launched by the Mexican government and will span the next 3 months during which any mobile […]

April 13, 2017