A homecoming of sorts for former Xolos Coach

The chants came reigning down from the stands at Estadio Caliente last September. "Fuera, fuera, fuera." Out, out, out. Those were the harsh words directed at the man displayed on the stadium's new sparkling video screen. That would be Joaquin del Olmo, Club Tijuana Xoloitzchuintles former coach. He was the man that had led the […]

April 13, 2017

Congressmen, activists demand answers from Border Patrol

SAN DIEGO.- Two documentaries broadcasted nationally by PBS on its "Need to Know" TV show, have shined light on cases of authority abuse by the Border Patrol (BP) gaining, for the first time, the attention of the US congressmen. One of them presents the case of Anastasio Hernández, a Mexican worker murdered back in 2010 […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican president to visit Ensenada on Friday

STAFF.- The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, will visit the Guadalupe Valley, in Ensenada, next Friday according to the Social Communications Department of the State Government. Calderón will inaugurate the Wine Museum as well as meeting with local authorities to tackle border issues. This will be the President’s second visit to Baja California this […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico claimed silver and bronze in Women’s Archery

The archery event ended amazingly for the Mexican shooters. The Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed the feat Mexican archers pulled off today. Aída Román who beat her fellow countrywoman Marinia Avitia during the semifinal round went face to face against Ki Bo from Korea for the Olympic gold. Though the first set of the final round […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Mariscos Progressive Meal

The final savory stop was at Erizo for pescado-mango tostadas. Honestly even being on a food crawl, I could have eaten 5 of these. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves with an ice cold beer, and even ordering more options from the menu. *More information here. Tepoznieves was the perfect stop to cool […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos earns first Copa MX win

Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles earned its first win in the Torneo de Copa Tuesday night. The Xolos needed a goal by Adolfo Dominguez in the 50th minute to beat host Merida FC 1-0 in the second leg of the first round series. Tijuana leads Group 6 of the domestic tournament featuring First and Second Division teams […]

April 13, 2017

Global Entry now in SD Airport

SAN DIEGO.- Thousands of users will save time in their customs declaration when they arrive to the San Diego airport, a benefit from the "Global Entry" Trusted Traveler Network. Today, CBP officially introduced the automated self-service kiosks that travelers will use to "skip the waiting line" and speed up the identification process in international flights. […]

April 13, 2017

Another medal for Mexico in London 2012

London’s Aquatics Center delivered the silver medal to Mexico in 10m platform diving for a second day in a row; this time the honor comes from Paola Espinosa and Alejandra Orozco. Just yesterday their male counterparts Iván García and Germán Sánchez won the same award at the same event for Mexico. The Mexican female diving […]

April 13, 2017

A journey to Xolos

Greg Garza is somewhat of a journeyman. The 20-year-old has been to places where he had try and learn a different language, or at least understand a little bit of it. He has played soccer in three different continents. Garza, a native from Grapevine, Texas, has been to Brazil and Portugal, and now Mexico. All […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos for San Diego residents

SAN DIEGO.- Are you a Xolo fan living in San Diego? You have the chance of witnessing one of the most expected matches of the MX League 2012 Apertura Tournament right at home. Tijuana will be the host of historic team Pumas of the National Autonomous University of Mexico next Friday August 03 at 5:30 […]

April 13, 2017

“The Hobbit” is now a trilogy

This morning, director Peter Jackson confirmed through a Facebook release that "The Hobbit" production now includes another film making it a total of 3 more movies for "The Lord of the Rings" saga. Originally, the story was going to be split in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" to be premiered on December 14 of 2012 […]

April 13, 2017

London 2012: Mexico gets silver on Synchronized Diving

Mexico got its first reason to celebrate the 2012 Olympics when the duo formed by Iván García and Germán Sánchez won the silver medal in men's synchronized diving 10m platform (33 ft.). The Mexican youngsters didn’t let their country down. With patience and serenity they climbed positions after being on the 8th place for the […]

April 13, 2017

Pitaya: Legacy of a Lost Baja Culture

By Martina Via Baja.com [/p][/p] Traveling south into Mulege, you don't want to miss a very local fruit known as the Pitaya. Its history is as rich as the fruit, itself — luscious and vibrant as is the Pitaya, when it is sliced wide open. Pitaya is the fruit of the cactus. Way before recorded […]

April 13, 2017

Ensenada’s Estero: Nature’s Magic and a Resort Paradise

By Tom Gatch Via Baja.com [/p] The Punta Banda Estero at the southernmost end of Ensenada's Bahia de Todos Santos represents perhaps one of the most vibrant and unspoiled such ecosystems on the Pacific coast of North America. This timeless intertidal zone plays host to a plethora of organisms, which include numerous invertebrates, mollusks, marine […]

April 13, 2017

Tourism in Baja California heading on the right direction

For Escobedo, the boom of Baja Med cuisine has made local gastronomy an important tourist attraction. "The fact that Tijuana is being mentioned internationally helps a great deal to our region" he stated. In the same vein, he thinks this is just the beginning since every day they are more culinary schools in the state […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos embarrassed in Leon

It was supposed to be a chance to spoil a party. Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles visited Mexico's newest club in the First Division. Club Leon was making its home debut in its return to the Primera Division since being absent from Mexico's top league the last 10 years. The Xolos could have ruined that return. Instead, […]

April 13, 2017

‘Selena’ actress Lupe Ontiveros passes away

Mexican-American Actress Lupe Ontiveros, with a three decade career on the industry of television and motion pictures in the United States passed away today at 69, informed actor Jacob Vargas, who worked with her in the movie "Selena". "My friend Lupe Ontiveros has just passed away. May you rest in peace. Thanks for your great […]

April 13, 2017

Karl Strauss, the art of a good brew in San Diego

Last Sunday I had the opportunity of visiting the Karl Strauss brewery/grill in San Diego, CA. With a beautiful façade, I felt like I was stepping into the outfield of a baseball stadium. One would think this brewery is rather recent but it actually dates back to 1980; formally, though, it opened in 1989. It […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos travel to Leon for week 2 match up

The official website has the phrase on its welcome page. "El Rugido regresa a Primera Division." That's Spanish for "The roar is back in the First Division." The phrase is referring to Club Leon's recent promotion to Mexico's top flight league. Leon is back in the First Division where it once was an elite team, […]

April 13, 2017

Cuatro Cuatros: a window to Guadalupe Valley

Each and every one of them were constructed by fusing nature and architecture and using fabric, wood, steel and a touch of chic in the interior design to guarantee their warmth. On the way to the sea there is a temporary windowed balcony while the Boutique 26 Hotel is being built; the hotel will be […]

April 13, 2017