“DREAMers” possible target of immigration scams

SAN DIEGO.- Over 800,000 young people in the United States could benefit from a new immigration policy aimed to students. However, advocates are asking them to be wary of possible scammers who could be looking to take advantage of this situation. After President Barack Obama announced that he would stop the deportation of illegal immigrant […]

April 13, 2017

Son of “El Chapo” a key member of Sinaloa’s Cartel

Mexican authorities stated this Thursday that Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, captured today, was considered "one of the top leaders" of the Cartel of Sinaloa and a "key member" of that criminal organization. Moreover, according to the statement read by a military spokesman, Guzmán Salazar was "presumably in charge of handling the assets" of his 55 […]

April 13, 2017

Alleged son of “El Chapo” captured in Mexico

Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, son of Mexican capo Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known by his nickname "El Chapo", was captured today in the State of Jalisco in Mexico's west coast, according to the Mexican Secretary of Marine. In a brief press release, the Mexican dependency declared that the arrest was made this morning and it […]

April 13, 2017

WBO’s examination awards Pacquiao the victory

The revision conducted by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) over the debated victory by split decision of Timothy Bradley over Manny Pacquiao ended last Wednesday. After a panel of judges analyzed the match, it was concluded that the Philippine boxer was actually the winner of the night; even so, it was informed that the official […]

April 13, 2017

France sets its eyes on Baja

TIJUANA.- All through June 24 Baja California will be enjoying its first "French Week", an event looking to propel France's presence in this region. Baja California has become a point of interest for France for of its cultural diversity, wine production, and economic potential as well as its strong aerospace industry, explained Dr. Rodrigo Rodríguez, […]

April 13, 2017

Actor Robert Redford in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- Actor Robert Redford visited Tijuana's Culture Center (CECUT) on the afternoon of last Saturday (June 16) while on break from filming movie "All Is Lost" directed by J.C. Chandor in the Baja Studios located in Popotla, Rosarito Beach. An Oscar winner for best director, Redford will be in the region for the next three […]

April 13, 2017

San Diego’s economy bouncing back

SAN DIEGO.- The financial and mortgage crisis that sunk the region back in 2008 could be close to an end according to a recent study by the San Diego's Regional Chamber of Commerce. "This report is yet another positive sign of San Diego recovering faster than other cities from California and the country", stated a […]

April 13, 2017

El Chapo Guzmán, an entrepreneur of the likes of Zuckerberg

In its Sunday magazine the New York Times published an article about the "Chapo" Guzmán where they point out his great business skills; his organization, they say, makes as much as Facebook. This news makes sense according to Forbes' list which has been including him for the last four years. After Osama Bin Laden's death, […]

April 13, 2017

Light on Mexico’s media manipulation

Since movement "Yo soy 132" ("I am 132") was born, first with college students and now including citizens at large, one of the main requests was the democratization of the media. This week they made public a video titled "#Luz132" ("#Light132") demonstrating some of the best known cases of information mishandling by the media; they […]

April 13, 2017

Katsuya San Diego a sophisticated Japanese taste

Katsuya Restaurant opened its doors in San Diego at the beginning of 2012. Located inside the Andaz Hotel and with an area of 6,000 ft2, its concept was under the care of renowned designer Philippe Starck. The décor is the highlight of the restaurant. Fortune Cats greet you as soon as you walk into Katsuya, […]

April 13, 2017

July is Beer Brewing Month in Tijuana

TJ Beer Fest (presented by: Cervecería Tijuana) TJ Beer Fest is celebrating its 8th year in a row inside the Caliente Racetrack. The festival's selling point is the music, one of the main attractions being Beatlemania, a The Beatles tribute band; there is also a homage to Guns N' Roses and like every year, Javier […]

April 13, 2017

Chávez Jr. conquers in El Paso

EL PASO.- This was the night Julio César Chávez Jr. was working for. Against his toughest rival yet, the Sinaloa native got ready, found a way and smashed Irishman Andy Lee at 2 minutes and 21 seconds on the 7th round. In doing so, he managed to keep his WBC Middleweight belt in front of […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana, most hated city in the world?

TIJUANA.- More than a few were stunned by article citing Tijuana as the most hated city in the world. The list, compiled by CNN, also featured Los Angeles, Paris and Lima; the comment section quickly heated up with angry readers complaining against the author and the network itself. In Tijuana's case, defense came from its […]

April 13, 2017

Chávez vs Lee, sparks fly in El Paso

Last time Julio César Chávez Jr. (45-0-1, 31 KO's) fought in El Paso, Texas, he won his first boxing title. Today, after almost 6 years, Junior will get on the Sun Bowl ring to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) Middleweight Championship against the powerful Andy Lee (28-1, 20 KOs). That August night back in […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico cancels Baja resort project

MEXICO CITY.- Mexico's President Felipe Calderón announced this Friday that the Cabo Cortés tourism project to be located in Baja California Sur was canceled due to Spanish company Hansa Urbana not being able to confirm its sustainability. In his residence of Los Pinos, Calderón explained that there's no "absolute certainty" that the development, encompassing 3,800 […]

April 13, 2017

Vecchio, the new trendy nightclub in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- It was once the largest, most elegant movie theater of its time, but now, the iconic spot on Constitución Avenue in Tijuana, will house what is said to be one of the most innovative clubs in the region. After three years of planning, "Vecchio", which means "antique" in Italian, finally opened its doors last […]

April 13, 2017

A treasure in the Cheese Route of Baja

The history of Ojos Negros, Baja California's cheese is as old as the best of its product. It goes back to the end of the XIX century with arrival of Italian-Swiss Pedro Ramonetti to the region where he handcrafted a tradition that now, four generations later, is perpetuated by Marcelo Castro. The small family company […]

April 13, 2017

War on drugs’ negative results declining

While American citizens and tourists are asked to extreme precautions when visiting Mexico thanks to family and acquaintances of members of criminal organization "Zetas" being captured, Mexican President Felipe Calderón spoke to Wall Street Journal about the rates of violence dropping as a result of his war against drug cartels. During the first five months […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto’s team sued for fraud in the US

MEXICO.- Mexican newspaper "Reforma" released information today in relation to a lawsuit against central members of the presidential campaign team for Enrique Peña Nieto presented by José Luis Ponce de Aquino, Mexican-American businessman on the 7th of June. Defendants are Luis Videgaray, Coordinator of the Presidential Campaign; Roberto Calleja, PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) Spokesman; Erwin […]

April 13, 2017

Crime rates falling in San Diego : FBI

SAN DIEGO.- Violent and property crimes dropped in 2011 according to data revealed last Wednesday by the FBI. Even so, Carlsbad and Chula Vista have seen a light increase in offenses. For San Diego, violent crimes (robbery as well as sexual, aggravated and simple assault) are showing an incline of 9% compared to 2010. Murders […]

April 13, 2017