Obama and the Immigration Reform

WASHINGTON. – In an interview today with Colombian radio station La W. The U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned that he cares about the Hispanic community and remains committed to an immigration reform, and said "I have kept my promises through the Dream Act when it comes to ensuring that children are not deported, and also […]

April 13, 2017

Carl Demaio, a threat to the latin community?

On Friday October 26, Councilmember David Alvarez met with active members of the Latino community. This was regarding the upcoming elections and the issues the community has with Carl Demaio with the possibility of him being the elected as Mayor of San Diego. This is because it feels like he is a huge threat to […]

April 13, 2017

San Felipe Shrimp Festival: Family Fun on the Sea of Cortez

Shelli Read Via Baja.com San Felipe is always a great destination for vacationers and the San Felipe Shrimp Festival is a perfect time to enjoy the fresh-caught crustaceans for which San Felipe is know. This year's 20th celebration is November 1-4, 2012. With local chefs creating delicious dishes, it's definitely a one-of-a-kind culinary experience you […]

April 13, 2017

“Day of the Dead” celebrated in the United States

According to Martinez Amador, "with the arrival of the apostolic Roman Catholicism to Mexico it generated another process of syncretism, which also adopted the death cult of the Aztec civilization. As part of the identity of Mexico, it worships not life but death, a reality which not only coexists but also turns out to be […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana’s Xolos qualifies for playoffs

MORELIA, MICHOACAN.- With a very good performance and knowing that they were playing against a very high level skilled team, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente tied 1-1 againts Monarcas Morelia, which places them in first place again on the general leader boards in the competition, and makes them the first team to qualify to the […]

April 13, 2017

Sauber Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez on the spot light

INDIA.- Formula one race car driver Sergio Perez earned the 8th position today for the Grand Prix of India, and qualified his performance as "very good" , and assured that his performance tomorrow will improve by one or two positions more. "It's about good positioning, and the team has done a great job, I'm very […]

April 13, 2017

Take the party of the road on Halloween

To avoid tragic accidents in this Halloween season, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department will coordinate the "Take the party of the road "operation, with the purpose to avoid car accidents. This is because around this time of the year, especially Halloween, are some of the most deadly nights of the year because of alcohol […]

April 13, 2017

Danger Alto Kalibre: Mexican Rap at its best

As he continues to share his enthusiasm for rap, Danger pulls out a cigarette and his fingers toys with it. "My craft is to Rap when I'm out of my hometown, when I am in it, I'm an activist, creating programs for the youth of social integration and platforms for new talents in my environment […]

April 13, 2017

‘Shine On Baja’ Lights Up Baja’s Pacific Coast from Tijuana to Ensenada

By Carla White Via Baja.com On Nov. 3, 2012, the sun will set at 5:49 p.m. Assuming fair weather, the western sky will transition from fiery orange and fuschia hues to the deepest purple-black of night. This is the time when the northwestern coastline of Baja California is peaceful, illuminated every few miles by light […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana in a nutshell

There are two Tijuanas: that of the locals, and that of the rest. The true Tijuana belongs only to the oldest families, the grandparents and great grandparents of Tijuana. The view from outside, on the other hand, tends to come into focus through fantasy, stereotype and cliché. But it is the outsider world that in […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana’s Xolos look to continue their undefeated streak

TIJUANA, BC. – With the main goal to continue on an undefeated streak, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is looking to qualify for the playoffs of the Mexican soccer league and also for the Copa Libertadores tournament, but first they will play again this Saturday against Monarcas Morelia. With a victory the team would not […]

April 13, 2017

U.S. and Mexico border: How to get to “El Chaparral”

Since December 2010 the project that was initiated with the purpose to speed up border traffic, and improve traffic conditions for entry into and out of Mexico and the United States from the San Ysidro border, is about to start and serve its purpose. A date for "El Chaparral" to be in full operation has […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana-San Diego region is ‘an enormous opportunity’

The Tijuana-San Diego area can become a formidable economic mega region, influential speakers from distinct fields said over and over again during Tijuana Innovadora, which ended with a joyous celebration Sunday night. But that transformation cannot happen without the active participation of the city´s residents, they agreed. "This conference showed, particularly to our young people, […]

April 13, 2017

Boxing : “Champion of the Decade” will it be Marquez or Pacquiao?

The next fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez has caused some controversy with boxing fans since it' announcement due to many factors as where the fight would be held, the judges involved, and also because in this next fight, the winner will considered as the champion of the decade, and without any doubt […]

April 13, 2017

Police officers are more likely to shoot Hispanics

SAN DIEGO. – According to the study, it showed a biased hierarchy against Hispanics and other minorities, whenever a police officer decides to shoot a suspect who is considered arm and dangerous. According to an analysis done by the University of Colorado at Boulder and the San Diego State University, they concluded that Hispanics were […]

April 13, 2017

Voters in the U.S. are being intimidated and misinformed

On November 6th citizens of the United States will be voting for their next president that will take office for the next four years, and with this date coming up fast almost days away, both political parties are informing voters of certain tactics that may be used to confuse and misinform them. Now with three […]

April 13, 2017

Hiking and Mountain Biking Near La Paz, Baja California

By Kennia Coronel Via Baja.com [/p] Beyond the city limits of La Paz, an intricate system of dirt roads and single trails spreads through the desert connecting rancherias, beaches and little towns. Through these old paths, rancheros used to travel to visit other communities– hidden like oases in the middle of nowhere–and still herd their […]

April 13, 2017

Baja Beer Judges Wanted!

Judges from the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) organization are the ones who are in charge of judging any professional beer drinking contest. This organization first came to Baja in 2011 for the Baja Beer Fest that was held in Ensenada, and had the author of "How to Brew" John Palmer as a special guest […]

April 13, 2017

Mexicans : In or Out of the United States?

This past Tuesday an investigative report done by the Colegio de la Frontera Norte (Mexico) and Southern California University Tomas Rivera Institute Policy said that the number of immigrants that crossed the border illegally had increased in 2012. It is estimated that around 11.7 million of Mexicans live in the United States, and that figure […]

April 13, 2017

Cervical cancer affects mostly Latinas in the U.S.

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is stressing the importance of cervical cancer exams for Latinas, since this is the group of women who have the higher rates of cervical cancer, and the yearly exams are very essential for every woman’s health. Obviously this is not a problem that only affects Latinas, and being […]

April 13, 2017