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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Push and Shove” the new record from No Doubt.
The musical group from Anaheim California, No Doubt, announced that their new cd "Push and Shove" will be available on September 25th and the first single will arrive on July 16th under the title "Settle down". The news surfaced on their official Facebook account and the message was signed by all the band member.It also […]
Horno 320, not your typical pizza place
The smell of the salty air, and view of the Pacific ocean never gets old. During the summer, being able to enjoy a meal outside is one of my favorite things. To be completely honest with you, we dont make it to the beach, nearly as often as I would like to. The weather has […]
Mexico to emulate SD Family Justice Center
SAN DIEGO. – Authorities in Mexico plan to open 27 justice centers for women before the end of the year, based on the model of the San Diego Family Justice Center. For this reason, last week, 29 Mexican consultants were visiting the region to be trained in order to open these centers which aim to […]
Leftist Presidential Candidate Ahead in the Polls
After Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador appeared in the analysis program "Tercer Grado" saying that he has data that puts him in first place on the electoral preference, today appeared two surveys that could confirm that information. Some people doubt about the data truthfulness saying that if previous polls were not trustworthy, there was no reason […]
Peña Nieto worries US leaders
A few days after the British newspaper "The Guardian" revealed an alliance between Televisa and Enrique Peña Nietos team to promote his image and become president of Mexico, today Wikileaks backs that information and The New York Times also talks about the concern experienced by the U.S. government facing the outlook that shows Peña Nieto […]