Michael Jackson featuring Pitbull

What would Michael Jackson say if he heard Pitbull's version of "Bad"? One could only have imagined, but the Cuban-American performer is already boasting about this new song. For the 25th anniversary of the King of Pop's "Bad" album, Pitbull released last weekend his take on the celebration. Along with DJ Buddha and Afrojack, Pitbull […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:17 AM PDT

Origins of the Guadalupe Valley’s Harvest Festival

• The grapevine harvest festival has become one of the main detonators of wine tourism. • Throughout the regions, the festivals change according to the harvest season. The word "vendimia" (Spanish for harvesting), comes from the Latin vindemia, which in turn is derived from vinea (vine) and the verb demere (to remove, to pull out, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:17 AM PDT

Up on the Hill in Ensenada: A View of Magical Punta Banda

On a calm day, the waters around La Bufadora turn Mediterraneanwith cool, clear turquoise hues that anoint the eyes of the weary. Weekend and retirement cottages are interspersed with the austere, tack-board houses of less affluent local residents. A crescent-shaped bay south of Ensenada's famous blow-hole, La Bufadora The grandiose dream of a seaside hacienda […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:17 AM PDT

East Cape’s Crossroads Country Club: More Baja Country than Club

By Dawn Pier Via Baja.com The owners of the Crossroads Country Club clearly have a sense of humor. While it is located at the crossroads of the Coast and Palo Escopeta Roads, smack dab in the middle of the East Cape and about as far from "civilization" as you can get, it is by no […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:17 AM PDT

The ultimate Baja´s wine valley playlist

Ever since the Neolithic or early Chalcolitic era, possibly more than 6,500 years ago, people have been enjoying wine. Wine was drunk by Egyptian pharaohs, Greek senators and Roman emperors who introduced wine cultivation to the regions that they ruled. Spanish conquistadors brought grape vines to Latin America. Spanish missionaries planted vines in California and […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:17 AM PDT

Casting in San Diego on Aug. 19 seeks great models

A great opportunity for models in San Diego is coming up. Renowned designer Louis Verdad and other designers are looking for female models that can showcase the border region's dynamic style. They are hosting a casting call on Sunday, Aug. 19, in San Diego, the second one in this region. Those selected will star in […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:17 AM PDT

Tourists feel safe in Baja California

SAN DIEGO.- Nearly 81 percent of Baja California visitors from the United States consider the state to be much safer than what the press says, as evidenced by the study "Tourism Trends" conducted by research agency CrossBorder Group. The report states that 51 percent of US tourists crossing the border into Tijuana perceive Baja California […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:16 AM PDT

Xolos outlast high powered Tigres

Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles held on to a 2-1 win against Tigres UANL Friday night at Estadio Caliente with first half goals by Fernando Arce and Alfredo Moreno to remain unbeaten at home this season. The Xolos survived a late surge by Tigres, one of Mexico’s top teams and a favorite to win the 2012 Apertura […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:16 AM PDT

Baja authorities want “Enhanced Licenses” as a border crossing document

SAN DIEGO.- Baja California authorities will insist in California-issued driving licenses to serve as a valid identity document to cross the border, said Tourism Secretary Juan Tintos Funcke during his visit to San Diego. At the end of his presentation at the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce state meeting he emphasized that this initiative would […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Xolos face Tigres UANL at Estadio Caliente

Carlos Salcido joked that he had tasted his Olympic gold medal. "I've already bitten the medal," Salcido said. "I can tell you it's real." Salcido didn't have to pinch himself to make sure he was part of Mexican soccer history. He was part of the Under-23 Mexican team that beat a heavy favorite Brazil in […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Extraordinary Desserts : The Sweetest place in San Diego

I frequently visit Extraordinary Desserts with my friends because besides of sharing our weekly girl talk we crave a dessert once in a while, and for a sweet tooth this place is perfection. Extraordinary Desserts began in 1988 with a 10 seat restaurant and a dessert and coffee menu in the Balboa Park Neighborhood. It […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Deferred Action, a historic moment for SD “DREAMers”

SAN DIEGO.- It's a historic moment for all undocumented youths (DREAMers) looking to get a shot at the "American dream". Starting last Wednesday, the US government will start processing requests for thousands of students to apply for the Deferred Action program that will grant temporary protection allowing them to obtain a work or student permit […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Cabo San Lucas’ History as a Tourist Destination

By Chris Sands Via Baja.com "It was a sad little town, for a winter storm and a great surf had wrecked it in a single night. Water had driven past the houses, and the streets of the village had been a raging river." So wrote John Steinbeck after a visit in 1940, when Cabo San […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

LAJA Restaurant : Chef Jair Tellez’s homage to Valle de Guadalupe

The last two courses consisted of two different desserts. The first was a velvety panna cotta with nectarine sorbet. The Nectarine sorbet was incredibly refreshing, and perfect for the summer time. My spoon just glided through the panna cotta leaving it almost effortless to construct the ideal bite. The last course of the meal was […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Xolos lose on injury time own goal

The game appeared to heading to the end with both teams playing for a tie. But an own goal by Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles defender Richard Ruiz helped host Celaya FC to a 2-1 win. Ruiz tried to block a Celaya shot during second half injury time of a Copa MX match up in Celaya, Guanajuato. […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Ensenada among the “101 Best Places to Eat in the World”

Ensenada's iconic seafood stand "La Guerrerense" made it to Newsweek's the "101 Best Places to Eat In the World". [/p] Inside the weekly edition from August 13 to 20, the culinary-themed article featured on the cover, lists gastronomic spots throughout the world, based on recommendations made by 53 renowned chefs including Anthony Bourdain, who early […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Xolos announce Apertura home schedule changes

Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles is in the midst of a busy schedule. It is not only four weeks into the Apertura regular season tournament. It is also competing in the Copa MX domestic tournament. The Xolos travel to face Celaya FC Tuesday night in the second leg home-and-away series of the tournament featuring teams from the […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Mexican drug lord “El Chapo” gets his own rap theme

It could've been expected from any Norteño band, especially from those who make a living out of singing about drug trafficking, but, surprisingly, this time a rapper from the United States is the one singing about the Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Song "El Chapo" features the life story from the leader of […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM PDT

Mexico hosts United States in friendly at Azteca

Its Under-17 team reached the knockout round of the 2005 World Cup but lost to the Netherlands. Mexico? It beat Brazil 3-0 in the championship match. The U.S. Under-17 squad then failed to qualify to last year's World Cup. Mexico? It beat Uruguay 2-0 in the final. What about the Under-20s? The United States didn't […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:14 AM PDT

Seven historic medals for Mexico

Mexico outdid its best Olympic performance after winning seven medals in London 2012. Soccer, Diving, Archery and Tae Kwon Do were the disciplines that won an award for their country during these summer games. The Mexican Olympic selection conquered the gold after defeating the Brazilian team two goals to none. Oribe Peralta scored both times […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:14 AM PDT