Peña Nieto’s domestic abuse on the spotlight

Through her Twitter account, actress Laura Zapata informs that the presidential candidate aggressively attacked his wife Angélica Rivera,also an actress, last may. In order to recover, declares Zapata, Angélica Rivera went to the Ángeles Hospital in Mexico City, where she paid for an entire floor of the building. Rivera's stay in said Hospital had already […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:04 AM PDT

Popotla Fishing Village – Off the Beaten Track

Many have heard of Puerto Nuevo, a lobster village, an adventure in eating experiences. Few, however, have the same pleasure of knowing Popotla, Km 38. Just south of Baja Studios there is an arch and a dirt road leading into a little village full of tiny eateries and curio shops. Unlike Puerto Nuevo, much more […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:04 AM PDT

Bersin asks for shared responsibility regarding immigration

He respects Mexico's decision about the Tijuana-San Diego border. About the Mexican Government closing the crossing border known as Puerta México next October, he explained that, even if that's not what it was agreed to in the beginning, he respects the "change of plans". "We are living a situation where Mexico is telling us to […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:04 AM PDT

Arizona immigration law: a victory for all and a defeat too

When the United States Supreme Court's ruling over Law S.B. 1070, known to some by "Arizona's Anti-immigration Law", was announced advocates and opponents alike called it a victory. The decision rejected parts of the law but approved one of its items: Arizona's State Police will be able to look up the migratory status of any […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Javier Bardem and Thalía will get a star

Mexican singer Thalía and Spanish actor Javier Bardem are the only two Hispanic artists whose star will be unveiled this 2013 on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The list, composed by 24 artists encompassing television, music, motion pictures, theater and radio, was made public by Hollywood's Chamber of Commerce. "I just saw a webcast of the […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Cataviña – World Class Cuisine in Baja

The courses continued on the hearty path, and now is the time to wipe your mouth if you have started to drool a bit. The next plate to come out was Sole wrapped in a zucchini carpaccio with a lime sauce, tomatoes and black olives. At first I didn't want to ruin the presentation, but […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Xolos face Club America at Qualcomm Stadium

Members of Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles are spending a lot of time on a sandy beach under clear, sunny skies these days. Warm days cooled by the Gulf of California breeze at the beachfront tourist city of Mazatlan, Mexico are also part of their summer agenda. But don't think the Xolos are there on vacation. Far […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Mexican Wine and the American Woman

*Jo Ann's Zinfandel and Nebbiolo wines, created in Baja The birds had almost caused an irrevocable accident…but what a lucky accident it turned out to be for me! I entered my wine into a blind-tasting at the invitation of the winemaker at La Casa Vieja. I did it just for the fun and experience…and imagine […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

“Zorrita” defeated by Matthysse

LOS ANGELES.- In a tough match and with adrenaline pumping high, Argentinean contender Lucas Matthysse(31-2, 29 KO's) lived up to expectations by knocking down Mexican rival Humberto "Zorrita" Soto (58-8-2, 34 KO's) in the 5th round earning for himself a chance at disputing the WBC's Super Lightweight title. On the first two rounds the Mexican […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

International casting call for models

TIJUANA – A great opportunity for models is coming up. Innovative fashion designers are looking for female models that can showcase the border region's dynamic style. They are hosting a casting call on Saturday, July 7, in Tijuana. The selected models will star in a fashion show on Oct. 14 during the conference called Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

7th Caesar Salad Festival in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- More than 15 restaurants will offer their best dishes this Sunday afternoon in the 7th installment of the Caesar Salad Festival on Revolution Avenue between the 3rd and 5th street starting at noon and until 10 pm. There will be no cover charge. It is an effort by CANIRAC (National Chamber of the Restaurant […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Case of mistaken son of “El Chapo” shows the dangers of displaying prisoners

The case of the wrongly identified "son of el Chapo", who was detained and presented as such to the press last Thursday by authorities only to back down a day later, is a clear example of the dangers of exhibiting prisoners before they are judged, according to human rights advocates and information experts. "It's paradigmatic […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Lopez breaks Ortiz’s jaw in upset victory

LOS ANGELES.- Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez will have to wait to star in a big pay per view event in Las Vegas; at least that's what people are saying after Josesito López (30-4, 18 KO's) gave the shock of the year by knocking favorite Víctor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KO's) during the fight's 9th round. Not only […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Tijuana’s pride, the Caesar Salad

TIJUANA.- On the afternoon of Sunday 24, thousands of people gathered in the heart of Tijuana to taste one of its emblematic dishes: The Caesar Salad. The 7th edition of the festival that honors the famous salad created in Tijuana expected over 4 thousand people and the goal was met. Attendees slowly made their way […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

IFE launches Mobile App to keep track of Mexican elections results

Mobile device users will be able to follow the vote counting of the upcoming Mexican elections through the Program of Electoral Preliminary Results' (PREP by its initials in Spanish) official app. The tool was presented by the Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) itself and is already available for free download at the Apple's AppStore. According to […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Arrested man is not son of “El Chapo”

MEXICO.- Mexican authorities confirmed that "testing" conducted to discover the identity of the two men captured last Thursday by the Marine revealed that neither of them is an offspring of drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán as initially reported. "After conducting the necessary examinations to know their identity, it has been determined that the two […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Up to 3 months to settle case of supermarket votes in the mexican elections

MEXICO.- A few hours ago Mexican newspaper La Jornada informed that the Attorney’s Office Specialized in Dealing with Electoral Offenses (FEPADE in Spanish) could take up to three months to resolve the case of the Soriana store credit cards. In addition, judges could reject the case if the vote buying is not proved. The toughest […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Identity of ‘El Chapo’s son questioned in Mexico

MEXICO CITY.- Mexican authorities announced today that they are in the process of investigating to "confirm beyond doubt" the identity of the two young men detained last Thursday, one of which was originally identified as the "alleged son" of Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. The information was released amidst doubts concerning the true […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

Black Hondo : Folk, Country and Rock and Roll

With an atmosphere of mixed melancholy and happiness, as in 60's rock and roll, Black Hondo (a san diegan band born in 2008), presents its first EP, a material with six songs loaded with folk, country and a rock and roll inspired by some bands of this pioneer genre at that time. Its first track […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:03 AM PDT

“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 at 7:02 AM PDT