State ‘slams door’ on prisoners’ calls

TIJUANA – In the first such measure in Mexico, a new electronic system has been implemented that blocks transmissions from cell phones and radios coming from inside the state prison here. The goal is to put an end to the extortions that prisoners are able to carry out against families in the community, said the […]

April 13, 2017

Mexicans in U.S. encouraged to vote

A campaign to encourage Mexican citizens who live in the United States to vote in Mexico's presidential elections next year kicked off Monday in San Diego. The director of Mexico's autonomous Federal Electoral Institute (IFE), which coordinates federal elections, announced the start of the outreach campaign during a visit to the Mexican Consulate in San […]

April 13, 2017

13 members of crime cell arrested

TIJUANA – An anonymous phone tip led authorities to a criminal cell believed to be working for the Sinaloa cartel in Ensenada and Rosarito Beach, state officials announced. Authorities arrested on Saturday a total of 13 people, among them a couple who allegedly led the cell and two of their children, who in initial statements […]

April 13, 2017

Rare chance to see soccer icons in SD

Unless there's a last-minute surprise, David Beckham and Landon Donovan will play in San Diego against the Tijuana Xolos this week. "We are bringing our full roster," said Patrick Donley, director of communications of Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy. The Galaxy will take on the Xoloitzcuintles de Tijuana in an exhibition match at Torero Stadium […]

April 13, 2017

Desperate teams clawing for a win

The duel between the Raging Devils and wounded Eagles is the most interesting match-up this weekend in Mexico’s Clausura Tournament. The Diablos Rojos Toluca are trying to recover from a devastating 3-2 loss at home to Necaxa Rayados. The Diablos took a 2-0 half-time lead only to allow three goals in the second half by […]

April 13, 2017

Migrants sentenced in drowning deaths

Two Mexican men were sentenced Friday each to five years in a U.S. prison for their roles in a boat-smuggling attempt near Torrey Pines State Beach last year that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented immigrants. The two victims, Marbilia Mejia, 18, of Guatemala, and José Ortiz, 34, of Mexico, were among 20 immigrants […]

April 13, 2017

Lanes to be closed by end of year

The $577 million expansion of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which was celebrated Thursday at a groundbreaking ceremony, will become more noticeable in November when authorities begin closing northbound lanes for construction. Meanwhile, a new pedestrian bridge and a new SENTRI enrollment center next to the San Ysidro crossing are expected to open next […]

April 13, 2017

Plot thickens for quarterfinal games

The San Diego Section boys soccer playoffs began Tuesday night and there were a few surprises coming out of the first round that helped set up some interesting match ups for Friday's quarterfinal games. Here's a quick view at the upcoming boys quarterfinal matches: Division I Chula Vista (14-7-3) at San Pasqual (18-3-2), 5 p.m. […]

April 13, 2017

It’s safe to come back, officials say

TIJUANA – In an effort to promote Baja California as a safe place for tourists, officials plan to distribute brochures with contact information for local mayors and police chiefs to people planning to visit the Mexican state. Baja California plans to circulate the green passport-looking brochures as early as this week in California, Nevada and […]

April 13, 2017

Teams begin bid for CIF supremacy

Months of training and practice are over. The San Diego Section playoffs began Tuesday for high school soccer boys’ teams and Wednesday for the girls’ teams in Division I through V en route to the championships on March 5. Here is guide to the girls’ teams, which includes the newly added Division 5 for smaller […]

April 13, 2017

When fun turns into nightmare

One a recent weekend, the tourist strip of avenida Revolución was virtually empty at midnight. However, a gambling center where clients can place bets and play on machines, between Third and Fourth streets, was jammed. Inside, TV screens blared various sports games, there was lively music, and everything was painted in bright colors. And then […]

April 13, 2017

Remains found in new ‘Pozolero’ site

Tijuana. – Federal investigators on Monday found human remains on an isolated country house perched on a hill where a confessed criminal said he disposed of as many as 60 bodies, a leading activist said. After two days of excavation, investigators for SIEDO, the federal agency that targets organized crime, found the remains in a […]

April 13, 2017

High school teams begin CIF playoffs

Months of off-season training for some. Weeks of playing with club teams for others. Another three months of playing with their high school teams. That is the list of activities that most high school soccer players go through every year. And there might not be something as exciting for these players than the San Diego […]

April 13, 2017

Need a break from high gasoline costs?

The spike in gasoline prices is once again raising the question for San Diego-area drivers: Is it worth it to fill up in Tijuana? Regular unleaded gasoline south of the border, labeled Magna, costs about $3.10 per gallon (8.92 pesos per liter), premium costs $3.54 per gallon (10.18 pesos per liter); and diesel costs $3.13 […]

April 13, 2017

Police free two kidnapping victims

TIJUANA.- The state’s anti-kidnapping unit freed a man and a woman who had been held captive for three days. The kidnappers had threatened to cut off their heads if their family members did not pay a ransom of 8,200 dollars for each victim. The state Attorney General’s Office announced Saturday night that the special unit […]

April 13, 2017

One person dies in rainstorm in Tijuana

TIJUANA – The strong rain that pounded the region Friday night and early Saturday left at least one person dead from an accident at a bus stop and chased more than 20 people from their flooded homes, authorities said. During the storm around 1:55 a.m. Saturday, a driver lost control of his vehicle, which struck […]

April 13, 2017

Tough police leader resigns in Baja California

TIJUANA – The hard-nosed, former military leader widely credited with reining in drug traffickers has resigned the state job he held for just one month. In a statement issued Friday night, retired Lt. Col. Julián Leyzaola said he was resigning as deputy director of the Public Safety agency for personal reasons. "I urgently need to […]

April 13, 2017

América vs. Morelia makes for TV drama

The so called rivalry between Mexico's two largest TV networks spills onto the soccer field when Club América faces Morelia Monarcas. It is called a rivalry between networks because Televisa owns América and TV Azteca owns Morelia. In what's regarded as the game of the week, the teams face each other in a Week 7 […]

April 13, 2017

Cartels crumbling in Tijuana

TIJUANA – The drug cartels that once ruled parts of the border region have disintegrated to the point where they are no longer able to operate effectively, declared one of the officials most responsible for fighting them in the last few years. Julián Leyzaola, deputy director of the state's Department of Public Safety, said that […]

April 13, 2017

Video: Need a warm-up?

During these rainy days nothing tastes better than a warm chicken soup, and if it is creamy it's even better. Full of protein and vegetables this cream is a complete meal. Your family will love this simple and delicious soup. See video in Spanish Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 2 celery stalks finely chopped […]

April 13, 2017