20 years of text messages

Every second, 192 thousand text messages are sent around the World. The SMS (Short Message Service) was an idea of Matti Makkonen, a communication system used with the GSM technology that Works today even with 3G and 4G. According to a study made by PEW and The American Life Project, sms are the most popular […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:50 AM PDT

Tijuana smells like playoffs

Xoloitzcuintles is practically in the playoffs of the mexican soccer league after defeating San Luis 1-0 on the game of last Saturday at the field of the Alfonso Lastras Stadium. Tijuana awaits for the results on the games of this weekend. If Pachuca and Jaguares lose, the red and black team will be officially in […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:50 AM PDT

“Transitions and nation-building are long processes” : Vicente Fox

Last Tuesday,April 17, former Mexican President Vicente Fox visited Tijuana, Mexico, in the 50th anniversary of CETYS, one of the most important colleges in Baja California. There he gave a lecture called "Challenges and opportunities for the Mexican youth in the XXI century", where he addressed students, faculty and special guests, discussing issues that went […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

Tijuana, host of the Real Estate Business Summit 2012

House investors and developers have a date in Tijuana during the 26 and 27 of April at the 2012 Real Estate Business Summit in Vía Corporativo and the new World Trade Center. "It's a space organized by INMOBILIARE, one of the most important magazines for leaders in design, construction, development, finance and commercialization" mentioned Héctor […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

Love is the perfect flavor at Valle de Guadalupe

We've heard wonders about Guadalupe Valley, "the wine route" is a must-do journey for the people of Baja and anyone else coming here to discover what the State offers. Little by little, "Baja-Med" Cuisine has earned a place within the Baja cuisine, but today we get closer to the heart of the valley in a […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

Drew Barrymore in the Guadalupe Valley

The actress Drew Barrymore has searched all of her life for emotional adventures of food and beverages, she found them at Guadalupe Valley in Baja California, according to the state's official site of tourism. On the Facebook account, "Descubre Baja California" (Discover Baja California), it was mentioned the idea of having her own vineyard, a […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

I want to strengthen ties with Mexico : Nathan Fletcher

In the middle of March, Nathan Fletcher announced that he would leave the Republican Party to compete as an independent candidate. The news catch the media attention, although according to the candidate, this decision was based on his search for a middle point, "no right or left wing", in his vision to rebuild the communities […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

The Electoral Circus

A couple of days ago started the broadcasting of spots where the political parties attacked each other to point out the missteps of the candidates for the presidency of Mexico. Additionally, there have been cases where there's a clear manipulation when it comes to promotional events and the guidelines that attendees have to follow to […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

What do the Xolos need?

TIJUANA.- With two matches to go, Xoloitzcuintles depends on itself to classify to the playoffs of the Mexican Soccer League. With six victories, six ties and three defeats, the red and black team owns the sixth position on the standings. The team requires four more points of the six possible ones to grab the golden […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

Rate of deported Guatemalans on the rise

EFE Agency.- The immigration authorities from Mexico and the United States have deported 21.056 undocumented Guatemalans in 2012, informed an official source. According to statistics from the General Direction of Immigration (DGM) that were publicized yesterday on the office's internet site, Mexico has deported by land, 11.261 undocumented Guatemalans that were looking to achieve the […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

The future of Mexican Tourism

One of the most important economical activities in Mexico is without a doubt Tourism. Out of the 31 States and a Federal District, 17 States have beach areas; additionally, beautiful scenarios in the mountains and colonial architecture in the center of the country, attractions to both national and foreign visitors. México is a country rich […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

Cheers Hillary Clinton!

The lack of rest after a long day at work affects everyone and politics aren’t the exception. During the VI Summit of the Americas last weekend, the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton was seen at the local bar "Café Havana", celebrating a birthday of one of her team members while she enjoyed a glass […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM PDT

New victims of smugglers traps

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alerted the community of Tijuana about a tactic used by organized crime to get people to cross drugs in this border. Through newspapers, ads are being placed hiring carriers apparently for legitimate companies. The reality is that smugglers are recruiting people who, without even knowing, will try to […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT

Authorities warn of immigration scams

SAN DIEGO. – Thousands of people see their dream of obtaining their legal residence in the United States frustrated due to scammers or "notarios" that make people believe they can arrange their migratory status in exchange for huge amounts of money. Immigration fraud is a crime trending upward in the San Diego County and the […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT

The Impact of the Latino Vote

Media such as TIME magazine, Republicans, and Democrats agree that the vote from the Latino community will be vital to decide the outcome on the next elections in the United States. Recently, civil associations made a call to all Latino migrants to apply for their American citizenships if they are in conditions to do it, […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT

April, the STD Awareness month

During the month of April, several campaigns will be taking place to promote a healthy sexuality in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it's estimated that 1 out of 2 youngsters that are sexually active, will suffer one of these diseases, and most of them without even knowing. […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT

A mix of taste and education

As a part of the big party in honor of the new grape harvest, the Festival of Shells and New Wine will take place at the Coral Marina Hotel in the city of Ensenada from April 20 to April 22. The effort plans to be a tribute to the shell culture by not only presenting […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT

An international celebration

How about an international party in Balboa Park? The Mingei International Museum will host an event that will offer a small preview of Baja California's lifestyle. The event will feature BajaMed food by chef Miguel Angel Guerrero, wines from the Guadalupe Valley, a music performance by Bostich+Fussible from Nortec Collective, live demonstrations by Alejandro Martínez […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT

The best Spring Break in five years

Baja California had the best spring break in five years by showing and important touristic affluence on its five municipalities. According to the tourism secretariat of the state, they welcomed 338 thousand visitors and the biggest concentration was on the beach area. The port of Ensenada showed an hotel occupation of 91%, a bigger number […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT

“Baja was a real education”

The border community will have another reason to watch the Travel Channel. Last monday the eight season of "No Reservations" premiered , presented by the always charming Anthony Bourdain, who recently traveled to know the gastronomy of Baja California. This chapter doesn't have a release date yet but it will show Ensenada's seafood and BajaMed […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:48 AM PDT