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Bikes, beer and bands reign in Tijuana fests
TIJUANA Residents and visitors are invited to a series of festivities to mark Tijuanas 122nd anniversary, with a wide range of events beginning Thursday. The events, announced by the Tijuanas Tourism and Convention Committee, include: Tijuana Bike Fest, June 30 to July 3, features motorcycle exhibits, acrobatics, concerts and bikini and tattoo contests, among […]
Unruffled Mexico dominates U.S. to win Gold Cup
PASADENA, – Things looked dim for Mexico in the Gold Cup final Saturday night. El Tri had fallen behind 2-0. The heavy favorite in the CONCACAF appeared in shock. It didn't have answers early on. But things changed in a matter of minutes. Pablo Barrera scored a goal in each half and Mexico rallied from […]
Mexico rallies from behind to clinch Gold Cup
PASADENA. – The sold-out crowd at the Rose Bowl erupted into delirium as Mexico rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday night against their old rival, the United States, 4-2. The United States scored two goals in the first half, by Michael Bradley and Landon Donovan. […]
Pride, respect at stake in Gold Cup final
PASADENA The United States and Mexico will meet for the fifth time in a Gold Cup final Saturday. It will be the third-straight time these two nations face each other in the region's top tournament. El Tri vs. the Stars and Stripes is an intense rivalry, one that perhaps could stack up against other rivalries […]
Iconic ‘Tin Tán’ comes to life in Tijuana exhibit
TIJUANA A collection of items and images are on exhibit here of the iconic artist who became a symbol to the generations of disillusioned Mexicans who immigrated to the United States searching for work. The artist, Germán Valdés, is better known as the character Tin Tán, from the golden era of Mexican cinema, 1942 […]
Police in Tijuana find cars stolen in San Diego
TIJUANA If youre the owner of the blue 2002 Jeep Wrangler stolen in Chula Vista in May, Baja California authorities have good news for you. They have found your vehicle. But if youre the owner of another vehicle stolen in San Diego County in the last few months, the news is not so good. […]
Overtime win sets up Mexico vs. U.S. Gold Cup final
However, Mexico controlled possession for the most part of a scoreless first half, creating a handful of scoring opportunities. The first one came early for El Tri. Left wing Andrés Guardado sent a left-footed shot from about 20 meters wide left in the fifth minute and Mexico had another clear shot in the 31st minute […]
Guide gets to the bottom of beers sold in Mexico
The experts analyzed products from Mexico, the United State, Europe and Asia, including well-known brands such as Corona, Dos Equis, Tecate, Budweiser, Heineken, Miller and Sapporo, among others. The Belgium brand Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor topped the list of the 12 best industrial and artisan beers, followed by Cucapá Barley Wine, bottled in Mexicali. "It has […]
Mexico has worst record of rights abuses, expert says
TIJUANA The remains of hundreds of would-be immigrants found in graves in northeast Mexico prove that that country is the greatest violator of the human rights of vulnerable groups, according to a leading Mexican researcher and U.N. special representative. "Behind every body found at one of these sites, which we continue to find in […]
U.S. looking for redemption against Panama
HOUSTON They say they have put it behind them. But it might be difficult to forget a loss to a Central American rival when that same foe is the only thing in the way from a Gold Cup final. The United States will have a shot at redemption Wednesday night when it takes on […]
‘Chicharito’ on familiar turf in Gold Cup semifinal
Houston.- The shot was a lob that bounced into the lower back corner of the net. The ball had sailed over goalkeeper Nick Rimando. It was a goal sent in with the tap of the right foot of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández. That moment is tattooed in Hernandez's mind. How could he forget that goal? It […]
One-fourth of foreclosures are in District 8
San Diego.- One in four houses being foreclosed in San Diego is in the city's predominantly Latino District 8 area, according to a study by a local research and advocacy group. The finding is contained in a report that is to be released Thursday by the Center on Policy Initiatives, a labor think tank that […]
Payments to former ‘braceros’ ready to claim
The compensation the Mexican government promised to former "braceros" or farm workers who toiled in U.S. fields decades ago in now available but thousands of men have not claimed it. That's according to María Elena Espinoza, from the non-profit agency Casa Familiar, which began registering the former workers who live in San Diego County in […]
Mexico allowed to replace suspended players
HOUSTON Mexico has been allowed to replace up to five of its suspended players in the Gold Cup and will fly three players to Houston on Monday. The region's ruling body (CONCACAF) announced through a statement late Sunday night that the Gold Cup Organizing Committee has allowed the replacements after evaluating the Mexican federation's request […]
Gas explosion injures 25 at Tijuana eatery
TIJUANA An attempt to steal copper pipes led to a gas leak that sparked a powerful explosion Sunday morning at an eastside restaurant that injured 25 people, 11 of them seriously, authorities said. The Fire Department responded at 9:05 a.m. to a report of a gas leak at the Palacio Cantón Chinese restaurant on Avenida […]
SD Council pays tribute to champs from North Park
The North Park soccer boys are on a roll. This week the San Diego City Council publicly recognized their feats, chief among them winning the state championship in their category in March. It's the latest tribute paid to the boys and their coach, Mario Ramírez. The Major League Soccer team Chivas USA hosted them at […]
Mexico advances to semifinals in Gold Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey Mexico is supposed to be the powerhouse in the region. Many consider it to be the top team in CONCACAF, the region's governing body. El Tri didn't play the part for a little more than a half Saturday night. Mexico overcame an early deficit with two second-half scores to clinch a […]
Backup goalie gets golden chance to shine
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey You probably won't see him on a television commercial anytime soon. He doesn't have an endorsement deal with a major corporation. He doesn't have women screaming out his name every time he steps on to the field. Alfredo Talavera is a reserved 28-year-old from the Mexican state of Jalisco. He is […]
New D.A. site gives access to active cases
San Diego.- Any person can access information about active cases being handled by the San Diego District Attorney's Office through the Internet. On Friday, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced the site, which the public will be able to use to obtain basic information about any criminal case the office is handling. "It's important the members […]
Up to $50,000 available for owners facing foreclosure
A federally funded program that began early this year is providing up to $50,000 in financial assistance to California residents who have fallen on hard times and are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. In San Diego County, the nonprofits Community HousingWorks, Neighborhood House Association and NovaDebt are assisting with applications for the […]