President of Mexico Felipe Calderon is rejected at the University of Texas

AUSTIN.- Several activists and students protested against the University of Texas of the possible hiring of current president of Mexico Felipe Calderon as a professor. In addition to the protest, there is a petition circulating on the internet asking for signatures, which they are hoping to gather more than 500,000 to back up this initiative. […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:27 AM PDT

César Chávez will be honored with National Monument.

WASHINGTON.- President Barack Obama will make an official announcement on October 8th of the National Monument in California, that will be dedicated to the memory of the civil rights activist César E. Chávez informed the White House today in a message. The monument which will be a project that will take a few years to […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:27 AM PDT

California legislator will review ‘’anti-Arizona’’ law after veto by Brown

WASHINGTON.- One day after California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed the ‘’anti-Arizona’’ bill, the California legislator Tom Ammiano offered to review the bill that would protect illegal immigrants from being subjected to federal status checks. The bill known as the ‘’anti-Arizona’’ would of prohibited law enforcement from verifying an individual’s immigration status that could possibly lead […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:27 AM PDT

Signature Cabo Cocktails

Directions: Combine the ingredients in a shaker, with ice. Shake a few times, strain and pour into a salt-rimmed margarita or martini glass. Guayaba Mojito, Hacienda Cocina y Cantina Regional Mexican Cuisine is the calling card of Hacienda Cocina y Cantina, the onsite restaurant at Hacienda Beach Club and Residences, and the homegrown flavors extend […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

California will issue driver’s licenses for deferred action recipients.

California governor signed the bill that will issue driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants who benefit from the so called deferred action law. AB 2189, law presented by the Los Angeles democratic assemblyman Gilbert Cedillo was signed last night by governor Jerry Brown, that will allow the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to accept the work […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Club Tengo Hambre: A roving supper club that explores the food and wine of Baja and beyond.

In celebration of the second annual Baja California Culinary Fest, on Saturday October 13th, Club Tengo Hambre will launch with their first tour "Gourmet Meets the Streets- Tijuana Taco Outing". The collective efforts of Bill Esparza of Street Gourmet LA, Jason Thomas Fritz of Tijuanalandia, and Antonio and Kristin Diaz de Sandi of Life and […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Downtown Tijuana recreated for Hangover 3

Apparently all the scenes of "The hangover 3" will not be filmed entirely in Tijuana as it was originally planned a few months ago. As it turns out the city of Nogales in Sonora is being recreated to resemble the corner of Latin America. Warner Brothers recreated the first block of the city of Sonora […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Los Cabos Open Golf Tournament

By Chris Sands Via Baja.com Local golfers are working on their waggles, and smoothing out the kinks in their putting strokes. The Open is coming to Los Cabos. No, not the US Open. Not the British Open. The Los Cabos Open Golf Tournament. If Bobby Jones were alive, he'd be shoving his plus fours in […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Top 5 Things to Do in La Paz, Baja California South

Top 5 Things to Do in La Paz: Spend the day at the beach 4. Spend the day at the beach:La Paz has many beautiful beaches, but two of the most visited are Balandra and Tecolote. The calm shallow waters of Balandra make this beach great for relaxing and swimming. Take a short walk to […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Querétaro 0–1 Xolos: Moreno breaks records and gives 3 points to Tijuana

QUERÉTARO, QUERÉTARO.- Breaking the net guarded by J. Castillo, and at the same time breaking the record of most goals scored by an Argentinian player in Mexico, Alfredo "Chango" Moreno scored today to give Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente 3 points while beating the Gallos Blancos de Querétaro. The game was played at Estadio Corregidora, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Baja California gastronomy at its best

With the objective to promote the gastronomy of the region, from the 11th through the 14th of October the second edition of Baja Culinary Fest will take place, with the presence of local distinguished chefs plus special guests. Once again the main characters of this festival will be the regions ingredients, which this event will […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Hispanic journalists to be honored for their work

MIAMI.- Journalists María Elena Salinas and Jorge Ramos will be honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for their career in Hispanic television. Salinas and Ramos, co-anchors of Noticiero Univision –the #1 in Hispanic television- will receive the "Lifetime Achievement Award" on October 01, during the Emmy Awards at the Lincoln […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Xolos travels to Querétaro for 3 points

TIJUANA, BC.- After what happened on Wednesday, where Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente said good bye to the Copa MX on the Quaterfinals, the border crew wants to continue its good run on Liga MX, and to do so the squad will have to take on the Gallos Blancos de Querétaro at Estadio Corregidora. The […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

San Ysidro Center for Transportation is one step closer

SAN YSIDRO.- For years San Ysidro has been in need of a better infrastructure to accommodate its public transportation system, mainly in the area near the pedestrian crossing. Around 25,000 people cross daily through the border and, for most, the first concern is looking for a way of getting to their destination be it by […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Sótano Suizo Bar: Multi-talented and fun for all in Tijuana

Demian has been brewing his own beer for thirteen years and will be offering a wheat beer, porter and oatmeal stout on tap when the project is finished this year. We got to taste them all and were quite impressed. Our waiter also brought out three martinis, coconut, tamarindo and mango, which were great. Even […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

US closes old pedestrian crossing to Mexico via San Ysidro

SAN YSIDRO.- This Thursday the pedestrian crossing located in the Puerta Mexico crossing port closed permanently, now, people wanting to walk into Tijuana will have to do so through the east side, just beside the trolley station. The confusion of some people on the US side of the border who were not aware of the […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM PDT

Baja California honors Tijuana’s Tenor

In November of that same year he sang along soprano Mónica Abrego at the Heroes Theater of Chihuahua, Mexico, with a song program of Lara arranged for orchestra by Alberto Nuñez Palacio and Andrés Martín with the Chihuahua Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Armando Pesqueira. On February 09 of 2009 he performed a concert […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:25 AM PDT

Zetas’ former leader captured

MEXICO.- A criminal leader arrested in San Luis Potosí defied the Zetas, the group he belonged to for years, looking for an alliance with the Gulf Cartel, informed the Mexican Marina today. In the press presentation of Iván Velázquez Caballero, also known as "Z-50" or "El Talibán" (the Taliban), a Secretary of Marina spokesperson explained […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:25 AM PDT

“Latinos will be a part of the XXI century’s Renaissance”: Biden

WASHINGTON.- United States Vice-president celebrated yesterday current and future contributions made by Hispanics to the country and he assured during a gathering at his home that they will be a part of the "Renaissance of the XXI century." For the fourth year in a row the vice-president's home joined the celebrations of the Hispanic Heritage […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:25 AM PDT

The Cedros Island Experience in Baja

Part of the Cedros Island experience is appreciating the flora of the area, including its widlflowers. Nonetheless, one of the purest reasons to visit the Cedros Island region is really quite simple; it's spectacular and unspoiled natural environment. A plethora of desert plants, many of which are endemic, punctuate the landscape in the arid climate […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:25 AM PDT