“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

Son of “El Chapo” a key member of Sinaloa’s Cartel

Mexican authorities stated this Thursday that Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, captured today, was considered "one of the top leaders" of the Cartel of Sinaloa and a "key member" of that criminal organization. Moreover, according to the statement read by a military spokesman, Guzmán Salazar was "presumably in charge of handling the assets" of his 55 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT

Alleged son of “El Chapo” captured in Mexico

Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, son of Mexican capo Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known by his nickname "El Chapo", was captured today in the State of Jalisco in Mexico's west coast, according to the Mexican Secretary of Marine. In a brief press release, the Mexican dependency declared that the arrest was made this morning and it […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT

WBO’s examination awards Pacquiao the victory

The revision conducted by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) over the debated victory by split decision of Timothy Bradley over Manny Pacquiao ended last Wednesday. After a panel of judges analyzed the match, it was concluded that the Philippine boxer was actually the winner of the night; even so, it was informed that the official […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT

France sets its eyes on Baja

TIJUANA.- All through June 24 Baja California will be enjoying its first "French Week", an event looking to propel France's presence in this region. Baja California has become a point of interest for France for of its cultural diversity, wine production, and economic potential as well as its strong aerospace industry, explained Dr. Rodrigo Rodríguez, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT

Actor Robert Redford in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- Actor Robert Redford visited Tijuana's Culture Center (CECUT) on the afternoon of last Saturday (June 16) while on break from filming movie "All Is Lost" directed by J.C. Chandor in the Baja Studios located in Popotla, Rosarito Beach. An Oscar winner for best director, Redford will be in the region for the next three […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT

San Diego’s economy bouncing back

SAN DIEGO.- The financial and mortgage crisis that sunk the region back in 2008 could be close to an end according to a recent study by the San Diego's Regional Chamber of Commerce. "This report is yet another positive sign of San Diego recovering faster than other cities from California and the country", stated a […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT

El Chapo Guzmán, an entrepreneur of the likes of Zuckerberg

In its Sunday magazine the New York Times published an article about the "Chapo" Guzmán where they point out his great business skills; his organization, they say, makes as much as Facebook. This news makes sense according to Forbes' list which has been including him for the last four years. After Osama Bin Laden's death, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT

Light on Mexico’s media manipulation

Since movement "Yo soy 132" ("I am 132") was born, first with college students and now including citizens at large, one of the main requests was the democratization of the media. This week they made public a video titled "#Luz132" ("#Light132") demonstrating some of the best known cases of information mishandling by the media; they […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:02 AM PDT