Baja’s cuisine wins tourism honors

TIJUANA – Baja California cuisine is basking in another sweet success. This time, it's Mexico's President Felipe Calderón delivering the good news Monday at the start of a tourism conference that draws an estimated 7,000 travel industry experts from around the world. He announced that the "Baja California Culinary Fest," held in October, had won […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

El Salvador upends U.S. team’s Olympic quest

San Diegan Joe Corona came within a minute Monday night of clinching a win for the U.S. U-23 team fighting for a spot in the Olympics. Instead, he and his teammates were eliminated from the competition. In a heart-stopping match, El Salvador tied the U.S. team 3-3, which ended the Americans’ quest to reach the […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Business expo to help firms reach Latino market

The third annual Hispanic Business Showcase will be held on April 19 in Oceanside with the goal of bringing together companies in the region that want to reach the Latino market. Some 1,500 people are expected to attend the event, organized by the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Participants will […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

U.S. needs win to keep Olympic hopes alive

The U.S. and Mexico's U-23 teams expected to reach the finals of the Olympic Qualifying tournament underway. So far, Mexico's plan is on track, after "El Tri" won the first two of three matches, including Sunday afternoon's 3-0 victory over Honduras in Carson. As the leader of Group B, Mexico next faces Panama on Tuesday […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

‘I never imagined this would happen’

CARSON – Miguel Ángel Ponce has fond memories of growing up in the San Diego border region. Today, he's on top of Mexican soccer as a member of the U-23 team that's advanced to the semifinals to qualify for the Olympics. And when that stint is over he will return to his club, the powerhouse […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Xolos’ win clinches stay in First Division

TIJUANA.-"¡Turco, Turco!", cheered the fans at the end of night at Caliente Stadium. Antonio "Turco" Mohamed, the coach who had arrived on Sept. 21 to lead the Xolos, delivered. He took a team that seemed destined to be relegated back to the minor leagues and, six months later, clinched its position in the First Division. […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Xolos win would seal stay in First Division

TIJUANA – Saturday night The Xolos could leave behind all the talk about returning to the minor leagues and focus on reaching the playoffs of Mexico's top soccer division. A victory over Atlas at Caliente Stadium would be "mission accomplished" and would mathematically ensure the team of remaining in the First Division. Currently, the Xolos […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Mexico begins march to Olympics with 7-1 win

CARSON – Making good on expectations, Mexico's U-23 team pounded 7-1 Trinidad and Tobago Friday night to begin the Olympic Qualifying tournament. But the win came with a high cost: Four of Mexico's players were injured and it was uncertain that they would be able to play against Honduras in the second match on Sunday. […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Mexico’s team looking for redemption

The bitter memory lingers: Four years ago Mexico was eliminated from advancing to the Summer Olympics. Mexico was said to be the best team. But the squad led by Hugo Sánchez couldn't seal the deal. In fact, the loss in Carson's Home Depot Center cost Sánchez his job. Fast forward to this Friday night, also […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Corona’s hat trick sparks U.S. win in Olympic qualifier

It was a good night for San Diegan Joe Corona. The midfielder for the Tijuana Xolos scored a hat trick Thursday night in the U.S. men U-23 team’s easy victory 6-0 over Cuba in the beginning of the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament. Corona, 22, scored the first goal at minute 11 but he was just […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

In rare view, Ricky Martin shares his ‘new life’

The latest edition of Vanity Fair in Spanish has a cover story headlined "The new life of Ricky Martin," which features the Puerto Rican superstar with his twin sons. Martin had only once before allowed his boys to be pictured on a magazine cover, in People en Español three years ago. He's shared pictures of […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Legacy of Juárez honored in SD on his birthday

Mexico commemorated on Wednesday the 206th birthday of Benito Juárez, one of its greatest heroes. In downtown San Diego, meanwhile, dozens of people gathered at Pantoja Park in front of the statue called "Benemérito de las Américas." The statue, by sculptor Ernesto Tamariz, was a gift from the Mexican government during the 1980s to the […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM PDT

Latino phenomenon Romeo Santos in concert

Romeo Santos, the "king of bachata," will perform Saturday in San Diego, where he promises to have fans dancing in the aisles. The singer-songwriter from the Bronx with Puerto Rican-Dominican roots is at the top of his career. His songs "Mi Santa" and "Promise," the latter a duet with Usher, are at the top of […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:44 AM PDT

Minor leaguer makes most of opportunity

TIJUANA –"It was a childhood dream," said Bruno Piceno, after his debut in Mexico's premier soccer league. At age 19, the Xolos forward played well in Saturday's game against Tigres of UANL, thus becoming only the second player from the team's minor league system to move to the First Division. The other one was Joe […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:44 AM PDT

Mexico to honor contributions to SD community

The Mexican Consulate in San Diego is inviting residents to nominate citizens of Mexico who have contributed to the local community for a special recognition. The contributions may be in such areas as education, business, science, health, environment, culture, sports, and philanthropy. Nominees can be born in Mexico or have Mexican roots and may be […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:44 AM PDT

La Rumorosa highway reopened

Authorities reopened Monday morning the mountainous highway at La Rumorosa, which had been closed Sunday due to snowy and icy conditions. The Mexican highway patrol had closed the road at two points, a kilometer 15 and 20, because snow and ice made driving treacherous. The closure stranded motorists, passenger buses and cargo trucks that use […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:44 AM PDT

‘First Step’ honors immigrants who settle in SD

The sculpture "First Step" honors all those who have abandoned their native land to live in San Diego, particularly Latino immigrants. The piece is a giant foot made out of bronze that weighs 700 pounds and stands 7 feet high and 7 wide. Carved by renowned Mexican artist José Sacal, the sculpture was unveiled March […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:44 AM PDT

Tijuana man dies in winter storm, others injured

TIJUANA – One man died and several people were injured in vehicle accidents blamed on the powerful winter storm that is rolling through the region, authorities announced. [p]Meanwhile, the U.S. Border Patrol rescued an injured man suffering from hypothermia who was attempting to cross the border illegally near Tecate, Tijuana’s fire department announced Saturday. The […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:44 AM PDT

Tigres only need one goal to defeat Xolos

TIJUANA – The Xolos suffered their first loss in six games Saturday night in Monterrey, as Tigres scratched out a win 1-0. Tigres went ahead at minute 9 after a controversial call by referee Roberto García. He ruled that Xolos defender Javier Gandolfi’s hand had illegally blocked a shot although it looked like the hand […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:43 AM PDT

DeMarco returns home to defend boxing title

TIJUANA — Antonio DeMarco was 13 years old when he left his native Sinaloa state for Mexico City to pursue his parents' goal for him to become a professional soccer player. One year later, however, he was in this border city learning to box, pursuing his own dream. On Saturday, DeMarco, now 26 and 135 […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:43 AM PDT