‘Miss Bala’ to represent Mexico at 2012 Oscar

TIJUANA – The Mexican film "Miss Bala," which is about a beauty pageant contestant involved in organized crime, will be Mexico's entry for the 2012 Oscar. Icunacury Acosta, a spokeswoman for Mexico's Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences, said this film was selected this weekend among 11 contenders. "I'm confident that the film will continue […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:14 AM PDT

New Xolos’ coach takes on storied Club América

It won't be easy. The task at hand could perhaps be his toughest yet. Antonio Mohamed is the new man in charge of coaching Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles. The Argentine-born coach was named Joaquin del Olmo's replacement last Monday after team management fired him after nine games in the Primera División. Now it is Mohamed's turn […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:14 AM PDT

Confident Aztecs ready for conference play

The so called "preseason" is coming to an end. One more match and it's time for conference play. And the San Diego State men's soccer team wants to enter their conference schedule with momentum. The Aztecs have won four in a row since losing to crosstown rival USD on Sept. 4. Coach Lev Kirshner's team […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:14 AM PDT

Cell suspected in multiple killings arrested in Baja

TIJUANA – For months, authorities have said that much of the violence in the city is now being committed by independent criminal cells for hire not drug cartels, whose influence has waned. On Friday evening, state authorities announced that they had dismantled one of those cells, which they said was responsible for numerous kidnappings and […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:14 AM PDT

Small-time dealers lead to big-time drug violence

TIJUANA – For months, state authorities have said that a majority of the murders occurring in the city are related to disputes among street drug dealers. On Thursday, Mexico's top law enforcement officer agreed, calling for a coordinated campaign to fight drug dealing at that level. Mexican Attorney General Marisela Morales said that street drug […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Value of peso hits lowest point of the year

SAN YSIDRO – Border residents have been surprised s by the increase of up to 60 cents this week in the exchange rate for the U.S. dollar compared to last week. "I didn't expect that it would be so high," said David Osorio, a Tijuana resident who crossed the border on Thursday to buy a […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

New coach focuses on stopping Xolos’ slide

TIJUANA.- Antonio Mohamed is convinced that the Xolos have what's needed to compete in Mexico's premier soccer league. On Wednesday afternoon, the team's ownership presented Mohamed as the new coach. He made it clear is that his goal is to save the team from descending into the minor leagues. "First, we will earn enough points […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Tribute celebrates icon of lucha libre in Mexico

TIJUANA.- The storied Mexican "luchador" Mil Máscaras is the subject of a tribute this weekend during the annual arts and cultural Festival Interzona. Mil Máscaras (A Thousand Masks) was a Mexican wrestler who for nearly forty years captured the imagination of fans at home and abroad. He starred in 17 lucha libre films in a […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Four homicides reported in eastern Tijuana

TIJUANA – Four homicides were reported by the authorities in a new wave of violence in the city’s east side. Three homicides occurred Monday and one on Sunday, the Baja California Attorney General’s Office announced. Officially, the agency has logged 364 murders in Tijuana this year through Tuesday, which is fewer than in previous years […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Local singer has emotional meeting on reality show

TIJUANA – The local participant in the Mexican reality show "La Academia 2011" had a dramatic family reunion in last week's installment. Frank Diaz's father paid a visit to the show, someone he had not seen in years. The son said that his father, Juan Manuel Díaz, has battled addiction, and that he grew up […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Cocaine seizures more than double in Baja this year

TIJUANA – Authorities have so far seized more than double the amount of cocaine this year in Baja California than in all 2010, a total of 1,079 pounds, of which about half were confiscated last weekend in a house in Tijuana. The estimated street value of the cocaine seized this year is $40.8 million, according […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Xolos’ hire experienced coach as new leader

The wait time was short. Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles found a replacement coach after firing Joaquin del Olmo late Sunday night. The club announced the Argentine-born Antonio Mohamed as the new head coach Monday, less than 24 hours after firing del Olmo. Mohamed brings experience coaching in Mexican soccer, most of it in the Primera División, […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Baja police arrest suspect in killing of commander

TIJUANA – An alleged gunman who led a criminal cell has been detained by state authorities, accused of executing a high-ranking police commander. On Sunday, the Baja California Attorney General's Office announced that state police investigators had captured in Tijuana on Sept. 9 José Gilberto García Naranjo, who it said led a team of assassins. […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 AM PDT

Xolos fire coach after dismal debut in First Division

TIJUANA – The fans demanded it Sunday afternoon. They yelled for Joaquín del Olmo to be fired as Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles' head coach. Hours later, they got what they wanted. A posting on the team's Facebook page late Sunday night read, "Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles announces that Mr. Joaquín del Olmo is no longer the head […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM PDT

Baja police seize cocaine worth $19 million

TIJUANA – In "one of the biggest blows" against any criminal organization in Baja California, state police seized cocaine worth an estimated $19.3 million, authorities announced Sunday. The cocaine belonged to the Sinaloa cartel, according the statement issued by the Baja California police (known as PEP). The department said that investigations carried out by its […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM PDT

Fans to Xolos management: Fire coach

TIJUANA – The local fans are losing patience. Once more, the city's team endured a defeat at home, falling Sunday 2-0 against Estudiantes Tecos. Just when Hércules Gómez scored the second goal for Tecos, Xolos fans began to head for the exits, many demanding that coach Joaquín del Olmo be fired. The Xoloitzcuintles have gone […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM PDT

Xolos to hold soccer clinic in South Bay

TIJUANA.- The city's professional soccer team will hold youth clinics in the San Diego area to train young players and identify recruiting prospects. The youngsters will get a taste of the training that the Xoloitzcuintles farm system uses to develop players. The first clinic will be held next week, Sept. 26 to 30, at San […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM PDT

Xolos star looks forward to next ‘great’ milestone

He didn't hesitate to say the words. "Hell, no." That's what Joe Corona said when asked if he would stay with his club and play in the team's most important match to date. Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles played against storied Chivas de Guadalajara earlier this month. It was the party atmosphere everyone expected. The Xolos, a […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM PDT

Four men linked to 15 killings detained

TIJUANA – Authorities have detained four men armed with an arsenal they say belong to a criminal cell involved in at least 15 murders. The city's department of public safety announced Friday that local officers, in coordination with the military, had arrested the four men and seized four rifles, one pistol, nine clips, 117 live […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM PDT

San Ysidro border to reopen fully by Saturday

TIJUANA – U.S. border authorities announced that they planned to reopen all lanes at the San Ysidro port of entry by Saturday morning. The news could not come at a better time. Friday was Independence Day in Mexico and many residents were trying to take advantage of the day off to head to San Diego. […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:11 AM PDT