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Del Mar Escapes Introduce the Latest Cabo San Lucas Villas

Del Mar Escapes Introduce the Latest Cabo San Lucas Villas Choosing a vacation destination can be challenging, but vacation-goers need look no further than Del Mar Escapes for rest and relaxation under the sun. Del Mar Escapes is a gorgeous resort in

La Paz offers a whale of a time

La Paz offers a whale of a time Autumn signals the start of the annual migration south of the California gray whales from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California for the winter. The 12,000-mile roundtrip journey is estimated to be the longest

Charlie Sheen to Attend Baja Film Fest

Charlie Sheen to Attend Baja Film Fest SAN SEBASTIAN – Charlie Sheen will attend the second edition of the Baja Intl. Film Festival in Los Cabos as a special guest, the fest announced Monday. Other guests will include British helmer Peter Greenaway,

Flying down Mexico's highways in a first-class bus

Flying down Mexico's highways in a first-class bus Flying down Mexico's highways in a first-class bus Posted by Brian J. Cantwell Modern Volvo buses are used by ADO, a prominent Mexican intercity bus line. This is the GL-class bus, akin to Business

Fiscal reform draws protest in Baja California Proposed tax increase would end differential for border region

Fiscal reform draws protest in Baja California Proposed tax increase would end differential for border region Fiscal reform draws protest in Baja California Proposed tax increase would end differential for border region By Sandra Dibble Sept. 23, 2013

Festival Tijuana Interzona highlights vitality

Festival Tijuana Interzona highlights vitality Festival Tijuana Interzona highlights vitality By Sandra Dibble Sept. 24, 2013 Tijuana's Pasaje Rodriguez, shown here in a 2012 photo, is one of 30 venues for the Festival Tijuana Interzona that starts

Watermark reunites Manufactured Landscapes team

Watermark reunites Manufactured Landscapes team How does water shape us, and how do we shape water? It's a question that inspired the award-winning team behind Manufactured Landscapes -- filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal and photographer Edward Burtynsky

Toro’s Tacos comes to the Corner

Toro’s Tacos comes to the Corner Restaurants on The Corner come and go like dust in the wind. The Backyard, Rita’s Ice Cream, Big Dawgz and, most recently, Baja Bean have fallen to the wayside just in the past several years. If you want to

2013 Baja 500 - Smooth Transition

2013 Baja 500 - Smooth Transition Roger Norman as SCORE CEO, Sal Fish as Grand Marshal The Baja 500 has run every year since 1969 and has changed and evolved as new technology and new ideas filtered into the sport. Though SCORE was started by the late

Mexico offers online courses to local residents

Mexico offers online courses to local residents Catholic Charities, Washington Middle School to provide support for students Albuquerque resident Yadira Sanchez, a native of Sinaola, Mexico, has been a busy stay-at-home mom, raising her four children

Mexico: Cancun underwater museum adds visitor center

Mexico: Cancun underwater museum adds visitor center The Cancun Underwater Museum, which gives divers and snorkelers to the Mexican resort area a chance to see artworks below sea level, has added a visitor center that showcases replicas of the museum’s

From Pemex To Retail, Mexico Looking Better

From Pemex To Retail, Mexico Looking Better Despite its lackluster performer this year, Mexico is still a favorite investment for Latin America-bound emerging market fund managers. And on Monday, investors were given another reason to like this country.

Mexico’s Calderón Leads Study On Economic Benefits Of Climate Change

Mexico’s Calderón Leads Study On Economic Benefits Of Climate Change A new global initiative wants to present a more persuasive argument for action on climate change by focusing on the economic benefits of doing so. The Global Commission

Mexico,United States : MOTOROLA introduces Moto X smartphone in Mexico

Mexico,United States : MOTOROLA introduces Moto X smartphone in Mexico Motorola announced the availability of its Moto X smartphone in Mexico. Already, the device is available in the Telcel and Nextel networks, and will be soon added to other Mexican

Nicole Richie Rocks Nude Bikini, Celebrates Birthday With Girls Getaway in Cabo

Nicole Richie Rocks Nude Bikini, Celebrates Birthday With Girls Getaway in Cabo Summer isn't over yet -- at least if you're Nicole Richie ! The reality star-turned-fashion designer celebrated turning 32-years-young on Sept. 21 by jetting to Cabo

Sammy Hagar Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash TV Special Announced

Sammy Hagar Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash TV Special Announced Sammy Hagar fans that will be unable to travel to Cabo San Lucas to celebrate the Red Rocker's 66th birthday will be still be able to witness the festivities thanks to AXS TV. Sammy's Annual

Falling in love with Fall in Playa del Carmen

Falling in love with Fall in Playa del Carmen This past weekend marked a new season of Fall all around the world! For many the fall/autumn is associated with a slight chill in the air, changing colored leaves on the trees, pumpkin spiced coffee, comfy

Tribute To Peggy Lee Brings Hollywood Glamor To Rosarito Beach

Tribute To Peggy Lee Brings Hollywood Glamor To Rosarito Beach Oct. 26 Tribute To Peggy Lee Brings Hollywood Glamor To Rosarito Beach ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---An Oct. 26 charity tribute to famed singer/actress Peggy Lee will bring an

Hawaii's Mexican community sees 165 percent growth

Hawaii's Mexican community sees 165 percent growth HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii's Hispanic community is small, but growing, according to the Migration Policy Institute and UH Manoa. Their research finds Hawaii now has about 38,700 Mexican-origin

Lanterns to light up Baja coastline

Lanterns to light up Baja coastline ROSARITO BEACH — For the second year in a row, Americans who love Baja California are spearheading an effort on Saturday to launch hundreds of paper lanterns from a stretch of the state’s Pacific coastline.

DEVELOPER WAS BEHIND EXPANSION OF CABO SAN LUCAS

His given name was Robert Jackson, but depending on the situation, he answered to a host of handles. On the golf course, he was “Uncle Bob.” Longtime friends called him “Reggie,” and, as a pioneering land developer in Mexico, he

Fly Fishing For Dorado In Baja

It's been awhile since I've shared anything from Corey Kruitbosch but he's nose deep in a keyboard working a few video game projects. With one big project complete, Corey made a trip down to Mexico to spend some time with Gary Bulla and put

RIVERSIDE: Arts group connects to sister city libraries

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY ARTS ASSOCIATION September 19, 2013; 10:19 AM Riverside Community Arts Association is in the process of building ties with the rural libraries of Riverside’s sister city, Ensenada. In late August RCAA director Mark Schooley organized

BAJA CALIFORNIA HOSTS SIXTH ANNUAL BAJA SEAFOOD EXPO AND 35TH ANNUAL FISH AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

ENSENADA, Mexico, Sept. 12, 2013 – Baja California Tourism welcomes visitors to the sixth annual Baja Seafood Expo, held in Ensenada Sept. 18-22, 2013 in conjunction with the 35th Fish and Seafood Festival on Sept. 22. The five-day expo is a joint

Baja California offers adventures with whales on Sea of Cortes

BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, Mexico — About to board an open boat for a whale-watching trip, a well-traveled businesswoman says she is a little disappointed in our weeklong voyage through the Sea of Cortés: She prefers a more definite schedule of

THE VEGA BAJA GARDEN CLUB

The September meeting of the Garden Club was opened by Val Duckworth, who welcomed members to the new season of meetings. The main speakers for the meeting were Anna and Harrie van Djik. They spoke about three very different plants, all sharing the great

Calexico Baja Runners clean up Nosotros Park

CALEXICO — The Calexico Baja Runners were hard at work Saturday morning beautifying Nosotros Park with the help of volunteers. “This is a fairly new park and it is already getting destroyed by graffiti,” said Mauricio Magallanes, public

MetLife and Thayer Lodging Group Acquire Hilton Resort in Mexico in a Joint Venture

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2013 NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) and Thayer Lodging Group announced today that they have acquired the 365-room Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in a joint venture.

Tijuana writer Rafael Saavedra dies

By Sandra Dibble Sept. 17, 2013 TIJUANA - Rafael Saavedra, a chronicler of Tijuana's nightlife and key cultural figure in the city, died Tuesday at age 46. Saavedra has been credited with the phrase "Tijuana makes me happy," that later became

World's Best Mariachi Bands Featured At Rosarito Beach Festival This October - Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan Making First Area Appearance

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Two of the world's best mariachi bands will perform at the Oct. 5 extravaganza concert that highlights this year's five-day mariachi and folklorico festival at the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort. Mariachi

UCSD chamber opera bound for Tijuana - Susan Narucki's 'Cuatro Corridos' project will be staged at Tijuana's IMAC

Susan Narucki in the premiere of "Cuatro Corridos" at UC San Diego. Photo: Jim Carmody It's always an issue with new operas: Is there life after the premiere? Too often, it's one production and done. "Cuatro Corridos," however,

JUEGOS NACIONALES DE SURF-SURF NATIONAL GAMES

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Surf Team Local

Join Us at Surf Team Local Lessons weekdays and weekends, for both genders

Kids Surfing Baja. - 2do Torneo Juvenil-Infantil, Rosarito -

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Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee

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SHINE ON BAJA || Launch Party at the Rosarito Beach Hotel

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4th Annual International Mariachi and Folklórico Festival

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34th Anniversary Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride

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Fame, Fans, Favorites, Food, Fotos, Fun & Fundraising

Gil SperrySan Diego Mexican Culture Examiner September 15, 2013 Imagine if you had the opportunity sometime in your life to honor and then break bread, imbibe, & socialize with the best-of-the-best (in what YOU like best) for two uninterrupted hours

ANNOUNCING A GALA BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE LOS ANGELITOS ORPHANAGE LOCATED IN ROSARITO, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO.

Peggy Lee Associates, LLC and Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort in partnership with Baja Blues Fest Organization, proudly present a "one performance only" in Rosarito, performance by the award-winning cabaret star Stacy Sullivan in A TRIBUTE

Baja Californians prepare independence festivities

By Sandra Dibble Sept. 14, 2013 A flag vendor in Tijuana's Colonia Cacho this week. - Sandra Dibble TIJUANA - Thousands of revelers are expected to gather Sunday in Tijuana's Río Zone to shout !Viva México!" as the city partakes

Five short pieces about Tijuana at BorDocs Forum

By Sandra Dibble Sept. 11, 2013 Teams pose at Tijuana's historic Jai Alai building as they prepare to film five documentaries set in Tijuana that are being screened on Thursday at the Tijuana Cultural Center. - Colef TIJUANA - Five short documentaries

Second Annual Sabor De Baja Planned Following Great Success of the First

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---The Sabor de Baja (Taste of Baja) will become an annual event and expanded following the great success of the first, which was held Aug. 28 at theRosarito Beach Hotel &

Mexico seeks "large-scale productive integration" with U.S.

Mexico City, Aug 16 (EFE).- Trade between Mexico and the United States, which amounted to nearly $500 billion in 2012, is indicative of well-developed commercial integration that should evolve into large-scale "productive integration," Mexican

Program helps U.S. students transition to Tijuana

By Sandra Dibble Sept. 9, 2013 Young U.S. citizens enrolled in Tijuana's Secondary School Number 10 attend a ceremony launching a pilot program to help them make the transition to Mexican public school. - Lisa Moctezuma, International Community Foundation

BMW studying Mexico assembly plant

MONTEREY, Calif. -- BMW is studying expanding its North American manufacturing footprint with an assembly plant in Mexico. Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW of North America, said that the automaker has been in preliminary discussions with "local governments"

Disney Parks After Dark: It’s a Good Night at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot

This week’s “Disney Parks After Dark” photo was snapped at the Mexico Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot. Don’t you just love World Showcase at night? This lovely shot was taken by Disney photographer Kent Phillips and it just

Mexico's 1st gay mayor elected in rough north

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's first openly gay elected mayor is set to take office in a rough part of Zacatecas state known for cowboy boots, embossed belts and drug gang shootouts. Benjamin Medrano, a 47-year-old singer and gay bar-owner, says

An unexpected delight: Discovering stylish Mexico City - the capital Frida Kahlo loved

There is a large queue outside Pujol, one of Mexico City's most fashionable restaurants. But we're in luck: our Mexican friends booked a table weeks ago promising us a big surprise. 'Just don't expect tortillas or tacos,' they said.

Best Hotels in Mexico 2013

Soft sands, cerulean waves, zesty cuisine, ancient civilizations -- finding a reason to travel to Mexico isn't difficult. However, picking the perfect place to stay is another task altogether. Escape to an intimate boutique hotel or retreat to a sprawling

Mexico artist who made clay migrants dead at 49

OAXACA, Mexico (AP) — Alejandro Santiago, a Mexican artist who filled the streets of his hometown with clay figures to represent the migrants who left for the United States, died Monday. He was 49. Santiago died of a heart attack, said Emilio de

Why Veracruz, Mexico Will Have a Place on 'Hot Spot' Lists for 2014

Anyone who has actually been to Mexico in the past few years knows the majority of the places are safe, filled with friendly people, and packed with a hell of a lot of culture. But the country sure has a knack for splitting the room down the middle, doesn’t

Tourism expands newzealand.com reach

Tourism New Zealand is increasing its emerging market presence with new editions of newzealand.com. TNZ has released four new translated editions of the consumer website for Chile, Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia. It now provides more than 20 market versions

Summer trip to Mexico a learning experience for leadership students

This summer, three students decided to take time out of their break to teach English classes to children in Mexico as part of the School of Leadership Studies’ International Service Team project. Emily Stolfus, sophomore in elementary education,

Baja St. Martin

The spillway water level has dropped to the point where I can walk on the “beach” now, which is much more fun and certainly more scenic than on the levee. I walk back away from the water where the ground is more solid but the dog is in the

Cleveland man will race Baja 1000

B y Paul Shahen, Reporter CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) - Like most thrill seekers, Cleveland's Mike Inglis has a bucket list. He's checked off a few like his go as a stand up comic but at the top of his bucket list is no laughing matter. Inglis will

CANCUN PHOTO OF THE DAY – SUNSET OVER NICHUPTE LAGOON

– NATURAL BEAUTY EVEN IN THE HOTEL ZON Natural beauty is found everywhere in the Mexican Caribbean, even in Cancun’s glitzy, touristy Hotel Zone. We caught this fabulous Cancun sunset while dining at Fish Fritanga located on the quiet shore

Dental tourism on the rise

For a growing number of Albertans, sitting frozen on a Mexican beach is mission accomplished. That anesthetic numbing their jaws is a reminder why they made the trip to the sun -- for dental work whose cost back home has become prohibitive enough for

Playa Hotels & Resorts Launches Playa Resorts Management

Playa Hotels & Resorts Launches Playa Resorts Management Playa Expands from Resort Investment and Development and Adds Resorts Management Company Playa to be the Hospitality Management Company for Hyatt's New All-Inclusive Brands Playa Adds Real

Marriott Real Puebla Sold in Mexico for US $ 27.8 Million

Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking Institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn (BMV:FINN13), a Mexican real estate investment trust specializing in the hotel industry serving the business traveler, announced the purchase of the Marriott Real Puebla

Getaway at the JW Marriott Resort, Cancun

The pros of staying at JW Marriott in Cancun? Gustino’s Italian restaurant, the spaaaaa and slippers beside your bed every night. The cons? At some point, you have to go home. JW Marriott Cancun resortThe JW Marriott in Cancun may not be a hidden

Baja aerospace forum showcases potential

At the Aerospace Supplier Forum on Thursday, a group of 32 Tijuana students from low-income families collaborated in the construction and launch of a satellite. The satellite is expected to reach at least 105,000 feet above ground and take photos and

Tlacoyos: A Mexican Grilled Snack That Tempted The Conquistadors

By Carrie Kahn Credit Steven Depolo/Flickr - Tlacoyos can be filled with beans, potatoes, mushrooms or cheese and are often topped with grilled cactus, onions, cilantro, and salsa. Credit Carrie Kahn for NPR - Isabel Salazar Cabrera says her tlacoyos

Tijuana: The perfect place for Little League

TIJUANA — There were no news cameras, no radio shows broadcasting live, no T-shirts covered with sponsors. There was but one television inside, another on the patio, and neither was getting sound an hour before the game. Friday, the Eastlake Little

Best of Ensenada 2013

Proturismo De Ensenada Ensenada, one of the most colorful cities in Baja California welcomes you and invites you to enjoy its many invaluable attractions: beaches, deserts, pine forests, culture, friendly people, wines and delicious food. Ensenada has

Legends Of Baja - NORRA Racing

Racing 1,200 Miles In Vintage Iron A cool breeze drifted off the Pacific Ocean, carrying with it the typical morning fog that Tijuana, Mexico, is known for. Somewhere in the border-town mayhem, a few dozen cars, four-wheel drives, and motorcycles lined

Bainbridge's rider without a cause

by LUCIANO MARANO, Bainbridge Island Review Staff Writer posted Sep 2, 2013 Devon Raney, on the far right, tests the capacity of the rig he intends to use on the 1,900-mile trek from Bainbridge Island to Tijuana, Mexico. - image credit: Photo courtesy

LeAnn Rimes Shows Off Bikini Body, Dances At Friend's Party

LeAnn Rimes is partying it up! While on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, the 30-year-old singer celebrated a friend's birthday by singing alongside a band in a white bikini -- posting the Vine video for all her Twitter followers to see. The country star

Valle de Guadalupe's 23rd annual wine festival continues this weekend

By S. Irene Virbila August 15, 2013 If you're headed down Ensenada way this weekend, you might want to make a detour to Valle de Guadalupe to take in some of the events surrounding the 23 rd annual Fiestas de la Vendimia through Saturday. Check the

Chef Eduardo García’s Littleneck Clams and Potatoes in Chipotle Broth

YOUR MIGHT SAY Eduardo García is a little obsessive about his ingredients. To get the best seafood, for example, the chef and owner of Mexico City’s Maximo Bistrot employs a full-time fisherman and overnights shellfish from the Baja Peninsula.

Casa de Paz, Preparing Baja Children for a Successful Transition to Adulthood

By Mary Ellis, Rosarito, B. C. Many people in the Rosarito to Ensenada area are familiar with the Casa de Paz Orphanage in the quiet small town of El Porvenir in Baja’s Guadalupe Valley, Mexico’s answer to the Napa Valley in California. However,

Tijuana River reserve is bird wonderland

Call it San Diego’s ultimate backyard for bird-watching, and for Winand Hess, it’s just a wing beat from his door. Officially, it’s known as the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, but for Hess it’s a 2,500-acre

BAJA'S FOCUS IS ON FOOD THIS MONTH

BAJA'S FOCUS IS ON FOOD THIS MONTH By ELEONORA FERRI BAJA.COM Sept. 1, 2013 About Baja.com Baja.com is a comprehensive online source of firsthand travel advice for Baja California, supported by a full-service travel agency. The site offers travelers

NAU student rides mountain bike from Canada to Mexico - Long Ride To Schoo

NAU student rides mountain bike from Canada to Mexico - Long Ride To School Eric Betz Sun Staff Reporter Jake Bacon - Northrn Arizona University student Matthew Riggins talks about his bike ride from Canada down to Mexico outside his appartment at The

Discovering A Quartet of Winners

Discovering A Quartet of Winners Gil Sperry San Diego Mexican Culture Examiner August 31, 2013 Disparate elements often come together in very unique ways to produce serendipitous results. The ultra creative Bo Bendana and her husband Dennis Sein were

Summer's Done But The Fun Remains At the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort

Summer's Done But The Fun Remains At the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFONIA, MEXICO---This weekend marks the traditional end of summer --- but the coastal Baja weather remains great and the Rosarito Beach Hotel &

Pedestrian bridge to Tijuana Airport moving closer to reality

Pedestrian bridge to Tijuana Airport moving closer to reality By DOUG SHERWIN, The Daily Transcript Thursday, August 29, 2013 A pedestrian bridge connecting Otay Mesa with the Tijuana International Airport is getting closer to reality as officials obtain

Labor Day at the Rosarito Beach Hotel: You Won't Have to Work to Have Fun

Labor Day at the Rosarito Beach Hotel: You Won't Have to Work to Have Fun ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---With more than a week left before the traditional end of summer, there's still time --- plus plenty of reasons --- to enjoy a getaway

BAJA TOURISM PRESS RELEASE

BAJA TOURISM PRESS RELEASE Baja California Registers Record-Breaking Summer Tourism Season - Visitors to Mexican State on the Rise in Midst of New Promotions and Improved Border Crossing San Diego, CA, August 22, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The office of the Baja

Baja tourism chief promotes border crossing drivers license

Baja tourism chief promotes border crossing drivers license By Michael Gardner Aug. 21, 2013 The San Ysidro border crossing. [U-T file] - Howard Lipin SACRAMENTO - A top Mexican tourism official on Wednesday backed legislation creating a special California

Baja plant guide earns book honors

Baja plant guide earns book honors By Deborah Sullivan Brennan Aug. 24, 2013 Jon Rebman, curator of botany for the San Diego Museum of Natural History, with the award-winning third edition of the Baja plant guide. Photo courtesy of the San Diego Museum

What keeps you from going to Mexico?

What keeps you from going to Mexico? By Sandra Dibble Aug. 22, 2013 The participation of U.S. bicyclists in the Rosarito to Ensenada ride is growing again after plummeting in 2008 and 2009. / photo by David Maung A new survey of San Diego County residents