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Plane packed with drugs seized
Police seized a small plane transporting marijuana and cocaine after it landed in a clandestine runway in Mexicali Saturday, federal authorities announced. State aerial authorities detected the Cessna by radar and contacted the Federal Investigations Agency, which intercepted the plane after it landed on a flat stretch of land being used as a landing strip, […]
April 13, 2017
Bonita Vista wins division by PKs
And it was a final that had a lackluster start. It continued that way until the overtime period when both teams began to move the ball up and down the field rather than sit back, defend and await a counter attack. Hilltop couldn't produce its usual fluid brand of soccer with Bonita closing open spaces […]
April 13, 2017
Santos team facing devilish challenge
It's been two weeks since Rubén Omar Romano was fired as Santos Laguna head coach for making obscene gestures toward his team's fans. His firing has led to a quick downward spiral for Santos, both in morale and on the soccer field. Diego Cocca has been named interim coach of the team, which has not […]
April 13, 2017
Rivals competing for division title and respect
CHULA VISTA -They've met twice earlier this season. They know their styles of play very well. Bonita Vista and Hilltop High are Mesa League boys soccer rivals. Both teams are regarded as two of the top programs in the South Bay. But only one will represent South County as a CIF San Diego Section champion […]
April 13, 2017
Immigrants to get financial advice
Want to buy a home in Mexico? Start a small business in San Diego? Learn the basics of banking in the United States? These are some of the areas that will be covered this Saturday at a free Spanish-language financial education summit in National City. The Mexican Consulate in San Diego and Southwestern College are […]
April 13, 2017
Five killed even as deadly pace slows
TIJUANA Five people were killed in a 12-hour period in two attacks in the city's east side, authorities announced. The murders occurred as authorities were announcing that deadly violence in Tijuana decreased considerably during the first two months of this year compared to the same period last year. In the first case, a man […]
April 13, 2017
Students die’ to protest cuts
Dozens of students and faculty members "died" at San Diego City College on Wednesday, part of a statewide protest of Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to cut $400 million from community colleges next year. Afterward, the group marched to the governor's downtown office to deliver $300 worth of Top Ramen soup. That's how much more each […]
April 13, 2017
Xolos have super win against Galaxy
The camera flashes sparkled from the stands. Cheers bounced off the bushy hills that wrap around the sold-out Torero Stadium at the University of San Diego. Most of those flashes and screams were for one of soccer's international superstars making an appearance in what was called the "San Diego Clásico." It was the Los Angeles […]
April 13, 2017
Migrant dies, seven rescued in snow
PINE VALLEY An undocumented immigrant died over the weekend during a snowstorm while seven others were rescued by U.S. Border Patrol agents, the agency announced Wednesday. The agencys search and rescue team, known as BORSTAR, responded to the Pine Valley area after receiving a report around 8 p.m. Saturday that eight people who had […]
April 13, 2017
New SENTRI office opens in San Ysidro
A new SENTRI office for people to apply for fast-pass border cards quietly opened Tuesday next to the San Ysidro Port of Entry. An official grand opening is pending. Officials at the office said they were doing a test run at the facility and seeing applicants who had made appointments. Instead of being sent to […]
April 13, 2017
Standout player takes his shot
Krishner, the SDSU coach, didn't see it that way. "I absolutely love the kid," Krishner told The Union-Tribune at the time Corona informed him of his decision. "He epitomizes everything we are looking for in a person in our program. We'd like to have him back." And then there was the medical scare that helped […]
April 13, 2017
State slams door’ on prisoners’ calls
TIJUANA In the first such measure in Mexico, a new electronic system has been implemented that blocks transmissions from cell phones and radios coming from inside the state prison here. The goal is to put an end to the extortions that prisoners are able to carry out against families in the community, said the […]
April 13, 2017
Mexicans in U.S. encouraged to vote
A campaign to encourage Mexican citizens who live in the United States to vote in Mexico's presidential elections next year kicked off Monday in San Diego. The director of Mexico's autonomous Federal Electoral Institute (IFE), which coordinates federal elections, announced the start of the outreach campaign during a visit to the Mexican Consulate in San […]
April 13, 2017
13 members of crime cell arrested
TIJUANA An anonymous phone tip led authorities to a criminal cell believed to be working for the Sinaloa cartel in Ensenada and Rosarito Beach, state officials announced. Authorities arrested on Saturday a total of 13 people, among them a couple who allegedly led the cell and two of their children, who in initial statements […]
April 13, 2017
Rare chance to see soccer icons in SD
Unless there's a last-minute surprise, David Beckham and Landon Donovan will play in San Diego against the Tijuana Xolos this week. "We are bringing our full roster," said Patrick Donley, director of communications of Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy. The Galaxy will take on the Xoloitzcuintles de Tijuana in an exhibition match at Torero Stadium […]
April 13, 2017
Desperate teams clawing for a win
The duel between the Raging Devils and wounded Eagles is the most interesting match-up this weekend in Mexicos Clausura Tournament. The Diablos Rojos Toluca are trying to recover from a devastating 3-2 loss at home to Necaxa Rayados. The Diablos took a 2-0 half-time lead only to allow three goals in the second half by […]
April 13, 2017
Migrants sentenced in drowning deaths
Two Mexican men were sentenced Friday each to five years in a U.S. prison for their roles in a boat-smuggling attempt near Torrey Pines State Beach last year that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented immigrants. The two victims, Marbilia Mejia, 18, of Guatemala, and José Ortiz, 34, of Mexico, were among 20 immigrants […]
April 13, 2017
Lanes to be closed by end of year
The $577 million expansion of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which was celebrated Thursday at a groundbreaking ceremony, will become more noticeable in November when authorities begin closing northbound lanes for construction. Meanwhile, a new pedestrian bridge and a new SENTRI enrollment center next to the San Ysidro crossing are expected to open next […]
April 13, 2017
Plot thickens for quarterfinal games
The San Diego Section boys soccer playoffs began Tuesday night and there were a few surprises coming out of the first round that helped set up some interesting match ups for Friday's quarterfinal games. Here's a quick view at the upcoming boys quarterfinal matches: Division I Chula Vista (14-7-3) at San Pasqual (18-3-2), 5 p.m. […]
April 13, 2017
It’s safe to come back, officials say
TIJUANA – In an effort to promote Baja California as a safe place for tourists, officials plan to distribute brochures with contact information for local mayors and police chiefs to people planning to visit the Mexican state. Baja California plans to circulate the green passport-looking brochures as early as this week in California, Nevada and […]
April 13, 2017
