By Gustavo Arellano Dear Mexican: My family for six generations have been born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. Everyone speaks Spanish most of the time. Right now, almost every Republican in the state is trying to get redistricting to the finish line to cut out the bumper crop of Mexican-American candidates from coming up. They [...]
Border Wall, Mexicali, Baja California Norte February 2 through April 30 “Beyond Borders” — photographs by David Bacon On February 2, the Center for Cultural Investigation of the Autonomous University of Baja California mounted an exhibition of 18 large photographs, taken by photographer David Bacon, on the border wall, next to the garita, or gate, [...]
Cardiff Native, former La Costa Canyon star to bolster midfield depth The San Diego Sockers announced the signing of midfielder Jason Santos to a contract for the remainder of the 2011-2012 season. Santoswill accompany the team on its trip toMonterrey,Mexicofor the upcoming FIFRA Championships. “Jason has been training hard with the Sockers Reserves and deserves an [...]
New cookbook explores the cuisine of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has the draw of turquoise seas, white-sand beaches, azure cenotes and the mysterious Maya. The region’s cuisine is just as delectable, as foodies will be discovering in ever increasing numbers this year. Some 52 million visitors are expected to visit the region this [...]