The police chief in charge of the El Centenario delegation of the municipal police of Tijuana was kidnapped last night from his home in the Los Alamos colony in this city. Neighbors report that an armed commando entered the chief’s home and took him by force.
So far the municipal police has issued no comments [...]

The recent 40th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race will be telecast nationally as a one-hour sports special at 3 p.m. (EST) Sunday on NBC (that’s 12 noon for us here on the West Coast).
In an yet another impressive display of power and poise, American Honda motorcycle teammates Robby [...]

Over a period of several weeks police in Baja’s five cities will turn over their weapons and undergo a screening process, Rosarito Beach officials said today.
The actions will be taken in different scales in Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, Rosarito Beach and Tecate, said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres.
The process began at noon today when the [...]

This is a Mexican Chef’s recipe that is a quick and fabulous alternative for purchased tortillas or shells. Well worth the effort!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2/3 cup water or milk
1/4 cup oil (for frying)
1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder and shortening; mix [...]

A friend who just moved to Ensenada, Baja California, was stopped by the police and his car was temporarily impounded, until he got a importation permit. The reason? Whenever you plan to bring your car into Mexico and pass the (imaginary) 50KM line, you must import your vehicle. Granted, most of us drive our cars [...]

Are you planning on traveling to Baja to spend the New Year by the Pacific Ocean? Then these specials from Hotels.com may come in handy:
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Here at the offices of Que Pasa Baja, we would like to wish a very merry Christmas to all of our readers and friends, both here in Baja and afar. Have a wonderful holiday season, and please keep it safe by not drinking and driving.
Watch for the exciting news that we will have for [...]