Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Teresa Sasnett was elected president of the Board of Directors at the February Board meeting. Sasnett is a 14-year resident of Stallion. She feels one of the best parts of being a resident of Stallion is the friendship felt from the moment you drive in. People wave, smile and the atmosphere is welcoming. "I always strive to keep up with everything going on in the community, it is clear to me that the Board has the best interest of the community at heart, I wish to serve my neighbors by being...
With the end of Ed Gordon's term, the Stallion Springs CSD had a vacant position on the Board. Advertising was put out and the search was on for a new director to fill the position. At the January 19 Regular Board Meeting, The Board interviewed the potential candidates. After the interview process the Board decided to appoint Neil Record, a longtime Stallion Springs resident. Neil has spent countless hours volunteering and helping our community and we look forward to having his knowledge fill...
The CSD wants to give a special shout out to the Whitmore family. The Whitmores have always instilled in their kids to be respectful of others and of the environment. About four years ago Darin began mowing along his roadside all the way to the mailboxes to keep it safe and clear for others. One year his daughter Kenzie (now 10 years old) wanted to help, but along the way discovered a lot of trash as well. That's when the Whitmores decided to start picking up trash in the neighborhood. Kenzie an...
Stallion housing Last year was a busy year for housing and related projects in Stallion Springs. Permits for 32 new homes were issued, 20 new fences and 13 new storage buildings and sheds. Multiple new permits were also issued for tree removal, standalone garages, patios, solar, new roofs and painting. Nine permits were also issued for various other property improvement projects. Did you know we have CC&Rs (Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions) in the community. These CC&Rs are necessary to...
Drive with care! The elk and deer are enjoying the weather. Large groups have been spotted along Comanche Point Road near Longhorn Lane and in the area near Jacks Hill and Buckskin Dr. The lake is a good place for a drink and a bath to cool off. Be careful while driving through the area. They may be crossing the roads in groups or playing follow the leader with short distances between them. Beware of stopped cars and people watching them. Hazard Mitigation Plan Windy Benson, administrative...
Santa found Stallion Springs on his yearly run and left presents for everyone.Unfortunately also left behind was a lot of used wrapping paper and boxes. Our transfer station will be temporarily overwhelmed so be patient as it gets removed. Some bins may be full or overloaded but will be emptied as quickly as possible. Please don't just dump things anywhere. If you don't know where to put something, call the CSD at (661) 822-3268, and a member of the staff will be able to assist you as to where...
The Stallion Springs Community really came together for the first Trails Maintenance day we've had in a few years. It was a great turnout and a beautiful day and we were able to clear so much terrain in a short amount if time. General Manager Vanessa Stevens said, "Our trails in this community are an asset that we do not want to lose and it made me so proud to see everyone working together. Thank you to all that attended. The team was amazing and we are looking forward to our next trails...
Home Owners Association The Stallion Springs Home Owners Association held their annual meeting on November 14 on the lawn adjacent to the Community Center. The meeting had been delayed from June due to the Coronavirus. The board held an election of officers for the 2020-21 year. Nick Cunningham was elected president, Debbie Rodriguez was elected vice president, Lori Rodgers received the secretary nomination and Donnie Williams will be the treasurer. In 2020, the POA granted six $1,000...
The Stallion Springs Community Church held their annual Harvest Festival on October 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Some of the events included pumpkin launching, decorating, crafts, games, a pie eating contest and lots of candy. There was outdoor fun for all. Home Owners Association The Stallion Springs HOA will be hosting a contest for the top three outdoor decorations for the holiday season. Decorate your home to represent your holiday. There will be three different prizes which will include donated...
Kern County Fire provided a class for CERT members wanting to complete their DSW Certification and need to update their FIRST AID/CPR credentials. The class was provided by grant funds. The class was held in Stallion Springs on Saturday, October 10. The training was conducted in the Corral Room, SS Community Center, and social distancing and facial masks were required. You may remember, this was originally scheduled for April, but was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The class was open to all...
Drive with care, the elk and deer are enjoying the fall. They are out roaming the fields and roads getting ready for winter. The lake is a good place for a drink and a bath to cool off from the hot weather. Be careful while driving through the area. They may be crossing the roads in groups or playing follow the leader with short distances between them. Also, watch out for people watching them from stopped cars. Where are you getting informed? "One of my main goals as General Manager is to keep...
The Houchin Blood Bank held a drive on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the CSD Community Center in the Corral Room, hosted by your Stallion Springs Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT team members Susan Kneale, Denise Cox, Margret Gordon and Mary Vickey were on duty for the blood drive. Walk-ins, in addition to those having an appointment, were welcome. Platelet donations were also accepted but required an appointment. Masks or facial coverings were required and social distancing was...
Library News The grand opening for the new Stallion Springs Library was held on Saturday, Aug. 29 at their new building located at 20030 Pellisier Rd. Librarian Emma Holm cut the ribbon and welcomed everyone to the new facility. General Manager, Vanessa Stevens, thanked Emma, Kathryn Sanders and the countless volunteers who spent so much time and effort moving books and shelves and installing flooring for the new library. She also thanked: Larry and Char Heasley who moved and built shelving and...
It's that time of year when the deer and elk are out with their young looking for food and water. You need to be careful as they can cross the roads without warning at any point. Be especially careful of one of the young lagging behind mom and suddenly deciding to cross to catch up. Protect our wildlife and avoid damage to your vehicle. Police Department says thanks On behalf of all officers of the Stallion Springs Department Chief Gary Crowell would like to personally say thank you to the...
It's that time of year for harvesting in the Grimmway fields along Banducci and Pelliser Roads in Cummings Valley. As you leave or come in to Stallion Springs, watch for workers cutting between the cars, entering or exiting their cars that are parked along the road. Bear and California Condor sightings in Stallion Springs Residents have reported multiple sightings of a small black bear in the southwest area of (lower) Stallion Springs. As a reminder, please DO NOT approach or feed the bear and...
Closed for the season Based on the COVID-19 mandates and guidelines, the pool will remain closed for this season. The CSD is looking for some fun ideas for the community that adheres to the guidelines and will help to lift the spirits of the community. The CSD is hoping to resume normal park operations as soon as possible. Clean up days Clean up days will be will be held Thursday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new location will be at the Community...
Meet the Stallion Springs Police Officers The Stallion Springs Police Department held a Community Informational meeting on Thursday, June 18. Chief Gary Crowell introduced the full time officers to the group: Officer James Bernard, Chief Gary Crowell, Sergeant Michael Bonsness and Officer Cody Hash. Hash is the newest officer to join the department starting with the SSPD in February 2020. These officers are part of a professional team that is one of the most respected law enforcement agencies...
Transfer Station Access Stickers How do you get your new sticker to gain access to the site? You have received a notice in the mail. The CSD will need you, as the occupant of the property, to fill out the enclosed form and send it back to the District Office. When the enclosed form is completed and returned to the District office, an access tag will be assigned to the occupant of the property and the vehicle used for trash disposal only. In order to receive your tag, you must come to the...
Vanessa Stevens, the new general manager, is busy with all of the projects going on in the District. She moved to Stallion Springs 22 years ago and remembers the beautiful yards and happy, friendly atmosphere. She wonders what happened to that pride in the community. Today she looks around and sees everyone in a hurry and lots of yards overgrown and full of debris. What about you ... are you proud when you look around? Her goal for this community is to bring it back to what it used to be. Bring...
Work is continuing on the Transfer Station. The station was closed for three days to allow for trenching and cable runs for the new access system. The system will require an access sticker on your vehicle, and will only allow authorized vehicles to open the gate. This will help eliminate unauthorized dumping at the site. Green waste will be placed on the ground in the north east corner of the site, chipped by the CSD staff and loaded into a 50 yard bin. It appears the District will be able to...
The Board of Directors approved funds to expand the solid waste site and the project is underway. After investigating the possibility of moving the site, it was determined that because the existing site for solid waste transfer was already approved, it would be very cost effective to modify the existing site in order to meet the needs of the community, as well as the state and county. The site will have additional fencing and access control gates that will only allow authorized individuals...
The Library is headed to their new location. When the new administrative offices were built in 2009 the old CSD building was opened as a large library, a POA room and a place for small meetings. It was also discovered that subterranean termites were active and the building was in need of structural repair. The Board approved moving the library to the Bornt building on Pellisier Road. The community will continue to have a hard copy library of books, a place for fellowship with each other and a...
It's spring in the Springs, and the line for "tee times" is getting longer. The deer are all lined up waiting their turn (pictured). Most in the line are following social distancing rules but a couple are crowding it a bit. CSD Offices The CSD offices are currently closed to the public. The staff will still be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. to take your phone calls or your emails. Call (661) 822-3268 for any assistance. Due to the recommendations from Federal, State...
At the March 17 Board meeting the Stallion Springs Board of Directors named Vanessa Stevens as acting general manager for the District. Interim General Manager, David Aranda, submitted his two weeks notice of resignation on Feb. 28 to the president of the Board. The Board held a Special Board Meeting and in a closed session on March 5, accepting his resignation. The Board had been looking for a new general manager for over a year. After failure to find a qualified candidate the Board requested...
The Stallion Springs CSD held a Town Hall meeting on Feb. 29 at the Community Center. The CSD held the meeting regarding proposed changes to what is acceptable waste and what is not at the solid waste site. The CSD sent out surveys to 1,400 residents with three possible options. There were 583 responses to the survey. Option one was for home pickup, which received 60 votes. Option two was for a manned/limited hour waste center, which had 161 votes. Option three was for a key entry 24/7 assess, w...
