Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Every year hikers pass through Tehachapi while travelling the Pacific Crest Trail. Here's some info about the trail and the people in the community who help the hikers along the way. The PCT may either be traveled south to north or north to south. One end of the PCT is in Campo, Calif. and the other end is located at Boundary Monument 78 on the US/Canada border. It may also be hiked in sections. It is free to hike the PCT, but a permit from Pacific Crest Trail Association is necessary. They...
I make New Year's resolutions each year and typically they are broken quickly. They are also all about me and pretty stereotypical - lose weight, eat healthier, stop procrastinating, finally become the Yoga master I know I am ... that sort of thing. I'm trying something new this year. I'm making my resolutions about others. Specifically, nonprofits in our community that could always use extra support. I want to donate more of my time, energy and resources to the places and people in Tehachapi...
The Stallion Springs Board of Directors seated three directors at the Dec. 18 meeting. Two of the directors were appointed by the Kern County Election Board as no one ran against them. Ben Dewell replaces Sandy Young, who chose not to run this election cycle and Fred Rowen was appointed for a second term. Berry Leslie was appointed as director by the CSD Board from a field of three candidates to complete the two years left on the term of Amanda Stewart who resigned upon moving from the area. The...
Exciting dreams come true at Mojave Air & Spaceport! Dec. 13 produced a calm, crisp morning and there was excitement and an edgy sense of accomplishment hanging in the air around the Virgin Galactic team who have worked so diligently to reach this day; seeing SpaceShipTwo "Unity" climb into space. The attempt to soar 264,000-feet, or 50-miles, above the surface of Earth, beyond the boundary of what the U.S. government deems as space, was a milestone for the team and TheSpaceShipCompany at...
Community members donated more than $1 million to the Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Foundation in 2018 to go toward the purchase of life-saving equipment, art to warm hospital walls and other necessities. The amount raised is a record for the critical access hospital, which opened its doors Nov. 7. "What this shows is just how much our community truly cares about elevating health care in Tehachapi and investing in their hospital. Every dollar raised goes toward our mission of living God's...
On Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at The Shed, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi will be hosting the 5th Annual Wine Pairing Dinner, which is one of the Club's major fundraisers for the year. This year the featured wines are from the Boisset Collection with wine Ambassador, Loren Hoffman available to talk about each and every wine. Mano Lujan, owner of The Shed and Red House BBQ, who has experienced culinary studies in China, Japan and Mexico is specifically designing the food so the wine enhances its...
On Dec. 21 five EMB Martial Arts students received their black belts in the style of "Eclectic Mind and Body," which is a martial art that combines techniques from several traditional styles and rolls them into one solid self-defense system. These students studied and trained 5 to 6 years to become eligible to take the rigorous black belt test. Along with their black belts, they have obtained the title of "Sensei."...
Walt and Tina-Marie Bayer moved to Bear Valley from Mission Viejo in November accompanied by their two cats, Mini and Pepper. Walt retired last May after 28 years with Experience Marketing. He traveled around the country setting up auto shows for the company. Following Walt's retirement, they started thinking about the possibility of leaving Orange County. Every year in May, the couple would go on a trip to celebrate their anniversary. This year they visited friends who had a condo in the...
Tehachapi Gandy Dancers' Annual Christmas Party was well attended by clubs from Palmdale and Bakersfield. Dancers were asked to bring Toys for Tots. They were extremely generous, not only in the quantity, but also the quality of the toys. The Christmas spirit was felt by all with the singing of Christmas carols in between each dance session. The club was pleased to give these toys to Sandy Chavez of the Salvation Army for distribution in Tehachapi. A new square class will start on Feb. 13 at...
I love winter. A roaring fire in the fireplace, a cozy blanket on the couch, a good book to sink into. Winter days seem perfect for reading books saved throughout the busy year, or finding a book so totally unexpected it carries you away from everyday into a totally new space in your head and heart. For this winter Loop TALE, I felt it quite apropos to turn towards winter tales ... Did you know that among a multitude of writers focusing on winter tales, Shakespeare was an early contender?...
Founder of the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation, Jim Wallace, told the Rotary Club of Tehachapi about the mission of the organization that was established by Wallace and his wife Tammy who passed away from the disease shortly after the organization received its 501(c)3 status. The focus of the organization is to assist cancer patients and their families with some of the unexpected hardships and expenses that accompany the treatment of cancer. Wallace said that even the amount of gas needed to get...
The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) is the most sweeping change in federal tax law since 1986. It contains more than 115 new provisions. I will list a few of them now. The federal standard deduction for Married filing a joint return has increased from $12,700 to $24, 000; Head of Household increased from $9,350 to $18,000; Single from $6,350 to $12,000; and married filing separately from $6,350 to $12,000. Those who have itemized in the past may still have to keep track of deductions for the State...
The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District board of directors is asking the public to offer ideas regarding future use of the old hospital on West E St. The 64-year-old structure needs significant refurbishing to meet building codes, and the district board of directors is looking at estimates for remodeling. At the Dec. 18, 2018 board of directors meeting, President Mike Nixon said that the cost of remodeling would be high and that the real value is in the land. Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley,...
I've written before about the great work being done by very smart and talented people on behalf of the City of Tehachapi. It's work that has an everyday positive impact for the community, our citizens and those who simply visit Tehachapi to experience for themselves the wonderful place we've created. That work continues to be recognized regionally and from time to time we'll be awarded for those efforts. This year I'm happy to announce that the Kern Council of Governments has selected the City...
Nearly eight out of 10 adults are vowing to put a new focus on their financial wellness in 2019, according to a new survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education. It's a great goal, but what does that actually look like in practice? Many "financial experts" recommend having an emergency fund of anywhere from $1,000 to three months salary as a starting point. If you are drowning in a sea of debt, that might seem like an impossible thing. Here are a few suggestions about where to start...
Top passwords of 2018 A company called SplashData analyzed more than 5 million accounts/passwords that have leaked online and compiled a list of the most-used passwords for 2018. For the fifth year in a row, "123456" and "password" retain the number one and two spots on the list. Here's the complete top 15 passwords and the change from last year's list.: 01. 123456 (Unchanged) 02. password (Unchanged) 03. 123456789 (Up 3) 04. 12345678 (Down 1) 05. 12345 (Unchanged) 06. 111111 (New) 07. 1234567...
The transition from the Jerry Brown to the Gavin Newsom gubernatorial administrations is creating uncertainty among water agencies as to the direction of the complicated WaterFix plan. "We had a clear understanding of Governor Brown and the role of water agencies," Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District General Manager Tom Neisler said. "Water issues have not had prominence in Newsom's campaign and transition. We have no answers. We need information so we can plan for the district. We need...
Everyone has a dog story. Those animals whose main concern is the person who owns them. Their love is unconditional and they would die for us. They are funny, affectionate and protective. They die too soon and make our hearts hurt, but the memories they leave are very dear. Three dog stories follow. A Rough "Wuff" I see pictures in the papers of homeless animals looking at us with wistful eyes. A friend of mine told me a story of she and her husband adopting a 2-year-old female German Shepherd...
Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club took a small group to one of Central Valley Youth Wrestling Association toughest tournaments, the California Republic. TVWC traveled to Corcoran, Calif. on Dec. 15 and 16 to challenge their wrestlers. First year wrestler Jake Brown competed and won top honors in the 8 and under 46-pound Division. Also finishing with first place honors was 12 and under 158-pound competitor, Michael Murillo. Michael pinned all four of his opponents in less than three minutes and...
I am grateful for the honor and privilege of serving Kern County's Second District on the Board of Supervisors. Together, we have accomplished much, and this newsletter focuses on some of the highlights for Kern County and the Second District. Kern County Budget Update The Board of Supervisors passed the county's budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. We are in year three of our 4-year plan to eliminate the General Fund structural deficit, after several years of falling oil prices and rising...
Something about new beginnings and firsts have always delighted and fascinated me. Which is one of many reasons I always look forward to the New Year, every year. Jan. 1 signals a great time to start over, if one so desires. And who doesn't? That's what resolutions are all about, aren't they? I've personally never been very good with New Year's resolutions. Well, I was always pretty good at making them, even writing them down some years, but I was never very good about keeping them. No matter wh...
Around the holidays, when Angela Newton reflects on her childhood in Paradise, Calif., she thinks about the home her family built. The one with the light blue siding and wraparound decks. The one where her mother hosted formal dinner parties with fine china for friends and family on holidays. The one where she worked alongside her daddy in the garage to change the clutch in her first car. The one she helped build with her own hands, digging leach lines and laying floors, helping transform a...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. As the year winds down, you may want to look ahead to see which areas of your life you can improve in 2019. Perhaps you'll decide to exercise more, eat healthier foods, reconnect with old friends or volunteer at a school or charitable organization. All these goals are certainly worthwhile – but you also may want to add some New Year's financial resolutions to your list. Here are a few ideas to c...
The Tehachapi Treasure Trove is open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit us online at www.tehachapitreasuretrove.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove or call us at (661) 822-6794. We are located at 116 East Tehachapi Blvd., across the street from the Water Tower. Stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. Remember we carry an extensive line of art, craft and scrapbooking supplies, and provide artist...
Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary physical movements or vocal sounds. These actions may include kicking, facial tics, sudden jerking movements, shouts, grunts, or many other fits. In some cases, the symptoms can be quite severe, including involuntary jumping or biting, and can put the individual's safety and well-being in danger. There are many symptoms that an individual with Tourette's syndrome may suffer from that can prevent that individual from...
