Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Before we get started with how much Random-Access Memory (RAM) you need, let's talk about what it is. There are two types of storage in your computer, permanent and temporary. Your hard drive or solid-state drive is permanent storage, and RAM is your computer's temporary storage. Your computer uses RAM for loading and running programs and temporarily storing and using data. The contents of your RAM are lost when you turn off your computer. 1GB RAM 1GB is Microsoft's minimum requirement for a 32-...
As the pace in this 21st century world moves faster and faster, it becomes all the more important to be organized. Growing older magnifies that need. Whether memory is dimming and we find ourselves forgetting where we left things, or mobility is limited and we can’t get to the things we remember and need, being organized offers a certain salvation. Facing both situations, short term memory loss and mobility challenges, I have been very thankful that long term memory hangs on in surprising detail...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club has arranged for Julie Solis to address the group at their Feb. 6 meeting. She is a candidate for the Kern County Democratic Central Committee which supports Democratic organizations, candidates and causes in Kern County. Solis, a teacher, has worked with Assemblyman Rudy Salas to get millions of dollars for Kern County residents who suffer from Valley Fever. She organized speakers for a symposium at Bakersfield College to educate the community on Valley Fever. She has spoken to various groups throughout the...
The elk are helping homeowners clean up the yards before the next storm hits. The heavy rain and snow have got the grass growing at a fast pace and keeping it under control can be a problem. General Manager General Manager, David Aranda, said, "Changes are in store for Stallion Springs in the new year. Be on the lookout for a letter from the CSD regarding your solid waste and how the CSD has limited options in handling it. The letter will include a detailed explanation. We will be asking for...
It takes lots of guts to stand up on stage and sing your heart out, especially at a big venue like Buck Owens Crystal Palace. That's what I saw and heard on Jan. 8 at a performance by two of country music's rising stars. Stephanie Quayle and Lainey Wilson, who are both seasoned country artists, lit up the stage at a packed house at the Palace. Both artists have been proclaimed by CMT (Country Music Television) as their "Next Women of Country" for 2019. This was a special Free Listener show that...
Among the blueblood bands of bluegrass music, Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, of course, will always be the king but the four-piece band, The Special Consensus, is certainly one of the crown princes. Tehachapi will be treated to a third royal visit by this Nashville-based band on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. at the BeeKay Theatre in Downtown Tehachapi. The award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated group was formed in the Chicago area in 1975, and features a repertoire of traditional bluegrass standards,...
Richard Wayne Dallas, age 64, left our world to be with our Heavenly Father on December 30, 2019. Rick was a big, tough guy with a giving heart. With his loving wife of forty years by his side, he fought a courageous battle against cancer. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Rick was born in Lancaster in 1955, and grew up in Santa Maria, graduating from Santa Maria High School in 1973. Following in the footsteps of his father, Richard Ellis Dallas, he became an ironworker. He and...
This last December, The Dance Craze held their fifth annual Christmas show themed "A Disney Holiday" for all of their amazing dancers and their families. They were able to show their friends and family some of the dance skills they have learned. Pre-purchased flower bouquets were given to families to show just how much they appreciate and love their dancers. They even had some surprise guests visit them after the show: Santa and Disney princesses Belle, Ariel, Cinderella and Snow White all came...
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician is diagnosing a problem so it can be fixed. Cars can be so complex these days. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom and that could make it challenging to track down. It can also be frustrating for the vehicle owner because it can take time and money. If it’s not something obvious, it’s easy for the customer to focus on the fixing and not the diagnosing. Let us introduce you to something we’ll call Customer Detective Work – that is help...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and the 57th Annual Mountain Festival Committee are looking for a theme for the 57th Annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival®. The Festival will be on Aug. 14-16, 2020. Original or unique theme ideas should be submitted to the Chamber by Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at 4 p.m. The winner will receive a $100 prize, along with V.I.P. treatment and an invitation to ride in the Mountain Festival Parade. Participants are allowed to submit an unlimited number of theme ideas, but only one winner will be chosen. Some...
The Tehachapi Treasure Trove is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. We carry an extensive line of art, craft and scrapbooking supplies, as well as artist services in addition to local arts, handcrafts, jewelry, collectibles, music, yarn, gift items and more. Visit us online at www.tehachapitreasuretrove.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove or call us at...
In the event of a power outage, traffic signals may convert to a flashing red light or lose power and go dark, and street lights could turn off. Motorists should treat flashing red signal lights as an all-way stop and treat every entrance to an intersection as a stop sign. When emergency personnel are at a scene directing traffic and giving specific instructions, default to their authority over flashing red lights. Always follow the directions of emergency personnel. Drive cautiously and watch out for bicyclists and pedestrians. Power outages...
I awakened in a perfectly agreeable mood. It was time to write my article for The Loop newspaper and I even had a fair idea of what I was going to say. The phone rang and in thirty minutes I had ten calls asking if I had sent them a message by email. I had not. They said the message did not sound like something I would say. The "hacker" did not send me the message so I can only remember what the "hack-ees" told me it said. Apparently, the message read I was traveling and remembered that it was...
At their Jan. 13 meeting, the Tehachapi Planning Commission approved a multi-tenant retail center to be located on the southwest corner of Capital Hills Pkwy. and Voyager Dr., between the Holiday Inn and the on-ramp to Hwy. 58. The retail center, proposed by Jeremy Manning of Paul Dhanens Architect, Inc., includes 6,055 sq. ft. of retail space including an 1,855 sq. ft. Starbucks with drive-thru. The plan includes a parking lot with 49 parking spaces. Per Planning Commission guidelines, the...
City Clerk Tory Marsh began the Jan. 6 City Council meeting by announcing that the City had received a letter of resignation from Councilman Kenneth Hetge. Mayor Susan Wiggins stated that as the letter was received too late to be addressed at this meeting, his replacement will be discussed at the Jan. 21 meeting. Development Services Director Jay Schlosser announced that the City is asking for public input for possible non-motorized projects. The Development Services Department has been very...
provided by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools January is the kick-off of five months of high energy, intense academic events and competitions administered by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office. From mid-January through the end of the academic year in May, thousands of students will test their knowledge and skills in a dozen language arts, history, government, mathematics, science and fine arts events based on state curriculum standards. Winning at the county level can mean a trip to state and perhaps national venues for...
I get a lot of wonderful and inspirational emails and messages, almost all with a note at the bottom urging me to "pass it on." And I do, sometimes via the Internet (i.e., Facebook), sometimes here in my column, like today. I enjoy passing on good thoughts whenever and however I can. I don't know who the author of this piece is (hate when that happens – I love to give credit where credit is due), but someone smart wrote it, that's for sure. It's called "Happiness on Hold," but you'll soon see t...
Calgren Dairy Fuels and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that four additional Central Valley dairies have started sending methane produced from cow manure to Calgren’s biogas operation in Pixley, where it is processed into high-quality, renewable natural gas (RNG) and injected into SoCalGas’ system. The Calgren facility now collects methane— a potent greenhouse gas that would otherwise escape to the atmosphere and contribute to climate change—from more than 66,000 cows at 10 area dairy farms. The additional dairies...
Well respected, honored and appreciated for his civil rights activism, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. rightfully earned his place as one of the most influential figures in American and world history. Through his religious teachings and social activism, Dr. King played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. While Dr. King lived a good portion of his life in the public eye, many facts of his life are not widely known. In honor of his birthday and Black History Month,...
On Jan. 14 the press was invited to see the distinctive F/A-18 Hornet from the US Navy Blue Angels Aerial Demo Team fly into General William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster, Calif. Lieutenant Commander Adam Kerrick, event coordinator, and Lieutenant Julius Bratton, air show narrator, flew in the F-18 and told us in the press meeting that this would be their first Air Show on the road. The Navy F-18 Air Crew told us that they love the weather in Lancaster. The pilots and crews are currently working...
With the passing of another year, comes another string of political failures pushed by out-of-touch Democrats who control Sacramento. The time is now to make our voices heard as we persist in proposing common sense solutions to the most pressing issues facing Kern County residents. The disconnect between Sacramento Democrats and California constituents continues to widen. Democratic leaders are overly focused on pushing unwelcomed one-size-fits-all regulations onto Californians resulting in job...
Steve Shaw is a Master Falconer and will speak about how hawks, eagles and owls are different and the use of hawks and falcons in falconry. He will also discuss major threats to raptors and songbirds. Steve will bring a falcon and Harris hawk for the program which is open to folks having a picture taken with a raptor in hand. He will also speak about the Nature Park in Golden Hills (Tom Sawyer Lake) which is a site for falconry. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 and is held at Golden Hills Elementary School, 20215 Park Rd. in...
Carpal tunnel syndrome generally is caused by the thickening of the tendons from the forearm to the palm of the hand when they become irritated or swollen, compressing the median nerve. Carpal tunnel symptoms generally start with a gradual burning, numbness or tingling in the palm of the claimant's hands and fingers. Although there may be no apparent swelling, some claimants complain that they have difficulty using their fingers. Other common symptoms of carpal tunnel can include weakness,...
On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound’s Feline Conservation Center will be hosting its “Red Light Tours” special event. Guided tours will be provided so that guests can view our exhibit area wild cats under cover of darkness, in their nocturnal state. Our tour guides will utilize red “night vision” flashlights to show you the cats, flash photography is not allowed. Tours begin at 5 p.m. (before it is completely dark) and continue until the last tour departs at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. Advance tickets can be purcha...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.It might not have made the headlines, but a recently passed piece of legislation could affect the IRAs and 401(k)s of millions of Americans beginning in 2020. So, if you have either of these accounts, or if you run a business, you'll want to learn more. The new laws, collectively called the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, include these noteworthy changes: • Higher a...
