Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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I like to believe that I am not a sucker, but I am easily persuaded to assist a friend in need or do something that benefits the kids. Combine the two and have it benefit kids in athletics and I am unable to say no. Yes, it is a curse and yes, my wife is constantly annoyed at my lack of ability to say no. But a couple of times this season I have been asked by my friend and fellow Warriors press junkie Tom Shea to fill in for him as public address announcer for Warrior basketball so he could trav...
This article (part 2 of 2) will help you understand California deeds, including the different types of deeds and available options, when transferring real property interests. We have tried to answer many of the most frequently asked questions about assignments of title in California, provide a basic understanding of simple terminology relating to real property and explain the function of the most common deeds utilized by California real property owners. Affidavit – Death of Joint Tenant Upon t...
Each year TVAA challenges local photographers to show off their best photos. The contests, held every February and August, provide local photographers with a chance to display their favorite photos, earn a ribbon or two and even the possibility of going home with a cash prize for their efforts. The first contest in 2005 featured photos by over two dozen photographers. Over the years the contest has gone through some amazing transformations, growth, and in the aftermath of COVID, some struggles...
To all our friends, customers and members, we hope your holiday season was pleasant and memorable. This month we're excited to celebrate our First Year Anniversary. Its hard to believe it's been a year since we transformed our beloved Treasure Trove into a co-op of 24 members/owners, (with additional vending associates.) There have been new events like our Improv Class and Jam Night, while maintaining old favorites like Paint Night and the various classes taught by our experienced artists. We...
When I was a kid, I was a huge fan of the swash-buckling pirate movies. My favorite Saturday matinee on Channel 5 was any pirate movie featuring Errol Flynn or Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. The good pirates fought against the evil island governors on the sea and land. It was very romantic and exciting. So, you can understand how happy I was to hear that I was a direct descendant of a Finnish pirate. His name was Mustaparta, which translates to "Black Beard." My imagination ran wild. About 10 years ago...
On January 15, 1918, a cold, winter day in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Kathryn Pointek (Chwaz) first opened her eyes to view the world to which she had been born. The year, 1918, found Woodrow Wilson as President of the United States. Not only that, the U.S. was in the midst of World War I which was called, "The war to end all wars." This happy little girl was the daughter of Catherine and Jacob Pointek, both arriving to this country from Austria. She and her siblings grew up in a loving,...
The Kern County Sheriff's Office would, again, like to warn the public about a phone scam targeting individuals in Kern County. At this time, residents are reporting that they are receiving phone calls about a gun buy-back program. We still receive reports of residents receiving phone calls about warrants for their arrest. Kern County Sheriff's Office does not ask for money, banking or payment information over the phone or accept payment for fees, tickets, or fines. When you take a phone call...
Former Vice President at Scaled Composites and Chief Test Pilot, SpaceShipOne pilot and America's First Commercial Astronaut, Mike Melvill and Vietnam fighter pilot/record setting Voyager aircraft pilot, Dick Rutan, have been friends for over 50 years! These guys are true friends and they always could bounce ideas off of each other and come up with sound solutions. They built their Long EZ aircraft side by side in Mojave and when the planes were completed, they flew them side by side in the...
Tehachapi Community Church, on the corner of E and Green Streets, is helping those who made New Year resolutions about healthy food choices find success. The Church wants members to be successful, and this may be a first step. Many churches have time to come together after their worship services. This time can have many names, such as Coffee Hour, Friendship Time, Community, and Connections. It can be a wonderful time to speak with others who share the same faith. It extends the service when...
Archaeology is the study of human history. Excavating ancient sites where civilizations used to live unearths artifacts and other physical clues to be studied and analyzed. Is anyone ready to participate in an archeological dig? Books and movies provide us with a rich and entertaining experience of humanity's exciting past. The movie "King Solomon Mines," first introduced as a book by Sir H. Rider Haggard, brought us the story of Alan Quartermain searching an unexplored region of Africa for gold...
