Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Get ready for a romantic and fun afternoon of wine, chocolate and local charm at the Tehachapi Valentine's Wine Walk, taking place on Feb. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. This popular event, hosted by the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, invites wine lovers to explore Tehachapi's historic downtown shops and experience award-winning local wines, live music, handcrafted chocolates, savory snacks, activities and more. The event will feature 18 wine tasting locations showcasing all of Tehachapi's...
Tehachapi's popular tasting room Triassic Vineyards and Meals by Merrill, a Personal Private Chef Services company, have been hosting three-course Wine & Dine events at the vineyards since last September. Merrill Colón, Meals by Merrill owner and chef, dropped into the Triassic tasting room soon after moving to Tehachapi last spring and was met with positive interest and a willingness to try something new. Their first meal venture was sold out and the enjoyment and positive feed back have...
Joey Hernandez, owner of Chiseling Image Luxury Aesthetics, or CILA for short, surprised two winners on KGET 17 news live with free haircuts for life on Jan. 28. Rhoda Rathkamp and Susie Ormsby were under the impression that they were being interviewed for their experience inside CILA, but to their surprise, they were both winners. They entered for a chance to win on Jan. 18 at the ribbon cutting ceremony of Chiseling Image Luxury Aesthetics. "I am tired of prices going up and every business...
The Tehachapi Mountain Quilters had a wonderful time on Jan. 25 at the Road to California Quilt Show in Ontario, Calif. Seventy Tehachapi quilters enjoyed the bus trip and spent the day walking through the convention center, shopping at over 100 vendors and seeing more than 100 quilts from around the world. The next meeting of the Tehachapi Mountain Quilters will be Feb. 3. They meet at the Shepherd of the Hills Church, 24300 Bear Valley Rd. Socializing begins at 9 a.m., the meeting starts at...
Looking for the perfect sofa set to complement your home? At TehachaSleep Mattress and Furniture Homestore we offer a stunning selection of custom sofa sets that combine style, comfort and functionality. All at affordable prices with Interest FREE financing. Why choose a custom sofa set? Every home is different, and your furniture should reflect your personal taste and needs. That's why we provide customizable options to help you create the perfect sofa, sectional or loveseat for your space....
On Jan. 24, Adrianna and Peter Garthwaite celebrated a much-anticipated Grand Opening of their new location with their friends, family and community members. Dozens of residents, including members of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce board members, City Council, City Hall, representatives from Kern County District 2, Senator Grove's office and Congressman Fong's office came to support the ribbon cutting of TehachaSleep. Adriana and Peter Garthwaite, owners of the Christian Store,...
In June of 2023, I embarked on a journey that would alter my life in every way. I was given the honor of fulfilling the position of Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. While I was an entrepreneur and had a strong background in marketing, I was new to the role a chamber of commerce plays in its community. I quickly learned that every chamber is different and a successful chamber responds to the needs of its local businesses, economy and community. Some chambers focus...
Taxpayers with one or more qualifying children may be able to claim a tax credit of up to $2,000 per qualifying child. The childcare credit is generally a nonrefundable credit that is limited to regular tax liability plus alternative minimum tax liability. However, a portion of the credit is refundable for certain taxpayers. The refundable portion of the additional tax credit for any qualifying child cannot exceed $1,700. A $500 credit is allowed for each dependent of the taxpayer other than a...
On Jan. 18, Joey Hernandez, owner of Chiseling Image Luxury Aesthetics (CILA) celebrated the grand opening of his new salon. More than 50 community members came to celebrate the new business and usher it into success. The event included treats by Mountain Coffee House, a bubbly toast created by Sip and Dip, as well as drawings for prizes including $100 gift cards and free hair cuts for life. The Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi also had a table with information about programs and memberships....
On Jan. 25, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi hosted its annual Wine Pairing Dinner Fundraiser, an event that brought together wine enthusiasts and community supporters. The evening featured exquisite wines from Tlo Winery, pronounced like "hello," which hails from Paso Robles and has a convenient Tasting Room located in Downtown Bakersfield on 18th Street. Guests enjoyed a delightful culinary experience provided by Bord A Petite Catering Inc., led by Lisa Borda. The event kicked off with a smooth...
On Jan. 23, Briana Bell M.S. CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist and owner of Bell Speech Pathology, cut a ribbon to celebrate the Grand Opening of her new office. Four generations of women were present to mark this milestone as Briana, her daughter, mother Michelle and her grandmother all work with community members to find their voice and their confidence in speaking. Mayor Pro-tem Jeanette Pauer presented a certificate of recognition, as well as Karen Sanders who came to represent Kern...
Chester Ray Reaves was born May 16, 1948 in Porum, Oklahoma to parents, William and Julie Reaves. He passed peacefully at his home from this earthly life to his eternal life with his lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 10, 2024 in Tehachapi. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones who will miss him greatly. He enjoyed time spent with his family, especially with his boys, camping, barbeques, fishing and teaching them the importance of living a healthy productive life, filled with love...
Happy Valentine's Day from the Tehachapi Arts Center Tehachapi Arts Center offers classes, art supplies and a place for artists to gather and present their art to the public. Jamie Barnes Valentines - Pressed Flowers Class What better time than now to create a beautiful bouquet of pressed flowers? Join Jamie on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. and learn how. Improv Class with Susan & Johnathon Saturday, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a great workshop and get the chance to hone your improv skills....
As the adoption room coordinator at Have a Heart Humane Society, I hear this phrase almost every single day: “I hope they go together!” It’s a sweet sentiment, for sure, and it’s one we humans understand so well. After all, if you were plucked out of your comfy home and sent off into the great unknown, wouldn’t you want your sibling tagging along? But here’s the thing: dogs aren’t people. (Shocking revelation, right?) While our furry friends certainly form bonds and have feelings, they don’t experience family dynamics quite the way we do. And...
It may not seem like it these days, but love is in the air. You can see it, and feel it, if you look for it and are open to it. It's there. And as a special reminder, Valentine's Day is coming right up, and Valentine's Day is all about love. And we all know what love is, don't we? Well, maybe we don't. Love is hard to define, for one thing. It's easier to describe than define, actually, although the poets have been trying to do both for years. For most of us, whether we're poets or not, whether...
The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) will host the annual Spring Business Summit on March 20, at the AV Fair & Event Center from 7 a.m. to noon. This year's keynote speaker will be Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.), a jet fighter pilot, combat veteran and first woman on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron. In addition to her distinguished 21-year Air Force career, Malachowski is a White House Fellow and an inductee into both the National Women's Hall...
The Tehachapi Planning Commission will have to wait a bit to seat their new commissioner. The Tehachapi City Council was unable to select a new member of the Planning Commission at their Jan. 21 meeting. The two candidates, Kelly Ann Ryan and Barbara Minor, made their presentations to the four council members who were at the meeting. Mayor Joan Pogon-Cord was unable to attend as she had recently undergone knee surgery. As the council was deadlocked at two votes for each candidate, the Planning C...
So you have a new business, what form should it take? Is an LLC better than a corporation? Or maybe a sole proprietorship or a partnership? This article will help you understand the differences between the popular LLC and a corporation. LLCs are gaining in the choice of business structure because they have, by far, fewer formalities compared to corporations. They keep the same accounting practices and keep accurate books, but the LLC can structure it's Operating Agreement to require as many form...
Our hospital is thriving, from improvements for patients accessing the imaging pavilion to a dynamic work environment for its employees. The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors voted unanimously to grant one million dollars to complete a protected walkway between the hospital and the Cyr Family Imaging Pavillion. A beaming Jenny Lavers, Adventist Health’s operations executive for the Central California Network, reported that, in her opinion, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley could compete with Disneyland as the happiest p...
During late January and into February, six planets are moving in their orbits into our southern sky, visible each evening. This type of event is not rare, though often misunderstood. Popular media is typically dominated by erroneous cartoons and sensationalized "mysterious" significance. The graphic I'm sharing shows the true nature of this alignment. From our view it appears that the planets are in a line across the sky. They are always on this "line" which is a circle around the Earth - the...
This may not be widely known, but the Tehachapi mountain grades and eastern Kern County roads are used by every car maker to test cars, and check trucks for safety, performance, emissions, reliability and durability. These tests are mandated by the federal government to take place before cars can be sold here in the United States. The grade pulling up from General Beale Road at the base of the Tehachapi Mountains is known as the "Transmission Killer." Most car manufacturers use this grade to...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Argie Young Norwood on the morning of Jan. 18 in Tehachapi. She was 74 years old. Argie was born on February 8, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee to James Russell and Billie Wright Young. She graduated Donelson High School in 1968, then later completed her Bachelors of Science Degree in Home Economics at Tennessee Technological University. Argie's willingness to help others, her caring nature and head-strong determination were just a few of...
In 1973, a small group of people gathered together because of their concern for the preservation of important historical sites in Tehachapi. The group was composed of Del Troy, Debbie Troy Massey, Ed Sampson and Claudia Galloway Elliott. The first order of business was to establish a name. Claudia Elliott, a young reporter with the Tehachapi News, suggested the organization be called Tehachapi Heritage League. Claudia Elliott graduated from Tehachapi High School and went on to study journalism...
Rob England is the new executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans. He has extensive experience in coalition building, advocacy and grass roots organizing. He will be the speaker at the Feb. 6 meeting of Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club (TMDC). England has dedicated himself to advancing the rights of working people. He will suggest ways TMDC members can help with this effort. Tehachapi High School Warrior Pantry is a project that TMDC likes to promote. Todd Morrison who...
Valentine's Day is on the way – it's time to treat yourself to a sparkling clean home and office, by Betty's Cleaning Service. "Enjoy your day - let us handle the mess!" (661) 743-9354....
