Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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It was 10 years ago that I was able to take a trip that once happened multiple times every day, but now is a very rare experience: a train ride through the Tehachapi Mountains and down to Bakersfield. Of course multiple trains a day still pass through Tehachapi. The rail line through here is considered one of the busiest stretches of single-track mountain railroad in the world, but they're all freight trains. After nearly 100 years of continuous operation, passenger train service was...
The wild boars are back after a five- or six-year hiatus, and they are dangerous to humans or pets. If you suspect them being on your property, the BVPD has cages to trap them. As you all know, no hunting is allowed in the community, and only the police are allowed to trap them, but do call. They are there to help. Uprooted soil is good evidence that the boars are around. The CSD is looking for volunteers for committees, particularly in administration, finance, infrastructure, and public safety....
Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) is excited to announce a Restaurant Bingo contest called TASTE TEHACHAPI with over $1,700 worth of gift cards to be won! “We want to encourage our community to support our family-owned eateries as they support us. We do not want to see any of our local businesses close down during this difficult time,” said TAAR President Stacey Peel. The Taste Tehachapi contest will run from March 1-31. Visit 10 family-owned eateries located in Tehachapi, save...
As people move through different stages of life, there are new financial opportunities and potential pitfalls around every corner. Here are common money mistakes to watch out for at every age. Your 20s & 30s Being financially illiterate. By learning as much as you can about saving, budgeting, and investing now, you could benefit from it for the rest of your life. Not saving regularly. Save a portion of every paycheck and then spend what's left over - not the other way around. You can earmark...
Another month has passed. Now well into the second month of the second year of life during this pandemic. Combined with a lung surgery a year ago, there have been many anxious moments for me. My hearing assistant and constant companion, Pepe, has been a blessing for me with his always being around. Our daily lives, even with the first step of the vaccination scheduled for this week, has mostly been staying inside. The cold and wet weather has drastically limited our ability to get out for long w...
Did you know that only 20 percent of visible skin aging comes from the natural aging process? That means that 80 percent of skin aging comes from UV rays, pollution and lifestyle, something that we can have a level of control over. Hi, I want to take the opportunity to introduce myself as your local independent Mary Kay consultant. I keep a full inventory, with a "full store" for immediate delivery and personalized customer service is my highest priority. I take skin care seriously because if...
Donald Glynn was born June 18, 1935 in New York to Thomas and Winifred Glynn, but grew up primarily in Franklin, New Jersey. He attended Franklin High School and soon after his 19th birthday joined the Marine Corps in July of l954. Don proudly served the Marine Corps spending 18 months in the Far East. In 1961 he met his future wife, Judy, while she was on vacation in his hometown in New Jersey. Don drove 3,000 miles on Christmas Day in 1961 to become engaged on New Year's Eve. Don and Judy...
David Butler has been named president of Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. He will also remain president of Adventist Health Delano. Recently, Adventist Health in Kern County aligned to better serve the nearly 1 million residents living in Kern County. "I'm excited to serve with the amazing team in Tehachapi as we continue to provide quality care to those in Tehachapi and the surrounding communities," said Butler, whose 30+ years of experience includes roles as president in hospitals ranging...
It is a common mistake that many who want to be home buyers think they cannot purchase a home unless they have a 20 percent down payment. This is not the case, but what happens when someone does not have 20 percent down? That is where mortgage insurance comes in. Mortgage insurance is not protection for the homeowner and is not to be confused with a homeowners insurance policy. It is a policy that protects the mortgage lender and is required if you do not have 20 percent down or utilize certain...
A primary goal of American Association of University Women is advancing gender equity through research, education, and advocacy. The AAUW Board of Directors has adopted a strategic plan to accomplish this. At the February meeting of AAUW Tehachapi Mountain Branch, Dr. Connie Brehm explained specific goals and what members can do. Dr. Brehm is the Public Policy Director for Tehachapi Mountain Branch. She retired and moved to Tehachapi after 50 years in nursing including 22 years as professor at Azusa Pacific University. She has served on...
It’s Girl Scout cookie time, however, this year in Tehachapi it will look a little different. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the four Tehachapi Girl Scout troops will, understandably, not be able to have a sales booth at their normal locations of Albertsons, SaveMart and Walmart. However, when one door closes, another opens and the Girl Scout Troops have been blessed with other locations where they will be allowed to have booths until March 21. The Golden Hills Water District Office (...
Volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Westchester in Bakersfield drove up the hill on a foggy Presidents Day, February 15, to help deliver and install American flags to subscribers of the Kiwanis Club of the Tehachapi Stars and Strips Display the Flag Project. Shown, Vietnam veterans Larry Laxson, left, and Don Fowler recreate the famous World War II flag installation on Mt. Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima. Laxson and Fowler joined Tehachapi Kiwanis Club members and scouts and parents...
The City of Tehachapi has been blessed to be able to assist in the continued economic vitality of our region. It has been a busy month or so as we have made several decisions to help support our friends and neighbors. A few weeks back, the Tehachapi City Council approved the Small Business Loyalty Program, an initiative that will reward customers that shop at independently owned small businesses in the City of Tehachapi. Shoppers that bring $100 or more worth of receipts to City Hall will...
Gordon Arnold, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 15. Services were held on Saturday, February 20 at Wood Family Funeral Service and were officiated by Pastor Kevin Caudle. Gordon was born in Haiwee, California, in 1934 and grew up in Arvin, California. He served his country with honor in the United States Navy from 1954-1959. After the Navy, Gordon found a career as a truck driver. Gordon liked to travel and was fond of documenting family trips and events and making...
After a successful three-year stint for the Tehachapi Lady Warriors tennis team from 2017-19, standout tennis player Catrina Hibbard recently received news that she will be able to take her game to the next level, signing a letter of intent to play at Hope International University (Los Angeles) on a four-year scholarship starting next fall. The amount of total scholarships that Hibbard is receiving from Hope International is valued at $45K a season, or $180K over four years. "We have gone on a...
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses a taxpayer's stolen Social Security number and name to file a tax return to claim a fraudulent refund. Often the taxpayer doesn't know this has occurred until they try to file a legitimate tax return and have their return rejected with an error code stating that a return has already been filed using that name and Social Security number. This article discusses the steps to take when a taxpayer's identity has been stolen, along with helpful...
Have you ever stopped to think about your pet's dental health? If you have not, you probably should start. Dental health is such an important part of your pet's overall health. The lack of attention on a dog's teeth can lead to many serious issues and the most common being periodontal disease which can cause serious health issues for your furry friend if left untreated. The periodontal disease can turn into gingivitis which can cause bone loss, gum recession and root exposure. Some other side ef...
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the public about a phone scam targeting residents in the area. An unknown subject claiming to be with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office is calling people and claiming they have a warrant that needs to be paid for. This is a scam. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office does not accept any type of payment to clear a warrant. Anyone who receives a call from an unknown person requesting money should research the matter prior to providing any funds or pe...
Small Business Loyalty At their February 16 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council voted unanimously to approve a new program presented by Economic Development Coordinator Corey Costelloe. The aim of the “Small Business Loyalty Program” would be to provide an incentive for the public to make purchases at small businesses within the City of Tehachapi. Costelloe explained that customers who purchase $100 or more of goods or services at any independently owned small business within the City of Tehacha...
Dozens of students who rose through their school, district and regional competitions presented their interpretations of a published literary work during the 50th annual Kern County Oral Language Festival. The event was held virtually this year and took place on Saturday, February 20. Presentations were 3-5 minutes in length with grades 4-6 and grades 7-8 competing separately. Categories of competition were: Verse Choir, Humorous Interpretation Solo, Humorous Interpretation Duo, Serious...
April 15 is not that far off, but you still have time to make some moves that could favorably affect your tax returns. Specifically, you may want to consider some tax-smart contributions. You have until the April 15 filing deadline to contribute to an IRA, or to open one for the 2020 tax year. When you invest in a traditional IRA, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis and your contributions may be tax deductible, depending on your income level. And starting with 2020, you can fund a...
A tad of shoddy carpentry caused a shelf containing some of my memorabilia to come crashing down in the home office the other day. Among the objects that came raining from the heavens were several baseballs, a collection of sorts, each with its own story, some having not seen much light over the last few years as their shelf position was not ideal for attention. The large shelf is actually a section of the original bleacher seating from the Icardo Center at Cal State Bakersfield. I procured a se...
Saturday, February 20 was a special day at Tehachapi Wine & Cattle Company. Original owners Bob and Patty Souza tended bar along with new owners Mike Van Atta and Beth Hamilton in celebrating the vineyard's 2017 Reserve Primitivo. The 2017 wine represented the last harvest for the Souzas and the first bottling for Van Atta and Hamilton, as well as the first wine supporting the new Tehachapi Mountains AVA label....
An emergency medical technician and paramedic's measures are being heralded for taking action despite finding themselves in the peculiar situation of becoming victims of a motor vehicle crash. On the evening of Saturday, February 20, Hall Ambulance EMT Chelsey Hepp and Paramedic Kevin McClanahan were transporting a patient to the hospital [in Bakersfield] in ambulance unit 477 when the unimaginable happened. As Hepp was making a left-hand turn onto E. California Avenue at Haley Street, another...
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith." (II Timothy 4:7) Donald Joseph "Don" Branske, a longtime resident of Tehachapi, California, passed away peacefully, with family at his side in Fresno, California on February 9, 2021. Don was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 11, 1930, to Joseph and Gertrude Branske. He was one of nine children. In 1948 at the age of seventeen he joined the US Navy, where he served as a Gunners Mate. Over the next twenty years he c...
