Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Spring wildflowers in the Tehachapi Mountains are abundant during wet years, and scarce during dry years. Since California and the West in general have been in such a period of prolonged drought, it seems that we've had more misses than hits lately when it comes spring flowers. But there is at least a modest bloom along the western Tehachapi foothills. If you've driven to Bakersfield lately, you may have noticed some California Poppies blooming on hillsides and sandy washes in the vicinity of...
Control Alt Delete Computer Services, new location is now officially open. For over 21 Years, Guy Martin has been servicing the Tehachapi and surrounding areas with computer repair services for both Windows and Mac. Partnered with, and based out of Radio Shack, Guy has offered more than just computer repair services, including: audio conversion services from tape media to digital, digitizing VHS, VHS-C, Beta, Super 8, and even 8mm reels to DVDs. Guy also offers scanning and converting pictures...
The Tehachapi Heritage League in conjunction with the Tehachapi Museum and Trispect Films will be filming a short documentary about the historic 1952 Tehachapi Earthquake. The film will debut in a future exhibit at the museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the event. Production company Trispect Films, which has offices in Los Angeles and here in Tehachapi, would like to invite those who experienced the earthquake firsthand to tell us your stories. We will be selecting a few people to be...
The old adage suggests that you have to spend money to make money, and that may be true in business scenarios. But – warning! – that adage does not necessarily hold up when it comes to gambling. I ought to know as over the years I've spent way more money than I've ever made at the slot machines. However, I call it money spent on entertainment as I enjoy a visit to Laughlin or Las Vegas a few times each year. My traveling and gambling pal, Willie Ray, and I consider time in the casinos as a vacat...
When you get into your car and turn the key in the ignition, do you ever wonder how your vehicle works to get you to and from your destination? Don't worry if your answer is "no." Most drivers don't give the inner workings of their vehicle a second thought, until... Vehicle breakdowns have a way of putting a damper on things. Not only are they inconvenient, but the added expense of the repair work is always unwelcome. You'll hear us say this time and time again – taking care of your vehicle m...
To help replenish the dwindling supply of much needed blood, Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) partnered with Houchin Community Blood Bank to launch the "Kern County Gives Campaign." Together, Fong and Houchin are challenging Kern County residents to donate 500 units of blood throughout the month of March. "Our friends, neighbors and members of our community are in need of blood for their various medical needs," said Fong. "I know the generous residents of Kern County will rise to the...
Tehachapi Community Theatre is excited to announce our next main stage production, Ken Ludwig's "Moon Over Buffalo!" This fast-paced comedy set in 1950s Buffalo is about George and Charlotte Hay, two washed up Broadway actors who get the chance to revive their careers as well as their marriage. A farcical sequence of absurd events leads us through this rapid-fire, door slamming comedy filled with humor, innuendo and case after case of mistaken identity. It will have you on the edge of your...
The Tehachapi Friends of the Library want to welcome the new head of our local Branch Library, Michael O’Neill. Michael is a fairly recent graduate from California State University Bakersfield and recently began working with the Kern County Library. He started at the Tehachapi Library on Feb. 14. And is currently working on getting acclimated to his new position here. Things are still in flux with the Library system and with our Tehachapi Branch. We’ve only recently gained an extra day (the Lib...
Last month, my friend Jane Zeok and I decided to drive to Arvin and check it out. We were in for a delightful surprise. The hills just past the National Cemetery were full of poppies. They haven’t bloomed yet, but there were dots of orange everywhere – a beautiful site along with the trees and rock formations. Jane kept stopping and taking photos. The drive was a feast for the soul. We drove all through the town of Arvin to see what was there. It was fun exploring, but the highlight of our road trip was lunch. We stopped at Cabellin Mex...
Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner announced on March 2 that the County of Kern has been awarded a $3,023,637 grant for improvements at Mojave East Park. The funding was made possible through a County of Kern submitted "Clean California" Local Grant Program application, a program focused on beautification and improvement of local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces. "Park improvements for the Mojave area are a high priority...
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 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 sugge...
“True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.” – author unknown Wilma Paddock Wilma Paddock is a woman to be reckoned with. I only met her recently but I knew right away that she would be a friend for life. Her smile and warm personality engulfed our conversation with an aura of comfort. Wilma is new to Tehachapi but settled in quickly. Her love for our community is apparent and it is obvious she will prove to be a welcome addition. One of her friends said, “As a friend you can’t beat her. She’s a people person thro...
This year's tax-filing deadline of April 18 is not that far off, but you still have time to make some moves that could favorably affect your tax returns. So, you may want to consider making some tax-smart contributions. You have until the April 18 filing deadline to contribute to an IRA, or to open one for the 2021 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 as a r...
The last two years have been a troublesome ride for humanity. While the direct impact of the pandemic was felt by many, the indirect impacts and disruptions were experienced by all. This includes deaths, whether they were because of the illness gripping the media's attention or not, the weight of COVID and its impact to everyday life hurt so many. I lost a childhood friend back in December and celebrated his life a few weeks ago, there is little doubt that the stress and tragedy of the last two...
The most interesting, exciting event in Bear Valley this past week was the swearing in of a new police chief. On Feb. 25, a large crowd gathered at the OTCC to see the transfer of power from our interim Police Chief, Jeff Kermode, to our new Police Chief, Dan Suttles. A large contingent of officers from his most previous place of command, Glendale, came along to wish him well. As well, several members of the CSD Board, CSD staff, some VIPS (Volunteer police), plus family and friends made up the...
At their Feb. 17 meeting, Tehachapi Rotarians were treated to a talk by KGET Morning News Anchor Maddie Janssen. Janssen has been with KGET for 13 years and has been the morning anchor for 11 of those years. Janssen, who lives in Tehachapi, said that it is still dark when she gets to the studio. She has 20 minutes to do her hair before broadcast time and completes her make-up between segments. She said you can see the progression if you watch the broadcast. Janssen said she started college as a...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. David Newby will perform on Sunday, March 6, at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 4 p.m. The Black History Month celebration will include William Grant Still’s Sahdji featuring the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s The Bamboula, and Wynton Marsalis’s Concerto in D featuring violinist Lorenz Gamma. The Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus is featured with the symphony in William Grant Still’s Sahdji. William Grant Still Jr. was born in Mississippi in 1895. At age 15, Sti...
An astronaut steps into a body scanner and, hours later, walks on Mars in a custom-made spacesuit, breathing oxygen that was extracted from Mars’ carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. On Venus, an inflatable bird-like drone swoops through the sky, studying the planet’s atmosphere and weather patterns. Ideas like these are currently science fiction, but they could one day become reality, thanks to a new round of grants awarded by NASA. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program fosters exploration by funding early-stage studies to eva...
The California City Friends of the Library will have a Great Book Exchange on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Cal City Branch of the Kern County Library. The workroom at the library is full and the Friends cannot take in any more books until we clean out a lot. So, we had an idea to just exchange books. We know that with the library closed for the past couple of years, we have been buying books instead of checking them out of the library, so come and exchange your books for some you have not read. Or,...
You get engaged; now what? Buy books and study? Spend countless hours scanning websites to find that perfect ... whatever? Why when all those resources are at your beck and call when you hire a wedding planner. The top 5 reasons to hire a planner 1. Stress – A planner takes on the stress, so you do not have to. A planner will be the one to respond to all the emails from various vendors and serve as the point person, so you only deal with one contact. They will coordinate all the meetings and b...
My name is Nicholas Tanaka. I fell in love with movies and studied film in college, but due to my age, I haven't seen many of the classics. I've decided to go back and watch the films that have formed our movie landscape today, and view them with a modern lens. This month, for our wedding issue, I had the pleasure of watching "Father of the Bride" (1991). This is an early Nancy Meyers picture about George (Steve Martin) and Nina Banks (Diane Keaton) who are father and mother to 22-year-old...
Winter is giving way to warmer weather which means spring and summer weddings are on their way. All the planning and emotions can make even the most even-keeled person anxious and jittery, especially on the big day itself, as well as during the gatherings beforehand. The Healthy Hippie Trading Co. wants to remind you to take the time to create a calming energy before and during the events with the use of sage and incense. "Incense is a form of aromatherapy," explains owner, Sarah Rose. "Incense...
The AV Fair & Event Center will host the 18th Annual Bridal Show on Sunday, March 6 in the Hunter Pavilion. For the first time in two years, this popular public event will take place in person, hosting nearly 100 vendors/exhibitors and opening its doors to hundreds of attendees. Participating vendors and exhibitors will provide professional expertise, share an array of services and products that range from invitations to wedding cakes, transportation, photography, flowers, decorations, music...
It is not surprising that many young girls look for a Prince Charming in their lives. Growing up with all the Disney princesses, heads are filled with romantic dreams including all the perks…music, flowing dresses, dancing and magic kisses. From now until June, wedding bells are in the air. For it takes many months to create the wedding of one’s dreams. Once the groom is determined, and the date set, the fun begins. Venues are researched and themes are discussed. Theme weddings are very big the...
The Tehachapi Arts center is excited to announce the opening of Alari Design Jewelry Studio, the only full-service jewelry store in town. No more driving to Bakersfield or Lancaster to get that ring resized, repair that setting or change your watch battery. Michael Alari will design and manufacture your very own, one-of-a-kind, custom piece of jewelry. Why pay mall prices when you can pay Tehachapi prices? March artist of the month: Chainsaw Coop As you can imagine from his name he is a...
