Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Ladies of the Guild Thrift Shop in Tehachapi celebrated an early St. Patrick's Day during their March meeting at the Community Church, 100 E. E St. Sixteen members each received one ticket for a drawing as they entered the building. The business meeting was cut short, so all who attended could enjoy the delicious desserts prepared by Sheryl Bovi, Karen Hehe and Terry Dykes. After refreshments, the drawing took place. Ticket winners were: Darilyn Dickson – St. Patrick's Basket Cathy J...
Tehachapi Arts Center will host the Bird Exhibition Show from March 1 through April 30. We are happy to present outstanding birds from the entire Tehachapi Community. Please join us on First Friday to help celebrate "BIRDS" with our newly discovered artists. View works including an intricate raven, a woven ruana and birds on the wing. First Friday is April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tehachapi Arts Center. Join us for refreshments and meet the artists! The Tehachapi Arts Center (TAC) is a...
The science of phototherapy, which has been around for about 100 years, uses light to improve the health of the body. And modern forms of phototherapy such as Low-Level Laser Therapy, which helps reduce wrinkles and treat other more serious skin conditions, are very well understood scientifically. But this idea is nothing new. As far back as two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks had a center for studying the effects of different colored lights on the body. Even the ancient Egyptians, who promoted health by focusing sunlight through...
Timothy John Hodges, 67, of Stallion Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13 with his children by his side in the ICU of Adventist Health Bakersfield. He was born on April 11, 1956, in Bellflower, California to Henry and Helen Hodges. After high school, Tim proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for six years and was honorably discharged in July of 1981 as Aviation Electronic Technician First Class from Patrol Squadron 16 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was married to and divorced from Debra...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
Easter Services St. Malachy Catholic Church – March 28, Holy Thursday: Mass 7 p.m.; March 29, Good Friday: Veneration of the Cross noon to 3 p.m., and Stations of the Cross 6 p.m.; March 30, Holy Saturday: Vigil 7:30 p.m.; March 31, Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 2 p.m. (Latin). Mountain Bible Church – March 31, Easter Sunday Special Message Service 10 a.m. Fellowship luncheon immediately following service. St. Jude's in the Mountains Anglican Church – March 24, Palm Sunday: Reg...
The weather this winter has been iffy, mostly rainy and cold. But if you can find a nice day in the forecast, this is a great time of year to stay active and take a winter walk in some of the lower elevation, desert locations, as I've noted before in this space. Here are some more suggestions to do just that: The California City Desert Tortoise Preserve is one of my favorite places to take a winter or spring stroll. I've been there several times over the years as it is a peaceful desert...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) held their monthly meeting on March 6. On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective, 120 S. Green Street, at 7:30 a.m. Business owners and community members are invited to attend to get live updates on the business climate in the Tehachapi area. Among the first to present was Corey Torres from Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD), who talked...
The Tehachapi City is hosting its first Tehachapi Walks event on Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m. starting at Centennial Plaza and ending at Kelcy's Café, where participants are invited to join the group for lunch (meal not provided). The community is invited to attend the event which will encourage light exercise and exploring the assets Tehachapi has to offer. City and police officials along with representatives from different local organizations will partake in the walks, providing community...
The Antelope Valley, also known as "Aerospace Valley" has been blessed to have many women who have contributed their talents and enthusiasm to aviation and aerospace. Jacqueline Cochran Odlum: first woman to break the sound barrier On May 16, 2003, an event was held to honor Jackie Cochran at Edwards Air Force Base. Jacqueline Cochran Odlum (1906-1980) broke the sound barrier at Edwards AFB on May 18, 1953 in a Canadair F-86, becoming the first woman to boom through the invisible boundary,...
Headlined by legendary Jamaican sound engineer and dub pioneer "Scientist," also known as Hopeton Brown, the first "Positive Music Festival" accomplished its goal. The festival was hosted by the Mojave Junior/Senior High School on March 9. Through the power of reggae, dub, poetry, journalism, mindfulness and meditation, the Mojave community came together to celebrate reggae and dub, as well as roots and culture. Festival goers left feeling relaxed and renewed ... revitalized by soulful,...
On March 4, the Tehachapi City Council recognized the local chapter of the American Association of University Women on their 40th anniversary. The group was founded in 1984 and became the 93rd branch in California. The group received recognition from the Council, as well as from Assemblyman Vince Fong and State Senator Shannon Grove. From left are Councilwoman Jeanette Pauer, Lauren Hollen, Netti Ferrar, Councilwoman Joan Pogon-Cord (also a member of the group), Mayor Michael Davies, Phyllis...
March has 31 days and each day of this month is a good day to celebrate women getting healthy – and that includes "No More" week, which is held with the hope of ending domestic and sexual violence. This year, while many are focused on women getting healthy, local author Kathleen M. Kline has chosen to release her memoir, "My Life in the Dark: A Marriage Built on Lies." "My hope is to celebrate, inspire and encourage women to include getting safe in their plan of good health," Kline said. "My Lif...
J’s Hideaway will be celebrating their one-year anniversary at their Tehachapi location and it will be marked by a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting presented by the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. Jaime Karschamroon and her family opened J’s Hideaway last year and have connected with the community in numerous ways. From providing breakfast for local youth sports teams to supporting active military, veterans, policemen, firemen and paramedics, J’s Hideaway has been a wonderful addition to Old Town Tehachapi. Bring the kids and enjoy...
Back in WWII the skies over Tehachapi were a constat buzz as B-24s training at Muroc would make the trip over our mountain home to the San Joaquin mountains, then north to a point where they crossed over the Sierras and returned down the Owens Valley. One of those planes became a painful reminder of the price young Americans and their families were paying as they trained for war. The story of #42-73358 and a lost crew in Kern County Lieutenants Bauscher and Hauplnthal were enjoying New Year's...
In order for the city to receive the Transportation Development Act funds it needs to operate the city’s Dial-A-Ride service, it must present a Public Transit Claim. In order to present the claim they must conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution that, “there are no areas within the city with unmet public transit needs that could be reasonably met by expansion of the existing system or establishment of a new system.” The city received no public input at the hearing and the resol...
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association is proud to present an intimate house concert by Jack Cimo, an American classical guitarist known for his powerful stage presence, beautiful tone and exciting renditions. Jack has played to new audiences around the globe. He has done multiple tours along historic Route 66 and has performed everywhere from art galleries to concert halls. He has done many volunteer performances to help those in need by playing in hospitals, Christmas concerts for the...
Loved God, Loved his wife. His family and friends. Served his country well, and enjoyed life. Kind and generous, devoted and thoughtful, honorable and faithful. Spread joy and laughter wherever he went. Jesus welcomed him home Feb. 20. He loved so well, everyone believed that they were his favorite, and, of course, you were! A private ceremony will take place at a later date....
Come join a special birthday celebration in honor of Cesar Chavez on March 29 at the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd., Keene. 12 to 12:30 p.m.: Festive music by a local Mariachi band and local artist demonstrations. 12:30 to 1 p.m., Family Stories and Sweet Treats: Family members will share stories about Cesar and birthday sweets will be provided. 1 to 2 p.m.: Festive music by local a Mariachi band. JR Ranger activities. Guided tours of the Visitor Center, Memorial Gardens, and Helen and Cesar’s home. Local a...
When it comes to making those big financial decisions like preparing to purchase a home or office space, cashing in your 401K or getting ready to invest in a brick and mortar location, it's best to talk the details over with a professional CPA. Tehachapi has many wonderful accounting firms, but today, I want to introduce you to a firm you may not have heard of. Bradford, Cox & Madhavani CPAs has recently opened a Tehachapi branch and they are ready to help. Bradford, Cox & Madhavani opened...
The City of Tehachapi invites the community to attend this month's Coffee with the Mayor at the newly rebranded Mountain Coffee House, formerly Kamenz Kafe, on Thursday, March 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mayor Michael Davies and other city officials will be present to answer any questions residents may have regarding city happenings. The Coffee with the Mayor event was designed to create a comfortable setting for the community to engage with its local government, meet the mayor, councilmembers...
Police Chief Richard Standridge told the City Council that, due to an increase in citizen complaints, the Tehachapi Police Department has recently been trying to be more proactive on traffic enforcement within the city limits. Officers, in trying to turn traffic stops into more positive encounters, will be taking time to educate the public about traffic issues and the laws that make up the California Vehicle Code. Standridge asked the City Council to support this effort, and to recognize and...
On Saturday, March 2, the Golden Hills Community Service District held their Annual Planning Meeting which was open to the public. Several members of the community, as well as representatives from the city and Bear Valley Springs, attended the three hour workshop. Christine Sliz from Regional Government Services was again on hand to facilitate the discussion. As items were discussed, Sliz made notes on large sheets of paper that were taped to the wall for all to read. General Manager Chris...
Exciting flight test news from Mojave Air & Space Port: Stratolaunch successfully accomplished the first powered flight of Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1! It was a beautiful morning takeoff from runway 30 at Mojave Air & Space Port on Saturday, March 9. All of the Stratolaunch team were hopeful for a great flight, all the while knowing that flight test can have glitches and delays. While at the designated spot and altitude over the Pacific Ocean, TA-1 was released and the rocket motor fired as...
I was not born in Tehachapi, but I have been in the area for about 40 years. Do you remember when we had only one flashing traffic light in town and they never closed the freeway? We all just drove slowly when it snowed; no freeway gates blocked the on ramps. I think this the way to be safe, to drive the proper speed for the road conditions. Things have changed in so many ways up here. We all have so much to see and experience up here in the mountains. I first checked out the area in 1976 when...
