Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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March is designated Women's History Month by presidential proclamation, but historically speaking, it hasn't been designated so for very long. It all started with the United States celebrating a National Women's Day in 1908 and succeeding years, to joining a celebration of International Women's Day in 1975 (begun in 1909 in Denmark, Austria, Switzerland and Germany), and grew from Women's History Week (1982) in the U.S. to being proclaimed National Women's History Month in 1987. I didn't even...
On March 8, President Biden announced the U.S. will ban all oil imports from Russia. In 2021, California imported approximately 6% of its crude oil from Russia, which translates to 18,347,000 barrels. Kern County is responsible for more than 70% of the state’s oil production. Its state representative, Assemblyman Vince Fong, issued the following statement: “With the price of gas creeping up to $7.59 per gallon, we need a stable and affordable energy supply. “With disruptions in oil suppl...
This is the time of year when it looks like tiny lily pads have suddenly appeared in shady spots near the base of trees, or below moss-dappled boulders half submerged in the surrounding soil, and along gentle slopes and beside meandering shaded footpaths. These welcome clusters of round leaves with miniature white flowers in the center are the unmistakable sign of Miner's Lettuce. This pleasant annual is a California native that does best in wet years, but still manages to make at least a cameo...
My family first came to the Tehachapi area in the early in 1930s, when my maternal grandparents Fred and Daisy Fisher left behind the Dustbowl in Oklahoma and came to California to better their lives. Fred went to work in Tehachapi for the Sasia ranching family, and also dry-farmed barley at the Fickert Ranch in Bear Valley. The Fishers lived just off Giraudo Road in Cummings Valley in an old house that was built in the late 1800s. If you dropped a marble on the floor of my grandparents' house,...
Soft brakes, meaning a brake pedal that no longer offers the same reassuring pressure it normally does, can be an alarming thing to encounter while driving. This is especially true if your brakes go soft all at once, without any advance warning. Also known as spongy brakes, this brake pedal feel is almost always an indication of a problem with your vehicle’s brake fluid system, and it has several potential causes. Check out these tips for dealing with a soft brake pedal as safely as possible. 1. Try to pump the pedal Soft brakes arise because y...
The second Saturday of every month at Tehachapi Airport is airplane display day, and many hanger owners open their hangers to the public to show off the aircraft. Currently this is the only day when the airport is open to the public. On March 12, Todd Schultz and his family partnered with the Tehachapi Society of Pilots to open Hanger H on Commercial Way which they hope will become an air museum. The hanger will be open on display day until they can complete the required paperwork for the city...
Joan Kastendiek Newman, 87 years old, passed away on Feb. 26 in Bakersfield California. Joan was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri to Pearl and Lawrence Kastendiek. She was the oldest of four children. After moving with her family to Santa Monica California, she attended high school and met Monte Newman. They were married on Dec. 9, 1953. She was the mother of two children, Kirk and Laura Newman. She loved homemaking, cooking, quilting and traveling. They lived in the South Bay, Carlsbad and...
John the Plumber gets a lot of the same questions from folks, so he decided to address a few of the more common ones so everyone can get the benefit of the answers. Can you repair my dishwasher? If the problem is a water supply or drain issue, then yes, we can fix that. If the problem is due to an actual defect or malfunction of the unit itself, then we suggest an appliance repair technician. The same is true for gas stoves or dryers. If the problem is due to a gas supply issue, we can fix that....
Recently there was a kerfuffle on the show “Wheel of Fortune,” when contestants stumbled over the phrase, “Another feather in your cap.” Eventually the puzzle was solved, after a series of wrong guesses. This made me wonder about the phrase. Where did it come from? What does it mean? Why had it been so hard to figure out? Of course, I had to do some research! Apparently this term arose in several cultures independently. In the 1550s, the noblewoman and Duchess of Florence, Eleanor Toledo,...
Did you know we have some amazing trails in Stallion Springs? Trail hiking and spending time outdoors is good for your health. We have many family-friendly easy and intermediate trails that are a great way to get outside and meet new friends. Help us conserve this great asset to our community. Trail maintenance dates are set for the second Saturday of each month. Follow us on Facebook at "Stallion Springs Trails and Trail Maintenance" for more information. The group has been meeting to hike a...
Father Wes Clare of St. Jude's in the Mountains Church recently shared some of the local church's history and the journey on which God has led them. The church building, located on South Curry Street in Tehachapi was originally built in 1982 by the congregation itself, some members of which were licensed contractors. A fairly modest place of worship, it's a lovely and serene space. There's even a charming stained glass window in the east wall, above the altar, which according to Father Wes...
Jeffrey Dean Van Andel went to his eternal Home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 7, 2022 at the age of 72. Jeff, the middle child of seven, was born on January 21, 1950 to Abraham and Jennie (Enserink) Van Andel of Ripon, CA. Jeff married Harlene Vander Pol in January of 1975. They have two daughters and have lived in Tehachapi, CA for 43 years. Jeff loved the outdoors and had a great reverence for nature. He was most at home grooming his yard, raising birds and fish. In his earlier years...
Fifteen years ago, David Berval began his dedication to giving back to his Kern County neighbors as a member of the Tehachapi Mountains Search and Rescue unit. During this time, Berval has done double duty with 10 years on the Bakersfield SAR team and 6 years on the Air Support unit. "I was one of a handful of SAR members who got additional training. We were considered Rescue Specialist #2. We were hoisted up and down from the Huey [helicopter] back before the hoisting rescues went to the fire...
The Hoppers are not a family that moved here recently, but little hopping insects; grass hoppers and crickets. In a back issue of The Loop newspaper I read in my friend, Jon Hammond's article, about a grasshopper plague hitting the whole Tehachapi Valley in 1940. "Golly!" I exclaimed. "I was there!" I thought it was in 1939 but Jon knows his dates. At any rate, I was 12 in 1940 and we lived on the south side of Highline Road about a half mile east of China Hill. We always called Highline Road, P...
AltaOne Federal Credit Union will be expanding to better serve the Tehachapi area by adding a new branch location. Located at 665 Tucker Road, in the Orchard Center, the new 3,815-square-foot branch will offer consumer banking and lending; business banking and lending; real estate lending; wealth management and will be adding night depository, safe deposit box and drive-up teller services. A conference room will also be available for community groups to use. The branch is expected to open in June. “The Tehachapi team is beyond excited to o...
Recently, my husband Al and I were remembering some of the aviation movies that we have seen through the years. I think it was 2009, when we saw the movie called, "Amelia." We weren't disappointed, the flying sequences were wonderful! I heard some guy leaving the theater say, "I am so thankful for my GPS!" You might like to know that the aircraft in the movie was actually a Lockheed 12A Electra Junior, owned by Joe Shepherd of Fayetteville, Georgia, not a Lockheed L-10E Electra like Amelia...
The Tehachapi City Council began their March 7 meeting by recognizing Tehachapi's community service organization #loveTehachapi, which received the Regional Award of Merit for Community Involvement from the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG). The group had been nominated for the award by the City of Tehachapi. Read the full story on page 3. Approved by the Council was an airport dust mitigation agreement with the Eastern Kern Pollution Control District for a grant to control dust at the east...
During the early morning hours of March 6, a male suspect removed and stole a catalytic converter from a 2004 Ford Truck which was parked in the 800 Block of Kelton Street in the City of Tehachapi. Officers obtained video surveillance footage from the neighborhood which showed a silver Hyundai sedan casing the neighborhood and appeared to be involved in the theft. The video showed the male suspect approaching the vehicle while walking a dog. The dog was wearing a distinctive sweater/harness....
On March 16, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi was happy to recognize 32 students at Jacobsen Middle School and the Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy through the club's Student Outstanding Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program. These students all raised their grade point averages by .5 with no Fs from the 1st quarter to the 2nd quarter of this school year. In addition, there were no subjects where the grade was lower than the previous quarter. Each student received a certificate of...
In recognition of her community service, Cassie Wright was named by Assemblyman Vince Fong as the 34th Assembly District's 2022 Woman of the Year. Wright is known for her dedicated service to the many charitable organizations in Kern County. Most recently, Wright brought 911 At Ease International to Kern County to provide free mental health services for first responders and their families. "As a business leader, philanthropist and community advocate, Cassie is especially deserving of this...
Railroad ties are traditionally made of wood, but prestressed concrete is now also widely used. Steel ties are common on secondary lines; plastic composite ties are also employed, although far less than wood or concrete. The first use of prestressed concrete ties in the United States was in 1960 when 500 ties were installed on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and 600 ties were installed on the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, followed by 600,000 ties on the combined Sea- board Coastline Railroad. A...
Season 3, Episode 9 – Bob "the Wine Guy" Souza comes into the TehachaPod studio and shares his memories on how the Tehachapi wine industry got its start. He and wife Patty had the idea to plant grapes in 2001 and five years later they were bottling award winning wines. Bob tells a few stories about challenges they faced, the constant "no you can't do that" and how they succeeded and laid the groundwork for six more Tehachapi wineries. Season 3, Episode 8 – Discover Tehachapi Wine Tours own...
Patrick James "Mike" Moreno of Bear Valley Springs, succumbed to his battle with cancer on January 25. He has left behind two daughters, Samantha, 37, and Reyelle, 7. Mike was an accomplished artist who was widely recognized and known for his lifesized wood sculptures. He had a following of many local art collectors and his work was in high demand. His artistic talents didn't stop there. Friends and family knew of his musical abilities and would frequently gather to hear him play through his...
On March 15, Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett was the first speaker for the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce as they welcomed back their monthly luncheons for 2022. Jeanette Pauer the new president of the Greater Chamber of Commerce did an excellent job getting the monthly luncheon back on everyone's calendars. Pauer met with Garrett and city staff in February and asked if he would be the first speaker of the year and provide a city update for the community. Garrett talked about...
The Playwright's Festival is coming up at the BeeKay. A Giggle in Time, hosted by Tehachapi Community Theatre (TCT) and executively produced by Chris Morales and Kenny Chugg, features eight comedic scenes. With 30 different submissions, these scenes were handpicked by eight judges, each choosing their top pick. The show premiered on Friday, March 18. Here's a synopsis of each play: Together, the opening show, features stepsisters who, in the midst of the pandemic, cannot get off each other's...
