Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Years ago, my husband George and I took college groups to Teriaroa Island in French Polynesia twice through Glendale Community College's Study Abroad Program. We were able to visit Marlon Brando's primitive home with its circular bed and his many collections. We ate delicious food including fresh palm hearts, all served on plate-sized green leaves. There were many flies there caused by the many cats on Tetiaroa, according to an extensive Smithsonian study we read while sitting on Marlon's bed!...
Social Security can play an important role in funding retirement, but it was never intended to be the only source of retirement income. The Social Security benefit formula is based on a worker's 35 highest-earning years (indexed for inflation), and the percentage of pre-retirement income replaced by the benefit is lower for those with higher earnings, reflecting the assumption that higher earners can fund retirement from other sources. Here are replacement rates - based on five levels of...
Custom is fun! Mountain Dog Millworks can create anything you can think of. This 16" x 28" blue pearl and eucalyptus table top can be turned into a stunning end table or short legs can be added and a lip around the edge and viola - the most beautiful laptop or TV tray in town. They can also burn engravings on any piece, including initials, logos, etc. Please visit their website at www.mountaindogmillworks.com to see more custom work, or call (661) 972-9095 to discuss any project on your...
A new consignment room at Cowboys and Angels offers an opportunity to save on gently used cowboy boots and western wear, including Pendleton jackets and jeans. Stop by often to check out what is new and exciting. Located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. #3, Tehachapi....
Introducing the ONYX Pro 13" Hybrid Mattress with Copper Infused Memory Foam, a masterpiece designed to revolutionize your sleep. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, advanced technology and premium materials, this mattress offers an unparalleled combination of comfort, support and innovation. Prepare to embark on a journey to rejuvenation each night as the ONYX Pro Hybrid Mattress redefines the way you sleep. Indulgent comfort, unwavering support: The ONYX Pro 13" Hybrid Mattress is...
Ranunculus flowers are always a crowd pleaser and a favorite for many people. These hardy blooms look incredibly fragile, with layer upon layer of delicate, almost transparent petals but, in reality, they are surprisingly long-lasting. If they are cut when they are still closed and squishy, a fresh ranunculus can be expected to last up to 10 days or longer in an arrangement. Ranunculus bloom in the spring, preferring cooler temps, and grow in a vast color range from startlingly bright yellow to...
Your pet party destination! Canine Creek is located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. #5....
Don't forget: if you want to try growing some California native plants that can be difficult to find in nurseries, check out the Tehachapi Resource Conservation District's annual Native Plant Sale at the tehachapircd.org website. Hurry though! The ordering deadline is April 10, so it's time-sensitive. The yearly Native Plant Sale is held in conjunction with Earth Day in April. This year's sale is at the TRCD office at 321 W. C St., on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. There will be a...
I've written a couple of times about winter walks, fine places to go for a day or an afternoon to just take an easy stroll on a cool winter day. I've also been saving my favorite winter walk – in the woods at the Audubon Kern River Preserve in Weldon – which was what I wanted to write about today. But, alas, as sometimes happens, my day trip to Weldon did not go as I had planned. I headed out of Tehachapi on a rare sunny day with high hopes of taking a walk through the woods in the Kern Riv...
On March 4, the City of Tehachapi recognized five women who worked, lived or volunteered in the City of Tehachapi. The city received an overwhelming 70 nominations. Claudia Baker was one of the women chosen to be recognized as an Extraordinary Woman of Tehachapi. In 2001, Claudia Baker started The Loop newspaper with the goal of, "making something happy and creating something special that would bring positive and encouraging news to the community that I love." Claudia started her family-run and...
Hey there, electrifying friends! Ever felt like you’re running on empty, like a battery drained of its charge? Well, fear not! We’ve got just the spark you need to keep yourself buzzing with energy all day long. Introducing the dynamic duo: electrolytes and hydration! These powerhouses are the unsung heroes behind maintaining our body’s electrical balance and keeping us feeling fantastic. But hey, we get it, staying hydrated can sometimes feel like a chore. That’s why we’re here to make it fun! Raise a glass (or a water bottle) and let’s toa...
The Tehachapi Unified School District (TUSD) held their March board meeting on March 12. Some topics up for discussion included a first read of the proposed 2024-25 academic calendar, new K-6 handwriting curriculum and a teacher/board agreement surrounding homework and makeup policy. The next board meeting will see a discussion of cell phone usage policies in TUSD's secondary schools. As part of the district's Capturing Kids' Hearts initiative, a program designed to foster students'...
The Tehachapi branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) began in 1980 when two women proposed an annual scholarship program for university-bound girls at Tehachapi High School. Each year since, scholarships have been given out to THS students of either gender to pursue bachelors programs and vocational schools. They also offer cash awards for middle school students who show particular academic excellence in math and science during a week long “Tech Trek” S.T.E.M. camp for specially-nominated girls going into 8th grade, and...
Jacqueline Valencia and Kevin Mendez, along with their 1-year-old daughter Athena, moved to Tehachapi in February from the San Fernando Valley. It is Kevin's work as an avionics technician with Stratolaunch at Mojave Spaceport that brought them to Tehachapi. They purchased an older home in downtown and are in the process of updating it. As with most updated homes in downtown, the façade retains the feel of earlier times while the remainder of the house will be totally updated. In the meantime,...
On March 4 the City of Tehachapi recognized five women who worked, lived, or volunteered in the City of Tehachapi. The city received an overwhelming 70 nominations. Lindsay Villalpondo was one of the women acknowledged for her service and community commitment. Lindsay is an award-winning Realtor at Miramar International and a young mother of two young daughters. She is very active at the Tehachapi Mountain Bike Team, Tehachapi Visitors Center, St. Malachy Church, Heritage Oak School, Bark for...
Stephen M. Kingsley, 75, passed into glory on March 10 surrounded by his loving wife, three sons, his daughter and their families. Steve was born in Lancaster, California in 1949. His family-owned Kingsley Glass Company, where he mastered his trade. Steve married Gillian in 2007 and they loved to walk together, take road trips and were very involved in their church. To know Steve was to love him. He valued and loved people so well and was a friend to many. He will be deeply missed. A military...
The Navigating Change Award is a leadership award presented by the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE). This year's recipient will be celebrated during the Spring Business Summit, which will take place on Friday, April 5 at the AV Fair & Event Center. This prestigious award honors individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership through their community service, significantly improving the quality of life for individuals and/or significantly helping...
March Madness is upon us, and I'm not talking about being disgruntled with the wet and wild weather we've been having this month. I'm talking about the fan-fueled frenzies surrounding the NCAA Basketball Tournaments, and I'm mad about it. Mad in a good way, as in "very enthusiastic about someone or something." Actually, truth be told, I'm not very interested in the men's side of the tournament. I'm mad for the women's side and happily, this year, thanks to a number of talented players and more...
Supersonic air travel is on the horizon after the successful first flight of the XB-1 that is the forerunner for Boom's supersonic airliner, Overture. Another exciting "First Flight" at Mojave Air & Space Port on Friday, March 22! Boom Supersonic announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet. As stated in the press release by Booom, the XB-1 has all of the state-of-the-art technologies that will be incorporated in Boom's supersonic airliner, Ov...
The Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club Train Show is one of the stops on the train show circuit with fun for the young and not-so-young rail fan. It was a rainy weekend on March 23-24, perfect to be indoors at the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, part of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District. The Lancaster North Western Garden Railroad Club, Southern California "Z" Scale Model Railroading Group, Orange County "N" Gauge Club and the Southern Nevada "N" scale club were on display. The...
Get ready to celebrate Easter at First Baptist Church, 1049 S. Curry St., Tehachapi, on March 31 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. We have lots of family-friendly events planned, and we can’t wait to share the joy of this special day with you and your family. Join us for a joyous Easter Sunday with a fantastic lineup of events planned for the whole family to enjoy. 9:30 a.m. – Easter Breakfast Start your Easter Sunday right with a delicious potluck breakfast! While you’re welcome to bring your favorite dish to share, there will be plenty of food for e...
Linda Sue was born July 10, 1954 in Mitchell, South Dakota. She was the third of five children of Doris and Vern Geddes. In the '60s the family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where Linda spent her childhood riding bikes, playing practical jokes, designing/sewing her own clothes and making lifelong friendships. She graduated a year early from Clark High School in 1971 and joined the workforce. Linda was born with an entrepreneurial spirit, and owned various businesses from ice cream shops and...
You never can tell from one year to the next which wildflowers will benefit most from that winter's combination of overall moisture, the timing of precipitation, air temperature, soil temperature, etc. One species that is doing very well this spring is remarkable plant known commonly as Chia. Chia (Salvia columbariae) is an annual plant commonly found growing on sandy or rocky hillsides, roadcuts, and sunny chaparral slopes throughout the Kern County mountains. Chia has a very distinctive...
Bob Parker, 56, was a big-hearted Tehachapi rock and roller who passed away on March 20, 2012 following several months of illness. Bob died from complications of hepatitis he contracted from a tainted blood transfusion while hospitalized in 1985. Bob was a gifted lead guitar player who loved playing rock n'roll music with his friends and entertaining appreciative audiences. He graduated from Tehachapi High in 1974 and played in many different local bands, including Crystal Rock, Contagious...
