Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Many butterflies can often be found in the Tehachapi Mountains during the warmer months, as blooming wildflowers as well as garden blossoms provide food and refuge for these nectar-feeding adult insects. Among the first to arrive are the Painted Lady (Cynthia cardui) butterflies, which flow northward in a great river of winged beauties in March and April. These butterflies, considered to be the "most cosmopolitan butterfly in the world," start their lives as tiny caterpillars in Mexico and then...
Tehachapi High School baseball is one of the sports taking the field of competition this spring as part of a modified attempt at bringing back prep competition. Still limited, thanks to the Kern High School District's refusal to allow Tehachapi to compete against their normal league counterparts as the result of a short-sighted nonsensical approach from KHSD that bans competition outside of the district. Please note that Tehachapi; they want our involvement during the good times but when we...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) called upon Governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency in response to the drought and water allocation reductions to Central Valley communities. Additionally, Assemblyman Fong and other Central Valley state representatives submitted a formal letter to the Governor requesting an emergency declaration and additional funding for food producers who will experience major revenue losses as a result of water access reduction: "Without adequate water storage i...
Water: An important resource for economic development in the City of Tehachapi TehachaPod interviewed our local public works leaders on how this resource is obtained, used and maintained in the Tehachapi Valley and why that is important for business, residents and our local economy. Listen here www.iheart.com/podcast/263-tehachapod-62392602/. Tacos El Superior adds breakfast items/hours Tacos El Superior has been open less than a year in Tehachapi, but recently expanded their hours of operation...
The Tehachapi Police Department received a report of a grand theft involving the fraudulent use of credit cards to purchase several thousand dollars of electrical tools used for high-voltage line repair and clothing from a company in Atascadero, California. These items were shipped to a residence in the City of Tehachapi. An additional order for several thousand dollars of tools was placed with the same company in Atascadero with a requested shipping address of a different residence in the City...
Are there items you have been wanting to get rid of but don’t want to have a yard sale at your home? Come join the Golden Hills community yard sale on May 1 between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Golden Hills CSD located at 21415 Reeves St., Tehachapi. There is no fee for the yard sale, only a $30 deposit to be turned in with the sign-up form. The deposit will be returned to you once your space is completely cleared on the afternoon of the yard sale. Some of the items you may want to sell include adult and/or children’s clothing, appliances, bab...
There are several businesses in town who provide bookkeeping, payroll and/or income tax preparation services. How do you determine which business is worthy of your trust? Our office (Moats & Hebebrand CPAs) think the answer to that question is based on how well the business meets the following criteria: 1) Length of time in Tehachapi 2) Credentials and experience of the individuals performing the services 3) Availability of the individuals performing the services 4) Attitude of the firm performi...
If you have a child or other family member who has special needs due to physical or mental conditions, you face a variety of challenges planning for their care, including financial ones. You may also have some well-meaning relatives who want to help, but who may not realize that their moves could actually result in some serious lifestyle and monetary problems for your loved one. Fortunately, by planning ahead, you can avoid these potential traps. As you probably already know, individuals with...
Team members at Waste Management in Tehachapi are celebrating Earth Day every day by personally pledging to live more sustainably at home, at work and on the go. In honor of every pledge made, WM is partnering with the National Forest Foundation and Tree Canada to plant trees across North America. “We set a goal to plant 50,000 trees, representing our team’s collective commitments to the environment. We want to be part of the solution by providing a tangible benefit to the environment that lasts 365 days a year and beyond,” said Waste Manag...
Just a few months ago, my family and I made the exciting decision to welcome a new four-legged German Shepherd baby into our lives. It had been several years since a puppy has been in our house. She quickly snapped me back into new puppy mode, I mentally prepared for all the chaos sure to ensue and of course also all the love and puppy snuggles. To those reading, if you are thinking of embarking on the same journey or if you have already welcomed your new pup. I offer you a few tips and a list o...
In recognition of George Novinger's service to youth and the community, the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi is proud to honor the 37-year Kiwanian with the Kiwanis International Legion of Honor as well as the club's 2021 Distinguished Service Award. Kiwanis Division 33 Lt. Gov. Ron Gaiser, a member of the Tehachapi club, presented the Distinguished Service Award plaque to Novinger at the recipient's home in Tehachapi on March 23. Club President Tina Cunningham presented the embossed Kiwanis...
The Loop Overlook project is a joint effort between Kern County, Friends of the Tehachapi Depot and community stakeholders. Once the project has been completed, the County Public Works Department will be responsible for the road maintenance, including any repaving, repairs, signage or drainage issues that may arise. As with all county roads, this is funded with tax dollars and grants obtained by the county. The platform itself will be constructed of low maintenance materials and will be the...
Stallion Springs held a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March 30 at the Community Center. CERT volunteers assisted in setting up appointments from March 22-26. There were 100 shots of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine available. The first shots were given to Stallion Springs residents then it was opened to all Tehachapi residents until the vaccines were gone. Vaccines were made available through the new mobile unit from Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley headed up by Josh Pierce,...
Members of Gallery 'N' Gifts have put together an amazing Mother's Day basket which they are selling raffle tickets for during the month of April. Tickets are $2 each or three tickets for $5. Stop in and take a peek at all the awesome items one lucky mom will be receiving this Mother's Day! The drawing will be held before close of business on Friday, May 7. (Winner need not be present.) Gallery 'N' Gifts is located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd, in Downtown Tehachapi and is open daily from 10 a.m....
Seasonal allergies, despite coming around every single year, are a big challenge for many people. Sure, you can take allergy medications to help, but those just mask the symptoms. The real problem is that your immune system has been kicked into overdrive by the pollen in the air. Aside from moving into a bubble, it can seem like options to escape pollen are slim. There simply has to be a better way to help calm your immune system and be a little less miserable, right? The good news is that yes,...
We all, on occasion, make a visit to a cemetery and in this time period we find most of them well maintained and lovely. In generations past Tehachapi had no perpetual care and both the Eastside and Westside Cemetery locations were in a sad state with weeds overgrown and a real danger of snakes. Because of this situation many of the older Tehachapi pioneers are buried in Bakersfield; the families having been unwilling to place their loved ones in such a state of disrepair. There are several smal...
This is the 11th article in a continuing series about local military veterans and their service to our great country. Tom Morris came into the world on March 13, 1943-born during a blackout in the middle of World War II. As he recalled, "Everything was blacked out due to the military aircraft companies (Douglas Aircraft Company, North American Aviation, etc.) and naval ports in the area. I should add that I was the first male baby born at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica." Tom's mother was a...
Approximately 230 fourth through 12th grade students took part in Kern County’s 33rd annual Regional Science Fair, which took place virtually from March 15-17. There were over 218 projects in all. The annual event is the culmination of months of hard work for students who rose through their school and district ranks for a chance to showcase their science projects and compete at the county level. First place finishers in middle school and first and second place finishers in high school may be e...
Earth Day is a celebration of the planet that people, plants and animals call home. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day was established to demonstrate support for environmental protection, and events are held each year on April 22. It is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries. People may wonder what they can do at a local level to make Earth Day a larger part of their lives. Here are just a few great ways to embrace Earth Day. • Make it a point to bike or walk to school or work. If c...
Music is often used to set a mood, to express emotion or serves as a backdrop to other activities. When words are added for extra layers of enjoyment, they pull you in, they get your attention, they stroke your emotions and tell a story. When words and music are illustrated, they add a third artistic layer of enjoyment. Are you a grandparent who loved The Beatles, remembering fondly concerts, awaiting new albums and watching their first television appearance, showcased on “The Ed Sullivan S...
EMB Martial Arts of Tehachapi is pleased to announce their new High Intensity Interval Training (HITT) program starting in April called "Fightfit." It's a 30-minute, quick paced, full body, cardio workout circuit, designed for those who want to be in fighting shape, but don't necessarily have the desire or time to join a full Martial Arts program. The program works like this: there are nine rounds or stations that you navigate through. Each round is three minutes with a 30 second break in...
Starting April 1, the Golden Hills Community Service District is accepting reservations for garden boxes where Golden Hills residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. The raised garden boxes are permanently placed in the CSD garden area. There is no charge and the Golden Hills CSD will supply the water. There are still a few boxes left if you wish to participate. Only fruits, vegetables and other plants suitable for human consumption and decorative annual flowers and plants may be...
From your friend Teresa Dunlop at Tehachapi Natural Market Some of you may have heard that our farmer, Charles, passed away unexpectedly several weeks ago. I am here to write a little history about my time with him and share some nice memories I have. Like many, I remember him from under the blue tarp cover of his Highway 202 Farm Stand. Embarrassingly, I saw the sign for "rhubarb" for weeks, but I didn't go in until the third week of June when I'd finally got the nerve to try and make a pie...
The City of Tehachapi launched the TextMyGov application for easier general communications by the public to the City (non-emergent) on Thursday, April 8. TextMyGov allows the public to send text messages directly to City Hall. We will be utilizing keywords that will trigger a response to answer the question or concern. For those that prefer to utilize text messages as a form of communication, as 81% of the American public does, this will allow you to bypass using the website or automated phone s...
For over 30 years, Stockdale Tile has served the marketplace as one of the largest independent tile distributors in California. Founded in 1987, Stockdale Tile was established to offer residents of Bakersfield and surrounding areas a superior showroom experience for their residential and commercial tile needs. We directly import our wide selection of products from all over the world. Our Bakersfield warehouse is 20,000 square feet and has products on hand at all times, including over 100 floor tile colors and 120 kitchen/bathroom colors,...
