Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Kern County and are now welcoming donations of cloth masks from our community. While cloth masks will not be used in the direct care of patients with COVID-19, they will be worn by other hospital staff in order to preserve critical equipment in patient care areas where it’s needed most. We have included instructions on how to make these masks on our website: www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/about-us/covid19-donations We’re so grateful for the cloth mask donations that have been dropped off to our...
A large number of these signs are appearing in front of homes in Bear Valley Springs as "stay at home" orders continue to be in effect during the COVID-19 outbreak....
“Isolated Yet United” by local photographer Courtney Gail of Just Another Shot Photography. The subjects of the photo could be any one of us. At no time was the photographer closer than 10 feet; the photo was taken at a distance of almost 20 feet....
Getting regular tune-ups for your vehicle is important to keeping it in good condition. But there’s more to it than the basic lube, oil and filter. You also need to stay on top of your tire rotation, fluid replacement, brakes, transmission and a whole list of other items. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Come in for preventative maintenance today! We are now featuring custom trailer receivers and hitches from www.torkliftcentral.com. We are their regional dealer and installer. Ecohitch specializes in equipping your unique ride from Audis to VW...
These are trying times in which we find ourselves, and aside from bad news and the occasional moments of dread and terror, I'm heartened by the happy things I find online, and the happy and funny things that are being sent to me. It's good to laugh whenever possible in these dark days. So I've compiled a bunch of puns – one of my favorite forms of humor – to pass on some grins and giggles for you today. My favorites: My friend's answering machine says "Leave a brief message" so I said "fruit of...
Get out and run! The Tehachapi Recreation and Park district (TVRPD) has transformed several of its cancelled events into bright lights for the community. District Manager Corey Torres said the district has given the eggs it had purchased for the popular Easter Egg Hunt to a volunteer group to give to families for Easter egg hunts at home. The Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled for Sat. April 11 at West Park, draws hundreds of children every year in four age categories up to age 10. The event...
Home-schooling responsibilities came suddenly. Parents had to become teachers, utilizing friends’ suggestions, online sites and varied school packets. For me, this extra time is perfect for reading books, books and more books. Even if you have a large family library, no one can ever have too many book suggestions in my world. And starting a new series is always exciting, especially when you have extra time to fill. I was quite surprised to read on Twitter that many adults were reading Harry P...
Reading is a good activity during this “stay at home” period, but if you want to bump that up a bit and try something creative, take the prompts below and encourage your kids to write and illustrate a story of their own. You can try your hand at it, too. And then share with each other. Let the creativity delight you. There is no right or wrong. Fairies can fight dinosaurs. Sunny days can rain. The moon can wink goodnight. Just go for it! Prompt # 1 (beginner) There was a mountain. And on the...
I feel very lucky. Frustrated and scared, but lucky. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit our world hard, and the number of confirmed cases here in Kern County continues to grow. It's hard not knowing when it will ease, or when life will go back to something more familiar. But while the growing pains of this new life are uncomfortable, it is encouraging and comforting to see people using compassion to help their community. For me, working from home instead of the office isn't new. Throughout my...
With the spread of COVID-19, we’ve been hearing a lot about the need for “social distancing.” What does it mean to socially distance? And how will it impact you and your family? In California, individuals have been instructed to stay home except for essential needs. Be sure to check www.COVID19.CA.gov for more information about this executive order. Defining the distance Social distancing is exactly what it sounds like—keeping at a distance from others. The practice is an important infection prevention measure that involves intenti...
As Pastor Nathan Hiner of Country Oaks Baptist Church writes, “We as a church body have found ourselves in uncharted territory concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.” He calls upon his congregation to have faith, live wisely, live in submission to governing authorities as long as the State is not requiring citizens to do something God has forbidden or is forbidding something God has commanded, and consider greater opportunities to minister in the community. In compliance with the Governor’s orders, the Country Oaks Baptist Church office and campus a...
On March 25, the Most Reverend Joseph V. Brennan, D.D., bishop of the Diocese of Fresno, updated his March 18 decree of the mandated directives for members of the Catholic community to follow in the coming weeks. As he mentions, the pandemic landscape appears to change daily. The suspension of public Mass and all activities at all of the Diocese parishes will continue indefinitely for all parishioners, ministers and employees. The Bishop also strongly discourages congregating in vehicles for parking lot services. This clearly impacts Holy Week...
David Wayne Dallas, 36, left this world to be with our Heavenly Father on March 4, due to a motorcycle accident. David was born in Santa Maria, Calif. on Aug. 6, 1983, to Richard and Collena Dallas. He was raised primarily in Tehachapi. Following his grandfather and father's footsteps, David became a Union Ironworker with Local 433. He graduated, top of his class, in 2013. He was very proud to be a third generation Ironworker. One project that he was most proud of was the Ivanpah Thermal Energy...
St. Jude’s in the Mountains Anglican Church is continuing to podcast their 10 a.m. Sunday services on their Facebook page indefinitely. A skeleton crew videotapes the services from the church located on Curry St. Easter Vigil will commence at the church at 7 p.m. Saturday evening, April 11. Those interested in participating in the Vigil should contact Fr. Wes at (661) 972-1527. Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. will be followed by the Eucharist at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the church parking lot. Father Wes Clare is also available by a...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC. As we go through the Coronavirus crisis, we are all, first and foremost, concerned about the health of our loved ones and communities. But the economic implications of the virus have also weighed heavily on our minds. However, if you're an investor or a business owner, you just got some help from Washington – and it could make a big difference, at least in the short term, f...
Are you stuck at home? Now is the perfect time to revisit your data back-up strategy or, you know, to create a data back-up strategy in the first place. One back-up is better than nothing, but to keep your data safe, follow a 3-2-1 back-up plan. The old school style 3-2-1 back-up meant you'd keep three copies of your data in two different formats and one copy offsite. Here's how an old-school 3-2-1 might look. Buy an external hard drive and run the built-in back-up software on your computer and...
As the paramedic provider for 88 percent of Kern County’s population, Hall Ambulance Service is working diligently on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are doing so alongside our fellow public safety and healthcare partners. Several weeks ago, our company began implementing extensive measures to protect our employees, patients and the communities we serve. As we continue to learn more about this virus, we have adapted and refined best practices. We have adopted social distancing p...
I want to give recognition and great appreciation to George Welch, a U.S. Army Air Corps Second Lieutenant. You may not recognize his name, so I'll let you know some of his history. Born George Louis Schwartz, Jr., Welch's name was changed due to anti-German sentiments from World War I. His parents gave George and his brother their mother's maiden name of Welch but retained Schwartz as George's middle name. Welch received his wings and commission in January 1941 and was posted to the 47th...
I just realized that this week was my deadline week for my column. With the "silent killer" flu lurking around my mind was elsewhere. I have found shopping online is quite interesting but I miss the satisfaction of the personal touch of tossing things in a shopping basket. I've been busy at home, however, praying and keeping track of friends and how they are doing. We stay cheerful and since we have no place to go or meetings to attend we have more time to stop and smell the flowers, so to...
The CSD offices will be closed to the public. The staff will still be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. to take your phone calls or emails. Call (661) 822-3268 for any assistance. Due to recommendations from Federal, State and local officials, the Stallion Springs Community Services District is canceling all nonessential activities until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. All SSCSD owned properties will be closed. Precautionary measures are essential in helping to pr...
My family and I are praying for health and comfort for our communities and our nation during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 Pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our health care systems, our economy and our daily lives. The operations of government on all levels, including the County of Kern, has been drastically altered over the past several weeks, and no one knows for sure how long the current situation will continue. As your Second District Kern County Supervisor, I want to assure...
The Kern County Public Health Services Department reminds Kern County residents that facilities and amenities, including restrooms, within all parks in Kern County and the City of Bakersfield will be closed Easter weekend and therefore we discourage the use of parks for Easter gatherings. Traditionally, these are two of the busiest days of the year for local parks and they attract large crowds of people gathering to celebrate the holiday. On March 16, the California Department of Public Health issued guidance requiring the cancelling of...
Our ongoing spring storms, and occasionally sunny days in between, have brought out those little yellow flowers that most lawn gardeners detest: dandelions. But I must confess that I am the exception – I like dandelions. And until fairly recently, so did most people. This incredibly widespread plant is native to Europe and Asia but is now naturalized throughout most of the temperate regions of the world, and is found from coast to coast in the U.S. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a l...
I had an interesting experience observing a pair of ravens in my orchard. I had gathered some eggs from my chickens that were blue, white and brown. These were in equal numbers. I placed them in separate color groups out in our orchard. The ravens soon arrived. They at first started to jump around the eggs and flap their wings, acting all excited. I guess this was to see if the eggs were alive or where a threat to them somehow. Next they threw dirt at the eggs. Then they approached the eggs and...
