Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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By the time this article appears in the Loop, we will be but only a few days away from every true train geek’s favorite national holiday, May 10. This year will mark the one hundred and forty-fifth anniversary of the ceremonial driving of the “Golden Spike” at Promontory Point Summit in the then Utah Territory. This story will end a little differently than what you remember. As the Transcontinental Railroad was approaching completion, David Hewes – San Francisco contractor and close friend...
Life is great here in Tehachapi, Calif. The earth is beautiful and full of life. Each little spot is brimming with beauty Each little area is hoping for a new beginning this spring. The Earth is hoping to sustain. How do you achieve sustainability in your own life? In your share of this planet called Earth? Each week when Abundant Harvest subscribers pick up their box we also get a copy of the FreshFacts newsletter. It is useful information and the thoughts of our primary farmer Vernon...
The California City Arts Commission will be holding its annual Art Show, "Arts by the Lake" on May 4 and 5. The show represents work from many regional artists. The theme for this year's show is "My Favorite Place". Other entries are welcome; however, themed pieces will be photographed and will be juried for entry in the commission's 2015 calendar. Art by the Lake will be open to the public Saturday May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday May 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The California City Arts...
Here are five ways to get your bike up and running for the spring and summer months. • Wash and dry your bike – If your bike has been sitting around, or just needs a bath, cleaning your bike is a good idea. Please don't use a pressure nossle when washing your bike, since the water could force its way into the bike's bearings. Immediately after washing your bike, be sure to dry every nook and cranny with an dry and absorbative towel. • Check tire pressure – Having the right amount of tire pr...
Stallion Springs Fire Chief Jason Schillinger reminded the residents of the upcoming June 15 deadline for Hazard Reduction at the April 15 Board of Directors meeting. Board president Dave Burt noted that the CSD is down to only four payments left on both the Police/Administration and Community Center and the Police/Administration buildings. Payments are made twice a year so both buildings will be paid off in two years. Police Report • Stallion Springs Police have issued a Scam Alert Reminding residents to not respond to mailed or telephone d...
Tehachapi, CA – One-hundred miles north of Los Angeles, rumors of lift-serviced mountain biking are swirling in the tiny town of Tehachapi, Calif. Nestled along Highway 58 between Mojave and Bakersfield, the 14,000-person town is already well-known among Southern California skaters and BMXers as being home to the Woodward West action-sports park, but downhillers may soon want to drop a pin here as well. Gravity Logic and Tehachapi Locals Gather to Discuss Bike Park Possibility The Gravity Logic...
Recently (April 15), we had the first of four total lunar eclipses that are going to occur in the next several months. The media kept calling it a “blood moon”, apparently from the red color of the moon when the eclipse was total. I’m not sure when this started to be done. When I was young and we watched lunar eclipses, the Moon turning red was how we could tell the eclipse was total. It was just part of the deal. The moon has always turned red when there is a total eclipse. The reason why i...
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Tiffini Hughes, founder of Mulberry Place, is very excited to announce the acquisition of Kathryn Holub as our new Director of Health, Wellness and Activities. Mulberry Place is an assisted living community in the heart of Tehachapi, and we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. We know Ms. Holub has the experience and dedication to make Mulberry Place an even warmer, home-like atmosphere because she has demonstrated her strengths and capabilities through her positive attitude and willingness to adapt to her new...
The rejuvenating spirit of spring makes this beloved season an ideal time for homeowners to take stock of their homes and properties and address any issues that arose during the winter. While some homes make it through winter unscathed, the harsh weather of the year’s coldest season can add several tasks to homeowners’ springtime to-do lists. While some projects are best left to the professionals, others can be tackled even by those homeowners with little or no DIY experience. The following are...
Exercise is what a lot of us do to stay healthy and fit. Exercise is what we should all do to stay healthy and fit. There are many ways to include an exercise regimen in your life to achieve the goals that you set for yourself. Remember everyone is different, with different needs and different lifestyles. You should personally choose the type and amount of exercise you feel comfortable with and which gets you where you want to be. Some people are self motivated and just like to work out at home...
Engineers designing the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) must move mountains – and people, houses, roads, orchards and maybe a corral or two. Farmers and residents at ground zero in the first segment of the first HSR track to be under construction – a 29-mile stretch from Madera to Fresno – are faced with the reality that they are expected to get out of the way. In spite of funding difficulties and vociferous opposition to the project, it appears the train has left the depot. The next const...
Gardening is a rewarding hobby with thousands of devotees. Backyard gardens provide beauty and aesthetic appeal to a landscape, and they can be a source of homegrown food and a natural habitat for outdoor wildlife. A self-sustaining garden can be an efficient addition to any home, but gardens require upkeep and a certain measure of dedication. A self-sufficient garden is a garden that sustains itself through proper planning and execution. Such gardens can almost take care of themselves so long...
The 28th Annual Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 1, 2014, will feature speaker Russell O’Quinn, an acclaimed test pilot and aircraft designer whose story, “Live Life to the Limit,” is a testimony to the power of a dedicated Christian life. A resident of Cummings Valley, O’Quinn fell in love with airplanes as a youngster, watching them and working as a line boy at Van Nuys Airport. He earned his pilot’s license at age 16 and his parents, who had objected to his flying, “realized...
All it takes to make a transformation of something ordinary to something spectacular is a bit of work, a bit of money, and a whole lot of time. It is worth it....
While opponents believe the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) project to be a wasteful folly, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is moving the project along doggedly in small steps akin to building a cathedral in the Middle Ages, when frequently it took hundreds of years and generations of craftsmen to complete one glorious structure. The Authority is building the massive project in a non-linear manner. The plan includes Improvements at the HSR "bookends" of San Francisco and Los Angeles...
There are countless ways of exercising: the gym, walking, swimming, jogging, Jazzercise, Yoga, Tai Chi and the list goes on and on. The basic concept is: eat right and exercise. I know, I have tried so many. Spring is here, the weather warms and calls me to the trail. I have experienced a ten pound weight loss in four weeks, and my muscle-to-fat ratio has made a dramatic improvement, it feels so good. This little exercise has led to many things, including: a touch with my spiritual side, a...
Real Solutions for Clear Skin More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some time in their lives, and clogged pores comprise more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist. Acne now has hit epidemic proportions in adults, especially women. What used to be just a teenage problem is now a real challenge in people's lives. What is a Face Reality Certified Acne Specialist? Face Reality Acne Clinic was launched in 2005 by...
Your body only lasts a lifetime, but most people take better care of their car than their body. By taking better care of yourself, you can extend how long that lifetime is. Just like taking care of a car, taking care of yourself requires a a bit of time. Just giving yourself the gift of exercise for just an hour a day, can greatly reduce the risks of heart attack, stroke and early death. Consistent exercise keeps your muscles/joints strong and flexible, and – of course – releases endorphins int...
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