Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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If you are reading this article, I am assuming you are at least thinking about an estate plan. So let's continue! What are the benefits of a Living Trust? A trust does not get filed with the court. A will does. Transferring your biggest assets into a trust makes it a whole lot easier for your heirs, I should say kids, to manage your assets upon your death. The person you name as the successor trustee can manage your assets if you become incapacitated. It can also be highly customized to fit...
Kern County Animal Services will be hosting several Adopt-A-Dog events in eastern Kern County this year. Look for them in the following locations: June 3: Foster’s Freeze, Rosamond – adoption event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9: Canine Creek, Tehachapi – adoption event 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10: Meadowbrook Park – low-cost vaccine/microchip clinic, 8 to 11 a.m. (Only one Tehachapi clinic per year.) July 7: Canine Creek – adoption event 11 a.m – 3 p.m. July 15: Tehachapi Mountain Bowling – adoption event 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29: Kohnen’s Bake...
TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts presents its May guest artist Coral Degagne. Coral has been a Tehachapi resident for 46 years. Her interest in art took off once she started cutting glass, and she hasn't slowed down since. With 18 years of experience "braking glass and putting it back together," her work has become more intricate and amazing with every piece she finishes. Her sensibility for colors, shapes and contrast is translated into all of her work. Coral has worked with stained, fused and etched...
On April 7, Jozee Vaca, membership chairperson, trained new volunteers in the execution of the Guild's procedures. They started on April 14. Without volunteer contributions, the Guild wouldn't be able to fulfill their objective to assist with Adventist Hospital special projects. New faces and new ideas keep the Guild current. Interested in volunteering? Call (661) 823-4114, for more information. The next general meeting is May 1 at Community Church, 100 E. E St....
With stock and bond markets both faltering over the past year, it's easy to see why more near-retirees have a newfound appreciation for fixed annuities - insurance contracts that guarantee a specified rate of return. A fixed annuity maintains its value regardless of market conditions, and yields on these products have risen in response to the higher interest-rate environment. When you purchase a fixed annuity, you are shifting the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company....
5 X 5 First Friday Fundraiser Our First Friday event is special this month. We will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fundraiser. Tehachapi Arts Center is proud to be the sponsor for Raising Star and their 5 X 5 fundraiser. Local artist will create works of art on 5x5 canvases, which will then be sold Friday, May 5 for $55. We will be closed from 5 p.m. until 5:55 p.m. in order to set up for this special event. Raising Star is an equine based therapy provider that works with children and adults...
In my practice as a hypnotherapist, I frequently use neuro-linguistic programming. It is an invaluable tool in facilitating my clients to rapidly heal and reach their goals. As with hypnosis, NLP processes use the relaxed state of mind. Neuro-linguistic programming is a set of principles and techniques aimed at enhancing self-awareness, increasing confidence, building communication skills and motivating positive social actions. The developers of NLP, Dr. Richard Bandler and John Grinder,...
There are two clocks in Downtown Tehachapi that stand in mute testimony to disasters that befell the town in years past. One of these can be found in the Tehachapi Museum at 310 South Green Street. This clock, which had kept perfect time, was brought to a sudden and final stop in the early morning hours of July 21, 1952. . . The large clock hung in the front window of the Tehachapi Radio Electric store on Green Street, about where Petra Mediterranean Café is today. In the predawn Monday...
Warren Johnson was a former publisher of the Tehachapi News, and he was also a local institution, since he had such an amiable personality. For decades he was the busiest joke-teller in town, and if you repeated a topical joke to a local, they were likely to respond "Oh yeah, I heard that one from Warren Johnson last week." Or if someone told you a funny joke or quip, they would add afterwards "I got that one from Warren yesterday." Warren was also a landlord, owning more than a dozen...
Top Dog Wrestling Club (youth club wrestling out of Golden Valley High School) went to Reno, NV, and competed in the World of Wrestling 2023 Reno Worlds Championships. This is considered one of the toughest tournaments in the nation for youth wrestlers, with over 2,800 wrestlers and over 43 states represented. The Cerna Sisters (Valeria and Kamila Cerna) and Bella Reyes won 12U girls Reno Worlds team title, becoming Bakersfield's first girl team champions. There were over 80 registered girl...
On April 13, Rex Moen, representing Friends of the Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base, spoke to Tehachapi Rotarians about the progress made in building a new flight test museum outside the gate at Edwards. The 15,000 square foot flight museum will contain the memorabilia from 75 years of Edwards history, which is currently housed inside the base. Work on the new museum began in 2018. May 1 marks the kickoff of the drive by Friends of the Flight Test Museum to raise the funds needed to...
MASP Director of Operations Mojave Air & Space Port (MASP) at Rutan Field has welcomed, Arielle Sewell, new Director of Operations. She previously worked for the City of Fresno with Airport Safety Management Systems and Airports Operations Manager. She earned a MS in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with a focus in Aerospace Safety Program Management, a BS in Technical Management, as well as several certifications in SMS, emergency management, accident investigation and...
Vonee Susanne Knight McKee, at just 62 years old, passed away peacefully in San Diego, California with her loving son Christopher, his fiancé Stacey and Vonee's mother Jean Ann by her side. Vonee was born on Sept. 27, 1960 in Bakersfield, California to Paul S. Knight and Jean Ann Sims. Vonee was raised in Tehachapi where she raised two children, a son Christopher Jones and a daughter Lashia Seaman. Vonee worked for the State of California for many years until she later retired in San Diego....
Timothy Stuart Champlin died peacefully on April 3. He was born on Nov. 7, 1966, to Ivan and Alva Champlin in Bakersfield. He graduated from North High School in 1984 and then served four years in the United States Navy as a Corpsman. Tim met and married his wife, Carrie Goodsen of Lancaster in 1990. After his discharge from the Navy, they moved back to Bakersfield, then settled in Tehachapi. In 1999, they had their only son, Jason Champlin. Tim served as a Probation Officer for the Kern County...
A trip down hill from the Tehachapi Mountains, in the early days by wagon or buggy, was something to be thought out carefully for it meant camping out overnight. Grandma Lucinda "Callie" Brite once told my mother that they camped overnight at Three Peaks, near Keene, when they went to Bakersfield. In 1875, P.D. Greene founded a community, Greenwich, in a sheltered, wooded grove full of ancient oak trees, near water and located a few miles northwest of the present city of Tehachapi. There was a...
There has been a lot of talk about a "cashless" society, but it's not here yet. In fact, cash can still be a valuable element of your overall financial picture – if you employ it wisely. But how? Consider these four key uses of cash: • Everyday spending – Of course, you need sufficient cash on hand to pay for your cost of living – mortgage, debt payments, utilities, groceries, etc. You'll likely rely on your savings or checking accounts to pay for these needs. • Unexpected expenses and emerg...
TVRPD is pleased to announce that road maintenance and construction will begin at Brite Lake on the week of May 1. The project, estimated to cost $20,500, is being undertaken by Hanzel Enterprises and is expected to take about a week to complete. The improvements being made include smoothing out the washboard, filling in ruts and potholes, and grading the campsites. Once the roads are scraped and cut, they will be watered and rolled for compaction. In addition, five semi-loads of 2" minus rock...
At their April 20 meeting, the Golden Hills CSD approved a new rate structure for the delivery of water to the community. Prior to the vote, a public hearing was held, giving residents a chance to protest the increase. Chairman John Buckley said the CSD analyzes the water rate structure every five years and must take into consideration the increased cost of delivering the water to consumers, as well as the additional cost of purchasing water from the Tehachapi Cummings Community Water District...
After months of weather delays, TVRPD is proud to announce the start of construction at West Park for the new toddler playground and swing set project. This new addition to the park will provide a safe and enjoyable play area for children and families to enjoy. The new toddler playground will feature rod iron fencing, ensuring that the play area is secure and safe for young children. The addition of a new swing set will provide even more opportunities for all children to have fun and stay...
Catalytic converter theft is rampant in California, costing victims as much as $4,000 in repairs. In 2021, 1,600 converters were stolen each month, resulting in $23 million in repair costs. To crack down on theft, Assemblymember Vince Fong (R-Central Valley) introduced legislation to bring more accountability. “Thieves continue to steal catalytic converters, while victims foot the bill and must wait for months on end for repairs. Law enforcement needs more tools to hold thieves accountable and protect California motorists,” stated Ass...
Drugs have always been a part of the modern world. The first was discovered in 1869 and used in the medical field. As technologies evolve and new things have been discovered, drugs have gotten stronger and many have been used irresponsibly. Drug abuse is a very serious subject, and there are many different reasons someone would abuse drugs, such as to escape reality and life, to commit suicide via overdose, or due to getting addicted. As of recently, a drug known as fentanyl has been making a...
Thirty-two STEM students from Cabrillo High School in Long Beach visited Mountain Valley Airport on Friday, April 14. The students are a junior/senior aeronautics class from the high school. Their visit included much more than just a glider ride. These students were analyzing flight data supplied by the engineering students in the air to the students on the ground who were compiling data. Just a few of the studies involved analyzing individual air speeds at take off and landing as well as the ti...
Joan Baez first thought of herself as an artist, drawing and selling pictures of cute animals to her schoolmates for three cents a piece. Only after bluffing her way through awkward teen moments in high school, playing a ukulele and mimicking others in song, did she find her own voice. And then did she sing! With the ability to reach three octaves, the highest being in the realm of angels, she has shared her voice around the world for over 60 years to both royalty and commoners. For the poor...
Director, Jason Wheeler, has created a sell-out show with an exceptional cast. The intricate murder mystery has been playing, with great acclaim, to packed houses. For those of you who have encountered our sold-out shows, the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) is thrilled to offer one additional performance on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. You can purchase your tickets now at www.tctonstage.com. "CLUE, On Stage" is based on the screenplay by Johnathan Lynn and has been delightfully brought to l...
Valley Oaks Charter High School held their 2023 Roaring '20s Prom on April 14 at Arosa Pines. The beautiful, student and staff decorated facility, large stone patio, serene pond and the lit parking provided the students with a wonderful party. The students also enjoyed DJ Andrew Ledesma from Lil' Ntertainment, a photo booth, both in and outdoor dancing, desserts and savory snacks from Albertson's, and a fire pit for relaxation. Arosa Pines is a hidden gem in Tehachapi. VOCS would like to thank...
