Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 31
At 1:45 p.m., on Monday, May 20, 2018, Tehachapi lost one of its most vocal champions when Mayor Ed Grimes passed away, surrounded by his large and loving family. Despite serving as a member of the Tehachapi City Council since January 2003, Ed often described himself as "the voice of the Warriors". It was evidence of his intense commitment to the Tehachapi community and especially its youth. In addition to working with the football team and the Warrior Boosters, Mayor Grimes utilized the $300...
When I decided to move back to my hometown more than two years ago, I was incredibly lucky when it came to finding a house to rent. Dear family friends of mine own a lilac farm that just happens to have a beautiful rental home in the middle of the property. Today, I live in a sea of purple that is completely breathtaking. This year's harvest wrapped up about a week ago. While many of the remaining blooms are beginning to brown from the spring sun, there is still a hint of purple out each...
Main Street Tehachapi has planned a new event to welcome summer this year. The Sip Sip Hurray Wine Walk will take place on Saturday, June 23 from 7-9:30 p.m. with a change from previous Wine Walks, the wine will be served in three downtown parks: Centennial Plaza, Railroad Park and Freedom Plaza at the Visitors Center, rather than walking to the downtown businesses. Ticket holders can start at any of the three locations to pick up their specially printed wine glass with tasting tickets and a...
Experienced flower arrangement designer/artist Dave Bryant joined the Tehachapi Flower Shop, as well as the Tehachapi community, in 2011. The art of flower arranging has deep roots in various ancient human cultures. Throughout history flower arrangements have been an important part of our society. Beautifully styled arrangements have been used in religious ceremonies, worn as decoration, exchanged by lovers, and given to honor important achievements. Dave is well versed in the various aspects...
A recent survey showed that 10,000 children stayed home from school once a month because they feared bullies. Bullying is a serious problem that can lead to emotional withdrawal, substance abuse and even suicide. Parents have a special responsibility to help their children possess skills that can enable them to resolve conflicts peacefully. Children can go a long way in managing conflicts if they are taught personal relationship and problem solving mechanisms. By and large, a bully is one who...
3B Events & Equestrian Facility is located on 60 acres in the beautiful Cummings Valley in Tehachapi. Our facility offers standard horse boarding, overnight stalls, training, and a variety of competitive events. With various stall options such as 10 barn stalls with runs, pasture paddocks and pasture turn outs, other amenities include a large arena, 90' round pen, hot walker, wash rack and trailer parking. We have the ability to accommodate local and long distance horse owners. Please inquire ab...
Jim Arnold and Triassic Vineyards are excited to partner up with SoCal Baggers and invite you to join us at Triassic Vineyards, 24627 Cummings Valley Rd., Tehachapi, on June 2 on our new lawn area for a friendly elimination-style Cornhole tournament! Teams of two will compete for cash prizes, while you enjoy an afternoon of adult camel rides (provided by Windswept Ranch), delicious food (catered by Steampunk Café) and some Triassic wines. Team entry fee will be $50 per team of two. Wines, food...
Interest rates are up. Want to know what that means in real terms? I pulled rate sheets from June 1, 2017 and am comparing to today's rate sheet. Here are some rough ideas about what is real in today's market. If you had financed a 30-year conventional loan last year for $424,000, you might have qualified at a 4.375% rate, making monthly principal and interest payments $2,116.97. Today that same scenario costs 5.25% at $2,341.34. Your monthly cost is up by $224. On VA loans, a $2,005.83...
Hello Miracle Mutt fans. Most great pairings, like peanut butter and jelly, and macaroni and cheese, have been around for years. In the five years since its inception, Marley's Mutts' "Miracle Mutts" therapy dog program has developed some great partnerships of its own. A few of them include: Barks and Books at several Kern County Library locations, including our own Tehachapi branch, where children/youth can read to the Miracle Mutts in a stress and judgement free environment; the Mission at...
Bob and Tracy Anderson moved to Tehachapi last November from Lancaster where Bob operated a martial arts studio. He and Tracy had a plan to move to the natural setting of the mountains and open a combined fitness, self-defense and firearms training facility in Tehachapi. The result is Force 5 Training Center located in Old Town that opened its doors last month. Bob was born in the bay area and grew up in Fairfield. He was adopted, a fact he did not learn until he was grown and went to get a...
Tehachapi Community Theatre (TCT) will hold its annual Drama Day Camp in July. "Campers" will have fun while learning the basics of acting for the theatre. They will learn theatre games that are not only fun but help build confidence in performing. They will also learn about stage direction, blocking, diaphragmatic breathing, auditioning, monologues, skits, theatre etiquette and much more! The week-long camp will end with actors performing what they have learned for family and friends. Choose...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is diagnosed by blood tests and X-rays. There is a specific blood test for the disease called rheumatoid factor, which is most often used. There are also specific doctors, rheumatologists, which specialize in connective tissues and diseases of the joints. The cause of RA is unknown. It is suspected that fungi, bacteria and viruses are the cause, but there has been no proof to this theory. It could be genetic, have environmental causes or be due to certain infections,...
Local BMX riders recently competed at Bakersfield Metro BMX race track May 11 and 13. On Friday night, racers were the Howard family of Dad, Nate and kids, Alex and Sydney and two newer riders from Tehachapi, Caleb and Cade Peterson, who are also part of Tehachapi wrestling. Caleb rides in the 13 Novice while Cade competes in 9 Novice. Caleb came home with a first-place trophy and Cade got second. Nate Howard competes in the 40 Novice and got 2nd. Alex has moved up to 9 Expert and Sidney rides...
Dennis Cowden, AKA The Cookie Expert, is also a wonderful photographer. Starting at age 12 with his Kodak Brownie Hawkeye he won his first photo award. Dennis and his wife Peggy came to Tehachapi in the early 80s to work in the wind industry. Dennis says on a weekly basis he was exposed to incredible vistas in the southern Sierra that had not been available to the public before. About this time the first digital cameras came out allowing him to really pursue his interest in landscape...
First Friday at Tehachapi Treasure Trove will feature Lucinda Thomas, artist and teacher. Lucinda is currently teaching a Fluid Paint class and a clay class at the Treasure Trove. She also teaches our monthly paint night. Lucinda has taught classes in calligraphy, children's art, drawing, wheel work ceramics and abstract painting. Lucinda has taught art in various forms for over 30 years. She majored in art and studied in Spain. She began her career painting giant billboards while teaching ceram...
On June 1, the Tehachapi Museum will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. for the First Friday Art Walk. Along with other downtown venues, the Museum and will be offering appetizers, desserts, and champagne for guests. This month's food and beverage is being provided by the Kiwanis Club and their members will be on hand to assist for the evening. A small exhibit of Victorian cabinet cards will be on display through June. The collection was assembled by Bill Reed and all feature men in their finery, the phot...
One of the great benefits of being a school kid in Tehachapi is the presence of so many dedicated volunteers from aerospace, aviation, engineering and related fields. These volunteers regularly present programs where students can gain hands-on experience and learn about subjects where career opportunities abound. Enter AST, the Arts, Science and Technology Educational Corporation of Tehachapi, and the program they have brought to the schools, the Intermediate Space Challenge. This is a program...
Looking at a tiny plane flying across our valley this week brought to mind some harrowing landings in George's small Cessna! Although we flew all over the United States without incident, and he flew all the way to Oaxaca, Mexico with two buddies without any problems, we did have a few white knuckle experiences. We found ourselves landing at remote Meling Ranch in the interior of northern Baja California years ago. The short grassy strip sloped uphill and ended at the face of a mountain. Just as...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District survey taken to gather public response to a proposed general obligation bond found that the crucial threshold of 2/3 "yes" votes may be attainable. T The survey company recommended that the district consider placing a bond measure on the Nov. 2018 ballot. The Rec & Park board of directors would need to pass a resolution by Aug. 10 to qualify for the Nov. 6 ballot. The final tally of "yes" responses in the 400-person survey was 63.5 percent, with...
Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" opens at the BeeKay Theatre on June 1, bringing a trainload of laughter in this spoof of Hitchcock's 1935 thriller film. Although the script for the stage comedy is almost identical to the film script, it's in the madcap playing that the comedy springs to life. Four actors portray all the roles under the direction of Karl Schuck. Schuck has made a speciality of comedy since joining Tehachapi Community Theatre in 2005, playing the wacky neighbor in Neil Simon's...
When Americans think of Indian food, we often think of a curry punctuated with the pungent and bitter flavor of turmeric. But India is a vast country with many different flavor profiles. Comprised of many of the spices we associate with fall baking - cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and peppercorns - garam masala is a blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian cuisine. Garam masala translates as "warm spice," and is a staple blend used in Indian cooking. The exact...
Adventist to return old hospital, other leased buildings to healthcare district When the new hospital opens (and it will, soon, honest), Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley plans to return the old Tehachapi Hospital building to the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District. "We're going to get the original hospital back," district board member Christine Sherrill said at the May 15 board meeting at 305 South Robinson St. "We are looking at options for the community". Other buildings on the 100 block of...
It was brought to my attention that the monument in Philip Marx Central Park has been, once again, defaced by unknown parties. Those attending the Memorial Day Service will be able to see the damage done. It's a shame that people cannot look at the names on the plaque and know the story behind them. These are the names of what we term Gold Star Veterans: people who were killed in action. If those doing the damage were to know, just a few of the facts, they would never dream of doing harm to the...
Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club competed in the second half of the Roadrunner/Coyote tournament series, with Shafter hosting the Coyote on May 5. Levi Hart won his schoolboy division and earned the matching singlet to his Roadrunner singlet he won in April. Kayden Gonzales also was champion of his division and received a Coyote singlet. Former TVWC member Bill Takara represented Team Temecula and earned top spot and a singlet. Jordan Cardenas and Isaac Perry ended the day with a second place....
Local racer Jenee Dugan is running a full season in the Hard Top Class and spent mother's day weekend at Bakersfield Speedway running her car with her husband and family. Racing has always been a family event running at this hometown grass roots track where all classes of dirt cars are testing their skill and all are dreaming of someday racing in the top levels of Nascar. I believe this is the same with Jenee Dugan. With fans dwindling in Nascar racing, I think they at nascar have got away from...
