Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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If you drive through the narrows of Banducci Road these days, between Brite Lake and the Alps Drive entrance to Alpine Forest, you'll see that the hillsides to the south are alight with the bright yellow blossoms of one of the Golden State's most epic shrubs: California Flannelbush (Fremontodendron californicum). A couple of hundred scattered shrubs, the size of old apple trees in an abandoned orchard, are glowing with the bright lemon yellow of their waxy flowers. The Flannelbush branches are...
"The beatings will continue until morale improves." – Bill Mead...
“You can hide de fire, but what you gwon do wit de smoke?” – Uncle Remus Fiber artist Nancy Yeager Rice framed this saying and hung it on her wall as a gentle reminder to visitors not to smoke around her textiles....
“It’s like you create a pottery piece up until a certain point, and after that it’s up to the fire gods. There’s a degree of unpredictability. You can’t be a control freak and be a potter. Watercolor is the same way – I think that’s why it was easy for me to make the transition from watercolor to pottery.” – Sue Conrad Tehachapi artist Sue Conrad was a talented watercolorist for many years before becoming a highly regarded potter....
“A day without sunshine. . . is a lot like night.” – Chalkboard at Kohnen’s Bakery...
“It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” – Chinese Proverb...
"I was involved in Scouting growing up and I also did a lot of camping and hunting, and I noticed that the most organized outdoorsman had the best time. If you're organized, you aren't having to spend time looking for a flashlight or a knife, or worrying about what you've misplaced or forgotten to bring." – Lennis Janzen Lennis Janzen is a longtime Tehachapi entrepreneur who started Crooked Horn Outfitters and has designed a variety of outdoor gear....
"I failed shop class when I was in high school. And then many years later, Chuck Connors, who was my neighbor in Bear Valley, gave me some fence posts and old boards to burn, and instead I made a table out of them. One thing led to another and eventually I was supporting my family by making furniture. So many people go to jobs they don't like, but I love doing this, and getting paid for it is like butter on a biscuit." – Woodie Putnam Woody made furniture in Bear Valley Springs for years for h...
On May 30, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed Dr. Mike McCoy, the executive director of the Kern County Museum, who gave an engaging and informative presentation about the museum and their plans for the future. The Kern County Museum has been in existence for 80 years, which makes it one of the oldest and largest museums in the state. Mike has been the director for seven years, and it is impressive to see the way the museum has grown and changed under his leadership. Although born in Texas,...
It's election season again. Over the next several months, you're bound to hear an array of promises from the candidates and speculation from the pundits on what those promises, if enacted, could mean for the country. But, how might these possible outcomes affect your financial future? When considering this question, keep these points in mind: • Campaign promises aren't always kept. Presidential candidates often proclaim that they intend to institute major changes in tax or spending policies, o...
For many Tehachapi residents, Witt's Everything for the Office is a one-stop shop for office supplies, shipping needs, furniture and gifts. However, few people know how long this shop has served Tehachapi or of its full range of services. It started in the early 1980s when Marc Witt opened the doors to a small printing shop. "That was back when there was one blinking light in town to manage traffic, and the BeeKay Theatre was a candy shop," says Laura Coaly, current manager of Witt's. Laura has...
On Monday, May 27, a large crowd gathered to pay respect to those who died in service to the nation. The speaker of the day was Navy veteran Greg Hahn, who spoke in honor of several dogs who bravely defended our troops, and were given awards of honor. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Rice, a twice honored Purple Heart veteran. Four honorees were added to the Columns of Honor on that day: James W. Saunders, a U.S Navy veteran who served in Vietnam; Richard B. Padgett, an army veteran who served in Korea; Richard B. Streid, a U.S Navy...
If you're presented with an opportunity for your small business, but don't have the cash on hand, you're likely wondering if it's a good idea to get a loan. However, you may be hesitant because the process seems daunting or you're unsure if it makes sense financially. You might be surprised that taking on some debt can actually be the best choice for your business, allowing you to operate more profitably. Reason 1: To expand your business Whether you're moving to a larger office, opening a new...
With the help of P-Dubs restaurant, the American Association of University Women celebrated our 2024 award recipients at the scholarship dinner on June 2. This incredible sampling from our community included Ella Jacobs and Tristan Marks, who were chosen by faculty at Jacobsen Middle School for their scholarship, attitude and high ideals. Six high school seniors were also recognized: Layla Mullins received the Edith Mae Hinkle Memorial Scholarship presented by Kathi Hinkle; Olivia Loyd and Priss...
A Celebration of life is planned June 22 at Philip Marx Central Park from 10 a.m. to noon for beloved resident and business man Rick Chambers. His wife Cathy (Honeycutt) and youngest son Roy would like to invite everyone who knew and loved Rick, to join them in remembering this wonderful, remarkable man. A Facebook page has been created so friends and family can share their thoughts, funny stories and pictures. Rick's family is looking forward to seeing all of you and sharing your memories of...
It's time once again for the annual Summer Reading Challenge at the library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat," emphasizing our responsibility to care for the earth and the other creatures we share it with. The Summer Reading Challenge gives everyone (child, teen or adult) the opportunity to read books and enter a prize drawing. When someone completes 10 books or 10 hours, the reader can choose a free book from our supply. For each additional 10 books or 10 hours, the reader gets a...
After the decrease in home prices during the financial crisis of 2008, a gradual increase in home values was seen across all regions. Since we saw a great increase in home prices during 2020-22, due to the pandemic, some stabilization has occurred with some minor fluctuations in home prices. Currently, property values are up 6.5% in the past year whereas during the pandemic, home prices rose 20% per year. In the month of May, 61 homes sold compared to 56 in April. The average sale price in May...
One sunny afternoon recently friends Leila and Julee and I had a delicious lunch together at Thai-Hachapi and then went for a yummy ice cream dessert at Frosty Frills (we were celebrating Julee's birthday!). After all that we decided to go out to the glider port – Mountain Valley Airport, off Highline Road – and see if there was anything going on. It was a beautiful, breezy day, and there was. The tow plane was busy pulling a couple of different gliders and people were waiting for rides. It was...
Sugar Babe is proud to offer 100% organic cane sugar. They also strive to make the majority of their cotton candy flavors vegan-friendly, gluten-free and with no preservatives. They offer a wide variety of flavors ranging from the classics like watermelon and cherry, and exciting flavors such as pineapple whip, lavender lemonade, and waffles. Customizing and creating your perfect combination is always an option. This year at the Tehachapi Farmers Market, they are offering gigantic cones of...
Linda Louise Wells, 80, passed away peacefully at home on May 23. She will be laid to rest at the Bakersfield National Cemetery with her husband. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Born on June 2, 1943 in Los Angeles, Linda was the daughter of Wanell and Lucille Birch. She loved all things western and was a lifelong horseback rider. In fact, she purchased her first horse at the age of 16 with money saved from collecting aluminum cans! She became a deputy sheriff for Los Angeles County in her mid 30s and retired from the department...
So after playing drums for roughly six years, I was drinking beers with my dad and my lead singer, Buddy Ammons, in the Panhandle of Florida at my father's house. Buddy says to my dad, "Rolie, you have no idea how amazing your son is on the drums! He's the best around." My WWII Marine Veteran, Finnish dad belts out in his Bowser-like voice, "Well, what're you gonna do RJ? Put a sign up in Ponce De Leon (FL) saying, 'The worlds best drummer lives down this dirt road!'" This was, of course,...
I never try to improvise or add facts just to make the story better. My brother, Everett, and a young girl named Dorothy Banducci, went to first grade together in Tehachapi. They were both six years of age. That's nothing to write home about but there are facts surrounding the Banducci name that are interesting. So, I will transport the story to the Stallion Springs area, long before anyone ever thought of doing any residential communities there. First, though, to set the scene: In the early...
Humans vary in the efficiency with which they burn and store nutrients in response to overeating. Some people waste more energy when they overeat and store less. Those individuals tend not to gain weight easily. Humans also vary in their reaction to food deprivation. Some conserve energy better than others and when they diet, they don't lose weight easily. Obesogens (chemicals that disrupt normal development and the balance of lipid metabolism) which have entered the environment in the last 50...
The mission of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is "to advance gender equality for women and girls through research, education and advocacy." One of the ways in which the Tehachapi Mountain Branch does this is by sponsoring local girls to attend Tech Trek, a residential science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp. The camps are designed to develop interest, excitement and self-confidence in young women who will enter eighth grade in the fall. They are run entirely by...
As l think about what has transpired since the pandemic, my heart aches. Where is the empathy, the compassion and understanding for individuals impacted by mental health challenges? Where can a person go to be heard and not be judged or stigmatized? National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making life better for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges. We believe in hope, inclusion, empowerment, compassion and fairness. NAMI has been helping individuals and families for 45 years....
