Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Cerro Coso Community College is excited to announce Kim Metcalf as the new Executive Director of the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation. Kim has experience in the philanthropy and fundraising fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role. Kim, a native of Ridgecrest, will oversee the Foundation's operations, fundraising, and community engagement, forging a critical link between Cerro Coso and the various communities we serve. Those community connections will be vital...
Councilmember Philip Smith informed of progress updates for a truck-climbing lane to be added to the CA-58 Hwy from Keene to Caliente at the June 5 meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Joan Pogan-Cord noted that Councilmember Smith has been dedicated to this project and has expressed the need for truck-climbing lanes on CA Hwy-58 for nearly 30 years as he has served on the City Council. CA Hwy-58 has become the second-most traveled highway in California. State Senator Shannon Grove has previously stated verbal support, but Councilmember Smith reported that...
Owners of Sim Sanitation of Tehachapi, PJ and Descygene "D" Simunovich, presented a $10,000 check donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on June 1. The presentation took place in conjunction with the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and local Make-A-Wish recipient, Super Logan. Additional attendees included Corey Costelloe, City of Tehachapi Assistant Manager, Teresa Carlson, Towneplace Suites Tehachapi Manager and Board Member of Chamber of Commerce and Dana Golding of Sims Sanitation....
Once again, hello, Tehachapi! Several of you out there have expressed a certain amount of curiosity regarding my unusual name, so here it goes. One thing, I must confess to a small error. My first name is Lilliputs, not Lilliput. Perhaps not a big deal, I mean, I'm only 2-years old so it's a wonder that I can spell at all! My first name represents where I was born, Lilliputs Lodge Irish Draughts in County Kildare, Ireland. Nobleman, my second name, is in honor of my sire (horse dad), Cappa...
Caliente, California is a quick trip for Tehachapi railfans to see the interesting Horseshoe Curve. The day I went I saw seven trains in a period of three hours, which included a Southern Pacific Heritage Series 1996 and a BN Santa Fe Warbonnet. The Horseshoe Curve at Caliente is on the Union Pacific railroad Mojave sub-division, part of the old Southern Pacific Los Angeles to San Francisco Valley route. This route was built between 1875 and 1876. The curve is about a three mile drive downhill...
When Bud Lutge first started coming to Tehachapi in 1936, in many respects it was like another world from the Tehachapi of today: there were only about 1,000 people living in town and perhaps two hundred more in all the outlying areas combined, just a few roads were paved, and Bud's father Harry Lutge owned a 1,200-acre cattle ranch that stretched from Highline Road all the way up Water Canyon and encompassed the small lake and all the property now belonging to the Norbertine Associates of St....
Many organizations in Tehachapi are run by enthusiastic, hard working volunteers, and the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum is no exception. We depend on our volunteers to operate and maintain the museum for the benefit of our many visitors who come to learn about our local railroad lore. So, what is it our volunteers actually do? First of all, we have a board of directors who provides guidance and direction to the museum staff. Behind the scenes there are several groups who make the museum...
Father's Day is fast approaching! No worries, Karl's Hardware is here to help. We have the perfect gift for any dad. We have a wide selection of power tools to start. If that isn't what you're looking for, check out our other departments, as well. We have just about everything to complete any project. If we do not have something in stock, just ask! Chances are excellent we can get you the product you are looking for in a timely manner. Still not sure what dad wants or needs? We also have gift...
The last year has come and gone faster than I could have imagined. It feels like only a few months have passed since Cornerstone reopened, but we have been serving the community for over a year. On May 25, Cornerstone celebrated a year serving Tehachapi with an official grand opening and Narcan training. For me, the event felt surreal. I did not expect so many people from the community to show their support. After the event I sat down with several of Cornerstone's clients, who volunteered for th...
The Tehachapi Gem and Mineral Society, TVGMS for short, will be hosting a fundraising day full of fun activities, with proceeds to benefit the Tehachapi Senior Center at 500 E. F St., on June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parking lot will be filled with donated “yard sale” goodies and treasures – you just might find exactly what you’re looking for. This year’s yard sale will be extra-large as TVGMS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was recently donated an entire estate/moving sale including furniture and appliances. We appreciate the suppo...
I developed my subtitle speed reading skills when I was trying to find something interesting and new to watch on TV. I was frustrated as I scrolled through thousands of possible choices, but everything seemed too familiar and too predictable. The predictability, as well as my habit of speeding to the end to see if it is worth watching, made me reject many possibly satisfying shows. Every suggested movie on the list was almost exactly what I had already seen. I longed for new adventures...
June 8 was the last day of school. Please watch out for our kids in the community this summer while they are out enjoying their break. SLOW DOWN, THIS IS OUR NEIGHBORHOOD! On June 13, join us at 10 a.m. at the CSD for our Support Stallion Springs Foundation Board Meeting. We want to hear from you! Pool opens June 12 On June 12 the pool opens for the season. There are resident and non-resident prices. Swim lessons dates, times and prices to be announced. Open Swim is Monday, Wednesday and Friday...
After an absence from the art community for more than a decade, the Arts Center is happy to welcome back artist Kathleen Wolf. She will be the instructor for our July Paint night held on Saturday, June 15. She's fun friendly and we're looking forward to having here. Our artist of the month Anya Lathrop's display of embroidered art is like nothing you've ever seen before. What appear to be small paintings, are incredibly detailed and artfully composed embroidered works of art. With some of the...
We received great feedback on The Loop’s magazine, Experience Tehachapi, from a reader who traveled through Tehachapi recently. Dear Editor, My wife and I stayed overnight in Tehachapi on a trip to central California at Christmas time last year. I picked up a copy of your excellent publication, “Experience Tehachapi.” We travel a lot and I pick up publications to see what is going on in the place we are at. This was a most professional and well done publication, probably the best I have ever...
Organizers of the Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival are pleased to announce two of the four Palmdale Auto Mall Grandstand Arena concert headliners for the 2023 AV Fair & Alfalfa Festival, “A Barn Good Time.” Headlining Friday, Sept. 22 on opening day will be country artist/songwriter Randy Houser. Opening for Houser will be Rodney Atkins. Monday, Sept. 25, Grammy Award winner Clint Black will grace the stage. Opening for Black will be country artist Ned LeDoux. The 2023 concert series is sponsored by the City of Lancaster and the Cit...
The Tehachapi community continues to give. On May 24, 84 people offered to donate blood products at the blood drive. From that number, 67 successful whole blood donations were received, six additional units of blood platelets and seven units of plasma. This drive also had eight first-time donors. "Houchin Community Blood Bank, Tehachapi Vineyard Church, Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District and the City of Tehachapi collaborate every two months to coordinate these life-saving blood drives for...
In a fundamental sense, estate planning is about control. With an appropriate estate plan in place, you, not the courts (or anyone else you would not choose), decides who will have control of the distribution of your assets and make financial decisions on your behalf in the event of your death or disability. You can also arrange who will make decisions about your medical care and end-of-life issues, or about who will have legal custody of your minor or disabled children. Properly structured, an...
On Memorial Day, May 29, the BVS Veterans held their annual service at the Veterans’ Memorial at Cub Lake. A large crowd attended to pay homage to the military members who paid the sacrifice in battle. The welcome/introduction was given by Vice Commander Lee Tharp. Three honorees have reported to their final duty station. Honored on the pillars were Vernon John Ahlmeyer of the U.S. who served in WWII. He left us on Nov. 22, 2009. Also honored was Melvin “Mike” Goodman who served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. He left us on May 2, 2022. And final...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring “Run for the Music” that will take place during the beginning celebrations of our 25th season, 2023-24. The run will include a 1K and a 5K at Meadowbrook Park located at 21750 Westwood Blvd., in Tehachapi. The National Anthem will be at 8:45 a.m., with the run beginning at 9 a.m. Registration and check-in will be online at www.Tehachapiorchestra.com or on the day of the run at the park. The cost is $30 per individual or $50 per family. Children, babies in strollers and dogs on a leash are enc...
The little house to the south of Tehachapi Community Church, on the corner of Green and E streets and built in 1938, was the first parsonage for the church. However, a parsonage has not been provided for many years because pastors prefer homes of their own choosing. TCC still owns the little house, which is now a rental house. The congregation takes pride in its property and recently church members volunteered to beautify the front yard. Chris Rush, leader of the environmental team, led the...
Summer vacation is here, and there is no better way to celebrate than Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church, located at 1049 S. Curry St., Tehachapi, from June 19-23, 6 to 8:30 p.m. All children of the Tehachapi community are invited to attend from Kindergarten to seniors. There will also be a new venture that includes a coordinating program for adults. The program is free. According to Nita Lopez, director of Vacation Bible School, Twists and Turns is the title of curriculum with the motto, Jesus Changes Everything. The Twists and...
Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District (TVHD) first heard about Little Free Library (LFL) when Tehachapi News wrote an article about Melissa Foster from T-Town. She not only has a LFL but does special things for the kids in the neighborhood during holidays. TVHD has been inspired by her, not just for her LFL, but her kind heart and giving ways. TVHD is happy to join the LFL list and is on the map of towns with libraries of their own. They purchased their little house from Sharing and Caring and...
With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Mona Mollring, she was 87. Mona was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and lived there till she was 16. Her mother, Rosena and brother, Hank Barkley moved west to California, where she settled for the rest of her life. She was a career woman for 30 years, working hard and raising her five children, as well. Everyone who knew Mona liked her, she was such a friendly woman and had many lifelong friends. She lived a fulfilled and blessed life with...
Doreen Marilyn Ingram passed away peacefully on the May 3 at home surrounded by her loving family – husband Don, and daughters, Karen and Kathy. She was 82 years old. Doreen was born in Niagara Falls, New York, in 1940, then spent most of her adult life in Southern California. Her ancestors were from Scotland, making her a first-generation American, so she was rightly proud of her Scottish heritage and loved the bagpipes. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton; loved red roses; h...
To help prevent catastrophic wildfires across California, Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Central Valley) introduced two critical pieces of legislation - Assembly Bills 295 and 297. Both measures passed out of the Assembly this week with unanimous bipartisan support. "The state is heading into fire season, and my legislative proposals will continue the critical work to reduce fire risks to protect our communities," Assemblyman Fong said. "These bills will help reduce wildfire hazards and support...
