Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Most drivers in Tehachapi know ball joints are an important part of the suspension system. Visualize a ball attached to a spindle with the ball enclosed in a cup. This allows the joint to move in several directions, kind of like how your hip works. Most vehicles have two or four ball joints on the front, depending on the type of suspension system. The joint allows the wheels to move up and down as the tires go over bumps, as well as allowing the wheels to turn as you steer. The ball joints are...
There always seems to be something new and exciting going on at Healthy Hippie Trading Co. and this month is no exception. "I have been blessed with the greatest artisans wanting to sell their products through my store," said owner, Sarah Rose, "but I'm really excited to announce that vendor Luna Hicks of Apothika Montem Botanica will be moving all of her stock to our store, plus she will be here to help customers with things I'm just learning about, such as crystals, teas and sage." Apothika...
Seven exceptional students were recognized for their achievement and rewarded with scholarships from American Association of University Women. The awards were distributed at a celebratory dinner, recently hosted by AAUW Tehachapi Mountain Branch. Jacob Safford received a $3,000 scholarship given in memory of Janice Hagen-Armstrong who worked tirelessly on the scholarship committee until her death six months ago. Reese Sherman, Daisy Andrade and Bryce Rodriguez each received $3,000. Christopher...
One of the hardest parts about reaching out for substance abuse help is a fear of what may happen when the problem is admitted. I receive calls from people who want help but are terrified that if they admit they have a problem they will lose their friends, families, job and be cast as a failure. To those who feel that way, I want to let them know that true friends want you to get help; your family wants their parent, sibling, child and cousin back; your job is required to work with you when you...
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association has awarded five scholarships to some of Tehachapi's talented young arts students. BVSCAA wishes these wonderful young people a bright future in the arts....
COVID-19 has interrupted a lot of plans the past couple of years. The Fishing Derby that usually takes place at Brite Lake has again been cancelled this year. But that hasn't stopped Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Parks District (TVRPD) from providing citizens with events that ensure a good time. This year, Free Fish Day replaced the Fishing Derby. Before Free Fish Day, which was on May 21, the fish had to be added to the lake. Early in the morning, two days before, a shipment of fish came from t...
It's officially summer and many Californians will renew their love affair with the beach. For many Tehachapians that would mean a ride down Highway 46 ending up at Pismo. I'm an L.A. kid at heart (I thought a horse was something that had a pole in the middle and went around in a circle until I moved here) so for me the beach means a trip down the 405 to Santa Monica and beyond. It's funny how our mode of transportation to the beach changed as we got older. When we were 14, two of us used to...
The BVS Litter Loathers roadside trash pick up between the Bear Valley Springs gate and 202 was held May 20, which saw a perfect day with lots of helpers. Seventeen good citizens helped out. Pictured from left to right are: Linda Coverdale, Denise Beatty, Lori Frear, Carol Hellyer and Dan Tordoff. Those not pictured were Linda Flores, Tony Gore, Greg Hahn, Doug Kirkpatrick, Ingrid Lindquist, Greg Matheson, Mel McDavid, Mitch McDiffett, Dot Ramirez, Shawn Smith, Kathy Underwood and Laurie Rude...
Valley Strong Credit Union is excited to announce that they have refreshed their checking account products to meet the growing needs of members. Besides a no fee product and added benefits to both its CentsAble and Makes Cents checking products, members now have access to: • An online shopping mall where you can earn cash back at national and local retailers, hotels, restaurants and on various travel purchases. • A discount code for prescription medication purchases at pharmacies such as CVS...
On Thursday, June 2, just one block away from the first Farmers Market of the season, the Tehachapi Unified School District held a special board meeting for public comment on the redistricting maps for the Tehachapi Unified School District Board of Trustees. The board is required by law to hold its elections not at-large, but instead have each of the trustees represent a certain district. The law is designed to promote local representation in diverse school districts. Tehachapi is a community...
First mosquito pool of 2022 confirmed with West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern. Warmer weather brings increased mosquito activity and the first mosquito pool in Kern County has been confirmed with West Nile virus (WNV). While there have been no human cases reported yet this year, Kern County Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to protect yourself from mosquitoes WNV is mainly transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. While many mosquito-borne illnesses such as WNV cause only mild symptoms in most people, the...
On May 31, at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Tehachapi Police Department was notified by Tehachapi Unified School District personnel of a potential threat toward an unidentified school campus. School personnel indicated a male juvenile had made a post on a social media platform indicating he looked like he was going to pull a school shooting. The juvenile was not a student in the Tehachapi Unified School District but was found to be a resident in the Tehachapi area. Officers from the Tehachapi...
The 2022 changes are to mitigate the risk of improperly procured TOD deeds by changing execution requirements and requiring notice to heirs. The most immediately significant change is that two witnesses must now sign a California TOD deed. Both witnesses must be present at the same time and must either see the property owner sign the TOD deed or hear the owner acknowledge the signature. California's newly enacted witness requirement complements the existing rule requiring TOD deeds to be...
Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association presents Dave Phillips, maze and puzzle designer, at their Insights Talk on June 25, 4 p.m. at the Oak Tree Country Club, 29541 Rolling Oak Drive in Bear Valley Springs. Phillips has designed puzzles for Reader’s Digest, Highlights, National Geographic World, Die Zeit, Ranger Rick, Omni, Games, Scientific American and United Features Syndicate. He has also created jigsaw puzzle mazes for Hallmark and die cut puzzle mazes for DaMert. Phillips has d...
Earth Day makeup day took place June 8 in the City of Tehachapi. The original Earth Day cleanup scheduled for April 22 was snowed and rained out. "We spoke with all of the volunteer groups that were planning on coming out in April and they all wanted us to coordinate another day (when it was sunny and warmer). More than 25 community volunteers came out and collected trash, litter, debris and filled a large trailer today, along the Antelope Run community trail in the City of Tehachapi," said...
My name is Nicholas Tanaka. I fell in love with movies and studied film in college, but due to my age, I haven't seen many of the classics. I've decided to go back and watch the films that have formed our movie landscape today, and view them with a modern lens. This time around we decided to do a movie review for the dads out there. This month we are reviewing 1986's "Top Gun." The story is deceptively simple. During the tail end of the Cold War, Maverick, a hot shot fighter pilot who has a...
Memorial Day in Bear Valley was honored with a ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial by Cub Lake. The service was opened by Commander, Bill Kritlow. The guest speaker that was Cindy M. Van Bibber, the director for Bakersfield National Cemetery. She spoke on National Cemeteries and their history, back to President Abraham Lincoln. An important part of the ceremony is the induction of those who have reported to their final station. Paul, Bellinger, US Navy Veteran, called out each name and John P...
Gonzalo Javier Higareda, 31, passed away on May 13 in Tehachapi. Gonzalo was known to everyone as Geo. Geo was born in Bakersfield, California to Graciela and Gonzalo Higareda on Sept. 5, 1990. He graduated from Tehachapi High School in 2009. After high school, he attended UEI College and completed the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician Training Program. In 2021, he was recognized Nationally as a Top 10 Technician for Home Appliances and a Top 5 Technician for Samsung...
For their unwavering support of law enforcement and first responders' mental health, 911 At Ease International, Kern County Chapter was recognized as 2022 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblyman Vince Fong in the State Capitol. 911 At Ease International provides free, professional and trauma-informed therapy and counseling to first responders and their families. "First responders and law enforcement officers face extremely challenging situations every day," said Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern...
Tehachapi Community Theater is presenting their last show of the season at the BeeKay premiering June 10. Here's what Chris Morales, the director of the show, had to say. "We have a great cast, a lot of talent in this show which made directing this show easy, challenging and very exciting. I've been a member of TCT for several years and have acted in many shows, and now directing 'On Golden Pond' has really allowed me to always appreciate what directors need to do, what they go through and how...
Carolyn Fredette Kennett Kenyon passed away on May 23 after a long, lucky, somewhat eventful and fun life. Born March 16, 1935, in New Rochelle, New York to Frederick Thomas Kennett and Jeanette Alden Kennett. She is predeceased by her parents; brother, Richard; and husband, "Steve" Kenyon, Lt. Col. USMC, Ret. She is survived by sisters, Dorothy Hoagg, Priscilla Dick and Christine Kennett; cousins, Bonnie Lou and David Smith, and several nieces and nephews. She attended schools in Pelham, New Yo...
Have you found your way to “Bluey” yet? Do you know the game Keepy Uppy? Shadowlands? Asparagus? The Claw? Featherwand can be very challenging! “Bluey” is an Australian animated series that has made its way around the world with a sensational following of both children and their parents, and even grandparents. The Heeler family (of the blue heeler dog variety) lives in a comfortable home in Australia. Bluey and her sister Bingo are the main characters. The participation of their parents in thei...
It's summer and that means it's pool time. The Pool will open for the summer on Monday, June 13, Open Swim is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Other special events at the pool include Water Aerobics and Adult Lap swims. Lessons for Guppies (ages 3 to 5), Goldfish (ages 6 and up) and Dolphins (ages 8 and up) will be available. For more information including prices...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (Bureau), will hold two virtual and one in-person information gathering forums to involve the public in the early stages of a proposed environmental impact statement for a general conservation plan for the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) in California. The Service is in the initial stages of identifying issues for the environmental impact statement and invites the public to submit comments. The...
The Errea House garden is officially back on the job. On May 28 a dedication ceremony was held where the garden's story was told and thanks were given to those who helped bring the garden to life. When the volunteers at the Tehachapi Heritage League organization learned that property where the former garden was planted was purchased and would be used commercially, they didn't know what they would do. While they wanted to buy the property, the for-sale sign was up for less than 24 hours. This...
