Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Hopkins Auction is a new local auction company in Tehachapi. They call themselves a “mom and pop shop” and, indeed, it is a family operation. Jon and Shara Hopkins operate the business with the help of their 16-year-old son, Jet. The Hopkins buy truckloads of major store overstock and high quality returns and resell them on an online platform that reaches all 50 states. They recently had four auctions of Amazon overstock and have two upcoming auctions featuring over $250,000 worth of retail mer...
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office, as part of our ongoing effort to build partnerships with our community and improve community policing efforts, will be offering a Community Academy to residents of Kern County. The goal of the Community Academy is to build a stronger relationship between members of our community of Kern County and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. This is a free, informational academy only and will not provide certification to work in a detentions or patrol setting. The Com...
At their June 14 meeting, the Tehachapi Planning Commission approved the design and site plan for a new Resource Center being proposed by FIELD (Farmworker Institute of Education & Leadership Development). The new 5,534 square foot facility will be located at the corner of Mulberry Street and South F Street on a vacant parcel across the street from the Marriott hotel. FIELD supports the Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps which is certified by the State of California and operates training programs...
Measure brings transparency to Governor’s administration & government agencies Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) successfully passed Assembly Bill 343 out of the State Assembly with strong, bipartisan support. AB 343 aims to create an independent ombudsperson to settle denied Public Records Act (PRA) requests. The measure is supported by the California Publishers Association, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and other First Amendment rights a...
Military history enthusiasts, we are proud to invite you to a Military History Authors book signing, hosted by the Kern County Museum, 3810 Chester St., Bakersfield, on Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Several of Kern County’s top military history authors, including authors from Tehachapi, with be signing and offering their books at great prices. Book topics include: a) the Eastern Front and Normandy campaign in WW2; b) the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan; c) the Israeli Air F...
Orlando Heath, 52, born February 23, 1969 in Bakersfield, California to Don and Otilia Heath. He joined the Army after graduating in 1987. He worked for BNSF Railway, studied Theology with Rockhill Brotherhood and later started his own landscaping business. Orlando's personality was bigger than life. He loved to put a smile on your face or make you laugh. He was such a jokester and prankster. Everyone he met became a friend for life. He loved the outdoors, reading his Bible, writing poetry,...
On June 10, Bonnie Quinonez, Ph.D. spoke at the Tehachapi Rotary Club outlining a new program being offered by Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. The Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) program is the result of a $1.2 million grant AHTV received in January 2021 to develop a program to assist patients with continuing care and counseling following a visit to the emergency room. The program has brought together a team of specialists to help patients deal with diet issues, substance abuse and...
First mosquito pool of 2021 confirmed with West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern. Warmer weather brings increased mosquito activity and Kern County Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to protect yourself from mosquitoes as they make their seasonal return. The first confirmed mosquito pool in Kern County has been confirmed with West Nile virus (WNV). 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 infection can cause...
After a year-long fundraising campaign, including efforts surrounding an online auction, the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors presented the Tehachapi Warriors Booster Club with a $3,500 donation on Friday, June 11 at M&M Sports. The occasion included a presentation from Carol Duetsch of Delta Liquid Energy, an affiliate member of TAAR, to Boosters president Maria Curiel and vice president Corey Costelloe. TAAR's donation includes $2,500 toward a "Brave" level corporate sponsorship and an...
Valley Strong Credit Union and Solano First Federal Credit Union have announced their merger has received regulatory approval as well as approval by an overwhelming majority vote of the Solano First membership. The legal merger date for the two organizations is planned for July 1, 2021. The biggest change at that time is Solano First will become a division of Valley Strong. From a member perspective, there will be minimal impact at legal merger date. Both organizations will continue to serve its respective members “business as usual” at the...
Devastated by her mother's tragic and untimely death as a result of illegal street racing, Sarah Kandler of Bakersfield traveled to Sacramento to testify before the Senate Transportation Committee in support of Assemblyman Vince Fong's (R-Kern County) legislation. Today, June 15, Assembly Bill 3 passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee unanimously. AB 3 (Fong) aims to curb illegal street racing by stopping it at its source: motor vehicle exhibition of speed. Exhibition of speed is most...
The Tehachapi Heritage League has received permission to open the doors of the Museum and Errea House on Saturday, June 19 from noon to 4 p.m. What a great day that will be. Another great day exists in Tehachapi history: That being, July 4, 1977; the anniversary of the birth of our nation, as well as the grand opening of the first Tehachapi Heritage League Museum. The first location of the museum was in the 200 block of "downtown" Tehachapi in the old Chamber of Commerce building. The new...
The gun range will be opening for those who enjoy target shooting. Please call the Whiting Center for hours of operation and rules of use. The tennis courts welcome youth for instructional classes in July. On July 5, there will be instruction for kids 5-12 years of age, and includes ball skills and movement. On July 12, the focus will be on intermediate players, ages 8-14. Due to the ongoing loss of wildlife, a Wildlife Protection Coalition has been set up and will be meeting with some regularity. It is open to all concerned residents. Email...
Virginia Babb departed to her heavenly home on May 19. To know Virginia was to know love. She exhibited adoration, kindness, and respect to everyone. Her friendly smile always lit up the room. She was born on November 23, 1946, at a dairy in Tulare County and lived in Tehachapi for the past 56 years. Virginia was a faithful follower of Christ and her favorite activities were attending church, bible study and family time. Her hobbies included sewing, reading and baking. She was married to her...
All American 5K presented by Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Virtual and in person options We are offering both in-person and virtual options for the 2021 All American 5k. This race will be a rolling start. Rolling start begins at 7 a.m. and will go until 9 a.m. You can start running when you arrive. Register online at www.tvrpd.org/events/all-american-5k. In-Person 5K Registration: Open through June 24 Pre-registration only - no day of race registration! Registration fee: $45 Race Day: July 4, 2021 Location: Steven A Shy Activity Center, 311...
Mercedes Rizzo, left, and Lori Ann Wiley, right marked Flag Day with their own parade through the City of Tehachapi....
Tehachapi High School hosted its Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021 on Friday, June 4 at Coy Burnett Stadium. The ceremony ended with a fireworks display....
Old bleachers at the Rodeo Grounds are being removed to get ready for the new 1,000-seat bleacher project that is expected to be done by the July 4th Bad Bulls Rodeo. The bleachers will be 90-feet wide by 21-rows high, the height of most football stadiums. It will also include 6 to 8 new box seats for that in-the-dirt rodeo action....
Stallion Springs merchants joined together to provide helmets for the Police Department's "Be a 'Roll' Model" bicycle helmet safety campaign. Kyle Hamon, Austin Davidson of WYD Barber and Skate Shop, Ashley Ashmore of P-Dubs, Dan Desmond, Adin Desmond of Papa's House and Jina Greico of Cut Loose (absent from the photo) presented helmets to Police Chief Gary Crowell for the bicycle safety program. Even Maida of the General Store is providing $2 merchandise for the officers to pass out to kids...
After a long, hot day, a cool breeze blows up from the Kern River making evenings a fantastic time to visit the animals at the California Living Museum. Guests can enjoy Twilight at CALM on July 10, 17, 24, 31; and Aug. 7, 14 and 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Central California Children’s Railroad will run from 5 to 7:45 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and dine with the animals. Twilight at CALM visitors will receive a reduced admission of $8 for adults; $4 for children (3-12 years old). As always, there is no charge for CALM m...
There is nothing better than good people receiving good opportunities. I feel like there is a lot of that happening at this moment with Tehachapi High School athletics. The Warriors have some coaching changes in a few sports and, as mentioned, there are some quality individuals up for those openings. One of them is someone, that after a few years of working with, I consider a friend. Matter of fact, he sent me a text message when he learned he was being hired as the head boy's basketball coach...
