Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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If you have been finding lots of pincher bugs or earwigs in your house or yard this spring, you are not alone. It appears that 2024 has been a banner year for them. So let's look into what they are, and why there are so many this year. Pincher bugs are insects with forcep-like structures at the end of their abdomen called cerci, and these cerci are of course the source of the name pincher bug. Or "pinchy bug," as little Kylah started calling them when she was three. They are also called...
Meet The Loop newspaper, Hilltop Welcoming Service, and The Loop Digital Network at Central Park during the festival....
Fourth of July fireworks are awesome, but that's not always the case for your pets! Canine Creek has got that covered with ThunderShirt Anxiety Vests, Calming Bliss Bars, CBD Relief for Pets and more! Stop in at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. 5, in Tehachapi....
As July 4th approaches, it's time again for Benz Bad Bulls, presented by Bill Wright Toyota and North Bakersfield Toyota. This year marks the 24th year that TMRA has brought Benz Bad Bulls to the area. This year, mutton busting busters will compete for a new pair of boots and a very special trick riding act, Spencer Rose and her daughter Lotti, to complement the bull riding. Bull riders from all over the west and other countries will compete for the purse of $10,000, making it one of the...
The City of Tehachapi is proud to host the All-American 4th of July Festival, presented by Kaiser Permanente and WM on Thursday, July 4. Community members are invited to attend this family-friendly festival with vendors, food, games, live music and more. The main festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Philip Marx Central Park, as well as related activities happening all throughout the day and all around town. The day kicks off with the Ed Grimes Memorial Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m....
In 1981, Mike Henson started Maranatha Gardening with his family, serving all of Kern County. After a few years, Maranatha Gardening became Maranatha Landscape and Gardening Inc., flourishing in the contractor's world of design. Over the past 43 years, Maranatha has further expanded from complete outdoor landscaping designs, adding a bulk yard where you will find the largest selection of rock, bark, sand, boulders, pavers and flagstone. With everything Maranatha has to offer, we have added more!...
In mid May, 50 nationally known plein air artists journeyed to Tehachapi for the fourth paint out sponsored by the Tehachapi Arts Commission. Many of these artists were returning for the fourth year in a row to gather ideas and begin works of art that would be brought to life and completed in their home studio. The finished works have been submitted and juried into the Art 2024 Tehachapi show to be held July 19-21 at the Aspen Builders Activity Center, located at 410 W. D St. in Tehachapi. This...
"The Stearns & Foster Reserve® Collection is the most comfortable - and beautiful - mattress we've ever made." – Stearns and Foster Who makes anything by hand anymore? Stearns & Foster does! Their mattresses have been handmade in the USA since the mid-1800s. They are crafted by certified master craftsmen using the finest quality materials available. Stearns & Foster mattresses are designed with breathable materials and a stretch knit covering made from Tencel, a sustainably sourced fiber t...
Sunergeo Biological Farming is excited to bring the community a full and more consistent supply of produce this year now that owner Gerry Davis has fully retired from his career with Cal-Organic Farms and is devoting full time to the Sunergeo farm. They expect to have wintertime supplies of some items through March. Several new crops have been added to the lineup such as celery, leeks, Asian greens, Asian beans, shishito peppers, amaranth, napa cabbage, canary melons and watermelons. And, of...
Django Stauffer is a singer/songwriter from Tehachapi. He specializes in American folk music, playing both traditional and original tunes. His repertoire is well-rounded, also including country and jazz influences. Django Stauffer will be performing in Central Park on the 4th of July from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m....
The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. HCBB will team up with Tehachapi Vineyard Church, Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District and the City of Tehachapi to provide an opportunity to give back to the community by donating blood. The drive will be held at Tehachapi Vineyard Church, 502 E. Pinon St. Reserve a time to donate by signing up on the HCBB website at hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/7711....
By the looks of all those photos floating around on the internet, it's already been a busy summer for Tehachapi residents. So many fun adventures, family get-togethers and just crazy, creative photos are being splashed around. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts invites you all to show off those amazing photos for a chance to win ribbons, one of seven $25 first place category prizes, or who knows, you could be the one to take home the $100 best of show prize! Photo...
On Thursday, June 27, and again on Thursday, July 25 from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Tehachapi Police Chief Richard Standridge invites the community to join him and his command staff at Mountain Coffee House, 120 S. Mill St., Tehachapi, for Coffee with the Chief. Following the local tradition of Coffee with the Mayor and Coffee with a Cop events, Chief Standridge would like to make himself available for a conversation and a cup of coffee in a nice, relaxed atmosphere. Mountain House Coffee is a perfect...
Trail's End Farm is a small farm in Walker Basin, California. They have four acres with one acre for veggie and flower production, a quarter acre orchard and the remaining 2.75 acres are grazed by animals. The focus is to transform previous horse pastures full of weed seeds and compaction to beautiful, organic matter heavy soil to grow nutrient-dense food. They are not "certified organic," but practice organic growing principles by never spraying herbicides or pesticides and minimally till....
June is Pride Month, a month-long focus on LGBTQ+ pride and history and celebrations. Some people wonder why a Pride Month is necessary today, but I think those people must not be paying attention. Sure, we've come a long way as far as equal rights and acceptance are concerned, but we have a long way yet to go. Just read any comments on social media when someone mentions something about being gay or trans – there is still a lot of hate and bigotry in the world, even right here in our little c...
More than 300 residents gathered for a joyous ribbon cutting on June 15 as the Tehachapi Hitching Post Theater celebrated its re-opening. The theater was packed! Before the celebration, free popcorn, hotdogs, gifts and theater gift cards were handed out to guests from #LoveTehachapi volunteers. Classic cars were parked in front of the theater to add to the nostalgic ambiance of the day. The event sponsors, Claudia's Catering, Apogee Performance and Law Tigers made the day even more memorable....
There will be four days of Independence Day Celebration in Bear Valley Springs, a gated community in the Greater Tehachapi Area. The 4 days will be Thursday, July 4; Friday, July 5; Saturday, July 6; and Sunday, July 7. The 33rd Annual Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on the 4th. Hot air balloon rides are scheduled for July 4, 5, and 6 at 5:30 a.m. The Firecracker 5K Run will be on Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 a.m. Craft and activity booths, food and exhibit booths will be available at Cub...
At their June 17 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council declared the week of June 24-28 as Boys and Girls Club Week. The week has been celebrated nationally since 1941 recognizing the valuable service the clubs bring to communities. They instill youth with the confidence that they can succeed at anything they put their mind to. Their programs promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship. The clubs help ensure young people have a safe, supportive place to spend time...
Tehachapi tends to enchant visitors and inspire them to call this mountain town home. For Jessica Jones and her family, Tehachapi ignited a passion that has burned for more than three decades. Jessica's grandparents, Don and Carrol Jones, built a ranch in 1989 on Jack Springs Road and lovingly dubbed it "Old Fart Ranch." Don stayed busy constructing buildings in Tehachapi, such as Mountain Bible Church. Jessica spent her childhood tending to horses, chasing hogs and picking apples. Some of her...
Comprised of musicians and pickers from both Kern and Los Angeles Counties, Lazy Dog Mountain Band is the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication to the traditions of several American Folk music styles. Using those traditional genres as jumping off points, Lazy Dog pushes those sounds forward while also crafting their own unique approach to making music. They will be performing in Central Park on the 4th of July from 2 to 4 p.m....
Brite Creek Farm's journey began when owner Hannah Shipman was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, which caused joint pain and limited movement. The Shipman family decided to pursue nutritional and holistic methods of treatment. This led to a revelation. They switched to foods grown without the use of pesticides, and whenever possible grass-fed and pasture-raised proteins. After their success, Brite Creek Farm was born and offers grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and fresh vegetables including...
Bits of degraded plastic have been discovered in the kidneys, liver and lungs of humans. Smaller nanoplastics are even more dangerous because they can get into the blood via the lungs. Once in the blood, these particles can circulate in the body and cross the blood-brain barrier. Plastic debris in the central nervous system raises questions about the potential impact on brain function, including memory and behavior, as well as microplastic's influence on diseases such as Alzheimer's. While it's...
The City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District announce new Pickleball Group Workshops will be held during July at the new TPD Pickleball Courts on C Street. Professional Pickleball Instructor Glenda Love will teach a four-week Beginner Pickleball Workshop on Mondays beginning July 8 through July 29, a four-week Intermediate Pickleball Workshop on Tuesdays beginning July 9 through July 30, and a four-week Cardio Live Drills Group Class on Wednesdays beginning July 10...
The Tehachapi Arts Center is a staple in the community that gives local artists a space to sell handmade gifts, supplies and teach classes to the community. Runamuk Ceramics is joining the Tehachapi Arts Center Co-op and has taken the town by storm. Runamuk Ceramics is run by Sandi and Heather Popejoy, a grandmother-granddaughter duet. This year, Runamuk Ceramics is hosting its first "Kids Craft Camp" at the Arts Center. Runamuk aims to provide a safe, fun and creative environment for children...
I know I'm a nag. I nag because it's so important to plan now for your family when you die. It's not that we plan to fail, we fail to plan. So what happens to your children when they inherit the family home that is in a trust? A step-up in basis resets the cost basis of an inherited asset to its market value on the decedent's date of death. Example: Dad dies and has a house that is owned by a revocable trust. He bought the house for $100,000 in 1970 and transferred it to his trust. Dad died in 2...
