Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Each month, the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce holds an educational Lunch & Learn event for businesses and individuals in the community. This month, the Lunch & Learn will be hosted by Mango Haus Lounge, located at 20601 W. Valley Blvd., on June 24 at noon. Daniel Burgess from Golden Hills IT will share best practices for keeping your business secure in a time of incessant cyber-attacks. Learn actionable tips to close gaps in security on your own, identify major security concerns for...
I remember moving to Tehachapi in 1989. It was a dream move, going from my 45-minute commute on Highway 101 to a 10-minute drive on Valley Blvd. It wasn't easy at first, I remember working four jobs, selling real estate at Century 21, doing a once-a-week radio show, going out on the speakers tour twice a week with a book I had just written, all while I was trying to get my insurance business up and running. But Tehachapi was great to me. It fit me like a glove. I raised three of my four kids...
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Donald Trumble of California City, California passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife of 20 years, Mary Trumble, on June 1. Don was the chief of police in Tehachapi from about 1980 to around 1987 when the department went to the Kern County Sheriff's. He is survived by his daughter Renee Colonna and family of Rosamond, California; his daughter Angelique Trumble and family of Idaho; his son Don and his wife Frannie Trumble and family of Boulder City, Nevada and daughter Janelle...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi awarded $2,000 scholarships to four deserving high school seniors during ceremonies held at the conclusion of the school year. Scholarships were awarded to three seniors from Tehachapi High School and one student from Valley Oaks Charter School. Rotary President Paul Kaminski presented awards to Olivia Loyd, Davery Pogon-Cord and Priscilla Sturz at the scholarship awards night at Tehachapi High School. For Valley Oaks Charter School, Elliott Gonzales, Interact Club P...
For a decade, Joey Styles has been a cornerstone of the beauty industry, bringing his extensive expertise and passion to Tehachapi since 2014. With a rich background spanning red carpets, live television programming, music video sets, stage performances, model photo shoots and magazine campaigns, Joey has proven himself as a master of his craft. His new salon, Chiseling Image Luxury Aesthetics, has become synonymous with high-end beauty services and exceptional customer care. Joey's journey in...
Join Mountain Dog Millworks, Inc. at the Tehachapi Farmers Market every Thursday this summer to see their custom furniture, and to support the local vendors and the City of Tehachapi! They specialize in custom built ins: mantles, countertops, bars, buffets, desks etc. Check out their website www.mountiandogmillworks.com or call them at (661) 972-9095....
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Tehachapi, the Healthy Hippie Trading Co. has become a cherished hub for those seeking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Known affectionately as The Hippie, this vibrant shop, owned by Sarah Rose, is launching an exciting new initiative sure to delight the community: Mindful Mondays. Starting on June 24, The Hippie will host a free guided meditation session on the last Monday of every month. These Mindful Mondays begin at 10:30 a.m. and are designed to...
Let's talk about three different types of fans you can put in your house to circulate the air for summer. Ceiling Fans: Ceiling fans can go into virtually any room. Bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms, to help circulate the air. If you have an air conditioner or heater on, the ceiling fan will circulate the hot or cold air in the room, even if you have high ceilings. Cable Fans: Cable fans are installed in the attic. They circulate the air in the attic in the summertime. The attic can get...
Hello, neighbors! I want to take this opportunity to reintroduce our small business. I am Laura, the owner and designer at Blooms, and we have been in business for about 10 months. For those of you just discovering us, let me tell you a bit about us. Blooms operates from a home floral studio in Golden Hills and delivers fresh flower arrangements, subscriptions and custom orders for events all over the Greater Tehachapi area. Whether it is a one-time order for a special occasion; a recurring...
Your most valuable asset may be your ability to earn an income. Over the course of your lifetime, you could earn several million dollars - money that helps support you and your family. If something happened to you, how would your family replace your lost income? Life insurance can help replace your income when needed at your death. However, with the wide variety of policies available, it's important that you understand some of the basic types of life insurance coverage. Term Life Insurance With...
The City of Tehachapi held the grand opening of Valley Park, 704 W. Valley Blvd., on Monday, June 10. The community attended the ceremony, which included a ribbon cutting, the opportunity for children to put their handprints in a strip of concrete, a giveaway of 200 soccer balls and free soccer clinics from THS Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams. The park includes a 5-A-Side soccer field, landscaping, shade trees, benches, bicycle racks, picnic tables and parking. The park is located at the...
A great crowd showed up for the 2024 Bear Valley Springs Renaissance Faire, put on by the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association. There was lots to see, including period-style live music, fencing, jousting, sword/shield competitions and more. I enjoyed the music group "The Nightingales," especially their cover version of "Da Full Rigged Ship." Terri and Kathleen from the "The Nightingales" will perform with the TPOPs Orchestra for the 4th of July celebration at 11 a.m. in Central Park....
It all started Thanksgiving 2021 with the creation of baked treat boxes for the family to take for the drive home. Then for Christmas 2022, boxes were made for friends, neighbors and co-workers as a little treat from our family during the natural hustle and bustle of the holidays. After much success, it finally became a holiday tradition and Cub and Gup became an official business. This season, Cub and Gup looks forward to serving a tasty lineup of desserts like donut kabobs, cheesecake,...
The Tehachapi Community Theatre Association (TCTA) brings their exuberant summer production: "The Best of Broadway" to the BeeKay Theatre. You'll hear lyrics (sung by some of Tehachapi's finest voices) packed with life lessons and emotion-driven melodies woven into classic tales. You'll hear Simba tell how he is "gonna be a noble king and scrupulously fair, but only needs a little time and perhaps a little hair." Norma Desmond shares the mystique of "the whispered conversations in overcrowded ha...
Another successful Dress A Girl clothes giveaway happened in the Philippines in May 2024. Dress A Girl Around the World is a ministry that I got involved in many years ago at Mountain Bible Church in Tehachapi headed by Debbie Schmidt. We are still sewing little girl dresses to give away to the world's less fortunate girls. Fortunately, during my visit to the Philippines this year in May, I was able to meet the recipients of our dresses personally. To see the excitement, happiness and gratitude...
Before the City of Tehachapi planned its first two ventures into public recreation, the pickleball courts at the police station and the 5-A-side soccer field at the newly opened Valley Park, they began an assessment into the recreation facilities available throughout the Greater Tehachapi Area from all providers including programs, facilities and operations. To save public funds, the city staff undertook a comprehensive analysis of each recreational entity within the Tehachapi area with a focus...
On June 6, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed students from the local Interact Clubs to share their experiences attending RYLA, a Rotary-sponsored leadership retreat for high school students. RYLA was held from April 12-15 in Ojai, California. Over 230 students from Rotary District 5240 were in attendance. Rotarian Judy Trujillo works with advisors from both Tehachapi High School and Valley Oaks Charter School to support the local Interact Club at each school, as well as attending the RYLA...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, and the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus led by Sandra Adams, will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stirring program of show tunes, movie music, patriotic songs, marches and light classical music. The concert will be on Sunday, June 23 at Country Oaks Baptist Church located at 20915 Schout Rd. in Tehachapi. Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) wrote the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner" while watching the British bombard Fort...
The Tehachapi Museum first opened on July 4, 1973 in a small building on Tehachapi Boulevard. The building, which was later torn down, was used by the Chamber of Commerce and rented to the Heritage League. On Jan. 1, 1982, during a snow storm, the Tehachapi Museum moved to its present location, which was the former Kern County Tehachapi Branch Library. Now those were hardy and dedicated volunteers to move during a snow storm! Help celebrate the Museum's 51st birthday on July 4, 2024. The Museum...
California native Spencer Rose first stepped into the Rodeo arena at the age of 12. Spencer quickly became one of the world's best female trick ropers and has entertained crowds at the California Rodeo Salinas, Pendleton Round-up, California Circuit Finals, the World Equestrian Games in 2010 and the Qasr Al Hasn festival in Abu Dhabi. At 19, she embarked on a tour with Cavalia that lasted five years and crossed four continents. She is the only rider to have performed in both Cavalia and Odysseo...
Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District (TVRPD) is excited to declare July as Parks & Recreation Month. This year's theme, "Where You Belong," captures what we aim to provide – a welcoming space where everyone in Tehachapi can find their place. Parks & Recreation month is a time to celebrate our parks, appreciate the outdoors and encourage everyone to get outside, be active, and connect with nature together. Throughout July, TVRPD will host a variety of events and activities designed to s...
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Oscar Schnaidt of Tehachapi and Taft, California, who left us on May 18 at the age of 93. Oscar was born in Zap, North Dakota on July 24, 1930, to Jacob and Doris Schnaidt. Oscar was a Korean War Veteran, serving as an airborne ranger in the Army 187th Airborne RTC. He was also a member of the Army Camp Wood exhibition basketball team in Japan. He was a well-known athlete at Beulah High School in North Dakota where he excelled in...
From a child bringing home a pocket full of rocks to the adult on a quest for the illusive rare find, rockhounding is a popular hobby for many, and Tehachapi is no exception. Started in 1985 by a group of local rock hounds, the Tehachapi Valley Rock and Mineral Society is an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating members and the local community about geology and lapidary arts. The club meets every fourth Thursday at the Senior Center in Downtown Tehachapi and often features guest speakers on how to find meteorites, the l...
The Desert Rose Garden Club of California City presents the "Free the Ladybug!" event. They will release 20,000 Ladybugs at Central Park in California City on Saturday, June 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Besides a full tank of ladybugs, there will be: face painting, rock painting, miniature gardens, The Ladybug Hustle Game, candy and stickers. Also, have your picture taken with Lady the Ladybug!...
