Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Our Fourth of July celebrations are a uniquely American tradition, commemorating the issuing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This transformative document, announcing to the world that the American colonies had officially broken free of England, changed the course of human history, and its signing has been marked by festivities ever since. While the Declaration of Independence is dated July 4, 1776, it was voted on and approved by congress on July 2, so some people, including John...
The City of Tehachapi is proud to once again host the All-American 4th of July Festival presented by AltaOne Federal Credit Union, with a full day of events on Monday, July 4th, culminating with the annual fireworks display at 9 p.m. originating from the Tehachapi Municipal Airport. This year's title sponsor is AltaOne Federal Credit Union. For over 75 years, AltaOne has helped its members and communities thrive, through good times and bad, and has grown into one of the largest financial...
On Saturday, June 25, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you will find John the Plumber owner, John Nelson, at the hiring fair being held at the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center at 410 W. D St., Tehachapi next to West Park. On hand will also be JTP's only female plumbing tech to help answer questions from an employee's perspective. "Growth has been a priority for us for quite a while," John tells us. "While I'll never retire, I'd like to step back and take on more of a trainer and owner role. To do...
"You Earn your reputation in the arena, but you earn your respect in the barn." My story begins in the much the same way as every little girl who grew up with a passion for horses: my love and desire to ride at the famed Riata Ranch was more than passion... it was an addiction. I was enamored not only with all the horses, but the young women who became my mentors showing me the ins-and-outs of ranch life, horsemanship, team work and leadership training. I was very shy and insecure, so this kind...
On July 4, 1973 the Tehachapi Museum first opened its doors to the public. For nine years it was located on the site of the present Chamber of Commerce building. In 1981 the museum moved to its present location at 310 S. Green St., Tehachapi. Come celebrate the museum's birthday with the Heritage League. Cupcakes and lemonade will be served on the Errea House porch at 1 p.m. on the 4th of July. The Tehachapi Museum and Errea House will be decorated for the 4th of July. Across the street, visit...
Question: My husband died recently and I need to transfer the property into my name. How do I do that if my name is not on the deed? I thought since I am the surviving spouse I can just transfer the property into my name. Remember, this information is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you need direction on what procedure to use in your case. Answer: Fortunately there is a simple solution, but it does require a court order. According to "How To Probate and Estate in California" by N...
I received a photo the other day from a friend of mine who was cleaning out a few old boxes and came across a relic from our younger days. It was a photo of a few of us that were part of my favorite baseball team I ever had the pleasure of playing on. Long before the days of "elite" and "travel ball" teams was the institution that was Little League, but this was no ordinary Little League team. This was a specific league created for us older kids looking for a way to continue the game several...
First Friday is coming July 1. The Arts Center and several downtown businesses will be open and serving hors d’oeuvres, wine and punch. Come on out and make an evening of art and socializing. It’s free. Improv Saturday night on July 9 Susan and Jonathan Hall will be back with their Improv Class. Always an exciting time, making new friends and honing your improvisational skills. Plus, Susan brings snacks, coffee and tea. Children’s Art Class every Wednesday. Summer hours are 3 to 5 p.m. We can offer a private class for birthdays or your own g...
You may not have thought of this, but taking a cruise ship to Mexico for a business meeting is acceptable as a deductible form of transportation. Because Mexico is in the tax law –defined North American area, the law says that you need no stronger business reason to deduct your trip to Mexico than you need to deduct a trip to Chicago, Illinois or Scottsdale, Arizona. Less-than-one-week rule. If your trip is outside the 50 states but inside the North American area and if the trip is for seven o...
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. Twilight at CALM will run on the following Saturdays this summer from 5 to 8 p.m. July 9, 16, 23 and 30; August 6, 13 and 27. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and dine with the animals. Twilight at CALM admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children (3-12 years old). As always, there is no charge for CALM members. CALM is...
In a press release, Stratolaunch announced the completion of its sixth flight test of Roc, the world's largest flying aircraft by wingspan. The aircraft flew for one hour and 26 minutes over the Mojave Desert and reached an altitude of 15,000 feet. The original test flight was planned to be 3.5 hours. A sensor malfunctioned near the airplane's left elevator on the left fuselage and the flight crew made a decision to return to home base and land on runway 30 at Mojave Air & Space Port. The sixth...
Zack Cook from Cody, Wyoming. This is his third year clowning, second year in Tehachapi performing on at 4th of July Bad Bulls Rodeo....
The City Council has re-appointed both Kim Nixon and Linda Hollingsworth to the Planning Commission. They were both voted in unanimously by the City Council and their term will last until June 6 of 2026. Two companies have bid for landscaping work around the city. Brightview Landscaping won the contract of $29,704 monthly, out bidding Alpha Scapes Inc. $31,661 monthly. This is one of the larger landscaping companies in the country and are based out of the San Fernando Valley. They have worked...
Starting six years ago, Have A Heart has chosen two deserving graduating seniors yearly to receive cash scholarships to further their education and seek an advanced degree. Two $1,000 scholarships are presented to two seniors based on grade point average, extracurricular activities and leadership, faculty recommendations, and excellence in essay form related to each scholarship requirement. Our organization also requires a minimum of 12 hours of volunteer work at our resale store, fostering and...
Fiddlers Crossing, the downtown acoustic music venue, now known as Fiddlers Crossing Concerts, will present a series of four outdoor "House Concerts" between July and October this year. The original venue space is now the home of Calliope Music Studios, who recently celebrated their grand opening. House concerts are a long-standing tradition in the acoustic music world and have been enjoying increased popularity in recent years. These concerts differ significantly from standard venue-style...
Summer has officially arrived in the Tehachapi-Cummings Valley, with the annual opening of the Cal-Organic Farms produce stand in Tehachapi, providing residents and visitors alike with direct access to the Valley's freshest, organic fruits and vegetables – right from the farm. "Residents tell us they wait all year for the stand to open," said Jeff Huckaby, president of Grimmway Farms, the parent company of Cal-Organic. "We operate the stand on Bear Valley Road, as we have for years, which b...
The June 16, TUSD special board meeting was attended by a small group of local activists holding signs urging the board of directors to stay at a seven-member board opposed to the five-member board. A previous vote to decrease from a seven-member board to a five-member board was voted down three to four, with Trustee Jeff Kermode as the deciding vote. He prefaced his vote with the intention of wanting to see the maps of both seven and five-member districts before making a decision. Both he and...
What if at certain points in history, mankind decided to turn left instead of right? The weather blew exploration ships east or south but never west. What if Hitler had been ignored, Einstein had never been born? That John and Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. had not been assassinated and they and their ideas had been alive to serve the nation another 50 years? At every turn of the road and tick of the clock there are so many possibilities that form our world, our nation and our lives....
This last season, Tehachapi had two basketball champions. Koree Rodden and Jaelyn Dock are 8th graders who competed in the Kern County All Stars Tournament and won. Each school can choose two students to compete in this tournament and Koree and Jaelyn were both chosen by JMS. Although they did not win that game, they were invited back by the tournament hosts to play again, and they won! But this success has not come without a lot of hard work. Both girls first got into basketball a few years...
Summer is here, school is out and it's time for rail fans to visit the Tehachapi Loop. Rail fans can enjoy views of the trains, but they must keep a safe distance and not go on railroad property. Here in Tehachapi, the best places to view the trains are from the Platform along Woodford-Tehachapi road at the loop or downtown from the deck outside the Depot. You will see both BNSF and Union Pacific on the tracks. These tracks are owned by Union Pacific which has a zero tolerance trespassing policy...
Join us on Sunday, June 26 at Philip Marx Central Park, Tehachapi, at 2 p.m. for a fun and free family event. We have the pleasure of having an Air Force band perform for our community. The Air National Guard Band of the West Coast provides a wide spectrum of musical support for events that enhance the morale, motivation and esprit de corps of our airmen, foster public trust and support, aid recruiting initiatives, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. The band serves California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and...
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) announced the Kern Regional K-16 Education Collaborative has been awarded an $18.1M statewide competitive grant to support efforts that will improve student progress from high school to postsecondary education and ultimately into the workforce. As a result, Kern County residents and industry partners will benefit from new opportunities for upward economic mobility across the region. The grant will fund numerous projects to streamline pathways in three occupational areas including health care,...
The Pool opened for the summer on June 13. Kiya Knowlton and Riley Deck were first in line to get through the gate and were welcomed by Lifeguard Aaron Rhoden. 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...
Have you ever had a family pet that was so fearful of fireworks that they had a meltdown or escaped the house or yard and it broke your heart? As we have in the past, so Have A Heart Humane Society will microchip your dog or cat for FREE during the period just prior to the 4th of July. Starting Tuesday, June 21 through Saturday, July 2, bring your dog or cat to our shop, Rescued Treasures, next to Domino's and we will implant a microchip absolutely free. If your pet should disappear during...
On June 14, Memory Lane Fabric and Quilts in Ridgecrest was awarded the "Community Business Award" by the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce. An endorsement by the state senate, signed by Shannon Grove, accompanied the award. The nomination letter reads as follows: On March 17, 2020 the schools in the Indian Wells Valley closed due to COVID-19 quarantine and restrictions. All non-essential businesses were required to close. Memory Lane Fabric and Quilts closed its doors. On April 8, 2020, Linda...
