Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On July 18, Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall, in the capacity of founder and president of Hall Ambulance, presented the Tehachapi City Council with an AED and AED Housing Unit to be placed in council chambers. This is the third of eight units that Hall Ambulance is donating for the council chambers of the eight incorporated cities within the company's 911 paramedic response areas. Last year Hall also donated an AED Unit to Recreation and Park's Dye Natatorium. An AED is a portable electronic...
Robert from Blacksmith Automotive shows off their Air Conditioning Recovery and Charging Station, which looks like a character from a sci-fi movie or television show. Does anyone remember "Farscape"? The unit is used to diagnose your automotive A/C problems. With over 40 years of experience and conveniently located on South Street in Old Town Tehachapi, Blacksmith is available to troubleshoot automotive problems big and small. From a simple tune up to axles and struts, they can diagnose and...
The well known viewing bench on Tejon Drive in Stallion Springs was removed on July 13 because of high fire danger from the unprecedented weed growth and concerns about liability. A private property/no trespassing sign at the path to the bench has been torn off the chain twice by persons with no regard for private property. With the property clearly posted, the Stallion Springs Police are ready to arrest trespassers. This includes people going to the big rocks down slope on the same property....
There is nothing remarkable about ravens screeching as they fly or perch. Still, this sound was different, a cacophony of frantic frightened sounds, loud and harsh. Two large ravens were centered over my back patio, making all that noise. Investigation found a halfgrown, terrified raven chick on the patio pavers. This chick had probably fallen from a nest in my 40-foot pine nearby. The parents were unable to help, but were determined to attack me. I scooped the chick onto a shovel and put her on...
TVAA's 2016 Chalk on the walk will be Saturday, August 13 in Downtown Tehachapi. Entry fee is $15 and includes 24 colorful chalks, a 4' x 4' sidewalk square and a 2016 Chalk on the Walk t-shirt. Deadline for t-shirt orders is Saturday, August 6, 5 p.m. (Additional t-shirts can be ordered for $10 each.) Check in after 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 in front of Gallery 'N Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. We do not assign sidewalk squares – first come first choice. Prizes will be awarded for each o...
If there were any serious objections to the proposed route of the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) track over the Tehachapi pass, the 45 people who attended the project community update July 20 in Tehachapi were pretty quiet about it. The single question from the audience following the HSR Authority presentation related to fire safety along the electric rail line. People got answers to their questions from a dozen project engineers and managers who fielded questions one-on-one in a relaxed...
First Fridays have become a popular event of fun, refreshments, hospitality and shopping at all the participating venues. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is delighted to showcase the summer photo contest. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. (See article on this page.) Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 East Tehachapi Boulevard, right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. The Treasure Trove will be featuring Laura Durshland (See article on this page.) Oak Tree Art Antiques Etc Located 102 W. Tehachapi Blvd. (...
First Friday Fun Fest will be celebrated at Tehachapi Treasure Trove on Friday evening, August 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Treasure Trove will feature Laura Durschland. Laura creates with leather in addition to fabrics. Join us to support Laura, enjoy food and wine, and listen to music by Art Larson on clarinet. Laura started quilting and sewing with fabric. From quilting, it was an easy transition to leather. All her work is hand punched and hand sewn. She creates handmade saddle bags, rifle...
On August 5 the Tehachapi Heritage League will feature a new exhibit of interest to visitors. In addition to an exhibit installed on July 3, we will feature a person, THL President Charles White will have returned from his vacation and will be on hand to answer questions about his trip. Among the places he visited are Paris, the Basque country, and Italy. I'm sure he can be persuaded to share some of his pictures. A new July exhibit in the textile gallery is a portion of a dinner bell...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association (TVAA) and Gallery 'N' Gifts announces their annual "Take Your Best Shot" Summer photo contest. Each year new, anonymous judges look for that one special photo which stands out above the rest to take home a $100 cash prize for Best of Show honors. Each category's first place ribbon winner takes home a $25 cash prize. Second, third and honorable mention prizes receive ribbons. The contest is open to all amateur photographers with a special category for...
The Kern Community College District Board of Trustees voted Thursday to place a local education bond measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot for voters’ consideration. The measure, if approved by voters, would provide local funding to repair and upgrade classrooms and facilities at Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College, and Porterville College. “More and more local students and veterans are relying on Bakersfield, Cerro Coso, and Porterville colleges,” said Kern Community College District Chancellor Sandra Serrano. “Repair and upg...
In a four to one vote, the Tehachapi City Council voted to assess the value of the property located north of Tehachapi Airport which includes the Tehachapi Event Center , the Rock Pile behind the Rodeo Grounds, and the property set aside for the proposed motocross track. It is this next small step that could affect future development of that entire parcel. Assistant City Manager Chris Kirk outlined the vote request for the Council. In 2013, the City Council adopted a Master Plan for the Event...
What is a crèche? A crèche is a representation of the Nativity, usually with statues or figurines of Jesus Christ's birth. A crèche is a nativity scene. There will be a community Tehachapi Christmas Crèche held on Saturday, December 10 from 11 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. located at 600 Anita Drive, Tehachapi. This is a free event in which the community will be able to share the Christmas spirit. This will be a place where people of all ages and denominations can com...
Tehachapi Community Theatre held its 7th annual Playwright's Festival which ended on Sunday, July 17. Winning the Gold Quill Award was SilentWolf for her play, "The Tiniest Goodbye," directed by Daniela Perergrina and starring Rick Gould, David Shacklock, Tamar Asatryan and Chris Galvin. The Silver Quail Award went to playwright Deborah Hand-Cutler for her play, "Wallflowers and Dreamers," directed by Alex Zonn and starring Bill Kritlow and Jamie Uthof. The Bronze Qill Award went to playwright...
Under the canopy of a blue sky and a gentle breeze, people congregated at Benz Park to have themselves an evening of fun and relaxation. Not only did they have a good time, but the funds generated by this event will be directed to 14 charities that will help those in need. It was a beautiful day that brought hundreds of friends together to sample 140 varieties of beer and wine, and to spend the day making new memories. Mento Buru rocked the stage, causing their audience to get up and enjoy hours...
Tehachapi's very first Brew Fondo was a ride that challenged the cyclists to push themselves hard, and to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the mountains. The trail took them through farmlands, steep hills, main streets, and rocky terrain. It was amazing to see the degree of ambitious looks on faces as they pushed themselves up to the top of the hills. Watching them cross the finish line, I couldn't help but think about the sense of accomplishment they must feel, and the deep quiet...
As part of Triassic Vineyard's Summer Sunsets Lecture Series, Theatre preservationist and local resident David Steele Reed spoke on his love of and restoration of old local movie houses. David was instrumental in the restoration of both the Fox Movie Theatre in Bakersfield and our own BeeKay Theatre in Tehachapi....
Something in the air is different. All the animals of the forest are restless. What is that smell? Momma puts her nose in the air and sniffs: "Smoke. Run Ember! Run!" And it begins. Running and running. Behind them a monster. It is yellow and red. It makes a hissing sound. It crackles. It is the Erskine fire. Running and running. The smoke makes it hard to breath. And now the smell of smoke is mixed with the smell of fear. "Faster Ember" Momma shouts. Her little legs are going as fast as they...
