Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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How has your life changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began? What have you had to give up? What have you gained? Sudden change thrust on us is tricky and seldom welcome. There is loss. For the past four months many have struggled with lost income; disrupted jobs and education; limited social visits and gatherings; and downscaled celebrations. Some people have suffered loneliness, illness and death. It can be hard to find the silver lining in such circumstances. Don't get me wrong, the pandemic...
On July 17, Sofia Romero Gregory, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away due to diabetic complications in the comfort of the home she shared with her husband, Kenneth Gregory, in Tehachapi. She was born on Feb. 2, 1945 in Mexico City, Mexico to Socorro and Javier Romero and immigrated to Pacoima, California as a young girl with her parents, five older brothers and one older sister (her younger brother would later be born in California). She...
In light of COVID-19, virtually all of us have considered health-related issues. But for people facing a serious, chronic illness, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes or cancer, health concerns are an everyday matter. If you're fortunate, you may never be afflicted with such maladies, but the future is unpredictable. Of course, going through these health challenges bring physical and emotional concerns – but also financial ones. How can you prepare for them? Essentially, y...
Our great Tehachapi Valley has been through quite a bit this year. And yes, it’s not over. High school and college graduations cancelled, student promotions cancelled, businesses closing, schools closing, people losing their jobs, young loves having to postpone their weddings, futures put on hold. It’s tough to say the least. Our personal health as well as our financial health are at risk in these times. I find this is the time when we need each other most. Since becoming a full time resident of the Tehachapi area, I’ve grown to love every...
While COVID-19 has taken up plenty of time and resources from the City of Tehachapi, our team still has other goals and objectives that must be completed, as is our duty to the taxpayers. There is still a community to help build, maintain and operate. Those tasks do not fall by the wayside due to the fallout from a virus. Where do we go from here? Well, that's a question that was answered almost immediately back in March when the first set of COVID-19 restrictions were placed on our community. T...
The College is hosting a Veterans Benefit Webinar via Zoom on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 6 to 7 p.m., highlighting information on how to enroll as a student and receive military educational benefits at Cerro Coso Community College. Discussion topics will provide a brief overview of education benefits; processes for the G.I. Bill and CalVet Fee Waiver; college resources and the new MyVRC App. Those attending are encourage to preregister in advance of the workshop at www.cerrocoso.edu/event/virtual-veterans-benefits-webinar. After, registering...
Fibromyalgia is now a recognized medically determinable impairment by Social Security. I will talk about the symptoms of fibromyalgia and how these symptoms relate to a Social Security Disability or SSI claim. I will also discuss the type of treatment that Social Security recognizes for this condition. You will also read about how the limitations from fibromyalgia can help show you are disabled. Fibromyalgia is pain in several areas or all over body with no functional or structural disease to...
The logo for the duo, JC & Laney, reads, "Heart 'n' Soul & Rock 'n' Roll." That's the perfect summary for this dynamic musical duo who will do an online concert on Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. The concert will be presented on the Fiddlers Crossing Facebook page. As with all shows of this kind, it is free for anyone to enjoy but the venue strongly encourages donations via the links that will be posted during and after the concert. JC & Laney are high-energy entertainers, with improvised banter,...
How heartwarming and sweet that the passing of a simple man who led an uncomplicated life has touched the hearts and lives of our community in such a profound way. In the words of his son, Michael, and as cited in his obituary, Delbert Hill was a "work, home and church guy." Best known in his most recent employment at Walgreens ("the face of Walgreens Tehachapi"), Delbert was always upbeat and positive and had a unique knack for making people feel special, calling his customers by name and...
Delbert Hill, 58, of Tehachapi, passed away on July 6. He was born on Aug. 24, 1961 in Memphis, Tenn. to Cullie Clayton Hill, Jr. and Sue Hill. A longtime resident of Tehachapi, Del worked in the community at several local establishments over the years, including Domino's Pizza, the Hitching Post Theaters, and most recently, Walgreens. It was from his time spent with Walgreens where most of his local community will remember him. He has spent years dedicating himself to his work and making each p...
A small knoll overlooking Meadowbrook Park in Golden Hills has long been home to about 30 Tehachapi pioneers. They don't live there, but rather their earthly remains were laid to rest there in hand-dug graves in the Tehachapi soil more than 100 years ago. After each death, a wagon pulled by a team of horses would slowly carry the casket up the rutted dirt track to the little cemetery on the hill, followed by grieving survivors in buggies, on horseback or on foot. Once at the cemetery, a...
Ashley Whitmore began working for the city of Tehachapi as a part-time clerk when she was 23. Now at 35, she is Administrative Manager/ Deputy City Clerk and manager of Tehachapi Municipal Airport. "The city has been extremely supportive and instrumental in my growth as a public servant," said Whitmore, who spoke at the July 15 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi. The meeting began at the pilot's lounge/terminal and included a personal tour of the airport. Since 2015, she has assisted in...
Your car’s battery is an integral part of your vehicle’s electrical system. When it fails, you’re not going anywhere. The time to consider your next battery purchase is before you need one, as batteries sometimes fail with little warning. Here’s how to buy a car battery and what you need to know about getting the right one for your vehicle. Car battery basics 1. Your car’s battery is typically located under the hood, but not always. In some vehicles, the battery is in the trunk, under a rear seat or in another interior compartment. If you’re...
My life is full of kitty cats and airplanes! Since my son Douglas passed away, I have been taking care of all of his kitties in the house, plus all of the feral cats that depended on him. I am overrun with kittens and they are all adorable. Of course they are! They're kittens! My husband Al and I have always had cats at the hangar too and they were always a big help when working on the airplanes. Ha! I couldn't resist taking a picture of this little Tabby Cat on the wing of Al's new CT-133...
Yes, unhealthy and unpleasant air is everywhere, but why allow it to funnel into your car and make even the shortest drives unbearable? A new cabin air filter improves the air quality in your car dramatically. Here are five things you may not know about cabin air filters and how they make your vehicle a healthier, more comfortable place to be. 1. The air inside your vehicle can be six times more polluted than the air outside: Without proper filtration, the air inside the passenger cabin can be teaming with allergens, pollutants and other...
Recent statistics for the COVID-19 Pandemic numbers in Kern County and, of course, Tehachapi can be "old news" by the time we receive them. The local news stations update the County numbers daily; but how do you find out how many cases are in Tehachapi? The Kern County Public Health Services Department has a dashboard on their website http://kernpublichealth.com/covid-19_dashboard that is updated daily giving the statistics for all of Kern County. If you scroll down, beneath the stats is a blue...
