Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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There is always a build up of anticipation when you are planning on adding a new puppy to your family. When the day finally arrives to bring home that furry little ball of joy, the excitement is barely containable. Most likely you've already bought a new collar, leash, puppy toys, puppy food and treats. Everything is perfect when the little cutie arrives home. And then, 48 hours later, you realize your new puppy is actually a terrorist whose sole mission is to destroy every possession you own an...
For the last five years, Tehachapi ladies have anxiously awaited the Fall Fashion Show sponsored by Tehachapi Rotary. This year the show will be held on Sept. 26 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Lifetime Events, 48771 Valley Blvd., Tehachapi. Join Rotary to view the latest fashions presented by five unique Tehachapi shops. Featured this year are The Dressing Room, Nannette Keller Designs, Sessions Women’s Consignment Boutique, Country Collections and Twisted Sister Revival. The show ticket will include s...
Alcott’s beloved “Little Women” was hardly a labor of love for its author. When her publisher requested a “girl story,” Alcott wanted no part of it. Her writing interests were Gothics, thrillers and stage plays. Still, her own history proved that she would take on practically any chore to bring funds to her struggling family. Tutoring, sewing, and housekeeping were included and since a publisher was willing to pay her to write, Alcott accepted. Her journal reflects her initial protest....
A recent conversation took place between two neighbors. A woman told her friend that she had an errand to run but she wasn’t sure how long it would take. She asked her friend that if it got too late if she would take her dog out for a walk and feed him. And, if she didn’t get back until tomorrow later in the afternoon, if she would please get her mail? The neighbor said sure but asked where she was going? The woman replied, “I’m going to a big box store and I’m sure they are going to make me use the self-check out.” We at Pioneer True Value...
The Tehachapi Police Department invites the community to join us for a Neighborhood Watch Kickoff Meeting at Pioneer Park on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. “Neighborhood Watch belongs to the neighborhoods. We want to help the community in coming together, share some safety tips, explain how a Neighborhood Watch works and help get it started,” said Chief Kent Kroeger. The Neighborhood Improvement Project began earlier in 2019 as part of our Community Oriented Policing program at the Tehachapi Pol...
The 44th annual “Fiddlin’ Down the Tracks” Old Time Fiddle Contest takes place in Tehachapi on Sept. 20 and 21 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd. This year the contest is being held in honor of nationally-acclaimed fiddler/violinist Jana Jae, who is one of the remaining members of the Bakersfield Sound. Jae is being recognized for her tremendous accomplishments as a fiddler, starting with her winning the Ladies’ Championship at the National Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho. Jae pla...
Do you enjoy talking about our community? Learn more about your town or share your knowledge. Join the team of great volunteers who work at the Tehachapi Visitor Center. Minimum commitment is one 3-hour shift per month. Contact Cheryl Graham Wilson (661) 809-9114....
MediYoga is a form of yoga that uses gentle postures done in a slow and controlled manner. The process of using yoga as a therapeutic tool to treat and prevent health problems was developed in 1995 by Swedish yoga teacher Goran Boll. Scientific research was conducted in collaboration with hospitals in Sweden to prove its medical value. After it was demonstrated that MediYoga reduces the risk of heart attacks, the therapy was integrated into the public health systems in Sweden in 2010 and later...
Waste Management’s curbside residential and commercial trash and recycling pick-up schedule will be delayed by one day throughout the week of Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Customers should place their carts out for pick-up one day later than usual, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Saturday, Sept. 7. Customer service is available at (661) 822-6871. About Waste Management Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company p...
Lori Harvey had been in Tehachapi less than a week when we met in Central Park on the 4th of July. When we finally got together and had a chance to visit, I learned that she was newly divorced and had moved to Tehachapi from Gillette, Wyoming to join her daughter and family here. Lori said that Gillette is probably best known for its proximity to Devil's Tower National Monument of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" fame. Born in South Dakota, Lori has three brothers. Two of them live in...
School is back in session and the buses are running. Police Chief Gary Crowell assisted the students from kindergarten to fifth grade in the boarding process for several days to assure their safety and understanding of the rules for boarding. Non-Profit Foundation approved The Board of Directors approved the formation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation to be called "Support Stallion Springs Foundation." Susan Muller, Lisa Phram, Vanessa Stevens, Berry Leslie and Leslie Wellman were elected...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. What does investing mean to you? If the word makes you think of transactions – buying or selling stocks and bonds – you're looking at just part of the picture. To work toward all your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need a comprehensive financial strategy. And for that, you might need to work with a personal financial advisor. But what, specifically, can this type of professional do for...
Kern Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Richard Chapman and Vice President Cheryl Scott visited Tehachapi Rotary on Aug. 22. The pair presented an update on the economic state of the County and what the future may hold. Chapman told the group that Kern County remains the number-one agriculture producing county in the entire nation. However, Kern County has dropped to number-five in oil production in recent years. The county has attracted several large corporations with projects...
Supervisor Zack Scrivner is pleased to announce that the RENEWBIZ program will be awarding $380,000 in grants to East Kern community businesses. A total of 46 grants were awarded to 15 businesses in Boron, 14 in Mojave, 11 in Rosamond and six in Tehachapi. The RENEWBIZ program begins with county seed money, but continues with matching efforts of the business owners and community leaders who work together to improve and beautify the business environment, clean-up the community and attract new...
Our City Clerk came across something interesting during a search of our archives last week. They were minutes from a 1935 City Council Meeting. As still is the case today, public presentations and concerns were raised. This particular concern centered on a Mr. Guthrie, who based upon a few other searches revealed he was quite the regular guest and appears in the minutes on numerous occasions during that time period. Mr. Guthrie was a local baker, and on Sept. 15, 1935 he was bringing to council...
Well, the issues with the new gate seem to be mainly resolved. I know my RFID has worked like a charm and it’s worth it, Bear Valley friends, to spend a dollar a month for this benefit. Where else can you get this great value for one dollar a month? The movies at the lake are done for the season and now it’s time to move into autumn sports. Good news, water aerobics will continue through September. Thank you, Marti Sprinkel and Debbie Papac. The cost will be the same, $30 for the month or $3 per time. Sign up for Kimberley Clow’s in-se...
At the Aug. 20 TVRPD Board Meeting, Interim Recreation Supervisor Ashley Krempien presented a Certificate of Recognition to Emerson Fisher who had served as Aquatics Manager during the summer. Fisher will continue on the TVRPD staff during the off-season in the district offices. They reminded everyone that the pool will shut down the day after Labor Day. Interim General Manager Corey Torres reported to the Board that he had submitted a grant application for funds made available by the passage of...
The Trustees of the Tehachapi Unified School District presented Certificates of Recognition to two local organizations for their service to the District at their August 27 board meeting. Accepting the certificate for Christian Life Assembly was Laura Powers Guggemos and Misty Fuller Caudle. The church made sure that every student at Golden Hills Elementary School had a pair of new brand-name shoes. Members of the church came to the school and measured each child's foot individually....
Every person’s life journey is a true adventure from conception onward to eternity. There are twists and turns, valleys and mountains, setbacks and blessings. Lots of surprises. The Catholic Church offers an open invitation to inactive Catholics and curious non-Catholics alike to explore life’s journey anew, relying on the gift of faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Every parish hosts an RCIA program for inquirers. At St. Malachy Church on Mill and E Streets in Tehachapi, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program sta...
Question: What is power brake service and why do I need to have it done? Answer: Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as hard as you can. Now, suppose you suck up a tablespoon of water into a syringe, push the plunger and squirt it out. Which would go further? Of course, it’s the water squirting out of the syringe. That’s because you pressurized the water. Your power brake system is kind of the same thing. When you step on the brake pedal, the master cylinder pressurizes brake fluid which actuates the brakes so you...
Forty years ago the members of Tehachapi Valley Arts Association banded together with the vision of opening Gallery 'N' Gifts, a gift shop and art gallery where members could sell their handmade goods. The members shared rent, took turns working days to keep the shop open and came up with innovate ways to make it work. Decades later, thanks to amazing community support they're still carrying on the tradition of offering high quality handcrafted items and fine art to their customers. The artists...
Meet Tehachapi student Lupita Zamora, named Student of the Year for the East Kern Region of Cerro Coso Community College. The middle child between two brothers, Lupita moved with her family to the United States from Mexico when she was just a little over a year old. The family landed in Tehachapi where she grew up, attended local schools and became a U.S. citizen immediately following high school. Four-year colleges are not the only option available when it comes to continuing one's education...
The Tehachapi Police Department will again participate in the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 10 a.m. The fun event is to bring attention to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and will be hosted by Dunkin Donuts, 540 Tucker Rd. in Tehachapi. Local Special Olympic athletes are encouraged to attend and enjoy the morning with local law enforcement officers. We would love to see the community join us for a great cause. Expected to join the...
The Bear Valley Springs Litter Loathers, a roadside litter pick up group, wants Bear Valley Springs to make a good impression for the GranFondo bike race which has riders coming through BVS on Sept. 14. A group of ten picked up litter from the gate to Highway 202. Pictured are Julie Haimowitz, Molly Mackin, Bob Tebbe and Linda Coverdale. Also participating were Linda and Rick Flores, Carol Hellyer, Romelle Kemp, Kathy Kneer, Dan Tordoff and Laurie Betts. Keep the roads of and near BVS...
