Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Participating in Historical V-J Day Aerial Parades in Hawaii, marking the end of WWII On July 26, Dustin Mosher and Diane Barney, co-owners of the PT-17 Stearman that carries the name "Felix," flew from Tehachapi Airport to North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego to begin an exciting adventure flying their aircraft in three aerial parades honoring the veterans of World War II and celebrating the 75th Anniversary of V-J Day (Victory over Japan), and the end of World War II. Dustin saw an ad in...
Most anything can be planted at any time of the year in Tehachapi, but I am often asked what is the best time to plant. Well, for trees, it is fall. Why is this? If you plant before November, or when there are still leaves on the trees, the roots will grow after the leaves fall. Depending on the tree, it can grow 25 percent faster when planted in the fall. I have done this experiment before with Liquid Ambar trees. Use the same size tree and plant one and leave the other in the pot. Guess what?...
Just arrived at Twisted Sisters Revival! Boutique: Vintage 1976 Candi Jones wedding dress, size 13 in perfect condition. As well as a '75 peasant top and skirt, and '76 small red leather and lace top. Head over to Twisted Sisters Revival! Boutique, located at 20300 Valley Blvd., Ste. F in Tehachapi....
My husband and I are the happy owners of a home in West Golden Hills. We purchased the property in March 2020. While the house was in great shape, the .6 acre backyard was largely unfinished. The house has a pool, but the pool deck area needed a lot of work to make it functional and beautiful – including removing an old sun room and old wrought iron fencing. We had some ideas on what we would like to do with the property, in particular wanting to open up the view out of the back of the house (which was largely blocked by the sunroom and f...
We know, we know. We get it. It says “garbage disposal” right on the box. The manufacturer proudly proclaims that their unit has the biggest motor ever. That must mean you’re supposed to put leftovers down the sink, right? Wrong. John Nelson of John the Plumber explains why, “The blades on a garbage disposal aren’t blades in the sense that most people think. They are very thick impellers that grind the waste rather than cut it up.” So what about putting things down the garbage disposal to...
No matter what the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. Grief Share is a special support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. It’s sponsored by people who understand what you’re experiencing and want to offer comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Contact Country Oaks Baptist Church at (661) 822-1739 for more information....
On August 21, Harriet passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. She passed away at her parents' home in San Jose surrounded by her loved ones. She was 62 years old. Harriet was laid to rest right next to her Grandmother Mollie Shnetman in Los Gatos. Harriet was born Harriet Faith Pinck on August 3, 1958 exactly nine months to the day after her parents wedding. She was born in Paterson, New Jersey. Over the years Harriet was very involved in her community. She was a part of the...
The Rotary Pick-a-Ticket Fundraiser will come to a close at the Tehachapi Farmers Market on Sept. 17. Tickets will be on sale from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on that day and the drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Winners are not required to be present at the drawing. The fundraiser started on Aug. 27 with five prizes: a quilt that was handmade by Rotarian Annette Shepherd, a $100 Home Depot gift card, a basket with three bottles of wine and other treats, a jar of lottery scratchers, and a Home Depot bucket...
Cerro Coso Community College is offering a number of late start classes this Fall. In addition to taking late start classes to pursue a degree, students can also opt to take late start classes for professional development and personal enrichment. Most of these classes will be completely online with a few hybrid, schedule Zoom or on campus. With a variety of start dates, the college is offering an array of classes in Administration of Justice, Business, English, Kinesiology, Music Appreciation, Spanish, Welding and so much more. A complete...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Kern County College Night — which annually attracts representatives from 100 colleges and universities and nearly 10,000 students and parents — will be held virtually this year on Monday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event has been co-presented by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Kern High School District for the past 20 years. Pre-recorded information sessions in English and Spanish on a variety of topics related to college readiness will be available to students and parents onl...
On Sept. 8, the Tehachapi City Council addressed the resignation of Ken Wright from the Planning Commission and City Treasurer Susan Showler. The Council instructed City staff to advertise for the appointed position of Planning Commissioner vacated by Ken Wright who has moved out of the City and could no longer serve on the Commission. Wright’s term is scheduled to end on June 30, 2021. City Treasurer Susan Showler sumitted her resignation effective Sept. 30 as she is moving out of C...
Each year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we observe National Grandparents Day. Although it's not as widely recognized as Mother's Day or Father's Day, if you're a grandparent, you probably want to do whatever you can to help your grandchildren on their journeys through life. So, you might want to consider the following moves: • Contribute to their education. If you want to help your grandchildren pay for college, you have a variety of options, including 529 plans. You could also simply s...
Historically known as Manic Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder is a mental illness characterized by cyclic mania, or periods of extreme euphoria followed by bouts of severe depression. This mental disorder is not a mood disorder alone but a category of several mood disorders. It is a condition that is prevalent in both men and women. Signs of the depressive phase of this mental illness include persistent feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, anger, guilt, sadness, isolation, fatigue,...
The Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association is a tax-exempt organization dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Bear Valley Springs and the greater Tehachapi area. All of our funding comes from our membership dues, event fees for those events that require reservations and the generous donations made by our members. For years we have sponsored concerts, art shows, a holiday bazaar, a holiday concert, scholarships and other cultural events to enrich the life of our community. In additio...
We are only two months away from the 2020 election. Not only will you be voting for the President, a Senator, and House members, to name a few, but also locally for our CSD candidates. We have at least four candidates now for the two open seats. I would encourage each and every candidate to keep it clean, civil and to focus on our issues at hand, not on things that are not relevant to CSD duties. Remember that we are all neighbors here, and hopefully each and every one of the candidates wants to work for the well-being of the community. You...
I heard an advertisement the other day saying that Pine-sol® could do a bang up job of cleaning and that the company was founded in 1929. Thus, I discovered that I, myself, am older than Pine-sol®! I came along in 1928. Well, I know it can clean just fine and its "piney" scent is immediately discernable. Pine-sol® also came the year of the stock market crash which brought about the grim, depression days of the thirties. I'm surprised that the new company survived during that anxious...
“My dog itches all the time. What can I do?” We hear that question quite often at Canine Creek. It is true, there are times it could be environmental. It can be dry and dusty here in Tehachapi. We have weeds from the spring which are dying out and can become itchy and scratchy on your pet’s feet and coat. But, did you know it could be the food you are feeding them? Let me tell you about my Labrador, Kleo. When we brought Kleo home we were living in Orange County. I knew nothing about a dog’s need for good nutrition. My thoughts were, if they...
As an essential business ready to meet the needs of our community, effective Monday, Sept. 14, Valley Strong Credit Union will return to regular business operations at all locations, including the reopening of branch lobbies. In doing this, Valley Strong will continue to exercise social distancing measures and monitor the ever-changing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Kern County. Any and all future actions will be based upon information provided by the Centers for Disease Control, as well...
"Xs and Arrows" has a new home. I won't get into the details here, but if you are interested, some of the backstory can be found on my website www.CostelloeMedia.com. It's a fascinating case study on the current state of media. You can read the rejected column that led to this decision; it addresses hypocrisy in professional sports and our state. So, here we are, on to new chapters with good friends. The team at The Loop newspaper are community-minded and continue to possess the independent...
Wow, what a great weekend at Brite Lake! A few weekends ago, my dear friend, Robin, an accomplished author and local columnist had a family reunion at our picturesque local lake. Recently she published a book. A historical love story called, "Love and Legacy: The Beauty and the Miner," centering around her late grandparents. The wonderful thing was I had the honor of being invited to this family reunion of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of those grandparents. I knew a couple...
Elizabeth Ann Cox Haskell (Betty)went home to be with her son Jeff on July 25, 2020. Betty was born August 4, 1948 in Lawrence, Kansas. She moved to Alhambra, California at six weeks old with her parents, and grew up in Baldwin Park. She lived in Lancaster, Santa Maria, Oceano and Tehachapi. Betty had many different jobs. The most rewarding was counseling women at the women's shelter in Santa Maria. Survived by her son, Jayson Haskell and daughter-in-law Christine; grandsons Dylan and Mitchell...
Although 2020 has been a year that will be remembered for a major pandemic, it has also been an abundant year for produce. Main Street Tehachapi announced that the Tehachapi City Council has approved another extension of the Tehachapi Farmers Market to Oct. 29. This will allow Tehachapi's local apple orchards to participate. For example, Ha's Apple Farm has joined the market with apple products like apple cider, vinegar and apple butter. Come out and enjoy the fall produce and participate in...
Murphy's Diesel & Auto Repair, long known for their 24-hour mobile big rig roadside service, has been in business on South Street since late 2016. Murphy's employs five well qualified technicians to provide repair and maintenance services to commercial and non-commercial customers from Tehachapi, as well as travelers from all over the country. Murphy's also continues to operate the 24-hour emergency mobile service catering to commercial vehicles. As California State Route 58 is a major trucking...
In this age of COVID, companies have had to adapt and change to keep up with new regulations and rules regarding how to do business. Fortunately, at Marty Pay Farmers Insurance they've been able to service and help their customers even though the office doors have been closed with everyone here available to answer phones and take payments. Because of that, the office has qualified for the 22nd time as a Toppers Club award winner! The award is based on certain criteria in sales and service in dif...
Children who spend a lot of time outdoors benefit from exposure to nature in myriad ways, some of which may surprise even the most devoted outdoorsmen. According to a 2006 study published in the journal Human Dimensions of Wildlife, fifth graders who attended school at a local prairie wetlands where lessons in science, math and writing were integrated in an experimental way had significantly stronger reading and writing skills than their peers who attended more traditional schools. Another...
