Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The heat has been getting to me lately, as I'm sure it has gotten to you as well, and while gas prices are going down, they are still relatively high. Both of those factors prompted me to go somewhere close this time, just a short drive and to a mostly indoor, cooled destination. That destination was the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in Keene, and it turned out to be a great little quick getaway (call it "half-day" trippin' instead of "day" trippin'). As is my usual modus operandi, I...
One look at the title of this article and many will move on. They will see the word accountability and the voice in their head will say, "No, thank you." Before you flip the page or move to the next article, bear with me for a moment while I explain its necessity. Accountability is a catalyst for growth; spiritual, social, emotional, career, etc. Allowing others to speak into our lives offers the opportunity to see from new perspectives, hold to commitments and goals, and have relationships...
The Loop newspaper’s new weekly podcast “In The Loop” keeps you, well…in the loop! In all seriousness, we are having a great time bringing you your weekly dose of local news and events, features on local businesses and residents, school updates and much more. Co-hosts Nick Tanaka and Josh Crisalli, yours truly, would like to thank our current listeners and invite new listeners who are curious about what we are up to. In the current episode (Sept. 12, 2022, episode 1.15), we cover the burglar...
A culinary makeover from the inside out has taken place at the Great Wall Chinese restaurant over at 807 Tucker Rd., Ste. F., in Tehachapi. A new family has taken over all operations and tasty new menu items are now available. The friendly and humble Kaibin Chen (K.B.) – who has worked as a waiter at Great Wall for six years – purchased the restaurant from the previous owners and brought his parents, Xiadi Chen and Hong Lin, in to cook. They have experience cooking professionally in China, Ger...
Did someone say Halloween? Fall fun is here at Canine Creek! Pet costumes, bandanas, toys and treats, candles and more! Photo by Josh Crisalli....
On Sept. 8, the Conrad family celebrated the changing of ownership of Postal ASAP, 785 Tucker Rd., Suite G, Tehachapi. The new owners of Postal ASAP received certificates of recognition from Laura Lynn Wyatt representing Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner's office. Corey Costelloe presented a certificate of recognition on behalf of the City of Tehachapi. The Conrad family is excited for their new adventure. Stop by and meet the new owners running this great store!...
Community meeting about Measure K Do not miss this informational in-person community meeting on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. in the CSD Boardroom. Meet with Kern County leaders for a discussion about Measure K: Kern County’s Unincorporated Public Safety, Vital Services and Local Control Measure that will be on our November ballot. The measure addresses the future of these services. Happenings and events Stallion Springs Parks and Recreation is holding a Craft Night on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the C...
Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.calmzoo.org for CALM’s inaugural AutumnNights by Lightasmic. The event will be held every Thursday through Sunday from Oct. 6 to Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.). Tickets are $15 for adults (16+), $12 for children (4-15) and children 3 and under are free. CALM has partnered with the Kern County Soccer Park, which is just west of the zoo, to accommodate parking for AutumnNights. Guests will park at soccer park and be shuttled to CALM to enjoy a short walk to the gates. A...
Special events in Tehachapi draw crowds and economic impact The economic impact of special events in the City of Tehachapi is an important economic driver for both locals and tourists alike. There is the benefit of these events, whether it is hotel stays for larger events or additional revenue for small and large businesses while people visit Tehachapi and Downtown, specifically. There is also the impact brought on by the event itself, this includes the time by City Public Works, police and admi...
At their Sept. 6 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council approved Griffith Construction as the firm to complete the long awaited Pinon St. extension from Brandon Ln. to Dennison Rd. To complete the project, the City of Tehachapi successfully applied for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds that were available through the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for just such a purpose. The funds totaling $885,299 will provide for 88.53% of the project. The project requires an 11% match...
The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is happy to announce its offerings for the upcoming six concert 2022-2023 Season. This year, as last, all concerts are planned to be in-person experiences, but RCMS will continue to comply with all CDC guidelines. RCMS is always looking to present delightful musical programs, and this year is no exception. The 2022-2023 Season contains a mix of new to Ridgecrest artists, as well as several groups which are always received with enthusiasm. On Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. Ensemble Schumann will present a diverse p...
Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District and Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley are dedicated to ensuring high quality and comprehensive healthcare for our community. To that end, the District’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to put Measure X on the November 2022 ballot. Measure X will not impose any costs to taxpayers or the community. Measure X simply seeks voter approval for the District to enter into a new 30-year lease with Adventist at Tehachapi Hospital. Other than the term of the lease and rent, the proposed new lease is materially t...
We know that computers, phones, and tablets store files and folders on your device, but what are files and folders? Is it like in the movie Zoolander where Owen Wilson's character learns that the files he needs are IN the computer, so he drops it off a balcony and sorts through the debris, looking for the files he needs? Well, no. In an office, a paper file stores related documents together in a container or a drawer. For example, a file might have all the receipts from last year, the budget...
Chances are, you live in Tehachapi because you love it. You find it special somehow. Can you describe it? Let's see how some of your neighbors feel about Tehachapi: "Tehachapi has a quaint feeling that's endearing. Just the way the train station sits next to the bakery, across from the (Depot) museum. The lit-up Christmas tree and Christmas songs playing while you're walking down the street – so beautiful! The summer barbecues that raise money for the VFW. These things signify to me a small t...
One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire. As the years went by, you may well have accumulated several retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s or similar employer-sponsored plans. But you might find it advantageous to consolidate these accounts with a single provider. Consolidating them can provide you with several potential benefits, including...
(I wrote an account of the 1932 flood over 30 years ago for the Tehachapi News. I was lucky to find someone who had been in Keene when the waters washed away people, houses and even buried a Santa Fe Engine, as well as washed a Southern Pacific engine off the tracks . I carefully kept notes after talking to Walter Hicks, who was in Keene during the whole thing. I have not added anything to enhance the story; only the facts told me at that time, by Walter Hicks, Laura Ramos, Bob Freeman, Bud...
Robert Leo Radebaugh, 78, died on Sept. 5 in Tehachapi. During his last days, he was at home surrounded by his beloved wife, children and friends. Robert "Bob" was born to Richard Wheaton Radebaugh and Martha Walters Radebaugh in Oak Park, Illinois, on Nov. 10, 1943. Bob served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. There he learned about radar technology. Bob joined the early computer industry and thrived in this field for 52 years. Into retirement, Bob loved tinkering with computers. He had a...
Kern County Public Health is hosting a series of Monkeypox (MPX) vaccination events on Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 7, 19, 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Prado Senior Center, 2101 Ridge Rd., Bakersfield. The risk of MPX to the general public continues to be low. Certain people may be at higher risk of a monkeypox infection and may be eligible for vaccination. Eligibility for MPX vaccination clinics is as follows: • Known exposure to a known monkeypox case. • Gay, bisexual and other men (including cisgender and transgender men) who have sex with men (MS...
As a species, human kind has been infatuated with the manipulation, division and various forms of measuring time since the invention of the sun dial. Of the earliest known true mechanized devices, clocks have reigned supreme. It should logically follow that as America's fledgling railroads crawled from the playpen of their infancy to becoming a viable force of the industrial revolution, time would become a valuable participant in their maturing and growth. As they grew up the railroads would...
Hello, my name is Tom Devlin. I was put on this earth to be witty and to make people laugh, to be incredible at remodeling homes, woodworking and to work hand-in-hand with the disabled community of Kern County. But foremost, I was put on this earth to serve the One True King – God, my Lord and Savior, and His Son, Jesus Christ. Don't misunderstand me, I know I wasn't perfect, but I knew my Savior and loved being involved in the Men's Group at Moorpark Cornerstone. I made great connections t...
Tehachapi blood donors responded on Sept. 7 with the strongest turnout we've had in the three years of coordinating blood drives with our community partners. 90 people registered to donate blood, 10 of those were first time donors including a 16-year-old who came out with her mother. Houchin Community Blood Bank, Tehachapi Vineyard Church, Tehachapi Valley Health Care District, TVRPD and the City of Tehachapi have been working together to help fill the blood shortage in our community. On Sept....
The speaker at the Sept. 7 meeting of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council was Curt Hildebrand, Senior Vice President, Commercial Affairs for Hydrostor, Inc., a company based in Canada. Hildebrand introduced a new long-term, cost effective and emissions free energy storage facility the company plans to build in the Antelope Valley. Hydrostor is currently in the permitting process for the Willow Rock Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility to be located on 70 acres...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is excited to announce a “First Frightday Spooktacular” on Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring Halloween-themed artwork by its local artist members. Refreshments will be served, and as always the event is free. Oct. 7 also marks the “dead-line “ (excuse the pun) for community members to turn in their submissions for the annual Decorated Witches Hat Contest. A costume contest and awards for the hats will be held Oct. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with prizes and refreshments. Entry for these event...
For this review I have chosen two books that revolve around water, one a lake and one a river. In some respects they are very alike. Both contain mysteries. Both reflect life and death. In both the water holds secrets. The secrets draw groups of people into working together. The stories are both terrifying and tender. That is what they share on the surface. Yet, there are also so many differences. The first book, “The Big Dark Sky,” written by Dean Koontz takes the reader on a ride where adv...
Every time a home is sold, there's a very good chance that the lender is going to require a septic certification. Seeing as how a large number of homes in the Tehachapi valley and the high desert communities of Kern County are on septic, that means there are a lot of septic certifications currently being performed for buyers and sellers. Local plumber John Nelson, of John the Plumber, thought this would be a good time to address what exactly is involved in a septic certification. "We get...
