Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Federal and state governments have spent extraordinary sums in response to the economic toll inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic. At some point it is likely that governments will look for ways to increase revenue to compensate for this spending and increase income taxes as a result. That's why it might be a good time to think about ways to help reduce your taxable income. Here are three potential sources of tax-free income to consider. Roth IRA Contributions to a Roth IRA are made with after-tax...
Some years ago, I wrote an article for The Loop newspaper entitled "Only a bootlegger's daughter." I'd like to add a few facts to that long ago piece. Since I was but five years old when Prohibition ended in December 1933, my memories are in the form of my eldest brother's recollections of those days and my parents' oft-told stories. Still and all, it was a time of unrest in this country what with the Great Depression taking its toll, the speakeasies and the illegal sale of liquor. Congress...
"Ah, the labor I love," said Marc Nail, winemaker for Tehachapi Winery. "The wine maker prepares 10 months for the start of harvest, waiting patiently for the grapes to ripen. Then it starts – harvest time. Long hours turn into long days, which become a month, then two with no days off. Harvest begins before sunrise with arrival at the winery around 8 a.m. Everyone is busy cleaning and sanitizing the equipment. Everything is stainless steel or food grade materials – conveyors, destemmer, sor...
Kern County Aging and Adult Services is looking for seniors (60 years or older) and individuals with disabilities wanting to learn how to use tech devices such as an iPad, tablet, laptop or smartphone. The Department has assigned staff to provide training on how to use these devices as well as applications such as Facebook, Uber, Doordash, video conferencing and online banking. This is a free program to seniors 60 and above, as well as individuals with a disability, space is limited. Please...
It’s been a rough summer in the retail world as we’ve seen many of our favorite stores and businesses close temporarily, or shorten hours or go out of business completely. It’s been a rocky time for all of them. It’s also been a confusing and difficult time for consumers, as we don’t know what is going to happen next so we might put off that special purchase altogether to “wait and see.” Everyone is feeling a bit challenged these days. Tehachapi Treasure Trove is offering a solution to h...
Dick Lawyer, one of our very good friends and a big part of Mojave Airport's flying history, passed away on November 12, 2005. It was just the month before that Dick flew Flight Systems F-100F at Mojave Airport for FTA and Jeremy Mosher of Jet Photos captured this photo. Dick's wife, Gayle, emailed to tell me that they wouldn't be able to make the Veterans Day Ceremony that year because he was going elk hunting. I received a call from their close friend and neighbor, GaIL Knight, that morning...
CalTrans District 9 officials hosted a half hour digital public meeting on October 6 outlining the Rosamond-Mojave Rehabilitation Project slated to begin construction on Highway 14 in late October/early November. Members of the public were encouraged to ask questions and voice their concerns about the project. The managing parties of the Rosamond-Mojave Rehab Project were introduced and a general overview of the project presented. SB-1 transportation funds are financing the project. The eight...
Michael George, Valley Strong Credit Union's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, has announced his departure, effective Oct. 23. He plans to remain in the area and is expected to join another local company. George, who has been with the credit union for more than 25 years, led the organization's transition to a state charter and subsequent name change earlier this year. Valley Strong Credit Union operates 12 branches, including two in Tulare County, serving more than 150,000...
Drive with care, the elk and deer are enjoying the fall. They are out roaming the fields and roads getting ready for winter. The lake is a good place for a drink and a bath to cool off from the hot weather. Be careful while driving through the area. They may be crossing the roads in groups or playing follow the leader with short distances between them. Also, watch out for people watching them from stopped cars. Where are you getting informed? "One of my main goals as General Manager is to keep...
On October 5, the City of Tehachapi began the West Park sidewalk project that will make the area near the Little League fields on D Street safer and easier for both the adults and kids to navigate. The Tehachapi City Council approved the grant-funded project earlier in the summer....
You might have just accepted that an oil filter change needs to occur every time you swap out the oil in your car or truck engine. The reason why you need to replace your oil filter goes beyond taking money out of your pocket, however, as this crucial component plays an important role in making sure your motor lasts as long as possible. Let’s take a look at what oil filters do, and why they need to be swapped out at regular intervals to preserve your vehicle’s performance. What does an oil filter do? When you change the oil on your car at the...
Beginning in October, Oak Tree Art and Antiques will be featuring the art of longtime Tehachapi resident Helen McAllister. McAllister and her husband moved to Tehachapi in 1990 from Los Angeles where Helen worked as a behaviorist with the L.A. County schools. She has a degree in art from Cal State University. Soon after moving to Tehachapi, McAllister began doing paintings of the Tehachapi Depot and a winter snow street scene highlighting Kelcy's Restaurant. These two paintings, plus others,...
The wildfires in 2017 were costly for homeowners and insurance companies alike. Moody's reported insurance losses at over 12.3 billion dollars. Unfortunately, the fires the following year were worse in terms of personal loss and insurance loss. More than 100 people lost their lives in the 15 fires in California in 2018 including the Camp and Woolsey fires. The insurance industry lost 24 billion dollars in those California fires and this year the human loss and suffering and financial loss will...
If you've lived in your home for an extended period of time, you may not know where your tank is located. Even if you purchased recently and there was an inspection done you might not have been given a map or you've lost it. Many homeowners think that the county has records as to where their tank is located but this is not true. Yes, the tank location is usually noted on the building plans but many times builders will end up putting it in a different location. If you don't know where your tank i...
"Should I refinance?" "I heard rates have dropped!" "Can I lower my payment?" Questions like these are heard often as a Mortgage Advisor, especially in times like these when news about historically low interest rates is BIG NEWS, and in conversations near and far. Everywhere we turn, people are benefiting from this amazing opportunity to refinance their homes in order to obtain lower payments, shorten their loan terms, make home improvements, remove, or reduce mortgage insurance – the list of be...
On Sunday, October 4, a flagpole near the entrance of Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Hospital was dedicated to former Tehachapi Mayor Ed Grimes. Buddy and Nikki Cummings, who made the dedication possible, were joined by the Grimes family, their friends and other members of the community. According to Grimes' widow, Ruthie, this all came about from the grand opening hospital tour she took along with Nikki Cummings. Ruthie remembered saying, "Ed would have loved this. He always wanted to be a p...
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....
Dr. Marian Stephens will speak at the October 14 meeting of AAUW Tehachapi Mountain Branch about the importance Title IX. American Association of University Women strongly supports Title IX, a ground breaking law which has achieved progress for girls. She is disappointed the US Department of Education has recently taken steps to dismantle many provisions of Title IX. Dr. Stephens has over 45 years of experience in the field of education. She was an administrator for 27 years and served as superintendent for ten years. Since retiring from...
Halloween is not canceled at the California Living Museum (CALM). This year, the 37-year-old zoo will host Howl, Screech and Pumpkin Week, October 24 and 25 and October 28 to 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Normal CALM admission applies: Adults – $10; Seniors (60+) – $7; Children (3-12) – $6; Children 2 and under – free; and, of course, CALM members are always free. While this year’s event will be a bit different than CALM’s annual Boo at the Zoo, which normally takes place in October, ghosts and...
The Kern County Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years – to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” This campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe....
Tehachapi Community Church is hosting a drive through Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday October 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Load up your costumed kids and come to 100 East E St., where our volunteers will be handing out candy from a socially safe distance. Approach the church from E St., turn into the one-way parking lot, stay in your vehicle, receive your treats, drive to the exit and leave via the alley. All are welcome!...
For several years Steve and Joanna Chambreau lived in the Silver Lakes community near Helendale, California, a small community in the desert near Victorville. It was an ideal location as long as they had the company of family there. When family members moved away, Steve and Joanna began to rethink their location. They decided to look for a nice, friendly community that was still close to Steve’s work at Edwards Air Force Base. Then they discovered Tehachapi and made the move in April – not lon...
Halloween is an exciting time of year, but this year Halloween might look a little bit different. That doesn't mean it won't be fun though! The Tehachapi Library has been working with local, downtown businesses to put together a Monster Hunt. The monster hunters at the library need help. There are monsters loose downtown, and we need someone to help us find them all. Starting October 21, you can pick up information on where these monsters might be lurking. You could walk around downtown to find...
Whether it's water, soda, wine or coffee, liquids and laptops don't mix. At least, not successfully. If you spill some liquid on your laptop, the first thing to do is turn it off by holding down the power button for at least 10 seconds and unplugging it from the wall. If you can remove the battery from your laptop, do that. Now, open the computer and put it upside down like a tent. If you're lucky, you'll get a mini rainfall or possibly a less-spectacular leaking around the edges of your laptop....
You've no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem won't go away anytime soon – but you can take steps to defend yourself. Here are a few suggestions: • Use multifactor authentication or other extra security options with online accounts. Many of your online accounts offer extra security by giving you the option to prove your identity in diffe...
