Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Per Schrader, 72, passed away on October 7 at his home in Bear Valley, Tehachapi. He was born in Denmark on June 2, 1948, and immigrated with his parents to Canada in 1951 and then to the U.S. in 1954. Per graduated from Pasadena High School and entered an apprentice program at Lockheed Aircraft at the age of 18. He retired with 39 years at Lockheed. Per was greatly respected as an aircraft mechanic and spent many years as the crew chief on the U2 airplane. He was a generous man who contributed...
Divorce is common in our society, but that doesn't make it any easier to navigate. If you've recently finalized a divorce, you've likely been coping with uncertainty and tension, but you can still avoid turning an already difficult situation into one that's even more challenging. How? By making the right financial and investment moves, including the following: • Establish your separate financial presence. Even when you were married, you and your spouse might have maintained some separate a...
Written in 1972, Title IX is a ground breaking law that began an era of progress for women and girls, but more work is needed. This is the position of American Association of University Women, and it was further explained to Tehachapi Mountain Branch by Dr. Marian Stephens at the October General Meeting. Branch meetings are currently being held on Zoom. Dr. Stephens focused on the portion of the law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It covers men, women, boys and girls in educational institutions that receive federal funds. She...
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today released its 2020 Sustainability Report: Building Resilience. The annual report details ongoing efforts to advance the nation’s largest and greenest infrastructure project and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transportation. In the past year, the Authority has expanded efforts to deliver a system that maximizes benefits to underserved communities, protects natural resources and is a catalyst in the transition to a low-carbon e...
Have you felt prickles crawling across the back of your neck, your hair raising straight up on your arms? Perhaps you were watching a spooky movie or were feeling watched yourself, or having that feeling that someone was standing on your grave? Some books can produce those very same reactions. I have a few for you in this review. Just in time for All Hallows’ Eve. Winters are known to be cold in many locations around the globe. Extreme low temperatures freeze the ground hard and freeze whole l...
After a lifetime of witnessing paranormal experiences, Tehachapi resident G.E. Perlin began writing a novel. Writing began in 2015 while living in Seattle, Washington. This year, Perlin self-published the book titled, “The Dark of The Grey: Omnibus.” “We live in an amazing time where one is able to write a book and publish it themself,” he said. “I’m happy that I was able to do that and get my book out there as soon as it was done. I’m currently looking for an agent to represent me, and in ti...
Kern County Fire provided a class for CERT members wanting to complete their DSW Certification and need to update their FIRST AID/CPR credentials. The class was provided by grant funds. The class was held in Stallion Springs on Saturday, October 10. The training was conducted in the Corral Room, SS Community Center, and social distancing and facial masks were required. You may remember, this was originally scheduled for April, but was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The class was open to all...
Whether it is nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and errors of government regulation, or to take arms against a sea of troubles including not being able to serve clients or risk the possibility of catching a virus! While the question may not be as dramatic as a Shakespeare play, the consequences can be. We're living in a difficult time, governments and businesses are walking a tightrope trying to determine what's the best balance in the world of COVID. The rules of the game are constantly...
