Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 48
On any given day you can see about 60 to 80 trains within a 24-hour period passing through Tehachapi. Trains march up and down the 2.5% grade, some of which reach more than a mile in length, with oil tank cars, grain cars, gravel cars and freshly cut wood – all kinds of products that are needed to build or power our country. On Oct. 16, we had an historic BNSF Office Car Special train with VIP folks on board. I saw about 11 of the most beautiful silver passenger cars from the 1940s and 1950s. BN...
Get ready for a winter wonderland at Simply Perfect Gifts and Decor. Our highly anticipated Christmas reveal will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29. If you're a fan of festive décor, you won't want to miss it. From adorable snowmen and whimsical gnomes to classic nativities, angelic figures and enchanting nutcrackers, we have something for everyone. Two favorite displays are our enchanting snow globe collection and ornament wall. These exquisite pieces capture the magic of the season. From snowy...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are all busy making plans with family, checking school schedules and looking forward to a bit of time off of work. Here in the Blooms flower studio, we are planning some gorgeous Thanksgiving centerpieces, and it has caused me to stop and wander down memory lane just a bit. Thanksgiving for me evokes fond memories of family. We would gather at grandpa and grandma's house and by lunchtime, it would be bursting at the seams with uncles, aunts, cousins...
Stress can make us feel sick and even shorten our lives. How we react to things around us affects every part of our body. Think about when you get mad, where do you feel that in your body? Are you the person who gets sick to your stomach? Tightens your neck? What do you do? Our nervous system controls all our organs and glands. It's protected by a strong layer called the dura mater and is nourished by a special fluid called cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). This fluid gives our nerves the nutrients...
This article mainly pertains to the newer Apple Macbooks. I wanted to touch base on this topic as I've had several conversations about it with some of my Mac customers. Here is a scenario: One of my customers called to complain that they were almost out of storage space on their Macbook/Macbook Pro laptops, and were wanting to upgrade their hard drive, possibly a 1 or 2TB drive. After looking up the specs of their Macbook, I unfortunately had to inform them that it is not possible to upgrade...
Q: My husband died recently and I need the transfer the property into my name. How do I do that if my name is not on the deed? I thought since I am the surviving spouse I can just transfer the property into my name. A: Remember, this information is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you need direction on what procedure to use in your case. Fortunately there is a simple solution. But it does require a court order. According to "How To Probate and Estate in California" by NOLO, any...
The first offering for the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society 2024-25 Concert Season is from the award winning Akropolis Reed Quintet. RCMS is pleased to be able to bring this exciting and dynamic group to the Ridgecrest music loving community for the first time at 4 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Ridgecrest Methodist Church, 639 N. Norma St. Founded in 2009, Akropolis will perform both traditional as well as some new and exciting pieces. Akropolis in its collaboration with poets, a metal fabricator,...
Tehachapi resident, dentist Dr. Randy Kam, has been invited to walk the Blue Jacket Fashion show on Nov. 13, during L.A. Fashion Week. Despite his nerves about hitting the runway, Kam cracked jokes about how he was going to perform the iconic "Blue Steel" look from the film "Zoolander." Created by fashion designer Frederick Anderson and marketer Laura Miller, the nonprofit event partnered with Zero Prostate Cancer to raise money and bring awareness to the disease. For Kam this show isn't just ab...
Earlier this year, the Bear Valley Community Services District unanimously passed a resolution proclaiming Bear Valley Springs a Purple Heart Community. Following the ceremonious installation of the Purple Heart Community sign just inside the front gate, a group of citizens stepped forward with a desire to create a Purple Heart Honor Garden. This group of passionate citizens has coordinated its efforts with the Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association, the Bear Valley Community Services...
Shirley Ann Peters, a long-time resident of Tehachapi, passed away on Oct. 14, one day shy of her 89th birthday. At Shirley's request, no service will be held. Shirley was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on Oct. 15, 1935. She was the youngest of 12 children in the Frank and May Terrel family of Follett, Texas. Her parents passed away when Shirley was young and she moved to Tehachapi where she was raised in the loving family of Lawrence and Colleen Redelsperger, who was Shirley's sister. She is a...
At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it's always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts in your salary, you at least have the potential to keep up with inflation - but what happens when you retire? As a retiree, what can you do to cope with the rising cost of living? Here are a few suggestions: • Keep some growth potential in your investment portfolio. During your retirement years, you may want to move your p...
In recognition of the significant contributions of local credit unions to the community, the Kern County Board of Supervisors has officially proclaimed Thursday, Oct. 17, as "Credit Union Day" in Kern County. This proclamation was presented by 1st District Supervisor Phillip Peters and was formally accepted by Sierra Network of the California Credit Union League Chairperson Chris Lowe during the Board of Supervisors' morning session on Oct. 8. Representatives from AltaOne Federal Credit Union,...
We are proud to welcome Kam Kreations Kam Kreations is the work of Karen Munson. A resident of Bear Valley and our newest vendor/artist here at the Arts Center. Using her talent, art skills and attention to detail Karen creates unique and beautiful floral and ribbon wreaths for all seasons and events. Our newest class: pressed flowers One of our newer artists, Jamie Barnes, will be teaching two classes creating wonderful pressed flower arrangements. The first on Saturday, Nov. 2 will be a fall...
The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All successful donors will receive a special Halloween-themed glow-in-the-dark t-shirt from Houchin. HCBB is partnering with Tehachapi Vineyard Church, Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District and the City of Tehachapi to offer the community a chance to give back by donating blood. The drive will be held at Tehachapi Vineyard Church, located at 502 E. Pinon St. To...
Custom live edge pine kitchen and island with Caribbean Blue river. Call Mountain Dog Millworks or go to their website to have them help you create your custom space. www.mountaindogmillworks.com or (661) 972-9095....
This month, as part of our continued examination of the wellness wheel and practices that support balance as a key to well-being, we will be exploring environmental wellness, the practice of living in a way that supports your well-being and the health of the planet. Environmental self-care is the practice of taking care of your environment. Whether we realize it or not, the spaces that we inhabit play a significant role in our well-being. Environments include our homes, schools, workplace,...
The Desert Rose Garden Club of California City has added a new iris bed to the walking path at Inspiration Walk. Adjacent to the Remembrance Rose Garden and some big pine trees, it will be a gorgeous new place to enjoy the tranquility of the park. The iris planted is called What a Circus. Also being planted is Huckleberry Fudge, Tijuana Taxi, Dauntless, Engagement Ring, Swirling Skirts, Good Morning Beautiful, Glitter Gulch and Red Dirt Road. Next up is a 10’ by 10’ area that will be planted this January with wild bird seed. If you’re a bird...
Tehachapi residents can now enjoy a "Certified Healthy" meal at Mango Haus Lounge. Owners Johnny and Karen Diaz's focus has been to show residents that healthy food can taste great. Along with their Bakersfield location, Mango Haus, Mango Haus Lounge was recently included in the Certified Healthy Program, by the Kern County Department of Public Health Services, making it the first restaurant in Tehachapi with this designation. Their hope is to create a "new movement" within the restaurants, by...
As winter approaches, keeping your home warm and cozy becomes a priority. One of the most effective ways to enhance insulation and reduce heating costs is through the right window treatments. Here's a look at some of the best options to help keep the cold out during the chilly months. 1. Cellular shades Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, are a top choice for winter insulation. Their unique design features air pockets that trap heat, providing an extra layer of insulation against...
Summer has faded and autumn has returned to the Tehachapi Valley, bringing with it the annual spectacle of thousands upon thousands of migrating Turkey Vultures. Day after day, these big black birds soar through Tehachapi Pass on their journey southward. The vultures hitch rides on thermals to gain elevation, circling as they ascend rising columns of warm air like an invisible spiral staircase. This flight behavior is known as "kettling," for the way the jumbled circling birds look as though...
Hollyhocks are one of the few ornamental flowers that naturalize so well in the Tehachapi Mountains that they can thrive without any care or supplementary watering – you can often see beautiful examples of them growing on roadsides, vacant lots or other neglected areas. They are among the first flowering species to have been cultivated in gardens, and there are references to them in literature that date back hundreds of years. They are considered one of the prime choices for traditional c...
On Nov. 1, TehachaSleep will open at our new location at 831 Tucker Rd., Tehachapi Town Center (near SaveMart and Rite Aid)! We will be introducing new furniture, as well. All the major brands you want will be available, including: Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-pedic, Spring-Pedic, Mlily and more! We also have the largest selection of adjustable bases in Tehachapi. TehachaSleep will be open at 112 E. Tehachapi Blvd. until Oct. 31. See you soon!...
Truth #1: a reverse mortgage is a loan A reverse mortgage offers a way to take equity out of your home and continue to own and live in the home. The lender will make some of your equity available to you either as cash, payouts or as a line of credit. In exchange, at the end of the loan, you will owe the lender the amount you borrowed with interest. Reverse mortgage borrowers may continue living in their homes without making monthly mortgage payments as long as they also continue to uphold the...
Although it is a difficult conversation, I always encourage families to discuss end of life decisions, even if they are a young family. The truth is, tomorrow is not promised to anyone of any age. Informing loved ones of your wishes, even if it's only verbal, can alleviate a great deal of stress on them should you pass unexpectedly. Too often I have sat with families who have no clue what their loved one wished for in their end-of-life decisions. This, on many occasions, has led to squabbling...
Well, it's time to let people know about the care of living Christmas trees! A living Christmas tree is a live tree which comes in a container planted in soil. People like them because they are beautiful inside and after the holiday, you don't throw them away, you plant it in your own yard. So, it saves you money! Living trees have a good chance of surviving the move from indoors to the landscape. Unsure how to care for a living Christmas tree? Here are a few tips: 1. The tree should not be kept...
