Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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At the Nov. 6 City Council meeting, Chief Richard Standridge introduced two new police officers prior to being sworn in by Mayor Michael Davies. Officer Michael Gregorio comes to Tehachapi from Nevada County where he worked in the jail. Gregorio was pinned by his father Ed. Reserve Officer Robert Haymond comes from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Haymond was pinned by his wife Connie. Haymond is a commercial pilot with Air Force training, so will be a reserve officer as he may be ca...
At the Nov. 1 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) regular meeting, Mark Olson, Executive Vice President of Pacific Steel Group, updated attendees on the seismic-grade recycling rebar manufacturing mill Pacific Steel plans to be operational in Mojave by 2026. The new mill would be the first to produce reinforcing steel in California, drastically reducing the need to import rebar from Washington, Oregon and other parts of the country and world, as is the state’s current practice. Rebar is used in the construction and r...
Kids from the Tehachapi Mountain 4-H Club have been representing our community at California's State Fairs and numerous other livestock shows throughout the year. This summer Cassie Smith competed at the California State Fair in the prestigious Master Showmanship Competition. After winning at the Kern County Fair, Joshua Borst will represent Tehachapi again at the California State Fair in 2024 in the Master Showmanship Competition. Raising animals and competing is only a small part of what 4-H...
A fine and memorable man left the Tehachapi Valley recently with the loss of Ronald Wayne Depew, 74, who passed away at his Tehachapi home on October 25 following a brief illness. Ron was friendly, big-hearted bear of a man with great love for his family, friends, Tehachapi and life in general. He believed you could do a lot of good in this world and still have fun doing it. Ron embodied the Italian phrase "Vivere la dolce vita," which means "Living the sweet life." Ron spent his career in...
One of the hardiest and most ornamental vines you can plant in the Tehachapi Mountains is Virginia Creeper, an attractive plant that is native to the Eastern and Midwestern states. It is found in the wild as far west as Texas and Utah, but grows very well all the way to the Pacific states. It is known for its shiny, five-fingered leaflets that are bright green in spring and summer but then turn brilliant shades of red and burgundy in autumn. Virginia Creeper is a climber that can reach...
The Albertsons Companies Foundation has been running their "Nourishing Neighbors" charitable program for nearly 20 years. At Albertsons registers, shoppers can choose to donate to charity on the card reader machines with every transaction. These funds get processed into gift cards that local charities then distribute to those in need. Tehachapi's Albertsons has a long-standing partnership with The Salvation Army, and so far this year the Tehachapi community has raised over $7,000. On Nov. 21,...
"We are thankful for our friendly customers, who give us so much in return," Kellie Dudevoir, owner of Canine Creek, reflects. Thanksgiving is just around the corner; don't forget your pets in the festivities! Canine Creek is located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. 5, in Tehachapi....
United Pegasus Foundation has been operating in Tehachapi since 1998. The organization was founded in 1994 by Helen Meredith, an avid horsewoman, with the mission to save retired racehorses from being sold for slaughter and to adopt out as many as possible. The original location of United Pegasus was Helen's backyard but moved to Mira Loma in 1995. In 1998 they purchased 20 acres in Cummings Valley and 15 acres in Hemet, California. Both were consolidated into the Tehachapi facility from 2002 to...
I confess that when I was young, I was not able to hide my joy at discovering a person who was gullible. Gullible means someone is easily persuaded to believe, and belief is a crucial element when teasing. If someone isn't gullible teasing is ineffective. I also believe being gullible is a matter of how skeptical you are and how much of an authority you think the perpetrator of the action is. It is also a matter of how much teasing takes place in a family. I know my family teased us from an earl...
At the Nov. 6 City Council meeting, Police Chief Richard Standridge told the Council that the Tehachapi Police Department currently has only one allocated Police Lieutenant position. Given the likelihood of commercial growth over the next few years and an assessment of the potential future growth of the city, Standridge proposed the hiring of a second Lieutenant position. Standridge also noted that while Tehachapi takes great pride in being the best and safest city in Kern County, the city has...
Fall is officially here! The leaves are turning colors and floating (or maybe whipping is a better word these days) through the air with all the Santa Ana wind we have been experiencing. What better way to celebrate fall but to bake an Apple Pie Cake and drink a warm Mulled Cider? Well, A Taste of Tehachapi has just the thing. The Apple Pie Cake mix is loaded with organically grown gala apples, organic Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cardamon. All you add is eggs, oil and a couple...
Just about the time I retired earlier this year, a friend of mine sold his brick-and-mortar business. But he started the same business online and absolutely loves it! He says he's doubled his business, doesn't have to contend with the servicing and basically sets the client up with the product and then steps back. I can understand from a business perspective how this might be appealing, but what about the customer service we all grew up with as consumers and as small business owners? I get that...
I love things you discover when you take a walk. On Oct. 28, my friend and I had just finished lunch and decided to take a walk downtown. We figured it would be a nice way to digest our food. What we didn’t know was that we would discover a wonderful, serendipitous, entertaining and delightful event. This walk had taken us to where the Tehachapi Pops Orchestra was putting on their Halloween Spooktacular. We were invited in and completely taken by how all the decorations and musical instruments had modernized what used to be the old Moose Lodge....
The California Living Museum (CALM) announced that tickets for the award- winning HolidayLights are now on sale at www.calmzoo.org. This year, the event is returning to its original format as a walk-thru event after three years as a drive-thru experience. HolidayLights will kick-off on Saturday, Nov. 25 and run nightly through Dec. 30, except on Christmas, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. According to CALM Director Meg Maitland, based on community feedback CALM felt it was time to bring the event back inside...
Universal Hydrogen's De Havilland Canada Dash-8-300 aircraft was the star of Plane Crazy Saturday on Oct. 21 at Mojave Air & Space Port at Rutan Field. A beautiful, calm and warm day greeted all attendees who were thrilled to see "Lightning McClean" parked front and center on the ramp. The cowling was off of the powertrain so everyone could gather around and ask questions. Universal Hydrogen website states: "Fueling carbon free flight!" Hydrogen is a true zero-carbon fuel. It is made from water...
On Oct. 15, The Loop newspaper hosted a pie baking contest at the annual Tehachapi Apple Festival. We would like to thank the bakers of this year's competition; five pies were submitted. A special thank you goes to our four judges, Police Chief Richard Standridge, Blair Budai, Tehachapi Arts Commission Secretary Laura Dreyer, and Tehachapi Mayor Michael Davies. They went above and beyond to make a difficult decision. A three-way tie for second place led to a second helping of pie before voting...
On Nov. 4, Earl's V-Twin Motorcycle Services hosted a Bike Night. There was music, vendors, food, free haircuts by Moe, and a large turnout of motorcycles and motorcycle enthusiasts....
On Oct. 28, Tehachapi POPS Orchestra held their Spooktacular Halloween Concert at the new Tehachapi Adult Daycare Healthcare Center in downtown. It was an excellent afternoon of spooky music and family fun, featuring T-POPS' premier of "A Bull in Chinatown" Radio play....
Hans Kahl of Gold Coast Station hosted their 8th annual car show on Oct. 29....
Tired of that old shower? Are you on a budget? Call AEQ Plumbing today for a free estimate at (661) 305-4019. They offer affordable bathroom remodels. Whether you're only inquiring or need help on an existing project, AEQ Plumbing has got you covered!...
The pine live edge countertops have been installed and the kitchen is ready to go! Check out their beautiful custom creations at www.mountaindogmillworks.com....
...to be thinking about the holidays! We have a national day of thankfulness coming up, and I am especially grateful this year for all of your support and the wonderful interactions we've had with our clients at Blooms. We appreciate you. With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away and Christmas right behind, now is a great time to order your holiday centerpieces. In addition to having several Thanksgiving centerpiece options posted on our social media pages for you to choose from, we are always...
Tehachapi American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 recently welcomed members of Auxiliary District 15 for the official visit of Department of California Auxiliary President, Glenda Schultz. Those in attendance enjoyed a delicious brunch followed by reports of what each of the Units in the District are accomplishing. Madam President Glenda shared information on her special project "Be The One" for veteran suicide prevention. Some of the ways we can help include asking a veteran how they are doing,...
The Desert Rose Garden Club was at Inspiration Walk battling the goat heads again. Garden Club members and local volunteers keep the walk clean and weed free. You will find: trees, flowers, cactus, native grasses and wildflowers. All planted and maintained with care. Inspiration Walk was envisioned by the DRGC and has become a very peaceful place to visit with the family or to take a nice quiet walk by yourself. Inspiration Walk is located between The Remembrance Rose Garden and the lake in...
