Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Most Tehachapi residents noticed that an empty, sagebrush-choked field at the intersection of Highway 202, Highline and Banducci Roads turned into a farm in 2018. The dry field became a green, irrigated pasture, and a vintage Airstream trailer was pulled in to serve as a farm stand selling fresh produce. Welcome to Brite Creek Farm! This thriving Tehachapi agrotourism destination is the result of hard work and farming expertise by the Shipman family: Jay and his wife Hannah, and their children...
The holiday season and what comes with it is a welcome distraction from the past 10 months of 2020. For families, every holiday season comes with the joy and entertainment of seeing colorful and bright decorations throughout Tehachapi neighborhoods. The City of Tehachapi has decided to sponsor a holiday decorating contest for both businesses and homes in the city limits. "Seeing all of the lights and decorations puts a smile on faces of all ages," said Greg Garrett Tehachapi City Manager....
Since the usual Veteran's Day events were canceled due to COVID-19, local veteran's groups found a way to make the day special...
On Saturday, November 14, Big Papa's Steakhouse hosted a vendor fair to raise funds for the local Wreaths Across America effort. Over 20 vendors displayed holiday gift ideas for local shoppers....
The Tehachapi Christmas tree has been lit and is now available for the public to take family photographs and welcome in the holiday season! In the past 15 years the official lighting of the Christmas tree at the Historic Depot in Downtown Tehachapi has followed the annual Christmas Parade and a visit by Santa. Due to the pandemic and restrictions on large gatherings the City of Tehachapi felt it was best to assemble the tree and light it without any announcement. "This has not been a normal...
The year 2020 has taken so much away from us – we've had to cancel or postpone parties, graduations, weddings, birthday celebrations and more. Yet, my heart remains hopeful that there is at least one constant in our community that we'll never cancel: kindness. Despite a continuing global pandemic, we still bear witness to inspirational acts of generosity. Our town is full of gracious people, who never turn away an opportunity to show love for our friends and neighbors – virus or no virus. Which...
Home Owners Association The Stallion Springs Home Owners Association held their annual meeting on November 14 on the lawn adjacent to the Community Center. The meeting had been delayed from June due to the Coronavirus. The board held an election of officers for the 2020-21 year. Nick Cunningham was elected president, Debbie Rodriguez was elected vice president, Lori Rodgers received the secretary nomination and Donnie Williams will be the treasurer. In 2020, the POA granted six $1,000...
Gallery 'N' Gifts will be all dressed up for the holidays at our December 4 First Friday. The Gallery's jewelers and stained glass artist will feature some of their beautiful new items. Come join us for a fabulous start to the holidays December 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd....
I first came to Tehachapi in 1967 when I was offered a job as the assistant signal supervisor in Tehachapi. My boss in Arizona told me about the opening, and my first question was "Where the hell is Tehachapi?" He told me to find it on a map and then let him know my decision the next day. I did find out where it was, and the area looked appealing to me, so I said yes. I had been raised in Arizona, but I was actually born in California – in North Hollywood on December 23, 1929. My Dad was origina...
One September, we left Tehachapi to go visit Dick's sister Helen Traina in Liggett, California. We brought our two dogs, Bingo and Penny. Bingo was a black lab cross with a grizzled face and she was 17 years old, pretty deaf and with stiff joints. We brought our travel trailer along with us to sleep in. We had been visiting outdoors one night, and Dick got ready to go to bed in the trailer and called Bingo to come with him. She nuzzled his leg and disappeared into the night. When Elaine came...
If you are not traveling to see relatives this Thanksgiving, yet are craving a homemade turkey dinner with all the fixings and without the fuss of doing it yourself, Kelcy's Restaurant located at 110 W. Tehachapi Blvd. has the solution for you. Owners Bill Lee and Virginia Sheridan have worked hard to create a comfortable, heated outdoor patio, just in time to allow folks to celebrate together in a safe manner. On Thanksgiving Day, Kelcy's will be serving a delicious homemade turkey dinner with...
Who needs Black Friday when you have Shop Small Saturday? Shop Small Saturday was started by American Express in 2010 as a response to the recession to help out small businesses that were struggling due to the economic downturn. The recession of that time can’t hold a candle to how the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt businesses, especially small businesses that don’t have the resources to hang on much longer. If ever there was a time that small business owners need your support, it’s now! Shop Small...
What may have seemed like an impossible dream in 2011 has almost become a reality. The dream of becoming an AVA designated wine growing region is about to be realized. An AVA designation or American Viticultural Area refers to a growing district with unique characteristics. The fact that Tehachapi is 4,000 feet above sea level is unique in itself but also the soils and climate enter into the equation as well. Bob Souza of the former Souza Family Vineyard filed the first application but was...
Adventist Health proudly accepted a significant donation that will support the upgrades in safety and function of our Mojave Medical Office. The donation of $45,000 will elevate healthcare in Mojave for the residents of this eastern Kern County community. "We certainly deserve to move on to this exciting new chapter: a new hospital in the region, a remodel and expansion of the California City Medical Office – and now, this generous investment in our Mojave Medical Office will provide a c...
On First Friday, December 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., On the Boulevard will be previewing their weekend Vendor Sale. Check out the eight to 10 vendors that will be showing their wares on Saturday and Sunday. The vendors will be showing a variety of items including jewelry, trains and Christmas items. On the Boulevard will be open December 5 and 6 during their regular hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday for shoppers to check out the vendors who will be displaying jewelry,...
We're nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page on this challenging year. However, we've still got a few weeks left, which means you have time to make some year-end financial moves that may work in your favor. Here are a few suggestions: • Add to your IRA. For the 2020 tax year, you can put in up to $6,000 to your traditional or Roth IRA, or $7,000 if you're 50 or older. If you haven't reached this limit, consider adding some money. You act...
The November monthly meeting of American Association of University happened to be Veterans Day, so it was most appropriate that guest speakers were two women who served in the US Army between 1975 and 1985. Nancy Piercy who lives in Tehachapi was joined by Donelle Evans who lives in Portland, Oregon. This long-distance meeting was possible because AAUW is meeting on Zoom while Covid restrictions are in effect. Both women joined the Army at an early age. Nancy was 20 years old and wanted to live overseas and see the sights and needed an income t...
Yolanda and Richard Durham moved to Tehachapi in May to be closer to their son and his family who are living in Tehachapi. For the last ten years the Durhams lived in Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley where they both were teachers. Now retired, sort of, Richard is working as a substitute teacher at Tehachapi High School while Yolanda has taken up sewing and knitting. Both Yolanda and Richard were raised in Manteca in Northern California. They were high school sweethearts and attended...
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....
Social security identifies a traumatic brain injury (TBI) under Listing 11.18. A TBI may result in neurological and mental impairments with a wide variety of post traumatic symptoms and signs. The rate and extent of recovery can be highly variable, and the long-term outcome may be difficult to predict in the first few months post-injury. Generally, the neurological impairment will stabilize more rapidly than any mental impairment and is why the look back period is three consecutive months....
Testing continues to be a crucial focal point for the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force as Kern County falls back to the state’s Tier 1 (Purple) level of restrictions. “This is a critical time for our County,” said Jay Tamsi, co-founder of the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force. “We need to ensure that our community stays safe and we work towards restoring our economy especially through this pandemic. Through testing and tracing we are able to slow the transmission rate having people...
It is with great sadness that I must tell you all that the Tehachapi Humane Society will be closing at the end of the year. It is mainly due to a lack of funds and volunteers. There is only a handful of women running it and it has been this way for years. We will not issue any more spay/neuter vouchers after November 30. Kern County Animal Services has some programs that will help fill the void left from our closure. K.C.A.S. has low income spay/neuter vouchers available for Kern County residents (living in unincorporated areas of the county)...
The California Living Museum (CALM) announced today that tickets are on sale online at www.calmzoo.org and in-person at Valley Strong Credit Union for the 18th annual HolidayLights. This year’s event will take place as a drive-thru experience. The event will return on Saturday, November 28 and run nightly through January 2, except on Christmas, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. (the last vehicle will be admitted at 8:30 p.m.). Passenger vehicles (no RVs, buses or limousines will be allowed) will embark on a m...
Deco Du Jour opens Tehachapi store Gina Dumania has lived in Tehachapi just shy of a year after relocating from Southern California last January. Upon getting acquainted with the community, she recognized a lack of offerings in an area she happens to specialize in, furniture and home furnishings. Gina, her mother Dorothy Dumania and Shawn Bineau decided to come together and partner in Deco Du Jour, a retail store offering popular styles from Los Angeles showrooms, including farmhouse rustic,...
The Red Kettle Campaign is one of the primary fundraising efforts of The Salvation Army. By volunteering to be a Bell-Ringer you are helping to raise the much-needed funds to support The Salvation Army services and programs throughout the year. All funds raised here in Tehachapi stay here in Tehachapi, and directly help local families in need. Many families here in Tehachapi have been hit especially hard due to COVID-19, and so the need for funding has grown as well. Volunteers could start ringi...
