Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On November 17, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered Kern, and 40 other California counties, back into the most economically restrictive Purple Tier. These 41 counties represent 95 percent of our state's population. COVID-19 infection rates have been increasing all across the country, moving largely in an east to west direction. California counties have been monitored by the Governor's Office and the CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) using three metrics: Case Rates, Testing Positivity Rates and an...
I get along very well with the English language as it's the only language I learned to speak. A smattering of Spanish words have crept into my vocabulary my having grown up with the Spanish speaking population here in Tehachapi and elsewhere. I paid attention during English classes in school; really, I did. How I missed the part about split infinitives, I'll never know. Also, how I never missed the "missing of them" I certainly do not know. It all started in the BeeKay Theatre during a movie wit...
Local BMX racer Kayden Gonzales has finally been able to return to race events after track closures. Like so many other events for athletes, BMX tracks have only been allowed to hold practice and clinics the last few months. The California State Games, which is one the largest Olympic style of events for California Youth to compete in, has cancelled many sporting events but did hold the BMX race competition October 16 at Kearney Mesa BMX Track in San Diego. Kayden competes in the 11-year-old Int...
Local volunteers who coordinate the program at Mojave Cemetery are finalizing modified plans for the wreath laying event to take place safely as scheduled. Locally, volunteers supporting Wreaths Across America at Mojave Cemetery have been working hard to ensure that the 500 service members buried there will indeed be honored again this year with the placement of live, balsam veterans’ wreaths as part of National Wreaths Across America Day 2020. This year, the ceremonies that are held across t...
At their November 12 meeting, the Tehachapi Rotary Club welcomed to their online meeting Don Grafton, Solar General Manager for BHE Renewables. Grafton was joined by Paulette Rush, BHE's community relations specialist. Berkshire Hathaway is the parent corporation of BHE Energy and BHE Renewables is a division of BHE Energy. Grafton said that 10 years ago wind energy locally produced about nine megawatts of power compared with the over 3,000 megawatts that is produced today. BHE began the Pinon...
The members and affiliates of our Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors were recently very saddened to learn that the Executive Vice President of the Fresno Association of Realtors passed away on October 1, 2020 only a couple of weeks after learning he had contracted a very aggressive form of thyroid cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Donna, as well as numerous friends and relatives. Mr. Lozano was only fifty years old at the time of his demise. Gerard was born May 11, 1970 in Fresno to...
Car alignment might feel like a set-it-and-forget-it maintenance item. The reality, though, is that rough roads, potholes and worn-out suspension components can all conspire to pull your vehicle’s alignment out of spec. Fortunately, there are a number of signs that your vehicle may have an alignment issue. When you discover one, you usually can get to a garage well before your vehicle incurs serious damage. Let’s take a look at three symptoms that indicate an alignment problem. 1. Uneven tire wear This is the big one — the most common clue...
In this year of COVID-19 and "red tiers" and "purple tiers" it's sometimes hard for businesses to keep up with the demands of staying open. All this while making sure customers and employees are safe. This opening and closing makes it even more important to shop locally. Local businesses bring desperately needed jobs to the community. Many businesses have done an incredible job maintaining employees with government help such as the Payroll Protection Plan and a local plan administered by the...
The Tehachapi Arts Commission is planning two linked events that promise to attract nationally recognized plein-air artists to the area, Commission member Jim Wilson told the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi Nov. 11. "It will be the biggest art event ever in Tehachapi," Wilson said. "It will highlight professional artists from around the country." Forty plein-air ("open air") artists have been invited to come to Tehachapi for a week in May to begin work on paintings that will be featured at a ticketed...
The City of Tehachapi is continuing to sponsor community blood drives with two events scheduled for December in cooperation with Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District (TVRPD). Each month since the COVID-19 crises began, two blood drives have been held as Houchin Community Blood Blank (HCBB), TVRPD and the City of Tehachapi have worked together to help save lives through the donation of blood. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TVRPD West Park...
"Santa Claus at the Depot" has been a popular Christmas tradition in Tehachapi for a number of years welcoming parents to have their child's picture taken with Santa during December. However, this year the Friends of the Tehachapi Depot has regrettably decided to cancel the event. We want to keep our visitors and volunteers safe during the Pandemic, and social distancing cannot be maintained under the circumstances. We are hopeful, however, that Santa will be able make a visit to our Depot next...
“Get this animal filthy! When we gave our K9 an ergonomic design capable of carving through the most rugged terrain without your body taking a beating, we didn’t expect you to stick it in a corner of the garage to preserve its prettiness,” from www.Kioti.com. Kioti Tractor is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and Europe. Daedong Industrial Compaåny, Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. Daedong-USA, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd. spec...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause suffering throughout Kern County, The Rotary Foundation has stepped up to provide additional disaster relief. The Rotary Foundation (TRF) has donated $6,240 to assist those in need of food within our region. This amount is in addition to the donation earlier this year of $9,036 provided by TRF and by the Rotary District 5240 Charitable Foundation for Kern County. These new funds will be used to purchase food for those in need and will be delivered and...
Turn off your notifications Whether it's your phone, tablet, or computer, notifications can cause a constant stream of beeps, boops, and ringtones at all times of the day. By default, notifications are on for built-in apps and anything you download from the App Store or Google Play. Think about it. Do you want or need your device (phone, tablet, or computer) continually letting you know that someone somewhere posted something, published a new article, or that you got a new email that's probably...
Harold Albert Philip, Jr. "Snake" was born on February 22, 1935 in Santa Monica, California. He was the only child of Harold Albert and Isabel Marie Phillip. He was raised in Santa Monica, through grade school. His parents moved to Torrance, California before he entered 7th grade. Snake picked up his nickname while playing football at Torrance High School. He played positions of both wide receiver and defensive lineman. From the way he ran when carrying the ball down the field, one of the other...
Born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, just months before the United States entered World War II, Alex Athans and his eight siblings (Alex was No. 6) were first generation Americans whose parents had emigrated from Greece in the early 20th Century. In 1915, Alex's mother had crossed the Atlantic on a vessel that stopped to pick up survivors of the RMS Lusitania, torpedoed and sunk in 18 minutes by a German U-boat. Alex's parents settled in Chicago, and it was there that they met (both parents would live...
I find myself a bit overwhelmed with the sadness in the world today, not to mention my own struggles with downsizing and moving, nor to mention the loss of my dog Bailey recently, so sometimes it seems to take a bit of an extra effort to find the bright side, to find the things to be thankful for, to find the goodness and the light. Actually, this has been one heck of a year for everyone, and the challenges and hardships seem to be topmost on everyone's minds these days. But the good news is, no...
On November 3, the City of Tehachapi’s Finance Department was notified they had been honored with the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award recognizes government organizations that go beyond the basic requirements in annual reports to aid in transparency and full disclosure. The GFOA has been awarding state and local governments since 1945 to recognize excellence in annual financial reporting. “I co...
Volunteers critical for accurate count, efforts to address homelessness. Plans in place to address COVID-19 concerns. The Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative (BKRHC) has launched a county-wide effort to recruit 500 volunteers for the 2021 Point in Time Count, to be held on January 27, 2021. The annual PIT Count provides a snapshot view of homelessness in Kern County. Results from the PIT Count are used to apply for federal and state grant funding and ensure the proper allocation of resources and energy to address homelessness in...
Valley Strong Credit Union is excited to announce the opening of its newest branch, within the Kern High School District’s Career Technical Education Center (CTEC), located at 7301 Old River Rd. The new CTEC Branch is a full-service facility, offering traditional banking, mobile and online banking assistance, ATM access and more! This location is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has a 24-hour drive-up ATM. The CTEC Branch is the sixth Valley Strong Student Credit Union l...
My dear husband of 23 years passed on October 23 of natural causes. He will be greatly missed by so many. He knew the Lord and was a good man to everyone. He was kind and he was gentle. He drove trucks for more than 20 years for the teamsters, local 848. He was especially thrilled when he bought his own truck: a Peterbuilt with "Grandpa's Trucking" on the door. Everyone knew him as "Grandpa" with the beautiful Peterbuilt, the big Texas bumper, and those tall stacks. He drove bottom dumps in the...
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund (WGF), a Leadership Initiative of Kern Community Foundation, announces approximately $60,000 in grant allocations in its 14th competitive grant cycle, with the maximum individual award being $25,000. Organizations interested in applying should have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation or a fiscal sponsor. All organizations seeking funds must have a presence in Kern County, benefit women and/or girls in Kern County, and meet Kern Community Foundation’s eligibility guide...
Thanksgiving is a banner day and one of those holidays that just seem to stick out in my days covering sports. While the optimal day is relaxing with family and friends, maybe assisting in the meal preparation itself and being simply thankful for all we have, this holiday was always important to me, especially given my life on the road. When I was a basketball announcer this was the beginning of the very-busy travel season. My time at Cal State Bakersfield meant plenty of November/December road...
On Veteran’s Day, Bear Valley Springs was blessed with pleasant weather, which brought out more than 100 people who gathered at the Veteran’s Memorial, Cub Lake. It was hosted by the Bear Valley Springs Veteran’s Association to honor our veterans and to observe the adding of nine plaques to the Pillars of Honor. These plaques recognize veterans who have lived in our community and since passed on. The service opened with Commander Martin Hernandez giving an introduction, the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem, beautifully rendered by B...
John Edward Hilliker, 64, of Tehachapi, passed away October 17 at his home. John was born July 26, 1956, in Montebello, California, to the late William and Carole Hilliker. In 1967, the Hilliker family moved to the Antelope Valley. John attended local schools while participating in Pop Warner football and Pony League baseball. He graduated from Quartz Hill High School in 1974. On September 18, 1982, John married Denise Lund. They were blessed with three children. This year they had just...
