Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Voyager story is one of great emotion, courage, vision and adventure and is often referred to as "aviation's last first." The aircraft and idea of flying around the world non-stop was first discussed over a lunch with Jeana Yeager, and Burt and Dick Rutan. Ever the engineer, Burt starting sketching his idea of the aircraft on a paper napkin. The rest is history. Primarily individual contributions, and a few product equipment sponsors financed the Voyager. The project did not receive any gove...
Road construction update for Dec. 2016...
If you’re behind on your mortgage payments, or worried about how you’ll make the next one, join the more than 1.5 million families who have been helped so far. Fannie Mae has a great resource at KnowYourOptions.com. This web site teaches consumers about their options if making a house payment becomes a struggle. The program most people know about is the Home Affordable Modification Program, or HAMP. HAMP is designed to lower your monthly mortgage payments, making them more affordable and sus...
It seems that Susan Wiggins and I have been touching on the same train of thought in our articles as of late. It’s strange for we never consult with one another about the topics we choose for our columns. She is from Mojave and I, a couple of generations ahead of her, also started off in Mojave. A few articles past, she talked about the winter of 1937 which was an extra cold and “weathery” year both in Mojave and Tehachapi. That was the year our family moved back to Tehachapi from Mojave after...
American Legion Auxiliary needs now-outlawed plastic grocery bags When Tehachapi newcomer Judith Campanaro became part of The Loop family as a reporter, she brought something else – a way with crafts that has captured widespread attention. Campanaro makes magic with those pesky plastic grocery store bags that the state of California has been trying to eradicate for years. Cutting the bags into thin strips and working it like yarn, she creates carry bags and soft, cleanable, lightweight mats that...
The first annual Quarter Auction for the Tehachapi High School Robotics Team 585 on Sunday, Dec. 11, will generate funds to operate the 36-member club as well as support the club's outreach to younger robotics teams. Teams are organized in four age levels under the banner of the FIRST Robotics Competition that sponsors an annual, fiercely competitive international competition. Under the leadership of faculty advisor/science teacher Danielle Evansic, the Tehachapi club mentors a FIRST Lego League...
If you’re retired or close to retiring, then you’ve probably got nothing to worry about--your Social Security benefits will likely be paid to you in the amount you’ve planned on (at least that’s what most of the politicians say). But what about the rest of us? The media onslaught Watching the news, listening to the radio, or reading the newspaper, you’ve probably come across story after story on the health of Social Security. And, depending on the actuarial assumptions used and the political...
"Winterdance," a Celtic Christmas celebration, will return to Tehachapi for two performances in the BeeKay Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 18. The concert, put on by Fiddlers Crossing, has been a sell-out the last two years. As in the past years, two performances will be presented, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. The core of the concert is the traditional Celtic trio, Molly's Revenge. They will again be joined by vocalist Christa Burch, along with the Rosemary...
A Tehachapi Christmas tradition is returning to Fiddlers Crossing. Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," read by Tehachapi's own Alex Zonn, will be presented at the venue on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. First published in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" is the story of a bitter old miser named Ebeneezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit from the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future. It has delighted...
In December the Tehachapi Heritage League's Errea House Museum will feature "Christmas Around the World." Each year the museum plans to feature Christmas customs and traditional foods from countries around the globe. This year our neighbors, Canada and Mexico, will be highlighted. Canada is a large country with a population representing many different cultural backgrounds. Because of this, there are lots of different Christmas traditions in Canada. Many of the traditions and celebrations come...
Spending too much during the Christmas (Holiday) Season has become a national tradition. Borrowing for gifts and even for festive food is on the rise. Even worrying about how much we will spend or overspend on the seasons gifts and activities is on the rise. You would think that after the longest period of economic challenges that most of us have felt in our lifetimes we'd be budgeting more effectively, shopping smarter, and sticking to our budgets. Actually official figures suggest we're sabota...
Before you pack up the car to head home for the holidays, the Car Care Council reminds you to make sure your vehicle is ready for the journey. Conducting a thorough vehicle inspection will help you avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down miles away from home. "It's easy to remember to get your family ready for the holiday festivities, but what about preparing the car that's going to get you there?" said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "Having a...
After living 18 years in Buena Park near Knotts Berry Farm, Phil and Terry Zamora retired and moved to Tehachapi in October. They were tired of the Orange County traffic and were looking for a slower lifestyle in which to spend their retirement. Terry’s brother, who lives in Cypress, Calif. (near LA) had heard of Tehachapi and suggested they give it a look. The location was perfect as Terry has family in Shafter and Phil has family in Barstow. Now her brother also wants to move here when he r...
My mother Marion Deaver loved being a member of the Kern Antelope Historical Society and she made sure that she, my dad Paul, my brother Bill and I were all charter members of the group. The meetings were held each month and there was always a guest speaker. The part I enjoyed the most were the field trips that took us all over East Kern and once even to Fort Tejon to see history first hand. I found an article of my mom’s that she wrote about guest speaker Ruby Rogers, of Cantil. The meetings w...
It’s that time of year again. The internet lets us shop in stores that can be anywhere in the world and the myriad delivery choices can bring our purchases right to our door. It’s convenient, and the transactions themselves are safe and secure. But there are a few things to watch out for while you’re shopping. Ransomware Criminals spread ransomware by adding an infected attachment to an email. This holiday shopping season, watch out for fake delivery or tracking emails that say they’re from FedE...
• To the supporters, both locally and worldwide, who literally keep us going every day. With financial gifts and morale-boosting messages of appreciation and encouragement, you all keep us moving forward, even on days when it's thoroughly challenging. • To our dedicated foster families, who open their homes to rescued dogs, who come to them in all conditions, all stages of life, all degrees of health or illness, all breeds and all creeds. Without you, our operation would cease to function as it...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. We’re just about ready to open the door to 2017, so you might be thinking about some New Year’s resolutions. What’s on your list this year? More visits to the gym? Learning a new language? Mastering the perfect beef bourguignon? All worthy ambitions, of course, but why not also include some financial resolutions? By reviewing your needs and goals, you can identify some resolutions that are parti...
As I write, I’m fighting with some small bug. Just a cold, but one that gives me some sympathy for those of you that suffer from allergies. Sneezes and sniffles. And I have no idea where I was exposed. I haven’t been getting out much with all kinds of things going on that I’ve been sticking around for at the house. I guess it doesn’t take much. A handshake here or there and there you have it. Luckily, I don’t have too much that I have to get out for right now, although I do have a couple tr...
1. We reached our 1000 visitor on the weekend of November 12. 2. Every month since July, we have had visitors from Germany. Germans ask awesome questions, too. 3. We have had international visitors from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Malta, New Zealand 4. The farthest distance traveled is pretty much a tie: Malta is approximately 6,660 miles; Auckland, New Zealand is 6,560 (thank you, Google). 5. We have had guests...
On, Saturday, Dec. 17 2016, the Mojave Cemetery Wreaths Across America National Day of Remembrance ceremonies will take place promptly, at 11 a.m. The Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84, led by Lieutenant Colonel Richard Radvanyi, Squadron Commander, will host the ceremonies. A special presentation to honor our Gold Star mothers and local law enforcement, will take place at the Mojave Cemetery located at, 2040 Belshaw Avenue. Everyone in the local communities are invited to participate and...
Event Come and join the fun. No reservations necessary. Open Studios Open Studios at the Treasure Trove do not require reservations – you can come and be inspired to do your best work (or play!) in our comfortable and creative environment and share ideas with other artists and crafters. No teachers will be available during open studios. Come any time the store is open and classes are not using the entire room. Three hour Open Studio sessions are available for $5. Come on over and get busy b...
Inside Tehachapi Koinonia Family Services office sits a Christmas tree adorned with foster children's "wishes". Wish tags are available to be picked up and fulfilled weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Tehachapi Koinonia office (20432 Valley Blvd., Suite C) or at Joyful Junction Preschool (20110 Park Rd., Tehachapi). The gifts will go to Koinonia children in the East Kern area. Gifts need to be delivered by December 12, unwrapped, to the Tehachapi Koinonia Family Services office. Koinonia Family Ser...
Updated permit fees approved by City Council In April of 2015 the City Council approved a Services (user) Fee Study from Capital Accounting Partners of Sacramento and the development of a Full Cost Allocation Plan for updating the existing fees charged by the City for services and permits. The study was to determine the true cost to the City for providing services to the community broken down on a per-hour basis per involved employee as well as processing time. The direct costs take into...
