Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Our anticipation grew as we sat back and watched the German countryside sail by our window during the train ride from Munich to Regensburg. This trip, in early December 2019, was very different than any of our previous trips to Germany, or anywhere in the world for that matter. We were here, with our son and daughter-in-law, specifically to visit the German Christmas Markets we had heard and read so much about. Dating back to the 1400s, these “street” markets are held during the four weeks of Advent every year. Originating in Germany, Chr...
Our three supermarkets, Albertsons, Save Mart and now Walmart, are really generous to our community in supporting good deed efforts. This is the 10th year we have experienced this support from Albertsons and Save Mart! Tehachapi Community Church, UCC, at East E and Green Streets, has been collecting from our congregation to provide support for the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving dinner program for the less fortunate families of Tehachapi. The supermarkets came through in a big way to add to TCC’s support. We in Tehachapi are fortunate to hav...
As a resident of a mountainous area, you’ve probably seen warning signs advising you not to ride your brakes on those lengthy descents. But what’s really going on with your car, and what are the hidden dangers of riding your brakes? The modern brake system There are two types of brakes found on today’s passenger vehicles, caliper and drum. The same basic operational principles apply to both: when the brake pedal is pressed, fluid is sent to pressurize a mechanism (caliper or slave cylinder), which in turn squeezes or pushes a friction mater...
All this year's grapes have now been harvested and put into barrels. Shortly after harvest the vines receive a much needed drink of water filled with nutrients. We need to pay them back for what they gave us before they go dormant for the winter. This year has had its challenges. At Tehachapi Winery there was one week in October that I was sure had eight Mondays in a row. There's more to enology (the study of wine and winemaking) than just making wine; like dealing with solving electrical and pl...
In a special session November 17, the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District (TCCWD) Board of Directors voted to participate in the first steps toward construction of the proposed $15.9 billion Delta Conveyance Project. The Delta Conveyance Project will provide an additional reliable 600,000 acre feet (AF) to the State Water Project's existing capacity of four million AF. Under the umbrella of the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA), the board approved TCCWD's 100 percent participation in the...
Question: My doctor just told me that they finally figured out what is wrong with me! I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have joint swelling in my hands and feet. Sometimes I can't even get out of bed. I have not been able to work since late 2019. Can I quality for benefits? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is diagnosed by blood tests and X-rays. There is a specific blood test for the disease called rheumatoid factor, which is most often used. There are also specific doctors, rheumatologists, who...
The Stallion Springs Community really came together for the first Trails Maintenance day we've had in a few years. It was a great turnout and a beautiful day and we were able to clear so much terrain in a short amount if time. General Manager Vanessa Stevens said, "Our trails in this community are an asset that we do not want to lose and it made me so proud to see everyone working together. Thank you to all that attended. The team was amazing and we are looking forward to our next trails...
Born in Independence, Iowa on June 20, 1934, Daryl Black was the oldest of three children in his family. As he fondly recalls, "Mom always said I was born first so I could take care of [my parents'] two younger daughters." Daryl's father was a machinist with John Deere. In 1951, the family moved to Waterloo, Iowa, where he completed high school, graduating in 1953. He had played football in high school, and, growing up with a fascination for trains like so many young boys, also found employment...
Everything has been affected by COVID-19. Although the BEEKAY is not open for in-person plays, TCT is coming to you. On December 11 at 8 p.m. TCT will present our first LIVE (mostly) “The Not Late Night Telethon.” This is a fun-filled Telethon like the old days with a late-night-TV vibe. Entertainment will be provided by many of our talented performers who you’ve seen on stage before and a few new ones, and will be hosted by Chris Morales (Igor in Young Frankenstein). Hopefully you will take...
Along with wills, revocable living trusts, financial powers of attorney and the rest of the paperwork, don't forget your digital life when planning your estate. Your email accounts, social media accounts, PayPal, Venmo, or other digital payment accounts, any websites you own, as well as digital currencies are all considered digital assets and need to be part of your estate. What? Do you think you're too young to worry about estate planning? Have you heard of a thing called "accidents?" Don't...
Tehachapi resident Steve White was thrilled when he learned that he and his hearing dog Pepe were to be one of the winners of the 2020 Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes contest. "It is a pretty 'biggie' deal contest." said White. "The winners get anywhere from five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars donated to the rescue facility where their pet came from and the pet owners get a shopping spree at Petco and Sketchers Shoes. Thousands of entries are submitted every year. The winners are...
Daniel Francois Botha, 78, a resident of Tehachapi, died unexpectedly on November 17, after a short stay in Mercy Downtown Hospital in Bakersfield due to chronic medical conditions. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Daniel was born in South Africa to Petain and Irma Botha. He completed his compulsory military training after school and then qualified as an electrician. After obtaining his teaching certification - he taught for five years and had a tremendous impact on his students' lives. He...
The main focus of Moving Forward Enterprises LLC is to empower the East Kern community members in a positive direction. There is a high population of homeless in these areas as well as high populations of parolees and probationers. Some individuals are both which can lead to monitoring and compliance issues. Moving Forward Enterprises is trying to fill the gap by aiding the monitoring and compliance agencies. Our goal is to provide assistance for individuals recently released from incarceration as well as employment reentry for general...
