Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Our recent snow storm was unusual for several reasons: we seldom have a White Thanksgiving, so that in itself was remarkable, and three days of snow in a row is also a rare occurrence these days. But is it typical of Tehachapi winters? I'm glad you asked. . . Technically, December is more of an autumn month than a winter month, at least according to the calendar – winter doesn't officially start until December 21, meaning that December has 20 autumn days and only 11 winter days in it. In the T...
In 1892, Benjamin Harrison was president and John Wanamaker was Postmaster General. When Mr. Wanamaker had been in office 15 months, he invited several hundred Postmasters and Postmistresses from all sections of the country and representing all classes of Post Offices to come to Washington for three days to discuss how we can improve the postal system and service. The final night of the meeting, a banquet was held, and at the speaker's table were Mr. Wanamaker, President Harrison, Secretary of...
On Sunday, May 10, 1863, we got some breakfast at a house not far off in this miserable spot and then pushed on about 18 miles until we struck fine grass and good water and camped about noon. We crossed the ridge to Tehachapi (on your map Tah-ee-chay-pah) Pass. From the ridge we had a wide view out on the desert. The Tehachapi Valley is a pretty basin five or six miles long, entirely surrounded by high mountains and lies over four thousand feet above the sea. It is covered with good pasturage...
The Old West Ranch and Mountain Meadows mailboxes on Dennison stand above high drifts of snow on Nov. 30. The Thanksgiving holiday snowstorm snarled travel plans as temperatures dipped below freezing or hovered just above that mark. According to www.mountainbase.com at Oak Knolls, the heaviest precipitation of 1.47 inches came down on Nov. 27, with 0.20 on Nov. 28, 0.10 on Nov. 29 and 0.20 on Nov. 30. The precipitation year-to-date as of Dec. 2 was 2.24 inches....
When two federal agencies released biological opinions Oct. 19 regarding the management of water resources in California, farmers cheered. The opinions found that with newer technology, more cold-water pools and rapid response to fish migration, water could flow while fish could thrive. When California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed to challenge those biological opinions in court, setting the stage for a state-vs-feds battle, environmental groups cheered. One environmental organization...
When employees at the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District were faced with a problem that seemed impossible to solve, they had one go-to solution: "Let's ask Rod." That would be Rodney Michael, a 25-year water district employee who began working for the district on Aug. 2, 1994 and has just retired. The district board honored Michael with a resolution of recognition and appreciation at its Nov. 20 meeting at district headquarters at Brite Lake. Water district employees who worked with...
Tehachapi rocks – In his presentation to the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council on Nov. 5 at the Slice of Life Enrichment School, Tehachapi Economic Development Director Corey Costelloe reported that the median single-family home sale price in the city of Tehachapi is $265,000, compared to a median price of $663,110 for homes in Los Angeles County. The overall price per square foot is $173.89 and the average price on new construction is $340,000 for an 1,800 square foot home. The m...
Revelers showed up on Saturday, Nov. 30, in spite of snow and slush, for Tehachapi's 6th annual display of ugly sweaters and holiday garishness while sampling wine....
Tehachapi Mountain Woodcarvers are displaying annual Christmas ornaments are available for purchase at This & That Home Decor, 777 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Ste. A. TMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and sales go towards supporting them....
Tehachapi Community Theatre is showcasing eight 10-minute world premier plays at the BeeKay Theatre in Downtown Tehachapi. Tickets are available for the remaining shows on Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Come and vote for your favorite play. Tickets are available at Tehachapi Treasure Trove, Tehachapi Furniture and online at www.TCTonStage.com....
Layla & Milo's Soup Kitchen hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at The Shed on Sunday, Nov. 24 for those in need. Volunteers from the community helped serve a full Thanksgiving meal. The dinner was primarily funded by a comedy benefit show hosted by Alex Valencia at the BeeKay Theatre on Nov. 9....
The Tehachapi Rotary Club served over 200 lunches to Tehachapi Seniors on Dec. 5. After a delicious turkey dinner attendees had a chance to win a raffle prize....
Sponsored by AltaOne Federal Credit Union, TVRPD's Hot Chocolate Turkey Trot on Nov. 23 ended with the top three male and female winners taking home turkeys. Participants also received commemorative mugs and medals....
The 2019 Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan made an appearance at the Tehachapi Albertsons on Dec. 4 offering photos with Santa. The Coca-Cola company sends their trucks out around the globe to spread holiday cheer throughout the month of December....
A ghost story for a December book review? As said by my Scandinavian relatives, “Ya sure ya betcha!” As we sat around the table after Thanksgiving dinner, conversation came around to books. And we discussed, rather, we marveled at how much one small Christmas story has survived through decades of growth and change in our world, and still makes an impact today. The book is “A Christmas Carol.” “A Christmas Carol” was written in London, 1843, by Charles Dickens, a man who took to heart the s...
Local Native American blues band, Blue Mountain Tribe, recently won their second Native American Music Awards honor for their song, "Children on the Rez." Blue Mountain Tribe was awarded Best Live Performance at a ceremony on Nov. 2 and in 2016, they took the honor of Best Blues Band. The band includes Caleb Hairston on lead guitar, Robin Hairston who plays harmonica and provides vocals, Pat Mata on drums and James Bixler on bass. I'm proud of and so impressed by this local band. According to...
Courtney Vogel, former competitive gymnast and mother of three came to Bear Force Taekwondo for a good workout but discovered something more. This is her story in her own words. "Since starting Taekwondo in September, I have seen many health benefits in multiple areas of my life. I'm sleeping better, my anxiety has been significantly less, I'm more productive and less overwhelmed, and I have learned skills for self-defense. It's been a personal outlet to rediscover the athlete inside of me....
We had another large turnout for Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager held Nov. 21 at the Coffee Mill in Downtown Tehachapi. This marks the two-year anniversary for this community engagement event, bringing local government even closer to the public it serves. "I can't believe it has been two years that we have been holding this gathering, said City Manager Greg Garrett. "It has been such a tremendous positive response and another opportunity for the citizens in the local government process....
The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are teaming up for a communitywide blood drive on Monday, Dec. 16, in front of Tehachapi City Hall, 115 S. Robinson St. This will be the second time in 2019 the two have worked together for a blood drive event. HCBB will be bringing their mobile donation center to Tehachapi City Hall and will be available for the community to stop by and donate blood between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 16. Everyone who donates blood will receive a Star Wars themed t-shirt. The City of Tehachapi is...
Red Rock Canyon State Park’s visitor center is currently open Fridays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The modern visitor center features colorful displays and dioramas illustrating Red Rock’s unique geology, fossils, Kawaiisu Indian culture, early settler history, flora and fauna, and Hollywood connection. The gift shop offers books, toys and souvenirs. Red Rock Canyon State Park: 37749 Abbott Dr., Cantil (22 miles north of Mojave on Hwy. 14, near California City). Please note: Programs are...
Question: I am a 38-year-old male. I have had three laminectomies in the past five years. I was working in the oil fields up until the last two surgeries. I have back pain all the time. Sometimes it's a lot worse than others and sometimes I cannot even get out of bed without help. My doctors are saying there is nothing they can do to help me. Do you think I might qualify for Social Security benefits? My State Disability is about to run out. Advocate: Post Laminectomy Syndrome (PLS) or sometimes...
Although Jennine Gillespie knew about Tehachapi for most of her adult life, it wasn't until she moved here about a year ago that she got to know Tehachapi. Her father was real estate developer, Asa Swingley, who along with Los Angeles developer Don Adams owned The Land Co. on Woodford Tehachapi Rd. They were the pair who subdivided and sold the lots that would become Alpine Forest. Jennine was born in North Hollywood, Calif. and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She has a sister currently...
Maybe it was after the turkey and the stuffing and cranberry sauce (homemade,) or maybe it was the pecan and mincemeat and Dutch apple pies with ice cream. Or any of the other pictures you took with your phone on Thanksgiving. Or maybe you downloaded "Elf" to keep your nephew/niece quiet during your traditional post-dinner food coma. Whatever triggered it, your iPhone now greets you with a "Storage Almost Full" message every time you look at it. Let's manage your iPhone storage. Before we dive i...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. What does investing mean to you? If the word makes you think of transactions – buying or selling stocks and bonds – you're looking at just part of the picture. To work toward all your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need a comprehensive financial strategy. And for that, you might need to work with a personal financial advisor. But what, specifically, can this type of professional do for...
Most of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. Sometimes, the loved one comes in the form of our beloved family pet. This year alone, I have lost two of my four-legged family members. Even though I was blessed with having my pets in my life for more than an average amount of time (16 and 15 years), the sense of loss is no different. Grief can make you feel sad, lonely, anxious and some days, it's just downright paralyzing. At times, the loss of a pet can be so deep you vow, "I'm never...
