Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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In 1997, we drove on 58 West toward our new home, Tehachapi. The tenor of the Mojave Desert seemed to follow us as we climbed along with stands of small Joshua trees striving to make it to higher elevation. On our left, colorful BNSF freight cars snaked along in hues of pullman green, ochre and iron red, while micro wind turbines resembling a child's Erector Set silhouetted the somber hills on either side. Just before passing the beached "SS Minnow" boat near the exit to Sand Canyon, a wedge of...
On Nov. 21, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi was treated to an interesting and artful presentation by Dr. Leana Mitchell, president of the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association. Leana's presentation was titled "Hard Climb Art," and highlighted the art program that takes place at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Leana said she has been rather passionate about this art program, as there are many residents of the prison who have amazing artistic abilities, which can be a...
At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi, the speaker was Tehachapi resident and Rotary member Christal Wheeler. Wheeler is a member of the Wood Family Funeral Service team, and she gave a presentation known as a "Rotary Craft Talk," in which a Rotarian shares their approach to the craft of living, including the stories and experiences that have shaped their life. Wheeler initially joined Wood Family Funeral Service team in 2019 as the event and wedding planner for the funeral...
Cerro Coso Community College is excited to announce the acquisition of land for the home of the new Tehachapi campus, a significant milestone that will enable the college to expand educational opportunities in the Tehachapi area. This project marks a transformative step forward for Cerro Coso's commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education to meet the growing needs of students and the broader community. Currently leasing space from the Tehachapi Unified School District, Cerro Coso...
On the last Saturday of September, more than 280 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles rumbled into Downtown Tehachapi for Thunder on the Mountain Car and Motorcycle Show. Gorgeous autos filled Green Street, F Street and surrounding parking areas. The streets were filled with guests who enjoyed live music from Smokin' Jack Primo, shopping at vendor booths and even racing on pedal cars. At noon, engines roared to life for the iconic "thunder" sound that lasted more than a minute. At the end of...
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of community spirit as the 61st annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival® returns Aug. 17 and 18. This beloved event has been a celebration of summer since the early days of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and is set to draw thousands of attendees for a weekend packed with entertainment, arts, crafts, delicious food and more. We're thrilled to host the 61st Tehachapi Mountain Festival®, celebrating our community's heritage and showcasing all th...
The Student Government of Cerro Coso (SGCC) celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff at all CCCC campuses and across all academic programs at their 40th Annual Spring Awards Luncheon held on May 2. The following awards were presented: President's Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards: McKenna Boylan, Hannah Carruthers, Diego Castrejon, Sara Challan, Hai Chau, Forest Daniels, Laura Dickey, Gisele Fernandez, Tawny Ford, Rayna Gillette, Anisten Gockley, Ireland Gregory, Kirsten...
In the last few years, residents who regularly drive down the east side of town have noticed some changes happening at 126 S. Snyder Ave. In 2015, Cerro Coso Community College began using the old education center to provide college courses. It all started in one large room, where the faculty and staff worked at one table and offered a handful of classes. Those classes were well received in the community and partnerships blossomed. Cerro Coso created programs at the High School and with the...
Everyone was welcome to take part in Cerro Coso Community College's Express Enrollment to streamline their registration process, which took place on Wednesday, April 17. Snacks and beverages were offered as students went from room to room to see what was in store for their future. Each student received one-on-one attention with programs such as financial aid, academic advising and many other support needs. Friendly staff awaited new and current students, ready to explore their many options for...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Committee (GTEDC) met for their first meeting of 2024 on Feb. 7. On the first Wednesday of each month, GTEDC meets in The Village Collective at 120 S. Green St. at 7:30 a.m. In addition to discussing an upcoming year packed full of local events and projects, GTEDC introduced three new board members. Since board member Jim Arnold tragically passed away last November, and Ron Depew, one of GTEDC's founders, lost his battle with cancer last October, two...
Cerro Coso Community College, along with Sonya Christian, State Chancellor of California Community Colleges, is proud to announce the graduation of 35 students from our Incarcerated Student Education Program at the Tehachapi California Correctional Institution. Combined, these students earned nearly 100 associate degrees. Those include arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; psychology; administration of justice for transfer; anthropology for transfer and business administration...
On Dec. 6, the Greater Tehachapi Economical Development Council (GTEDC) convened for its final meeting of the year, one that's been full of achievements in business, community and charity. The meeting began with a high-spirited, forum-style reflection on the many successes of 2023. This year's success highlights included the 2023 Cheers to Charity event, which raised $65,000 for 24 local charities. Another celebrated success was Kern County's investment in parks across District 2, which has...
A total of $17,300 in scholarships is now available for Cerro Coso students pursuing a cloud-based education in Information Technology (IT) for spring of 2024. Cerro Coso Community College was one of three California community colleges awarded scholarships to distribute from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Amazon Web Services has been a valuable partner to Cerro Coso in preparing students for careers in cloud-based computing, cyber security and information technology pathways. Through their...
On Saturday, Nov. 4, there was a Special Needs Resource Fair at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tehachapi. There were 17 local organizations and agencies present to offer free information to families about their services and resources for special needs and mental health. Mayor Michael Davies and Police Chief Standridge attended as strong supporters. Resources represented at the fair included: therapy dogs (Bear Valley Springs Tailwaggers Dog Club), therapeutic horseback...
With 69 locations scattered throughout Kern County, the Boys and Girls Club serves over 3,000 children two hot meals each day. A service they kept running throughout the pandemic at 5,000 kids per day, with the addition of serving first responders. In addition to their meal efforts, the Boys and Girls Club is known for offering free after-school enrichment programs for students of all ages in the schools they collaborate with. The Boys and Girls Club has been operating in Tehachapi over the...
At the Nov. 1 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) regular meeting, Mark Olson, Executive Vice President of Pacific Steel Group, updated attendees on the seismic-grade recycling rebar manufacturing mill Pacific Steel plans to be operational in Mojave by 2026. The new mill would be the first to produce reinforcing steel in California, drastically reducing the need to import rebar from Washington, Oregon and other parts of the country and world, as is the state’s current practice. Rebar is used in the construction and r...
Exploring Opportunities for Women and Girls was the theme for the October meeting of American Association of University Women-Tehachapi Mountain Branch. Keynote speaker was Saya Novinger who spoke about life experiences and educational opportunities for women. Saya grew up living in seven different countries because her father, George Novinger was a diplomat in foreign service, and his career required frequent moves. This meant changing schools, friends and language about every two years. Saya...
Exploring Opportunities for Women and Girls is the theme for the Oct. 18 meeting of American Association of University Women, Tehachapi Mountain Branch. Keynote speaker is Saya Novinger who will speak about educational opportunities leading to careers for women. She is the Marketing Specialist for Career Technical Education at Cerro Coso College. Saya Novinger grew up living in seven different countries because her father, George “Tom” Novinger, was a diplomat in foreign service, and his career required frequent moves. Saya learned a different...
William F. Beasley passed away at home in California City, under hospice care on Sept. 8. He was born in Cody, Nebraska on Oct. 5, 1930 to Prudence Eva and Frank (Pete) Beasley. He was raised by his mother in Lincoln, Nebraska. He joined the Marine Corps right out of high school. He fought in the Korean and the Vietnam Wars. He was a lifetime member of "The Chosin Few" with frostbitten feet to show for it. He was a proud Marine and had emblems on everything. He was both a still photographer and...
Wildfires are a threat and a reality of living in California, and we rely on the courage and competence of firefighters to help keep us safe from wildland fires. One of these wildfire warriors is Brandon Asher, who is an Air Operations Battalion Chief at Kern County Fire Department operating out of Keene Helibase. We are very proud to have him teaching the Firefighting Training class at Cerro Coso Community College's Tehachapi Campus. Brandon taught the class last Spring semester and will be...
Once again, we at the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society (RCMS) are pleased and excited to announce our offerings for the upcoming six-concert 2023-24 season. The new season contains a mix of artists never before heard in Ridgecrest, as well as several groups that are always received with enthusiasm. Once again, we at RCMS are pleased to feature local, school-age artists preceding the regularly-scheduled performances, an exciting opportunity for budding artists and RCMS subscribers. We have a few changes this season. This year, the venue will...
For years, Peter Fulks strapped on a gun and badge every working day. As a police officer, he had the job he always wanted, and he was good at it. Then, he was injured in the line of duty. His life suddenly changed without warning. During a difficult recovery, Peter shifted his passion to higher education. He eventually became a steward for public policy, and contributed valuable research to provide a better future for our nation and world. He is now Dr. Peter Fulks, professor of Administration...
We read and hear a lot about other parts of the world, but actually visiting and experiencing another culture in person is quite different. Not only has Tehachapi resident and Cerro Coso's Anthropology and Sociology professor, Alec Griffin, traveled through 43 countries, he has also had some exciting and terrifying experiences along the way. Traveling to Cairo in 2013, 11 days after a coupe d'état deposed President Morsi, was among some of the craziest. The pyramids and Cairo museum were empty...
Cerro Coso Community College is excited to announce Kim Metcalf as the new Executive Director of the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation. Kim has experience in the philanthropy and fundraising fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role. Kim, a native of Ridgecrest, will oversee the Foundation's operations, fundraising, and community engagement, forging a critical link between Cerro Coso and the various communities we serve. Those community connections will be vital...
Cerro Coso Community College is proud to have hosted our 49th annual commencement celebration on May 12. Many speakers offered words of inspiration and encouragement to the graduating class, including Kern Community College District Trustee Christina Scrivner, Cerro Coso President Dr. Sean Hancock and Class of 2023 students Elajae Lee and Jeremiah Lillion. A grand total of 564 students graduated this year. That total includes all graduates from our campuses in Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Bishop and...
