Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Cerro Coso Community College (CCCC) announced in August that it would require all students and employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1 and masks were to be worn at all times in its facilities, following the Kern Community College District (KCCD) Board of Trustees adopted resolution of Aug. 12. As the Nov. 1 deadline drew near, the college shared what this means to students, employees and the public. "While our vaccination numbers continue to climb throughout the fall...
Parents who have questions about their child’s path to college success are invited to attend an upcoming Cerro Coso Community College virtual Parent Information Night and see firsthand what CCCC offers. From career-training programs that include Nursing, Welding, EMT, and Cyber Security, to Associate Degrees for Transfer, and Associate Degree programs, CCCC provides the education and training students need for success in rewarding, high-demand career fields. Helping parents navigate the c...
Being a college student right now can be overwhelming, especially when the world keeps shifting under your feet. Back-to-school is anything but ordinary. In addition to books, students are carrying the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic. Covid-19 has brought this vulnerable population into renewed focus highlighting inequalities that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations including access to free medical and mental health services. Cerro Coso Community College now offers 24/7 FREE...
Cheers to Charity 2021 has a lot to celebrate! What started as a small fundraising event in the Veritas parking lot back in 2014 has become the most anticipated fundraiser of the year in Tehachapi. This month, the Cheers team funded eleven local nonprofits with grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 for a total of $55,568. The August 2021 event, featuring food, wine, craft beer and home brews, was attended by 800 people. Tehachapi's Aviator Park lit up with thousands of sparkling lights, warm...
Cerro Coso Community College's Business Office Technology program provides a framework of business technology knowledge and skills that can adapt to any company's operation. The program prepares students for employment in challenging positions as administrative assistants and office managers through courses in communication, industry standard computer applications, business, and bookkeeping in order to meet the needs of the technologically dynamic office. The college is offering a number of...
Jacqueline Torres, the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi 2021 college scholarship recipient, will draw the club's Bucket Prize winners on Thurs., Sept. 30, the final day of the Tehachapi Farmers Market. The club has sold tickets for a variety of prizes, at $1 each, since the beginning of this year's Farmers Market. The prizes, valued at $80 to $150, include purchases at Darlene's Real Swell Toys and Red House BBQ (a two-for-one); $100 Home Depot gift card; four bottles of wine from Tehachapi Winery; a f...
Cerro Coso Community College is offering a number of late start classes this Fall. In addition to taking late start classes to pursue a degree, students can also opt to take late start classes for professional development and personal enrichment. Late start classes are offered in a variety of formats including: completely online, hybrid, scheduled Zoom or on campus. With a variety of start dates, the college is offering an array of classes in Administration of Justice, Anthropology, Business...
Complete two one-day courses in one weekend and you can advance your career opportunities in private security and receive your guard card. Cerro Coso Community College is offering two one-day classes back to back at the Tehachapi campus on Oct. 16 and 17. ADMJ C050 Powers to Arrest & Weapons of Mass Destruction will meet with Dr. Bowen on Saturday, Oct.16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course familiarizes and instructs individuals on the training topics delineated at Business and Professions Code...
J.R. Kendrick, Life Scout with Troop 3 of Tehachapi, is in the process of obtaining his Eagle rank, which is the highest rank attainable in Scouts. Only about 4 percent of Scouts reach this achievement. He recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the Stallion Springs Community Center. As a Scout he has been volunteering at community events such as Mountain Festival, in local parades with his fellow Scouts and at the Stallion Springs Library. He has just finished his second year at Cerro...
Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, I moved to the Lake Isabella area after a five year enlistment in the US Navy. I attended Cerro Coso Community College and CSUB, and earned a bachelor's degree in English. I work almost entirely on Ampersand Scratchboard and Clayboard for finished work. I draw, sculpt and paint, as well. My style is loose but detailed, and I work mostly from my imagination or from photographs I have taken. I have shown my work in galleries from here to Terre Haute,...
Cerro Coso Community College (CCCC) announced on August 17 that it will require all students and employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1, 2021 and masks are to be worn at all times in its facilities. The announcement follows the Kern Community College District’s Board Resolution 2021-01 on August 12 directing the chancellor to take any and all actions necessary to develop and implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for District employees, students and others who access District facilities at any District location. T...
In a world where more and more activities are centered online, developing an effective digital marketing plan is a must for every organization. Cerro Coso Community College is offering a new certificate program in Digital Media and Marketing this fall. Ideal for those who work in business office technology, real estate, sales, marketing, administration, education, science, engineering, healthcare, small business and other industries. This program will teach how to develop high-performing...
New certificate of achievement available in Tehachapi! Own a small business? Want to start one? Cerro Coso Community College is launching a new certificate with just four classes that will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset and launch your business ideas. The first two classes will be offered on the Tehachapi campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall. Enroll now! Courses to complete the certificate can be taken in-person at the Tehachapi campus or online and can be finished in just...
On June 8, Emily Ann Bohl passed away unexpectedly in Bear Valley Springs. She was 21 years old. Emily was born in the spring of 2000 to devoted parents, Dan and Monique Bohl. She was the only daughter in the family and youngest of four children. She was the sweetest child, always smiling, forever curious and loved to play with her older brothers. Emily attended Mojave River High School and graduated in January 2019. Emily had a drive and passion for learning and continued her education first...
Planning for the highly anticipated community fundraiser, Cheers to Charity (C2C), is running full speed ahead, and the event is just around the corner on August 14. Sponsors are in place, Aviator Park is reserved, beer is brewed, food is ordered and the wine list is impressive! "More tickets have been sold, by this date, than ever before. We know the Tehachapi community is ready for a fundraising night on the town," said Social Media Coordinator, Becca Dillenbeck. C2C is an outdoor food, wine...
At their June 22 meeting, the Board of the Tehachapi Unified School District honored four Tehachapi High School graduating seniors. Three of the honorees were THS co-valedictorians for the year 2020-21. They were chosen for their GPA for grades 9 -12, their AP classes and other activities. Rebecca Carol graduated with an overall GPA of 4.3953. She was in the top 10 students at THS for all four years. Rebecca played basketball, was a Mathlete, played the cello and was Vice President of the Safe S...
Scott Bugé began his high school career in 2017 after culminating from Jacobson Middle School. At the end of eighth grade he applied to be accepted into the Tehachapi High School Engineering and Manufacturing Academy (THEMA). He was accepted and was in the Academy for all four years of high school. Being in THEMA entailed taking AP classes every semester. Beginning in ninth grade, Scott was on the varsity swim team. He spent four years as a Warrior swimmer. During ninth, tenth and eleventh...
Cora Shea Sweeney is an exceptionally talented young woman. Especially appropriate for the 2020-21 school year, her favorite quote by Victor Hugo illustrates her optimism: "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." Cora has attended Valley Oaks Charter School for six years. She loves art, music and drama. Cora has taken advantage of VOCS' unique charter by also attending dual-enrollment academic classes with Humboldt State University and Cerro Coso Community College. Her rigorous p...
Cerro Coso Community College is proud to announce that the Kern Community College District has granted tenure to Tim Allen, Counseling (IWV), Yvonne Mills, English (ESCC) and Alec Griffin, Anthropology and Sociology (East Kern). Timothy Allen, Counseling – A California native, Allen is a first-generation college student and the son of immigrants and had a truly interesting childhood growing up with a combination of two very distinct cultures. His father's family is from Sweden and his m...
Technology touches every aspect of our lives today. From downloading music, playing games, banking, to communication and driving a vehicle; technology drives it all. As information technology continues its rapid change, businesses and organizations need professionals with the right skills and training to help them meet their needs and lead technology initiatives. Whether you're just starting out in the IT field, or ready to advance your career, Cerro Coso's IT programs of study can help you...
Cerro Coso Community College (CCCC) has announced that in-person classes will return in a limited capacity for the fall semester. CCCC announced it will offer an array of courses beginning August 23. According to the college, while a majority of the classes will remain online, a “significant number” of in-person offerings will also be made available. This coincides with Kern County moving into the orange tier allowing institutions of higher education like CCCC to provide lecture classes at a r...
The Board of Trustees for the Kern Community College District named the sixth chancellor in its history on April 19. The Kern Community College District (KCCD) is one of the geographically largest community college districts in the nation, serving an area of approximately 25,000 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono and San Bernardino Counties. The district is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, made up of seven members. The district's service area is broken into seven...
Josh Pierce, Manager of Training and Development at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley was the featured speaker at the January 28 telephonic meeting of the Tehachapi Rotary Club. In his current role with AHTV, Pierce manages community outreach, business development, rehabilitation services, volunteer services, and facilitates the COVID-19 testing and vaccine programs for the hospital. Pierce joined the hospital staff about 18 months ago and has been referred to by co-workers as the "Swiss army...
Thank you to all who wrote emails or sent other correspondence expressing your appreciation for the typo-inspired column about the late Coy Burnett, the namesake of our football stadium. It was nice to hear some reassurance about the man and his rightful place on the sign adorning our facility. I had mentioned in that piece about the move in the late 1950s from nearby Imhof Field that had previously served as the home of the Warriors prior to Burnett's generosity. Here it is another day and...
Cerro Coso Community College has announced its plans to remain primarily remote during the Spring 2021 Semester – with continued emphasis on health and safety to protect students, faculty and staff. In a message to the campus community on September 30, Kern Community College District (KCCD) Chancellor Tom Burke said “after consultation with the College Presidents, the KCCD will continue the 2021 Spring Semester with hybrid operations. The majority of instruction and support operations will con...
