Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The City of Tehachapi launched its podcast TehachaPod in March of 2020 hoping to reach our commuting community. After learning 65 percent of the working Tehachapi population were commuting to either Bakersfield or the Antelope Valley, a decision was made to explore podcasting. Podcasts have quickly become the new form of customized radio for this generation. TehachaPod launched its first episode with a Public Safety Power Shutoff show that originated from a town hall meeting with Senator...
On June 15, more than 50 local Tehachapi small businesses and nonprofits participated in the Grand Reopening of our Tehachapi (and California) economy in Downtown Tehachapi. In total there were roughly 150 people in attendance to represent small businesses in the greater Tehachapi area (city and unincorporated county). Each business received a ribbon of their choice either red, white or blue in color to represent America. The businesses lined up for a photo with their staff and everyone...
We are here on the verge of our Independence Day, grateful for the opportunity to celebrate once again with our community. While COVID-19 forced the cancellation of last year's All-American 4th of July Festival, I am pleased to be preparing for this event once again. There have been a few changes. We have made the festival a little smaller, focusing our efforts on only one location, Philip Marx Central Park, but we have managed to cram an entire day's worth of activities into that park for all t...
There are 108 new American flags on display throughout Downtown Tehachapi, thanks to the City's Public Works Department. Each year the City of Tehachapi places new American flags in the downtown area prior to Memorial Day. The process of properly displaying our nation's flag takes several days and is done with care and pride. The flags will remain up through Veteran's Day in November. "We honor our military veterans and are a very patriotic city, we make sure the flags are on display along the...
At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, the City of Tehachapi will hold a symbolic Grand Reopening Ceremony for all local small businesses. With the governor lifting the tier system and allowing businesses to reopen without restrictions in California on June 15, the City of Tehachapi will hold a Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Green Street in downtown. Small business owners from both the city and county areas of Tehachapi are invited to participate along with community members wanting to...
On Thursday June 3, the City of Tehachapi will hold the first Tehachapi Farmers Market for the summer of 2021. In years past the former nonprofit Main Street Tehachapi had organized the event. The organization decided to dissolve this year and the event was turned over to the city to coordinate. "I am so grateful and excited to be given the opportunity to continue this amazing event supporting and giving back to our community," said Marianna Gutierrez Farmers Market Manager. "The Farmers Market...
Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett and TVRPD General Manager Corey Torres presented a Certificate of Recognition to departing TVRPD Board member Wes Backes, thanking him for his service. Backus submitted his letter of resignation after having represented the City of Tehachapi on the TVRPD Board for the last several years....
On April 30, City of Tehachapi's Municipal Airport Manager Ashley Whitmore earned her designation as a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives. To earn this designation airport executives must show a diverse knowledge in several areas of airport management including Finance and Administration, Planning, Construction and Environmental, Airport Operations, Security and Maintenance and Communications and Community Relations. "It's important to seek out training to manage...
Construction on the Enhanced Pedestrian Safety Crossing Project has begun and will impact two areas in the City of Tehachapi during the next three months. "We are constantly looking at ways we can increase the safety of our community, by adding flashing pedestrian crossings in these two areas we are making it a little safer for people of all ages to cross the street," said City Manager Greg Garrett. The first area under construction will be on the pedestrian crossing directly in front of...
On Tuesday, May 4, the City of Tehachapi was notified its podcast TehachaPod has been honored by the 27th Annual Communicator Awards (Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts) as a recipient of the Award of Distinction in two categories: Government Special Episode for "Salute to Freedom" July 4th episode and for Individual Episodes by a Government Agency. "Our goal and my desire have always been to be as effective at communicating with our community as we possibly can, this is an acknowledgement...
As we pursue a sense of normalcy, our business at City Hall continues down that road with all the expected highs and lows. Whether that work involves taking a state agency to task over unfulfilled promises, or finding ways to invest in our quality of life, we remain steadfast in our commitment. Many of you caught our response to the latest environmental documents for the California High Speed Rail project and the section of track scheduled to come through Tehachapi. This has been a reality for...
This is the 11th article in a continuing series about local military veterans and their service to our great country. Tom Morris came into the world on March 13, 1943-born during a blackout in the middle of World War II. As he recalled, "Everything was blacked out due to the military aircraft companies (Douglas Aircraft Company, North American Aviation, etc.) and naval ports in the area. I should add that I was the first male baby born at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica." Tom's mother was a...
On the afternoon of April 5, in a cold harsh wind at the corner of Capital Hills Pwy. and Challenger Dr., the City of Tehachapi held a public press conference to address its response to the High Speed Rail (HSR) project. According to a press release from the City of Tehachapi, "The HSR has quickly and quietly opened public review and comment period for the California Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft En...
On Thursday, April 1 Tehachapi Rotarians were introduced to representational artist and chair of the Tehachapi Arts Commission, Dwight Dreyer. He spoke to the group about Art 2021 Tehachapi, an event where painters from all over the country will come to Tehachapi in May to paint and then return to display their finished artwork at a public art show and sale in July. Dreyer is the founder of Dreyer Fine Arts, located in Keene, where he maintains a 5,500-square-foot teaching studio on 11 acres....
TehachaPod Season 2, Episode 18 Where Does Tehachapi's Water Come From? Don Marsh and Tyler Napier join the TehachaPod team to talk about Tehachapi's water supply. The greater Tehachapi area has multiple water districts who work together to provide water every time we open our taps. The City of Tehachapi has worked hard to make sure there is always clean, safe water to drink and is acting as a responsible steward of our water. TehachaPod is available on all podcasting platforms free of charge...
Arden Jay Van Peursem was born to Willard and June (Van Steenwyk) Van Peursem on July 6, 1945 in Orange City, Iowa. He passed away on March 18 due to complications after having COVID. He was 75 years old. He was surrounded with the love of his wife and his children as he passed. He had a happy childhood, growing up on a farm. He was the eldest of four brothers. His lifelong hobby of horses was encouraged by both his grandfathers, beginning with ponies. He graduated from M-OC in Orange City in 19...
Congressman Kevin McCarthy joins TehachaPod to talk about the latest stimulus bill that was just passed by the House of Representatives and particularly the restaurant portion of the bill. He talks to us about potential truck climbing lanes for Highway 58, the Tehachapi Wine Industry and more. During our conversation with Congressman McCarthy he mentioned there are three philosophies that government should focus on, "Back to Work, Back to School and Back to Health." The City of Tehachapi's...
The City of Tehachapi has been blessed to be able to assist in the continued economic vitality of our region. It has been a busy month or so as we have made several decisions to help support our friends and neighbors. A few weeks back, the Tehachapi City Council approved the Small Business Loyalty Program, an initiative that will reward customers that shop at independently owned small businesses in the City of Tehachapi. Shoppers that bring $100 or more worth of receipts to City Hall will...
Small Business Loyalty At their February 16 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council voted unanimously to approve a new program presented by Economic Development Coordinator Corey Costelloe. The aim of the “Small Business Loyalty Program” would be to provide an incentive for the public to make purchases at small businesses within the City of Tehachapi. Costelloe explained that customers who purchase $100 or more of goods or services at any independently owned small business within the City of Tehacha...
The City of Tehachapi's podcast TehachaPod has entered its second season of producing locally driven show topics. With 57 episodes released TehachaPod broke through the top 100 Apple Government Podcasts for the second time climbing to No. 45 on February 17. On that day, TehachaPod released an episode featuring the Tehachapi Unified School District Superintendent. The topic: the challenges faced by the school district to get kids back into the classroom. More than 650 downloads occurred...
Demographics and Economic Opportunity Dashboard Launched The City of Tehachapi and eImpact have completed a new "Demographics and Economic Opportunity" dashboard that is now active on the city's website www.LiveUpTehachapi.com . The demographics report includes spending habits of consumers within the City of Tehachapi and serves as a tool for both current and potential business owners along with developers and site selectors considering the Tehachapi market for investment. This updated study...
At their February 1 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council voted unanimously for the City to take over the management of Farmers Market from Main Street Tehachapi. Due to dwindling membership and business participation, as well as the impact of COVID-19, the 20-year-old organization voted to dissolve and assign its events to other community groups. Fifteen years ago Main Street had taken over Farmers Market from the City with the City assisting with street closures, and the logistical support of...
On Monday, December 21, the Tehachapi City Council meeting began with the swearing in of the City representatives elected in the November 3 election. Michael Davies represents District 3, Christina Scrivner represents District 2, Victoria Marsh returns as City Clerk and Stacy Curry is the new City Treasurer. The first order of business for the new council was to elect a new mayor. Council-member Phil Smith was nominated for the position of mayor and was unanimously elected. This will be the...
On Monday December 21, the Tehachapi City Council meeting began with the swearing in of Councilmembers Michael Davies representing District 3, Christina Scrivner representing District 2, Victoria Marsh as City Clerk, and Stacy Curry as City Treasurer. The first order of business for the new council was to elect a new Mayor. Councilmember Phil Smith was nominated for the position of Mayor and was unanimously elected. The first order of business for Mayor Phil Smith was to open the meeting to elect a Mayor ProTem. Councilmember Michael Davies...
We arrived, we saw, we survived 2020. If this were the Scouts, we would receive a badge. I guess one day we will all look back at living through this year and wear it like a badge of honor, much like our ancestors did the Great Depression or the Spanish Flu pandemic. This was not the start to a decade we envisioned 12 months ago. But we are here, a little more broken, a little more scarred and maybe even in some cases a little more confident in our ability to live through trials and tribulations...
