Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Back in the day, my folks loved to take us kids for a drive on Sunday afternoons, after church, and a nice Sunday dinner. I guess I inherited that tendency for I love to take drives, Sundays or otherwise, any time I can, anywhere I am. I did such a thing on Easter Sunday this year, after treating myself to a nice breakfast out. Taking a drive seemed a no-brainer. The day was beautifully sunny and warm, and as it turned out, my timing was great in a way I wasn't expecting. I was hoping I might se...
Another wave of Tehachapi schoolchildren returned to Tehachapi Unified School District (TUSD) campuses on April 12 in scaled-down, phased-in classes and schedules designed to minimize COVID-19 exposure. The students are divided into two groups – A and B – that attend in-person instruction on separate days, therefore, half the district's students are engaged in in-person instruction at the same time. "Those groups don't mix," TUSD Superintendent Stacey Larson-Everson said at the April 13 TUS...
Lori Ann Wiley, a resident of Golden Hills sent in this photo of a juvenile mountain lion from the East Golden Hills area from the north western side behind the nature park....
Are there items you have been wanting to get rid of but don’t want to have a yard sale at your home? Come join the Golden Hills community yard sale on May 1 between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Golden Hills CSD located at 21415 Reeves St., Tehachapi. There is no fee for the yard sale, only a $30 deposit to be turned in with the sign-up form. The deposit will be returned to you once your space is completely cleared on the afternoon of the yard sale. Some of the items you may want to sell include adult and/or children’s clothing, appliances, bab...
Starting April 1, the Golden Hills Community Service District is accepting reservations for garden boxes where Golden Hills residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. The raised garden boxes are permanently placed in the CSD garden area. There is no charge and the Golden Hills CSD will supply the water. There are still a few boxes left if you wish to participate. Only fruits, vegetables and other plants suitable for human consumption and decorative annual flowers and plants may be...
The Tehachapi Unified School District (TUSD) wants to thank as well as recognize its teachers and staff for their dedication to providing "Uncompromised Excellence" in service to our students. Their dedication to students is at the heart of TUSD and the impact they make extends well beyond the walls of the classroom. "TUSD Trailblazers" recognizes two staff members per month who represent the excellence and values that make Tehachapi Unified School District so special for our students. These...
One of the most unique and memorable experiences you can have in California is available just 31 miles from the city of Tehachapi at the Rankin Ranch, a family cattle and guest ranch that was founded in 1863. Nestled in the Tehachapi Mountains in the beautiful and pristine Walker Basin, the Quarter Circle U Rankin Ranch has been raising cattle in Kern County since the days of the Civil War. The sprawling ranch covers 31,000 acres, which is bigger than the five smallest countries in the world – S...
The religious celebration of Easter is eternal and the reason for the commemoration of the day –the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, from the dead –never changes. The traditions, however, do change from age to age and in different cultures. Apart from the traditional worship services of this holy day, communities, such as ours, are seen observing local customs that tie into Easter, as well. Not too many years back, it was a tradition on Good Friday for businesses to close from noon unt...
It’s Girl Scout cookie time, however, this year in Tehachapi it will look a little different. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the four Tehachapi Girl Scout troops will, understandably, not be able to have a sales booth at their normal locations of Albertsons, SaveMart and Walmart. However, when one door closes, another opens and the Girl Scout Troops have been blessed with other locations where they will be allowed to have booths until March 21. The Golden Hills Water District Office (...
The two brothers, Coyote and Wolf, went to dance with the bears at Walker Basin. They had a picnic down there and a big dance. Everyone danced, and they danced all night. Coyote's tail was "sparking like a battery" at the top. His brother said, "What's the matter with you?" He was so excited, sparks were coming off his tail. Coyote said nothing and kept dancing. An old lady was gathering wood all night for the fire. She lost her tobacco. She said "pu-zi-ni-kaax." No one could understand her....
This is the seventh article in a continuing series about local military veterans and their service to our great country. John and his twin brother were born on April 17, 1942 in Suffolk, Virginia. His family soon moved to Newport News, Virginia, where his father worked at the famous Newport News shipyard and, in the early 1950s, became one of the first African-American police officers to serve with the Newport News Police Department. As John recalled, "Newport News is a military community and I...
Are you 18 or older? Do you like the outdoors? Do you like doing something worthwhile for others? Then Tehachapi Mountain Search and Rescue, an all-volunteer unit would like to invite you to join us. “If helping your community members sounds like something you would be interested in while enjoying the great outdoors, please join us at our monthly meetings where like-minded men and women gather to help others,” Volunteer Captain Howie Long said. The unit members are trained in the art of man-tracking, some rappelling/high angle rescue, sea...
The winners of The City of Tehachapi and The Loop newspaper's holiday decorating contest were presented plaques, each featuring a photo of their winning home. The contestants were very competitive and the judges all said that it was obvious a lot of thought went into designing the displays. Many included homemade elements while others went for the "wow" factor making the decisions even harder. Congratulations to all the winners! No photo was available for the Golden Hills winner located at...
The City of Tehachapi and The Loop newspaper have collaborated to sponsor a holiday decorating contest for both homes in Tehachapi communities including Stallion Springs, Bear Valley Springs and Golden Hills, as well as businesses within the city limits. After much consideration by the judges, here are the winners of the Holiday Light Contest. Since all of the lights were so fantastic, the judges really struggled to pick the winners. Some of them went out to look at the lights two or three...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County), issued the following statement in regards to the passing of General Chuck Yeager: "General Yeager was an American legend, and one of our nation's best aviators and test pilots. Breaking the sound barrier over the Mojave Desert 73 years ago led to tremendous aerospace achievements and technological advancements. We have lost an American hero. He was a true pioneer that helped establish the East Kern County legacy of aerospace innovation. Thank you for...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County), Vice Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, introduced AB 5 to stop the High Speed Rail and to dedicate remaining bond funds for K-12 education. The High Speed Rail project has been under scrutiny since 2008 for major cost overruns, mismanagement and massive delays. In order to address a $54 billion budget deficit, California passed a budget deferring billions of dollars for education. AB 5 will put the brakes on High Speed Rail for two years, fre...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) introduced a bill with colleague Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) that would limit the Governor's ability under the California Emergency Services Act (CESA) to unilaterally enact or change laws or regulations 60 days after the emergency was declared. Specifically, AB 108 would require the Governor to seek approval of the Legislature for any proposed changes to laws and regulations under CESA 60 days after the emergency declaration. This...
It was a great day for training for the first ever West Coast Dirt and Vert at the TMTA Lehigh Trails. The Calgonquin 50k and 25k will be April 17, 2021. Located in the beautiful rolling hills of Tehachapi, lots of elevation change and a few serious climbs. Beautiful golden autumn hillsides at this time of year and incredible windflower displays in April! #VertandDirt...
The holiday season and what comes with it is a welcome distraction from the past 10 months of 2020. For families, every holiday season comes with the joy and entertainment of seeing colorful and bright decorations throughout Tehachapi neighborhoods. The City of Tehachapi has decided to sponsor a holiday decorating contest for both businesses and homes in the city limits. "Seeing all of the lights and decorations puts a smile on faces of all ages," said Greg Garrett Tehachapi City Manager....
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I've written about how it also took a village to get me through my knee replacements and various other surgeries. Indeed, what would we do without the help of friends in our times of need? It turns out it also takes a village to make a major move (as in moving from one house to another); in other words, what would we do without the help of strangers, either, every now and then? I made the decision to downsize and move to a smaller place some...
The best known stories often begin with a birth, and ours is no different – it began when Rebecca Lynn was born on August 20, 1990. Although she was born in Salinas, California, Rebecca was raised in Tehachapi for the majority of her life, where she attended school, worked and later raised her daughter, Delilah. A single-mother, Rebecca was diagnosed with breast cancer, several months before her 26th birthday in 2016. After bravely fighting it for several years, without complaint, she lost t...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) issues the following statement regarding Governor Newsom's Executive Order, which bans fracking and gas powered vehicles: "Reality does not care about political theater. The reality is that there are real costs and job loss, particularly in the Central Valley, due to Gavin Newsom's decisions today [Sept. 23, 2020]. The responsible thing to do right now is to ensure we have sound energy policy that will provide an affordable, reliable and sustainable path...
My husband and I are the happy owners of a home in West Golden Hills. We purchased the property in March 2020. While the house was in great shape, the .6 acre backyard was largely unfinished. The house has a pool, but the pool deck area needed a lot of work to make it functional and beautiful – including removing an old sun room and old wrought iron fencing. We had some ideas on what we would like to do with the property, in particular wanting to open up the view out of the back of the house (which was largely blocked by the sunroom and f...
Assemblyman Vince Fong honored Sikh Riders of America as the 34th Assembly District's Nonprofit of the Year. Sikh Riders of America is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to bettering the community by raising funds for various community programs throughout the local region including supporting public health, our military and veterans, and our local law enforcement. "We, as a community, are incredibly fortunate to have an organization like Sikh Riders of America who are always helping thos...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) issued the following statement regarding the mounting statewide frustration with EDD and their inability to issue unemployment benefits in a timely manner to Kern County residents and Californians across the state: "EDD is clearly broken and many of my constituents are having difficulties. My office is working with hundreds of constituents to try and break through the many bureaucratic inefficiencies that plague EDD. It is clear that the status quo is not...
