Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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(Note: This is the 17th article in a continuing series about local military veterans and their service to our great country. It is also the second article focusing on World War II. Like Bill Jasper and Henry Martinez [February 13, 2021 issue of The Loop], Mr. Hubbard took part in stopping the massive last-ditch German offensive on the Western Front that began in December 1944, and which is commonly known to Americans as the Battle of the Bulge.) Emery Hubbard was inducted into the military on De...
Carl Leonard Brooks, Jr. passed on February 18 at the age of 74. He was a Tehachapi resident for 73 years. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He also served with Kern County Fire Department for 31 years. He retired as an Engineer after serving many years at the Bear Valley Springs Fire Station. Carl enjoyed many outdoor activities; golf, hunting and fishing were his favorite past times with his friends and family. A loving husband, pop, father, brother, uncle and a friend of...
Drive with care! The elk and deer are enjoying the weather. Large groups have been spotted along Comanche Point Road near Longhorn Lane and in the area near Jacks Hill and Buckskin Dr. The lake is a good place for a drink and a bath to cool off. Be careful while driving through the area. They may be crossing the roads in groups or playing follow the leader with short distances between them. Beware of stopped cars and people watching them. Hazard Mitigation Plan Windy Benson, administrative...
Truly, 2020 has proven to be extremely challenging due to the spread of COVID-19, which has impacted virtually every facet of our lives. The Board of Supervisors and staff at the County of Kern have worked hard to meet the challenges of this pandemic, while still providing the other essential government services that our residents and taxpayers expect and deserve. When Governor Gavin Newsom escalated his attacks on Kern County's oil industry, I called for a special meeting in January that had...
On December 18, after the 6 p.m. "Wreaths Across America" program at Freedom Plaza in Tehachapi, veterans and shop owners in Tehachapi presented Police Chief Kent Kroeger and the TPD with memorial posters of Tehachapi's WWII Veterans who the department honored with a reception and tour of the new police station. Capt. Ed Sullivan of the National WWII Memorial Committee and Laura Coaly of Witt's printing made the WWII Veterans posters for the Tehachapi Police Department in memory of the respect...
On December 10, the Tehachapi Rotary Club welcomed Robin Robinson of CityServe. After 31 years as a pastor at Canyon Hills Church in Bakersfield, Robinson moved into a new role in the Bakersfield community with CityServe. This nonprofit has been coming together for the last two years to serve Kern County's hungry, windowed, orphaned, poor, addicted, vulnerable, exploited and unreached. CityServe is a non-denominational faith-based organization that has created international and national...
Rufus Thomas is a Tehachapi man who had an interesting career, spending 40 years working for Southern Pacific Railroad (later Union Pacific) and retiring after many years as a conductor. He has filled his retirement years as an artist working on various projects, drawing, painting and building scale models of the old wooden oil derricks that he grew up around in the Taft area. The story of Rufus Thomas begins on June 10, 1939, when he was born to John and Grace Thomas, joining a family that...
Kern County Fire provided a class for CERT members wanting to complete their DSW Certification and need to update their FIRST AID/CPR credentials. The class was provided by grant funds. The class was held in Stallion Springs on Saturday, October 10. The training was conducted in the Corral Room, SS Community Center, and social distancing and facial masks were required. You may remember, this was originally scheduled for April, but was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The class was open to all...
The Kern County Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years – to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” This campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe....
On Aug. 25, the Kern County Board of Supervisors approved our budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. The challenges we face in budgeting for this next fiscal year are many. While we continue to struggle with little to no year-over-year growth in the county's two primary revenue sources, property tax revenue and sales tax revenue, the cost associated with providing essential services continues to increase, primarily driven by the cost of labor. This foundational fiscal challenge is compounded this year...
On Aug. 6, second district supervisor Zack Scrivner spoke to the Tehachapi Rotary Club giving county updates related to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. He reported that the financial impact to the county would result in a $25 million budget hole that would likely be felt by all departments, including the sheriff, fire, library and mental health. To help close the gap, the county will be using some of their reserves but there will be a seven-and-a-half percent cut to all departments except public safety. Even with these measures, an $11...
Recently the Kern County Fire Department responded to two separate child drowning emergencies. We would like to remind all members of our community that approximately 10 people die every day from drowning accidents and drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children ages 1-4. As such, please review and apply the following safety tips. Protect: • Use layers of barrier protection between children and water, like fences and alarms. • Secure and lock all doors, windows and gates leading to the pool/spa area when not in use. Sup...
Ashley Whitmore began working for the city of Tehachapi as a part-time clerk when she was 23. Now at 35, she is Administrative Manager/ Deputy City Clerk and manager of Tehachapi Municipal Airport. "The city has been extremely supportive and instrumental in my growth as a public servant," said Whitmore, who spoke at the July 15 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi. The meeting began at the pilot's lounge/terminal and included a personal tour of the airport. Since 2015, she has assisted in...
For several weeks Kern County has seen an increase in illegal firework activity similar to that being seen across the nation. During this time the Kern County Fire Department has continued to fully staff its fire stations and prioritize emergency activity. In anticipation of the greater call volume, a new online form was developed for reporting illegal fireworks, aimed at reducing calls to the Emergency Communication Center. This new online submission feature has received an astonishing 5,165 re...
At approximately 11:53 am Kern County Fire Department emergency personnel responded to reports of a plane crashed into a building outside of the Tehachapi Municipal Airport. Upon arrival firefighters found a single engine airplane crashed into a building and leaking fuel. Tehachapi Police Department coordinated safely evacuating the vicinity while firefighters began assessing the stability of the aircraft, which was still hanging from the ceiling of the building. Firefighters made access to the...
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the City of Tehachapi will be making modifications to its annual Independence Day celebrations as currently festivals and large gatherings are not permitted in the State of California as a result of COVID-19. In keeping with tradition however, the City of Tehachapi, in association with Zambelli Fireworks and sponsor sPower, will be producing a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. originating from the Tehachapi Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4th. With restri...
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the City of Tehachapi will be making modifications to its annual Independence Day celebrations as currently festivals and large gatherings are not permitted in the State of California as a result of COVID-19. In keeping with tradition however, the City of Tehachapi, in association with Zambelli Fireworks and sponsor sPower, will be producing a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. originating from the Tehachapi Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4th. With...
Get out and run! The Tehachapi Recreation and Park district (TVRPD) has transformed several of its cancelled events into bright lights for the community. District Manager Corey Torres said the district has given the eggs it had purchased for the popular Easter Egg Hunt to a volunteer group to give to families for Easter egg hunts at home. The Easter Egg Hunt, which was scheduled for Sat. April 11 at West Park, draws hundreds of children every year in four age categories up to age 10. The event...
My family and I are praying for health and comfort for our communities and our nation during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 Pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our health care systems, our economy and our daily lives. The operations of government on all levels, including the County of Kern, has been drastically altered over the past several weeks, and no one knows for sure how long the current situation will continue. As your Second District Kern County Supervisor, I want to assure...
City approves utility deferments, waivers during COVID-19 crisis In an effort to address the continuing COVID-19 crisis and support small businesses and city residents, the Tehachapi City Council met in a Special Meeting on March 18 in front of City Hall to vote on a temporary policy to defer water, sewer and trash payments for small businesses and to waive late fees for residential customers for two months. With Councilman Phil Smith on the phone, the council unanimously approved the plan. The...
The City of Tehachapi and the Kern County Library Tehachapi Branch have collaborated on a book donation drive for the Porterville Public Library. Throughout the month of March, the community can donate books of any kind for the Porterville Library and drop them off at either Tehachapi City Hall on Robinson Street or the Kern County Library Tehachapi Branch on Green St. “We are able to honor the firefighters who gave their lives protecting life and property on that tragic day in February. We felt very strongly at the city to show support and t...
The City of Tehachapi and the Kern County Library Tehachapi Branch have collaborated on a book donation drive for the Porterville Public Library. Throughout the month of March, the community can donate books of any kind for the Porterville Library and drop them off at either Tehachapi City Hall on Robinson Street or the Kern County Library Tehachapi Branch on Green St. “We are able to honor the firefighters who gave their lives protecting life and property on that tragic day in February. We felt very strongly at the city to show support and t...
Effective immediately, the City of Tehachapi has declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 health crisis following Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order (N-33-20) which includes a statewide stay-at-home order to all Californians. Mayor Susan Wiggins signed Resolution No. 11-20 on Friday, March 20. The declaration must now be ratified by the City Council at a special meeting within the next seven days. Information on the date and time of that meeting will be sent at least 24 hours...
On Friday, Feb. 7, State Senator Shannon Grove held a Town Hall at the Slice of Life Enrichment School in Tehachapi. The purpose of the meeting was to address the Public Safety Power Shutoffs during the autumn of 2019. Also taking part were representatives from Southern California Edison; Laura Lynne Wyatt of Kern County Board of Supervisors; Tehachapi City Officials Greg Garrett and Key Budge; Kern County Fire Department; Deputy Michael Dorkin and spokesperson Megan Person of the Kern County...
Kern County Supervisors prioritized public safety when they closed the $44.5 million fiscal deficit that became apparent four years ago. "We cut only 12.8 percent. Fire [Dept] was never cut. We did not cut the Sheriff or the DA," 2nd District Supervisor and Tehachapi resident Zack Scrivner said in his presentation at the Jan. 8 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meeting at the Slice of Life Enrichment School. With the submission of the 2019-2020 budget in August, the supervisors...
