Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Michael T. McCallion, devoted and loving husband, father and friend, passed away on February 28 in Tehachapi. Mike was born on December 30, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to Gertrude and James McCallion, the oldest of their five children. After high school, Mike joined the Army and served in the Korean War and was a member of the Honor Guard Company. When he returned home, he met and married his love and lifelong companion, Edna Trotter, on April 22, 1962. With Edna's support, he attended the City...
Teresa Sasnett was elected president of the Board of Directors at the February Board meeting. Sasnett is a 14-year resident of Stallion. She feels one of the best parts of being a resident of Stallion is the friendship felt from the moment you drive in. People wave, smile and the atmosphere is welcoming. "I always strive to keep up with everything going on in the community, it is clear to me that the Board has the best interest of the community at heart, I wish to serve my neighbors by being...
Tehachapi Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) is excited to announce a Restaurant Bingo contest called TASTE TEHACHAPI with over $1,700 worth of gift cards to be won! “We want to encourage our community to support our family-owned eateries as they support us. We do not want to see any of our local businesses close down during this difficult time,” said TAAR President Stacey Peel. The Taste Tehachapi contest will run from March 1-31. Visit 10 family-owned eateries located in Tehachapi, save...
With the end of Ed Gordon's term, the Stallion Springs CSD had a vacant position on the Board. Advertising was put out and the search was on for a new director to fill the position. At the January 19 Regular Board Meeting, The Board interviewed the potential candidates. After the interview process the Board decided to appoint Neil Record, a longtime Stallion Springs resident. Neil has spent countless hours volunteering and helping our community and we look forward to having his knowledge fill...
Hall Ambulance Service, Inc., which provides 911 paramedic service to a majority of California's third-largest county (Kern), celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 10. Reflecting on 50 years of service to Bakersfield and Kern County Founded by Harvey L. Hall, the prologue leading to the first chapter of the Hall Ambulance story began on a dare-literally. In 1960, he worked as a hospital orderly when a friend, employed as an ambulance attendant, dared him to ride along. The experience was...
The CSD wants to give a special shout out to the Whitmore family. The Whitmores have always instilled in their kids to be respectful of others and of the environment. About four years ago Darin began mowing along his roadside all the way to the mailboxes to keep it safe and clear for others. One year his daughter Kenzie (now 10 years old) wanted to help, but along the way discovered a lot of trash as well. That's when the Whitmores decided to start picking up trash in the neighborhood. Kenzie an...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clyde Kenneth Roysden, a beloved husband, stepfather, grandfather, loyal friend and our hero. Kenny was born on September 22, 1949, to Mabel Dene Roysden and Avon Roysden, in San Pedro, California. He was the fourth child of five, a "wild child" at home and the class clown all through high school. He had the gift of making people laugh throughout his life. After graduating from high school in Long Beach, he joined the Marines where he...
Both of the U.S. Army veterans addressed in this article-the eighth in a continuing series about local military veterans and their great service to our country-saw combat in Western Europe in the final phases of World War II. Both men, now deceased, took part in major action during the unexpected German counteroffensive through the Ardennes forest in December 1944, what is called in popular parlance the "Battle of the Bulge." Barely 18 years old, Henry Martinez joined the U.S. Army in June...
Tehachapi Mountain Quilters is looking for new members. During this year of various stages of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many have been looking for a new creative way to use their time at home and the art of quilting is a perfect outlet for young adults, retirees and parents who are homeschooling their children. Tehachapi Mountain Quilters is a teaching guild founded in 1997 under state guidelines and they always begin their meetings with that motto. Their members are always willing...
Stallion housing Last year was a busy year for housing and related projects in Stallion Springs. Permits for 32 new homes were issued, 20 new fences and 13 new storage buildings and sheds. Multiple new permits were also issued for tree removal, standalone garages, patios, solar, new roofs and painting. Nine permits were also issued for various other property improvement projects. Did you know we have CC&Rs (Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions) in the community. These CC&Rs are necessary to...
Winter is here, and we have some feathered visitors that we don't see much in the warmer months. Let's take a closer look at some of the birds that choose to spend their winters among us. First, here's a couple of simple numbers to help you better comprehend bird life in the Tehachapi Mountains. There are about 250 different North American bird species that have been identified in our area. Some of these are here year-round and are seen daily, others only seasonally, and a handful on the list...
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...
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...
Santa found Stallion Springs on his yearly run and left presents for everyone.Unfortunately also left behind was a lot of used wrapping paper and boxes. Our transfer station will be temporarily overwhelmed so be patient as it gets removed. Some bins may be full or overloaded but will be emptied as quickly as possible. Please don't just dump things anywhere. If you don't know where to put something, call the CSD at (661) 822-3268, and a member of the staff will be able to assist you as to where...
The Tehachapi Humanitarian Relief Group was formed during the current COVID-19 pandemic to fill a need for food distribution and other services for Tehachapi's under-served. The group networks almost entirely through Social Media and were very active during the Christmas holiday. The group teamed up with Michelle Wattenbarger of the American Legion and the Coffee Mill to provide an angel tree. The Legion itself sponsored 20 families. A Google form was set up for families to sign up and the tree...
Michael Frederick Metzger, 71, passed away on December 3 at his home in Tehachapi. Mike was born on October 17, 1949, in Oakland, California. He resided in Lancaster for over 50 years and in 2003 relocated to Tehachapi with his wife and family. Mike is survived by his wife, Robyn; sons, David and Geoffrey; grandson, Xavier; and several nieces and nephews. Mike previously worked in aerospace and construction; co-owned M&M Fence Co. in Lancaster and was employed by Northrop Grumman until his...
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...
Every year during the holiday season, Tehachapi residents look forward to seeing all the neighborhoods decorated with bright colorful lights and decorations and this year is no exception. With all the restrictions on holiday celebrations this year, the City of Tehachapi decided to sponsor a holiday decorating contest for both homes and businesses within the city limits. To extend the contest and make it a community-wide event, The Loop newspaper agreed to collaborate with the City, allowing for...
The Stallion Springs Community really came together for the first Trails Maintenance day we've had in a few years. It was a great turnout and a beautiful day and we were able to clear so much terrain in a short amount if time. General Manager Vanessa Stevens said, "Our trails in this community are an asset that we do not want to lose and it made me so proud to see everyone working together. Thank you to all that attended. The team was amazing and we are looking forward to our next trails...
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....
Home Owners Association The Stallion Springs Home Owners Association held their annual meeting on November 14 on the lawn adjacent to the Community Center. The meeting had been delayed from June due to the Coronavirus. The board held an election of officers for the 2020-21 year. Nick Cunningham was elected president, Debbie Rodriguez was elected vice president, Lori Rodgers received the secretary nomination and Donnie Williams will be the treasurer. In 2020, the POA granted six $1,000...
The Stallion Springs Community Church held their annual Harvest Festival on October 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Some of the events included pumpkin launching, decorating, crafts, games, a pie eating contest and lots of candy. There was outdoor fun for all. Home Owners Association The Stallion Springs HOA will be hosting a contest for the top three outdoor decorations for the holiday season. Decorate your home to represent your holiday. There will be three different prizes which will include donated...
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...
Drive with care, the elk and deer are enjoying the fall. They are out roaming the fields and roads getting ready for winter. The lake is a good place for a drink and a bath to cool off from the hot weather. 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. Also, watch out for people watching them from stopped cars. Where are you getting informed? "One of my main goals as General Manager is to keep...
It is with great sadness that the family of John Vincent Reed announce his passing on Monday, September 21, 2020. John was loved by many, especially his family and the Stallion Springs community in Tehachapi, California. John was born in Los Angeles on July 15, 1942 and raised in Imperial Beach. After John graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1960, he served in the United States Air Force until 1964. In 1967, John moved to Santa Paula and began working for John Hancock Insurance. He was with...
