Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Canadian grower SunSelect has been successfully producing tomatoes and peppers in their hydroponic greenhouse in Cummings Valley since 2015. Part of the original purchase by SunSelect was an additional 120 acres adjacent to the greenhouses that until 2019 had been leased to another grower. When that grower gave up the property, it became available for another Tehachapi area "first." In June, SunSelect began planting that acreage with industrial hemp. With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp...
Power Outage General Manager, David Aranda, commented on the outage. He said, "While I understand the need to protect against wildfires, it appears that SCE totally abandoned their responsibilities during the 36 plus hours Stallion was without power. Thankfully, the district and staff at Stallion Springs CSD did not abandon our responsibilities. Chief Gary Crowell worked tirelessly in seeing that people with medical conditions could be cared for by staying in touch with Kern County EOC and...
Hundreds of Turkey Vultures suddenly appear: What in the world is going on? You're driving in Tehachapi on a late afternoon in September or October, and you suddenly notice a few very large dark birds coasting through the sky, gliding down toward the treetops. As you look at them, you're aware of dozens more. "What the. . .?" you think to yourself as you watch these kite-like apparitions cluster around and then land in the tallest trees. You're not alone. Countless people have had the same...
The Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District is close to securing a judge's stamp of approval on a legal action that began in 1972 regulating groundwater pumping in Cummings Valley. The legal action, Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District, plaintiff, vs. Frank Armstrong, et. al., defendants, sought to establish pumping regulations that would protect the supply of groundwater in the Cummings Basin. After the state of California appealed the original judgment in 1975, the case was removed from...
On Oct. 5 Stallion Springs Oktoberfest was attended by thousands of people who came from all over California to Tehachapi to enjoy beer, brats, live entertainment, a craft fair and a Volkswagen caravan....
We Tehachapians adore our animals, both large and small – our cats and dogs, hamsters and horses. And we deeply appreciate all those who help us care for our four-legged family members – our skilled veterinarians, pet sitters and groomers. Sadly, Ms. Dorrie Walsh, proprietor of "The Groomer," located on South Street, is closing her business after serving the Tehachapi community for the better part of four decades (since 1981). Throughout all those years she has clipped, brushed, washed and, wel...
Oktoberfest The 15th annual Oktoberfest will be on Saturday, Oct. 5 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Stallion Springs Community Center in Stallion Springs. Fun for the whole family including food, beer, wine, gifts and kid-friendly activities. No pets allowed, with the exception of trained service animals. Inside the gym is loaded with vendor booths to satisfy your every desire. Come enjoy the fun and meet other members of the community. Harvest Party The Stallion Springs Community Church will be hold...
The sixth year of Cheers to Charity raised $50,000 for local charities – $10,000 more than in the previous year. The 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 smiles and festive laughter as supporters raised money for charity. The Cheers to Charity committee, including Yolanda Acevedo, Linda Carhart, Becca Dillenbeck, Lydia Chaney, Theresa Dineen, Mary Beth Garrison, Barbie Herziger...
In 1928, following his service in the U.S. Marines and before marriage would bring six children, a young Alvin Majors bought an Indian Scout motorcycle. He paid $300 for the new Massachusetts-made vehicle, which served a dual purpose – to ride in hill-climbing competitions and as transportation to his job at various Los Angeles Department of Water and Power locations. He also used the motorcycle on the job to patrol the Los Angeles Aqueduct in the Antelope Valley and points east. Majors became R...
The Stallion Springs CERT team received a check for $2,500 from Cheers for Charity on Sept. 5, for their work at the annual Cheers for Charity event. CERT provided traffic control, parking, vendor check-in, VIP check-in and assisted with logistics during the event. Cheers started in 2014 and has expanded each year with 800 people attending this year at Airport Park. Non-Profit Foundation The members of the new Support Stallion Springs Foundation elected a Board of Directors at their first meetin...
School is back in session and the buses are running. Police Chief Gary Crowell assisted the students from kindergarten to fifth grade in the boarding process for several days to assure their safety and understanding of the rules for boarding. Non-Profit Foundation approved The Board of Directors approved the formation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation to be called "Support Stallion Springs Foundation." Susan Muller, Lisa Phram, Vanessa Stevens, Berry Leslie and Leslie Wellman were elected...
Lawrence Lee Morris, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 7 at Cedar Sinai Hospital after a long 2-year battle. Larry was born on Oct. 8, 1950 in Los Angeles, Calif. Larry graduated from North High in Torrance, Calif. and went on to El Camino College. He was a Union Lather, Construction Worker and finished his career doing maintenance work. Larry loved his family, boating, fishing, grilling and camping. He had a love for the Raiders, Dodgers and Rams. He was a funny, easy going, competitive and...
The new Stallion Springs Property Owners Association announced its new Board Members for 2019 including President Nick Cunningham, VP Tod Wilen, Treasurer Donna Williams, Secretary Lori Rogers and three at large members, Debbie Rodriguez, Lewis Brown and Laureen Wilen. The SSPOA started the year off providing a free swim day for the residents of Stallion Springs on Aug. 10. Kids had a chance to get in that last splash before school starts. Parks and Recreation The 15th annual Oktoberfest will...
Stallion Springs Community Church is saying goodbye to Pastor John Barnes. Barnes has been the Pastor there for three years and is moving on to a new adventure as a teacher and coach in Stephensville, Tex. Originally from Texas, the move back is going home for them. His wife, Cristi, will continue to pursue her master's degree. They will also continue with their missionary work in Haiti. Barnes said, "We have loved our time here. It has been a time of growth for us as a family, a time of...
Stallion Springs Community Church held Vacation Bible School on July 8-12. The theme of the event was, "Roar Life is Wild, God is Good." An average of 80 kids per day participated. In addition to learning, the kids raised more than $206 to go toward books, art supplies, hygiene products and medical supplies for a Haiti school for kids without a home. Pastor John Barnes expressed thanks to the amazing team of awesome volunteers who gave so much this week at VBS and to VBS Director Amanda...
July 8-12, 9:30 a.m.-noon, ages entering K-5 grade at Bear Valley Church, 26180 Plateau Way, (661) 821-0183. Registration free. Call office for information about registration. Optional T-shirt for minimum charge. July 8-12, 8:45 a.m.-noon, ages entering K-5 grade at Stallion Springs Church, 18151 St Andrews Drive, (661) 823-0799. Pre-register by texting to SSCC VBS to 474747 or calling/ going by church office Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 15-19, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 4-12 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd., (661) 822-1379....
Kern County Audubon Society visited Stallion Springs to check out the local birds along the lake at Horse Thief Park on Saturday, June 22. Lead by trip coordinators Greg Harglerad and Linda McMillian, the group of 20 walked along the lake with eyes to the trees and sky. The group was treated to a wide-variety of birds including an owl being harassed by two red wing black birds. The more experienced "birders" helped the newcomers identify species and their distinguishing features. Suicide...
Planning for the most fun fundraising event in Tehachapi, Cheers to Charity, is underway. Aviator Park, at the Tehachapi Airport, will be the setting for the sixth year of this annual fundraiser. Shade trees, acres of grass, plenty of parking and a gentle breeze provide a cool venue on a hot August night. Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, Cheers to Charity benefits local nonprofit organizations and features music, food, wines, craft and home-brewed beers - beneath the canopy of a Tehachapi...
July 8-12, 9:30 a.m.-noon, ages entering K-5 grade at Bear Valley Church, 26180 Plateau Way, (661) 821-0183. Registration free. Call office for information about registration. Optional T-shirt for minimum charge. July 8-12, 8:45 a.m.-noon, ages entering K-5 grade at Stallion Springs Church, 18151 St Andrews Drive, (661) 823-0799. Pre-register by texting to SSCC VBS to 474747 or calling/ going by church office Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 15-19, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 4-12 at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Rd., (661) 822-1379....
First through the gate Isabella, Raquel and Miguel Greenwood were first through the gate when the Stallion Springs Pool opened for the season on June 8. A snack bar is open at the Community Center for snacks and to buy pool passes during open gym hours Monday thru Friday. Credit cards are accepted for pool passes. Pool hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Tired of the same old boring job? Do you...
The winners are: After delaying the Apple Crate Derby Race for a week due to the weather, the Stallion Springs Police Activities League held the running of the semiannual Derby Race on Saturday, June 1. Stallion Springs Senior Police Officer Jimmy Best directed the event. Twenty seven drivers entered the race. Prizes were awarded based on best times for the trip down the course. One of the heats had times with only .01 seconds between the cars. There was of course the required delay due to Deer...
The Tehachapi housing market should pick up when the sun shines. While pricing remains stable, “the market has been a little flat,” Lorri Busse, Realtor with Access Real Estate and president of the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors (TAAR), said. “If anything has affected the market this year, it has been our weather. Usually our market doesn’t really pick up until the sun shines, so we’re getting a late start on the buying season.” She said she has not found that aerospace employees are mov...
The Kern Audubon Tehachapi Fourth Saturday Field Trip is to Stallion Springs Lake at Horsethief Park and golf course on Saturday, June 22. Meet at the parking lot at the lake, which is on the right after the covered bridge, at 8:30 a.m. or at Burger King parking lot, 620 E. Tehachapi Blvd., at 8 a.m. to caravan to Stallion Springs. Dress in layers and bring hat, water, snack and binoculars. Loaners available. We will walk the abandoned golf course so some hiking will be involved. Lunch at P-Dub’s, 27725 Stallion Springs Dr. after we’re don...
June 10-13, 9 a.m.-noon, ages entering K-6 grade at Valley Bible Fellowship (VBF), 326 E. Tehachapi Blvd. (in Grace Fellowship building) Call Pastor Steve at (661) 325-2251 ext. 116 for more information. Registration is $10 per child. If you register on or before June 2, you get a free VBS T-shirt. Preregistration started May 19, through Facebook - VBFTehachapiCampus. June 17-20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., ages entering K-6 grade at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 329 S. Mill St. (at W. E St.), (661) 822-6817. Registration free at www.G...
It's raining, it's poring and even the elk are trying to keep a bit dry. Deer and elk visiting our yards has been limited during the heavy rains we have been getting. Their trips to the lower elevations for water or some of that tall grass for lunch are not quite needed as the rain has created puddles for water and tall grass further up the slopes. Police Report Police Chief Gary Crowell filed a report of statistics for April 2019. The Department had three arrests, issued three citations, had...
