Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi Warriors Booster Club recently hosted the Inaugural Warrior Cup Five-A-Side Soccer Tournament at the new Valley Park Five-A-Side Soccer Field on Saturday, Nov. 16. Nine teams participated in the all-day event. The tournament, the first to be held at the City of Tehachapi's Valley Park facility since it opened in June, featured teams from Tehachapi, Bakersfield, California City, Edwards and Visalia. In total, 25 matches were played throughout the day, including preliminary matches...
At the Nov. 14 meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi, in honor of Veterans Day, the speaker was Shane McGarrett, who served honorably for four years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, she embarked upon a long, impressive career in the aerospace industry. Shane has written a memoir titled, "Out of Service: Coming of Age, the Military, a Fight for Life and Justice, a Memoir." Shane was notably certified as the first woman jet...
On Nov. 13, Chris Morales, owner of White Rabbit Studios, stood with her partner, Mary Jane Utley, and over 100 residents to cut the ribbon for her new business. Surrounded by friends, colleagues and city officials, Chris shared her journey from her love of acting on stage and directing plays to realizing a dream come true with White Rabbit Studios. The new space, located on 117 S. Mill St., offers lessons in improv, piano, guitar, acting, puppetry and more. The larger entry space can be used...
The Tehachapi Cancer Foundation couldn’t do what we do without your help and support. This village has been amazing supporting us for 10 years. We are currently assisting three families here in the greater Tehachapi area. Our clients range from 7 years old to 60+ years old. Each individual has unique needs and wants. Needs range from assisting with utilities to gas for their vehicle. Treatment is a minimum of 45 miles one way. Madera Children’s hospital is 160 miles one way. This is a big expense on a family. Taking time away from work, foo...
After spending more than 50 years observing the seasons change in the Tehachapi Mountains, I've reached the conclusion that autumn is the most transitional of the four seasons. There is noticeable change during each of our three-month long seasons, of course, but the differences are the most dramatic from the beginning to the end of fall. Summer, for example, is more stable: when summer officially begins about June 21 each year, the grasses are dry on the hillsides, the trees have all leafed...
The Karl's Hardware's Rental Center Sale begins Dec. 6 and runs through Dec. 15! Team member Drake displays the 22-ton Iron and Oak Log Splitter, which will have a daily rental sale price of just $105 per day (regular rate $120/day). Check out Karl's Hardware's Rental Center at 20901 South St., in Old Town, Tehachapi....
The City of Tehachapi is excited to announce the events and activities planned for the 2024 Tehachapi Hometown Christmas celebration, taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Green Street and at Centennial Plaza. Hometown Christmas is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, offering fun activities for visitors alongside other Christmas-related events happening around town that day. The event will feature vendors selling holiday-themed items, free crafts/activities for kids a...
Our two hometown supermarkets, Albertsons and Save Mart, are really generous to our community in supporting good-deed efforts. This is the 14th year we have experienced this support from them! My church, Tehachapi Community Church, has been collecting from our congregation to provide Thanksgiving dinners to The Salvation Army for distribution to less fortunate families. When called on, Save Mart and, especially, Albertsons came through in a big way. We in Tehachapi are fortunate to have many hometown businesses which have been so helpful over...
On the morning of Nov. 4, members of the Tehachapi VFW and civic organizations joined Make Art Tehachapi in the unveiling of Tehachapi's latest mural. The "In Defense of Freedom" mural, which was painted by noted artist and Tehachapi resident Col. Mark Pestana, USAF (retired), covers all four sides of the electrical box located in front of the VFW on Tehachapi Blvd. The mural includes the Liberty Bell as the symbol of freedom as ordered by the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1751. Also included is a...
Fifteen theatre students stood in the Tehachapi High drama room and expressed what they were feeling at that exact moment. Some said they felt nervous, others excited. It was a bittersweet time for the seniors graduating at the end of the school year. This shared moment of vulnerability was part of the rehearsal process for their production of "Emily Brontë, Teenage Necromancer." Written by Don Zolidis, it is based off the work of English novelist and poet Emily Brontë. The play follows s...
The Tehachapi Police Department is excited to host the 2024 Special Olympics Torch Run on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. All donations from the Torch Run help to fund Special Olympics programs locally and enrich the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Torch Run will kick off at Centennial Plaza where participants will go on a half-mile run/walk through downtown Tehachapi. All community members are welcome to sign up to run, walk, or cheer on participants. It is free to register...
Trains have been traditional gifts for young and old alike. The Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club would like to share their toys with all of you at their Fall Model Train Show to be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listen to the whistles, bells, huffing and chuffing as you watch the operating layouts in Large Scale, Lionel, On30, HO, N and Z Modules. There will be guest exhibitors. It's a fun time for the public as well as the modelers. There...
On Monday, Nov. 11, a Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will be held in Downtown Tehachapi. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of F and Green streets and will conclude at Philip Marx Central Park. The Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at Central Park at 11:11 a.m. paying tribute to our local veterans. Retired Master Chief David Gladden will be the keynote speaker for the ceremony. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era in 1972, was a combat veteran during Desert...
This Thanksgiving we come together not only to celebrate the season of gratitude, but also to honor the legacy of those who paved the way for us – our ancestors. In Native American culture, elders are the keepers of knowledge and traditions, providing valuable guidance to younger generations. Elders are revered and treated with the upmost respect, and their needs remain priority. When honoring our ancestors, the connection with history, identity and spirit remain strong. As we reflect on the s...
By luck, I ran into a pilot friend driving near Tehachapi Airport. In talking with him he asked me if I saw the P-51 at the airport. I said no. So, he was happy to take me out to the hangar where people from Vintage V-12 were working on the ship. Vintage V-12 is a locally based engine maker for the P-51 warbird power plant. This North American P-51A Mustang with registration number "N 51Z" is a special bird. It's made of parts from a "D" model and "A" version P-51 World War II fighter, bomber...
On the afternoon of Oct. 30, Marianne Paciullo, owner of both of Tehachapi's McDonald's, celebrated their 30-year anniversary at the Tucker Rd. location with a ribbon cutting. Tehachapi Mayor Michael Davies (center) and other dignitaries also attended....
It is hard to believe it is fall again in Tehachapi. Soon it will be Thanksgiving and then Christmas! Have you been thinking about Estate Planning? I know it can be a difficult topic...but your children will be happy you have thought ahead to make it easier for them to take care of your estate without a probate. What is better, a will or a trust? A trust will streamline the process of transferring an estate after you die while avoiding a lengthy and potentially costly period of probate (in...
We are proud to welcome Kam Kreations Kam Kreations is the work of Karen Munson. A resident of Bear Valley and our newest vendor/artist here at the Arts Center. Using her talent, art skills and attention to detail Karen creates unique and beautiful floral and ribbon wreaths for all seasons and events. Improv with Susan & Johnathan Saturday, Nov. 9 This month our Improv Workshop has moved to the second Saturday. Hone your skills exercise your mind and have a great time. This is a fun class that a...
White Rabbit Studios grand opening White Rabbit Studios will be celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. Located 117 S. Mill St., Ste. B, this new event center will be a space for the community to coordinate classes, host events and gather for any number of activities. Spearheaded by Chris Morales, this new business is an exciting addition to Tehachapi. There will be live music, food, guest artists and more at this event. The Pillage Village grand opening The next is a grand opening...
Ricardo Reginaldo’s parents Viviano Nolasco and Carlotta Lucero moved to San Pedro, California with six children: Lional (Leo), Ricardo, Orlando, Pearl, Beatice and Geraldine. Ricardo graduated from San Pedro High School in 1945 and entered the Navy. He served in Guam and was honorably discharged in 1948. He married and had three children. Maria, Kathy and Ricardo Jr. During his second marriage, he had more children Michael, and a daughter Cath Stewart whom they adopted. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as nieces a...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed Rotary District Governor Sherry Peckhoon Sim to Tehachapi on Oct. 10 to share her vision and show her support of the Tehachapi Rotary Club. She was joined by Assistant District Governor Mary Lundstrom from China Lake Rotary and District Chief Operating Officer Kay Pitts from the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary. District Governor Sherry Sim has been a member of Rotary since she joined the Rotary Club of Morro Bay in 2005. She then helped to start the Rotary...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi was treated to an informative presentation by Kimberly Bittner, a member of the Bear Valley Springs Garden Club. An avid gardener, Kimberly talked about the Waterwise Garden project in Bear Valley, located at the corner of S. Lower Valley Rd. and Cumberland Rd., next to the parking lot of the Bear Valley Community Services District (BVCSD) office. The garden was originally established over 25 years ago, to help educate residents about options for low water...
Today, We Honor The Overall Man Classic Bill Mead Reprinted with permission. Autumn doesn't always bother to warn us when it comes to Tehachapi abruptly. Usually it kind of sneaks in, but some years, summer ends with a sudden chill. I've gone out to my curb in my usual shorts to pick up the paper and quickly discovered we had moved into long pants weather overnight. Having lived here a mere 23 years I don't fancy myself an expert on local climate, but I'll venture a guess that we'll have some...
James A. Stoll Sr., born Sept. 4, 1949, passed away on Jan. 13, 2024 in Tehachapi. A Celebration of Life was held at Calvary Chapel with interment held at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Jim went to be with the Lord in total peace. Jim joined the United States Marine Corps. In 1967 he served proudly in Vietnam until June 1969. In September of 1969, Jim met his bride, Barbara Smith, and married her that same month. They enjoyed 54 years together, where they shared their time and travelled....
Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe reported to the City Council that he had been approached by Caltrans for the city to participate in their new Clean California Community Designation Program. The program would be limited to the first 100 cities to sign up and would kick off on Earth Day 2025. Costelloe said the city would receive special freeway signage acknowledging their efforts in keeping Tehachapi clean. The program requires that the city maintain 10 out of 15 criteria in order to...
