Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Aug. 12 marked the 9th year of the Tehachapi's premiere fundraising event - Cheers to Charity. More than 800 people filled Aviator Park enjoying a perfect night in Tehachapi. There was amazing food, choice wines, refreshing beers, energetic dancing, games of chance and prizes galore! "The evening was a smash," said Cheers volunteer Jason Stanley. Jason, Facility Superintendent for Airstreams Renewables was crucial in lighting up the park! Under a canopy of a thousand lights, partygoers enjoyed...
Just like you go to your family doctor once a year for a routine checkup, taking your vehicle to a reliable mechanic for regularly scheduled maintenance is critical. But, just like medical issues, sometimes problems can arise when you least expect them. When an unfamiliar light illuminates on the dash, you notice an inexplicable rumbling, roaring or grinding, or something just doesn't feel quite right, there's no need to panic and frantically search "What does my check engine light mean?" Just...
The 46th annual "Fiddlin' Down the Tracks" Old Time Fiddle Contest, put on by District 3 of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, will take place in Tehachapi on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road. (The hall has great acoustics, comfy seating and air conditioning!) This year's contest is being held in honor of Fiddler Carl Parnell, who is a well-known San Joaquin Valley fiddler. Tehachapi locals may know him, as he has competed here in the...
Tropical storm Hilary had a tremendous impact on Southern California and the Tehachapi Valley. Most obvious was the impact it had on curtailing Mountain Festival activities. Less obvious was the impact the storm had on the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum. While not quite as horrific as the 1932 rains and floods, Hilary was more subtle. Most people are not aware that under the freight room of the depot, there is a basement. In the basement there is a drain in the floor created to capture any cond...
It is with disappointment that Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District announces the cancellation of the anticipated 3rd Annual Brews on the Mountain Beer and Wine Festival, originally scheduled for September 16, 2023. The decision to cancel was made in response to low participation numbers and as a commitment to honoring and respecting our valued sponsors, vendors, and bands. Despite our anticipation and planning, the level of participant interest fell below the threshold necessary to make...
Louise Victoria Martinez, 93, passed away at her home in Bear Valley Springs surrounded by family on Aug. 5. A memorial service will be held on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. at Wood Family Funeral Chapel in Tehachapi. A reception will follow at The Woods Pavilion. A private interment will be held on Sept. 8 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin. Louise was born on June 15, 1930, to Luisa and Rev. Esteban Viera in New York, New York. She was married to Henry Martinez from June 1950 until his death...
At their regular board meeting on Aug. 16, the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District moved to file their official response to the Kern County Grand Jury report released about them on June 1. The board presented their draft and voted it in unanimously with little discussion. The City of Tehachapi and Golden Hills filed their joint response to that same report at the beginning of this month, doubling down on their criticism of TCCWD’s operating practices. The joint entities believe TCCWD board members are using their position on the board t...
It happened again with all the crazy weather we've been having. The one weekend I had free to take a day trip is the weekend we endured tropical storm Hilary. Perhaps if I'd had a rowboat, I could have gone somewhere. Or not – it was really raining all weekend! I mean hard! Pouring buckets! And on top of that, we had an earthquake! Nothing says, "stay home!" quite like the weather we had that weekend. So, I enjoyed the time sitting in my house, listening to the rain on my roof, and p...
The first order of business at the Aug. 21 City Council meeting was to appoint a new District 2 city council member to fill the seat vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Keith Sackawitz. There were two applications for the seat: Jeanette Pauer, former head of the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and Denise Madden of the nonprofit organization #LoveTehachapi. Both women were nominated, but Pauer was selected in a 4-0 vote and was sworn in by City Clerk, Tory Marsh. Pauer introduced...
Award-winning journalist and wildlife videographer Peter DeArmond will give a second special presentation on the Rocky Mountain elk that roam the Tehachapi Mountains on Friday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Stallion Springs Community Center, 27850 Stallion Springs Dr. The presentation will include high definition videos, photos and a brief history of how these Rocky Mountain Elk arrived and eventually settled throughout Tejon Ranch, Stallion Springs, Bear Valley Springs and other parts of the Tehachapi Mountains. “Rocky Mountain elk are not n...
This is article No. 8 in a series. See previous The Loop newspaper issues for more information, education and inspiration in how Joyful Life Hypnotherapy can help you have the joyful life you deserve. As a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, and having shared hypnotherapy for over 30 years, I am grateful and amazed with the outcomes of my hypnotherapy clients who seek hypnotherapy for medical support. People have sought me with fears related to their diagnosis and medical treatments; fears...
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) better known to the reading world as C. S. Lewis of Narnia fame, published in 1950, was a voracious writer of more than 30 books. What is not as commonly known, Lewis wrote "The Space Trilogy" between 1938 and 1945, the first of the series titled "Out of the Silent Planet." This time in history was tumultuous. Hitler became German Chancellor and then Fuhrer. His troops marched through Europe. There were concentration camps built and filled. Ghettos of deportees...
The Tehachapi Police Department is excited to announce the first "Pickleball with the Police" family fun evening on Thursday, Aug. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. We are inviting the community to come meet your police officers and new chief while trying out the fastest growing sport in America. "I wanted to do something a little different from coffee with a cop and try having some fun with our community and play pickleball. The entire family can join us and enjoy an evening at TPD, we'll even supply all the...
Tehachapi offers many opportunities throughout the year to mingle with friends and family, make new friends, build relationships and enjoy life with each other while building a stronger, healthier community. From festivals to the Farmers Market to charitable events, celebrations abound in our growing mountain town. An Evening for Life is one of these amazing experiences. An Evening for Life is an annual fundraising event held to support the work of the Family Life Pregnancy Center. The center is 100% donor based and offers many pregnancy relate...
At their Aug. 15 meeting, the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District Board unanimously approved the organization's 2023-24 final budget. Operations Manager Kent Beal told the Board that new bathrooms are planned for Philip Marx Central Park. Beal said it is hoped they will be able to move them closer to Mojave St. near the handicap parking spaces. The old bathrooms are in bad shape and funding for the new ones is available with Capital Improvement Funds. The four new bathrooms will all...
On July 18, Chamber of Commerce President Jeanette Pauer announced she would be stepping down, allowing her assistant Clare Scotti to take office. Scotti came to the Chamber around the beginning of July as Pauer’s helper due to her experience and love of Tehachapi. Clare Scotti holds a Master’s Degree in journalism, focusing specifically on magazine ethics. She’s started her own travel magazine, has been a substitute teacher, a real estate agent and done much more over her career. Currently, Scotti runs the Tehachapi Visitor Center and Disco...
I just wanted to make people aware of some new and unusual plants that grow here in Tehachapi. It's always better to plant spring blooming plants in the fall or summer months. They get better established and you get the benefits of a longer bloom time! Let's start with trees Now's the time to plant Crepe Myrtle. There is a relatively new type out now, Delta Eclipse. It has purple foliage and pink flowers. We had it at Mountain Gardens Nursery & Pet all winter and it did great. Crepe Myrtles...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts held their annual summer photo contest this month. An awards reception to honor the participants was held on First Friday, Aug. 4. The contest, in its 19th year, featured 86 photos by local amateur photographers in six different categories. Photos will be on display through Aug. 29 at Gallery 'N' Gifts, located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. They are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Best of Show winner was Wes Burcham with a whimsical photo of a...
On Aug. 5, the Salvation Army, in first-time collaboration with #LoveTehachapi, held their annual Back to School Clothing Drive. With over 100 families visiting the Saturday morning drive, it's safe to say that the event was a huge success. Before doors even opened, families from all over Tehachapi and Eastern Kern queued in a line snaking around the corner of the building for an opportunity to receive free clothing and breakfast. Carlos' Donut supplied over 200 breakfast burritos and...
Karate is the world’s most popular martial art and Shotokan is karate’s most popular style. Shotokan Karate was developed in 1922 by the father of modern day karate, Gichin Funakoshi. Master Funakoshi’s philosophy was simple, ”The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.” Shotokan is a prominent martial art because it develops character, self-discipline, control, improves physical fitness and teaches humility and respect. The emphasis on respect and humility are the guidi...
Head into Canine Creek and check out the pet birthday section! Canine Creek is located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. 5, in Tehachapi....
I dedicate this artwork to the Nuwä (Kawaiisu or Southern Paiute) people of the Tehachapi Mountains who have lived here for thousands of years. "Nuwä Momo'o" (Nuwä Woman) depicts a Transitional Nuwä woman gathering Valley Oak acorns, for making acorn meal, on a beautiful late summer day with a cloudless Tehachapi sky. Her expression is peaceful and also confident, for she knows she will survive and adapt to any of life's challenges. She is holding what is called a "burden basket," a large con...
Aug. 7 marked the first City Council meeting of the month. With the arrival of Mountain Festival on Aug. 19 and the start of the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 9, the City has seen an especially busy past few weeks. At the meeting, new police chief Richard Standridge recognized Sgt. Dunham for stepping up and taking on many extra responsibilities during the police chief transition, keeping the department together in a time of instability. Sgt. Dunham received his official commendation, while...
For the 12th consecutive year, Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District has been awarded the prestigious "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting" from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). "The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting," according to the GFOA. LaMinda (Mindy) Madenwald, Business Manager, has spearheaded the effort to continue the tradition of excellence in...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring a Run for the Music event that will take place during the beginning celebrations of our 25th season, 2023-24. The Run will include a 1K and a 5K at Meadowbrook Park, located at 21750 Westwood Blvd., in Tehachapi. The National Anthem will be at 8:45 a.m. with the run beginning at 9 a.m. on Oct. 7. Registration and check-in will be online at Tehachapiorchestra.com or on the day of the run at the park. The cost is $30 per individual or $50 per family. Children, babies in strollers and dogs on a leash...
