Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Now that summer is upon us, snakes are once again stirring in the Tehachapi Mountains, as warmer temperatures have awakened them from their wintertime slumber. I have seen a Coachwhip, several California Kingsnakes and a Great Basin Gophersnake. The rattlesnakes too have become active, even though it has been a fairly cool spring. How active? Well, the Snake Guys, a group from Bear Valley Springs that was started more than 15 years ago by Ron Hayton, have already removed 59 Northern Pacific...
"My Momma loved a recipe. My favorite recipes in her collection are from the neighbors who lived up and down Cherry Lane in Tehachapi when I was a child growing up there in the 1940s and 50s. Cherry Lane was a dirt road then and my Momma dug a substantial ditch across it to slow down cars that sped by our home. When the offenders had their eyes opened by hitting the ditch and complained to Momma, she informed them, "It is a drainage ditch necessary to drain rain water off of Cherry Lane." Her...
Jackie and Nick Reuter moved from Rosamond to Tehachapi in February with their 15-year-old daughter, Jizel, and three dogs. They had both spent much of their lives in the Antelope Valley but the change of seasons, beautiful scenery and low crime rate of the Tehachapi area beckoned to them. Tehachapi also had an amazing selection of churches to choose from and reasonable home prices. It was a ”no-brainer.” In May, Jackie began work with College Community Services in Tehachapi as Recovery Coo...
"I saw you toss the kites on high and blow the birds about the sky..." That quote from Robert Louis Stevenson's book, "A Child's Garden of Verses," kept me thinking of the aforementioned "wind." Good old Tehachapi wind was present for the Heritage League Errea Garden Dedication held on Saturday, May 28. Like a naughty child who sometimes shows off for guests when they visit, the wind was only able to blow the tops of the trees. The garden, itself, was sheltered on all sides. "Foiled again!" Old...
You don't have to upgrade to Windows 11 if your computer asks you if you want to. Microsoft has committed to supporting Windows 10 until 2025. Ten years of support is standard for Windows versions. I did the math for you, Windows 10 came out in 2015, so support ends in 2025. Somewhere in the box that pops up asking you if you want to upgrade to Windows 11, there's a link (in blue and underlined) to "Stay on Windows 10 for now." So if you've canceled the Windows 11 update window, here's how to...
June is just bustin' out all over. It's a busy time of year – school gets out, summer is starting – clambakes are happening (can you tell I recently watched "Carousel"?) – and lots of special days are set aside in June. We've already acknowledged and celebrated D-Day (June 6). World Bicycle Day and National Egg Day were June 3, and National Hug Your Cat Day was June 4. National Cancer Survivor's Day was June 5, as was National Donut Day. June 8 was National Best Friends Day. Coming up: Flag...
The Tehachapi Resource Conservation District is currently looking for applicants who are interested in serving on their Board of Directors. TRCD members must be registered voters in California and reside within the district, as well as own real property in the district. If you are interested in applying, please contact the office of Supervisor Zack Scrivner at (661) 868-3660 or email at [email protected]. Supervisor Scrivner encourages citizens interested in serving their communities...
On June 6, the Tehachapi City Council approved a balanced $33.3 million budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The approved budget also addressed subsequent fiscal years through 2026-27. The budget includes all operating funds within the City including the General Fund, enterprise funds such as Water, Sewer, Airport, Transit and Refuse and capital project funds. Unfunded mandates coming from Sacramento, inflation and increased fire services costs from the County of Kern creates challenges for the city in the coming years. The fire cost increase by...
It has been like a recurring theme of unfortunate events over the last year or so, too many times I have had to say goodbye to those who came before me. Those who helped blaze a trail in this community and lay the foundation for local athletics. Most recently, it was the news of the passing of Mr. Richard Dieterle, I use the "Mr." because for five years of my junior high and high school education he was "Mr. D." First serving as my junior high principal at Jacobsen in the seventh grade before he...
Michael Patrick Martin was born in Santa Monica on June 5, 1958 to Patrick Emmet Martin and Evelyn June Martin. He passed away in Bakersfield's Heart Hospital due to pneumonia. He was almost 62 years old. His early life was spent in Santa Monica where he attended grade school. The family moved to Selma, California and Michael attended Terry Elementary and went to Selma High, graduating in 1976. He lettered in Cross Country and developed many friends. After high school, he moved to Nevada and...
Raymond C. Dull, 77, passed away June 4 in Bakersfield, California with his wife of 49 years, Patricia, at his side. Raymond, known to most as Ray, was born to Clifton and Wilma Dull on March 30, 1945, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The family moved to the Bay area where Ray would meet his wife Pat at work, at MicroSight in Belmont, California. They were married on September 3, 1972, in Mojave, California. They returned to the Bay Area to start their family and then moved to the Tehachapi area to raise...
Most drivers in Tehachapi know ball joints are an important part of the suspension system. Visualize a ball attached to a spindle with the ball enclosed in a cup. This allows the joint to move in several directions, kind of like how your hip works. Most vehicles have two or four ball joints on the front, depending on the type of suspension system. The joint allows the wheels to move up and down as the tires go over bumps, as well as allowing the wheels to turn as you steer. The ball joints are...
There always seems to be something new and exciting going on at Healthy Hippie Trading Co. and this month is no exception. "I have been blessed with the greatest artisans wanting to sell their products through my store," said owner, Sarah Rose, "but I'm really excited to announce that vendor Luna Hicks of Apothika Montem Botanica will be moving all of her stock to our store, plus she will be here to help customers with things I'm just learning about, such as crystals, teas and sage." Apothika...
Seven exceptional students were recognized for their achievement and rewarded with scholarships from American Association of University Women. The awards were distributed at a celebratory dinner, recently hosted by AAUW Tehachapi Mountain Branch. Jacob Safford received a $3,000 scholarship given in memory of Janice Hagen-Armstrong who worked tirelessly on the scholarship committee until her death six months ago. Reese Sherman, Daisy Andrade and Bryce Rodriguez each received $3,000. Christopher...
One of the hardest parts about reaching out for substance abuse help is a fear of what may happen when the problem is admitted. I receive calls from people who want help but are terrified that if they admit they have a problem they will lose their friends, families, job and be cast as a failure. To those who feel that way, I want to let them know that true friends want you to get help; your family wants their parent, sibling, child and cousin back; your job is required to work with you when you...
COVID-19 has interrupted a lot of plans the past couple of years. The Fishing Derby that usually takes place at Brite Lake has again been cancelled this year. But that hasn't stopped Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Parks District (TVRPD) from providing citizens with events that ensure a good time. This year, Free Fish Day replaced the Fishing Derby. Before Free Fish Day, which was on May 21, the fish had to be added to the lake. Early in the morning, two days before, a shipment of fish came from t...
Valley Strong Credit Union is excited to announce that they have refreshed their checking account products to meet the growing needs of members. Besides a no fee product and added benefits to both its CentsAble and Makes Cents checking products, members now have access to: • An online shopping mall where you can earn cash back at national and local retailers, hotels, restaurants and on various travel purchases. • A discount code for prescription medication purchases at pharmacies such as CVS...
On Thursday, June 2, just one block away from the first Farmers Market of the season, the Tehachapi Unified School District held a special board meeting for public comment on the redistricting maps for the Tehachapi Unified School District Board of Trustees. The board is required by law to hold its elections not at-large, but instead have each of the trustees represent a certain district. The law is designed to promote local representation in diverse school districts. Tehachapi is a community...
On May 31, at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Tehachapi Police Department was notified by Tehachapi Unified School District personnel of a potential threat toward an unidentified school campus. School personnel indicated a male juvenile had made a post on a social media platform indicating he looked like he was going to pull a school shooting. The juvenile was not a student in the Tehachapi Unified School District but was found to be a resident in the Tehachapi area. Officers from the Tehachapi...
Earth Day makeup day took place June 8 in the City of Tehachapi. The original Earth Day cleanup scheduled for April 22 was snowed and rained out. "We spoke with all of the volunteer groups that were planning on coming out in April and they all wanted us to coordinate another day (when it was sunny and warmer). More than 25 community volunteers came out and collected trash, litter, debris and filled a large trailer today, along the Antelope Run community trail in the City of Tehachapi," said...
Memorial Day in Bear Valley was honored with a ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial by Cub Lake. The service was opened by Commander, Bill Kritlow. The guest speaker that was Cindy M. Van Bibber, the director for Bakersfield National Cemetery. She spoke on National Cemeteries and their history, back to President Abraham Lincoln. An important part of the ceremony is the induction of those who have reported to their final station. Paul, Bellinger, US Navy Veteran, called out each name and John P...
Gonzalo Javier Higareda, 31, passed away on May 13 in Tehachapi. Gonzalo was known to everyone as Geo. Geo was born in Bakersfield, California to Graciela and Gonzalo Higareda on Sept. 5, 1990. He graduated from Tehachapi High School in 2009. After high school, he attended UEI College and completed the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician Training Program. In 2021, he was recognized Nationally as a Top 10 Technician for Home Appliances and a Top 5 Technician for Samsung...
For their unwavering support of law enforcement and first responders' mental health, 911 At Ease International, Kern County Chapter was recognized as 2022 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblyman Vince Fong in the State Capitol. 911 At Ease International provides free, professional and trauma-informed therapy and counseling to first responders and their families. "First responders and law enforcement officers face extremely challenging situations every day," said Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern...
Tehachapi Community Theater is presenting their last show of the season at the BeeKay premiering June 10. Here's what Chris Morales, the director of the show, had to say. "We have a great cast, a lot of talent in this show which made directing this show easy, challenging and very exciting. I've been a member of TCT for several years and have acted in many shows, and now directing 'On Golden Pond' has really allowed me to always appreciate what directors need to do, what they go through and how...
Carolyn Fredette Kennett Kenyon passed away on May 23 after a long, lucky, somewhat eventful and fun life. Born March 16, 1935, in New Rochelle, New York to Frederick Thomas Kennett and Jeanette Alden Kennett. She is predeceased by her parents; brother, Richard; and husband, "Steve" Kenyon, Lt. Col. USMC, Ret. She is survived by sisters, Dorothy Hoagg, Priscilla Dick and Christine Kennett; cousins, Bonnie Lou and David Smith, and several nieces and nephews. She attended schools in Pelham, New Yo...
