Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The next meeting for the Tehachapi Mountain Quilters will be on Monday, Sept. 9, at Shepherd of the Hills Church, in Tehachapi. Socializing begins at 9 a.m. and the meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Our speaker for this month will be Tina Curran. She will have a Trunk Show showing her Art Quilts, a picture or design executed in fabric, thread and batting. Her Art Quilts are more decorative than utilitarian purposes. Her Art Quilts have been on display in multiple art and quilt shows, as well as in...
The Tehachapi Symphony bids a fond farewell to Cellist Samuel Torres, who is leaving this week to attend Coast Guard Boot Camp in New Jersey. The Coast Guard is very selective and only takes the finest recruits into their ranks. Samuel definitely fits that definition. Samuel has played the Cello since he was 9 years old. He played in the Tehachapi Strings Orchestra and then moved up to the Tehachapi Symphony. Members of the audience often remarked on his beautiful curly hair and the big smile...
I can't seem to find a good beginning for this piece. I want it to contain a happy ending. Keep reading, it's in here somewhere. My true story begins in April 1917 when this nation entered into what was known as, The World War or The Great War. Due to the number of nations involved it was idealistically termed as The War To End All Wars. This conflict had begun in Europe in 1914 and the United States had hoped, unsuccessfully, to avoid becoming involved. My grandparents, Tom and Minnie Anderson,...
Football season is starting and many immediately draw their thoughts toward and attention to the National Football League, NCAA or high school football. While the game is played on several different levels across the country and in some cases, the world, some folks forget just how many leagues there once were and variations of the game ... unless you lived through one, like I did. As many of you are aware, I used to travel the country covering various sports via radio broadcasts, mostly at the...
As the summer begins to wind down on another eventful season in Tehachapi, I'm filled with a sense of enthusiasm and positivity I've never quite had before. Tehachapi's parks and recreation landscape is evolving, and it's clear that the future is brighter than ever. This past summer, TVRPD partnered with a number of local agencies that have not only strengthened our community but also saw the results of collaborative efforts in parks and recreation. As part of Parks & Recreation Month in July,...
Calling all musical ghosts, ghouls and goblins! It’s time to start rehearsing for the annual TPOPs (Tehachapi Pops Orchestra) Halloween Spooktacular Concert. This year’s show will again be presented at the Tehachapi Adult Day Healthcare Center, 123 W. F St., on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. Rehearsals started on Thursday, Aug. 29, 6 to 8 p.m., at Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., in downtown Tehachapi, and will continue each Thursday until the show. Local musicians are welcome to join in for this monstrously fun music event. TPOPs is an inc...
On Sept. 14, 1924, David Patton Grier was born to Joseph Grier and Florence Matilda Haken of Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada. His father fought in World War I and brought his young bride home with him at the close of the war. They established their home in Fort Macleod and David Patton, known throughout his life as Pat, was their fourth born. His childhood was wonderful. He went to school locally, played hockey, played in the snow, swam in the river and went shooting in the fields outside of...
On Aug. 20 at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Tehachapi Police Department received a call for service from the Tehachapi Home Depot loss prevention, regarding two individuals they recognized as repeat retail theft offenders. Both suspects had previously been involved in multiple prior retail thefts, that had occurred in the Antelope Valley. Officers contacted Charles Mearns, 56, of Los Angeles and Faris Batarseh, 37, of Lancaster in their vehicle as they were attempting to leave the parking lot....
On Aug. 19, at approximately 10:14 p.m., the Tehachapi Police Department received a call for service regarding an individual under the influence of alcohol and marijuana in the 800 block of Tucker Road. Officers arrived and contacted Joseph Lopez, 35, of Golden Hills and Rachel Stillman, 23, of Tehachapi, in their vehicle. During the investigation, it was discovered Lopez had two misdemeanor warrants, one of which was a "no bail" arrest warrant for assault. Lopez was subsequently taken into...
The car pictured above is from a car club event awhile back at the Mojave Air and Space Port. The airport crew are pushing a 1980 European 308 GTS Ferrari. It's a carburatored car and you can see the tell-tale signs it's a Euro car by the rounded marker lights. The car has no 5 MPH bumpers, which were required in the USA for cars in 1980. Maintenance has always been extremely costly on any Ferrari. A great collector car for sure, but no daily driver in my opinion. They were having issues with th...
In 1913, a funding bill was passed to build a road from Bakersfield to Mojave to replace the wagon and horse trails that, at the time, were the only way in and out of the Tehachapi Valley. In 1916, a 28.2 mile road was completed from Tehachapi to Mojave that opened the area up to better forms of transportation. Construction began in 1937 on a more modern highway, which took many years to complete. WWII took many of the able-bodied men away to the service, so prisoners were used for the...
The 10th Anniversary of Cheers to Charity is in the books! Dozens of people volunteered hundreds of hours to give area residents an unforgettable night in the park. There was delicious food, carefully selected wines, craft brews/home-brewed beers, casino games and dancing to tunes that spanned the decades. "I will come back and help every single year," said Christine Welton, a five-year volunteer veteran. "I not only feel good about helping raise money for charity, the event is just so much...
1. We sell the name brands you want! Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-pedic, MLILY and Spring-pedic. 2. We are local! No more traveling long distances for quality. You can stop and try out a mattress that is right for you. 3. Keep your tax dollars here. 4. Sleep experts! We can figure out exactly what you need with some educated questions. 5. Save money! We get big box pricing on all our mattresses so that means you save. 6. Free delivery, setup and removal of your old mattress! Because we are...
Local plumbing business, John the Plumber, is excited to announce a hiring fair, offering opportunities for those interested in starting or advancing their careers in the plumbing industry. The fair will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m., at their location, 103 W. I St., Tehachapi. John the Plumber is known for its commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to expand their...
The California Highway Patrol, Mojave Area is looking for senior volunteers. We currently have eight senior volunteers, most of whom have been a CHP volunteer for over 10 years. We are looking for seniors who would like to give back to Kern County and make a positive impact. This round of applications will be closing on Aug. 23. To obtain an application, visit the CHP Mojave office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or visit us at Tehachapi Mountain Festival on Aug. 17 and 18. For more...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi presented Judy Trujillo, Youth Service Chair, the Avenue of Service Award for her contributions to the community of Tehachapi through working with the local youth. President Jennifer Palakiko presented the award to Judy in appreciation for her outstanding work in the area of Youth Service. A former educator, Judy's love for working with high school students comes shining through, and she works tirelessly to support the Interact student clubs at both Valley Oaks...
On the morning of Aug. 14, Liberty Dill Photography and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, officially opening the new photography studio located on the southeast corner of S. Robinson St. and Tehachapi Blvd. The event was attended by City and County officials, as well as Miss Tehachapi....
Tehachapi Terror Haunted House is approaching its fourth year in the community, with bigger and scarier plans than ever. As with previous seasons, the event will be free-to-the-public, and accepting donations for a local charity. The event is a costly endeavor, and relies heavily on the generosity of the community. Donations and local business sponsors are greatly needed as October looms ever closer. You can support Tehachapi Terror by donating to their GoFundMe, purchasing gifts off their...
Pauline McKindley moved from Vermont to Tehachapi in April to join three of her five older sisters on a 20-acre ranch they all purchased in Cummings Valley. She says she loves the openness of the valley and the view from their property, especially when SpaceX launches from Vandenburg. Born in San Bernardino County, Pauline, her sisters and two step-brothers lived there until they all moved to Tucson, Arizona when Pauline was 7 years old. Tucson was her home for 30 years. While in Tucson she...
Kids Day at the Museum is an annual event for children and youth in our community. It is sponsored by the Tehachapi Heritage League, supported by local businesses and made possible by a small cadre of volunteers. There are a few activity spaces available so any organization or individual interested in presenting a display or project should contact Kids Day Coordinator Dixie Coutant, (661) 599-1889 for further information. Individual volunteers are needed to help the day of the event. Kids Day...
Jack Larry Booze peacefully passed away on June 16 in Denton, Texas. A memorial service will be officiated by Dr. Larry Booze on Aug. 23 at Christian Life Assembly Church, 920 W. Valley Blvd., Tehachapi, at 10 a.m. There will be a private interment at Tehachapi Public Cemetery – Westside. Jack is the youngest son of parents Harold and Lovera (Schonauer) Booze. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was a college graduate from Bethany Bible College. He married Betty Lou Smith on June 8, 1974. Jack w...
Tamara was born on Sept. 14, 1958 and passed away peacefully in Bakersfield on Aug. 6, holding hands with her husband Tim Singer after a valiant battle with cancer. Services will be officiated by Pastor Hector Ruiz of Valley Bible Fellowship. A memorial service will be held at Wood Family Funeral Service on Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Tamara was born in Burbank, California. She attended Burroughs High School and then Los Angeles City College where she received her degree in nursing. She continued her...
Parolee Roberto Betancourt from Bakersfield was arrested on Aug. 2, for committing grand theft of $1,700 in cash from a vendor at the Tehachapi Farmers Market on July 25. The suspect was also arrested for causing $2,000 in damage to a coin machine at the Wash Tub Laundromat in Tehachapi on July 30. Betancourt was booked into the Kern County Jail, Lerdo Facility on charges of Grand Theft as well as Commercial Burglary, Felony Vandalism and violation of parole....
Past Forgiveness Peace in the moment Now transcending all judgment Nothing to forgive Tehachapi resident Patrick Wong is a man whose life has been shaped by both precision and the esoteric, by some things that can be measured and others that are difficult to define. A retired union millwright, he spent 40 years doing exacting, highly technical work on turbine generators in nuclear power plants and other large facilities. At the same time, he created poetry and developed his own spiritual,...
One of the great things about gardening with native plants is that you know that they are adapted to our often demanding growing conditions. This is true of the large Penstemon genus, which is a group of typically hardy perennials in the traditionally placed in the snapdragon family. There 15 species of Penstemon that are native to Kern County, and many, many more that are not native but that will thrive here – North America is home to more than 250 species of Penstemon, and there has been e...
