Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi Police Department is hosting Tehachapi Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Philip Marx Central Park. Like the National Night Out event that will be celebrated across the country on the same date, Tehachapi Night Out aims to connect with and meet the needs of Tehachapi residents. Chief Richard Standridge invites the community to meet him, his staff and enjoy a summer evening in the park. The goal of the event is to promote police-community partnerships and...
On July 20, Lhana and Klaire, a new clothing boutique, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Treating guests with a substantial buffet, owner Merriel Charisse Colorado Corpus McCallum and her family and friends excitedly shared the offerings at this new clothing boutique. Residents enjoyed browsing the selection of light summer dresses to fancier fare for special occasions, as well as 10% off purchases. It's clear that Lhana and Klaire has a selection of women's wear that...
The most beautiful Valentine's Day was Feb. 14, 1982. On this day God gifted the world with the birth of Christopher Joseph Calvillo. Christopher was born at Edwards Air Force Base to parents Julie Ann Doughty and Daniel Calvillo. He was raised in Tehachapi, graduating from Tehachapi High School in 2000. Shortly after High School he met the love of his life – Elisa Hernandez. Together they had two children. Son Christopher David and daughter Marley Grace. Chris was a baker at Kohnen's Country B...
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Elias "Eli" Martinez Garcia Jr. of Tehachapi, California. He died peacefully at home on July 29, 2024, at the age of 69. Elias was born in Glendale, California on March 1, 1955, to parents Elias Sr. and Esther Tovar Garcia. He grew up in Sunland, in the San Fernando Valley. There he met the beautiful red-headed girl next door, Cheryl Schilling. They were high school sweethearts and eventually married in May of 1977. In February of 1978, Elias...
Lorina Jane Powell (Qual) was born on May 11, 1948, in Bemidji, Minnesota. She passed away on April 10 in Bakersfield after 10 years of Parkinson's disease. She was a Tehachapi High School graduate, class of 1966. In her early years Lorina was a switchboard operator at the phone company in Mojave. She also spent time as a bookkeeper. Lorina was the founder of Western Graphics in 1981, which she successfully owned and operated until 2001. She loved antiques and was a vendor of many amazing...
Rual Gusta Vinson was the eldest son of Jasper Otis Vinson and Linnie Lee Nickell. He was born on Nov. 6, 1927 in Citra City, Hughes County, Oklahoma. Rual went to school in Allen and joined the Navy after high school. While in the Navy he served in the Korean War. After the Navy, Rual worked in the oil industry at Sun Oil, which was purchased by Koch Refinery where he worked for 30 years. Rual was also a Mason for many years and received the Harim Award. He resigned from the Masons six years...
The speaker for the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi on July 18 was Jerry Munson. Jerry joined the Rotary Club of Tehachapi after transferring from the Santa Clarita Rotary in December 2023. Jerry delivered a presentation known as a "Rotary Craft Talk," in which a Rotarian shares the essential elements of their approach to the craft of living, including their life stories and experiences that have shaped their character. Jerry grew up in the San Fernando Valley in typical Southern...
When I was 17 and fresh out of high school, I was hired as an operator at the local telephone office. I earned 65 cents an hour. Six days a weeks, eight hour days on a split shift of four hours on four hours off and four hours on again. It broke up one's day to where you really could not plan to go anywhere far from town. We had a vocabulary that we used and each word emerged as the soul of kind, polite conversation. No matter how rude or irate some people were, we were the soul of tact. People...
As near as I can recall, the last time my living conditions didn't include a pet of any kind was back in 1987. Now, 37 years later, I find myself in the same condition. A few days ago, I noticed my cat Anni – my only remaining pet – had a mouthful of blood. I took her to Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital, where I left her to be evaluated. A few hours later I received the call that no one wants to receive – Anni had cancer and the prognosis was grim. I made the decision that is so hard to make,...
At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi on July 25, the club welcomed Carol Gates, a member of the Tehachapi Group of the Kern Audubon Society. The Kern Audubon Society was founded in 1973, and since there were so many members from Tehachapi, the Tehachapi Group of the Kern Audubon Society was created in 2009. Carol's interest in birds began early, as her father was a founding member of the Kern Audubon Society in 1973. Their mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems,...
Barbara K. (Peck) Grantham, 76, a compassionate, intelligent, beautiful lady went to sing praises with the Lord, on Thursday evening, July 18, 2024. She fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and took her final earthly breath at her home with her loving husband, Buz Grantham, by her side. Barbara had the most beautiful smile, a wonderful sense of humor and an excellent wit that drew people to her. She loved to spend time with her family, singing, crafting, cooking and laughing. She...
On the evening of July 19, the Tehachapi Arts Commission celebrated their fourth annual show with the opening of Art 2024 Tehachapi, held again at the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center on D Street. All proceeds from the VIP event ticket sales will go toward the Commission's Art in the Parks program with Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. Guests were treated to open bars and hors d'oeuvres while viewing the exhibition and talking with the 44 participating artists and show sponsors....
Since its establishment in 1969, Kelcy's Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Tehachapi's dining scene, celebrated not only for its wide collection of historic images and artifacts, but also for its commitment to hospitality and culinary diversity. Often referred to as the area's second museum, Kelcy's blends nostalgia with innovation, ensuring there's something for everyone on its menu. Recently, under the guidance of a new chef, Kelcy's has expanded its menu to include exciting Mexican food...
Given the recent number of wildfires near Tehachapi and adjoining communities, the Stallion Springs Community Response Team (CERT) will be hosting a presentation titled, "Residential Fire Hazards in Rural Communities." The presenter will be Fire Engineer Ethan Kennedy from the Kern County Fire Department. Kennedy will address the causes of typical home fires. These include: kitchen related fires; fires caused by heating equipment; fires resulting from a lack of appliance maintenance and home ele...
The Southern Pacific No. 4449 Daylight is the only surviving GS-4 Class Northern Type 4-8-4 steam locomotive in the world. It was built on May 20,1941 by Lima Locomotive works in Lima, Ohio. The only other GS class locomotive that was saved from the scrap yard being a GS-6 No. 4460. It lives at the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri, and was built during World War II. The GS-6 locomotives were painted in war time black and silver, they were known as the "War Babies." This...
The place where I and many other glider pilots learned to fly has been converted to an helicopter fire-bomber base these pasted few weeks. On July 15, I witnessed lots of flying activity with fueling and servicing at Mountain Valley Glider Port. I got to see the CH-47 "Chinook" and the CH-54 "The Flying Crane" operate this day. With the White and El Rancho Fires and other fires in Kern County, Mountain Valley is a perfect location for a base of operations. In my 40 years living in Tehachapi, I...
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often forget the importance of cleansing not just our physical spaces but our spiritual and emotional selves as well. Cleansing is a vital practice in the realm of metaphysics, promoting harmony, balance and positive energy. This article explores various methods of cleansing and their benefits, providing a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to rejuvenate their spirit and surroundings. The importance of cleansing Cleansing is an ancient practice...
On July 11, Jennifer Palakiko presided over her first official meeting as the 2024-25 President of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi. Jennifer welcomed everyone and shared the Rotary International Theme for the year: "The Magic of Rotary." Jennifer shared an inspirational video of Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick explaining the choice for the 2024-25 Rotary theme. "The Magic of Rotary" was inspired by a trip that President Urchick made to the Dominican Republic, installing water...
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of community spirit as the 61st annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival returns on Aug. 17 and 18. This beloved event, which has long been a celebration of summer since the inception of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, is set to draw thousands of attendees for a weekend packed with entertainment, arts, crafts, food and more. We're thrilled to host the 61st Tehachapi Mountain Festival, celebrating our community's heritage and showcasing all the things...
During the summertime, senior citizens and others at risk from extreme heat have been directed to find relief at cooling centers across Kern County. Cooling centers are funded through grants from SCE and PG&E. Unfortunately, until the second week of July, Tehachapi’s citizens did not have access to a cooling center. Tehachapi’s NEW cooling center is now officially open at Tehachapi Adult Day Healthcare Center! It is centrally located downtown at 123 W. F St., and will open from 1 to 8 p.m. on any day that the National Weather Forecasts the hig...
Tehachapi Police Chief Richard Standridge spoke at the July 16 meeting of the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce held at the American Legion Hall on F Street. Standridge emphasized to the group, "if you see something, say something." Too often he has heard from citizens after the fact, that they say saw an occurrence and did nothing. Since becoming chief, Standridge has increased the number of TPD officers in the department and in the last few months has promoted several of them. Standridge...
Merrill Colon moved to Tehachapi in May 2024 from North Carolina, joining members of her family who were already Tehachapi residents. Merrill was born and raised in Vermont and is a graduate of Texas A&M. She said she has lived in many places around the United States, among them being Louisiana and New York. She has had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the world and did spend quite a bit of time in Indonesia. As a result of her travel experiences, Merrill is fluent in French and...
Tehachapi residents interested in running for district office can now begin the process of filing their declarations of candidacy. The filing period officially opened on July 15, 2024, and candidates have until 5 p.m. on August 9, 2024, to submit their paperwork to the Elections Division. If an incumbent does not file by this deadline, a 5-day extension will allow non-incumbent candidates to file. However, this extension does not apply if the incumbent is termed out or if the office is vacant....
Juan Acuña Sr. lived, breathed, worked, fought and loved for more than 81 years in this world. He did so until he was called to begin his next journey on July 8. Juan passed away in his beloved town of Tehachapi surrounded by his wife and children at home. Juan was born in Long Beach, California during the World War II and was welcomed into this world by Cruz Acuña and Elvira Porras. Juan attended Banning High School where he excelled in jokes and football until the 10th grade and spent the r...
A pun is defined as "a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings." I'm not very good at coming up with original puns myself, but I sure do appreciate reading and hearing them. I think there's nothing like a good play on words to brighten up your day, and based on the feedback I get from readers – not to mention the numerous puns I receive from friends and strangers alike – many of you like them as much...
