Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Josh Lynch has been in the well-drilling and repair industry for nearly 30 years. He's the proud operations manager of Crown Drilling Services, a family business which started in 2016 in Bakersfield. With the help of his dog, Riggs, and his grandson's new found interest in the business, Josh runs a very successful business based on his family's teachings. Crown Drilling Services handles all things wells, from projects to emergency repairs, including a 24-hour pump service for all well...
Hey, there! We're Brittany and Heather, the dynamic duo behind the Smith and Silva Real Estate Group. Ultimately, we are just two working moms from Tehachapi with a huge love for real estate and helping people out. Brittany dove into the real estate business nearly seven years ago, while Heather's been at it for 2.5 years. Our friendship kicked off over 12 years ago when we were both working at Alta One Federal Credit Union and, boy, what a ride it's been since. A year ago, we decided to join fo...
At The Loop newspaper, community isn't just a word; it's our heartbeat. As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the greater Tehachapi area, we take pride in being your go-to source for local news, upcoming events and the stories that matter most to our vibrant community. Our commitment to celebrating Tehachapi shines through in every issue. From articles contributed by local voices to spotlights on talented local artists, highlighting the efforts of community members or showcasing the vital...
For over two decades, John the Plumber has been a cornerstone of reliable plumbing services in Tehachapi. Founded in 1999 by owner John Nelson, the company has flourished from its humble beginnings as Cal City Plumbing to become a trusted name in the community. John Nelson's family legacy in plumbing runs deep, with both his father and great uncle having been plumbers themselves. This familial influence instilled in him a passion for the craft and a commitment to providing top-notch service to...
Our goal at Healing Solutions Family Therapy Center is to help equip and provide the necessary tools to those needing guidance in navigating through and overcoming the obstacles they face. The owners, Tricia and David Hamm, originally created Healing Solutions Family Therapy Center to meet the significant need for quality mental health services in the Antelope Valley, while providing a supportive environment and a culture of connection and respect. Over the past three years, we have expanded to...
Hi, I am Rick Gillies and I have been in business in Tehachapi for over 44 years at Mountain Gardens Nursery! We sell trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, soil, fish (both tropical and coldwater), garden worms, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, crickets, rats, mice, garden art, fertilizer and items to control pests in plants. In March, April and May, we also sell baby chicks, ladybugs, praying mantis, and this year, red worms arrived on March 20. It's been a long winter and now it's time to plant...
My name is Danielle Green-Baker, owner of SpaceFlow Yoga. This studio has been my dream since I started teaching in 2017. I started practicing when I was 17 in college (it was free!) but I wish I had found this practice sooner. During high school, in Boron (yep, you read that right), I had an eating disorder and literally hated my body. What they don't tell you is you don't get rid of an eating disorder – it sticks with you for life – but through yoga I've learned to manage it. It wasn't unt...
Located in the heart of Tehachapi, Tehachapi Ship Center is your one-stop destination for all your shipping and business service needs. As a locally owned and managed business, we take pride in serving our community with efficient, reliable and personalized services tailored to meet your requirements. At Tehachapi Ship Center, we offer a wide range of services to help individuals and businesses alike streamline their operations and meet their goals. From shipping and mailbox rentals to notary...
Hello, beautiful people of Tehachapi and surrounding areas. How lucky we are to be living in such a wonderful place. This area is filled with amazing art and artists, and I am one of them. My name is Irene Rippy and my specialty is stained glass windows and stained glass art. My art is among the best of Tehachapi in the Gallery 'N' Gifts showroom, on the corner of historic Tehachapi Blvd. and S. Green Street in the heart of downtown. Visitors and residents come into the showroom, where I volunte...
Since 2004, Kohnen's has been a beloved staple of Tehachapi, offering delicious sandwiches on freshly baked bread and a fabulous selection of baked goods, from savory to sweet. Over the years, the bakery has remained a thriving business, adapting with the times while retaining its charm and quality. Prior to their relocation to Tehachapi 20 years ago, owners Thomas and Colleen Kohnen ran a successful business in Ojai for 14 years. Their journey into small business ownership began when Thomas, tr...
"Altar" is a term many of us associate with the church. The Oxford Dictionary definition of an altar is, "the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services." The Christian church is not the only religious sect to use altars in their worship. Altars can be found at many places of worship, such as temples and shrines, and are commonly associated with paganism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. An altar is meant to be a sacred space, be it in a house...
The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. HCBB will team up with Tehachapi Vineyard Church, Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District, and the City of Tehachapi to provide an opportunity to give back to the community by donating blood. The drive will be held at Tehachapi Vineyard Church, 502 E. Pinon St. Reserve a time to donate by signing up on the HCBB website connect.hcbb.com/donor/sched...
On March 8, the Tehachapi City Planning Commission held their regular monthly board meeting at which they brought to vote a special development request by K Hovnanian Homes, who is set to purchase and develop an 18-lot land parcel by Pinon and Fig streets. K Hovnanian Homes intends to build 18 more houses in the same style as their 52-lot development in Tehachapi Hills that are about 90% complete. Due to a rezoning on the land back in 2014, K Hovnanian requires special variances that must be...
Warriors Anonymous (WA) is an international organization for men and women who have or have had an alcohol and/or drug abuse problem. It is affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) through their World Services office. It is non-professional, multiracial, apolitical and self-supporting. There is no age or educational requirements. Warriors Anonymous is open to Warriors (active military, veterans, and first responders) who have developed alcohol and drug-related problems due to trauma, stress,...
It's finally April and that means wildflower season. I'm hoping for a super bloom close to home this year, thanks to all the rain we've had this winter. Of course, you never know – it takes a combination of elements to make a very good year, including temperatures and wind, as well as rainfall, and they must all line up at the right time and in the right order. But no matter what, whether a super bloom or not, we're sure to see a variety of wildflowers this spring. In the lower elevations, l...
Tehachapi, you were awesome! No unexpected spring snowstorm was going to stop us from having fun! The annual Easter Egg Hunt was a resounding success, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of our community and the generous support of our sponsor, Valley Strong Credit Union. Families braved the winter-like conditions to join in the fun-filled event, held inside the ABIAC Gym on March 30. Children excitedly searched for Easter eggs through a gym filled with balloons, enjoyed the various games...
It's spring and you've got this! Karl's Hardware team members Sarah and Brit display a variety of in-stock lawn mowers. Don't delay, start your spring clean up today! Karl's Hardware is located at 20901 South St., in Old Town, Tehachapi....
The Friends of the Tehachapi Library's Spring Book Sale will be held Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library courtyard at 212 S. Green Street in Tehachapi. There will be two areas of books set up in the library courtyard. The first area will have vintage/specialty books and will include very reasonably priced antique and other specialty books. The second sale area is the always popular "Bag Sale" area where you fill a provided bag with books and pay $5 for each bag of books at...
On March 27, the Tehachapi Rotary Club invited Pastor Jonathan Plasencia from Mountain Bible Church to attend the meeting to receive a special recognition from the club. President Elect Jennifer Palakiko and Rhonda Brady, chairperson of the "12 Days of Christmas" food drive, presented Mountain Bible Church with a $500 donation in appreciation of the support the church gives to the Rotary Club's annual holiday food drive. The church helps by giving Rotary the space to store and box up donations t...
At the April 1 City Council meeting, Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe presented a new advertising policy for the city. Costelloe said the city was proposing a uniform advertising policy that would include promotions at the new Five-A-Side soccer field located in the new Valley Park, the public pickleball courts at the Tehachapi Police Department and the billboards at the airport along Highway 58. The new policies also included guidelines for expanded advertising offerings for events like...
At the March 27 Tehachapi Rotary meeting, the speaker was Rotary Treasurer Chris Naftel. Chris worked for NASA for over 36 years, and since his retirement in 2015 he enjoys traveling, scuba diving and photography. He gave an interesting and colorful presentation on underwater photography, highlighting photographs taken on recent trips to Cozumel, Mexico and Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean, with his wife and dive partner, Dody. Chris learned to dive about 10 years ago on a trip to Guam, and in that...
I love the work that I do. I have made many friends here in Tehachapi since I started my business in 2001. That is when I moved up here and met Ted Kitzmiller. Ted was the owner of Radio Shack in Old Town. Chelley, his wife, was taking a picture editing class from me and said that her husband needed some computer services at his store. When I met Ted, he showed me the trouble he was having and I took care of them for him. We struck up a conversation about my background in the IT field and asked...
The Frank and Joan Randall Preserve was the topic presented by Zachary Principe when he spoke to Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club. He has been an ecologist for 26 years and is project manager for the Preserve, which will enable greater movement and habitat connectivity for animals and plants. Democrats chose this topic for the April meeting in recognition of Earth Month. The Tehachapi foothills have been a lifeline for nature and people for hundreds of years, but land development and highway...
James A. Stoll Sr., born Sept. 4, 1949, passed away on Jan. 13 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. Their most enjoyable moments were on the back of Jim’s b...
In February, Air Force Sergeant Crystal Erskine was finally able to move into her new home in Tehachapi, as the owner had been preparing it for occupancy. Transferred from San Antonio, Texas, Erskine and her two children, 15-year-old Danielle and 11-year-old Josiah, lived on Edwards Air Force Base for a while until the house was ready for them. All of their belongings were put in storage during that time. Tagging along in the move was Coco and Cash, their two family dogs. Crystal was raised...
