Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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While it was a bummer that the Tehachapi Lady Warriors fell 41-37 to Monache in the CIF Division II girls' basketball finals in Fresno last month, the second time in as many years the Warriors have finished as the runner-up, one has to be proud of the effort that this team showcased, despite tough odds. I won't continue to lament the awful seeding process utilized by the CIF Central Section, because until athletic directors and school administrators speak up against the board of directors,...
California is experiencing a far wetter season than originally forecasted. As of the Tehachapi Cummings County Water District (TCCWD) board meeting on Feb. 21, Tehachapi had officially seen 85% of the total predicted rainfall for 2024. In February alone, the Tehachapi valley saw over 4.5 inches of rainfall, with over 8 inches of rain having fallen already this year. Reservoirs in the Central Valley and across California are reporting fuller than average levels, with an overflow of water at Lake...
As many of us can attest, the Tehachapi Mountains can be a difficult place to get plants to thrive. It can be very cold in winter and spring, then warm up, and then get cold again. The summers can be long and hot. So what are often the best plants to grow here? California natives. Plants that are native to California are better adapted to our Mediterranean climate of cold, wet (hopefully) winters and dry summers with abundant sunshine. Gardeners tend to have better luck with native plants, and...
"Someday, I'm going to open a gift shop!" I would declare this each time I left a gift shop during retail therapy sessions with my friends. Fast forward to retirement in late 2019, after 20 years of teaching first, second and third graders only to be isolated by COVID-19. Although I had family close by, the pandemic made it difficult to cultivate new friendships and experience all that Tehachapi has to offer. Once the city began to reopen, an opportunity presented itself where my son's tour...
Spring is upon us, up here in Tehachapi - well it seems that way some days! With the abundance of moisture that we received this winter it is no surprise that here shortly we will be inundated with weeds. We are also well into 2024, which means that gas powered string trimmers are no longer going to be available. Rest assured here at Karl's Hardware we will still have your needs met. We are able to sell through our current product and boy do we have a substantial inventory to sell. We are also...
This is the question most asked when meeting with a potential borrower these days. The steady climb of mortgage rates over the last 3 years has made some borrowers hesitate to purchase, thinking rates will come back down into the 3% range or housing prices will crash. Many economists will agree that to see rates in the 3% range again, it would take a major economic event that we may not wish upon ourselves as rates tend to come down when there's negative economic news. While not a 100%...
Tehachapi Mountain Branch of American Association of University Women was chartered in March 1984 as the 93rd branch in California. This milestone 40th anniversary will be celebrated with a special program at the March 20 general meeting, which will be held at 4 p.m. in Friendship Hall of Tehachapi Community Church, 100 E. Green St. Anyone who has ever belonged to the Tehachapi Mountain Branch, or is interested in joining, is invited to attend. Come early to enjoy some birthday cake, coffee and...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is excited to announce their 2024 All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest. For more than 30 years, the contest has been an exciting opportunity for young artists to show off their beautiful works of art. Please help TVAA celebrate the creative efforts of our local youth by joining the First Friday celebration at Gallery 'N' Gifts on April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a special Saturday cookies and punch reception on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a...
Larry Trapp served in Vietnam as an air traffic controller, and during breaks he had time to think. He thought about his high school years and how he enjoyed classes at Bakersfield High School. However, he admitted that he just got by in many of his classes. He did not take advantage of all that was available to him. He decided to make up for that wasted time and vowed to read more. When he was home on leave, he bought a big stack of books, which he took back to Vietnam. In his words, he became a “book junkie,” reading in every spare mom...
Arthur Ray Tipton, 80, passed away at his home on Thursday, Feb. 29. Art was born on Dec. 4, 1943 to Paul and Gladys Tipton in Napa, California. Moving to Tehachapi at age 12, he was a Tehachapi resident for over 68 years. Art was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army from February 1965 to February 1967. In October 1967, Art began working for CalPortland Cement and retired in 2003 as a Layout Welder. Art was an avid trap shooter and belonged to the Tehachapi Sportsman Club where he spent...
So, there you were reading your email, catching up on work or reading about family and friends. Then you saw something that piqued your interest. Something that said it was a spreadsheet, or a receipt or something similar. You click to open the file to see what it was and "BAM!" your computer got a virus that locked up your files. A pop-up message appeared that said you need to call to unlock your computer, as now it was infected with ransomware. The good news is that gone are the days of...
Our valley has lost two noteworthy members in the past few weeks. Eldon (Don) Kordes was well-known as a member of the CSD Board for a few years. He was also very talented as a woodcarver and donated pieces to the Tehachapi Heritage Museum. As a veteran, he will be interred at Bakersfield National Cemetery on April 3 at 10:45 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Tehachapi Heritage Museum at noon that day. Meanwhile, his carvings will be on display through the month of March at the museum. James Phillips Carmichael has also been lost...
Did you know that California is the largest producer of citrus in the country? California supplies more than 80% of the fresh citrus fruits consumed in the United States and exports citrus to 16 countries around the world. In January, you will find navel oranges, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges and Minneola Tangelo. The beginning of California citrus varieties starts in late summer and will continue into the spring. With all that citrus, let's talk about marmalade! Did you see Paddington Bear...
As a business owner, do you mix personal transactions and business transactions? It is a common issue. One survey found that more than one-quarter of small businesses say they co-mingle finances. And it is easy to see why given the wide range of priorities a small business owner oversees every day, using a bank account that is already set up often seems like the easiest and most logical choice. But, while it might seem simpler to only manage one account, that is not actually the case. Here are...
Trusts have been used as an integral part of sophisticated tax and financial arrangements for centuries. Exactly how they are used depends on a person's particular goals, current tax rules, and other factors. Hopefully this article helps you to understand some ways a trust may help you. A trust is an arrangement in which title to property is held by someone for another's benefit. The trust can be established to benefit the person creating it (the grantor), or to benefit another (the...
There is no denying that electric vehicles are now a part of modern transportation. It wasn't long ago that an electric car on the road was somewhat of an anomaly or a curiosity. Now sitting at a red light, you are likely to have an electric city bus, a Tesla and a couple of hybrid vehicles surrounding you. Part of the increased adoption of electric propulsion has come from EV car battery technology breakthroughs. Electric car battery technology has evolved rapidly in the past several years....
The City of Tehachapi announced in February that in recognition of March as Women's History Month they were hosting a new Extraordinary Women Recognition and asked for submissions from the public. All nominees had to live or work within the City of Tehachapi. At the March 4 City Council meeting, Community Engagement Specialist Mya Acosta said that the city had received 70 nominations for the recognition. A panel consisting of Acosta, Community Engagement Manager Key Budge and Councilwoman...
The Ladies of the Guild Thrift Shop in Tehachapi celebrated an early St. Patrick's Day during their March meeting at the Community Church, 100 E. E St. Sixteen members each received one ticket for a drawing as they entered the building. The business meeting was cut short, so all who attended could enjoy the delicious desserts prepared by Sheryl Bovi, Karen Hehe and Terry Dykes. After refreshments, the drawing took place. Ticket winners were: Darilyn Dickson – St. Patrick's Basket Cathy J...
Tehachapi Arts Center will host the Bird Exhibition Show from March 1 through April 30. We are happy to present outstanding birds from the entire Tehachapi Community. Please join us on First Friday to help celebrate "BIRDS" with our newly discovered artists. View works including an intricate raven, a woven ruana and birds on the wing. First Friday is April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tehachapi Arts Center. Join us for refreshments and meet the artists! The Tehachapi Arts Center (TAC) is a...
Timothy John Hodges, 67, of Stallion Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13 with his children by his side in the ICU of Adventist Health Bakersfield. He was born on April 11, 1956, in Bellflower, California to Henry and Helen Hodges. After high school, Tim proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for six years and was honorably discharged in July of 1981 as Aviation Electronic Technician First Class from Patrol Squadron 16 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was married to and divorced from Debra...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
Easter Services St. Malachy Catholic Church – March 28, Holy Thursday: Mass 7 p.m.; March 29, Good Friday: Veneration of the Cross noon to 3 p.m., and Stations of the Cross 6 p.m.; March 30, Holy Saturday: Vigil 7:30 p.m.; March 31, Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 2 p.m. (Latin). Mountain Bible Church – March 31, Easter Sunday Special Message Service 10 a.m. Fellowship luncheon immediately following service. St. Jude's in the Mountains Anglican Church – March 24, Palm Sunday: Reg...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) held their monthly meeting on March 6. On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective, 120 S. Green Street, at 7:30 a.m. Business owners and community members are invited to attend to get live updates on the business climate in the Tehachapi area. Among the first to present was Corey Torres from Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD), who talked...
The Tehachapi City is hosting its first Tehachapi Walks event on Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m. starting at Centennial Plaza and ending at Kelcy's Café, where participants are invited to join the group for lunch (meal not provided). The community is invited to attend the event which will encourage light exercise and exploring the assets Tehachapi has to offer. City and police officials along with representatives from different local organizations will partake in the walks, providing community...
The Antelope Valley, also known as "Aerospace Valley" has been blessed to have many women who have contributed their talents and enthusiasm to aviation and aerospace. Jacqueline Cochran Odlum: first woman to break the sound barrier On May 16, 2003, an event was held to honor Jackie Cochran at Edwards Air Force Base. Jacqueline Cochran Odlum (1906-1980) broke the sound barrier at Edwards AFB on May 18, 1953 in a Canadair F-86, becoming the first woman to boom through the invisible boundary,...
