Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Roy Wesley Rogers entered this life on Nov. 30, 1955, at the Wasco Maternity Home in Wasco, California. His parents were Nemo and Anna Rogers who had grown up around Wasco most of their lives. His sister JoAnn and brother Johnny were very excited to see their new brother. His father worked in construction and leveling land which meant the family moved around a lot. Roy lived in Wasco, Pixley, King City, Morro Bay, Mojave and California City, before finally settling down in Tehachapi. At that...
Last week I was invited to do a program for the Kern Historical Society about a stretch of abandoned rail line that had operated for many years between Boron and Mojave. While doing some research into the origins and operation of that old alignment I found some rabbit trails of information that had me take a long look at a man who had made some history in the Tehachapi region, and not to mention just about every other place in the western United States. John Charles Frémont became known as...
Christopher John Cote, 71, of Tehachapi, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28 following a stroke. He was under the care of Hospice in Bakersfield. Chris was born in Tehachapi to Lou and Mary Cote on March 4, 1952. He graduated from Tehachapi High School in 1970. Chris worked 40 years in the Bay Area in the HVAC field before returning to live permanently in Tehachapi. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. He leaves behind his sister Joan; brothers, Mick, Kevin and Joe;...
No matter the time of day or night, they answer the call and respond to those needing medical aid. As Hall Ambulance celebrates its 53rd Anniversary of serving the people of Bakersfield and Kern County, the Company paused to recognize its best of the best across all divisions with the Annual Founder's Day Awards. Over 50 invited guests, including family members and Hall Ambulance leadership, attended the awards ceremony at The Collective, in downtown Bakersfield honoring 16 employees whose...
Michael Joseph Costelloe was born on March 29, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away Feb. 5 after a series of health battles. Mike was one of six born to John and Teresa Costelloe. He grew up in Long Island, New York before work called the family out west in the 1960s where they settled in Costa Mesa, California. Mike would go on to attend and graduate from Mesa High School where he excelled in baseball, football and wrestling. After graduation in 1970, Mike returned to New York where he...
Peggy Marie Morgan of Bakersfield passed away peacefully on Feb. 5 after complications from a fall and subsequent bleeding on the brain. She was transported to Memorial Hospital, Bakersfield where she was treated with compassion and care until her passing from this world. Peggy was born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 4, 1967 and raised predominantly in the San Diego area. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth William Morgan on April 3, 2021, and survived by her Parents Stanley and...
Winter is a season that often brings joy, family time and good food. But for many, it also poses significant financial challenges and emotional stress. Last winter, The Salvation Army and its dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly to bring comfort and support to those in need during the holidays. Without volunteer support and the generous donations from the community through the kettle campaign, register donations at Albertsons and direct donations, many families would have gone through the...
"Thelma and Louise," "A Walk in the Woods," "Our Souls at Night," "Age of Adeline," "Legends of the Fall," "Everest," "Maestro" and "Society of the Snow." Hope you enjoy these! Happy Spring! Anne Marie Novinger is a fifth generation Californian and has contributed many stories to The Loop newspaper. She has lived in Tehachapi for over 40 years. She has recently moved to La Crescenta to live with her daughter. She wanted to recommend these movies to our readers because she enjoyed them so much....
On Thursday, Feb. 8, detectives and officers with the Tehachapi Police Department served a search warrant in the 1700 block of Orange Street in the city of Bakersfield for stolen property. During a month's long investigation, investigators identified two Bakersfield residents, 30-year-old Arel Sonny Martinez and Amanda Nicole Mendez, as suspects. Both suspects targeted Walmart locations to steal jewelry, video gaming and electronics equipment. Nearly $15,000 in merchandise was stolen from...
Aware of a town in Washington state that has achieved many of the goals Tehachapi is working toward, the local Democratic club wanted to hear ideas from former mayor of Mt. Vernon, Jill Boudreau. It was much too far to travel to the February meeting of Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club, but Zoom made her appearance possible. Boudreau was elected in 2011 and served until Dec. 31, 2023. She stressed the importance of communication with local citizens, diversity in leadership, non-partisan...
On Feb. 10 the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Valentine's Wine Walk since February 2019. The event was sold out....
On Feb. 6 there will be a training event held on GRMS emergency radios and sponsored by the Sand Canyon Volunteer Council and Tehachapi Valley CERT team in conjunction with the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association. This informational meeting is being held to provide residents of Sand Canyon an opportunity to learn about efforts to put together a Neighborhood Radio Watch network within Sand Canyon for emergency preparedness as an alternate communication network during power outages and down cell p...
The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 14 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 Street. Reserve a time to donate by signing up on the HCBB website: www.hcbb.com/schedule/. The blood drive is...
See the map for the Tehachapi Valentine's Wine Walk on this page. Tehachapi is gearing up for its first Wine Walk since 2019 and it will be an event for the books. Between local wines, live music and talented bakers taking over shops, the downtown businesses will be brimming with delights, and Green Street will have vendors you won't want to miss. Alligator Rose will be there with their soaps and assortment of delicious skin care products. The Victorian Bat offers unique jewelry that will keep...
Between home schooling, COVID, class size, learning programs and more, the way we educate our children is changing. Stacey Larson-Everson will be the keynote speaker for the Feb. 21 meeting of American Association of University Women, Tehachapi Mountain Branch. She will speak about changing education in our very own community. Larson-Everson is the Superintendent of Schools in Tehachapi. No small task. She enjoys working on a team and was drawn to this community because of the tight knit...
The key to disaster preparedness is preparing today for the unexpected tomorrow. Recent weather events are a great reminder and now is a great time to review your disaster plans. Talk with your family and neighbors. Have a plan and be prepared. Another great way to be prepared is to be trained as a Kern County Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer. This training starts with a 20 hour Basic CERT course which is being offered March 22-24 in Bear Valley Springs. The Basic CERT course covers a wide-range of topics such...
Celebrate love all year round with unique and thoughtful gifts from Simply Perfect Gifts and Decor, located at 414 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Every season is a reason to say "I love you!" From cozy winter scarves to sparkling summer jewelry, we have something special for everyone....
On Thursday, Feb. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m., the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the Grand Opening of their newest chamber member, Markos D1 Salon located at 113 S. Green St. in Downtown Tehachapi. Markos D1 has been distributing his brand of makeup and cosmetics since 2009. He is a Latin American singer and celebrity stylist who has a team of extensively trained hair artists located all over the world. His main headquarters is located in Dubai and he currently has boutique salons in...
Stray Leaves Tasting Room has now been open for a year, exclusively bringing you the Tehachapi-grown wines from Stray Leaves Vineyard. Spot us downtown with our painted windows and red awning, across the street from the Hitching Post Theaters. With a year under our belt, Stray Leaves Tasting Room is always trying to improve our services. This includes the monthly rotation of our tasting flights, showcasing a new set of red and white wines each month for you to experience. We are also constantly...
John McCraw has been working in the electrical industry since 1979, when he went to work for an electrical contractor in his home town of Santa Clarita. It was not long before he wanted his own company, so he went back to school and received his contractor's license in 1987. He opened John K. McCraw Electrical in Santa Clarita and never looked back. As the city of Santa Clarita grew, so did his business, doing both residential and commercial electrical improvement and repair. The business...
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...
The board of the Golden Hill Community Services District selected a new president at their Jan. 18 meeting. John Buckley, the current president, announced that he would be stepping down. David Benham was nominated by Buckley and unanimously elected by the board. Joe King was elected to a second term again as vice-president. In his report to the board, District Manager Chris Carlson said that the district will be using water from the "Poor Well," a well that pumps only non-potable water, to fill...
On Jan. 16, the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce held their first monthly luncheon of the year in the American Legion Hall. This month featured a nonprofits showcase, where local nonprofits set up booths around the perimeter of the room for luncheon attendees to visit before availing themselves of a delicious catered meal from Red House BBQ. Members were invited to fill out a stamp card by visiting each booth for a chance to win a free article in The Loop newspaper about their business....
The City of Tehachapi is looking forward to celebrating Women's History Month in March by opening nominations for Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition. The goal of the new program is to highlight the women in Tehachapi who inspire, lead, and forge the way for other women and make a difference in our community. The City is seeking nominations of women in Tehachapi who go above in beyond in their daily work/lives, who demonstrate great character, who are leaders and change-makers, and who...
Even though the pictured home was destroyed by the 1952 earthquake, at one time in the 1890s, it was the first home travelers would see as they traveled up the narrow, winding road from Bakersfield and parts north into the town of Tehachapi. Years later, driving in on old Highway 466, the road made a sharp turn to the left and for a quarter of mile, on Curry Street, one traveled down a lane of orchards; pears on the right and cherries to the left. Then immediately to the left one viewed a...
