Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Philip Marx Central Park East E Street, Tehachapi. On Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Join us as we remember our fallen service members with pride this Memorial Day. Together we pay homage to those who have given us our freedom. As part of the ceremony, we will be displaying photos of our fallen service members. We will be accepting submissions from Tehachapi residents for pictures of fallen service members until May 13 to remember and honor them that day and beyond. To submit their photos, please...
"The kitchen needs to be updated." "We need to build an additional room." "My roof needs to be replaced." "I have too much credit card debt." These are just a few of the comments I hear when a client wants more information on how they can access the equity in their home to make updates or pay off existing debt. Here are just a few of the options that Nations Lending currently can offer to help a client achieve their goal: One option is to consider a cash-out refinance. While there are differing...
When it comes time to service your car, you need to find a good mechanic/technician. Whether it's regular maintenance, like an oil change, or a funny bump-squeak-rattle you need to have diagnosed, a trusted mechanic/technician is key. Here are some of the key qualities to look for in a mechanic/technician. Diagnostic skills A good mechanic/technician needs the skill to diagnose a problem when you bring in your car. You may have a pretty good idea of what's wrong so you can point them in the...
In advance of the 14th anniversary of the opening of the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum, the museum will be operating the vintage signals in the Stokoe Signal Garden on Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m. Retired signalman Mark McGowan will explain their purpose, function and history. If you've never seen them operate, you should try to make it, and even if you have, it's still pretty cool! The Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum is located at 101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi and is open Thursday through...
The Warriors and Knights Mountain Bike Teams are wrapping up the 2024 race season. With Southern California's tricky weather this year, the team faced super hot weather, deep stream crossings and rain soaked courses that clogged up their wheels. Tehachapi's students were up to the challenge though, and were strong all year. The SoCal Youth Cycling League's season ends with its Championship race in Tehachapi this year on May 12. Tehachapi will be hosting the 2024 SoCal Championships in its own...
Lyn Bennett has been painting murals since 2005. She's self-taught and thoroughly enjoys the process of taking a blank wall and making it interesting to look at. She's currently working with Tehachapi Murals to restore all of the murals in Tehachapi. Bennett was commissioned to start with the Avelino Martinez mural, which she has completed. She fondly describes the process for the mural, "The Martinez mural went pretty smoothly. The pieces that needed to be removed weren't terribly huge, and I...
Annual 5x5 Art Sale to benefit Rising Star Riders Rising Star Riders (RSR), in conjunction with the Tehachapi Arts Center, presents the annual 5x5 Art Show and Sale on May 3, (the first Friday of May), from 5:55 to 7:55 p.m. All art-sized 5x5 will be sold for $55.55. All sales proceeds and donations are contributed to the Rising Star Riders Foundation. Rising Star Riders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and adults with physical and/or emotional challenges. T...
A Mother's Day gift, beyond its material form, is a gesture of love and appreciation tailored to your mom. It's a way of saying "I see you" and acknowledging all she does. A thoughtful gift shows you've paid attention to her interests, hobbies or even the little things that make her life easier. It can be a source of pampering, a reminder of cherished memories or a spark of joy for something new she's been wanting. Ultimately, a Mother's Day gift is a symbol of the love and connection that...
The right mattress for you depends on your sleeping position, body type, and desired materials. Here are some things to consider: Sleeping position Side sleepers should look for a more forgiving mattress that helps relieve pressure on their hips and shoulders. Back and stomach sleepers should look for an orthopedic mattress to help keep their body aligned. Combination sleepers should look for a mattress with a combination of both qualities that have good motion isolation and support. Reducing...
The Mango Haus Lounge is currently featuring Penne Pesto Pasta (above): penne pasta al dente, tossed in homemade pesto sauce with mixed sundried tomatoes, red onions, grilled zucchini and feta cheese in tomato coulis; and Filet Mignon (below): served with fondant potatoes and mango chimichurri, over mango wine sauce. The Mango Haus Lounge strives to offer the very best ingredients, and will soon feature grass fed meat by a local farm, stay tuned! The Tehachapi Mango Haus Lounge is located at...
At their April 16 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District recognized two of their long-term members who will be retiring May 1. Bill Steele has been on the TVHD board since 1992 and Dwayne Moats since 2012. Moats is moving out of state. The district will begin posting for the vacancies beginning May 1 and they plan to make a decision at the May 21 meeting. Moats position would be for a full four-year term while Steele's would be for the two remaining years of...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club will recognize veterans at their May 2 meeting. Travis Tazelaar and Rick Hegdahl, directors for VoteVets will speak to the club via Zoom. This format has enabled the club to hear from highly knowledgeable leaders from diverse locations. VoteVets is an organization established in 2006 to support progressive veterans, military families and their civilian supporters. It is the first organization of its kind and the largest. There are over one and a half million supporters in the United States. VoteVets uses...
Please join us to welcome Donna Weil during our First Friday event, Friday May 3, 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Beverages and refreshments will be served. Donna's work will be on display throughout the month of May in our Fine Arts Gallery. Make sure to stop by to admire Donna's work and support this outstanding California artist. Gallery 'N' Gifts is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donna Weil was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in North Hollywood. She...
Rising Star Riders, in conjunction with Tehachapi Arts Center Co-op, presents our second annual 5x5 art show and sale on May 3. In keeping with 5x5 tradition, doors will open at 5:55 p.m., all art is sized 5 inches by 5 inches and will be sold for $55.55! This annual fundraising event provides area artists a chance to display their talents and allows the community to purchase a quality piece of artwork at an affordable price. Snacks and beverages will be served as part of the First Friday...
Ted Kitzmiller, former owner of the Radio Shack in Tehachapi, passed away March 28 after a four year battle with cancer. Born Robert Theodore on June 8, 1946 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, Ted and his family moved to Fullerton, California when he was a boy. Ted met Chelley when he stole her candy bar at Sunny Hills High School. Sparks flew and they were married Sept. 21, 1963. Their son Danny was born in 1964 followed by Gina in 1967. In 1985, Ted's job transferred to Bakersfield, so the family of...
Each week, we hear the question, "What is a Chamber of Commerce and what does it do?" Well, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to share a little insight as to what a Chamber of Commerce is and why successful communities have them. The concept of various businesses joining together in a mutual effort to increase commerce has its beginnings in Europe. Primarily as a defensive tactic, traders banded together for protection against common enemies and to establish policies to govern trade....
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...
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...
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...
Spring is the ideal time to begin searching for that new home. With the warmer weather and longer days, it is a great time to take advantage of viewing open houses to get a better idea of what type of property will suit your lifestyle and budget. However, the biggest challenge during the spring season of house hunting maybe be getting ahead of other prospective home buyers looking for that perfect home. To be one step ahead of competition, I suggest getting our Nations Lending Accelerated Edge...
In this issue we will continue the discussion begun in The Loop newspaper's March 16 issue describing the latest on EV battery technology. The future of battery technology Automakers are busy looking for the right combination of compounds for the next big break in EV batteries. Right now, there are two main contenders to power the next generation of electric vehicles. Solid state batteries Many automakers are working on a new kind of battery, called a solid-state battery, which doesn't use any...
It was June 30, 2007 when PJ Simunovich opened Sim Sanitation in Tehachapi. His family-owned business specializes in septic systems, and rentals of portable toilets and fencing. But, he had no idea how far the business would go. Now, he and his team travel all across Kern and Los Angeles counties for clients. From jobs as large as working with Edwards Air Force Base and the Tehachapi and Lancaster prisons, to providing needed facilities for weddings and little league events, there is never a dul...
The City of Tehachapi is inviting the community to take part in our Earth Day Cleanup Event on Monday, April 22 to pick up litter around the Antelope Run Bike Path. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. starting at the lot behind Sonic Drive-In, 1040 W. Valley Blvd., Tehachapi. Trash bags, gloves, picker tools, and safety vests will be provided. "Community pride is one of the things that makes Tehachapi such a wonderful place to live. This has become a joint effort between the citizens, local...
