Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Winter's almost here - did you ever get around to preparing your vehicle? If not, don't fret. Even if you didn't get snow tires, an air conditioning checkup and a cooling system inspection, that doesn't mean you can't go out if you need to. Extreme weather last-minute prep list Here are a few last-minute preparations to consider if you plan on going out in a car that hasn't been specifically prepared for winter driving conditions. • Winter Wiper Blades: Your car may already come equipped with b...
On Oct. 24, Kaedin Marsalis Duncan Averrios Smith, 14, was killed while riding his bicycle on Tucker Road. The tragic accident has led to several fundraising efforts to support his family. Red House BBQ is opening their doors and their hearts for a fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 30. "This tragic loss has our whole community saddened," Mano Lujan, owner of Red House BBQ, said in a Facebook post. Red House BBQ will hold a tri-tip barbecue in the parking lot of The Shed at 333 E. Tehachapi Blvd., from...
Daisy Alvarez's dream of owning her own Beauty Salon finally came true. Years of saving and developing clientele, and months of friends and family remodeling the store finally came to a happy conclusion! On Oct. 23, Daisy celebrated her success with a ribbon cutting. Elevate Beauty Center is open and ready for business at 20424 W. Valley Blvd., Ste. E, Tehachapi. Congratulations, Daisy! Thank you for letting the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce be a part of your celebrat...
-November is the loveliest season of the year- At TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts we are getting ready for a wonderful November show. Our Fine Art Gallery artist will be presenting the newest pieces they have been working for our Fall Show. Autumn is a time for change, and our artists have been pushing themselves to create different paintings that will be sure to enchant you. Join us for First Friday on Nov. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. "When the trees their summer...
Join us for a Veterans Appreciation Barbecue on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship, 326 E. Tehachapi Blvd., across from The Shed. All Veterans and their families and friends are invited. The FREE meal will be freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs with trimmings, homemade side dishes, desserts, chips and beverages. There is a very good possibility that representatives with the VET Center and Kern County Veterans Service Department will be on-site providing information...
A November to remember Lots of fun and excitement coming this month. We start the month with First Friday on Nov 4. Come one out for Marta's wonderful hors d'oeuvres, wine and punch. Enjoy the company of other art aficionados, all for free. Don't forget to stop off and visit our friends at Gallery 'N' Gifts at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., they participate, too. Nov. 8 is Jam Night at the Art Center. Grab your favorite instrument and come on out and have some fun. If you don't have one, we have a few...
The Apple Festival, on Oct. 15-16, was hugely successful, and the public truly enjoyed it from all reports. Once the event is up and running it may seem like a simple task, but the truth is, it takes a village to get it there. It starts in March with vendor applications being revised with new dates and rules. Throughout the following months we update Facebook, Instagram and Google with all the updates, as well as all sponsorship agreements. By the end of the summer the event is fully insured...
Hawaiian and Tahitian music, dancing and food was superb at the Red House Luau on Aug. 6. Mano and MeiMei Lujan hosted the event and Mano even roasted a pig the Hawaiian way and served it with a smile. The evening commenced with drinks for all, even fancy pineapple drinks from the bar. Divine music and dancing entertained the big crowd, accompanied by tasty pupus (Hawaiian appetizers). The dancers were coordinated by talented Director Marnie Kawailehua Pfeffer. You can learn more about them at...
Sharon Elaine (Walker) Jacobs was born July 18, 1950 in San Jose, California and passed from life surrounded by her family on April 9 in Tehachapi. Sharon married the love of her life, Jim Jacobs, at the age of 21 and together they raised two sons, David and Jimi, and cared for numerous foster children, one of which they officially adopted, Dani Rae. She was a loving mother, a warmhearted and compassionate woman who opened her home and heart to many children over the years, offering them a safe...
Aspiring Musicians Our Jam Sessions have become popular. Dust off that old guitar, keyboard, drum set, bass, ukulele or whatever you have, and come on out. The next one is on Oct. 25. Set up is between 5 and 5:30 p.m., we play for 3-4 hours. We are looking for beginning/intermediate musicians who would like to learn to play with others. You should have the ability to play a few songs, but you don’t have to be very good. And please bring a song or two that we can all play together. We have a few instruments you can use or bring your own. Call M...
Yvette Dumler is the new president of Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club. She has been appointed to fulfill the remaining term of Kathy Kneer who moved out of state for family reasons. Dumler praised Kneer for the leadership she provided during the difficult COVID years when meetings were held on Zoom and social interaction was limited. She kept club members well-informed on political issues. Dumler has been active in Tehachapi for the past 15 years as a Scout leader, and other activities for youth. She has been a fundraiser for events such as...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club members received an update on candidates at their October meeting. They enthusiastically endorsed Marisa Wood for Congressional District 20. She is a public school teacher, mother and grandmother who has spent the last 20 years serving her community of Bakersfield. She knows this district and is not a career politician who cares about rich donors and fighting partisan battles. Club members reported they have written over 1,000 postcards urging voters to elect Wood. A debate between Wood and Kevin McCarthy is...
This article is continued from The Loop newspaper's Sept. 17 issue. How can you determine your battery needs replacing? You can't accurately deem a battery as failed without a load test, which shops use special equipment to perform. This special equipment puts the battery and charging system under loads, meaning it simulates various accessories drawing power from it, at different times. Doing this helps determine if the problem lies in the battery or charging system as they often have similar...
Beef jerky, often called the powerhouse of protein, is an on the go snack with nutritional value. That is why Kushie Bites has charged broad spectrum CBD into these delicious and healthy eats. The beef jerky lover universe can enjoy packs filled with smoked lean cuts of real steak marinated in sweetness and 250mg of CBD. Whether you're stationary reaching for a snack or a hiker on the go, replenish your well being and keep some close at hand. Quick tips on dosing your CBD ... there is no one...
Trying to start a food business in the beginning of a pandemic when people are forced to either stay at home or socially distance is challenging to say the least, but Steve Schrepfer, owner of California Hot Dog Company thrives on a good challenge. Almost three years in, he has proven that even a pandemic cannot stop him. If you haven’t experienced the creativity and deliciousness that California Hot Dog offers, you are absolutely missing out. These hot dogs are not your typical dog. They are d...
Ladies and gentleman, kids of all ages, the Tehachapi Fall Carnival is coming! There is no better way to start the fall than a carnival filled with games and rides. The Carnival will be open Friday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16 from noon to 10 p.m. You can find the Carnival at 300 S. Robinson St. behind the Tehachapi Unified School District building. The Chamber of Commerce is selling wrist bands for all day rides on Sunday. They are $35...
This year's election for the Tehachapi Unified School District governing board is like no other election in its history. Because of how necessary map redistricting was handled, none of the four trustees whose terms expire can run for reelection. This means the four elected this November will be brand new trustees. I am the only candidate with educational administration experience, which will be vital for the new board to have. I am a candidate in Area 6, which is basically everything north of...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is excited to announce a “First Frightday Spooktacular” on Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring Halloween-themed artwork by its local artist members. Refreshments will be served and, as always, the event is free. Oct. 7 also marks the “dead-line “ (excuse the pun) for community members to turn in their submissions for the annual Decorated Witches Hat Contest. A costume contest and awards for the hats will be held Oct. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with prizes and refreshments. Entry for these e...
Hey, hey! It’s Inktober! What is Inktober? It’s a worldwide call to create an ink drawing for all 31 days of October. Experts assure us that you will see improvement in your techniques and art skills if you finish the challenge. To celebrate Inktober, Tehachapi Arts Center Artists are creating pen and ink drawings. Come in and see how our artists use ink creatively for Inktober. You can find out more about Inktober and find the Inktober prompts at www.svslearn.com. During First Friday, held on...
(I wrote an account of the 1932 flood over 30 years ago for the Tehachapi News. I was lucky to find someone who had been in Keene when the waters washed away people, houses and even buried a Santa Fe Engine, as well as washed a Southern Pacific engine off the tracks . I carefully kept notes after talking to Walter Hicks, who was in Keene during the whole thing. I have not added anything to enhance the story; only the facts told me at that time, by Walter Hicks, Laura Ramos, Bob Freeman, Bud...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is excited to announce a “First Frightday Spooktacular” on Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring Halloween-themed artwork by its local artist members. Refreshments will be served, and as always the event is free. Oct. 7 also marks the “dead-line “ (excuse the pun) for community members to turn in their submissions for the annual Decorated Witches Hat Contest. A costume contest and awards for the hats will be held Oct. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with prizes and refreshments. Entry for these event...
How long does a car battery last? Mechanics will often joke that the answer to this question is: until it doesn’t work. While that’s not a response that inspires confidence, there is some truth to it. There are many variables that come into play when figuring out a battery’s lifespan. Sometimes, you’ll buy a battery that seems to never quit. Other times, the battery throws in the towel after just a few years. In this guide, we’ll cut through some of the clutter surrounding the lifespan of car ba...
Artist of the month and newest member: Edward Vasqkedi Our newest co-op member and artist of the month for September is Edward Vasqkedi. A resident of Tehachapi for over 30 years and a lifelong artist, he made his living as a product designer. Vasqkedi brings a unique talent in oil, acrylic and watercolor. His painting style ranges from impressionism, expressionism, abstract and realism. His favorite is impressionism in oils on canvas. A former collage drafting instructor, Vasqkedi will be...
For those of you who are new residents of Tehachapi or aren’t familiar with our articles, our little store, our volunteers and our adoptable critters, this may help you get to know us in a slightly different light. We are a nonprofit volunteer organization that we call a humane society, because we are not a shelter, we are not connected to the city or the county and we have to rely on the generosity of donors, patrons and our own hard work to carry out the main four visions that comprise our mis...
Patricia Brown, of Tehachapi, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Height Street Skilled Care Facility in Bakersfield on Aug. 5, just days after celebrating her 86th birthday with family. She was born to the late Frank and Eugenia Stachewicz on Aug. 2, 1936 in Streator, Illinois. Patty graduated from Minonk High School in 1955. She attended College while raising four elementary age children and received her Masters in English from Cal State Dominguez Hills. She loved learning so much that...
