Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Is it a myth or true that bears walk through the town of Tehachapi to get to the juniper berries in Sand Canyon? Black bears do live in our mountains. Bears do love juniper berries. And it is true that juniper berries ripen in Sand Canyon where bears have been seen eating them. They travel down from our mountains into our valley, but do they walk through town to get there? Stories from people who drive home from work late, people who are night owls or suffer insomnia and people who hear animals...
The 2022 Chalk on the Walk Festival was one for the record books. With over 80 entries and 30 sponsors, Tehachapi Arts Foundation and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association raised record funds for a favorite community cause: Art supply donations for local area schools. "TVAA's mission with Chalk on the Walk is to keep art in the classrooms. That we get to do this with such a fun community activity is an all-around win! Now that the event has happened, we'll collect art supply wish lists from...
"I was born in the U.S. and raised in the Cayman Islands. I've been sculpting since I was 4 years old. It has always been a passion of mine and a form of therapy for myself. I mainly use polymer clay for my finished pieces but also incorporate other types, as well as wire in my work. I enjoy boxing and acting in my free time. Most of my inspiration comes from nature especially exotic, endemic creatures, such as one of my favorites the blue iguana only to native to Grand Cayman," Matthew...
Children's Art Class every Wednesday. With Summer over (at least for students), our class hours have returned to 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. We can offer a private class for birthdays or your group of friends. To make arrangements, call the center and ask for Grayson. Aspiring Musicians Our Jam Sessions have become popular. The next one is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Set up is 5-5:30 p.m. We play for two or three hours. We are looking for beginning/intermediate musicians who would like to learn to play with...
Michael Vance Phillips passed away on July 30 in Los Angeles, California; he was 67 years old. Michael was born on April 4, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, to parents, Alfred and Clara Phillips. He graduated from Quartz Hill High School in 1973 and attended Humboldt State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Natural Resources in 1979. After graduation, he worked as a Forestry Technician for the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho and Oregon. On May 12, 1980, he married Neva...
Pierre M. Hartman, 91, passed away at his home in Tehachapi on Saturday, July 30. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 15, at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, California. Pierre was born Nov. 26, 1930, in France to John A. and Yvonne Reynaud Hartman and raised in Denver, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1955 before earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1958. He spent 10 years working as...
This article is continued from our July 23 issue. Less maintenance is required When you have a regular car, you need to fill up the gas tank regularly and also change your oil at regular intervals. All of that can add to the cost and time it requires to maintain the car. When it comes to considering electric cars pros and cons, this is a huge benefit. On top of that, there may be fewer repairs needed as well. Better performance Electric cars tend to be much quieter than gas vehicles. That noise...
On Aug. 8, the Tehachapi Planning Commission unanimously approved a mixed-use project to be located on the southeast corner of Tehachapi Blvd. and Hayes St. next to the Ranch House Motel and across Hayes from Red House BBQ. This project was originally brought before the Planning Commission at a Special Meeting held on June 27 with no decision made. The mixed use project, as originally proposed, contained retail space and eight two-story dwelling units to be located on the half-acre lot. The...
Hello fellow Tehachapian's. Here at CBD Dependable Solutions, we are happy and excited to share our newest line in "Heirloom Grove" along with a raw organic CBGA/CBDA combo tincture oil dropper. The CBGA, also known as Cannabigerolic acid, is known as the mother of all other health invested naturally occurring cannabinoids known to exist in the Hemp Plant. Through aging, drying and the curing process or simply vaping or heating the raw flower (the buds), the CBGA starts its transformation into...
This month at the Arts Center we will be welcoming back Terri Barillas as our Paint Night instructor on Saturday, Aug. 20. As with all of our paint nights, materials will be provided, as well as Hors D'oeuvres wine and other treats. Join us Saturday, Aug. 13 for our Improv Workshop with the Halls. A fun evening of exercises to hone your improvisational abilities. And it's just plain fun. And I hear there may be snacks! Our Children's Art Classes will continue on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. with...
The 2022 Take Your Best Shot photo contest is back and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from July 23-Aug. 1 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts. You have a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of the first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, Altered Images, People/Portrait and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention placings. For rul...
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you may have your eye on an electric vehicle (EV). Maybe you want to reduce your environmental impact or simply save money on gas — or you just like the look of the new Tesla and you’re sold. But then you hear that nagging voice, “Are electric cars worth it?” Before deciding on going fully electric or not, you want to understand the benefits of electric cars. Read on to review electric cars pros and cons to help make your decision easier. Benefits of el...
Whether you're looking to put the nicotine crave aside or simply introduce CBD into your day-to-day pursuit. Cannadips has revolutionized CBD into precise dosed pouches. These 10 mg CBD pouches include, a unique combination of all natural quality ingredients, alongside an up to the minute dip experience. The experience is 100% tobacco and nicotine free. At CBD Dependable Solutions, we carry a wide variety of products that you can mix, match and pair to fit your needs. Monthly raffles for prize...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and the community was excited to participate in the ribbon cutting of Earl's V-Twin Motorcycle Services on June 16. There was also a Grand Opening event on June 25. Visit them at 1100 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Ste. A....
Join the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, July 19, from noon to 1 p.m. (we suggest you arrive at 11:45 a.m.) for networking opportunities. The luncheon takes place at Big Papa's, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., C200. Assemblymen Vince Fong will discuss what is going on in the state, as well as Kern County. He will have a brief question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The cost is $20 for Chamber members, $25 for non-Chamber members, which includes lunch. You...
The 2022 Take Your Best Shot photo contest is back and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from July 23-Aug. 1 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts for a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of the first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, Altered Images, People/Portrait and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention placing. For rules and inf...
Double stack containers may be carried on flatcars or well cars that are specially designed for container transport, and can accommodate double-stacked containers Containers are transferred between rail, truck and ship by container cranes at container terminals. Forklifts, reach stackers, straddle carriers and cranes can be used to load and unload trucks or trains outside of container terminals. Swap bodies, side lifters, tilt deck trucks and hook trucks allow transfer to and from trucks with...
Another Tehachapi Arts Center Paint Night is coming up on July 16 (every third Saturday of the month) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Sculpting Basic Hand Building class with Lucinda Thomas continues each Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in July. Students will learn to sculpt with various techniques to create 3D artwork. The cost is $12. Every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. is the Children’s Art Class taught by Grayson. In addition, private classes for parties or groups can be arranged with Grayson. And don...
First Friday is coming July 1. The Arts Center and several downtown businesses will be open and serving hors d’oeuvres, wine and punch. Come on out and make an evening of art and socializing. It’s free. Improv Saturday night on July 9 Susan and Jonathan Hall will be back with their Improv Class. Always an exciting time, making new friends and honing your improvisational skills. Plus, Susan brings snacks, coffee and tea. Children’s Art Class every Wednesday. Summer hours are 3 to 5 p.m. We can offer a private class for birthdays or your own g...
Summer is here, school is out and it's time for rail fans to visit the Tehachapi Loop. Rail fans can enjoy views of the trains, but they must keep a safe distance and not go on railroad property. Here in Tehachapi, the best places to view the trains are from the Platform along Woodford-Tehachapi road at the loop or downtown from the deck outside the Depot. You will see both BNSF and Union Pacific on the tracks. These tracks are owned by Union Pacific which has a zero tolerance trespassing policy...
Have you ever had a family pet that was so fearful of fireworks that they had a meltdown or escaped the house or yard and it broke your heart? As we have in the past, so Have A Heart Humane Society will microchip your dog or cat for FREE during the period just prior to the 4th of July. Starting Tuesday, June 21 through Saturday, July 2, bring your dog or cat to our shop, Rescued Treasures, next to Domino's and we will implant a microchip absolutely free. If your pet should disappear during...
TVAA Gallery n' Gifts welcomes Susan Neves as our March Guest Artist. "You have a good eye!" is an expression Susan Neves often hears from people viewing her photography. Susan is passionate about defining that statement each time she picks up her camera to capture a fleeting moment with just the right light and a balanced composition. She believes it is her ability to look closely at life's landscapes and see that which is often overlooked by others. Her photography prints are the end result...
Using a jump box is safe in most circumstances, although it is possible to damage both your car and yourself. If you connect everything the right way and take all the necessary precautions, there is little to worry about. Two main dangers commonly associated with jump-starting a car are damaging delicate components in the electrical system and blowing up the battery. These situations can result from crossing the positive and negative cables or shorting them out by touching the positive and...
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