Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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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...
My name is Danielle Green-Baker, owner of SpaceFlow Yoga. This studio has been my dream since I started teaching in 2017. I started practicing when I was 17 in college (it was free!) but I wish I had found this practice sooner. During high school, in Boron (yep, you read that right), I had an eating disorder and literally hated my body. What they don't tell you is you don't get rid of an eating disorder – it sticks with you for life – but through yoga I've learned to manage it. It wasn't unt...
Dorothy Mae Gassaway passed away at her home in the early morning hours of March 28 with her husband, Jack, by her side. Dorothy was born June 7, 1936, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Columbus and Nellie Longcrier. She was the second youngest of four brothers and one sister. The family migrated to California in 1951, settling in McFarland. She married Ralph Knowlton in September 1957. They moved to Tehachapi in 1958 and raised two daughters, Deborah and Cynthia. Dorothy later married Jack Gassaway on...
On March 28, Ron and Carmen Myrick were presented with state and national recognition as co-recipients of "Rockhounds of the Year," for their unselfish efforts in providing leadership and untiring efforts to promote geological and lapidary science education in the Tehachapi area. The presentation was made during the Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society (TVGMS) monthly meeting at the Tehachapi Senior Citizen Center, located at 500 E. F St., Tehachapi. Ron and Carmen have been members of the...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is gearing up for an evening of music and philanthropy as they host a fundraiser concert featuring James Lee Stanley, a renowned Beachwood Recording artist, alongside other talented performers at the historic BeeKay Theatre, 110 S. Green Street, Tehachapi, on May 18 at 7 p.m. With tickets priced at $25 each, attendees will not only enjoy a night of entertainment, but will also be contributing to a crucial cause. Every nickel raised from the event will directly...
Entered into Rest on Feb. 28 in Hanford, California. Katherine Irine Uli was born to Raymond and Dorothy Jamison on Aug. 19, 1934. Kay graduated High School in 1952 from Puyallup, Washington. Katherine and John M. Uli married on April 18, 1953. They went on to have their children, Michael, Mary, Jim, Peggy, Frank, Dorothy and Mark. Katherine was well known in the community. As a wife, mom, official scorekeeper and announcer for Little League and All-Star games. She worked for Tehachapi Valley...
The celebration of young artists at Gallery N' Gifts on April 6 was a grand event. People from several nearby cities came to see what our local youth were up to creatively, and they were not disappointed. Watercolors, sculptures, acrylic, oils, pen, pencil and mixed media artwork were on colorful display in this annual event sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association. "It is so fun to see what these talented kids come up with each April, and even more fun to watch the artistic growth of the...
The Tehachapi Unified School District (TUSD) held their March board meeting on March 12. Some topics up for discussion included a first read of the proposed 2024-25 academic calendar, new K-6 handwriting curriculum and a teacher/board agreement surrounding homework and makeup policy. The next board meeting will see a discussion of cell phone usage policies in TUSD's secondary schools. As part of the district's Capturing Kids' Hearts initiative, a program designed to foster students'...
The Tehachapi branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) began in 1980 when two women proposed an annual scholarship program for university-bound girls at Tehachapi High School. Each year since, scholarships have been given out to THS students of either gender to pursue bachelors programs and vocational schools. They also offer cash awards for middle school students who show particular academic excellence in math and science during a week long “Tech Trek” S.T.E.M. camp for specially-nominated girls going into 8th grade, and...
Jacqueline Valencia and Kevin Mendez, along with their 1-year-old daughter Athena, moved to Tehachapi in February from the San Fernando Valley. It is Kevin's work as an avionics technician with Stratolaunch at Mojave Spaceport that brought them to Tehachapi. They purchased an older home in downtown and are in the process of updating it. As with most updated homes in downtown, the façade retains the feel of earlier times while the remainder of the house will be totally updated. In the meantime,...
March Madness is upon us, and I'm not talking about being disgruntled with the wet and wild weather we've been having this month. I'm talking about the fan-fueled frenzies surrounding the NCAA Basketball Tournaments, and I'm mad about it. Mad in a good way, as in "very enthusiastic about someone or something." Actually, truth be told, I'm not very interested in the men's side of the tournament. I'm mad for the women's side and happily, this year, thanks to a number of talented players and more...
Linda Sue was born July 10, 1954 in Mitchell, South Dakota. She was the third of five children of Doris and Vern Geddes. In the '60s the family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where Linda spent her childhood riding bikes, playing practical jokes, designing/sewing her own clothes and making lifelong friendships. She graduated a year early from Clark High School in 1971 and joined the workforce. Linda was born with an entrepreneurial spirit, and owned various businesses from ice cream shops and...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
I was not born in Tehachapi, but I have been in the area for about 40 years. Do you remember when we had only one flashing traffic light in town and they never closed the freeway? We all just drove slowly when it snowed; no freeway gates blocked the on ramps. I think this the way to be safe, to drive the proper speed for the road conditions. Things have changed in so many ways up here. We all have so much to see and experience up here in the mountains. I first checked out the area in 1976 when...
Each year the Rotary Club of Tehachapi sponsors an essay contest for elementary, junior high and high school students based on the Rotary 4-Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? This year's winners have been announced. They are as follows: High School 1st place: Elliott Gonzales, Valley Oaks Charter School - $200 (Read Elliott's essay at https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/s...
Tehachapi Unified School District (TUSD) voted at their February board meeting to lower the science graduation requirements for students at Tehachapi High School (THS) from three years to two. Students will instead be able to choose an elective suited to their interests, be it science or otherwise. The change came about when people realized that both California state standards and UC/Cal State university "A-G" course requirements dictate only two years of science are needed. The science course...
At Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District’s (TVHD) most recent community outreach meeting, board members discussed a variety of projects and upgrades on the horizon for 2024. Since Adventist moved out of their old PT building, TVHD is planning to move their offices into the old space, which is both larger and a better layout for an office. Their official move in date is March 1. The ongoing community garden project with Tehachapi Humanitarian Relief Group is now moving into its bed-building stage. The garden, to be decorated by rocks the T...
Mountain bike racing is an inclusive sport that middle and high school students can participate in and enjoy, from beginner to advanced. Each rider can set their own goals that our volunteer coaches help them to reach, or even exceed those expectations. Tehachapi's students train and ride together three days a week for 3 hours at a time. As the season progresses, keep an eye out as each student sets their own records each race. The 2024 season, as well as the 10th season for the Tehachapi...
At their board meeting on Feb. 20, Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD) announced an upcoming season full of sports and events, and reported on some of their recent successes and hardships. Registration for co-ed youth baseball and volleyball are currently open through March 14 and Summer Adventure Camp registration will open on March 11. Visit www.tvrpd.org/youth-sports for more information or to register. The Polar Plunge, which was held on Feb. 19, will now become an annual...
Each year the Rotary Club of Tehachapi sponsors an essay contest for elementary, junior high and high school students. Following is the essay from the 1st place high school winner. See list of winners at https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/03/02/community/rotary-essay-contest-winners/11881.html. My hand slid into my pocket and my fingers brushed against the cool metal of the coin as I forced air into my lungs. My body trembled slightly as I considered the challenges that were before me....
Each year the Rotary Club of Tehachapi sponsors an essay contest for elementary, junior high and high school students. Following is the essay from the 1st place middle school winner. See list of winners at https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/03/02/community/rotary-essay-contest-winners/11881.html. The Four-Way Test is a guide to learn from, possessing many essential teachings to help us to be our best selves. I took the Four-Way Test for granted when I first learned of it, but now I realize how important it is. The Four-Way Test...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Committee (GTEDC) met for their first meeting of 2024 on Feb. 7. On the first Wednesday of each month, GTEDC meets in The Village Collective at 120 S. Green St. at 7:30 a.m. In addition to discussing an upcoming year packed full of local events and projects, GTEDC introduced three new board members. Since board member Jim Arnold tragically passed away last November, and Ron Depew, one of GTEDC's founders, lost his battle with cancer last October, two...
