Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Tehachapi Rotary's 12 Days of Christmas food distribution program collected 110 boxes of food and supplies from community donations. The items were distributed throughout the Greater Tehachapi area to senior citizens and families who could use a little help. Participating agencies included Tehachapi Rotary, City of Tehachapi, Golden Hills CSD, Bear Valley CSD and Stallion Springs CSD. The Loop newspaper, City Hall, Tehachapi Police Department, Mountain Bible Church, and Tehachapi News were drop...
During the City Council meeting on Dec. 16, the City officially welcomed returning leaders who took the oath of office to begin their terms of service. Joan Pogon-Cord (District 4) was nominated and unanimously elected as Mayor, and Jeanette Pauer (District 2) was unanimously elected as Mayor Pro-Tem. In addition to the mayoral appointments, councilmembers and elected officials were sworn in: • Michael Davies: District 3 • Hannah Chung: District 5 • Tori Marsh: City Clerk • Marianna Gutierr...
On Dec. 5, nine children from the greater Tehachapi area were selected and partnered up with law enforcement officers from the Tehachapi Police Department, Kern County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to celebrate the annual "Shop with a Cop" event. Each year, the event is coordinated by the Tehachapi Police Foundation and starts with the children having dinner with officers at the Tehachapi Police Department, an opportunity...
Charlie Hernandez had a uniquely Tehachapi Valley upbringing, with life experiences that included loading ore cars for the little narrow gauge train that used to operate at the Monolith Portland Cement Company to designing the shoulder patch for Tehachapi's fledgling new police department when he was still a sophomore in high school. Charlie was born on November 7, 1938 to Pedro and Hillaria Hernandez, one of nine children who lived to adulthood (two siblings died as children). Charlie's father...
At their Nov. 12 meeting, the Tehachapi Planning Commission reviewed and approved a tentative parcel map dividing two commercial parcels totaling 10.3 acres located at the end of Bailey Court in Tehachapi into seven parcels, and recommended the Tehachapi City Council approve the map and a finding that a Notice of Exemption satisfies the California Environmental Qualty Act (CEQA). Development Services Director Jay Schlosser said, at this time, the division was for mapping purposes only, no...
The City of Tehachapi and the Rotary Club of Tehachapi are seeking the community's support in gathering non-perishable food items and other essential goods for seniors and families in need this holiday season. Items can be dropped off at various participating locations until Monday, Dec. 16. Drop-off locations include Tehachapi City Hall, the Tehachapi Police Department, The Loop newspaper, Tehachapi News and Mountain Bible Church. The "Twelve Days of Christmas" program aims to fill boxes with...
It was announced at the November 12 Planning Commission meeting that long-time commissioner Charles White had submitted his resignation due to health concerns. As a result it fell to the City Council at their Nov. 18 meeting to vote to conduct a search for a new commissioner. The Council voted to advertise for a replacement. Applications will be brought to the Council at their Jan. 21 meeting. The new commissioner's term will expire on June 30, 2025. The Planning Commission reviews all plans...
The Tehachapi Police Department has introduced the Special Needs Emergency Information form to help officers provide the highest level of public safety to our citizens. The purpose of the form is to better serve individuals with special needs by giving TPD officers and dispatch access to crucial medical details when responding to emergencies or other interactions. The form is available in the lobby of the Tehachapi Police Department located at 220 W. C St. The form asks for details like medical/...
The Tehachapi Police Department is excited to host the 2024 Special Olympics Torch Run on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. All donations from the Torch Run help to fund Special Olympics programs locally and enrich the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Torch Run will kick off at Centennial Plaza where participants will go on a half-mile run/walk through downtown Tehachapi. All community members are welcome to sign up to run, walk, or cheer on participants. It is free to register...
Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe reported to the City Council that he had been approached by Caltrans for the city to participate in their new Clean California Community Designation Program. The program would be limited to the first 100 cities to sign up and would kick off on Earth Day 2025. Costelloe said the city would receive special freeway signage acknowledging their efforts in keeping Tehachapi clean. The program requires that the city maintain 10 out of 15 criteria in order to...
The Tehachapi City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. They are currently meeting at the Police Department Community Room, 220 W. C St....
The City of Tehachapi is hosting a final community Hometown Christmas planning meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at noon at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, located at 220 W. C St. All community members interested in participating in or sharing their ideas for the 2024 Tehachapi Hometown Christmas event are invited to attend. Members of the City of Tehachapi Community Engagement Department will lead the discussion on the plans for this year's event and will provide an update on how...
On Dec. 5, the Tehachapi Police Foundation, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, will host the annual Shop with a Cop event at the Tehachapi Walmart. This initiative aims to provide 15 deserving children, from grades 3 and 4 within the Tehachapi area, an unforgettable holiday experience. The selected children, who are identified as being in need, will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and enjoy a festive shopping trip with officers. The Foundation is seeking nominations f...
The Tehachapi Police Department is providing free window decals for residents with special needs and their family members. The decals will help officers be aware there is an occupant in the home who may not respond or comply well with commands from law enforcement. These stickers are free for anyone in the greater Tehachapi area and are available in the lobby of the Tehachapi Police Department at 220 W. C St. "At the Tehachapi Police Department, we are committed to providing service to every...
Toys for Tots 2024 Autumn has arrived! That means it's time for our Toys for Tots drive. This has long been an annual tradition for our local Farmers Insurance office. The Tehachapi community is literally in our blood. Our office is completely staffed by long-time locals to help our community, the one we live in, to be the best it can be. It always amazes me how Tehachapi pulls together at this time of year and donates so much for our local kids. Over the years we have collected thousands of toy...
On Sept. 25, officers of the Tehachapi Police Department were made aware a 12-year-old student at Jacobsen Middle School had made several threatening posts on the social media application Snapchat, targeting Jacobsen Middle School. The posts depicted an airsoft firearm and stated not to show up to school, insinuating a school shooting was going to take place. During the investigation, it was determined the student did not have any weapons available to carry out the threat and stated to law...
On Oct. 5, the Tehachapi Police Department hosted a Street Interdiction Team (SIT) Operation made up of various agencies throughout Kern County. The participating agencies were Wasco, Arvin, Stallion Springs, Ridgecrest, Wasco, Shafter and Kern County Probation Department. The goal of the operation was to conduct parole/probation compliance checks and to serve active arrest warrants on persons who are out of compliance and reside in the Tehachapi area. As part of the operation, 17 locations...
Following the Aug. 12 approval by the Tehachapi Planning Commission, the new AT&T cell tower came before the City Council on Sept. 16. The Council approved an agreement between the city and a New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T) that would permit a 38-foot cell tower to be placed at the area commonly known as the Rock Pile at Tehachapi Airport. The five-year lease will bring the city about $36,000 yearly with an annual increase of 3%. The new tower should greatly improve AT&T service in Downtown...
Join the Tehachapi Police Department for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the McDonald's on Tucker Road. TPD is excited to put on the event as a local tie-in to the 9th annual National Coffee with a Cop Day. Chief Richard Standridge, along with other members of TPD, will be available to answer questions and spark a conversation with anyone stopping by the event. Coffee with a Cop events play a vital role in building trust and fostering a sense of community. These...
The Tehachapi Police Department is excited to partner with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District for the Bike Rodeo Safety Event on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ollie Mountain Sports Park. The event will include a bike safety course led by TPD and CHP with free helmet giveaways. The Cycle and Go Cyclery will be providing safety checks and helmet adjustments for all cyclists, TVRPD will have a bike-themed crafting booth, California Hot Dog Company will be selling food and...
For the past two years, the Interact Clubs of Tehachapi have hosted a walk to bring awareness to topics related to mental health issues. Just last school year, our community lost a high school student to suicide and it impacted a large population of our small community. The loss was felt by classmates, teachers, coaches and acquaintances. According to Mental Health America, 23% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year and 13% of youth, ages 12-17, had thoughts of suicide....
Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association will be recognized by City of Tehachapi and Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m., at Tehachapi Police Department, 220 W. C St. The City of Tehachapi will recognize the exceptional efforts of various community groups who played a pivotal role in the success of the recent Tehachapi Mountain Festival. Among the honored groups, the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will acknowledge the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association (TARA)...
The City of Tehachapi is hosting two preliminary Hometown Christmas planning meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at noon and at 6 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, located at 220 W. C St. All community members interested in participating in or sharing their ideas for the 2024 Tehachapi Hometown Christmas event are invited to attend. Members of the City of Tehachapi Community Engagement Department will lead the discussion on the preliminary plans for this year's event and will pro...
Golden Hills Community Services District The five members of the Golden Hills Community Services District Board of Directors are all elected at-large, meaning they do not represent any specific area. Each is elected for a four-year term. Terms for three of the directors will be up for election in November. Directors David Benham and Joe King have filed for reelection. Director David Shaw has chosen not to run again. Two other candidates have filed for a seat on the Board. They are retired firefi...
