Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On March 4 at about 9:20 a.m., two suspects attempted to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked near the intersection of Tucker Road and Cherry Lane. A passerby observed one suspect under a van attempting to remove the catalytic converter with a handheld saw. A second suspect was standing to the side and appeared to be acting as a lookout. The passerby confronted the two suspects who then fled the location in a vehicle. Suspect No. 1 is described as a male Hispanic approximately 20...
This is the ninth article in a continuing series about local military veterans and their service to our great country. Lew was born in the little town of Crosbyton, Texas, on August 3, 1935. He was the oldest of three boys, the youngest brother dying in a tragic accident in 1939. As Lew recalled: "This was during the Great Depression and nobody really had anything. My father took any job that he could-he shoveled coal out of a coal car at a railroad station; he drove a truck; he picked grapes...
The CSD wants to give a special shout out to the Whitmore family. The Whitmores have always instilled in their kids to be respectful of others and of the environment. About four years ago Darin began mowing along his roadside all the way to the mailboxes to keep it safe and clear for others. One year his daughter Kenzie (now 10 years old) wanted to help, but along the way discovered a lot of trash as well. That's when the Whitmores decided to start picking up trash in the neighborhood. Kenzie an...
At their February 1 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council voted unanimously for the City to take over the management of Farmers Market from Main Street Tehachapi. Due to dwindling membership and business participation, as well as the impact of COVID-19, the 20-year-old organization voted to dissolve and assign its events to other community groups. Fifteen years ago Main Street had taken over Farmers Market from the City with the City assisting with street closures, and the logistical support of...
Robert Lee Halasey was the third child to James Christopher Halasey and Linna Aurelia Nicholls (Halasey). He was born in Luverne, Minnesota. Robert passed away peacefully at his home in Tehachapi. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Dorothy Morrell and John Halasey. Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen, and by his son Michael James Halasey and children Linda Ann Rogers and Frank (Jim) Rogers; grandchildren Kristy, Katie, and Kelsey Nalder, Amber (Eric) Walker,...
This is the seventh article in a continuing series about local military veterans and their service to our great country. John and his twin brother were born on April 17, 1942 in Suffolk, Virginia. His family soon moved to Newport News, Virginia, where his father worked at the famous Newport News shipyard and, in the early 1950s, became one of the first African-American police officers to serve with the Newport News Police Department. As John recalled, "Newport News is a military community and I...
Small "what ifs" can grow into a community of giving when you live in Tehachapi! A Rotary Club project that was originally designed just for members as a way to give back this holiday season grew by leaps and bounds into a food project that included people from all over the greater Tehachapi area. There were small donations of cash from local individuals and bigger donations from Terra-Gen and BHE Renewables LLC that allowed Rotarians to shop for food to fill 50 boxes, as well as so many...
On December 18, after the 6 p.m. "Wreaths Across America" program at Freedom Plaza in Tehachapi, veterans and shop owners in Tehachapi presented Police Chief Kent Kroeger and the TPD with memorial posters of Tehachapi's WWII Veterans who the department honored with a reception and tour of the new police station. Capt. Ed Sullivan of the National WWII Memorial Committee and Laura Coaly of Witt's printing made the WWII Veterans posters for the Tehachapi Police Department in memory of the respect...
In what's become a semi-annual success story, our Toys for Tots drive this year brought in over 750 toys all of which will stay in our community. In this year of COVID we had an abbreviated collection period and not as much advertising as we normally do. But our incredible town responded as it always does with a flood of toys, most of which were bigger than last year's toys! Besides my office on F Street, we had a number of great drop-off locations. Maria and Ivan Jadric at Tehachapi Martial...
On November 29 at about 5:30 p.m., the Tehachapi Police Department received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the T-Mobile Store located in the 1000 block of W. Valley Blvd. Officers arrived at the location and learned that four black adult males had rushed into the store during business hours and stole several thousand dollars of property. Immediately upon entering the store, the suspects forcefully removed numerous cellular telephones from the secured displays directly in view...
The Stallion Springs Community really came together for the first Trails Maintenance day we've had in a few years. It was a great turnout and a beautiful day and we were able to clear so much terrain in a short amount if time. General Manager Vanessa Stevens said, "Our trails in this community are an asset that we do not want to lose and it made me so proud to see everyone working together. Thank you to all that attended. The team was amazing and we are looking forward to our next trails...
The turnout was indeed terrific for our fifth and final Tehachapi rally, with attendance conservatively amounting to about 750 rallygoers, more than a few of them coming from Bakersfield, Mojave, Rosamond and other communities near Tehachapi. The rally took place Friday, October 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. at our usual location (Tucker Rd. and Valley Blvd.). While many of the folks were attending their third, fourth or even fifth rally, we did have an exciting newcomer this time – war hero and P...
On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Tehachapi Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Tehachapi Police Department at 220 W. C St. (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions...
Before the meeting began, new Commissioner Steve Hamblin was welcomed to the Planning Commission. A new mural was approved by the Tehachapi Planning Commission at their October 12 meeting. "A Day at the Vineyard" was submitted by Cliff Meridth of Stray Leaves Vineyard to appear on the back of the fireplace located at the future Stray Leaves tasting room on the corner of F and Green Streets in Downtown Tehachapi. The mural will be painted by noted Tehachapi artist Lyn Bennett who also created...
"The two most important days in life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." – Mark Twain At the United States National Pageant, held October 11-15 at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Tehachapi's very own Tiffany Rea was crowned Miss United States! She won the title Miss California United States on August 9 which allowed her to proceed to the national Pageant. The Pageant was originally scheduled to take place at the SouthPoint Hotel in Las Vegas, N...
Drive with care, the elk and deer are enjoying the fall. They are out roaming the fields and roads getting ready for winter. The lake is a good place for a drink and a bath to cool off from the hot weather. Be careful while driving through the area. They may be crossing the roads in groups or playing follow the leader with short distances between them. Also, watch out for people watching them from stopped cars. Where are you getting informed? "One of my main goals as General Manager is to keep...
On Friday, September 25, supporters of President Trump's re-election conducted the third rally in Tehachapi since late July. As the election has heated up, so has interest in our rallies: the July rally attracting 200 plus folks, the August rally 400 to 500, and at the recent September rally 800 to 1000. Rally-goer Wilbur W. Wells was quoted in the Tehachapi News observing, "There were literally hundreds of American flags present, and not a single one was burned or disrespected. Instead, people...
It's that time of year when the deer and elk are out with their young looking for food and water. You need to be careful as they can cross the roads without warning at any point. Be especially careful of one of the young lagging behind mom and suddenly deciding to cross to catch up. Protect our wildlife and avoid damage to your vehicle. Police Department says thanks On behalf of all officers of the Stallion Springs Department Chief Gary Crowell would like to personally say thank you to the...
I have been around race tracks and motorsports most of my life, learning photography on a drag strip. That's the safe place to race your hot rod street car, not the streets, as I have seen all over Kern County for years. Sergeant Robert Pair of the Bakersfield Police Department has been on all of the local news stations and radio broadcasts commenting that, "It's not just law enforcement's problem, it's a community problem." On Aug. 9, the Bakersfield Police Department responded to reports of...
While COVID-19 has taken up plenty of time and resources from the City of Tehachapi, our team still has other goals and objectives that must be completed, as is our duty to the taxpayers. There is still a community to help build, maintain and operate. Those tasks do not fall by the wayside due to the fallout from a virus. Where do we go from here? Well, that's a question that was answered almost immediately back in March when the first set of COVID-19 restrictions were placed on our community. T...
At approximately 11:53 am Kern County Fire Department emergency personnel responded to reports of a plane crashed into a building outside of the Tehachapi Municipal Airport. Upon arrival firefighters found a single engine airplane crashed into a building and leaking fuel. Tehachapi Police Department coordinated safely evacuating the vicinity while firefighters began assessing the stability of the aircraft, which was still hanging from the ceiling of the building. Firefighters made access to the...
Now that we are having our lives change from total quarantine lockdown to little ventures out as some businesses open and some of us even go back to work, we at Have A Heart Humane Society have a few concerns. Our pets have been used to our being home and around for close to three-and-a-half months. Now while this may have irritated your cats (haha), your dogs have LOVED it! They may have a little trouble understanding or adjusting to your new hours away from home. Try to keep giving your pets that little bit of extra attention when you get...
The City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Police Department encourage Tehachapi residents to sign-up for free important and emergency local alerts. Tehachapi residents can receive real time public safety messages through Nixle. Signing up is quick and easy, text the word Tehachapi to 888777. The City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Police Department have partnered with Nixle to implement its community notification system to alert residents in real-time for localized emergencies and relevant community advisories. Stay instantly informed of trusted,...
The California Department of Public Health today released updated PDF guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18-2020.pdf. A growing body of scientific research has shown that people with no or few symptoms of COVID-19 can still spread the disease and that the use of face coverings, combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing, will reduce the spread of COVID-19. “Science shows that face c...
Cerro Coso Community College is proud to announce that the Kern Community College District has granted tenure to Shelly Tannehill, professor of Nursing, and Peter Fulks, professor of Administration of Justice. Fulks joined Cerro Coso as a full-time instructor in Tehachapi in 2016. Both of his parents were professors at Bakersfield College, so he grew up in the community college system. Fulks attended both Bakersfield College and Cerro Coso and earned an athletic scholarship to California Lutheran University where he earned a B.S. in Criminal...
