Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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TADA Acting Studio’s Theatre Creators Kids are at it again. We are proud to announce our fourth Theatre Creators production since Tehachapi Academy of Dramatic Arts (TADA) opened its doors in 2018. This is a strong cast of 12 actors ranging in ages from 9-17, many of whom have been with us from the start. In “Casper & The Haunted Mansion” a group of orphans and the caretakers who have inherited the land they live on, find their way to a new definition of family. Show times for “Casper & The Hau...
Summer is the time for fun and travel, and the Kick-Stomp Ensemble should bring plenty of both when their wild mixture of edgy folk, punk and world music comes to Fiddlers Crossing on Saturday, July 27. The travel, of course, will be a musical journey throughout the world – spanning many cultures, traditions and languages. This eclectic quartet will even take us to a cantina in a galaxy far, far away, playing a popular tune on the banjo. Be prepared, however, for a world slightly twisted and p...
There are four main valleys in the Tehachapi Mountains: Tehachapi, Brite, Cummings and Bear Valleys. Each of them are similar, basin-like valleys entirely ringed by mountains, but each of them have their own characteristics. Brite Valley is the smallest of the four, and is approximately four miles long by two miles wide. It is a diverse and charming little valley with a long history. The first permanent residents of Brite Valley are believed to be Nuwä (Kawaiisu or Paiute) people whose...
Last month, Cristin Lassen was appointed to the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District Board by the Tehachapi City Council. The March 12 TVRPD Board meeting was Lassen's first meeting as a member of that Board. Michael Biglay of Sand Canyon argued that as far as he knew, the two County appointed members of the Board had not been reappointed when their term expired so there was no quorum. Chairman Laura Lynne Wyatt assured him that he could check the minutes of the February Kern County...
The future of Stallion Springs goes hand in hand with a good potable water source. The District has purchased 40-acres of land in Cummings Valley that came with a high-producing, good-quality well. The board and general manager in the upcoming meetings will be discussing how this purchase will impact the immediate future of Stallion Springs and how it can improve the next five to 10 years. Please join us for these discussions. Our next board meeting will be on March 19 at 6 p.m. Open gym Our...
There's no doubt Tehachapi's parks are a major asset to the community. From quality of life enhancement to health benefits, our beautiful parks make life in the mountains more complete. For our team at Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District, keeping them safe and thriving is our passion. We are working on a list of repairs and rejuvenation projects for the 116-acres of park land and the five facilities under our care. But we need your help. Graffiti and vandalism cost us greatly. We spend t...
... and Tehachapi Community Theatre actors are going to make sure you leave the BeeKay knowing the right pronunciation. Tehachapi Apple Festival presents a Tehachapi Community Theatre production of "Young Frankenstein," beginning Feb. 22. An entertaining ensemble of actors are rehearsing multiple times a week to prepare for the Broadway version of Mel Brook's creation. "It has been a blast and really fascinating to see how everything is coming together. From costumes and props and acting ......
We gave Measure R our best shot and we're incredibly proud of the vision we created. We're proud of Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District. We're proud of people in this community who used their voice to promote growth in their town. Now, let's keep that momentum going. Going into Election Day, we felt truly honored. We didn't know if it would become a night of cheers or disappointment, but we did know we gained something incredibly powerful - new friends of the parks. We thought we...
Ouch – half a percent – The Wasco Union High School District needed 55 percent approval in the Nov. 6 election to pass a $40.5 million bond measure that would have built a new gymnasium and aquatic complex and modernized existing buildings at Wasco High School. The "yes" vote was 54.48 percent, which is .52 percent shy of the required 55 percent. The "no" vote was 45.52 percent. The vote count was 1,765 to 1,475. Two other school districts in Kern County passed school bond measures, both by soli...
The election is almost upon us, and I can't help but reflect on the journey to November. It's been quite an expedition getting Measure R on the Nov. 6 ballot, one that has come with plenty of opposition and enthusiasm. I take every comment, negative or uplifting, into consideration. I understand the worries surrounding the financial aftereffects for taxpayers if it passes and I commend the bravery that comes with backing the vision. And that is exactly what this is, a beautiful and achievable...
A key concern for Kiwanis is the well-being of children, and they were interested to know how Measure R would improve outdated recreational facilities. Therefore, they invited Michelle Vance and Laura Lynne Wyatt to tell them about the measure which would upgrade and renovate existing parks, grounds and recreational facilities in the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. The measure is on the November ballot and must pass by a 2/3 majority. Vance said TVRPD was formed in 1959 and...
Who will sit on the City Council after Nov. 6? Malibu attorney Kevin Shenkman accomplished what he set out to do when he sent a letter to the Tehachapi City Council demanding that it slice up the city into electoral districts to balance a supposed racial and ethnic inequality in voting. The City Council, fearing a multi-million-dollar lawsuit if they refused, said OK, we'll do it. They decided to jettison the at-large election system and hired a consultant to divide the city into voting blocs. T...
To create good quality of life for a community, you need to have vision. You need to be able to openly look at your city, see its beauty, see its potential and be honest when there are things that need to change. There are many aspects of our existing parks and facilities that need TLC. There are many additions we should be making now, not necessarily for us, but for the future generations of Tehachapi. Our vision is obtainable. According to the National Recreation and Park Association,...
There's no denying the health, quality of life and social benefits a healthy parks and recreation footprint has on a community. But investing in your local parks also makes a positive impact on our local economy. Our Tehachapi parks play host to a variety of events throughout the year that benefit local artists, businesses and restaurants. Activities like the Mountain Festival, Go Native, All American 4th of July festivities and the ever-popular Tehachapi GranFondo cycling event bring a big...
I grew up in a small town very similar to Tehachapi. As a kid in Kernville, I felt the importance of having local parks and recreation opportunities. A healthy representation of parks and recreational facilities brings health to a community, a stronger economy, higher property values and an increased quality of life. Kernville wasn't Tehachapi, and I feel so fortunate to not only be a resident of this beautiful community, but to work for the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District so I can h...
Tehachapi's 8th year for National Night Out took place at Central Park Aug. 7. The event is held yearly as a means to introduce the public to the men and woman who work as First Responders. On hand were Kern County Fire, Tehachapi Police Dept., Kern County Sheriff, Kern County Search and Rescue and Hall Ambulance. In addition, many of these safety organizations had representatives from their auxiliary organizations on hand to answer questions and hand out safety information. Tehachapi Police...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District survey taken to gather public response to a proposed general obligation bond found that the crucial threshold of 2/3 "yes" votes may be attainable. T The survey company recommended that the district consider placing a bond measure on the Nov. 2018 ballot. The Rec & Park board of directors would need to pass a resolution by Aug. 10 to qualify for the Nov. 6 ballot. The final tally of "yes" responses in the 400-person survey was 63.5 percent, with...
Vortex of fun – As a resident of downtown Tehachapi, Forde Files has observed that many families and children who use the new Kern County Library Tehachapi Branch on Green Street eveery day. It's a joy to see the eager faces skipping along to get into the building, to find new books and to sprawl on the comfortable sofas in the children's section. Since its grand opening Dec. 4, thefacility has had its start-up bumps, as the head librarian left, and staff has been working hard to learn the ropes...
It was standing room only at the Police Department Community Room the evening of March 19 when TVRPD Board Chairman Laura Lynne Wyatt and General Manager Michelle Vance presented their concept for the development of a new multi-use community center and for upgrading Recreation and Parks District's existing facilities. They asked the City to support them in their efforts to research and place a bond measure on the November ballot to finance the project. Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park...
When the TVRPD Board met on Nov. 28, they welcomed their new member Wes Backes who had been appointed by the city on Nov. 18. Backes and his family have been in Tehachapi for many years. He graduated from Tehachapi High School where he played football for Coach Denman. He is now a member of the Tehachapi Fire Department and stationed at the Valley and Curry station. The Board voted unanimously to take over the Tehachapi Gran Fondo from the City. The matter was due to come before the City...
Area homebrewers are at it again as they prepare dozens of unique homebrewed beers for the Oct. 28 Cheers to Charity: Homebrew Edition tasting event. Phillip Marx Central Park provides a beautiful shaded canopy and lush grounds for an afternoon of homebrew magic. The tasting event will feature stouts, ales and IPAs. Tickets include a glass and all tastings. Both white and red wines will also be poured for those preferring vino to beer. Food will be available for purchase. Cheers to Charity:...
Photographer Ben Dewell moved to Tehachapi in July. Ben felt it was time to downsize from his home in Valencia, a town about an hour and a half south of Tehachapi. He had loved the outdoors since he was a teenager and had done some camping at Tehachapi Mountain Park. He wanted a place in the mountains and his new home in Stallion Springs was a perfect solution. Ben said he was born in Burbank, Calif. but was raised in Fresno. His father worked for Leslie Salt, a Bay Area company. He went to...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District will present the Mountain Gallop 5K/10K on Saturday, August 19th. Entrants will meet at Philip Marx Central Park. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. and the race will start at 7:00 a.m. You can register online at www.tvrpd.org. Pre-Packet Pickup August 17 at District Office 8 to 6 p.m. Early Registration $30 for 5K / $35 for 10K. Day of Race Registration $35 for 5K / $40 for 10K. Includes championship timing, refreshments, technical race shirt,...
This will be the seventh year for Tehachapi's National Night Out. Again, Tehachapi Police Department and the Tehachapi Police Foundation are partnering to bring demonstrations, education, tours of equipment and much more to the community. National Night Out is held annually across the United States to show support for law enforcement, first responders and spreading the word on safety at home, in school and around the neighbrohood. The event is free and all are welcome! The location is Philip Mar...
The "Super Kids Music Show" on July 15 in Central Park combined storytelling and make believe with the musical talents of Nick and Jen. The "Music in the Park" series is sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District and Lehigh Cement....
