Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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This Veterans Day, I will be celebrating my favorite veteran, my fiancé Rick, with a recipe that brings back fond memories of his childhood. While blueberry pancakes are usually our go-to for special mornings, this year I decided to change it up with cinnamon streusel blueberry muffins. These muffins bring together the warmth of fresh blueberries and the comforting crumble of cinnamon streusel, and they are a perfect way to honor Rick's service and transport him back to a cherished childhood...
On Monday, Nov. 11, a Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will be held in Downtown Tehachapi. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of F and Green streets and will conclude at Philip Marx Central Park. The Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at Central Park at 11:11 a.m. paying tribute to our local veterans. Retired Master Chief David Gladden will be the keynote speaker for the ceremony. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era in 1972, was a combat veteran during Desert...
California State Park's Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP), 15701 E. Ave. M, Lancaster, will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with exhibitions showcasing the compelling work of Indigenous artists as they display their art and share insights into their rich cultural heritage. Visitors can also purchase their artwork. On Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, artist Peggy Fontenot will visit and showcase her work. Fontenot is an award-winning Native American...
Earlier this year, the Bear Valley Community Services District unanimously passed a resolution proclaiming Bear Valley Springs a Purple Heart Community. Following the ceremonious installation of the Purple Heart Community sign just inside the front gate, a group of citizens stepped forward with a desire to create a Purple Heart Honor Garden. This group of passionate citizens has coordinated its efforts with the Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association, the Bear Valley Community Services...
For Larry Hoose, the Honor Flight experience was a grind, and he loved every minute of it. "It was very hectic with long days. I don't regret going, I would have done it again," he said. Hoose is one of approximately 46,000 U.S. military veterans who call Kern County their home. He began his journey in the Air Force at 20 years old. Since most male members of his family were serving in the military, he felt that it was his duty and calling to serve as well. On Oct. 6, 1967, Hoose enlisted in...
John Alvin Ashe, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16 in Los Angeles with the love of his family and friends. Born on April 17, 1942, John Alvin Ashe led a remarkable life filled with love and support to his family, dedication and service to our country. John Alvin Ashe leaves to mourn in his passing, wife Maria T. Ashe, five children with mother of (preceded in death) Jo Anne Ashe, John A. Ashe Jr., Sherrod A. Ashe, Wanda Y. Ashe, Patricia L. Ashe and Rhonda J. (Stacy) Moses, eight grandchildren...
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...
Take action during National Preparedness Month to get ready for emergencies The American Red Cross of Central California is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters. Deadly storms and floods, raging fires and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis, and families are experiencing the effects. "Disasters can happen at any time, often without warning, changing lives...
Mojave Gold Rush Days returns after a 5-year hiatus. The event from the Mojave Chamber will take place Oct. 4 and 5. The Mojave Elks Lodge 2059, 16200 K St., will host a horseshoe tournament, a chili cook-off and a dance, featuring live music by Overdrive on Friday, Oct. 4. Ms. Gold Rush, Mr. Whiskerino and the Honorary Mayor will be named during the Friday festivities. A pre-parade, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, hosted by the Elks Lodge 2059, 16200 K Street, kicks off the Saturday, Oct. 5...
Events are subject to change. Check with appropriate organizations for details, or stay in The Loop at www.TheLoopNewspaper.com/. 47th annual 'Fiddlin' Down the Tracks' Old Time Fiddle Contest, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All fiddle divisions now Weiser certified. Judges: "Fiddlin' Joe" Osborn, Eric Anderson and more! For more information, please call District 3 President, Gayel Pitchford, at (661) 823-8249. Where: Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church, 20920 Schout Rd. Southern Sierra Pops...
On behalf of the American Legion Post 221, the City of Tehachapi invites community members, local organizations, schools, businesses and veterans to participate in the Tehachapi Veterans Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. on F Street from Mulberry to Davis Street. If you are interested in participating, contact Dean Peterson at [email protected]. Following the parade, a ceremony honoring our veterans will be held at Philip Marx Central Park. After the...
At the Sept. 5 meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi, the club listened to a presentation from Wendy Porter and Jeff Magdalena, from the Wounded Heroes Fund in Bakersfield. The Wounded Heroes Fund (WHF) is a service organization for veterans and their families to support them in accessing resources and facilitating healthy transitions to civilian life. In early 2009, Wendy Porter and her husband Mike invited a handful of close friends to dinner. Around their dining room table, Mike and Wendy...
As I mentioned in a previous article, there will be three seats up for election on Nov. 5. Incumbents, Diane Barney, Robert Morgan and Chuck Coleman are all running again, plus four other candidates, including: Jim Crocoll, Andrew Parker, Jeremy Woods and myself. I detailed information about Diane Barney and Jim Crocoll in an earlier article and thought I would introduce you to some others who are running. I like to let people connect a face with a name. Many readers know some of the candidates...
This is a great question and one I hear often. Families usually want to come in right away and prepare. My first response is stay home with your loved one. Time with your loved one is your most precious commodity. I have had instances where families were at the funeral home preparing and their loved one passed away while they were with me. This can be devastating. We can help you begin this difficult process at home and aid you in preparing for a meeting with an arrangement counselor after your...
On Sunday, Sept. 15, kids of all ages are invited to the annual Kids Day at the Museum from noon to 4 p.m. on the 300 block of South Green Street. The Tehachapi Museum, Errea House and Garden and Green Street will be filled with fun activities and displays. Admission and all activities are free. Currently 20 activities and displays have been confirmed, including making bird feeders, beading bracelets, quilting, soap carving, sheep decorating, player piano pumping and weaving. Displays will inclu...
An enthusiastic crowd of nearly 100 Democrats attended the Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club's annual picnic in Philip Marx Central Park. There were lots of signs, posters, shirts and hats supporting Kamala Harris for President. Club President Yvette Benton greeted the crowd and introduced American folk singer James Lee Stanley who sang the national anthem. Everyone paused from serving themselves at the food table and stood quietly with hands on heart as the song rang out across the park. A...
Come connect with the community and stay for the parade! Before heading off to the festival events on Saturday, Aug. 17, enjoy a fantastic breakfast sponsored by Christian Life Assembly Kids in the Veterans Hall at 125 E. F St. Breakfast will be available from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and includes "all you can eat" pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The boys and girls have been serving at the Tehachapi Mountain Festival® for more than 40 years and a big "thank you" goes to the American...
Recently, the BVS CSD, under the guidance of VP Martin Hernandez, pronounced our community a Purple Heart Community, honoring Purple Heart recipients James Rice, a double-award recipient, and Pancho Colon. A sign was made to post at the gate to the community to greet all who enter. On May 10, a ceremony took place in which the two named recipients, plus a third who was a previous resident, were honored. David Hernandez was a past Bear Valley Springs member and attended the event. Recently a...
Pancho Colon and Danny Romero from Golden Hills VFW Post 12114 "Jason E. George" replace a worn American flag at the National Chavez Center in Keene on May 14. Post 12114 has taken on the project of replacing worn flags around Tehachapi. The veterans were assisted by Park Superintendent Erin Gates (left) and Ranger Miranda Hernandez (far right)...
Philip Marx Central Park East E Street, Tehachapi. On Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Join us as we remember our fallen service members with pride this Memorial Day. Together we pay homage to those who have given us our freedom. As part of the ceremony, we will be displaying photos of our fallen service members. We will be accepting submissions from Tehachapi residents for pictures of fallen service members until May 13 to remember and honor them that day and beyond. To submit their photos, please...
The City of Tehachapi is seeking sponsors for its annual "Adopt-A-Streetlamp" program. This is an opportunity for Tehachapi residents to show off their pride and patriotism by adopting a pole where a U.S. flag will be on display during the summer months. The poles will also be adorned with holiday decorations during winter months. The City of Tehachapi has approximately 100 decorative lampposts available for adoption along Tehachapi Boulevard, Green Street, F Street, Curry Street, Robinson...
On May 2, the Tehachapi Rotary Club welcomed Yolanda Crowe, administrative officer at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Crowe is a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, and worked at the National Cemetery in Riverside for 13 years, before relocating to Kern County in 2023. The Bakersfield National Cemetery is located on Bear Mountain Road, on land donated by Tejon Ranch. Although the entire cemetery property encompasses 500 acres, currently only 50 acres are developed and used, allowing...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club will recognize veterans at their May 2 meeting. Travis Tazelaar and Rick Hegdahl, directors for VoteVets will speak to the club via Zoom. This format has enabled the club to hear from highly knowledgeable leaders from diverse locations. VoteVets is an organization established in 2006 to support progressive veterans, military families and their civilian supporters. It is the first organization of its kind and the largest. There are over one and a half million supporters in the United States. VoteVets uses...
Canine Companions is a national nonprofit organization committed to providing service dogs to people with disabilities at no charge to the recipients. With six regional training centers and subsequent chapters, Canine Companions has trained and placed over 7,700 service dogs. The Kern County Volunteer Chapter of Canine Companions, located in Tehachapi, welcomes their newest puppies Vinnie and Dane! Since its formation in 2011, it is the chapter's job to socialize and train the puppies over a...
This is a great question and one I hear often. Families usually want to come in right away and prepare. My first response is stay home with your loved one. Time with your loved one is your most precious commodity. I have had instances where families were at the funeral home preparing and their loved one passed away while they were with me. This can be devastating. We can help you begin this difficult process at home and aid you in preparing for a meeting with an arrangement counselor after your loved one has passed. I advise that, instead of co...
