Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Some years ago I was asked by The Friends of the Depot to speak at one of their meetings about my experiences in riding the passenger trains that came through our city regularly. I can scarcely believe how long it has been. Some 50 or so years. I mentioned to one of my sons what I was going to do and he said when beginning a speech I should start with a joke to lighten the mood. The audience was made of friends and they were kind and cooperative. The evening went well and they laughed in all of...
On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective on S. Green St., at 7:30 a.m. The GTEDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting businesses in the Greater Tehachapi area. Small business owners and community members alike are encouraged to attend and indulge themselves in complimentary coffee, treats and Tehachapi business happenings. Various businesses and committees give short reports on business...
The Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club held its October meeting at Kelcy’s Restaurant on Oct. 5. The guest for the evening was John Burrows, candidate for the Congressional District 20 seat. It was Burrows second visit to Tehachapi. He was proud to announce that he has received an endorsement from the Dolores Huerta Foundation. He introduced his Campaign Organizer, Bryan Beltran, who also serves as a Regional Organizer for the Democratic Party. Club President Yvette Benton reviewed a number of club activities. Among them is a trash cleanup a...
William F. Beasley passed away at home in California City, under hospice care on Sept. 8. He was born in Cody, Nebraska on Oct. 5, 1930 to Prudence Eva and Frank (Pete) Beasley. He was raised by his mother in Lincoln, Nebraska. He joined the Marine Corps right out of high school. He fought in the Korean and the Vietnam Wars. He was a lifetime member of "The Chosin Few" with frostbitten feet to show for it. He was a proud Marine and had emblems on everything. He was both a still photographer and...
On Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m., a ceremony will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin to memorialize those Veterans who were interred here without known family. This is the second ceremony held this year. There are no restrictions to the number of attendees permitted to assist in honoring Veterans that are recognized in this type of ceremony. This ceremony will honor the brave servicemen and women who served and were interred at Bakersfield National Cemetery, without family, over the past six months....
Recently, I was asked if I could help raise funds to bring the Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall to Kern County. I was totally unaware that the AV Wall Board had voted to retire the mobile wall in 2025! This might be an opportunity for another organization to continue this important work that was started by the AV Wall volunteers. Go to their website for further information: www.avwall.org. They are an all-volunteer organization with a dedication to helping veterans through community service. The AV...
We have made it! This year is the 60th anniversary of Tehachapi Mountain Festival. This year is the Diamond Jubilee! A good time to look back at our mountain city, the Land of Four Seasons. I wrote a column in 2014 taken from the 1968 Lilac Festival brochure that I had found in my mother, Marion Deaver's, files – it was the only one she had saved. So, having discovered the library at Tehachapi Museum, thanks to Del Troy, I once again imposed upon her to let me see some of the other old b...
I am seeking volunteers for two different AARP programs. First, we need Driver Safety presenters. We provide the DVD or USB for the movies and presentation. There is a little compensation for doing this locally. I also need different people to assist with the AARP Tax Aide program. I need greeters and preparers. The greeters do not need computer skills whereas the preparers do. We provide the Chromebook for tax preparation, so you do need a little computer knowledge. Training for tax service begins in January as we begin preparing taxes...
The California Living Museum (CALM) will host its first-ever Breakfast with the Bears event to help fund enrichment items for the zoo's beloved bears, Cinnamon and Louie, on Sunday, July 2 beginning at 8 a.m. Guests are invited to join the bears for coffee, juice and donuts at the bear enclosure. Cinnamon and Louie will enjoy treats and enrichment items starting at 8:30 a.m. Tickets will be available the morning of the event at CALM: $10 for adults, $7 Seniors (60+), $6 Children (3-12)....
On Memorial Day, May 29, the BVS Veterans held their annual service at the Veterans’ Memorial at Cub Lake. A large crowd attended to pay homage to the military members who paid the sacrifice in battle. The welcome/introduction was given by Vice Commander Lee Tharp. Three honorees have reported to their final duty station. Honored on the pillars were Vernon John Ahlmeyer of the U.S. who served in WWII. He left us on Nov. 22, 2009. Also honored was Melvin “Mike” Goodman who served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. He left us on May 2, 2022. And final...
Cerro Coso Community College is proud to have hosted our 49th annual commencement celebration on May 12. Many speakers offered words of inspiration and encouragement to the graduating class, including Kern Community College District Trustee Christina Scrivner, Cerro Coso President Dr. Sean Hancock and Class of 2023 students Elajae Lee and Jeremiah Lillion. A grand total of 564 students graduated this year. That total includes all graduates from our campuses in Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Bishop and...
Let's take a look at the recent Memorial Day event at Mojave Cemetery. Paul Holzer, general manager of the East Kern Cemetery District said, "Remembering those who gave their all is why we are here today." He thanked the many volunteers who helped with the ceremony and Travis Mullins for the preparation of the cemetery grounds. Holzer said, "Tami Kelly organized Mojave High School students to help place American Flags on each grave of a military veteran who served our country. The Mojave...
The Bakersfield National Cemetery will commemorate Memorial Day with a 9 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 27 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Veterans, their families and friends, and the public are invited to attend. Guest speakers for the event include Speaker of the House, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, and Army LTC Joseph Smith. Deputy Director, Europe-Mediterranean Directorate at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The event will also feature a flyover, wreath presentation, traditional military tributes and music provided by the...
On May 17, VA announced that it will host Memorial Day ceremonies at more than 130 national cemeteries to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. VA’s National Cemetery Administration invites Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors — as well as members of the public — to attend these solemn wreath-laying ceremonies, which will take place throughout Memorial Day weekend. A complete list of Memorial Day events can be found here. “On Memorial Day, we honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifi...
The California Living Museum will celebrate its 40th birthday during a two-day Birthday Bash on May 20 and 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special birthday admission for kids (3-12 years old) is only $4 and they must be accompanied by an adult. There are many activities on this year's schedule to mark a huge milestone for CALM, including: • A variety of nature-related and civic organizations who will be on hand to provide party guests with information and give-a-ways. • Carnival games are part of eve...
The Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association would like to extend a thank you to Bryan Porter of Outsource Utility Contractor Corporation. A few weeks ago, the wind blew one of the flags away at the Veterans Memorial at Cub Lake. The rope was also ripped away and because of the height of the flag poles, help was needed to replace both the rope and the flag. Bryan Porter came to the rescue and graciously offered his time and expertise to take care of the problem. Bryan gave his time freely to keep the flags flying at the Bear Valley Springs...
Some day-trippin' destinations are one-time only pursuits, and some are the kind I like to revisit now and again. The California Living Museum (CALM) – a local zoo in Bakersfield that features flora and fauna from California – is one of the latter. I like to go at different times of the year, and each time I'm there I have a little bit different experience. I visited CALM last July on what was surely the hottest day of the season, so I thought it would be fun to go again this (cooler) spr...
This is a great question and one which I hear often. Families usually want to come in right away and prepare. My first response is to tell them to 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 advi...
My friend Lauraine Snelling and I went north last week to Ridgecrest with a dual agenda. She had business to take care of at the DMV there, and I wanted to visit the China Lakes Air Museum. We decided to combine business with pleasure and go together for a day trip. It turned out to be a great choice, and a great day. It was a warm and sunny (but windy!) day, and we were pleasantly surprised to see lots of wildflowers on the way up the 14, both in the hills to the west and on the desert floor...
While doing some research at Beale Library back in 1987, a mere 27 years ago, I could not resist copying some events listed in the old 1920 Tehachapi News. The temperatures occasionally skip a day. I searched ahead for February and March. Often people say, "We've never had weather like this in January before." Note the 79 degrees on Jan. 18, 1920. Maybe it's not global warming, after all? We could just say, "Yes, we have." Mostly though, I read of citizens' lives 94 years ago. Fortunately I...
We have a very special private event coming up on April 14 at 4 p.m. Because it is a house concert, there is limited seating and we do recommend making your reservations soon. Four wonderful musicians are coming to Bear Valley Springs to perform a variety of classical and jazz numbers for your pleasure. Appetizers and wine will be served. The suggested donation is $20 per-person. Bryan Pezzone, piano, has been a freelance performing and recording artist in the Los Angeles area since 1987. He is...
At the March 20 City Council meeting, Tehachapi Dispatcher Rae Budge received a Certificate of Recognition from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as from Tehachapi Mayor Michael Davies and representatives from the offices of Senator Shannon Grove, Assemblyman Vince Fong and Supervisor Zack Scrivner. 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....
We at Mojave Air & Space Port have the wonderful opportunity of knowing so many unique individuals who make a big impression in the aerospace community. Our friend William "Bill" Scott is one of those people. He is currently a full-time author and consultant but has a long history in this area. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is a Flight Test Engineer graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base. He also served as aircrew on classified airborne-sampling missions...
The Devil Pups Youth Program For America, which emphasizes “Growth Through Challenge,” is seeking interested candidates for the 2023 summer camp program to be held July 13-22 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Founded in 1954, this program strives to develop in its participants qualities of good citizenship, confidence, personal discipline, teamwork and respect for others, their family and their country. Ours is a leadership development program for good young men and women. Applications must be postmarked by April 30. Interested b...
For those looking to manage life's many challenges, manage their emotions, or just get a better night's sleep, Rosemary Powell is here to help. Powell recently moved her hypnotherapy practice from Arizona to Tehachapi where she is helping clients reach their goals. Located just across from Tehachapi City Hall, at 104-B S. Robinson St., Joyful Life Hypnotherapy is where Powell assists her clients, in-person and virtually, with everything from improving self-esteem to enriching their relationships...
