Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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According to the road crew of this train, this is usually a slow time for the railroads but not this year. They are pulling these Warbonnet 1997 Dash 9 (built November 1997) locomotives out of the dead line to deal with the need to move more trains. This is a very famous well-known paint job, used from the 1950s. I shot this by the cement plant in Tehachapi....
Tehachapi's business community came together on November 30 to bid a final farewell to Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce President Ida Perkins. The Celebration of Life was held in the chapel at Wood Family Funeral Home. Along with her family, speakers included State Senator Shannon Grove, State Assembyman Vince Fong, County Supervisor Zack Scrivner and City Councilwoman Susan Wiggins. Prayers were lead by Pastor Kevin Caudle. A reception followed at Woods Pavilion with friends sharing fond...
View from Highline Rd. of low pressure clouds covering Hwy 58 on Nov 24. Lori Mears, who submitted this photo, expressed gratitude to God for "once again giving [her] His traveling mercies."...
A Union Pacific special maintenance work train that's used to control weeds went through Tehachapi recently. This one-of-a-kind train was put into use in May 2021 and is part of an eight-million-dollar project....
The sixth annual Gold Coast Station Car Show was held on Saturday, Nov. 13. Classic cars from Tehachapi and Bakersfield showed up....
A large crowd of trick or treaters were drawn to Downtown Tehachapi on Oct. 31, where the Tehachapi Police Foundation was hosting Trunk or Treat. New this year was a "little goblin" area for kids 5 and under....
Go2Girlz Antique Boutique was the first stop on the Candy Walk. Owner Michele posted on Facebook, "The 2nd annual Candy Walk was a huge success! It was so fun, from light-up freebies and staged photo shoots throughout the property, it was a blast. It was nice seeing kiddos out with their parents having fun – the costumes were amazing – and all our downtown businesses decorating for the kids."...
Claudia Baker, publisher of The Loop newspaper, presents a $300 check to Have a Heart Humane Society. The money was raised from the pies that were auctioned off from The Loop's Pie Baking Contest at the recent Apple Festival....
Hundreds of visitors descended on Tehachapi, Oct. 16-17, to enjoy the festival. Vendor booths were packed and there was fun for adults and kids alike....
The Loop newspaper sponsored the Pie Baking Contest held on the Sunday of Apple Festival. Seven pies were submitted to be judged by the four celebrity judges, Police Chief Kent Kroeger, Tehachapi Arts Commissioner Laura Dreyer, Cheers to Charity Chairperson Mary Beth Garrison and City Councilman Michael Davies. The winning pie taking home the $50 first prize was made by Taylour Arami with the help of her husband Amir. A Second Place tie was shared by Cristy Westman and Heather Halloway, with...
Here is a photo Stan Coutant took on Oct. 17 from his porch on Old Town Road. He calls it “Mother Nature’s ellipsis....
Inspired by an old episode from the sitcom "I Love Lucy," on Oct. 23 visitors at Tehachapi Winery had the opportunity to stomp grapes; an old Italian technique for crushing wine grapes. The adults were joined by a whole new generation with Zoey, age 6, and Irie Forrest, age 4....
The town came out for the Stargazing event at Tehachapi Airport on Sept. 11. They had telescopes from high dollar to homemade gear. Fun for the young and older stargazers, a local pilot, John, had his aircraft out for viewing, as well....
On September 16, members of the community showed up to help Valley Strong Credit Union celebrate the Grand Opening of their new full-service branch in Tehachapi....
During Mountain Festival weekend the Tehachapi Valley Art Association held an Artisan Festival at Railroad Park in Downtown Tehachapi....
Tehachapi Valley Art Association hosted their annual Chalk on the Walk in Downtown Tehachapi on Aug. 14. Take a stroll through Downtown to enjoy the wide variety of these creative, yet temporary works of art....
Local celebrities, fun floats, horses, clowns and more delighted crowds along the parade route on Aug. 21....
During Mountain Festival weekend the Gem and Mineral Show was held at the Tehachapi Senior Center....
Christian Life Assembly held a Worship in The Park at Central Park before Mountain Festival on Sunday, Aug. 22....
The band Boogie Shooz played in Central Park during Mountain Festival. Featuring Mike Fleming on guitar and vocals, Roger Bailey on saxophone, Rodney Armstrong on bass, Roger Hoinacki on drums and Tracy Peoples on lead vocals and guitar....
4th of July in Tehachapi was a fun time for people of all ages. The day began with a 5K run and the Ed Grimes Memorial Pancake Breakfast. Followed by the All American 4th of July Festival, which featured live music, a craft fair and food vendors, in Central Park until 4 p.m. The Bad Bulls Rodeo was hosted at 6 p.m. The day ended with a festive fireworks show at 9 p.m....
Tehachapi veteran Lonny Mann was present at Christmas in July to benefit Toys for Tots on July 14. Mann was the winner of a smokeless grill. The event is held annually by Marty Pay Farmers Insurance. There's food, prizes and summertime Santa on hand to say hi to kids and hand out prizes. Toys can be dropped off at Marty Pay's office, 212 W. F St., Tehachapi, until December....
Tehachapi Starbucks hosted a Pride Festival on June 26. The morning began with a "pride walk" up and down Tucker Road beginning and ending at the Starbucks parking lot. The festival drew members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies from near and far. Many organizations were on hand to show support and share resources. There was also a photo booth, family friendly activities and face painting....
On the afternoon of July 1, Kelcy's Cafe on Tehachapi Blvd., celebrated their Grand Reopening with cookies, ice cream and a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting attended by local residents and many City dignitaries....
