Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi County Community Water District (TCCWD) conducted their annual district tour on April 18. Members of the community traveled by van down to the Edmundson power plant at the base of the Grapevine and then followed Tehachapi's water to two of the three power plants that pump the water up the mountain to Stallion Springs and then on to Brite Lake. TCCWD's water originates at Oroville Dam in Northern California and travels south through the Sacramento Delta and then to the Grapevine...
Anglers were treated to a springtime carpet of color at this year's Brite Lake Fishing Derby on Easter weekend. Hosted by TVRPD, nearly 350 fisherman participated. The largest catches went to Cooper Brown, in the 0-to-9 -year-old category. Cooper's trout weighed in at 2-pounds, 13-ounces. The 10-to-15-year-old category winner was Jayden Harrison, with a 3-pound, 5-ounce trout. In the 16 and older category Jeff Starn won with a 2-pound, 13-ounce trout....
A weekend workshop devoted to self-defense for old and young alike was held at the Tehachapi Martial Arts Center in Old Town. Children were taught how to handle bullying threats by Master Derek Demus. Women were taught basic survival skills from visiting instructor Master Trina Pellegrini, who conducts her survival workshops around the world. In all instances both Master Demus and Master Trina stated, "We are here today not to stand and fight your attacker, but to learn the methods of...
For the first time, since the start of the Mr. Warrior competition at Tehachapi High School, there were two winners. The numerical system used by the three judges produced a tie. The two winners of the 2019 Mr. Warrior are Mathias Ahlgren, an exchange student from Sweden, and Peyton Stowers. Congratulations! Both Mr. Warriors will receive duplicate honors and awards. However, at the moment, there is only one Mr. Warrior crown at the school....
Mayor Susan Wiggins and Development Services Director Jay Schlosser cut the ribbon officially opening Tehachapi's new park and ride on Tehachapi Blvd., assisted by members of the community on Feb. 25....
Emma Gonzales is looking forward to the library's next class, which will be on the operation of the 3D printers that are available for use by the community....
Downtown Tehachapi was full of friendly faces, sampling wine and enjoying handcrafted chocolates at Main Street Tehachapi's Valentine's Wine and Chocolate Walk. A fun social event with plenty of chances to shop for that special someone at local shops....
A large number of members from the local chapter of the American Association of University Women enjoyed an afternoon lunch in Adventist Tehachapi Valley Hospital's Mountain Cafe. Open to the public, the cafe serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch/dinner from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, and until 5:30 p.m. on weekends. The kitchen and its staff is currently serving around 75 to 100 meals a day to employees, visitors and patients....
The 22nd annual Senior luncheon was held on Dec. 13 at St. Malachy's Catholic Church. The event is put on by Rotary Club with the help of Interact students and volunteers. This year they served a full house....
On the evening of Dec. 14, Handel's Messiah was performed in the beautiful setting of Country Oaks Baptist Church with 700 audience members in attendance. The annual holiday concert was performed by Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra and the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus....
Due to weather the annual Christmas Parade, presented by the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, was delayed and held the evening of Sunday, Dec. 2. The brisk weather and date change didn't keep locals from coming out to enjoy the festive parade, which had nearly 100 entrants. Following the parade, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event was held at the Tehachapi Depot and Railroad Museum where Santa Claus visited and heard the Christmas wishes of the children. 18th Annual Christmas Parade...
On Saturday, Dec. 1 members of Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs hosted over 250 parents and kids at the annual Breakfast with Santa at the Jacobsen Middle School cafeteria. The event included a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and beverage and a photo with Santa, all complimentary....
Hundreds of revelers walked the streets of Tehachapi on Nov. 24 at Main Street Tehachapi's 5th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Wine Walk, sampling wines at various businesses and showing off their ugly and not-so-ugly Christmas attire. Lots of fun was had by all....
Once again it was nearly standing room only for the annual Christmas event. Sponsored by the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association, the program featured nearly 20 popular Christmas musical selections. Santa was there and the audience enjoyed the yearly sing-along portion of the program....
Runners gathered at Brite Lake for the 5th annual Turkey Trot 5K put on by TVRPD. Participants received a medal, swag bag and mug full of hot chocolate....
A number of currently deployed military personnel will be receiving specially prepared care packages made by members of the Tehachapi Community Congregational Church. It's part of a program that says, "Thank you," to our men and woman actively deployed around the world this Veterans day. Under the direction of organizer and church member Ron Pilling, the congregation members worked from a list of 16 names. Names were selected by various service units and sources around the county. Names were...
On Nov. 12 our community celebrated the brave men and women who sacrificed so much to preserve our Nation's freedom at Philip Marx Central Park....
On Saturday, Nov. 3, Tehachapi teens helped solve a murder mystery in the library, Sherlock Holmes style, during the Teen Fandom Club event. Clues were given, scavenger hunt style, throughout the library, which the young sleuths had to put together to solve. Next Fandom Club will be Saturday, Dec. 1, the theme is “Once Upon a Time....
Halloween in Tehachapi...
On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Tehachapi Branch Library celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a festive event. Attendees enjoyed dance performances by Baila Folklorico, crafts where kids could make masks and decorate cookies, learned how to research their ancestors with family history consultants and altars paying tribute to loved ones....
The 2018 Tehachapi Apple Festival was well attended on the weekend of Oct. 13 and 14. Featuring apple related items and food, the festival also included fun for kids, a car show, an apple pie baking contest and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities including the Tehachapi Lions, Rotary, Interact, Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, American Legion Auxiliary, Salvation Army, Wreaths Across America, and Veterans Groups....
The Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association's BrewFondo was held in conjunction with Cheers to Charity's HomeBrew event on Saturday, Oct. 20. The event included various bike routes for cyclists of all ages, a live band, beer tasting, food, soda and wine, which were available for purchase. Funds raised will be distributed by Cheers to Charity to local non-profits....
Richie and Courtny Meister celebrated the expansion of Lion Heart MMA on Oct. 20 – the largest mixed martial arts gym in the area. At 6000 sq. ft., Lion Heart offers classes for ages 3 and up, and features a strength and conditioning room and class. They will soon be adding an Açaí bowl and smoothie bar for students....
Photos by Nick Smirnoff (NPPA)...
