Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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From Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD, RAAM is widely recognized as the world’s toughest endurance bicycle race – 3,000 miles coast-to-coast across the USA. This was the 13th finish for Petersen who called this, “The best crew so far and the best team because of the emotional and spiritual connection that this group has.” Petersen went on to describe how this RAAM effort came about. “I’ve been doing RAAM since 1994 and things have definately evolved. There are some friends, some of them who started out as Spinning students of mine who have be...
Artists of all ages and skill level will grace our sidewalks with their creations. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is looking for sponsors to make the event a spectacular success. Sponsors at the $100 level will receive their name or business name on the 2015 Chalk on the Walk t-shirt. They will also receive a t-shirt, a 4’ x 4’ sidewalk square and a box of 24 chalks to create their own masterpieces. Donations of any amount, gift cards or anything our artists might enjoy will help us to make the 15th annual Chalk on the Walk a wonderful day f...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber Mixer & Grand Re-opening of Jennifer’s Terrace was held on July 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 413 S. Curry St. in Tehachapi. Jennifer Williams was joined by her staff, family and community members. Congratulations from The Loop! Mixers are a great opportunity to meet your business neighbors and community members in an informal settling. These events are a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. For information onJennifer’s Terrace call (661)822-5808. For information on hosting a C...
On Saturday, July 25, TVRPD will present, as part of the free Music in the Park series, Super Kids Music Show. This interactive program will feature The Nick and Jen Show at 4p.m.. The kids will be inspired to use their “Super Powers” to exercise, eat healthy, have a positive attitude, help Mom and Dad, be cool in school, recycle and take care of friends. The show will be followed at 5p.m. by a Kids Hip Hop Party. Jen gets the kids moving with age appropriate music, dance moves and teaching techniques. Jen’s interactive dance show helps kids...
The barbeque was sizzling and I was setting up for alfresco dining. A gathering of raucous ravens were raging near the top of an old oak. Looking up, I could see what was at the center of their ranting. A bear, curled up in napping fashion and not disturbed by the commotion. I, on the other hand, was anxious! Lickety-split our arriving dining companions were rushed into the house. None among us had ever seen a bear this close in the wild. We looked all around our property to see if the interloper brought any friends. None to be found! Keeping a...
The 1st annual Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District “Battle of the Bands” on Saturday, June 27 came off like clockwork thanks to the great weather and the efforts of LeeAnn Williams from The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. First place prize of $500 went to RED SOIL, a band from Freemont, Calif.; MUDFISH and Rafi Acalde came in second and third respectively. Sound Engineer Jim Ash and his crew made the sound the best we have had. Special thanks to our panel of judges: Tim Trijillio, Kale Dumler and Rob Saranpa. The eve...
Members of Tehachapi’s Southern Sierra Amateur Radio Society participated in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 27-28 at Tehachapi’s Brite Lake. L-R Dan Mason KK6SUI, Valerie Mason, Charlie Flint KG6CMF, Howard Krawitz, Sylvia Dolber, Phil DolberW6WBT, Steve Vickers....
Murray Family Farms took 1st place in the People’s Choice Chili Contest held on Saturday June 20 on South Green Street put on by Main Street Tehachapi. Pictured from left to right are Beau Pingry, Main Street Tehachapi announcer Scott Hammer, Adam Reed, Zoe Brown, Karina Lopez, Stephanie Lopez and Jennifer Hughes. They are definately considering putting their award winning chili on the menu at Murray Family Farms. Six Shooter Chili took 2nd place in the People’s Choice Chili Contest held on Saturday June 20 on South Green Street put on by Mai...
Artists of all ages and skill level will grace our sidewalks with their creations. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is looking for sponsors to make the event a spectacular success. Sponsors at the $100 level will receive their name or business name on the 2015 Chalk on the Walk t-shirt. They will also receive a t-shirt, a 4’ x 4’ sidewalk square and a box of 24 chalks to create their own masterpieces. Donations of any amount, gift cards or anything our artist might enjoy will help us to make the 15th annual Chalk on the Walk a wonderful day...
Sheridan’s Annex, located at 979 Valley Blvd., in the RE/Max Shopping Center, recently opened. They carry overstock merchandise from Sheridan’s Boutique Home Consignment (located next to Kelcy’s Cafe on Tehachapi Blvd.). Call (661) 822-4252 for hours....
The final day of TCT Playwrights Festival began with a private brunch with TCT Board of Directors where all finalists received a TCT Festival medallion inscribed with their name and the name of their play. After the final matinee on Sunday, the annual TCT Playwrights Festival awards ceremony was held at Tehachapi Depot. This year’s competition was very close. “Voting was very tight with the Silver Quill and Bronze Quill awards separated by a single vote. Ballots were counted a number of times to verify the final winners,” says Festival produ...
Many exciting new plans have been added to the Tehachapi Mountain Beer and Wine Festival. It takes place on July 18 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Benz Sports Complex in Tehachapi. Many breweries have submitted craft beers for the Beer Competition. National and state sanctioned beer judges will be tasting the entries and determining the best brew in several categories. This competition takes place off site, but, the winner of the best brews will be announced at the Beer and Wine Festival at 6 p.m. Limited RV parking is available from Friday night...
If you are planting a new landscape, drought tolerant plants are a viable option! I have many different Sedums to choose from, they are very low growing to 3' tall. One of the most drought tolerant plants in the nursery are sempervivum or "hen and chicks". Watering once a week or less would be plenty for this succulent. Just remember "drought tolerant" does not mean NO water. Some other good choices are Manzanita. I have several varieties, Ceanothus, Artemisia tridentata ("mountain sage"), coffe...
Water, water – Brite Lake, also known as the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District Jacobsen Reservoir, is full to bursting. Shown above, the fishing dock (normally resting partially on land) floats beyond access. In planning for an extended drought, the district ran four wells into the reservoir earlier this year to supplement the imported water supply and began importing water in April as usual. “Then the rains came,” district General Manager John Martin said. While increasing the inflow to the lake, he said, the rain, hail and cold cause...
At the May 12 meeting of the Tehachapi School Board, Superintendant Susan Andreas-Berval had some exciting news to report. The Jacobson Middle School track team, under the direction of coach Amy Lang, did very well in the recent regional meet and will soon be headed to the state competition. Sixth grader Sara Heier set a new school record for the 800 meter race. The old record was set last year by an eighth grader. The Association of California School Administrators (ASCA) for Kern County named...
Kern County, CA - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Cal Fire and Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) announced an “Interagency Declaration for the 2015 Wildland Fire Season” on Friday, May 15. Fire officials, representing all agencies, made the announcement at a press conference held at Kern County Fire Department Headquarters located at 5642 Victor Street, Bakersfield, California. The declaration covers all lands within the following jurisdictions: • Forest lands managed by the Sequoia National Forest locat...
May 7, 2015 – Nurses at Tehachapi Hospital are being honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday. Tehachapi Hospital honored two nurses with the DAISY Award as part of their Nurses’ Week celebration. The first award recipient is Carrie Shultz, RN who works in the Emergency Department. Carrie received the highest number of total compliments through the hospital’s Connect Call-back program. Patient’s comments about Car...
The American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 221 were on hand to thank the cub scouts for their participation with the Veteran’s attending Air-Streams Wind Turbine School. Each Scout that entertained the students were awarded with a Good Deed Certificate, which encourages, community service,and humanitarian contributions made by the scouts....
Members of the newly formed Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association held a spring barbeque at the Bear Valley Springs tennis court horse shoe pits. New members signed up and Navy Veteran Jed Hannan did the cooking of hot dogs and hamburgers for nearly 40 guests. Horseshoes were pitched for points by old and young alike. Interested members can contact the association at [email protected] or facebook www.facebook.com/The BV CUB. Photo by Nick Smirnoff (NPPA)...
Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce joined at Big Papa’s Steakhouse & Saloon for their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Friday, May 15, 2015. Big Papa’s Steakhouse & Saloon is located at 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd, C200. For more information call 661-822-PAPA (7272). Congratulations!...
Tehachapi local Kass McQuillen gets second chance on 'Survivor' Tehachapi attorney Kassandra McQuillen, known to fans of CBS' "Survivor" show as Kass, has been chosen to participate in "Survivor: Cambodia" as one of the winners of the "Survivor: Second Chance!" competition where fans of the show voted to allow former participants a second chance to participate in the popular television program. Kass is best known for her aggressive and polarizing strategic gameplay, her sarcastic personality, and her tense exchanges with various contestants....
Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce joined at Chaingang Outlaws Apparel for their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Friday, May 8, 2015. Chaingang Outlaws Apparel is located at 777 W. Tehachapi Blvd. For more information call 661-822-2800. Congratulations to owners Cliff and Francie....
NASA Chief Pilot Rogers Smith, and NASA Director of Engineering Robert Meyer were crew members of the final flight of the SR-71. Both are avid flight enthusiasts and were pouring wine on behalf of the Tehachapi Society of Pilots High School Scholarships Fund on May 17th at Souza Family Vineyard....
Picture L-R: Betty Gubler, Wilma Sweeney, Kelly McBride, Moriel Johnson and Timaree Torres. Photo provided Gateway Connections, a local non-profit, is excited to announce the recipient of the latest scholarship, funded by proceeds from their recent Pi Day Fundraiser. Congratulations to Moriel Johnson for 6 sessions of equine therapy with Kelly’s Therapeutic Riders....
Great to see Drew Howel. I coached him as a Tomahawk, helped him through injuries in high school, watched him start all four years as an Oregon Duck long snapper and win a national championship. Now he’s home teaching the kids of Tehachapi. Keep it up, Drew! ~ Moe Cramer Jr. of Stone Mountain Physical Therapy....
