Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On the road and arriving at your door! Call Betty's Cleaning Service today at (661) 743-9354!...
Medicare's annual open enrollment period is underway, running through Dec. 7. This time of year is an important opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries to take a look at their current plans and make sure they're still the best fit. If everything works well with your current plan, you don't need to make any changes. Still, it's always a smart idea to review your options and make sure your doctors and medications are covered. I know firsthand that sorting through Medicare can be a bit overwhelming....
It is hard to believe it is fall again in Tehachapi. Soon it will be Thanksgiving and then Christmas! Have you been thinking about Estate Planning? I know it can be a difficult topic...but your children will be happy you have thought ahead to make it easier for them to take care of your estate without a probate. What is better, a will or a trust? A trust will streamline the process of transferring an estate after you die while avoiding a lengthy and potentially costly period of probate (in...
White Rabbit Studios grand opening White Rabbit Studios will be celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. Located 117 S. Mill St., Ste. B, this new event center will be a space for the community to coordinate classes, host events and gather for any number of activities. Spearheaded by Chris Morales, this new business is an exciting addition to Tehachapi. There will be live music, food, guest artists and more at this event. The Pillage Village grand opening The next is a grand opening...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed Rotary District Governor Sherry Peckhoon Sim to Tehachapi on Oct. 10 to share her vision and show her support of the Tehachapi Rotary Club. She was joined by Assistant District Governor Mary Lundstrom from China Lake Rotary and District Chief Operating Officer Kay Pitts from the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary. District Governor Sherry Sim has been a member of Rotary since she joined the Rotary Club of Morro Bay in 2005. She then helped to start the Rotary...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi was treated to an informative presentation by Kimberly Bittner, a member of the Bear Valley Springs Garden Club. An avid gardener, Kimberly talked about the Waterwise Garden project in Bear Valley, located at the corner of S. Lower Valley Rd. and Cumberland Rd., next to the parking lot of the Bear Valley Community Services District (BVCSD) office. The garden was originally established over 25 years ago, to help educate residents about options for low water...
Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe reported to the City Council that he had been approached by Caltrans for the city to participate in their new Clean California Community Designation Program. The program would be limited to the first 100 cities to sign up and would kick off on Earth Day 2025. Costelloe said the city would receive special freeway signage acknowledging their efforts in keeping Tehachapi clean. The program requires that the city maintain 10 out of 15 criteria in order to...
Mountain Dog Millworks created a custom live edge pine shelf with a blue river and two half round side shelves for this repeat customer. As always she was pleased as punch with the outcome. To collaborate with Mountain Dog Millworks on your own special project call them at (661) 972-9095 or check out their website at www.mountaindogmillworks.com/....
Native American mothers, grandmothers and aunties have been making toys for the babies in the family for untold centuries. For many California Indian children, one of their first presents was traditionally a rattle made from native plant material with seashells and pebbles inside to jangle around and make a pleasant sound. Not only would such a rattle provide entertainment and distraction for Native American babies, they could also use it as a teething toy, since the rattles were made of...
"Today Cummings Valley is like the center of a flower with Brite Valley, Alpine Forest, Stallion Springs and Bear Valley Springs as its petals. For many years Cummings Valley has been known and respected for retaining its historical beauty and agricultural value." – Gerry Trierweiler...
"If you happened not to know enough to engage in advance the seat beside the driver, then the trip was rather a horror, crowded into the stuffy interior between oldtimers, liquor salesmen, mining experts, an occasional stray 'girl' from the local bawdy house, or one of those distressed and distressfully pitiable 'lungers' of whom you had the grace only to hope he wouldn't die on your shoulder. Outside there was a magnificent panorama and often good entertainment." – Mary Austin Mary Austin, a f...
"Back in my day, we had nine planets. . ." – Dave Bouldin Local amateur astronomer Dave Bouldin musing over the demotion of Pluto from a planet to a "dwarf planet" or "planetoid."...
"Misuse of the word 'literally' makes me figuratively insane." – English teachers everywhere For reasons that have yet to be explained, otherwise intelligent people have begun using the word "literally" to mean the opposite of what it actually means. As in "she literally exploded when she saw the mess" or "it's literally raining cats and dogs."...
"Jimmy George's mother died when he was still in his basket [cradleboard]. No other women were nursing, and there were no cows or sheep for milk. His grandmother kept him alive by dipping pinenut soup from a bowl into his tiny mouth with her finger." – Wuzzie George Paiute peoples like the Nuwä (Kawaiisu) of the Tehachapi Mountains were able to sustain even infants on the nutritious Pinyon Pine (Pinus monophylla) nuts that were gathered in large numbers each autumn....
"It was the start of lambing season, and up on the hillsides the shepherd's work was beginning. If ever a man was proud of his work and contented in it, the shepherd is. He is a craftsman, his work is his life. Long hours of solitude in the valleys or hills have a tranquilizing effect; either a man can't stand the life or it makes him meditative, and constant association with the sheep who depend on him makes him calm and unhurried." – Alan C. Jenkins...
"Good morrow, Benedick. Why, what's the matter, That you have such a February face, so full of frost, of storm and cloudiness?" – William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing...
Cerro Coso Community College is excited to announce the acquisition of land for the home of the new Tehachapi campus, a significant milestone that will enable the college to expand educational opportunities in the Tehachapi area. This project marks a transformative step forward for Cerro Coso's commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education to meet the growing needs of students and the broader community. Currently leasing space from the Tehachapi Unified School District, Cerro Coso...
In a thrilling addition to the science fiction world, local author Lorena Para has introduced readers to a universe of epic fight scenes, intriguing characters and spacefaring adventures. Her novel, "The Fera" has garnered rave reviews from readers who praise its immersive storytelling and unforgettable female lead, Orinthia Anton ... a Galactic Marauder Hunter turned space pirate. Readers are calling "The Fera" an "amazing first entry into this series..." and "fun and fast paced with vivid,...
The Blacksmith Automotive team are geared up and ready to assist you with your automotive needs. Pictured: Mike, David, Natasha and Christian....
Local author R.M. Williamson has released her new children’s book, “Bluey the Butterfly,” which focuses on themes of self-discovery and overcoming self-doubt. The story follows a butterfly who feels different but ultimately gains the confidence to embrace his uniqueness. Published by Covenant Books, the book aims to inspire young readers to believe in themselves and appreciate their individual qualities. Vibrant illustrations complement the narrative, making it engaging for children. “Bluey the Butterfly” is available at bookstores and onlin...
This is article No. 21 in a series. See previous The Loop newspaper issues on www.TheLoopNewspaper.com for more information, education and inspiration in how Joyful Life Hypnotherapy can help you have the joyful life you deserve. Family estrangement is a painful experience that affects more people than many realize, up to 40% of families. The causes are varied: differing values, addiction, toxic relationships or long-standing conflicts. For those who find themselves separated from loved ones,...
Social Security is complex, and the details are often misunderstood even by those who are already receiving benefits. It's important to understand some of the basic rules and options and how they might affect your financial future. Full retirement age (FRA) Once you reach full retirement age, you can claim your full Social Security retirement benefit, also called your primary insurance amount or PIA. FRA ranges from 66 to 67, depending on your birth year (see chart). Claiming early The earliest...
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....
In the quiet hours of a recent night, as the world outside his window lay still, Samuel A. found himself reflecting on the transformative journey he had embarked on over the past five months. His story, a testament to resilience, hope, and the incredible power of LifeWave patches, is one that has profoundly impacted his life both physically and emotionally. Eight years ago, an accident forever altered Samuel's life, leaving him with an injury that severely impaired his ability to use his left...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed Kyle Yates, center coordinator for The Salvation Army Tehachapi Community Center, to speak about the work they do in the local community. Kyle has worked for The Salvation Army in various roles for 7 years, but most of his work has been with their after-school program. The Salvation Army serves approximately 500 families to help with food insecurity and they distribute over 46,000 pounds of food every month to help people in need in the Tehachapi area. At Th...
