Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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This has been a banner year for one of the main wild food sources in the Tehachapi Mountains: acorns. Acorns are the nuts produced by our various species of tree and shrub oaks. Our landscape is defined largely by our oaks, and acorns are their seeds, the source of all our past, present and future oak trees. Each acorn is an embryonic oak tree. However, almost none of these will actually grow into a standing tree one day. There are many, many obstacles that an acorn, and the seedling that it...
The City of Tehachapi launched the Reindeer Rush Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Nov. 29. This festive event encourages residents and visitors to explore Tehachapi's shops and attractions during the holiday season. The Shop Small Passport can be picked up at any of the following locations: • City Hall (115 S. Robinson St.) • Kern County Library, Tehachapi Branch (212 S. Green St.) • Tehachapi Depot Museum (101 W. Tehachapi Blvd.) • Tehachapi Visitors Center (200 W. Tehachapi Blvd.) For a full list of...
Make the most of your family time this holiday season! Leave the cleaning to Betty's Cleaning Service, so you can relax and create lasting memories. "Enjoy your holidays – let us handle the mess!" See their ad on this page. Pictured: Betty from Betty's Cleaning Service....
Simply Perfect Gifts and Decor is thrilled to celebrate its two-year anniversary in Tehachapi! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful community for their warm welcome and unwavering support. Your patronage has made these past two years an incredible journey, and we are truly humbled by the positive response we've received. Our store has become a haven for those seeking unique gifts for all occasions. From birthdays and anniversaries to housewarming and holidays, we have curated a...
At their Nov. 12 meeting, the Tehachapi Planning Commission reviewed and approved a tentative parcel map dividing two commercial parcels totaling 10.3 acres located at the end of Bailey Court in Tehachapi into seven parcels, and recommended the Tehachapi City Council approve the map and a finding that a Notice of Exemption satisfies the California Environmental Qualty Act (CEQA). Development Services Director Jay Schlosser said, at this time, the division was for mapping purposes only, no...
At their Nov. 21 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Golden Hills Community Services District honored Director David Shaw with a Certificate of Recognition. Shaw is stepping down after serving on the Board for nine years. Shaw, who was elected to the Board in 2016, did not run for reelection in November. The commendation noted that it was during his tenure that much of the work was done on the rehabilitation of the district's water wells as was the development of the Masterplan for the...
If you are reading this article, I am assuming you are at least thinking about an estate plan. So, let's continue! What are the benefits of a Living Trust? A trust does not get filed with the court. A will does. Transferring your biggest assets into a trust makes it a whole lot easier for your heirs, I should say kids, to manage your assets upon your death. The person you name as the successor trustee can manage your assets if you become incapacitated. It can also be highly customized to fit...
Few people would be thankful for a painful fall. But after Tehachapi cattle rancher Jessie Milano took a tumble last summer, she soon learned that she had a lot to be grateful for. "I got hit by a flat cart, and I fell on my right side," she says. "It knocked the wind out of me, and I had a lot of pain in my right breast." When the pain lingered, she visited Amber Medina, FNP, her family medicine provider. After several tests, Adventist Health's experts found the source of Milano's pain - she ha...
The holiday season is upon us, and Maranatha ACE Hardware is your go-to store for all things Christmas! We will be carrying fresh cut Noble and Douglas Fur Trees this year, and Santa will be making a special appearance on Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Come kick off the season with us, we've got everything you need to make this season merry and bright. At ACE Hardware, we carry a stunning selection of holiday lights to transform your home into a winter wonderland. We have variety...
Serve your big holiday dinner to your family and friends on this beautiful Live Edge Redwood Table. Mountain Dog Millworks is offering an additional 10% off the already discounted price for Tehachapi locals. Go to their website to see this and other beautiful live edge furniture. If you're local, they'll give you an additional 10% off any item you find on the website www.mountaindogmillworks.com (coupon code LOCALS10), or call them to make an appointment to have a custom piece designed and...
After three years of anticipation, local author Lorena Para returns with "The Gravity of Elendoras," the highly awaited sequel to her novel, "The Fera." Released on Nov. 30, this new installment continues the thrilling saga of Orinthia Anton, a Galactic Marauder Hunter turned space pirate, in a story brimming with high-stakes action, personal discovery and unexpected twists. "This book was a true passion project," says Lorena. "The journey to write it wasn't easy – life threw multiple u...
Many people plant a tree every year after Christmas, which really adds to the beauty of their yards, year round. Here's some advice on how to plant a living Christmas tree, a live tree which comes in a container planted in soil. People like them because they are beautiful inside, and after the holiday, you don't throw them away. You plant it in your own yard. So, it saves you money! Living trees have a good chance of surviving the move from indoors to the landscape. Unsure how to care for a livi...
This is article No. 22 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. Hypnotherapy, a respected tool for relaxation and mental well-being, has gained attention for its role in past-life regression - a process where individuals explore possible memories of previous lifetimes. While this practice may seem unconventional, it offers...
Every moment seems especially uncertain when you are living it. It is always an illusion. In the shadow of several elections and a couple of wars, with central banks pivoting and equity markets on an unusually long bull run, late 2024 may feel especially dangerous. One way to remember that risk is just the water we swim in is to enumerate and describe our uncertainties. It makes them feel tractable. What follows are my three big questions, and my guesses at their answers. I choose the word...
Shopping for computers has changed immensely throughout the years. Since the inception of the home Personal Computer (PC), most computer users were used to this setup: the tower computer, monitor, and of course, the different peripherals connected to the tower, i.e. keyboard, mouse, printer and such. When laptops became more affordable to everyday users, those became the way to go for portability and ease of use. Over 10 years ago, the All-In-One Computer (AIO) was becoming more popular as an...
On Nov. 21, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi was treated to an interesting and artful presentation by Dr. Leana Mitchell, president of the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association. Leana's presentation was titled "Hard Climb Art," and highlighted the art program that takes place at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Leana said she has been rather passionate about this art program, as there are many residents of the prison who have amazing artistic abilities, which can be a...
The Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum is having an opportunity drawing on Dec. 21 to raise money to assist with upcoming projects. Opportunity tickets are being sold by Friends of the Tehachapi Depot for a chance to win a Christmas tree full of gift cards, which have been donated by several local businesses. The total value is over $600! Tickets are $10 for one ticket, $50 for six tickets, or $100 for 13 tickets. Stop by the museum, check out the tree and buy your tickets. The Depot Museum is...
The City of Tehachapi and the Rotary Club of Tehachapi are seeking the community's support in gathering non-perishable food items and other essential goods for seniors and families in need this holiday season. Items can be dropped off at various participating locations until Monday, Dec. 16. Drop-off locations include Tehachapi City Hall, the Tehachapi Police Department, The Loop newspaper, Tehachapi News and Mountain Bible Church. The "Twelve Days of Christmas" program aims to fill boxes with...
There was a solar eclipse visible in Tehachapi on May 20, 2012, and some Tehachapi residents took photos of the event. Chris Esten took a photo of unusual crescent-shaped shadows caused by the solar eclipse that began at about 5:30 p.m. On that afternoon, Chris and his wife Kerri were at their home in the Tehachapi Mountains and when checking out the eclipse, they enjoyed the distinctive shadows caused by the partially eclipsed sun as it was shining through small gaps between the leaves of...
Thanksgiving, a time traditionally focused on gratitude, can closely be tied to the Law of Attraction. This law, which asserts that we attract what we focus on, suggests that our thoughts and emotions shape our reality. When we focus on positive aspects of life, like gratitude, we draw more positivity into our experience. On the other hand, focusing on negative aspects, whether personal struggles or broader societal issues, can attract more of that negativity. Thanksgiving encourages us to refle...
Mountain Dog Millworks has a Holiday special you'll LOVE. Pick any of their beautiful oak cutting boards small, medium and large sizes are available. No two are the same. Customize with a complimentary engraving and receive a 4oz bottle of cutting board oil to help this gift last a lifetime! They are offering a 10% discount for the gift bundle for all local Tehachapi residents. Call them at (661) 972-9095 or check out their website www.mountaindogmillworks.com/....
In most walks of life, you'd probably be pleased if you could accomplish two goals with one action. That's exactly what happens when you can turn some of your retirement funds into charitable gifts that support a worthy organization while also realizing tax benefits. Here's a little background: If you haven't already withdrawn from your traditional IRA, you must do so once you reach 73, or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later. If you don't take these withdrawals - called required minimum distrib...
Following the announcement at the October TUSD School Board meeting by Superintendent Stacey Larson-Everson that she will be retiring at the end of the 2024 and before the end of the school year, the TUSD Board of Directors sent out a notice to executive search organizations asking them to submit proposals to the Board. At the Nov. 12 TUSD Board meeting, three companies had been selected to make presentations to the School Board. From the three presenting companies, the Board unanimously chose...
It was announced at the November 12 Planning Commission meeting that long-time commissioner Charles White had submitted his resignation due to health concerns. As a result it fell to the City Council at their Nov. 18 meeting to vote to conduct a search for a new commissioner. The Council voted to advertise for a replacement. Applications will be brought to the Council at their Jan. 21 meeting. The new commissioner's term will expire on June 30, 2025. The Planning Commission reviews all plans...
It's Thanksgiving week, the season to be grateful. In just a few short days we will turn our attention and our thoughts to Christmas, and I am so excited (it's my favorite holiday and time of year!). But for now, let's stick with the thankful theme for just a bit longer. Here at Blooms, we are thankful for a great community, good neighbors, warm friends, friendly strangers and nature's beauty and wildlife. We have been blessed with all of that in our small town. We have been a part of Tehachapi...
