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  • Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association to be recognized

    Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association|Sep 14, 2024

    Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association will be recognized by City of Tehachapi and Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m., at Tehachapi Police Department, 220 W. C St. The City of Tehachapi will recognize the exceptional efforts of various community groups who played a pivotal role in the success of the recent Tehachapi Mountain Festival. Among the honored groups, the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will acknowledge the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association (TARA)...

  • Hometown Christmas planning meeting, Sept. 17

    Sep 14, 2024

    The City of Tehachapi is hosting two preliminary Hometown Christmas planning meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at noon and at 6 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, located at 220 W. C St. All community members interested in participating in or sharing their ideas for the 2024 Tehachapi Hometown Christmas event are invited to attend. Members of the City of Tehachapi Community Engagement Department will lead the discussion on the preliminary plans for this year's event and will pro...

  • KCSOS announces plans to open STEAM Learning Center in early 2025

    Kern County Superintendent of Schools|Sep 14, 2024

    The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS), in partnership with Chevron, announced its plans for The STEAM Yard, a first-of-its-kind educational center dedicated to fostering student growth through an innovative, student-centered approach. The STEAM Yard will be located at KCSOS's Learning Center, 2020 K St., Bakersfield, and is expected to open in early 2025 after improvements to the facility are completed. To make way for The STEAM Yard, KCSOS will temporarily close its Materials Lab -...

  • Revolutionizing skincare in Kern County: The science behind Tonics Medspa

    Amy Horney, RN, contributing writer|Sep 14, 2024

    Tonics Medspa is redefining skincare with a unique blend of science, technology and personalized care. Founded by an experienced Registered Nurse, the medspa is leading the way in advanced skincare treatments that not only enhance appearance, but also promote long-term skin health. At the core of Tonics Medspa's approach is a commitment to harnessing the latest advancements in medical aesthetics. The medspa's exclusive skincare line is specially formulated with cutting-edge ingredients like...

  • Wounded Heroes Fund provides support to local veterans

    Susan Andreas-Bervel, contributing writer|Sep 14, 2024

    At the Sept. 5 meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi, the club listened to a presentation from Wendy Porter and Jeff Magdalena, from the Wounded Heroes Fund in Bakersfield. The Wounded Heroes Fund (WHF) is a service organization for veterans and their families to support them in accessing resources and facilitating healthy transitions to civilian life. In early 2009, Wendy Porter and her husband Mike invited a handful of close friends to dinner. Around their dining room table, Mike and Wendy...

  • Century Draperies servicing Tehachapi, surrounding areas

    Century Draperies|Aug 31, 2024

    Century Draperies in Palmdale, California, stands out as a premier destination for homeowners seeking exceptional window treatments. With a reputation built on quality, variety, personalized service and 51 years of experience, Century Draperies has established itself as a trusted name in the window covering industry. A wide-range of products: Century Draperies offers an extensive selection of window coverings to suit every style and need. Whether you're looking for classic draperies, elegant...

  • Tehachapi Adult Day Health Care Center – services, activities and community

    Tehachapi Adult Day Health Care Center|Aug 31, 2024

    Are you a senior looking for a place to find a supportive community and a place to interact with others? Do you have an aging parent or adult child who might benefit from a safe place to interact with others, work on skills and become engaged? Are you an adult with medical complications and want more careful daily monitoring? As people age there is a natural tendency to get less active; people can settle into inactive routines and grow increasingly sedentary. For most people it's easier to...

  • Connections Academy at Springs welcomes new students to inaugural school year

    Connections Academy at Springs|Aug 31, 2024

    New virtual public charter school program for Southern California families begins 2024-25 academic year for K-10 students. Aug. 20 marked the first day of the inaugural school year for students and staff at Connections Academy at Springs, a new tuition-free online public charter school program. Across the California counties of Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego, enrolled students in grades K-10 logged on for their first week at the new virtual school. The school operates in partnership with...

  • Mastering the marketing game at the Chamber

    Clare Scotti, contributing writer|Aug 31, 2024

    In September, the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will host a new series of courses dedicated to helping local businesses understand and master the world of marketing. Taking place on six evenings in September, the Chamber will be hosting a comprehensive Business Marketing Course Series at The Village Collective Studio. Designed for entrepreneurs and business owners, these one-hour courses will offer insights into various marketing strategies and tools. This series is free for Chamber...

  • Upcoming grand openings, ribbon cuttings in September

    Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce|Aug 31, 2024

    Tehachapi Tots Summit Seekers Homeschoolers Program – ribbon cutting Tehachapi Tots Summit Seekers is a homeschool enrichment program operated by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District. The Program serves children 5–10 years of age (Kindergarten through 5th grade). Enrollment is open to the public, and children are admitted to the program without regard to race, color, creed or sex. Our focus extends beyond academics to include arts, activities, events and special days that involve parents in the learning process. Join us as we emb...

  • Kern Community Foundation awards $3,000 grant to Equine Rescue Outakuntrol for Borel fire relief

    Kern Community Foundation|Aug 31, 2024

    Kern Community Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Equine Rescue Outakuntrol to support the care of animals whose owners have been impacted by the Borel Fire. This grant is part of the Foundation's broader relief efforts, bringing total funding for Borel Fire recovery to $24,650, including matching funds from 23ABC and the Scripps Howard Fund. Equine Rescue Outakuntrol, established in 2009, has been assisting with the evacuation and care of animals from fire-affected areas. The grant will...

  • 'Our water, our future' presentation by Tom Neisler

    Susan Andreas-Bervel, contributing writer|Aug 31, 2024

    At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi on Aug. 15, the Club welcomed Tom Neisler, general manager of the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District (TCCWP). Neisler has been with the water district since 2013, stepping into the position of general manager in 2016. He studied civil engineering at San Diego State University, and has an extensive background in civil engineering and construction, working many years in both the public and private sector. He is active in the Association...

  • November elections

    Pat Doody, staff writer|Aug 31, 2024

    Golden Hills Community Services District The five members of the Golden Hills Community Services District Board of Directors are all elected at-large, meaning they do not represent any specific area. Each is elected for a four-year term. Terms for three of the directors will be up for election in November. Directors David Benham and Joe King have filed for reelection. Director David Shaw has chosen not to run again. Two other candidates have filed for a seat on the Board. They are retired firefi...

  • Karl's Hardware Tehachapi

    Aug 31, 2024

    Karl's Hardware team member Ayden is showcasing the STIHL-brand leaf blower, now in stock at Karl's Hardware Tehachapi, located at 20901 South St., Tehachapi....

  • My loved one is going to pass soon, what do I need to be ready for this day?

    Jason Wheeler, contributing writer|Aug 31, 2024

    This is a great question and one I hear often. Families usually want to come in right away and prepare. My first response is stay home with your loved one. Time with your loved one is your most precious commodity. I have had instances where families were at the funeral home preparing and their loved one passed away while they were with me. This can be devastating. We can help you begin this difficult process at home and aid you in preparing for a meeting with an arrangement counselor after your...

  • FBI presents on terrorist investigations

    Susan Andreas-Bervel, contributing writer|Aug 31, 2024

    At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi on Aug. 22, the Club welcomed Special Agent Jason Coffey from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His primary mission is to protect the safety of the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. He was joined by Senior Supervisory Resident Agent Carlos Roscoe, his supervisor in the Bakersfield field office. Agent Coffey was born and raised in West Virginia, then graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in...

  • Innovative Environmental Education Curriculum launched for local students

    Kern County Superintendent of Schools|Aug 31, 2024

    The California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant Program has funded the development of a new environmental sustainability curriculum that will be implemented this fall at Camp KEEP's Ocean and By the Sea campuses, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) announced on Aug. 22. Developed in collaboration with KCSOS's STEAM department, with additional support from statewide environmental education leader Ten Strands, the initiative introduces a completely updated curriculum that focuses...

  • First cases of West Nile Virus reported in Kern this year

    Kern County Public Health Services Department|Aug 31, 2024

    Kern County Public Health has received confirmation of the first West Nile virus (WNV) infection in a person in Kern County this year. WNV is a disease spread by mosquitoes most often during the summer and early fall when WNV-carrying mosquitoes are most active. While many mosquito-borne illnesses such as WNV cause only mild symptoms in most people, the infection can cause severe illness and even death in rare cases. Up to 20% of people who become infected with WNV will have symptoms that may...

  • The Women's and Girls' Fund marks 20th anniversary with historic grant cycle

    Kern Community Foundation|Aug 31, 2024

    Call for Submission of Letters of Intent by Oct. 14: $100,000 will be awarded to education, training programs and projects for Kern County women and girls in 2025. The Women’s and Girls’ Fund (WGF), a Leadership Initiative of Kern Community Foundation, is celebrating its 20th anniversary by announcing its largest grant cycle, with at least $100,000 available for 2025. Organizations interested in applying should have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation or a fiscal sponsor. All organizations seeking funds must have a presence in Kern County, ben...

  • Two arrested following retail theft investigation

    Aug 31, 2024

    On Aug. 20 at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Tehachapi Police Department received a call for service from the Tehachapi Home Depot loss prevention, regarding two individuals they recognized as repeat retail theft offenders. Both suspects had previously been involved in multiple prior retail thefts, that had occurred in the Antelope Valley. Officers contacted Charles Mearns, 56, of Los Angeles and Faris Batarseh, 37, of Lancaster in their vehicle as they were attempting to leave the parking lot....

  • Two arrested following suspicious circumstances investigation

    Aug 31, 2024

    On Aug. 19, at approximately 10:14 p.m., the Tehachapi Police Department received a call for service regarding an individual under the influence of alcohol and marijuana in the 800 block of Tucker Road. Officers arrived and contacted Joseph Lopez, 35, of Golden Hills and Rachel Stillman, 23, of Tehachapi, in their vehicle. During the investigation, it was discovered Lopez had two misdemeanor warrants, one of which was a "no bail" arrest warrant for assault. Lopez was subsequently taken into...

  • Prioritizing women's health at Tonics Beauty

    Amy Horney, RN, contributing writer|Aug 31, 2024

    It's easy to overlook the importance of intimate comfort. For many, stress incontinence and other pelvic issues are uninvited guests at life's party, but what if we told you there's a way to show them the door and embrace a life of confidence and comfort? Stress incontinence is a condition characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine during activities that increase pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing or exercising. While it can affect anyone, it is most commonly experienced...

  • Why TehachaSleep?

    TehachaSleep|Aug 17, 2024

    1. We sell the name brands you want! Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-pedic, MLILY and Spring-pedic. 2. We are local! No more traveling long distances for quality. You can stop and try out a mattress that is right for you. 3. Keep your tax dollars here. 4. Sleep experts! We can figure out exactly what you need with some educated questions. 5. Save money! We get big box pricing on all our mattresses so that means you save. 6. Free delivery, setup and removal of your old mattress! Because we are...

  • Rotary presents Judy Trujillo with Service Award

    Susan Andreas-Bervel, contributing writer|Aug 17, 2024

    The Rotary Club of Tehachapi presented Judy Trujillo, Youth Service Chair, the Avenue of Service Award for her contributions to the community of Tehachapi through working with the local youth. President Jennifer Palakiko presented the award to Judy in appreciation for her outstanding work in the area of Youth Service. A former educator, Judy's love for working with high school students comes shining through, and she works tirelessly to support the Interact student clubs at both Valley Oaks...

  • Liberty Dill Photography grand opening

    Pat Doody, staff writer|Aug 17, 2024

    On the morning of Aug. 14, Liberty Dill Photography and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, officially opening the new photography studio located on the southeast corner of S. Robinson St. and Tehachapi Blvd. The event was attended by City and County officials, as well as Miss Tehachapi....

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