Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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A plumbing leak can quickly escalate from a minor inconvenience to a major disaster, causing significant damage to your home and possessions. Knowing how to handle an emergency leak can save you hundreds of dollars in repair costs and prevent extensive water damage. Here are some crucial steps to take if you encounter a plumbing leak, brought to you by John The Plumber. 1. Know your main water shut-off valve The first and most important step in any plumbing emergency is to stop the flow of...
Many car owners have come across the term "vehicle recall" in one form or another, whether hearing about a recall on the news or actually receiving a recall notice in the mail. Typically, vehicle recalls are issued over safety concerns that may lead to injury if not repaired. However, recalls can also be issued for reasons other than safety problems, such as when a vehicle fails to meet federal emission standards. Emissions are the chemical by-products of the internal combustion process that pow...
On May 30, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed Dr. Mike McCoy, the executive director of the Kern County Museum, who gave an engaging and informative presentation about the museum and their plans for the future. The Kern County Museum has been in existence for 80 years, which makes it one of the oldest and largest museums in the state. Mike has been the director for seven years, and it is impressive to see the way the museum has grown and changed under his leadership. Although born in Texas,...
With the help of P-Dubs restaurant, the American Association of University Women celebrated our 2024 award recipients at the scholarship dinner on June 2. This incredible sampling from our community included Ella Jacobs and Tristan Marks, who were chosen by faculty at Jacobsen Middle School for their scholarship, attitude and high ideals. Six high school seniors were also recognized: Layla Mullins received the Edith Mae Hinkle Memorial Scholarship presented by Kathi Hinkle; Olivia Loyd and Priss...
The one year mark has been reached; my name has been on the building for a whole year. "Farmers Insurance Ginger Patz Agency" still feels weird. Not to mention how the insurance industry has been weird, too. So many changes, ups and downs, it's impossible to predict how much premiums will be or if and when they will ever go back down. Just as I took over, every insurance carrier made drastic changes. To top it off, multiple companies all decided to update their online systems and software,...
Officer Andy Orozco was promoted to Senior Police Officer. The promotion was presented by Lt. Justin Ruppert and Orozco's wife pinned his badge. Mary Cunningham, one of the women selected to receive Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition was honored at Monday's City Council meeting. Mary was unable to make the original presentation made by the City Council at their March 4 meeting. The Tehachapi City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. They are currently...
On May 21, the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District chose and swore in two new board members following the resignation last month of Bill Steele, who is moving away, and Dwayne Moats, who is retiring. To replace Steele, whose four-year term ends in November, the district chose BreAnne Patterson, head of nursing at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Hospital. Should she wish to continue past November, she will need to be placed on the November ballot. Christine Sherrill was chosen to fill the...
We recently had a big meeting! Elections for 2024-25 officers were held. Jeanette Crounse performed a memorable installation. Jane Hanley-Custer will continue as our fearless leader and president, Nettie Farrar will move to VP Programs, Lauren Hollen will continue as VP Membership, Joan Pogon-Cord will continue as VP Scholarship and Joanne Beckett will continue as Treasurer. The board welcomes Jackie Estes as Secretary. Jane was awarded her presidential pin from the branch. We are grateful to...
The Student Government of Cerro Coso (SGCC) celebrated the achievements of students, faculty and staff at all CCCC campuses and across all academic programs at their 40th Annual Spring Awards Luncheon held on May 2. The following awards were presented: President's Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards: McKenna Boylan, Hannah Carruthers, Diego Castrejon, Sara Challan, Hai Chau, Forest Daniels, Laura Dickey, Gisele Fernandez, Tawny Ford, Rayna Gillette, Anisten Gockley, Ireland Gregory, Kirsten...
At their May 13 meeting, the Tehachapi Planning Commission approved the use of a portion of a vacant lot, located at 432-C W. J St., to be used as a storage facility by Nathan’s Towing & Storage as a short-term storage and impound lot. Approximately one half acre of the 28-acre parcel will be used for the fenced and locked storage facility. There are no structures planned for the facility other than a storage unit for towing equipment. Nathan’s primary offices are located in Lancaster and the...
Let's talk about standby and portable generators. Stand-by generators are on a permanent pad and hooked to your natural gas or propane. They will start up automatically when the power goes off and shut off when it returns online. Portable generators need to be stored in the garage and brought out and plugged into a transfer switch then unplugged and restored when the power comes back online. Both generators are a great investment for your home or business, and it's all on your budget or your...
Right in the heart of our Downtown Tehachapi, our streets are filled with the charm and warmth we all know and love. Our local shops and scenic public areas perfectly capture the essence of our close-knit community. If you're in need of physical therapy, PT Solutions a service of Adventist Health is the top choice for quality rehabilitation services. Adventist Health has partnered with PT Solutions Physical Therapy to provide you with a comprehensive range of services aimed at aiding your...
At the April 25 meeting of the Tehachapi Rotary Club, MaryBeth Garrison gave an interesting and inspiring presentation on the history of Cheers to Charity. Cheers to Charity, whose motto is "Eat, Drink, and Help Change Your World," began in 2014 in the parking lot of Veritas Tapas & Wine Bar, and the event continues to grow in size and popularity each year. Cheers to Charity is held second weekend of August, and they are celebrating 2024 with a theme of "A Decade of Doing Good." Their mission...
On Thursday, May 16, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed guest speaker, Ben Eshbach. Ben is a local Tehachapi resident who started the "Tehachapi Now" channel on YouTube. When he moved his family to Tehachapi in 2022, he was researching on YouTube to see what Tehachapi had to offer, and he found two things: 1) real estate and 2) trains. He knew that there was so much more to the community, so he set about finding the little local gems, businesses and stories that make Tehachapi a wonderful...
As the City of Tehachapi prepares for construction of the ATP Dennison Sidewalk Project later this summer, SCE will begin relocating poles at the Valley Blvd. and Dennison Rd. intersection. Work began on May 20. The roads will remain open, but delays should be expected. SCE estimates the relocation effort to take about one month to complete. The City of Tehachapi urges parents and students of Tehachapi High School, Jacobson Middle School and Tompkins Elementary to be aware of potential traffic...
At their May 6 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council approved a project proposed by the city to add a 15 foot x 20 foot expansion space behind the BeeKay Theatre. The new area will be exterior walls only with other improvements to be decided and financed by the Tehachapi Community Theater organization. It is hoped that this project will solve some of the space problems that have plagued the theater since its restoration in 2006. The city understands that TCT has been able to put money aside to...
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy originally declared the week of May 15 as National Police Week ... a time to honor those officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. Currently the week is used to give thanks to the men and women who serve daily, putting their lives in jeopardy to protect the community. During their May 6 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council proclaimed the week of May 12 - 18 as National Police Week in Tehachapi. It should be noted that Tehachapi has lost two...
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....
The City of Tehachapi is seeking sponsors for its annual "Adopt-A-Streetlamp" program. This is an opportunity for Tehachapi residents to show off their pride and patriotism by adopting a pole where a U.S. flag will be on display during the summer months. The poles will also be adorned with holiday decorations during winter months. The City of Tehachapi has approximately 100 decorative lampposts available for adoption along Tehachapi Boulevard, Green Street, F Street, Curry Street, Robinson...
On May 2, the Tehachapi Rotary Club welcomed Yolanda Crowe, administrative officer at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Crowe is a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, and worked at the National Cemetery in Riverside for 13 years, before relocating to Kern County in 2023. The Bakersfield National Cemetery is located on Bear Mountain Road, on land donated by Tejon Ranch. Although the entire cemetery property encompasses 500 acres, currently only 50 acres are developed and used, allowing...
Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe held a public hearing before asking the City Council to approve the new refuse/recycling rates mandated by SB1383 and the organic recycling program to take effect on July 1. City Clerk Ashley Whitmore said that the city had received only 20 letters of protest and one letter of support for the measure. While the program began statewide on April 1, the city had received permission to defer the program to July 1. The proposed rate increase for residential cust...
The Tehachapi Rotary Club presented a Service Above Self award to South Street Digital at their April 18 meeting for donating the creation of Rotary's annual Kindergarten Books. The books containing facts about each child's life are presented to all kindergarten students in Tehachapi's elementary schools. The children supply the information that is used to create personal books for each child. From left is Audrey Post, Lydia Chaney and Eric Horn. The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is a volunteer...
At their April 18 meeting, the Golden Hills Community Services District opened their public meeting with a report from Joe Torres on the first three weeks of the new three barrel pick up system required by the State of California (SB1383). Torres reported that in the first three weeks he collected 51 tons of green and food waste. Torres said everything started on time. “Kudos to the people of Golden Hills,” said Torres. Joe King noted that the Golden Hills CC&Rs will need to be adjusted to acc...
At their April 16 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District recognized two of their long-term members who will be retiring May 1. Bill Steele has been on the TVHD board since 1992 and Dwayne Moats since 2012. Moats is moving out of state. The district will begin posting for the vacancies beginning May 1 and they plan to make a decision at the May 21 meeting. Moats position would be for a full four-year term while Steele's would be for the two remaining years of...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club will recognize veterans at their May 2 meeting. Travis Tazelaar and Rick Hegdahl, directors for VoteVets will speak to the club via Zoom. This format has enabled the club to hear from highly knowledgeable leaders from diverse locations. VoteVets is an organization established in 2006 to support progressive veterans, military families and their civilian supporters. It is the first organization of its kind and the largest. There are over one and a half million supporters in the United States. VoteVets uses...
