Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Construction on the Enhanced Pedestrian Safety Crossing Project has begun and will impact two areas in the City of Tehachapi during the next three months. "We are constantly looking at ways we can increase the safety of our community, by adding flashing pedestrian crossings in these two areas we are making it a little safer for people of all ages to cross the street," said City Manager Greg Garrett. The first area under construction will be on the pedestrian crossing directly in front of...
Today, May 4 the State announced that Kern County remains in the Orange Tier (Tier 3) of the COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy. This marks the fourth week our county has been in the Orange Tier. Every county is assigned to one of four tiers based on the adjusted case rate, testing positivity rate and health equity metric. Below is a summary of Kern County’s current metrics and a comparison of Kern’s metrics last week: Kern County must remain in the Orange Tier for at least three weeks bef...
At the May 5 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meeting, Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner surprised the Friends of the Depot with a personal donation of $10,000 toward the Loop Overlook Project. The donation pushes the project one step closed to becoming a reality. Pictured with Scrivner are Overlook Committee members Keith Sackewitz, Laura Lynne Wyatt, Marlan Woodside, Steve Smith and Lydia Chaney. The May 5 meeting was the first in-person meeting for the GTEDC in over a...
Currently, the California Republican Assembly, a grassroots volunteer organization, is experiencing enthusiastic growth within several key regions of California. Since 1935, the California Republican Assembly (CRA) has been working to elect Republican candidates who stand unwaveringly for conservative principles. President Ronald Reagan called CRA, “the conscience of the Republican Party.” We welcome the new local Republican Assemblies forming in Kern County: Greater Bakersfield (to the west) and Kern River Valley (to the north). Add...
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that his administration will undertake to phase out hydraulic fracturing, and ultimately all oil extraction in California, Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner issued the following statement. "Newsom's announcement today continues his misguided and heartless attack on Kern County communities and families, where the oil and gas industry contributes nearly $200 million in property taxes to local governments and schools, provides 17,000...
The Bakersfield Symphony was front and center for Tehachapi Rotary’s April 22 meeting. Executive Director Holly Arnold and Director of Marketing and Development Gabe Adame gave an outline of the organization’s history and plans for their 2021 season. Arnold has held her position with the symphony since May 2019. Before joining the orchestra she was CEO of the Kern Chapter of the American Red Cross and director of community relations for Hall Ambulance. Adame started with the symphony as executiv...
The City of Tehachapi announces the return of the Adopt-A-Flag Program allowing businesses, organizations, families, or individuals to sponsor an American Flag in Downtown Tehachapi. The sponsorship program, known as the "Adopt-A-Flag" program, gives Tehachapi and its residents an opportunity to show off their pride and patriotism for America. The City has approximately 100 decorative light posts on Tehachapi Boulevard, Green Street, F Street, Curry Street, Robinson Street and the Mill Street...
Now's the time of year when just that ounce of prevention with our home can make all the difference in the world. Little things this time of year can make a big difference especially with summer around the corner. Simple things such as checking the batteries in your smoke alarms. Maybe it's been a while since the filter in the air and heating unit has been changed. Just these little items can make a big difference.Assuming we don't get any snow, and that's probably a safe assumption by now,...
On Tuesday, May 4, the City of Tehachapi was notified its podcast TehachaPod has been honored by the 27th Annual Communicator Awards (Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts) as a recipient of the Award of Distinction in two categories: Government Special Episode for "Salute to Freedom" July 4th episode and for Individual Episodes by a Government Agency. "Our goal and my desire have always been to be as effective at communicating with our community as we possibly can, this is an acknowledgement...
The Board of Trustees for the Kern Community College District named the sixth chancellor in its history on April 19. The Kern Community College District (KCCD) is one of the geographically largest community college districts in the nation, serving an area of approximately 25,000 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono and San Bernardino Counties. The district is governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, made up of seven members. The district's service area is broken into seven...
Josh Pierce was named Community Integration Director for Adventist Health Bakersfield and Tehachapi Valley. Pierce previously served as the Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Manager of Training and Development for Education. "I'm excited to continue to serve with the amazing team in Tehachapi and now serve Bakersfield as we work to continue to build relationships with the community to promote a healthier future for Kern County," Pierce said. Pierce's has more than 17 years of healthcare...
As we pursue a sense of normalcy, our business at City Hall continues down that road with all the expected highs and lows. Whether that work involves taking a state agency to task over unfulfilled promises, or finding ways to invest in our quality of life, we remain steadfast in our commitment. Many of you caught our response to the latest environmental documents for the California High Speed Rail project and the section of track scheduled to come through Tehachapi. This has been a reality for...
At their April 12 meeting, the Tehachapi Planning Commission gave a new approval for a Hampton Inn to be constructed in Capital Hills on the north side of Hwy. 58. Original approval for the 85 room hotel was given in 2015 to the projects prior owner. New owner Trophy Hospitality of Las Vegas was represented at the meeting by Bakersfield architect Steven Kieke. The new Hampton Inn will be located on the northwest corner of Capital Hills Parkway and Challenger Drive. The three story hotel will...
The Earth Day Clean Up events in the City of Tehachapi have started with four held so far this week and three remain over the weekend. Multiple volunteer groups and businesses have reached out to the City of Tehachapi to conduct various Earth Day Clean Up events. Monday, April 19, held two litter removal events along Tehachapi Blvd. The Guardians of the Earth volunteer group filled a 8' x 10' utility trailer with trash and debris from along Tehachapi Bl & Dennison Rd. The City of Tehachapi...
Long time Tehachapi massage therapist Molly Sherman has announced that she has moved her practice to Bee Good to Yourself Essential Oils Training Center located at 104 S. Robinson Street in downtown Tehachapi. Bee Good is owned and operated by Mindy Martindale, a wellness advocate with dōTerra Essential Oils International. The two women have known each other for several years as both were members of Tehachapi Mountain Valley Professionals, a local business organization. The compatibility of...
Tehachapi Development Services Director Jay Schlosser presented three road projects for a vote at the April 19 City Council meeting. Every year the City of Tehachapi receives an allocation from the SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Gas Tax) amounting to about $270,000. Schlosser presented a list of 45 streets within three residential areas to receive new surface treatments for 2021. Although the streets within these neighborhoods are currently in relatively good shape, the seal...
At their April 15 online meeting, the Tehachapi Rotary Club hosted Brynn Carrigan, Kern County's new Director of Public Health. Carrigan, who is replacing prior director Matt Constantine, had been Assistant Director of Public Health since 2012 and was responsible for managing departmental programs and services. During the COVID-19 pandemic Carrigan served as KCHD Incident Commander for the department's Operations Center. She is from Bakersfield and graduated from Cal State Bakersfield with a deg...
Valley Strong Credit Union has pledged $1 million to California State University, Bakersfield to establish an endowment, which will create the Valley Strong Research Fellowship, a rotating fellowship for research projects related to the economic growth and prosperity of the Kern County region. This three-year award was approved by the Valley Strong Board of Directors, based on the recommendation by Steve Renock, the credit union's President/Chief Executive Officer, who plans to retire this...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) called upon Governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency in response to the drought and water allocation reductions to Central Valley communities. Additionally, Assemblyman Fong and other Central Valley state representatives submitted a formal letter to the Governor requesting an emergency declaration and additional funding for food producers who will experience major revenue losses as a result of water access reduction: "Without adequate water storage i...
Water: An important resource for economic development in the City of Tehachapi TehachaPod interviewed our local public works leaders on how this resource is obtained, used and maintained in the Tehachapi Valley and why that is important for business, residents and our local economy. Listen here www.iheart.com/podcast/263-tehachapod-62392602/. Tacos El Superior adds breakfast items/hours Tacos El Superior has been open less than a year in Tehachapi, but recently expanded their hours of operation...
Libraries have been greatly affected for over a year because of COVID restrictions. Nevertheless, the staff is finding innovative ways to provide books and other materials to the public. Veronica Wilson, librarian of Tehachapi Branch Library, is responsible for meeting the current challenges. She will be the featured speaker at the April 14 meeting of American Association of University Women. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Zoom. The topic supports one of the goals of the Tehachapi Mountain Branch AAUW which is exploring women’s o...
On the afternoon of April 5, in a cold harsh wind at the corner of Capital Hills Pwy. and Challenger Dr., the City of Tehachapi held a public press conference to address its response to the High Speed Rail (HSR) project. According to a press release from the City of Tehachapi, "The HSR has quickly and quietly opened public review and comment period for the California Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft En...
On Thursday, April 1 Tehachapi Rotarians were introduced to representational artist and chair of the Tehachapi Arts Commission, Dwight Dreyer. He spoke to the group about Art 2021 Tehachapi, an event where painters from all over the country will come to Tehachapi in May to paint and then return to display their finished artwork at a public art show and sale in July. Dreyer is the founder of Dreyer Fine Arts, located in Keene, where he maintains a 5,500-square-foot teaching studio on 11 acres....
According to a 2016 survey, the average American will spend 43 days of their life on hold. This is based on 10-20 minutes a week. Unfortunately, in the age of COVID we can all testify to that number being blown out of the water! We've all experienced contacting a company and having the call routed to a calling center abroad. In the age of COVID even those centers are closed as countries throughout the world have stay-at-home orders for employees. This is making an already huge problem even...
TehachaPod Season 2, Episode 18 Where Does Tehachapi's Water Come From? Don Marsh and Tyler Napier join the TehachaPod team to talk about Tehachapi's water supply. The greater Tehachapi area has multiple water districts who work together to provide water every time we open our taps. The City of Tehachapi has worked hard to make sure there is always clean, safe water to drink and is acting as a responsible steward of our water. TehachaPod is available on all podcasting platforms free of charge...
