Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Ashley Whitmore began working for the city of Tehachapi as a part-time clerk when she was 23. Now at 35, she is Administrative Manager/ Deputy City Clerk and manager of Tehachapi Municipal Airport. "The city has been extremely supportive and instrumental in my growth as a public servant," said Whitmore, who spoke at the July 15 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi. The meeting began at the pilot's lounge/terminal and included a personal tour of the airport. Since 2015, she has assisted in...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club has new officers, but it had to be done via a Zoom meeting. The Club has been unable to have regular meetings since COVID-19 changed the world. They continue to wonder and debate when in-person meetings can resume. Charles White was elected to serve another term as president. Working with him will be Mari Goodman, vice-president; Kathy Kneer, secretary, and Tina Minton, treasurer. Trustees elected are Anita Pritchard, Carol Rush and Dick Cavanaugh. Their new term began July 1. The Club helps Democrats get...
The Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi welcomes Financial Adviser Brandon Billings to its Board of Directors. Billings, of the Edward Jones office at 709 W. Valley Blvd., Ste. B, is a youth sports coach and outdoor enthusiast. "It's an honor and privilege to be able to serve the community and help it grow," Billings said. Billings has come up from Bakersfield to assist long-time Kiwanian Ben Graham as he transitions into retirement. Other officers elected to the Kiwanis club 2020-2021 term at its June...
COVID-19 cases have not impacted operations at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley but the "COVID effect" has deterred patients from utilizing valuable and timely services. The hospital is fully operational and is offering free COVID testing. "We are ready to care for you," Christina Scrivner, director of Philanthropy for the Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Foundation, told the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi at its July 1 meeting at the Gold Mountain Sports Tavern. The hospital was prepared early on...
For several weeks Kern County has seen an increase in illegal firework activity similar to that being seen across the nation. During this time the Kern County Fire Department has continued to fully staff its fire stations and prioritize emergency activity. In anticipation of the greater call volume, a new online form was developed for reporting illegal fireworks, aimed at reducing calls to the Emergency Communication Center. This new online submission feature has received an astonishing 5,165 re...
Local restaurants/City come together for outdoor dining efforts On July 1, California Governor Gavin Newsom rolled back Kern County's re-opening by ordering all restaurants to close indoor dining. This move was not as simple as expected given the reality that many employees just recently returned to work following the March-mandated shutdown. As a result of this, and the reality that the summer weather in Tehachapi is far more conducive to outdoor dining than the weather during March's first...
The City of Tehachapi added 14 new umbrellas to downtown picnic tables in public spaces to help local eateries with outdoor seating. Tehachapi Economic Development Coordinator Corey Costelloe talked with local business owners and found a common issue regarding not having enough outdoor seating areas for curbside and take out customers. "They've (restaurants) struggled with finding enough outdoor seating to accommodate customers and comply with COVID-19 directives," said Costelloe. Costelloe...
On July 13, the Tehachapi Planning Commission granted Greenbriar Capital an additional six month extension to present the final Environmental Impact Report and Final Master Development Plan for the Sage Ranch Community to the Commission and to City Council. Greenbriar is the corporation responsible for the development of the 138-acre Sage Ranch community to be located on Valley Blvd. just west of Tehachapi High School. Development Services Director Jay Schlosser had suggested either a three or...
Tehachapi native Chad Walker, stage manager for the soft rock duo Air Supply, writes his estimate of the number of acorns in the jar at the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi booth at the Main Street Farmers Market on July 9. Walker is a 2002 Tehachapi High School graduate. He has been with LA-based Air Supply for 12 years and is looking forward to getting back on the road for live performances in the fall. The "Acorn Scramble" is a fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club and Boy Scout Troop 136. Half the...
Valley Strong Credit Union has been named one of “America’s Best Credit Unions” by Forbes Magazine in their third annual “Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions.” In achieving this honor, Valley Strong was one of 183 recognized of the 5,236 credit unions nationwide, ranking second in California. “We are thrilled to be recognized by Forbes as one of the top credit unions in the country,” said Steve Renock, president/CEO of Valley Strong. “To have all aspects of our organization be so highly regarded by those who bank with us is quite an honor....
Musician, music teacher, Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and retired Navy Captain Gayel Pitchford will speak at the July 8 luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi. Pitchford teaches young musicians who go on to play in symphony orchestras, university music programs and who develop musical careers. The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra hopes to present its next concert in September. Pitchford will explain how the orchestra will compensate for the absence of wind and brass instruments (which are temporarily sidelined by COVID-19...
On July 1, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health released guidance directing counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. The guidance applies for a minimum of three weeks and is subject to an extension based on epidemiologic indicators....
Following the recommendations decreed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in regards to outdoor fireworks displays in Kern County, the City of Tehachapi has decided to cancel the scheduled fireworks display on Saturday, July 4. This unfortunate decision took into consideration the cancellation of fireworks displays in surrounding communities in the San Joaquin Valley, Eastern Kern County and Antelope Valley, leaving Tehachapi as the only remaining municipal fireworks display within 100 miles....
New investments continue as COVID-uncertainty looms The world hasn't completely stopped although the moving in and out of economic recovery has been frustrating for many as the goal posts related to COVID-19 continue to change. With that said, investment continues in the City of Tehachapi. It is a testament to our community, our quality of life and the customers that support local business. As many may have seen, the remodel continues to Tacos El Superior, the Antelope Valley-based business...
As a result of the Federal Government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) the County of Kern has received $2 million of California’s allocation from the Coronavirus Relief Fund which was created to provide financial assistance to state and local governments. Based on population, 10 cities in Kern County qualify for reimbursement of expenses that (a) are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency created by COVID-19, (b) were not budgeted by...
The Kern County District Attorney’s office has filed charges consisting of eight counts of embezzlement by a public officer against former Bear Valley Community Services District General Manager David Edmonds. The matter was investigated by the District, and the charges allege that Edmonds had, on multiple occasions, returned office supplies and equipment purchased on a District credit card. Instead of crediting the returns back to the District’s account, the charges allege that Edmonds obtained gift cards (valued at approximately $5,000), whi...
The Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi honors Tehachapi High School (THS) 2020 graduate Meagan Williams, recipient of the club's $1,000 2020 college scholarship. Williams will attend Bakersfield College, where she will be playing on the Renegade women's volleyball team. "I am enrolling as a student athlete in the honors transfer program with plans of transferring to a California State University or University of California," she said in her scholarship application. A member of the California Scholarship...
The Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi and partner organization Boy Scout Troop 136 delivered American flags on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14. Shown at a subscriber home, from left, Kern County firefighter Armando Leon and his son Breck, Assistant Scoutmaster Del Baker-Medlock (back row) and his sons Jaden and Kody Baker-Medlock. The Kiwanis Club Stars and Stripes Flag Display Project teams deliver (and pick up) big American flags to the front yards of subscribers within the Tehachapi city limits on six...
We need to bring good paying jobs to our district. This includes investing in our infrastructure and community. This is just one of the issues Kim Mangone is promoting as she campaigns to be elected to represent the 23rd U.S. Congressional District. She spoke on a Zoom meeting of Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club recently. Mangone told the Club, "I am a Democratic candidate running for Congress in California's 23rd District because I believe we need a representative who will fight for the...
“Passing a budget that includes a $9 billion tax increase on struggling businesses and medical research for COVID-19 is simply tone-deaf. This is the worst possible time to burden businesses that are struggling to reopen and hire new workers. Making matters worse, Sacramento Democrats are rubbing salt into the wounds of California taxpayers by funding the mismanaged and costly High Speed Rail project even during a time of budget crisis. We should halt all new taxes and regulations in order to get back on track as quickly as possible for the m...
The City of Tehachapi released two new TehachaPod podcasts this week covering the upcoming Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) season and the Dual Enrollment college credit program for upcoming high school students who can get free college credit beginning as a HS freshman in Tehachapi. Episode 20, released on June 9, features Cerro Coso College's Lisa Stephens and Kristin Hanle who explain the Dual Enrollment Program for high school students in the Tehachapi area. They talk about how they have...
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the City of Tehachapi will be making modifications to its annual Independence Day celebrations as currently festivals and large gatherings are not permitted in the State of California as a result of COVID-19. In keeping with tradition however, the City of Tehachapi, in association with Zambelli Fireworks and sponsor sPower, will be producing a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. originating from the Tehachapi Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4th. With...
Houchin Community Blood Bank's Yessica Diaz-Conti joined the latest podcast to talk about the importance of blood donations during the COVID-19 crisis. Diaz-Conti shares a personal story about a critical blood donation recently in Kern County. In addition, where the donations of blood, platelets and plasma are used. The next blood drive will take place Thursday, June 18 from 2-6 p.m. adjacent to the Farmer's Market in Downtown Tehachapi. The City of Tehachapi has hosted five blood drives since...
Demonstrators started to assemble shortly after noon on Tuesday, June 2. An estimated two dozen people appeared with signs and loud chants calling for justice. Many of the cars passing by honked or shouted their approval. It was all very peaceful. The Tehachapi Police Department had additional law enforcement resources stationed throughout the evening but were not needed....
The Tehachapi Police Department has received numerous reports regarding protests in the Tehachapi Area and continue to investigate threats of rioters and looters coming to the Tehachapi Area. With that, numerous citizens and business owners have inquired as to what measures they should take to secure their property. The Tehachapi Police Department HAS NOT requested the assistance of armed citizens in response to these protests and would ask that private citizens refrain from engaging in...
