Forde Shorts

Howdy – Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett told the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) on May 6 at The Shed restaurant that the California High Speed Rail project is moving forward. “Love it or hate it, they’re coming to town,” he said. “We’re working with the HSR folks on the proper alignment.”

Due diligence moving along -- Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District (TVHD) CEO Eugene Suksi said transition from TVHD to Adventist hospital operation is set for Jan 1, 2016 and the hospital will open the third quarter of 2016.

County ouch – Ryan Rush, field deputy for Kern County 2nd district Supervisor Zack Scrivner, said all county departments have been tasked with cutting their budgets because of the devaluation of oil and subsequent tax drop.

Kids! – Tehachapi Unified School District Superintendent Susan Andreas-Bervel said the district currently is enrolling children for the class of 2028. For the first time, the district is offering one or two all-day kindergarten classes at each site.

Yummy – The Tehachapi Farmers Market begins June 4 and runs to August 13.