Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
A community reminder from Police Chief Mike Grant that there are wild animals in Stallion Springs. We normally can see quite a variety of wildlife in Stallion Springs: elk, deer, wild boar, raccoons, bobcats and the occasional mountain lion. The elusive black bear can sometimes be seen as well. Please do not approach these wild animals. Wildlife has the potential for being dangerous and your close proximity could be perceived as presenting a threat. A simple bag of garbage, bowl of pet food, or plate of leftovers left outside your home or vacation site, can cause severe harm to wildlife. Remember, we are in a severe drought. Drought forces wildlife to lower elevations in their search for a water source. As prey congregates at lower elevations, so do the predators. Mountain lions and bobcats are predatory animals. Black bear’s generally are not predatory but opportunistic animals.
We are in a severe drought. Please conserve water as much as possible. Fix leaky faucets, use drought tolerant landscape, reclaim water. Try a “Navy” shower: Get in, get wet, turn off the water, soap up, rinse off, get out.
The Stallion Springs Police Department for the month of May reported five arrests, issued 17 citations, had 157 reports and 129 calls for service. There were nine call outs, 51 warrants and warrant checks, 193 Officer initiated investigations, 35 field interviews, one impound and three medical assists.
The Stallion Springs Police Community Service Unit did 109 vacation house checks, 19 infrastructure vhecks and five school bus stop checks during the month.
SSPD Officers C. Rinehart and J. Best responded to a call of a loose goat. Animal Control responded as well. During the incident, Officer C. Rinehart lassoed the goat on his first attempt. The goat was then impounded by Animal Control.
While on patrol, members of the Stallion Springs Community Service Unit (SSCSU) observed an unsecure door at a vacation house check residence. They knew that this door was normally closed and locked. They immediately notified SSPD who responded. The officers found no evidence of forced entry. Upon arriving home, the homeowners thanked the SSCSU for their keen observation skills, attention to detail, and for their dedication to the community.
SSPD officers received “Adjusting to Changing Driving Conditions” through the SDRMA website. Officers also received free training from the Kern County Crime Lab.
SSPD provided terrorism and disaster psychology training to the Stallion Springs CERT.
The SSPD continues to receive numerous barking dog complaints and his issued both warning and infraction citations depending on the habitually of each violator. Officers have also dealt with numerous calls for loose dogs and dogs off leash. Please make sure that you provide adequate and secure enclosures for your dogs, and keep them on a leash while walking in Stallion Springs.
Neighborhood Watch meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the CSD/PD Building. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings. You do not have to reside in Stallion Springs to attend.
Stallion Springs Board of Directors meet on the 3rd of every month. This month’s meeting will be on Tuesday June 16 at 6 p.m. at the CSD Board Room.
SS Property Owners monthly meetings are conducted on the 4th Tuesday of each month
CERT monthly meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30p.m. at CSD EOC/Board Rm. Interested persons are invited to attend and see what SS CERT is about and how to prepare for disasters. Call 661-412-CERT, or email CERT 1 [email protected].
Challenge the Bear bike ride through Stallion Springs on July 4.
Houchin Blood Drives are scheduled at the Community Center on July 11, September 5 and October 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CSD Parking lot.
Library Hours: First Tuesday and third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from Noon to 3 p.m.
Swim Lessons are available from July 6 to the 17 for Guppies, ages 3-5, Goldfish, ages 6 and up and Dolphins, ages 8 and up. Contact the CSD for further details.
