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An award-winning police department
Recently the Tehachapi Police Foundation, a wonderful group of community volunteers who raise funds...
God given, man made
There's no denying the fact that we live in an amazing place. In a mountain valley that looms over...
'The Rest of the Story'
Legendary radio broadcaster Paul Harvey had a well-known feature that was heard by millions of Ameri...
Tehachapi's slice of 'real' winter
I had heard multiple comments over the last few months that it doesn't snow in Tehachapi "like it...
Working together to build a strong ecosystem
The City of Tehachapi has joined several other stakeholders throughout Kern County in assisting the...
2018 Annual Report
12 has arrived and as the City Manager I have the privilege of spending some time in the coming...
'There's a Difference In Living and Living Well'
Two Saturday’s ago, the streets of Downtown Tehachapi were filled with patrons at Main Street T...
Tehachapi continues to do great things
Sometimes we all just need a little reassurance in our lives. This past week those of us at City...
Focusing on what matters to capture the defining moments
It is important both in our personal and professional lives to really focus on what matters. Often...
The cities of tomorrow evolving today
The industrial revolution changed the habitation patterns of the world. Rural residents needed to...
Downtown Tehachapi blossoms
Thanks to a robust economy, a business-friendly climate and the desirability of Tehachapi, our...
Best health care in Tehachapi history
It's been hard to miss, but healthcare options in Tehachapi over the last three years have...
The best ideas often come from listening
The business of the City isn't always conducted at City Hall or City Council meetings. Matter of fac...
Tehachapi attracts new businesses
History is chalked full of examples where areas of opportunity attracted a generation of...
Another successful 4th of July
I hoped the community enjoyed the All American 4th of July Festival and the Fireworks Spectacular...
Our City attracts talent
Tehachapi's got talent. No that isn't the name of a new variety show for network television,...
Moving on after 'Goodbye'
Last week we said goodbye to our friend and Mayor Ed Grimes. We closed a historic chapter in our...
TPD's many services to the community
Each great City department requires a dedicated leader and team willing to follow that direction,...
City water and wastewater operations
I am often amazed at the quality of work performed by the employees here at the City of Tehachapi....
Tehachapi's business outlook – positive
Recently the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, in which Tehachapi is a proud...
Tehachapi affirms support for business
I'm very proud of the way Tehachapi continues to shine among our peers in Kern County. Recently,...
The many roads to City Hall
I was leaving a meeting recently at the Community Room of the Tehachapi Police Department building...
2017 Year in Review
The City of Tehachapi has released our "2017 Year in Review". This is an annual project we started...
Our Airport
I've said it before many times, but it's worth repeating: The City is a collection of businesses who...
Positive projections for 2018
Welcome to 2018, a year of remarkable potential and, dare I say, a historic year for our community...