Articles written by Julianna Crisalli
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Red House BBQ hosts fundraiser for local boy's funeral expenses
On Oct. 24, Kaedin Marsalis Duncan Averrios Smith, 14, was killed while riding his bicycle on...
Q&A with local author Susie Basanda
Local author Susie Basanda has always had a special bond with animals. In her new book, "Lifetimes...
Q&A with local author Gillian Blackah-Kingsley
Gillian Kingsley grew up in England, but moved to Tehachapi from Northern California right before...
5 questions with local author Kay Bryant
Tehachapi author Kay Bryant became a teacher after graduating college. As an educator with 32 years...
5 questions with local author G.E. Perlin
After a lifetime of witnessing paranormal experiences, Tehachapi resident G.E. Perlin began writing...
Local humanitarians deliver a steady supply of food, supplies
Mid-March, when COVID-19 restrictions reached our community, the Tehachapi Humanitarian Relief...
Explore the world, play big while teaching at home
I feel very lucky. Frustrated and scared, but lucky. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit our world hard,...
TUSD offers free meals to all children under 18 years old
To ensure that home-bound students continue the learning process during their days away from the...
Helpful hands
With protective face masks in high demand at hospitals around the world, many individuals have...
Why Canine Creek really is your furry family's favorite place to shop
I'm the kind of animal lover who would visit pet stores and boutiques, even when I didn't have a...
Tehachapi honors beloved 'lunch lady'
Theresa Foster raised children her entire life. Prior to her 32 years in Tehachapi, she raised her...
Tehachapi band, Blue Mountain Tribe, wins second Native American Music Award
Local Native American blues band, Blue Mountain Tribe, recently won their second Native American...
Lend a compassionate hand this holiday season
Generosity, kindness and compassion should be something we give others all year long. As the...
'Music and art, they love to speak to each other'
Bonnie Cooper's love of art began at 6 years old when she and her sisters would "break the rules" co...
Explore new worlds at Tehachapi's new virtual reality arcade
Talking to people within the community who are "doing good" for others, is very inspirational. The...
Come back for more fun after Mountain Festival weekend
The Mountain Festival is definitely one of the highlights in Tehachapi every year. It offers local...
Lending a helping paw after the Ridgecrest earthquakes
The recent collection of earthquakes were unsettling for us in Tehachapi. I was about to head out...
Sir Ian McKellen sends loving message to Tehachapi, thanks to a creative group of teenagers
As a huge J.R.R. Tolkien fan, I was over the moon excited to see that Gandalf himself (well – Sir...
Young actors bring big personalities, ambition to the BeeKay stage
I love writing columns that showcase people within the community that give back in some way. It...
Smiles in pajamas
The day before Easter is always hectic. Fun, but hectic. Egg dying, food prep, covert bunny helper...
Loving caregivers, volunteers make life at the Tehachapi Senior Center joyful
Margie Kloth has only been a volunteer at Tehachapi's Senior Center for about two months, but her...
Spreading compassion with two random acts of kindness
Within the last week I was in the right place, at the right time to witness two completely random...
Rob Saranpa, Tehachapi's musical chameleon, joins rock band Angeles
One of Tehachapi's own just became a member of American rock band, Angeles. "I am really excited...
A night at the theater with ... Dr. Frankenstein
Calling all angry mobs, "Young Frankenstein," presented by Tehachapi Apple Festival, will begin...
The snowball effect of giving back
Last week I visited Have a Heart Humane Society, not to adopt the adorable puppy I fell in love...