Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On Sept. 21, a relay for four legged loved ones was hosted in front of the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum. Pooches and their owners dressed up in purple RELAY pride. All proceeds went to the American Cancer Society....
Events are subject to change. Check with appropriate organizations for details, or stay in The Loop at www.TheLoopNewspaper.com/. 47th annual 'Fiddlin' Down the Tracks' Old Time Fiddle Contest, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All fiddle divisions now Weiser certified. Judges: "Fiddlin' Joe" Osborn, Eric Anderson and more! For more information, please call District 3 President, Gayel Pitchford, at (661) 823-8249. Where: Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church, 20920 Schout Rd. Southern Sierra Pops...
Do you make a wicked apple pie? Enter The Loop newspaper's Pie Baking Contest during Apple Festival on Sunday, Oct. 13 at noon in Centennial Plaza. Let's see how your recipe ranks against up to nine other bakers. Fill out the entry form on this page then visit The Loop newspaper office at 206 S. Green St., Tehachapi, to submit your entry form, along with the $10 entry fee. The Loop may request contest recipes to be published in a future issue of the paper. Here are the rules: 1. The contest is...
On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Mountain Festival Parade drove along F Street in Downtown Tehachapi....
Tehachapi residents interested in running for district office can now begin the process of filing their declarations of candidacy. The filing period officially opened on July 15, 2024, and candidates have until 5 p.m. on August 9, 2024, to submit their paperwork to the Elections Division. If an incumbent does not file by this deadline, a 5-day extension will allow non-incumbent candidates to file. However, this extension does not apply if the incumbent is termed out or if the office is vacant....
There will be four days of Independence Day Celebration in Bear Valley Springs, a gated community in the Greater Tehachapi Area. The 4 days will be Thursday, July 4; Friday, July 5; Saturday, July 6; and Sunday, July 7. The 33rd Annual Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on the 4th. Hot air balloon rides are scheduled for July 4, 5, and 6 at 5:30 a.m. The Firecracker 5K Run will be on Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 a.m. Craft and activity booths, food and exhibit booths will be available at Cub...
The murals in Downtown Tehachapi are in need of repair. The most obvious is the 1915 Green Street Dance mural on Tehachapi Blvd., across from Railroad Park. Unfortunately, the binding agent on the mural is failing and the stucco is falling. As a result, it needs to be removed. This led to the creation of the Tehachapi Murals Project, which will evaluate each mural, and have them cleaned and resealed by the end of fall. Current members of the Tehachapi Murals Project are Charles White, Lyn...
On May 18, TVRPD hosted the annual Fishing Derby at Brite Lake....
At The Loop newspaper, community isn't just a word; it's our heartbeat. As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the greater Tehachapi area, we take pride in being your go-to source for local news, upcoming events and the stories that matter most to our vibrant community. Our commitment to celebrating Tehachapi shines through in every issue. From articles contributed by local voices to spotlights on talented local artists, highlighting the efforts of community members or showcasing the vital...
Easter Services St. Malachy Catholic Church – March 28, Holy Thursday: Mass 7 p.m.; March 29, Good Friday: Veneration of the Cross noon to 3 p.m., and Stations of the Cross 6 p.m.; March 30, Holy Saturday: Vigil 7:30 p.m.; March 31, Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 2 p.m. (Latin). Mountain Bible Church – March 31, Easter Sunday Special Message Service 10 a.m. Fellowship luncheon immediately following service. St. Jude's in the Mountains Anglican Church – March 24, Palm Sunday: Reg...
Tehachapi Sign Co. was awarded the contract by the City of Tehachapi to refurbish the signs that were on Downtown Tehachapi's iconic water tower. JR Long of Tehachapi Sign Co. says, "We're working hard and as fast as the weather will allow." As part of the water tower's facelift, it has already been pressure washed and repainted....
On Feb. 10 the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Valentine's Wine Walk since February 2019. The event was sold out....
The Dec. 2, Tehachapi Christmas Parade was the longest in years. List of 2023 Christmas Parade winners: Overall Favorite(s) Two entries earned top scores this year, earning them equal recognition: Terra-Gen Wind Operating Company, and Elite Construction Marching Band: THS Warrior Band Marching Unit: J&M Dance Center Organization Float: Tehachapi Youth Football & Cheer Commercial Float: Coldwell Banker Frontier Miscellaneous Float: The Minghelli Family Miscellaneous Vehicle: The Mixed Nuts...
On Dec. 2, the City of Tehachapi hosted its 2nd annual Tehachapi Hometown Christmas in downtown. There were free crafts and games for the kids, an area to write letters to Santa along with a mailbox to get them straight to the North Pole, live music, live nativity scene, an ugly sweater contest, vendors, pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Alex Zonn read "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"....
On the morning of Dec. 5, the Tehachapi Police Department sponsored a Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics Southern California. Runners began and ended the run at Centennial Plaza in downtown Tehachapi....
Six-month-old NPR of Puyallup, Washington reads his mother's copy of The Loop newspaper. NPR is the great-grandson of The Loop newspaper's staff writer Pat Doody....
On Nov. 15, Eric's Karaoke & DJ hosted the grand finale to their ongoing karaoke contest at Don Perico's restaurant. Local Aubrey McDonald won with her rendition of Janis Joplin's "Kozmic Blues." Next to Aubrey is Eric Leishman, host of Eric's Karaoke. Aubrey posted on her Facebook: "Anything is possible if you give it all you got! Or as Janis said, 'Get it while you can!'" "When it comes to anything in life we have the ability to do great things. Just trust, and believe. "I had the best time...
Holiday Decorating Contest Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Second annual Decorating Contest for Downtown businesses and the theme is "Past, Present and Future." Decorate your business window to celebrate Tehachapi Hometown Christmas! Must be fun and most importantly represent Tehachapi. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place winners. Contest ends Dec. 2. Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association. Nov. 24 10...
On Oct. 15, The Loop newspaper hosted a pie baking contest at the annual Tehachapi Apple Festival. We would like to thank the bakers of this year's competition; five pies were submitted. A special thank you goes to our four judges, Police Chief Richard Standridge, Blair Budai, Tehachapi Arts Commission Secretary Laura Dreyer, and Tehachapi Mayor Michael Davies. They went above and beyond to make a difficult decision. A three-way tie for second place led to a second helping of pie before voting...
On Nov. 4, Earl's V-Twin Motorcycle Services hosted a Bike Night. There was music, vendors, food, free haircuts by Moe, and a large turnout of motorcycles and motorcycle enthusiasts....
On Oct. 28, Tehachapi POPS Orchestra held their Spooktacular Halloween Concert at the new Tehachapi Adult Daycare Healthcare Center in downtown. It was an excellent afternoon of spooky music and family fun, featuring T-POPS' premier of "A Bull in Chinatown" Radio play....
Hans Kahl of Gold Coast Station hosted their 8th annual car show on Oct. 29....
The 2023 Apple Festival was held on the weekend of October 14-15 and it drew the largest crowd yet. People came for the family fun, food, variety of vendors and entertainment. The weather was perfect and apples were plentiful. One of the many vendors included Pulford Appletree Orchard, who were selling several varieties of green and red apples, along with apple products like their delicious jams and BBQ Sauce....
There are a lot of fun fall happenings in Tehachapi. The Downtown Trunk or Treat and the Mountain Bible pumpkin patch are not happening this year, but there are plenty of other fun things to do. Have fun and stay safe. Events subject to change, keep up with local Halloween happenings on Tehachapi's Halloween Town's Facebook group: https://tinyurl.com/THalloweenTown (the Facebook group is not affiliated with The Loop newspaper). Tehachapi Terror Halloween haunted house, Oct. 20-30, 6 to 9 p.m. Ru...
