Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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It ain't over yet! City Council could face tough decision Signed petition forms filed Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at Tehachapi City Hall may trigger suspension of the City Council's ordinance that jettisoned the at-large election system in favor of five single-member council districts. Former Tehachapi police officer Pete Graff filed the petitions on behalf of residents who oppose the City Council's 5-0 vote Dec. 4, 2017 to approve the election district ordinance. The opponents assert that voters shou...
A new year is just another day on the calendar, but the symbolic switch holds so much hope and opportunity. Although Tehachapi is my hometown, I feel there are many experiences and examples of small town charm that I never take advantage of. This year, I want to participate in more of them. Keeping with the theme of this column, here's a list of 18 activities you can do in Tehachapi this year that promote and embrace the small town charm we know and love. 1. Adorable Alpacas: Who can resist...
The bareroot season will be short this year due to mild weather. I encourage you to plant soon! Fruit and shade trees, flowering trees and shrubs, lilacs, berries are available now at great savings over canned prices! 25% to 50% savings are standard and even greater on the giant shade trees. For those of you who may not be familiar with the term bareroot, I will attempt an explanation. Bareroot plants are those that come to the nursery without soil around the roots, hence saving money on cans,...
If you are someone who started earning college credit some time ago, but have been unable to finish because of cost, or work/life demands or if you have a home-schooled or traditionally schooled high-school student who would like to get a jump on a four-year degree, and save money, perhaps you would be interested in Slice of Life's Credit by Exam Program, through Accel Academics. While credit by exam has been around for years, this method of advancing toward a college degree has recently gained...
These high school students are busy! Tehachapi High School's robotics team is one of only 30 schools out of over 3,000 nationwide that is certified as a beta test center for new software rollouts in the FirstTeam robotics program. In preparation for next year's challenge, the Tehachapi High School robotics team is working out the necessary programming changes after an upgrade to the software that controls the robots. Once they work out all the bugs and beta test results are in, they will be...
Health Insurance Some of you will receive a Form 1095 (do not throw this away, we will need the information to prepare your 2017 federal tax return). If you have not received a Form 1095, we are required to ask you several questions about your health care coverage to help you avoid penalties and comply with the federal requirements. If you received a reduction in your health insurance premiums based on information you furnished Covered California, the IRS will match your income and household...
EMS Careers Start Here. Paid Training. Hall Ambulance has opened recruitment for Class 34 of the Hall EMT Academy, which starts in April. Recruits are full-time employees who learn everything they need to get started working as an emergency medical technician in the Hall Ambulance 9-1-1 system. The Hall EMT Academy is not a school, but a pathway to starting your career at Hall Ambulance. It is comprised of full-time classroom and field training in a 12-week accelerated format. Upon completion,...
Brian and Rosa Scott arrived in Tehachapi in September. Rosa came from Colorado Springs which had been their home for many years and Scott came from his previous assignment in Turkey. Brian is a government contractor and had been stationed near Tarsus until receiving his new assignment at Edwards Air Force Base. His areas of expertise range from mathematics to military arts, business administration and international relations. Brian was born in Boston but since his dad was in the Navy, Brian...
Here are four things you can do to give your new gadget, whether it's a laptop, smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer, a long life. Keep it clean and protected Keeping dirt and grime out of your devices helps keep them running. Getting your computer up off the floor will help it breathe cleaner air and last longer. Getting a sleeve or carrying case for your laptop will help keep it clean and secure while traveling. Getting a case and a screen protector for your tablet or phone may save your de...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. With the arrival of the New Year, many of us will pause and ponder the age-old question: "Who knows where the time goes?" And, as is always the case, none of us really do know. However, wherever the time goes, it will usually be a key factor in your success as an investor. Time can affect how you invest, and the results of your investing, in different ways: Growth potential – Contrary to myth, t...
Fiddlers Crossing is starting the new year with some old-style American music Friday, Jan. 12 when jug band icon Jim Kweskin performs in concert. Kweskin is best known as a singer and leader of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band. The band was active in the Boston area in the 1960s, modernizing the sounds of pre-World War II rural music and adding the element of "fun" at a time when the coffee houses were filled with murder ballads and protest songs. Jug band music is an all-American mix of traditional fol...
At any age, health care is a priority. But when you retire, you should probably focus more on health care than ever before. That's why it's particularly important for women to factor in the cost of health care, including long-term care, as part of their retirement plan. How much you'll spend on health care during retirement generally depends on a number of variables including when you retire, how long you live, your relative health, and the cost of medical care in your area. Another important fa...
Dear Friends, As your elected representative on the Kern County Board of Supervisors, I work to honestly and efficiently manage your tax dollars to provide the services you expect and deserve, and improve your neighborhood and quality of life. In 2017, I was honored to serve as Chairman for the Kern County Board of Supervisors. This year presented many challenges, but the county has achieved success in many areas and continued our focus on achieving fiscal stability. In managing the county...
"I've got to start eating healthier," she said. "But how do I do that?" One dish at a time. It's the only reasonable answer. Make one small change this week and one small change next week; and so on, and so forth. Find the changes that resonate with you, and double down on them. Try changing out your morning eggs/toast/bacon for some heart healthy oatmeal. It's cheap, easy, and full of fiber. Ready to take the next step? Try substituting garbanzo beans for tuna in your salad or sandwich. You...
At the beginning of every year, many people make New Year's resolutions pertaining to health, eating habits, losing weight and exercise, but few stick with it long enough to reach the finish line. In addition to New Year's resolutions, this month is known for: National Folic Acid Awareness Week, National Thyroid Awareness Month, Glaucoma Awareness and Cervical Health Awareness. Ironically, folic acid, the thyroid, glaucoma, and cervical health have something in common. Folic acid is a form of a...
"Chasing spring on the Pacific Crest Trail" In 2016 Bob and Susan Steele thru-hiked the 2,650 mile-long Pacific Crest Trail with a different goal than anyone else-counting all the birds. Their trek passed through magnificent scenery, diverse habitats, and afforded the chance to see birds moving northbound, from spring migration to summer breeding. With stunning photography and storytelling, this evening presentation with guest speakers Bob and Susan Steele will take you along the mountainous...
Baby dolls, action figures, nerf ball sets, scooters and stuffed animals. These toys and many others were all flying off the shelves at the Tehachapi Kmart as delighted 2nd and 3rd graders from local schools ran through the aisles on Thursday evening, Dec. 21, 2017. The Shop with a Cop program is an annual event that pairs local law enforcement officers with children who might not otherwise get a chance to shop for Christmas gifts. Officers from Tehachapi Police Department, California Highway...
Lyndsey Wolfe thought it would be fun to live in Spain for a year. Now it's ten years later and she still lives there. She comes home to Tehachapi twice a year to visit her parents, George and Elizabeth Wolfe. Both of them are Kiwanis members and they asked their daughter to tell the Club about her experiences living in Spain. Lyndsey took a job as a nanny that first year and learned to speak Spanish fluently. Now she works teaching English to Spanish speaking adults and children. She pointed...
Welcome to 2018, a year of remarkable potential and, dare I say, a historic year for our community on the business and commerce front. 2018 will include a major shift in our local retail with the addition of Walmart. As construction crews break ground and go to work on this long-awaited project, the opportunities for jobs, local tax revenues, improved infrastructure and accompanying new businesses will be unprecedented. It is another step in the responsible growth that our City has been...
I have always heard the story of how Muroc got its name. The Corum family settled there and when they tried to get mail service for the area, they found that Corum was already being used by another small town. The Corums spelled their name backwards and Muroc was created. I had never heard the "rest of the story." I found an article in my mom Marion Deaver's files about Charles Anderson, who came to the desert for his health and bought the Corum's General Store in Muroc, making a new healthy...
The most widely used military transport during World War II was the Douglas Aircraft Company's DC-3. It is probably the most famous aircraft ever built. A. E. Raymond and E. F. Burton designed this immortal plane in 1935 and over 13,000 were built. Although first developed and built as a commercial airliner, the DC-3 soon went to war in World War II, with the U.S. Army Air Corps as the C-47 transport. It also saw service as the R4D for the U.S. Navy and United States Marine Corps and the Royal...
I often hear people say, "It's never been this hot before!" Later, "It's never been this cold before!" Don't forget to mention, "We've never had such a dry year before!" or "We've never had this much rain before." Actually, the only answer to that is, "Yes, we have." This past year, however, has been a real pain to those who mourn the lack of moisture of any kind. A couple of rains and a spitting of snow and we're back to "sunny days ahead" Sunny California is certainly earning its name. January...
For our final venture into spice land we will explore blends. These are dried mixes that combine spices with herbs. Some are commonly used and others may surprise you. I hope they all will tickle your taste buds by enhancing the dishes they are used in. A homemade blend that I want to share is an all purpose blend for savory dishes. Savory is referring to dishes that are not desserts. I like it because you can make it ahead and vary the ingredients to accommodate the food you are preparing (see...
Today, We Honor The Overall Man Classic Bill Mead Reprinted with permission I have found that one of the worst things about growing old is that you have fewer people to talk to. This hit me again last week when, during a meeting with our news staff, I referred to the late sportswriter Grantland Rice and drew only blank stares, reminding me how long ago Rice went to that big press box in the sky. Frequent episodes like this make me wonder why old guys marry young women. What do they talk about?...
CSD Board vacancy Time is running out. The Stallion Springs Board of Directors has a vacancy to replace a Board member that has resigned. The remaining Directors of the District intend to fill the vacancy by appointment at the Board's regular meeting held at 6 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2018. Persons residing within the District and otherwise qualified to serve as a Director may obtain an application and submit their name and resume to the District by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the District office....
