Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Winter is here, and we have some feathered visitors that we don't see much in the warmer months. Let's take a closer look at some of the birds that choose to spend their winters among us. First, here's a couple of simple numbers to help you better comprehend bird life in the Tehachapi Mountains. There are about 250 different North American bird species that have been identified in our area. Some of these are here year-round and are seen daily, others only seasonally, and a handful on the list...
One of the few things that can make a morning commute worse in the winter is if the heat stops working inside your car. Have you ever turned on the fan for it only to blow cold air and wondered, “Why is my car heater not working?” If the answer is yes, then you know the struggle is very real. Not only is it terribly uncomfortable driving in a cold car, but it can actually be dangerous, as you can’t defrost the windshield either. Here are some things that could be causing your heat not to work. 1. Coolant System Your engine’s cooling system...
Valley Strong Credit Union is proud to announce it will once again participate as a lender for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and offer support to businesses throughout the Central Valley. Valley Strong will begin accepting applications in the coming days and adhere to all program guidelines as outlined by the SBA. Continuing our ongoing commitment to local business, we have created an online resource at www.valleystrong.com/ppp. The page will include a...
If I told you that the Coronavirus pandemic has been a blessing in my life would you believe that? Due to the pandemic Pepe and I can no longer travel ... our Mexican Riviera one-week cruise in March; a three-week Alaska small ship cruise last May; and a flight to Barcelona with a two-week European cruise last September were all canceled. The two-month Mazatlán condo for a this winter's getaway is canceled. We are now, pretty much stuck at home because of the pandemic. Where's the blessing in...
Public Health announces new opportunities for COVID-19 testing within Kern County at the following locations: • Kern County Fairgrounds – 1142 S. P Street, Bakersfield • Sagebrush Medical Plaza – 1111 Columbus Street, Bakersfield • Clinica Sierra Vista - 2400 Wible Road, Suite 14, Bakersfield • Clinica Sierra Vista - 815 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bakersfield • Clinica Sierra Vista - 8787 Hall Road, Lamont • Clinica Sierra Vista - 1305 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin Coronavirus testing helps s...
According to the United States Bureau of Statistics, 20 percent of all small businesses fail in their first year; roughly 50 percent fail by the end of their fifth year. Tehachapi Natural Market, at 20221 W. Valley Blvd., is celebrating their third year in business this month and they are grateful to the community for helping them make it this far. "Our first year in business was incredible," said Teresa Dunlop, the original owner. "People were peeking in the windows and knocking on the doors...
4 Economic Development quick recap Despite the challenges in 2020 presented by COVID-19, the City of Tehachapi continued to see small, medium and large business investments as economic development efforts continued. The City of Tehachapi saw $6 million in new commercial permits and commercial improvements/renovations in 2020. This included a new Panda Express Restaurant as well as remodels to four additional new restaurants that opened in previously vacated spaces in 2020. Those were Tacos El...
Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery ‘N’ Gifts are excited to announce their 16th annual photo contest. Submissions will be accepted at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts between January 25 and February 1 with a First Friday Awards reception to be held on February 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. This year’s seven categories include Landscape/Nature, Travel/Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, Details & Macros, People and of course our separate category for Youth Photographers. Please see the website f...
Earlier today, California Department of Public Health announced that individuals 65 or older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Effective immediately, all residents age 65 years and older are now able to be vaccinated in Kern County. California's COVID-19 Vaccine Plan is prioritized based on high risk groups that are defined in several phases as well as tiers within those phases. Those in Phase 1a, healthcare workers and long-term care residents, remain the highest priority to receive...
Marion Barbara Brown, born August 31, 1931 in San Diego, California, passed away on December 30, 2020, in Tehachapi. Marion departed our world in a peaceful sleep. She was 89 years old. Marion had been suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's, sundown syndrome, a broken hip and other health issues over the last few years. Marion, no longer suffering, has made her peaceful transition from our world to her home above. Marion was born to her mother, Marion Porter Wolfe of Pennsylvania and father, James...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club, during its January meeting, looked at results of the 2020 election to understand how they might improve chances of winning Assembly and Congressional seats in the next election. Paul Mitchell, Founder of Redistricting Partners, presented his analysis of the vote. He explained that the 2020 election was unique because of high voter turn-out. At 80 percent, it was the highest number of total voters in California history. The high number was because anxiety promotes voting, and the pandemic and the vote-by-mail...
Country Oaks Baptist Church will present its next Grief Share course from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9 through May 11. The course is free to the public and will be held at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road. “I’m excited about God’s ‘emergency room’ starting up soon,” said Ruthie Bailey, course instructor. Grief Share is a confidential, non-denominational Christian-based ministry to aid the community to process and deal with grief associated with loss of family and loved ones. For more information, call (661) 822-1379....
What a year we had! The surging pandemic, confusion over who gets a stimulus payment and an overwhelmed IRS workforce still trying to catch up on last year's delayed tax season. The tax season can be frustrating under normal circumstances especially if you're trying to reach the IRS spokesman. This year may prove to be an extreme exercise in patience. We are going into an unprecedented tax season with a bevy of changes as a result of the novel Coronavirus. This is not the year to procrastinate....
Uses for old smartphones Unless you're trading in your old phone or maybe reselling it yourself to help pay for your new phone, or your old phone has battery problems or a cracked screen, here are a few ways you can still use your old smartphone. Even without carrier activation or a SIM card, you can use your old smartphone to get online and to download apps over your home WiFi. Here are some things you can still use it for: As a TV remote Smartphones can make great remote controls for smart TVs...
If you're in a blended family, you're already aware of the emotional and financial issues involved in your daily life. But what about the future? When it's time to do your estate planning – and it's never too soon for that – you'll need to be aware of the entanglements and complexities that can get in the way of your vision for leaving the legacy you desire. You can take comfort in knowing that you're far from alone. More than half of married or cohabiting couples with at least one living par...
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Jeanne Louise Gurley entered into rest on December 21, 2020. Jeanne was born on June 30, 1946 in Los Angeles to parents Albert Joseph and Gloria Gertrude (Herberts) Roques. Jeanne and her husband Pastor Timmy Joe Gurley were married March 27, 1965, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have been local residents for 45 years and together they raised five children. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandma. Jeanne loved her Lord and...
In celebration of the birth of Scottish National Poet, Robert Burns, (January 25, 1759-July 21, 1796), Fiddlers Crossing will present a live online concert featuring Scottish traditional artists Jim and Susie Malcolm, via Zoom, on Sunday, January 31 at 3 p.m. (PST) Jim Malcolm is considered one of the finest voices and interpreters of Robert Burns' songs in Scottish traditional music today. He was the lead singer for the world-renowned band Old Blind Dogs for eight years before returning to his...
SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, results when you have an excess of bacteria in your small intestine. Until recently, SIBO was thought to be a mythical health condition. But today, research has proven that it's a real thing. In fact, a whopping 80 percent of people who are diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are also said to have SIBO. However, SIBO does share many of the same symptoms as IBS, which makes it tricky to diagnose. SIBO has been shown to negatively affect...
The California Department of Transportation has partnered with local agencies to offer webinars on a variety of topics, including estimation, bonding, labor compliance and a virtual Caltrans Contractors’ Bootcamp. A few key dates are below. • January 19 – Bonding Webinar by Kiewit • February 9-10 – Caltrans Contractor’s Bootcamp (2-day webinar) The Bonding webinar by Kiewit Construction, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on January 19, will feature District 10 Director Dennis Agar and will focus on Ki...
Happy New Year to everyone! Praying for a bright, joyful and healthy 2021 for you and yours! I have been watching an aviation series called Legends of Air Power and am reminded of how many of the classic movie stars served America in the military during World War II and Korea. You don't hear of that from the hot stars of today. There just seems to be a different feeling about patriotism. Tom Landry, famous coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1988, flew B-17s in World War II. Landry was in...
Greenbriar Capital Corp. ("Greenbriar") is pleased to announce that it has appointed Paul M. Morris as CEO of Sage Ranch to represent Sage Ranch in the community and beyond, including communicating with the City of Tehachapi, collaborating with local vendors and leading marketing efforts. Stuart Nacht will be the construction adviser to the team. Paul is a significant Keller Williams' Regional Owner for Central and Southern California, where he oversees 36 offices with 7,000 realtors who close...
In loving memory of Paul Gregory Neyer who went to be with his Lord Jesus on December 19, 2020. Paul was born in 1955, in Los Angeles, to Alfred and Margie Neyer. He moved to Tehachapi in 2006. He met his wife, Laura Bradford Neyer in Sacramento and they married in March of 1980. Paul is survived by his wife of 40 years, Laura; his two sons, Joseph and Daniel; his daughters, Sarah (Mike), Joy (Eric); and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Richard...
For the 38th consecutive quarter, Safe 1 Credit Union has earned a five-star rating from Bauer Financial, the nation’s premier financial institution ratings firm. This honor recognizes Safe 1 as one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by Bauer Financial as one of the strongest credit unions in the nation,” said Doug Kileen, president/CEO for Safe 1 Credit Union. “We would like to thank our staff, Board of Directors and, most important...
The TUSD School Board recognized LIBRA Library Associates, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, at their January 12 meeting. Since 1990 LIBRA has raised $110,000 for school libraries. On October 29 the group presented the district with $5,558 raised from a used book sale held at Warrior Park and a fashion show/dessert event. Representing LIBRA at the presentation were Janice Tietz, Debbie Franchere, Alice Muro and Ramona Turmazei. The TUSD Board meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m....
On Monday December 14, 2020 our beloved Sandy departed for heaven. As it was for most of their 56 years of marriage, her husband Dave was at her side when she passed. Sandy had struggled with pulmonary disease for the past two years and ultimately succumbed to complications related to the COVID-19 virus. Sandy was born in Burbank, California to Mary Ellen and Charles Henry Hallman. The oldest of five siblings, family was always Sandy's highest priority and she treasured the close family relation...
