Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Yachtley Crew, the nation's most popular yacht rock tribute band, is set to make waves in Bakersfield as they bring their high-energy performance back to the California Living Museum (CALM) for the 3rd annual KEEP CALM Jamboree, Friday, April 19, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union. The event is a fundraiser for the Kern County Superintendent of School's two outdoor education programs, Camp KEEP and CALM. "We are thrilled to be able to bring the band back to Bakersfield," said Amanda Frank,...
Join the Kern Audubon Society for an enriching evening with esteemed birder Bob Barnes on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7 to 9 p.m. at 20215 Park Rd. With over 50 years dedicated to birding, Bob, a recipient of the California Mentor Teacher Award, served as the Director of Bird Conservation Programs for Audubon California. His expertise, cultivated since the 1970s in Tehachapi, makes him an unparalleled expert in the field. Bob’s presentation, tailored for beginners to novices, draws from successful workshops at the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, o...
Each week we hear the same question: What is a chamber of commerce and what does it do? Well, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to share a little insight as to what a chamber of commerce is and why successful communities have them. The concept of various businesses joining together in a mutual effort to increase commerce has its beginnings in Europe. Primarily as a defensive tactic, traders banded together for protection against common enemies and to establish policies to govern trade....
The 24th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair is scheduled to take place Saturday, Feb. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K St., in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed, intern-eligible and holders of bachelor's degrees or higher are invited to attend. Sponsored by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, this is the county's largest gathering of school district recruiters in one location. It is an excellent opportunity for those...
On Jan. 15, 1918, a cold, winter day in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Kathryn Pointek (Chwaz) first opened her eyes to view the world to which she had been born. The year 1918 found Woodrow Wilson as President of the United States. Not only that, the U.S. was in the midst of World War I, which was called, "The war to end all wars." This happy little girl was the daughter of Catherine and Jacob Pointek, both having arrived to this country from Austria. She and her siblings grew up in a loving,...
Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town, Tehachapi, is back to holding events. Their first event for 2024 will be a sonic alignment session using binaural beats led by local musician Thorne Ashton and his wife Kim, who is also a Hippie employee. Binaural beats sessions are different than sound healing, though they do have some similarities. The ultimate goal of both is to produce a sensation of peace, relaxation and spiritual awareness. Binaural beats, however, are not a sound. Yes, it...
The 2024 Winter Photo Contest is back, and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from Jan. 19-28 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts for a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of six $25 first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, People/Portrait, Transportation and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention placings. For rules and information you...
I have a variety of antique items handed down from my Tehachapi family, but one of my favorites is one of the easiest to overlook: a 1907 Kodak Brownie box camera. This simple device is slightly larger than a Pop-Tart box and made of wood and cardboard covered with black fabric. There are a few metal parts and a couple of glass lenses, and that's about it. Eastman Kodak Company made these cameras to be basic, reliable and affordable to bring photography to the masses – Brownies were the Model T...
At the Jan. 16 meeting of the Tehachapi City Council, Councilwoman Susan Wiggins announced her resignation. She said she will be moving to Pennsylvania at the end of January with her son and his family. He has taken a job there and she understandably wants to stay close to him and her grandchildren. Susan Wiggins has been a member of the Tehachapi City Council since 2011 and represents District 5. She served as mayor-protem from 2016-2018 and mayor from 2018-2020. She grew up in Mojave and was...
Those of us who live in Tehachapi are aware of its picturesque landscapes, vibrant community, rich history and that it is now on the verge of becoming the next must-visit destination of Central and Southern California. Our town exhibits a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness that is just waiting to be discovered. From the charm of our picturesque downtown, with its museums and shopping, to the wine tasting rooms of Cummings Valley and the breathtaking views from the Tehachapi Loo...
Winter is finally here and in full force. Don't forget that at Karl's Hardware we are here to get you prepared. We are fully stocked with ice melt, snow shovels, fire starters and everything in between. We also have a huge selection of thick walled and large diameter pipe insulation to keep your pipes from freezing. Check out our selection of heat tapes, which work great to keep your pipes from freezing. If you find yourself in a bind and are experiencing frozen or broken pipes, we also have...
Have you heard of the fastest-growing sport in America? Pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, exploded in popularity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a safe way to socialize and stay active while in lockdown. However, the biggest allure of pickleball has long-been its accessibility. Being easy to learn, low-impact and highly social, the sport has become a favorite pastime for individuals of all ages and skill levels. And with over 900 courts in California...
Read part one in the Jan. 6 issue of The Loop newspaper. After the effective date of the law, its implementation requires the following list of governmental restrictions: A. It limits estate recovery to long-term care services for costs, such as nursing homes. B. California will no longer recover for basic health care services. C. It limits recovery to probate estates, meaning living trusts will not be subject to recovery. It also means that if you are using a Last Will and Testament as the...
Delores Strider, accompanied by her son Jim Jr. and daughter-in-law Michele, moved into their Tehachapi home in November. Just in time for the holidays. Jim and Michele lived in the bay area at one time but, now retired, moved to Oklahoma City four years ago to be with Delores following the death of her husband, Jim Sr. In 2023, together they made the decision to move back to California. On their way back to the Bay Area, they made a stop in Tehachapi and decided then-and-there that this was whe...
California Hot Dog for Heroes, a mobile 501(c)(3) nonprofit food service, is proud to announce the opening of their new commissary commercial kitchen located at 20700 South Street in Tehachapi. The organization hopes to share the location as a preparation facility for other local food trucks and as a space for other culinary arts services. The facility is available to food entrepreneurs, chefs, culinary arts instructors, bakers, caterers or anyone who has dreamed of owning a retail food service. They offer an affordable, clean, safe and fully...
Those well thought out New Year's resolutions will have more than likely fallen by the wayside by now and are now only distant memories. I blame it on our collective seasonal amnesia. Resolution amnesia prevents us from putting too much pressure on our psyche. Do not fret, only 3 to 4 % of resolutions are faithfully adhered to. I believe that it may be an unrealistically high percentage as we tend to be overly optimistic. What is interesting is that cuneiform tablets dating from Babylonia 4,000...
This is article No. 12 in a series. See previous The Loop newspaper issues on www.TheLoopNewspaper.com for more information, education and inspiration in how Joyful Life Hypnotherapy can help you have the joyful life you deserve. Joyful Life Hypnotherapy continues to amaze with free workshops, twice monthly. Rosemary continues to reach her goal to promote the truth and benefits of hypnotherapy and offer free workshops. On Jan. 14, at the classroom office at 116 S. Robinson St. in Tehachapi,...
Jack Willie Lacy Junior, 72 years young, passed away Dec. 9, 2023, in Bakersfield, California. In honor of his service in the military, Jack was interred at the Riverside National Cemetery on Jan. 16. Jack was born to Jack Willie Lacy Sr. from Mississippi and Willy Mae Holmes from Texas. He graduated from Fremont High School, then attended Southwest College for a couple years. From Jack's first marriage came his daughter, Katrina Lacy. From Jack's second marriage came his first son, Kenyon...
Kathleen Kline, local writing coach, author and editor, is joining efforts with the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation, Inc., to help give caregivers, survivors and current warriors a voice. “I will be holding a two-day writing workshop in which I assist this group of wonderful people in learning to express their experiences in writing while supporting their willingness to speak up,” Kline said. The Writing Workshop is scheduled for March 23 and 24. “I love this idea. I suggested we do this workshop online as it would be easier for all involved and m...
Tehachapi has been yearning for the return of the Wine Walk, and we at the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce that it is back! Armed with knowledge from those who organized previous events and partnerships with the Tehachapi Mountains Wine Growers Association, Discover Tehachapi Tours, The Loop newspaper, the City of Tehachapi and Rancho Raviri Almonds, the Feb. 10 Tehachapi Valentine's Wine Walk is going to be an incredible event! This wine walk will feature local...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
There are more than 100 million cars operating in the United States, not including heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and buses. Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles (more than a million on the road today), the majority of these commuter sedans and family SUVs rely on combustion engines, which expel dangerous exhaust fumes. Even the most basic exhaust system is designed to route gases away from the passenger cabin. Advancements throughout the past 50 years have concentrated on convert...
Tehachapi resident John Bell has been a member of the Friends of Tehachapi Depot and the Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club for many years, as well as an active volunteer at the Depot Museum. Every year at holiday time he creates a model train layout that consumes much of the living area of his house. Bell starts constructing the G-scale layout in October, finishing just in time to host a Christmas party for the TLRC. The layout stays up until mid-January and takes him as long to take down as it does...
Donna Jean Christy, born in San Francisco on Jan. 2, 1946 and raised in Keene, California, passed away on Jan. 5. Donna married John Christy in February of 1963, where their long relationship welcomed three children, Ron Sr. (wife Sandy), Larry Sr. (wife Samantha) and Ronda. Donna's legacy includes her grandchildren: Ron Jr., Josh, Ashley, Naomi, Jason, Larry Jr., Kaitlin, Maya, Hana, Sukaina and Zaharaa, as well as many great grandchildren. Donna also leaves behind her brother Howard Storie....
Sharron Rose Domingo, born in Long Beach, California on Oct. 17, 1942 was 81 years old and resided in Tehachapi when she passed away on Jan. 3. Sharron was one of five children born to Emerson and Fay Ray. Her siblings are Monte, Robert, Lorene, Sharron and Marne. She attended Glendale High School and later operated a wig shop, hair salon and costume shop. She taught art, inspired creativity and mentored countless individuals throughout her life. She is survived by her husband Anthony Leonard...
