Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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There aren't many Tehachapi residents left who remember the days when almost every phone call made in this area required a person working at a switchboard, an operator who manually put a plug into a jack to complete a call. Pat Gracey, 91, not only remembers that time, she actually was one of those hard-working women who made phone calls possible. Patricia Davis Gracey was born in Mojave on September 2, 1928, the youngest of four children born to Chauncey and Maude Davis. She was raised in...
How would you like to experience a volunteer opportunity so rewarding that it will remain forever in your memory? Then sign up to volunteer at the Animal Education Center’s open house Saturdays at Windswept Ranch, April through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are many opportunities but they are all focused on bringing people closer to over 100 animals in an interactive educational environment. If your interest is leading visitors on educational tours, you will experience the amazing connection between people and animals ... such as yak, bi...
Red Rock Canyon State Park's visitor center is currently open Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The modern visitor center features colorful displays and dioramas illustrating Red Rock's unique geology, fossils, Kawaiisu Indian culture, early settler history, flora, fauna and Hollywood connection. The gift shop offers books, toys and souvenirs. Red Rock Canyon State Park: 37749 Abbott Drive, Cantil (22 miles north of Mojave on Hwy 14, near California City). Please note: Programs...
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses a taxpayer's stolen Social Security number and name to file a tax return to claim a fraudulent refund. Often the taxpayer doesn't know this has occurred until they try to file a legitimate tax return and have their return rejected with an error code stating that a return has already been filed using that name and Social Security number. This article discusses the steps to take when a taxpayer's identity has been stolen, along with helpful...
The Tehachapi Friends of the Library had another great sale on Feb. 15, with around $1,500 coming in from both the Bag Sale and the Antique, Rare and Special Book Sale. That means a lot of people came in to help out by buying books. But that’s not the only way the Tehachapi Community helped out. Albertson’s donated the bags for the Bag Sale, BSE Rents helped by loaning large tables so all the books could be well displayed. The City of Tehachapi made sure that the information about the sale was...
Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park in Tehachapi is in need of volunteers! On March 7 and 14, California State Parks is offering a two-day training for volunteers to assist with any of the following activities: leading tours, promoting the park at festival booths, presenting school group programs, archaeological site monitoring, assisting at special events and other duties. Learn about the culture and life ways of the Kawaiisu Indians, wildflowers of the Tehachapi Mountains, wildlife, the region’s colorful history and volunteer duties at the t...
I used to sell a lot of beer when I owned the Monolith Store. It was all Acme brand – about as bad a beer as you could buy, but I bought from the Bohemian Distributing Company and that's what they had. I bought Ambassador Reserve wine from them, and they also had the Acme beer distributorship. The previous owner of the Monolith Store, Bert White, he was a pretty smooth politician, so when he went down to talk to the guy at Bohemian he always took down a dozen nice, big T-bone steaks to the b...
I was out irrigating a five-acre alfalfa field that we had at our place on Cherry Lane, moving 3-inch aluminum sprinkler pipe, when I saw something up at the edge of the field. It looked like a twisted piece of pipe. When I got close, I saw that it was one of the biggest gopher snakes I've ever seen. It was 'bout as big around as that sprinkler pipe. But it was dead. And there was a big ol' boar gopher sticking out of side of that snake. I guess that big snake had caught the gopher and...
Matthew and Jacqueline Dolan moved into their new home in Bear Valley on Jan. 1. They purchased the house completely furnished. However, it was more than furnished; it included everything the prior owner possessed including books, family photos, mementos, linens and a kitchen complete with all utensils. In a bookcase, Jackie found a complete set of plans for the house. There were two large telescopes in the house – one in the living room and one in the bedroom. The owner of the house had passed...
Did you know that your Facebook photos can, and are, being used by facial recognition software from companies like Clearview AI? Clearview AI sells its facial recognition software to law enforcement agencies and a big selling point is the more than three billion images in their database. Many if not most of those three billion images come from social media posts. Clearview AI is probably not the first company to figure out how to "scrape" images and information from web sites, but they may be...
Question: A few months ago, my 60-year-old husband began acting very strange. He began either laughing or crying uncontrollably for no apparent reason. This has caused embarrassment with friends and family but most importantly, he lost his job because of the outbursts. His primary doctor sent him to a neurologist. That doctor thought he had pseudobulbar affect. We both asked what it was and how he got it. A brain MRI revealed problems in the frontal lobe of his brain. We are waiting on further...
The show must go on ... and it will with your help. Until recently, I did not know how many people (and hours) it took to put on a LIVE community play. When I discovered the amount, my overwhelming response was "WOW." This is where you come in. Even though we have a number of dedicated volunteers, we need more! We, the two community theater volunteer coordinators, are extending you an invitation to join us in growing our volunteer pool on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the BeeKay Theatre loca...
District 3 of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association will hold its 11th annual Amateur Old Time Fiddle Contest on Saturday, March 14 at Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church on Schout Road in Tehachapi. Registration for contestants will open at 8 a.m. and the actual contest will begin at 9 a.m. and run all day. Fiddle Divisions will include Juniors (ages 13 - 20), Junior - Juniors (9 -12), Pee Wees (8 years and under) and Cello-Bass (up to 20 years). Other divisions will include...
Did you know there are more choices for dog and cat food other than kibble? If you have ever tried to look up pet food on the internet, you will find it is almost overwhelming. That's what we are here for! To help assist you in finding the right food for your pet. Like, people, all dogs and cats are different. What might work well for one pet, may not give the same benefits to another pet. In this month's article, we are going to look at Raw Food for your pets. Yep, I said raw food! "What is...
This spring, in celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus will be performing a program of the composer’s works with the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. David Newby. The chorus will join the orchestra in presenting the Kyrie from Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, as well as his Hallelujah from Christ on the Mount of Olives at their concert on May 3. Chorus Director Angela Rodriguez invites all who love to sing to join the chorus for this speci...
City Council updates connection, water/sewer fees The Tehachapi City Council recently approved a new slate of water and sewer connection fees that result in a net-decrease for new businesses looking to invest and build in the City of Tehachapi. Led by the Development Services Department, the City of Tehachapi contracted with MKN and Associates for an in-depth study on the rates for new commercial and residential construction projects as it pertains to potential expansion of the City's water and...
The penitential season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 at St. Malachy Church, 407 W. E St., in Tehachapi, with celebration of Mass and distribution of Ashes. Stations of the Cross will be conducted each Friday of Lent at 6 p.m. in the church. Each Friday of Lent the Stations will be led by certain parish organizations, including the children of the parish taking their turn on the second Friday of Lent. Each Friday, after the Stations, the congregation may move to McMullan Hall to share...
The interaction within the City of Tehachapi is as unique as the day is long. Working with and talking with community volunteers, citizens, visitors and residents means interacting with people from all walks of life. Nothing served as a reminder of this more than an experience a few weeks ago. Myself and a few other members of the City staff were invited as guests to witness President Trump sign in new federal guidelines aimed at helping Kern County farmers receive more water from the State...
The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) in Sacramento recognized the City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Police Department for two separate awards on February 10, 2020. The City of Tehachapi received the Award of Merit for the Collaborations category. The recognition is for the public-private collaboration in the repurposing of a vacant building, which is now the home of World Wind & Solar at 228 W. Tehachapi Blvd. The property, which was the oldest commercial structure in the City of Tehachapi was purchased by Buddy...
The Hubble Telescope has been a wonderful tool for learning about space, but its usefulness is coming to an end. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a scientific successor to Hubble, will look at planetary systems and stars in a new light and has the potential to reveal much that we have not seen. This was the message delivered by Lauren Hollen and Dale Hawkins when they spoke at the February meeting of American Association of University Women. Hollen is a retired teacher who has had a life-long interest in all subjects involving science....
The Thunder on the Mountain (TOM) Car Show will award scholarships to Tehachapi and Monroe High School graduating seniors seeking training for vocational careers. Many scholarships are awarded to students with the highest grade point average, but the TOM Scholarship Committee evaluates students differently. Hoping to encourage students to work toward careers in the skilled trades, it looks for seniors with a clear career goal and plans for how to achieve it. The vocational trades include all skilled-labor areas where the knowledge and ability...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC. Social Security can be one source of retirement income for you and your spouse. To maximize your benefits, you'll need to make some key decisions and be aware of some common myths. • Myth 1: Always take Social Security early. You can file for Social Security benefits as early as 62, but you could get 25 to 30 percent more if you wait until your "full" retirement age (...
Need help expunging your criminal record? OneJustice’s Justice Bus® Project will be in the City of Bakersfield with a Free Criminal Record Expungement Clinic on March 27-28. Individuals will meet one-on-one with volunteers to screen for their criminal record expungement options. If eligible, assistance will be provided with filling out court petition forms free of charge. An appointment is required. If you would like to attend or for more information please call (323) 739-8093....
When the Check Engine Light comes on in your vehicle, do you cringe in fear or just ignore it? Unfortunately, placing a cute sticker or black electrical tape over the engine light does not cure what’s wrong with your vehicle. Many people are not sure what to do, so let us try and take some of the mystery out of it. First, if it is a flashing check engine light, something is very wrong. You should bring your vehicle to your local repair shop, Don’s Pro Technology Auto Repair (DPT) right away. If you continue to drive at normal speeds, that cou...
The Board of Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District voted unanimously at their Feb. 18 meeting to purchase an automated pay station for Brite Lake Campground. Connor Mossman of Pacific Parking Systems presented the venSTATION Automated Pay Station, a unit that can be customized to the needs of the District and modified as the need arises. TVRPD Operations Manager Bill Fisher said that the Board actually voted to purchase such a unit four or five years ago but had not followed through. As...
