Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Editors note: Jon Hammond has been a friend of The Loop's for a long time and we are excited to be the home of his column, Land of Four Seasons. His knowledge of Tehachapi's history, and the flora and fauna that call it home, are bound to make some beautiful stories for our readers. Anyone who has lived here has found themselves in the position of having to answer the question "Where is Tehachapi?" Like most questions, it's easier to ask than to answer. When people would ask my friend and...
I had heard multiple comments over the last few months that it doesn't snow in Tehachapi "like it used to" or like "when I was a kid." I know my former classmate Jon Hammond even wrote about that sentiment recently as well. Thanks Jon, it seems like it hasn't stopped snowing since. The recent series of snow storms added to the charm of Tehachapi and brought back those memories of "real" snow. Not the one-inch icy varieties that became commonplace the last few years, but a real measurable snow...
Inkjet vs. lasers You're probably tired of your printer telling you it's out of black, magenta, yellow, or cyan ink. And you're also probably tired of paying the high price of printer cartridges. And once the insatiable thirst for ink is fixed, your inkjet printer is slow, too. Wouldn't it be great if there were some other way to print out stuff at home? The next time your printer tells you it's out of ink, or the print head wears out or gets clogged up, or it won't pick up the paper anymore,...
The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) is the most sweeping change in federal tax law since 1986. It contains more than 115 new provisions. Identity Theft 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...
One of Tehachapi's own just became a member of American rock band, Angeles. "I am really excited about everything to come," Rob Saranpa said. I love hearing stories of people working toward a dream and the beautiful moment when it becomes a reality. Rob met Dale Lytle, Angeles lead guitarist and the only remaining original band member, in the early '90s when Rob was working as a bouncer at a bar in Northridge. Four years ago, he found Lytle again on Facebook and became his online friend. One...
In 1963, at the age of 20, Burt Rutan was inspired to design a homebuilt aircraft after seeing the North American XB-70 Valkyrie and the Saab 37 Viggen. He called his creation a VariViggen and was at work with the initial plan while attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1964-1965. He earned his BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1965. Later while living in Lancaster, Calif., Burt built a model of the VariViggen and conducted some 'wind-tunnel' testing on roads on the east side of...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you were to receive a sizable inheritance, what should you do with it? This money could help you achieve some of your important financial goals – so you'll want to think carefully about your choices. Of course, everyone's needs are different, so there's no one "right" way to handle a large lump sum. But here are a few suggestions that may be useful: Pay off some debts. Depending on the size of y...
Dear Friends, Mine is a church that likes to celebrate different cultures, and Celtic traditions are certainly an annual favorite. This month, St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday. Come and join us for worship and some innocent festive shenanigans. Another of our favorite annual events has been the Kirkin 'o the Tartans, a Scottish worship service where we remember and honor Scottish heritage and loved ones we have lost in the past year. Our service will be April 7, with bagpipes and lots of...
A weird and wordy gourmet luncheon was held in Tehachapi on Feb. 20. The theme was WORD ORIGINS and each guest was asked to bring a word and explain its origin along with a dish corresponding to the word selected. Stories were written by guests using all the words submitted. The menu included Ebullient Enchilada Appetizer, Hilarious Hot Cider, Gaudy Garden Salad, "To Die For" Delicious Hyperbole Bread, Essence of Chili, Piquant Pulled Pork, Namaste Fruit Platter and Rice Pudding, Gooey Chocolate...
Have a Heart Humane Society would like to thank Bank of the Sierra for the generous grant funded on April 12, 2018 for our low-cost spay and neuter project in Tehachapi in an effort to make Kern a NO-KILL community. Their generosity and faith in our organization enabled us to fund three clinics in August 2018. During those three clinics, we spayed and neutered 31 cats, 13 of which were females, preventing approximately 150 kittens in just one year. We also spayed and neutered 13 dogs, six of...
Gary Crowell was sworn in as Stallion Springs Police Chief at the February 19 CSD Board meeting. Crowell was sworn in by CSD Board President Ed Gordon. His wife Saralee placed the stars, indicating the highest ranking officer, on his lapel followed by his father Gary Crowell Sr. placing the Chiefs Badge on his chest. Crowell has been with the Stallion Springs Police Department for 14 years and has been a sergeant on the force for six years. Prior to coming to Stallion Springs, Crowell worked...
Sometimes when writing about people I find myself including little vignettes from their past; interesting little pieces that give a glimpse into a person's life as they lived it. Beth and Tony Anthony were childhood acquaintances. They dated all through high school and also after graduation. He graduated in 1946 and she, in 1947. Both were honor students. They were to marry in 1952 and Tony, a member of the U.S. Army at that time, would be shipped to Germany just one week after their wedding....
Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club competed in the South Section Valley Qualifying Tournament in Porterville on Feb. 10. TVWC had 20 wrestlers put their skills to the test with 17 of them qualifying for the Masters tournament. K-1 division had Philip Coates winning his bracket; Ben Reyna took third; and Noe Mesa, Ezekiel Cairns, Myles Bega and Gabriel Mesa placed fifth. In the 2-3 grade division Jake Brown received first. Owen Schneider placed second and Tony Gonzales fifth. Kayden Gonzales won...
A “Meet Our Local Authors” forum, organized to help novice authors navigate the tough process of writing and publishing, filled the community room at Oak Tree Country Club on Feb. 24. Sponsored by the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association and organized by writer/producer Andi Hicks, authors on display with their books represented – as Hicks wrote in the biography handout – “a tantalizing (but incomplete) sampling of our local, published authors.” The works of the 20 authors ranged from...
Sjögren's syndrome is an immune-mediated disorder of the exocrine glands. Involvement of the lacrimal and salivary glands is the hallmark feature, resulting in symptoms of dry eyes and dry mouth, and possible complications, such as corneal damage, blepharitis (eyelid inflammation), dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), dental caries and the inability to speak for extended periods of time. Involvement of the exocrine glands of the upper airways may result in persistent dry cough. Many other organ...
A "Meet Our Local Authors" forum, organized to help novice authors navigate the tough process of writing and publishing, filled the community room at Oak Tree Country Club on Feb. 24. Sponsored by the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association and organized by writer/producer Andi Hicks, authors on display with their books represented – as Hicks wrote in the biography handout – "a tantalizing (but incomplete) sampling of our local, published authors." The works of the 20 authors ranged fro...
Operators kept the major tracks open between Tehachapi and Bakersfield near the turn of the century. Searching my mother Marion Deaver's history files yielded an article from August 20, 1956 outlining the job of telegraph operators for the railroad. According to the article, the men who ran the telegraph only referred to themselves as operators, since everyone knew the guy who operated the telegraph key was the "operator." There were two such operators who ran the telegraph keys from the early...
Did you know that Dorothy not only landed in Oz from Kansas, but after her return to Uncle Henry and her beloved Aunty Em, she traveled by ocean liner to Australia, where she was washed overboard, rescued and landed in the land of Ez? She then ends up with her cousin Zeb in California where they are both swallowed up by an earthquake, along with a horse and a cat. They meet the Wizard and they all end up back in Oz. If that's not enough adventure for you, when finally making her way back home,...
There's no doubt Tehachapi's parks are a major asset to the community. From quality of life enhancement to health benefits, our beautiful parks make life in the mountains more complete. For our team at Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District, keeping them safe and thriving is our passion. We are working on a list of repairs and rejuvenation projects for the 116-acres of park land and the five facilities under our care. But we need your help. Graffiti and vandalism cost us greatly. We spend t...
On Feb. 27 the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and members of the community turned out to help Jose Guevara celebrate the one year anniversary of Gold Mountain Sports Tavern located at 20601 W. Valley Blvd. in Tehachapi....
This beautiful shot comes from Tehachapi resident, professional photographer and Mojave Desert News photo-journalist Kane Wickham, who is also an occasional contributor to The Loop newspaper. This photo was on display in the California City Arts Commission Annual Photo Exhibit-Fundraiser, “Wings of Hope” on Jan. 17-23. It is titled “Future Farm.” Calling all artists, writers and creative-types! The TALE is looking for more contributions. Send us your photos, artwork, short stories, poems,...
Officer Amy Smith and Officer Richard Kiser of the Tehachapi Police Department recently received their certification as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) through training with the California Highway Patrol. The DRE course was developed and endorsed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. To qualify for attendance in the DRE course, Officer Smith...
New Tea Donuts owner expands operation to Tehachapi - Feb. 19. The donut business is a family affair for new Tea Donuts owner Chantha Sokny Lay. Her family has owned and operated Foster's Donuts in Bakersfield for 15 years and now she's taking a swing at the donut world in Tehachapi. Sokny Lay is another example of a successful business owner in Bakersfield expanding their interests into the Tehachapi market. The Chester and Columbus Foster's Donuts being her education in the business, and now...
Picture this: Saturday morning, after a wild week at work, you and your sweetie shoveled snow (again); that afternoon you cleaned house and later in the evening you met up with a couple of other families for game night. Sunday was church and a movie with the family. Sunday evening you made dinner for a visiting friend. Monday work lasted late. Tuesday you had a conference with your kid's teacher and then watched his basketball game. Wednesday you had choir practice. Now it's Thursday afternoon...
Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association has just announced it's lineup for their 2019 season. For well over 50 years, the Association, and it's all volunteer members, have kept the sport of rodeo alive and going strong in Tehachapi. The associations Junior Rodeo, for youngsters up through high school, has fostered many a fine rodeo athlete while teaching young people the values associated with horsemanship, animal safety, fair play and the all important "western way of life." This year's Junior...
