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Articles from the April 1, 2023 edition


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  • Easter events in Tehachapi

    The Loop, staff|Apr 1, 2023

    Church Services St. Malachy Catholic Church – Holy Thursday 7 p.m.; Good Friday Noon; Holy Saturday Vigil Mass 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon (Spanish), 2 p.m. (Latin). Tehachapi Community Church - UCC – Good Friday Noon; Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mountain Bible Church – Good Friday 6 p.m. - Easter Sunday 10 a.m. (See article at https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2023/04/01/community/did-the-disciples-really-believe-jesus-rose-from-the-dead/10613.html ) Stallion Springs Commu...

  • Cheers to Charity – a good time, with good friends, for good reason

    Cheers to Charity|Apr 1, 2023

    Get ready to toast the town because Cheers to Charity is on the calendar! Set for Saturday, Aug. 12, Cheers raises thousands of dollars for local nonprofit organizations working to better the community. "My team is planning to make Cheers 2023 another outstanding event. Not only is it a great night out, but the evening raises thousands of dollars for local charities," said Mary Beth Garrison, Cheers to Charity president. This year marks the ninth anniversary for this outdoor fundraiser in the...

  • Downtown fire prompts discussion of fire services

    Pat Doody, staff writer|Apr 1, 2023

    A letter received by the City of Tehachapi was brought before the City Council at their March 20 meeting. Sue Page of Tehachapi wrote to complain about the length of time it took for fire crews to respond to a house fire at 520 E. D St. Page said the fire was reported about 8:15 p.m. on March 8 and although the fire station was less than a mile from the fire, trucks did not appear until about 30 minutes later and it was Keene (Station 11) that responded. Station 12 on Curry and Valley Blvd., as...

  • Extensions and amended tax returns

    D. David Hebebrand, Moats & Hebebrand CPAs|Apr 1, 2023

    Extensions Whether you file a tax return by the April due date, or obtain an extension to file, filing an annual tax return is mandatory if your income is above a certain level, which will vary depending upon your filing status. Filing an extension will grant you another six months for individuals and corporations (five month extension for partnerships, LLCs, estates and trusts) to file the tax return. Filing an extension, however, will not allow you to delay payment on any tax you may owe. The...

  • Classes and events

    Mark Kamerer, contributing writer|Apr 1, 2023

    Portrait's now available Our resident artist and instructor Edward Vasqkedi is now offering his services as a portrait artist. He will create an original work of art in several media including oils, acrylics and sketching. Art supplies The Art Center has increased its inventory of art supplies. We have more paints and for the first-time alcohol ink is available. We also have polymer clay. April Events Fabric Arts Workshop New to the Art Center is our Fabric Arts Workshop. Scheduled for...

  • Wildflower drives 2023

    Mel Makaw, contributing writer|Apr 1, 2023

    I took a couple of wildflower drives over the last couple of weeks when it wasn't raining, and I'm excited to tell you that while I did see a lot, I didn't find as many wildflowers as I'd hoped... which is good news for you because it seems the season is just getting started this year. By the time you read this there should be all sorts of wild flora growing in a number of different spots. The first drive I took a week ago was through Cowboy Country. I saw the start of plenty of different...

  • It's back and it's better – Rotary Wine Pairing Dinner, May 6

    Linda Carhart, contributing writer|Apr 1, 2023

    With an incredible reputation for a fantastic evening of food, wine and friendship, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi is proud to present the 9th Annual Wine Pairing Dinner on May 6. The event will be held at Slice of Life Enrichment Center, 48771 W. Valley Blvd. , Tehachapi, at 6 p.m. This venue is roomy, comfortable and inviting. The Wine Pairing Dinner features a silent auction and a mystery wine pull. Tickets are $125 per person ($100 overhead/$25 donation to Rotary) which includes five...

  • Hello, Spring! Get into the season at Canine Creek

    Apr 1, 2023

    Canine Creek can help you get into the season with colorful pet-themed gifts, located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. #5, in Tehachapi....

  • New dessert items at The Great Wall

    Apr 1, 2023

    Check out The Great Wall's ever-expanding buffet, including brand new dessert options! Located at 807 Tucker Rd., Ste. F, Tehachapi. See ad on this page....

  • Urgent: last ten days before Net 2.0 Metering for solar is gone

    Get Solar Today|Apr 1, 2023

    For all residents in California, Net 2.0 Solar will be ending to be replaced with Net 3.0 Metering, which will take over starting April 14, 2023. The important difference between the two systems is Net 2.0 allows you to earn 100% of all power produced by your solar panels, which you get full credit for, through SCE. After April 14, Net 3.0 Metering will only allow you to earn 25% of what you are producing. If you are serious about installing solar panels on your home, the time is now. If you sign up in the next ten days, our goal is to get you...

  • Central California Animal Disaster Team Volunteer Recruitment and Team Training

    Jeff Kermode, contributing writer|Apr 1, 2023

    The Central California Animal Disaster Team's (CCADT) mission is to help the ENTIRE family during disasters, by caring for displaced animals and providing peace of mind to pet parents, and comfort to furry family members. We are growing our Kern County Team with our Annual Volunteer Recruitment and Team Training 2023 on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 at the Kern County Sheriff's Office Auditorium, 1350 Norris Rd., in Bakersfield. The event times are Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sund...

  • Joyful Life Hypnotherapy celebrates grand opening

    Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce|Apr 1, 2023

    On March 15, Rosemary Powell and her family celebrated an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Joyful Life Hypnotherapy. Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett, Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe and Brooke Oscarson from Assemblymen Fong's office were there to present certificates of recognition, commemorating the day. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Field and the community also attended, along with colleagues of Rosemary Powell. Discover Tehachapi catered and everyone enjoyed the...

  • Did the disciples really believe Jesus rose from the dead?

    Chris Frost, contributing writer|Apr 1, 2023

    The short answer is no. No, the disciples did not believe Jesus rose from the dead, initially. None of them believed. Not even one! The New Testament teaches us that they actually fought hard not to believe in the resurrection. This piece of evidence is actually very important because liberal scholars, who try and cast doubt on the resurrection, say the disciples were trying to psyche themselves up to believe in a resurrection. One popular explanation for the resurrection is that the disciples...

  • What is step-up basis and why should I know about it? (part 1)

    Diana Wade, LDA|Apr 1, 2023

    I know I'm a nag. I nag because it's so important to plan now for your family when you die. It's not that we plan to fail, we fail to plan. So what happens to your children when they inherit the family home that is in a trust? A step-up in basis resets the cost basis of an inherited asset to its market value on the decedent's date of death. Example: Dad dies and has a house that is owned by a revocable trust. He bought the house for $100,000 in 1970 and transferred it to his trust. Dad has died...

  • Brewer Atwood educates Rotary about beer making

    Pat Doody, staff writer|Apr 1, 2023

    At their March 16 meeting, Tehachapi Rotarians were introduced to Jim Atwood who will be the brewmaster at the soon-to-open Tehachapi Mountain Brewing Company at the new Mountain Bowling located on Santa Lucia in Old Town. Atwood retired from the Navy as an E9 Master Chief on submarines and has worked as a consultant and been involved in global leadership. Atwood has also been a home brewer for some time and has been competing with his beer annually at Cheers to Charity and other brewing...

  • House Concert, April 14

    Anya Norton, BVSCAA Events Chair|Apr 1, 2023

    We have a very special private event coming up on April 14 at 4 p.m. Because it is a house concert, there is limited seating and we do recommend making your reservations soon. Four wonderful musicians are coming to Bear Valley Springs to perform a variety of classical and jazz numbers for your pleasure. Appetizers and wine will be served. The suggested donation is $20 per-person. Bryan Pezzone, piano, has been a freelance performing and recording artist in the Los Angeles area since 1987. He is...

  • Jeff Kermode appointed to the Measure K Citizens Oversight Committee

    Zack Scrivner, Supervisor, District 2|Apr 1, 2023

    In accordance with the voter approved Measure K, an oversight committee has been formed to aid in transparency and oversight of the sales tax revenue generated by Measure K and to oversee compliance with the enacted ordinance. The Committee duties will consist in reviewing the annual budgeted uses of Measure K revenues as a part of the County's annual budget process, as well as other County financial reports related to Measure K which may be produced from time to time. Jeff Kermode will serve...

  • Rae Budge honored at Council meeting

    Pat Doody, staff writer|Apr 1, 2023

    At the March 20 City Council meeting, Tehachapi Dispatcher Rae Budge received a Certificate of Recognition from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as from Tehachapi Mayor Michael Davies and representatives from the offices of Senator Shannon Grove, Assemblyman Vince Fong and Supervisor Zack Scrivner. The Tehachapi City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. They are currently meeting at the Police Department Community Room, 220 W. C St....

  • Caltrans seeking public comment on State Route 58 Truck Climbing Lane Project

    Caltrans|Apr 1, 2023

    Caltrans is seeking public comment on the proposed State Route 58 Truck Climbing Lane Project. This project will construct a 12-foot-wide eastbound truck climbing lane on State Route 58 in eastern Kern County from approximately 0.8 miles east of the junction with State Route 223 to 0.4 miles west of Hart Flat Road near the city of Tehachapi. Other features of the project could include: • Restriping the intersection with Bealville Road to provide an eastbound acceleration lane. • Removal of the Bena Road at-grade intersection to eliminate con...

  • Investment ideas for business owners

    Francisco Garcia, Edward Jones Financial Advisor|Apr 1, 2023

    By definition, business owners put a lot of their financial resources into their enterprises. But as an owner, you may need to invest in more than inventories and payroll to help achieve the future you've envisioned. Here are a few investments you may want to consider: • Retirement account – Depending on the nature of your business and how many employees you have, you can choose from a variety of tax-advantaged retirement plans, such as an owner-only 401(k), an SEP-IRA and a SIMPLE IRA. By con...

  • Old phones and chrome.exe

    Greg Cunningham, owner of Tech-hachapi|Apr 1, 2023

    Most people have a few old smartphones or even flip phones lying around. So even if you're too smart to fall for the "you need a new phone every year" ads, phones die, the camera stops working or something else happened, and now you've got a few old phones in a drawer somewhere. How can you do it safely and responsibly if you decide to get rid of your old phones? The first thing to do is a 'factory reset' on your phone/ Factory reset completely wipes all your information from your device and...

  • Facilities Advisory Committee appointed

    Pat Doody, staff writer|Apr 1, 2023

    At their December 2022 meeting, the Tehachapi Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to form a Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) for the purpose of creating a space where local representatives could meet monthly and provide input on District facilities. This advisory committee would be able to make recommendations, but they would not be binding to either the School Board or the Superintendent. The Committee would be made up of 13 seats. Each school including TILA would hav...

  • Local business owners recognized

    Pat Doody, staff writer|Apr 1, 2023

    Virginia Sheridan and Bill Lee were recognized by the Tehachapi City Council and other county representatives for being one of the first businesses to revitalize the downtown area of Tehachapi. Sheridan owns Sheridan's Gifts and Home Decor as well as Kelcy's Restaurant. Sheridan and Lee completely upgraded Kelcy's when they purchased it. The Tehachapi City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. They are currently meeting at the Police Department Community Room, 220...

  • Jesus Lives!

    Father Wesley Clare, contributing writer|Apr 1, 2023

    Jesus Lives! We hear and proclaim this declaration every Easter but how does it affect our lives? Isn’t this something that happened long ago? Why should it matter today? In today’s jaded world, these are legitimate questions. So much of our world is filled with empty sentiment and cheap slogans. Why should this be any different? The Apostle Paul, however, reminds us of what is at stake, “…If Christ has not been raised then your faith is worthless….” (1 Corinthians 15:17). In other words, our faith, all that we believe of God and His forgive...

  • Do I hide my money under my mattress?

    Marty Pay, MBA, CLU, LUTC-F, contributing writer|Apr 1, 2023

    Hard to believe it's been just short of a hundred years since the Great Depression with its run on the banks. Great-grandma hid her money under the mattress rather than exposing it to a rapidly collapsing economy. I do not think this is an issue today, but a better question would be do I put my money in the Stock Market or in a bank with its current high interest rates. A good argument could be made for either strategy. A lot of investors are suggesting now is the time to invest long-term in...

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