Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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I want to take an opportunity to address some of the questions and concerns we've heard in the community about how we are preparing for a potential surge of patients locally. But first, I want to thank our community for the outpouring of love, support and kindness we've seen these past few weeks. We've received many donations, nice notes of gratitude, encouraging drawings from children thanking our team and even pictures of sidewalk art that families are creating at home to spread hope, and not...
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” were the famous words of Charles Dickens and the start of his novel “A Tale of Two Cities.” I could never understand this contradiction when I was younger. How could it be both at the same time? But as an adult I see it and have experienced it. We all have. We have seen the worst in human behavior that in turn brings out the best. A famous example is the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. A horrible, despicable assault that killed thousands resulted in our country and much of the world com...
COVID-19 is posing a huge challenge for all of us, and Tehachapi Natural Market isn't immune to all the changes and restrictions. They had recently opened up a portion of the store for in-store dining along with a new breakfast and lunch menu. Homeschool parents were meeting their resource teachers in the dining area, friends were meeting for lunch and several regulars enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs by the electric fireplace while they waited for their juice or smoothie. The seating area...
For many of our forefathers, America was a dream. It was a land of opportunity where one could reach their goals and objectives. Where kings and queens and petty dictators had no say in the final outcome of your work. A place you could control your own destiny. These men and woman brought this attitude to America and it became woven into the patchwork of our society, and became the American spirit ... what some people call American Individualism! This attitude has grown and we've had many more p...
Over the last few weeks, our communities have been struggling through perhaps the worst public health crisis of this generation. Schools and businesses have been shuttered. People are being asked to stay away from work, their elderly family members and friends. Those we love are getting sick. Families are frightened. Our way of life has drastically changed. But what we are encouraged by, despite the challenges we face, is the overwhelming sense of hope and goodwill we see from our friends and...
You might be stuck at home due to COVID-19, but you can still stay busy during social distancing. Avoid getting cabin fever with these suggestions: 1. Get outside: Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get some fresh air. Take a walk around the neighborhood, jog with your dog or toss the ball in the yard with your kids. 2. Play a board games or start a puzzle: Set aside your phone, turn off the news, and gather the family around for a board game. Games and puzzles are a great way to take a break from screens and keep you occ...
I know, we all miss gathering and seeing each other face to face. Having to stay home can be a hardship, but we at the library want all our favorite patrons to stay healthy and happy during these trying times. We may not be able to go to the library, but we want everyone in the community to know that we are still here. Our digital library is always open 24 hours a day. You can borrow eBooks, audio books, comics and even movies from our online apps. You can download the app onto a device or...
Kern County Superintendent of Schools and local school districts recently announced that during the scheduled Spring Break holiday, meal services were still provided Monday through Thursday (April 6 – April 9). No meal services will be held on Good Friday, April 10, and Monday, April 13. Normal daily meal services will resume on Tuesday, April 14. During the first full week of Kern County school closures, approximately 108,000 children were being served two daily meals — lunch and breakfast for the following day — at roughly 80 locations county...
It’s a household essential that’s become as rare as finding the hottest toy at Christmas. Toilet paper flies off store shelves as quickly as it’s stocked, but Union Pacific is working with its customers to move pulp, the raw material tissue mills need for production. It’s one of many paper products that’s seeing an uptick in demand as communities hunker down. “The increased demand is a short-term bump in response to the COVID-19 outbreak,” said John Ivester, director-Industrial Products, Marketing and Sales. “We’re working with our customer...
Adventist Health recently announced it has launched on-demand virtual services which allows doctors to consult with patients remotely using video and audio through a computer or mobile device. Virtual visits can be vital to cope with the growing surge in demand for medical services – and to keep health workers and patients safer. So, instead of sitting in a waiting room, patients can see their doctor using video from their computer or device from home. Providers are using virtual visits to screen for COVID-19 cases, handle routine visits w...
The Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum remains closed due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and in compliance with state and city guidelines. As conditions develop we are reassessing our decision to remain closed, but our focus and commitment is to the safety and welfare of our volunteers (many of whom are high risk) as well as our visitors. In the meantime, however, the Friends of the Tehachapi Depot (FOTD) are planning for our upcoming 10-year anniversary. On June 5, 2010 we opened our doors to...
What is a novel coronavirus? A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. What are the symptoms of coronavirus? Reported illness ranges from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The following symptoms may appear two to 14 days after...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club continues to be active, even at this time of social distancing. Club President Charles White is conducting virtual meetings online. The Board of Directors met recently using Zoom, a remote conferencing service. The Board planned and held a general membership meeting using the same service. The meeting was an opportunity to regroup and build teams to develop action plans. It is important for Democrats to promote their candidates and get out the vote. They plan to contact voters and urge them to vote for Kim...
Tehachapi’s Pride 2020 Planning Committee intends to hold its third annual Tehachapi Pride Picnic as usual this year only as and when circumstances permit. The picnic will once again take place in Philip Marx Central Park on East E Street in Tehachapi. The organizers hope to raise awareness of and build fellowship among the members of Tehachapi’s LGBTQ+ community and their friends, families and allies. Attendees will be requested to bring a picnic lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, chairs or blankets and outdoor games. As usual, this will be a fam...
Question: I am 55 years old and was a money counter in a casino for years. Last year I finally had to stop working due to such severe Duyptren's contracture in both my hands that I am no longer able to open my hands to count money. My doctor is considering amputation of my ring and pinky finger on my right dominate hand. Can I get disability? Answer: According to the Mayoc Clinic, Dupuytren's contracture is a hand deformity that usually develops over years. The condition affects a layer of...
As we continue this modified version of life during the Coronavirus pandemic, it's important to note that we're working on two fronts simultaneously here in the City of Tehachapi. What I mean by that is obviously we're working through a variety of issues as related to COVID-19 and dealing with those on a daily basis. This is work with a variety of partners, our fellow cities, our law enforcement agencies and health care leaders; all of whom are doing incredible work as we adjust to the...
Roslyn Rae Beers (Snyder) passed away on March 20, in Bakersfield at the age of 59. She was fighting cancer but lost the battle to pneumonia. Roslyn was born on Nov. 13, 1960, in Kremmling, Colorado, to Wilma Louise Knox and James Edward Snyder. She was the youngest of four children, Tim Snyder, wife Yolanda; Tom Snyder and Randy Snyder, wife Kim, all of which she was survived by. They lived on a 25-acre farm north of Lamont, but she attended elementary and middle school at Mountain View and...
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) recently launched a campaign called, “SoCalGas CAREs” for customers whose income may have recently changed due to COVID-19 or other reasons. The campaign aims to let customers know of their eligibility to qualify for SoCalGas’ assistance program, California Alternate Rates for Energy or CARE, saving them 20 percent on their monthly natural gas bills. Over the next several weeks, SoCalGas will begin running both social media and television ads promoting the “SoCalGas CAREs” campaign. “SoCalGas is committed...
Social distancing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic has everyone making significant adjustments to daily life, including schools, students and parents. While the virtual classroom is not new, few traditional K-12 schools have entered that realm on a large scale basis. Recently, Heritage Oak School in Tehachapi stepped up to the plate in the virtual classroom space to accommodate their families during this time to ensure all of their students continue to learn for the remainder of the school...
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I can’t really answer which one they are for you but I can say that they are certainly different times. The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is taking a different approach to connecting with our members. One of the best things about Rotary, and our club in particular, is that we are a very social group. We start our meetings by mingling and shaking hands. This is such a strong tradition that should you forget or miss shaking anyone’s hand you could be issued a fine. So how do we deal with our cur...
Students enrolled at the Mojave River Academy are thriving and learning new skills as a result of the State mandates issued regarding temporary school furloughs. Students are accessing the regular independent study sessions through Google Hangouts. According to Dr. Matt Ross, the center administrator, even the younger students are successfully completing and uploading their assignments and participating in the online interactive sessions, along with some of their parents. The Academy center located at 20948 Sage Lane in Tehachapi is closed,...
Time on your hands? Read the hi-speed rail Tehachapi segment EIR. The California High-Speed Rail Authority has extended the public review period and hearing for the Bakersfield to Palmdale Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). The review period has been extended to April 28. The public hearing, scheduled for April 23, will be a virtual format. To view the contents of the Draft EIR/EIS, visit the website www.hsr.ca.gov. This 70-mile Bakersfield to Palmdale...
Betty O'Halloran has lived in Tehachapi since 1988. Before retiring 10 years ago, she worked under Winfred Hammonds as a nurse at Tehachapi Hospital. Thinking of those working during the pandemic Betty said, "They are in my mind everyday. Even though I retired 10 years ago they are still my soul colleagues and I feel deeply for them. We can't even imagine what they are going through. They are making extreme sacrifices." Betty felt like she had to do something and had a sign made saluting our hea...
The Edwards Air Force Base Flight Test Museum will open in December 2020. It is moving from its 8,500-square-foot space on base to a new 75,000-square-foot location just outside the West Gate located in the Rosamond area. There will be more space for the current aircraft collection, plus a STEM Education Center, which will focus on youth education. The new location will also allow for easier public access. The new museum is going to be very interactive. The STEM Education Center promises to...
Following government recommendations that people wear face masks whenever out and about, many Tehachapi residents are now keeping themselves busy by making face masks. Some are making masks for themselves, their families and friends while others are making them to be donated to nonprofits, health providers and anyone else who needs them. Four ladies from Bear Valley Springs, Rhonda Brady, Cathy Criger, Lyn Mazie and Annette Shepherd have been working as a group, but from their own homes. It...
