Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Sometimes things just don't work like you planned. I think with all that has happened this year, we all know that. When we decided to close the ranch for a year we had no clue this would happen. We just wanted to create a better ranch for the animals and a better experience for you. We worked really hard in 2019 to make that happen despite torrential rain, freezing snow, horrific winds and more recently, extreme heat. Heading up to April, everyone involved was so excited and proud of the work...
"Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary." – Chinese Proverb When you think of tea, what comes to mind? Do you picture the Queen of England enjoying an afternoon cup of tea and crumpets? Do you see an ice cold glass of sweet tea or picture a steaming mug warming cold hands? Do you think about the health benefits of tea? If you haven't, you should. Tea, especially green tea, has long been touted as having a positive impact on your health and well-being. Rare is the person wh...
We here at the Tehachapi Library have missed you! But the good news is we are starting a phased reopening that will begin early June! Our services will be a little different, but you'll be able to get books again as soon as June 17. If you have any books still out feel free to put them in our drop box, but the due dates have all been extended to July 2 to give everyone time to get their items back. Starting Wednesday, June 3 you will be able to call us at the branch, and we will help you with re...
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the City of Tehachapi will be making modifications to its annual Independence Day celebrations as currently festivals and large gatherings are not permitted in the State of California as a result of COVID-19. In keeping with tradition however, the City of Tehachapi, in association with Zambelli Fireworks and sponsor sPower, will be producing a fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m. originating from the Tehachapi Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4th. With...
Moments after the last notes of "Taps" fade away from a lone bugler, you can hear the "ka-KER-ker" calling of nearby California quail. Two men in spotless military uniforms remove the American flag from a silver casket, triangle-fold it, and present it to a grieving relative. The honor guard is dismissed. From the lower branches of a big valley oak, the liquid warble of a meadowlark drifts upward. Another funeral service has ended at Bakersfield National Cemetery, tucked serenely into the rollin...
On the evening of May 22 locals gathered for a community created "cruise in" with every kind of car and truck you could think of cruising up and down Tehachapi Blvd. Sounds like a fun way to socialize from the comfort and safety of your ride. Word on the street is this is going to be a regular thing on Friday nights throughout the summer. You can join in with your ride or bring your lawn chair and watch a car show go rolling by. This is a community created event, AKA no one is in charge, so be...
With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the country that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The nonprofit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues. “Just as it is recommended that people stay active during this time of social distancing, your car should get some activity as well,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “If your vehicle sits idle for too l...
Houchin Community Blood Bank's Yessica Diaz-Conti joined the latest podcast to talk about the importance of blood donations during the COVID-19 crisis. Diaz-Conti shares a personal story about a critical blood donation recently in Kern County. In addition, where the donations of blood, platelets and plasma are used. The next blood drive will take place Thursday, June 18 from 2-6 p.m. adjacent to the Farmer's Market in Downtown Tehachapi. The City of Tehachapi has hosted five blood drives since...
Since 1964, the California Turtle and Tortoise Club (CTTC) has been promoting and facilitating the care and adoption of native and non-native turtle species. The Ridgecrest CTTC Chapter has worked in the local community to advance awareness and familiarize children and adults alike with the natural world around them. The club recently established a new scholarship at Cerro Coso Community College for students interested in the environmental and biological sciences. The California Turtle and Tortoise Club scholarship is available to a graduating...
Demonstrators started to assemble shortly after noon on Tuesday, June 2. An estimated two dozen people appeared with signs and loud chants calling for justice. Many of the cars passing by honked or shouted their approval. It was all very peaceful. The Tehachapi Police Department had additional law enforcement resources stationed throughout the evening but were not needed....
When the last book in the Harry Potter series was published, readers wondered what J.K. Rowling would write next. She said she was doing something completely different and had already started. She said it was nothing like Harry Potter. Then she hinted at a children’s fairy tale. That was the last we heard of it, till now. During the time between, Rowling kept busy raising her young family. In her spare time she did manage to write a gritty novel in typical British style. Quite droll. Plain t...
George and I watched “Crip Camp” on Netflix recently. Boy, did that bring back memories! My daughter Barbie and I experienced a very similar camp experience during that same era (early 1970s), and the behavior of all involved was very similar, too. All campers were severely disabled. Many in our country at that time were not interested in making life livable for disabled people. The camp counselors at both camps were young “hippie” types. I was called by the camp director in early July and ask...
The Tehachapi Police Department has received numerous reports regarding protests in the Tehachapi Area and continue to investigate threats of rioters and looters coming to the Tehachapi Area. With that, numerous citizens and business owners have inquired as to what measures they should take to secure their property. The Tehachapi Police Department HAS NOT requested the assistance of armed citizens in response to these protests and would ask that private citizens refrain from engaging in...
Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County), Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Transportation, released a video of his closing statements during the recent Committee on Transportation oversight hearing for the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) Authority’s 2020 Business Plan. The Business Plan proposes to use all remaining HSR funds (approximately $5 billion) to build a HSR line between Merced and Bakersfield. The total cost of this 171 mile segment from Merced to Bakersfield is projected to c...
Work is continuing on the Transfer Station. The station was closed for three days to allow for trenching and cable runs for the new access system. The system will require an access sticker on your vehicle, and will only allow authorized vehicles to open the gate. This will help eliminate unauthorized dumping at the site. Green waste will be placed on the ground in the north east corner of the site, chipped by the CSD staff and loaded into a 50 yard bin. It appears the District will be able to...
During the past few days, I have been going through some of my old emails and aviation articles that I wrote almost 20 years ago. I ran across an interesting email exchange with a Marine veteran who was stationed here at Marine Corps Air Station Mojave during World War II. I'm so glad I printed them out. It was really fun to read them again and stir the memories. Some of you may have known Tehachapi resident Col. Bruce Porter, USMC (ret.), author of "Ace, A Marine Night-Fighter Pilot in World...
Happy 50th Birthday, Bear Valley Springs! That's right. Our community is now 50 years old and counting. In the late 1960s, Justin Dart had a vision of this valley as a great getaway community for people from the city, and at the start, that's what he thought it would be – a recreational community for people to visit on weekends and holidays. But, somehow, along the way, families started to move in and retirees thought this would be a great place for fulltime residence. Now, here we are, 50 years...
How long can the COVID-19 virus live on surfaces? Studies are complete on how the virus survives on surfaces ranging from cardboard to granite, and so far, each study has reached differing conclusions. But the current best guess is 72 to 96 hours on nonporous surfaces like glass, plastic and aluminum. You know, the stuff all our gadgets are made from. The CDC reports that it may be possible to contract COVID-19 after touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching your nose or...
Huntington Disease (HD) is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by progressively worsening motor, cognitive, behavioral and psychiatric symptoms. HD is caused by a mutation of the Huntington gene called a "CAG repeat expansion." The mutation results in gradual neuronal degeneration in the basal ganglia of the brain, and progresses to involve other regions of the brain responsible for coordination of movements, thoughts and emotions. Neuronal degeneration causes diffuse...
The American Legion Auxiliary with assistance of The Loop newspaper and the Tehachapi News will again be collecting photos of local, currently active duty military personnel for the 4th of July. Due to COVID-19, there will be no activities at the park this year and no Wall of Valor. The photos instead will be included in the July 1 Tehachapi News and a video of the photographs will be posted on the American Legion Auxiliary 221 Tehachapi Facebook page, as well as the American Legion Post 221...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC. The recent market volatility has affected just about everybody's financial and investment situations – so, if you were planning to retire soon, will it still be possible? Of course, the answer depends somewhat on your employment situation. With so many people's jobs being affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, your retirement plans may also have been thrown into confusion. But...
The Tehachapi Police Foundation recently donated $3,500 to the Tehachapi Police Department for the purchase of outdoor emergency lighting equipment for use by the patrol and investigative staff. The Police Department is frequently tasked with conducting crime scene investigations and searches during hours of darkness which require mobile outdoor lighting sources. The Tehachapi Police Foundation recognized the need for this equipment and quickly stepped in to provide all the funding. This very...
For the last 15 years, Tehachapi has partnered with the Kern County Community Program Department to receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from HUD funds to be used for projects that will eliminate blight and blighting influences, and benefit families and neighborhoods in the low to moderate income range as defined by HUD. The agreement is for three years and needed to be approved by June 19 to continue the program. At their June 1 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council voted...
Kern County Department of Public Health Services is reminding everyone to protect themselves from extremely hot temperatures. Extreme heat poses a substantial health risk, especially for vulnerable populations including young children, the elderly, those with chronic diseases or disabilities and pregnant women. Heat-related illness includes: cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and death. Warning signs of heat-related illnesses may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache and nausea. Vomiting, paleness, tiredness and dizziness...
I'm currently in the middle of packing and purging, and sorting and tossing, and consequently I can't help but think about a theme I've visited before: how I just have too much stuff. Every box I go through makes me think of an old Henry David Thoreau (of "Walden" fame) story that goes like this: Thoreau was walking through Concord one day when he saw a man carrying an enormous pack on his back, wading through the mud. Thoreau felt sorry for the guy when he learned that the man was carrying...
