Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District honored our fallen military personnel on May 27 at Philip Marx Central Park. A large crowd gathered to remember those who have given their lives for our freedoms. Photos were displayed of fallen service members. Police Chief Richard Standridge, who had served in the United States Navy, was the guest speaker....
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I recently met with Amber Mitchell, one of the partners who purchased our beloved theater. Amber, along with her partner Lorena Semerenko and their husbands, are working hard to get the Hitching Post Theater, 201 S. Green St., ready for a grand re-opening on June 15 at 2 p.m. They have remodeled the bathrooms, addressing a community request to make them a bit more spacious. Additionally, they have switched from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products. New carpet and fresh paint have really made the theater...
The City of Tehachapi is excited to announce the grand opening of Valley Park, 704 W. Valley Blvd., on Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m. The community is invited to attend the ceremony, which will include a ribbon cutting, the opportunity for kids to put their handprints in concrete, a giveaway of 200 soccer balls and free soccer clinics from THS Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams. The park includes a 5-A-Side soccer field, landscaping, shade trees, benches, bicycle racks, picnic tables and parking....
The City of Tehachapi invites the community to the new season of the Tehachapi Farmers Market, which kicked off Thursday, June 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. on S. Green Street. The event this year has a larger footprint than years past, featuring more than 50 vendors, live music, unique entertainment and games. This family-friendly event will take place every Thursday until Aug. 29. The full list of vendors and schedule of musicians is now published on the City's website at www.liveupte...
Custom mirrors that bring the outdoors in! Whether it's the bathroom, bedroom or entry, these timeless mirrors can have live edges in or out, and be created in any size for any room. As usual, you can also customize with initials, logos or a personalized design, at no additional cost. For more information (and visuals) visit www.mountaindogmillworks.com or call us (661) 972-9095....
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce's annual Job Fair is coming up on June 22! It will be an opportunity for job seekers to find the perfect business to work for and join a team that is a perfect fit. It is also a chance for local businesses to interview potential employees and grow their teams. The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce will be offering assistance to job seekers beforehand, helping with resume building and practicing interview skills. There will be breakfast, coffee and lu...
On June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m., Lelia Kleiman will conduct glass art classes at the Tehachapi Arts Center. Students will have the opportunity to work with an experienced glass artist and learn techniques to create their own glass artifacts. Students will have their choice to create their own fused glass project or copy one of three designs by our own glass fusion expert, Leila. The cost of the class is $35. Students must pre-enroll for the classes in order to attend. Pre-enrollment is required to e...
Announcing the Adult Day Health Center’s FREE Visitors Day all Summer long between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (program hours). A free breakfast and lunch will be served. Be apart of the full program for the day to see if ADHC is right for you or your loved ones at 123 W. F St., Tehachapi, (661) 863-9998....
As your electric bill continues to grow, we can get you a new roof and solar panels for the same monthly price, with back up batteries! That’s right, no more high electric bills, no more peak hours and a new 30-50 year roof plus solar panels with back up batteries that you own. Zero down and financing as low as 3.99%. Scan the QR code in our ad on this page to get your custom report, or go to www.getsolartoday.energy and scroll down to click on the three easy steps that will explain the process and how easy it is to save money. Call owner D...
Phoenix Pharms Owner, Jacqueline Meadows, wanted to grow food that she could share with her community that is nutritious down to the cellular level. A lot of change has made its way into households on how to get rid of toxins in our lives. She grows microgreens to provide highly nutritious, toxic-free and clean food. They are extremely easy to add to your meals and can be eaten every day, or a few days a week to get a wide variety of vitamins and macro/micro elements. Phoenix Pharms will be...
Are you ready? As we head into summer we here at Karl's Hardware in Tehachapi want to remind you to be prepared. With our first heatwave fast approaching we want to make sure you are not stuck in the HEAT. It seems the first heatwave of the season leaves us scrambling, no pun intended, to find the things we need so we can cool down. The swamp cooler, that we so hastily covered at the first sign of winter, probably needs a tune up. Stop into the store, and one of our knowledgeable staff members...
A plumbing leak can quickly escalate from a minor inconvenience to a major disaster, causing significant damage to your home and possessions. Knowing how to handle an emergency leak can save you hundreds of dollars in repair costs and prevent extensive water damage. Here are some crucial steps to take if you encounter a plumbing leak, brought to you by John The Plumber. 1. Know your main water shut-off valve The first and most important step in any plumbing emergency is to stop the flow of...
If my dad had not been my dad, I would have been blessed to have just known him. It seemed everyone loved my dad and children adored him. We called him the baby whisperer because whenever there was a fussy baby at a gathering the baby would be handed to my dad to deal with. In a matter of minutes, the cranky baby would become a cooing giggling baby. In fact, when our friends were up with their very fussy 8-month-old, they were reluctant to leave her with my folks as we went to a meeting. Our fri...
The community responded enthusiastically to the yard sale at the Errea House. Many people donated items to sell, and even more people came to buy. The Tehachapi Heritage League, which operates the Tehachapi Museum and the Errea House, is dependent on fundraisers and donations to maintain these facilities. Dixie Coutant, who spearheaded the yard sale, expressed appreciation to the many docents who worked to make the sale a success and for those who donated and bought items. Tehachapi Heritage...
On May 25, officers from the Tehachapi Police Department were dispatched to 400 Tucker Rd. (Walmart) to investigate a report of grand theft from the business. Walmart employees described the suspects and suspect vehicle to responding officers. Officers located the suspect vehicle in the 1100 block of West Tehachapi Boulevard. The suspects contacted were identified as Kenneth Tyrone Thomas (43), Stephanie Ann Morgan (36), Shantel Denise Taylor (29), Malaysia Rene Coleman (40) and Ingrid Darasha...
Soon a new rule will take effect that will dramatically change the way the Social Security Administration (the "Administration") looks at disability for certain individuals. These changes will reduce the burden on individuals applying for disability by allowing them to focus on the most current and relevant information about their past work. What does this mean exactly? Well, the Administration has long held that if an individual is capable of their past work, they are not disabled for work...
Summer is a busy time of year as kids are out of school and many events and activities are happening around Kern County. There are steps we all can take to prevent medical emergencies in our daily lives, in and around our homes. This June, Public Health will release weekly health and safety tips to empower families to have a happy and safe summer! As we move into triple digit temperatures this weekend, Public Health urges residents to protect themselves. Heat poses a substantial health risk,...
If you know what a huckleberry is, you are mighty lucky! Smaller than a blueberry, a luscious dark purple when ripe, they are sweet with a hint of wildness. Huckleberries are found growing in the Pacific Northwest along mountain slopes, in forests, around lakes and are almost impossible to grow commercially. So they remain wild and free for the picking. At elevations above 5,000 feet, competition for a ripe huckleberry in late July into August is intense. Equally relished by both man and bear...
Many car owners have come across the term "vehicle recall" in one form or another, whether hearing about a recall on the news or actually receiving a recall notice in the mail. Typically, vehicle recalls are issued over safety concerns that may lead to injury if not repaired. However, recalls can also be issued for reasons other than safety problems, such as when a vehicle fails to meet federal emission standards. Emissions are the chemical by-products of the internal combustion process that pow...
The month of May was full of excitement as hundreds of residents combed the area riddling out clues and looking for hidden businesses. A thrilling competition was born between the top 15 teams, as they raced to see who could get to each location first. In the end, there could only be one ultimate winner, but everyone seemed to enjoy learning about places they had never seen or experiencing things they never thought they would find in Tehachapi. Sixteen local businesses and locations were...
Temperatures are rising and many Kern County families try to beat the heat with backyard swimming parties and taking trips to the beach or other recreational bodies of water. When in and around water, children must always be kept in sight of a responsible adult. Drownings can happen quickly and silently, so there is no room for error. Designate a Water Watcher to supervise children during water activities. This Water Watcher wears a lanyard that can rotate between adults to ensure that someone...
Kern County Public Works, in partnership with Caltrans’ District 9, will be hosting a Clean California Tire Drop Off Day on Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until capacity is reached), for residents to drop off tires* FREE of charge at the following Kern County Disposal Sites: Ridgecrest Landfill 3301 W. Bowman Rd., Ridgecrest, California. Boron Landfill 11400 Boron Ave., Boron, California. Mojave-Rosamond Landfill 400 Silver Queen Rd., Mojave, California. Tehachapi Landfill 12001 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, California. Here a...
Mortgage down payment assistance programs in California are designed to help first-time homebuyers or low- to moderate-income buyers afford a home. These programs can significantly reduce the financial barriers to homeownership by providing grants, low-interest loans or forgivable loans to cover some or all of the down payment and sometimes closing costs. Here's an overview of how these programs work and why you might consider using them: Types of Down Payment Assistance Grants: Some programs of...
Last month we examined the wellness wheel, a visual representation of seven dimensions of wellness. The categories promote self-evaluation and ways to enhance overall quality of life while focusing on living a life of meaning and purpose, adopting a balanced lifestyle, and reaching your full potential. Now we shall explore the physical dimension of the wellness wheel, which includes physical activity, nutrition, sleep hygiene and self-care. Eating healthy, regular meals and staying hydrated can...
