Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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As many of The Loop newspaper readers know, we share our county with a variety of wildlife residents, including bears, bobcats and mountain lions. There have recently been several reports of mountain lion sightings, some confirmed and some not, in various areas of the county. Mountain lions living in Kern County is certainly nothing new. They have been here forever, long before we were. While some residents may fear there is some sort of "explosion" in the lion populations, experts with the...
At their June 22 meeting, the Board of the Tehachapi Unified School District honored four Tehachapi High School graduating seniors. Three of the honorees were THS co-valedictorians for the year 2020-21. They were chosen for their GPA for grades 9 -12, their AP classes and other activities. Rebecca Carol graduated with an overall GPA of 4.3953. She was in the top 10 students at THS for all four years. Rebecca played basketball, was a Mathlete, played the cello and was Vice President of the Safe S...
On June 12, Tehachapi Martial Arts Center hosted the 15th Annual Combat Hapkido Seminar. Combat Hapkido also known as the "Science of Self-Defense," was developed by Grandmaster John Pellegrini in 1990. The annual event is hosted by Grandmaster Ivan Jadric (with over 55 years of martial arts training, Grandmaster in Combat Hapkido and Taekwondo) and Maria Jadric (black belt in Taekwondo, third Dan in Combat Hapkido). Grandmaster and Maria Jadric founded Tehachapi Martial Arts Center in 1991 and...
Check out Tehachapi Natural Market's selection of metal sculptures of quails and dogs, by local crafter Monica's Junk Iron, before they are long gone! They have a delightful and realistic silhouette – decorate your yard and line your fence with an adorable family of quail. Tehachapi Natural Market takes great pride in showcasing local artisan's works. There's always a creative vibe flowing through the market, and the inventory is constantly evolving and inspired. Don't forget, summertime is t...
As previously speculated, Kris Krempien was recently named head coach of the Tehachapi Warriors football program, taking over for departing Doug DeGeer after three seasons and a COVID-cancellation. Krempien came to Tehachapi over three years ago after a successful stint as head coach of Rosamond High School, a journey that included a CIF Southern Section finals appearance. As fate would have it, he came to Tehachapi searching for a chance to be an assistant coach, which he was for one season;...
The Wild Wind Riders are an Equestrian Drill Team consisting of young ladies and gentlemen from Tehachapi and the surrounding area that are drawn together by their love of horses and a strong desire to entertain and demonstrate their skilled horsemanship. Currently, the riders range in age from nine to 19 years old and they have been working together since February to bring smiles to your faces. The team members and their ages are- Abby Sturn, 19; Hannah Ennis, 18; Mikayla Bever, 16; Jessie...
At the first of two meetings held on June 21 at the BeeKay Theatre, the Tehachapi City Council approved the nearly 80-page, $27.4 million balanced budget for the year 2021-22. The approved budget also addressed projected fiscal years through 2025-26. Included in the budget were all operating funds within the City including the General Fund, enterprise funds such as Water, Sewer, Airport, Transit and Refuse and Capital Project funds. Particular challenges to the budget were created for the City b...
Customers, visitors, tourists returning to Tehachapi The first six months of 2021 have shown an increase in traffic once again to the City of Tehachapi. According to City partner Placer AI, there have been an estimated 168,000 additional customers to the city limits compared to this same period from a year ago. Of those customers, many have returned on multiple occasions as well, showing a recovery of sorts from the pandemic-restricted movement in 2020. This is a promising trend for local...
That’s right, Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District now has the option of Tall Tots and Tater Tots classes! Our Tater Tots class is for ages 3 to 4, and Tall Tots class is for ages 4 to 5 (must be 5 before March 2). With our integrated curriculum, themes and field trips, whether it is their first year in preschool or if they are preparing for kindergarten, we have a class perfectly fit for them. Classes can be doubled for Tater Tots to make full days. Through fun filled activities, the T...
The Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club will be celebrating democracy at their annual picnic on Sunday, July 18, 4 to 7 p.m. at Phillip Marx Central Park. Everyone is welcome. Please bring chairs for your own usage. The picnic will be a pot luck. The TMD Club will provide the main course (meat). It will be appreciated if participants, who are able, bring either a side dish, appetizer, salad or dessert. Bring your own drinks also (no alcohol). Activities will include speeches from selected Kern Democratic elected officials, music and country...
After a long, hot day, a cool breeze blows up from the Kern River making evenings a fantastic time to visit the animals at the California Living Museum. Guests can enjoy Twilight at CALM on July 10, 17, 24, 31; and Aug. 7, 14 and 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Central California Children’s Railroad will run from 5 to 7:45 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and dine with the animals. Twilight at CALM visitors will receive a reduced admission of $8 for adults; $4 for children (3-12 years old). As always, there is no charge for CALM m...
The City of Tehachapi will host the All-American 4th of July Festival on Sunday, July 4, resuming the festivities after cancelation in 2020. This year’s festival, as has been the case since 2018, will once again be presented by AES Clean Energy. The festivities at Philip Marx Central Park will kick off with the All-American 5K hosted by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District beginning from the southwest corner of the park at 7 a.m. Runners and the public are then invited to the Ed G...
WILL. Preparing a will has long been a fundamental building block of any estate plan. With a properly drafted will, you can arrange for your estate to be distributed and administered according to your wishes. In your will you can: • Appoint an executor to manage your estate through the probate process. • Appoint a guardian for your minor children or disabled beneficiaries. • Make specific bequests of property or assets to specific beneficiaries. • Designate assets to be placed in trust for fam...
Melissa Ann Fowler, 52, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 11. Melissa was born April 26, 1969 in Lancaster to Ted and Jean Fowler. She graduated from Quartz Hill High School in 1987. She then attended cosmetology school to become a manicurist. She worked as a manicurist in Lancaster and the central coast where she developed many loving relationships with her clients over the course of more than 30 years. As a young girl, Melissa loved playing softball, was active in 4-H, loved riding...
The City of Tehachapi has announced the Live Stream of the 4th of July Fireworks Show via Facebook Live starting at 9 p.m. from the Tehachapi Airport. It can be viewed on the City of Tehachapi Facebook page @CityOfTehachapi. “I am just so proud of our city, our community members, and on this day every year we can come together and celebrate America. Last year’s show was scheduled, then cancelled and then we put it on at the last minute due to the rapidly changing rules being put in place by the State of California and COVID-19. I want to sha...
Have A Heart Humane Society is offering free microchips for your family dog(s) from now until July 3. Bring your dog in to Rescued Treasures, 1121 W. Valley Blvd., Tehachapi (next door to Radio Shack) to get a free microchip in case your pet gets frightened during 4th of July fireworks, whether it is a sanctioned pyrotechnics display or a neighbor who sets off firecrackers. One dog in five goes missing or gets frightened during fireworks and gets lost. Make sure your pet gets home to you! We are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4...
For more than a decade, inflation has been essentially dormant. In recent months, though, economists have expected an uptick but were still surprised by the sharp jump in the April Consumer Price Index (CPI), which rose 4.2 percent from a year ago. As an investor, what can you expect if we do enter a more inflationary environment? First, it's useful to understand the main causes of the recent spike in prices. Part of the explanation is simply a result of increased economic activity in the spring...
Charlene "Charlie" Gayle Smith, age 65, of Tehachapi, passed away on Sunday, June 20 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones. Charlene and her husband, Jon had recently relocated to Ohio. She was born October 27, 1955, in Bakersfield to Charlie T. "Tom" and Juanita Vestal Wall. Charlie married Jon Vincent Smith in July 2001, and he survives along with their children: Alicia (Carlos) Hernandez and Farrah (Coby) Shumay of Tehachapi; Clifford "Kalup" (Desiree) Quinton...
Recreational Swim Cost: $5 (cash or check only) Punch cards available for $40 (10 punches). Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Lap Swim Ages: 14+ Cost: $5 (cash or check only) Punch cards available for $40 (10 punches). Days & Times: Monday-Friday, 5-7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7-9 p.m. Shallow Water Aerobics Ages: 16+ Cost: $5 (cash or check only) Punch cards available for $40 (10 punches). Days & Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Deep Water Aerobics...
The Tehachapi Loop, our world renowned railroad landmark, draws thousands of visitors annually. The present viewing area is inadequate to accommodate the vast number of visitors that come every year. To address the situation, Friends of the Depot (FOTD) has embarked on a project to build a viewing platform that enlarges the existing viewing site. In September 2020 the Friends of the Depot began a campaign to raise $100,000 to build the much-needed viewing platform. Potential donors were...
As a child (and even as an adult), I have loved Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Disneyland. Found in Fantasyland along with Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and “up up and awayyyyy!” Peter Pan, situated directly across from the big carousel with King Arthur’s sword wedged into a big stone tempting passerbys, one can jump into one of Mr. Toad’s favorite cars. Riding through adventures with Mole, Rat and Badger, you are chased by cops and end at what looks like a disastrous collision with a train. But have...
Gillian Kingsley grew up in England, but moved to Tehachapi from Northern California right before Christmas 2020. Gillian, who works remotely as a part-time counselor at Sozo, a ministry of Bethel Church in Redding, began writing her newly released book, "The Adventures of Deborah and Kite at the Big River" in the spring of 2017. She finished writing the book, which is the first in a series, last year. "Writing part-time while working and living life, it took me until the summer of the COVID...
What does an oil change do and why is it important to get one as a part of routine maintenance? Something as simple as an oil change might not seem critical to keeping your car running, but neglecting your oil can cause big problems. Here’s why you need to make sure you get an oil change at the manufacturer’s recommended intervals. With summer travel here, you will want to make certain your oil is in good shape before departing on that road trip. What does an oil change do? There’s a difference between adding oil and changing oil. If you check...
The City of Tehachapi launched its podcast TehachaPod in March of 2020 hoping to reach our commuting community. After learning 65 percent of the working Tehachapi population were commuting to either Bakersfield or the Antelope Valley, a decision was made to explore podcasting. Podcasts have quickly become the new form of customized radio for this generation. TehachaPod launched its first episode with a Public Safety Power Shutoff show that originated from a town hall meeting with Senator...
Tehachapi Composite Squadron 46 has been busy recruiting and equipping new cadets and future leaders. Over the past year our cadets have continually inspired us with their resilience and willingness to serve the community they live in. These cadets had to pass rigorous examinations that included leadership, aerospace education, drill and physical fitness. They have continuously exhibited an understanding of Civil Air Patrol's core values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect....
