Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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When Jack Sprague was 7 years old, he and his dog got caught in a downpour in a portion of Sand Canyon at the eastern end of the Tehachapi Valley, and together they sat out the rainstorm inside a rock shelter that bore numerous ancient Kawaiisu (Nuwä) Indian pictographs painted on the ceiling. The boy and his dog spent a couple of hours in the shallow cave. Jack never forgot the experience and the impression it made on him. That was in 1966, and Jack grew up to have an abiding fascination with...
My best friend Martin and I were both in the Army during World War II – he was in the European Theater and I got sent to the South Pacific, stationed in both Papua New Guinea and later in the Philippines. Martin was in Italy, Germany and Southern France. While he was there, he encountered members of the 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team, which was known as the "Go For Broke" regiment. The officers were primarily Caucasian, but all of the enlisted men in the 442nd were Nisei, which is the J...
I went to work at the Tehachapi Post Office one morning a few years ago, and pretty soon one of the other workers came in and said there was a bobcat underneath one of the cars in the employee parking lot. Most of the other workers were kinda scared and were peering out from the doorway, which was silly because bobcats don't normally attack people, unless they're trapped. I went outside because I wanted to get a better look. It was obviously a young one, and the bobcat was more alarmed than the...
I was definitely a surprise to my folks when my mother became pregnant with me – she was 38 years old and daddy was 50. They lived in Old Kernville, long before the dam was built and Lake Isabella flooded the site where the town had been. My father's first wife had died in childbirth, as did their newborn son. Five years later, he married my mother and they also lost a son who was 17 days old, and my mother had a series of miscarriages, so they gave up and adopted my brother Henry. Then 10 years...
On July 4, it seems there were more than fireworks lighting up the Tehachapi skies. People were asking each other if they had seen the very bright lights over Double Mountain, Tehachapi Mountain, Stallion Springs, Bear Valley Springs and town. It’s been many years since I watched lights pulse at the tops of mountains and come tumbling down the hillsides. Lights dazzling my eyes and imagination. I therefore dedicate this book review to unexplained phenomena. As a child, it was the story of ...
Hello fellow thespians, artisans and parents. Boy we are going through some trying times, to say the least. But, as always, the show must go on, and I am excited to announce our plans to help bring a little joy to your child’s life. Free virtual musical available now “The Show Must Go Online!” is a free show, created by our Theatre Creator Kids, that you can watch from home. The show requires registration to view. Please check it out to see just how much fun we are still having, even while...
Part one: The valley, surrounded by mountains and hillsides, sits high above the desert to the east and above a large fertile valley to the west. A vibrant community lives here. Mysteries live here. There is a mystery of lights in the night skies. Julia stands at her kitchen sink looking out the window into the darkness. She watches a small red dot first zoom across the sky, then stop suddenly and hover for over a minute. Then it moves at an impossible speed totally out of sight before she can blink her eyes. Lylah lays in her bed most nights,...
In these uncertain times, created by the passage of Public Service Power Shutoff (PSPS), there is a new service now available in the Tehachapi area. Generators On The Go is a mobile, portable, rental generator service. At a time when your local power company can turn off your power whenever it sees fit, leaving you to deal with lack of heat, water and hundreds of dollars in spoiled food, there is now a local company that can help. Generators On The Go can now provide Tehachapi residents with...
On Thursday, July 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) will be joining forces again with the City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD) on a community-wide blood drive. Since the COVID-19 crisis began these three organizations have worked together on two community-wide blood drives each month beginning in March. Tehachapi residents have been donating blood consistently helping local hospitals meet the need for blood. Donors can also...
We didn't want a dog. So when Ben came home from his 6 a.m. run in Griffith Park on a foggy, Monday morning with a dog, we hoped to find its owners. When Ben came into the bedroom and showed me this dog, who was standing on the patio outside our bedroom, I said to him, "That is the most beautiful dog I have ever seen - what kind of dog is that?" I was uttering the exact words that hundreds of family, friends and complete strangers would utter for the next 12 years. That day, because the dog had...
Summer is here at Twisted Sisters Revival! Boutique, and we're open for business! Twisted Sisters Revival! Boutique is located at 20300 Valley Blvd., Ste. F in Tehachapi....
As the number of COVID-19 cases began to skyrocket in March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The legislation may make it easier for Americans to access money in their retirement plans, temporarily waiving the 10 percent early-withdrawal penalty and increasing the amount they could borrow. Understanding these new guidelines and the other rules for loans and early withdrawals may help you determine if they are appropriate options during a...
We are not open for activities as of yet, and we’re not sure when that will be, so be safe. We are still taking care of our seniors who receive meals on wheels; we deliver a hot meal Monday through Friday. You can also pick up a box lunch at the center between 11 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. Call a day in advance to place your order; use this number (661) 822-6255. The correct address for sending in your dues or making a donation is P.O. Box 2056, Tehachapi, CA 93581. Social distance, wear a mask, be safe....
Recently reintroduced endangered California condors continue to reoccupy parts of their historic range, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and adjacent foothills. Condors were spotted atop Moro Rock, a popular hiking destination in Sequoia National Park, in late May. They are back to the towering trees and cliffs of the parks after being absent for nearly 50 years. “Condors were consistently seen throughout the parks until the late 1970s. Observations became increasingly rare throughout the latter portion of the century as the...
Rite Aid continues to expand its COVID-19 testing capacity with the addition of 161 drive-through testing locations as of July 16 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rite Aid’s COVID-19 testing sites will now span coast-to-coast, which includes the addition of locations in Bakersfield, Calif. Similar to Rite Aid’s existing drive-through locations, the new sites will utilize self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists, and will operate Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and...
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. These tumors can develop anywhere in your nervous system, including your brain, spinal cord and nerves. NF2 is usually diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. NF2 results from changes (mutations) in the NF2 gene. The NF2 gene regulates the production of a protein that functions as a tumor suppressor. In more than half of individuals with NF2, the disorder is caused by spontaneous (new) mutations...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC. If you were to inherit a large sum of money, what would you do with it? The question may not be hypothetical, especially if you are in the millennial, Gen X or Gen Z demographic groups. That's because the baby boomers – often referred to as the richest generation in history – are poised to transfer some $30 trillion in assets over the next few decades, according to the con...
At the July 14 School Board meeting, Superintendent Stacey Larson-Iverson presented three possible pathways for reopening Tehachapi schools on Aug. 12. A blended A/B Model would include a modified school schedule to be combined with online learning. The two possible patterns presented suggested two days of on campus instruction with three days of virtual instruction or four days on campus with the following week distance learning. Still being considered is five days a week of distance learning...
With many people spending more time at home, many (myself included), have found themselves bringing a new pet into their lives. For me it was another kitten. It's always exciting bringing home a new furry friend, but if you have other pets, careful introductions can help to smooth the way toward harmonious merging of pets. I'll share a few tips on what I've learned from my readings and past experiences. First, it's good to start slow. You want to make everyone as comfortable as possible. Set...
Going through a box of old papers, I found this poem that my mother had cut out from some newsletter and saved. No author credit, no publication credit, but an incredibly important and timely message: Children learn what they live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be...
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and state of California’s request for essential services such as banks and credit unions to remain open, effective Monday, July 6, Valley Strong Credit Union branches will continue to serve in the following capacities: • Delano, Downtown, Mt. Vernon, Panama, River Run and Tehachapi will continue to offer full service, with continued protections in place to safeguard team members and the community. • Artisan, Buena Vista, Ming, and Town & Country branc...
Greenbriar Capital is very pleased to announce that Greenbriar has executed an initial Master Sales and Marketing Agreement with Keller Williams Forward Living and its CEO to market and sell each unit of its $400 million, 1,000-unit Sage Ranch sustainable subdivision in Southern California upon approval by the California Department of Real Estate. The 1,000-unit Sage Ranch sustainable subdivision is located 90 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the scenic Tehachapi Valley, a 40-minute drive from...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra has worked out a plan to re-open its concert schedule, which has been halted by safety concerns related to the COVID-19 virus. The first of six concerts will be Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Country Oaks Baptist Church. The concert will be presented in two parts. Wind and horn instruments, which release hot, moist air that can reach an audience, will play outdoors, followed by the strings playing inside the auditorium. "The show will open outdoors at approximately...
Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club has new officers, but it had to be done via a Zoom meeting. The Club has been unable to have regular meetings since COVID-19 changed the world. They continue to wonder and debate when in-person meetings can resume. Charles White was elected to serve another term as president. Working with him will be Mari Goodman, vice-president; Kathy Kneer, secretary, and Tina Minton, treasurer. Trustees elected are Anita Pritchard, Carol Rush and Dick Cavanaugh. Their new term began July 1. The Club helps Democrats get...
The world is living through a truly challenging time. No aspect of public life is the same as it was just a few months ago. Schools, churches, restaurants, stores of all kinds and, yes, entertainment venues have all been impacted by the current health crisis. Fiddlers Crossing closed its doors on the night of March 13 after presenting Americana singer-songwriter Grant Maloy Smith to a small but appreciative audience. Other than the venue's Wednesday open mic nights resurfacing on the Zoom...
