Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Since the mid 1900s, BSE Rents has been helping the people of Tehachapi fulfill their equipment rental needs. From tractors to trenchers, BSE hosts a healthy fleet of rental equipment for any project – now brand new! For nearly 20 years BSE has retained the same fleet of equipment, but this year it finally came due for some big upgrades. Skid steers, small bobcats, stand-on loaders and a host of forklifts with more on the way – these are just a few of pieces of BSE's brand new fleet. Check the...
There are two events that have occurred every August for many decades in Tehachapi. One is the annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival, typically on the third weekend in August, and the other is the Tehachapi Oldtimers Reunion, held on the first Sunday in August. The Oldtimers Reunion is open to people who have lived in the Tehachapi area for at least 40 years, and also to anyone who lived here 40 years ago or more, even if they moved away long ago. It's a chance for people who don't get to see each...
The Tehachapi Mountains are known to include floral and faunal representatives of multiple significant ecological zones, including the Sierra Nevada, Mojave Desert, Central Valley and South Coast. There are also multiple connections to another major ecological zone: the Great Basin. For example, the subspecies of Western Fence Lizard found in the Tehachapi Mountains is the Great Basin Fence Lizard (Sceleporous occidentalis longipes). The subspecies of Tiger Whiptail found locally is the Great...
You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila! You have air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. But how does all that happen? Well, it's all thanks to the air blend box. This box lives behind your dash and helps direct the right temperature of air where you want it. Let's break it down. First there is the blower fan that circulates air through the heating/air conditioning system. The fan can blow at different speeds, depending on how much hot or cold air is comfortable....
Artist Marsha Walter is donating an original oil painting to Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts 2023 Art Show Raffle. As a child Marsha loved to use pastels to create beautiful flowers. In college she took Art Appreciation courses. There she fell in love with Renoir. Marsha became a Registered Nurse and raised a family, but made time to take oil painting lessons through the years. Marsha opened a small business, "The Golden Chalice Art Company," selling cards printed from her art. Life became...
People, places and events that make this month memorable According to the Farmers Almanac, the Dog Days of Summer start on July 3 and go through Aug. 11. Historically these days were the period following the early morning rise of the star Sirius, aka the Dog Star (#2 below), in the constellation Canis Major (see below). The Romans believed that as Sirius traveled the daytime sky, its light combined with the heat of the sun and that's what caused the extra hot weather in July and August. They cal...
Our community has long been one with deep, caring roots – where loving our neighbors as ourselves is one of our core values. That’s how the Family Life Pregnancy Center came to be. In 1989, two women saw and heard the cries of young women and men struggling with a pregnancy or family difficulty, caught up in a world that can be so divisive. They wanted to help. Today, the center still hears those cries and desires to help all those in need. Over the years, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, ages and ethnicity have walked through our doors...
Did you ever think you would be encouraged to "embrace your inner donkey?" Evidently there is a pretty full collection of donkey books that lead to that advice, from Socrates and Shakespeare to "The Bible" and the adventures of Don Quixote. Mentions of donkeys are widely spread through both literature and history. The donkey was domesticated as early as 5,000 to 7,000 B.C. in Africa, and has been used as a working animal since. A beast of burden. Their bodies are strong, their spindly legs...
Many of long timers in Tehachapi will remember Camp Earl Anna, nestled up in the mountains, south of the valley. It was active for many years. Many in the community helped support that wonderful facility, which was built to give young people a chance to come together and live life in a rustic environment. Much has been written and shared about its history, but I would like to take this opportunity to share my personal reflects and a few tails as a former camper. I eventually became a counselor...
Tehachapi's Gem and Mineral group is always rolling along and up to something interesting. Did you make it to our yard sale June 24? The yard sale started two years ago as a way to assist the Senior Center after a rough couple years of COVID. The pandemic forced seniors to stay home to avoid contact and yet the building and utilities continued to rack up bills. Given Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society's close relationship with the Senior Center, we knew we had to do something to help....
You probably know what a Roku is. A streaming device that lets you use Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and more, even if you don't have a smart TV. And Roku often does a better job of streaming than a smart TV. Why Roku? Because roku is number six in the Japanese language, this was the sixth company Roku founder Anthony Wood started. Anyway, right out of the box, Roku devices are simple to use, but like most electronics, there are some tweaks you can do to make it yours. Change the theme Th...
Henry Ford said, "If I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." Most people see the future as an extension of the past. They tend to hold on to what they know and are comfortable with and think only of improving it in the future. It takes someone like Henry Ford to take the leap of letting go of the past to significantly change our lives forever. Keiser Corporation, based in Fresno, California, significantly changed resistance training by taking the air we...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is excited to be partnering with the 2023 Cheers to Charity event. During the fundraiser, 100% of the proceeds go to Tehachapi non-profit organizations. The Tehachapi Symphony believes that live classical music should be provided to everyone in the community, regardless of their ability to purchase tickets, so TSO concerts have always been presented for FREE. However, there is a cost to put on each concert and TSO needs funds to defray the costs to continue its tradition of free symphony concerts for all. The go...
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi will be installing a "Peace Pole" in Centennial Plaza in Downtown Tehachapi on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. Rotary Club President Paul Kaminski attended a recent Tehachapi City Council meeting and requested the city consider the installment of their Peace Pole in a place the public could visit. Kaminski stated there are more than 250,000 Peace Poles installed throughout the world. "The Rotary Club of Tehachapi attained Peacebuilding Club status this past year...
The cost is the worst part of a probate. When property passes through full probate, the estate will incur attorney's fees, court costs and potentially other expenses, all of which can be quite substantial depending on the size and nature of your estate. Attorney fees are generally set by state law and are usually based on the market value of the assets in the estate being probated, exclusive of any debts or loans associated with the asset. If you own real estate in California or your estate...
The Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival Board of Directors and Management team are excited to announce, American R&B and soul band - Kool & the Gang has been added to this year’s Concert Series. This iconic funk band will take the Palmdale Auto Mall Grandstand Arena stage on Saturday, Sept. 23. Music lovers will hear classic songs like, Get Down on IT, Summer Madness, Cherish, Celebrate and more. Opening act will be alternative hip hop group Digital Underground. Rounding out the 2023 Palmdale Auto Mall Grandstand Concert Series will be C...
On July 13, Rotary Club hosted guest speaker Helen Meredith, owner of California's largest horse rescue. The United Pegasus Foundation was founded in 1994 by Helen Meredith, an avid equestrian who became very disillusioned with the treatment of racetrack horses over her time as a trainer. Horses that race on the track start early and tend to develop crippling physical health issues that make them unable to be raced or even ridden usually by age 4, just a portion of the average 20-35 year...
We are pleased to announce the Annual Devil Pups Awards Ceremony and Dinner will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. for the Kern County teens who participated in this year’s Devil Pups Youth Leadership Program at Marine Corps. Base Camp Pendleton. The event will be held at the Larry Reider Education Center, 1st floor conference room, located at 2000 K St. in Bakersfield. The event highlights the accomplishments of these young Kern County men and women who recently graduated from the program. Participants and their parents, as well as other f...
Charles L. Willey passed away at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Fern Willey. Charles and Fern had three children, John Willey, Cindy Willey and Connie Higgins. Charles was a fireman for L.A. County for 35 years. He was Captain when he retired. He will be laid to rest in his hometown of Liberty, Nebraska....
In 2022, Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner announced plans to allocate nearly $8.7 million for park improvements throughout his district. Funding for the improvements at eight county parks in District 2 will come from several sources. Recently, the County secured $3,023,637 from the Clean California Grant administered by the Department of Transportation for Mojave East Park. The County Administrative Office has also budgeted $1,000,000 from the County's allocation of federal American Recovery...
For years, Peter Fulks strapped on a gun and badge every working day. As a police officer, he had the job he always wanted, and he was good at it. Then, he was injured in the line of duty. His life suddenly changed without warning. During a difficult recovery, Peter shifted his passion to higher education. He eventually became a steward for public policy, and contributed valuable research to provide a better future for our nation and world. He is now Dr. Peter Fulks, professor of Administration...
Every time I go from Tehachapi to Laughlin, I pass through Barstow to get on Interstate 40, which parallels a section of the historic Route 66. Occasionally I get off the newer highway system and drive on the old pavement painted with the Highway 66 markings. The story of Route 66 – and driving on the famous old highway – has always fascinated me. I've been on all parts of that road many times in my lifetime on cross-country trips, and I love the feelings of nostalgia it evokes. Some his...
I had a heads up message on the internet by a friend from the racetrack that a very famous F-4S Phantom II fighter jet was on the side of Highway 58, just east of the Bakersfield Memorial Cemetery off-ramp. Yes, it was a famous F-4S Phantom II! It was originally based at the Point Mugu Naval Air Station in the Test Air Wing VX-4 in California. It was being hauled up on a low bed truck to the Castle Air Museum for some restoration and to be displayed in the museum. The crew was just taking a...
The Tehachapi Arts Commission announced that the Art 2023 Tehachapi show, which took place at the Aspen Builders Community Center over the July 21-23 weekend, surpassed both of the prior years in both attendance and sales. An estimated 500 people visited the show from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon; many just wanted to see the gorgeous paintings created by 42 artists who came to Tehachapi in May to begin the pieces that were juried to the July show. The highlight of the Friday evening...
The Grace Angel band was in concert at Grace Fellowship Church on Friday night July 20. Grace Angel band is a Christian based rock/soul/jazz band. Band members are Jerry Mulkins on guitar, Pat Shoptaw on drums, Tracy Barns on guitar, and Kris Salas and Maria Weir Werth on bass....
