Articles from the August 15, 2020 edition
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Agencies launch distance learning engagement PSA, offer tips for success as new school year begins
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the Kern Education Pledge and the Truancy Reduction and Attendance Coalition of Kern...
Paul Roger Beckett May 21, 1932 – Aug. 7, 2020
On the morning of Friday, Aug. 7, Paul Roger Beckett, loving husband and father, was called home to...
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TVAA photo contest winners
Our local photographers are made out of determined stuff! And that "stuff" sure brought in a...
'Bound by War: A memoir of Love, Friendship and Survival'
"Bound By War: A Memoir of Love, Friendship and Survival" was released last month, authored by Todd...
Street racing crackdown in Kern County
I have been around race tracks and motorsports most of my life, learning photography on a drag...
Rio Tinto Boron extends a helping hand to mitigate COVID-19 impacts
Over the past few months, Rio Tinto Boron has worked in partnership with six local community...
What's Up in Stallion Springs?
It's that time of year for harvesting in the Grimmway fields along Banducci and Pelliser Roads in...
JR Dayton Collins Nov. 4, 1929 – July 23, 2020
JR Dayton Collins, 90, of Tehachapi, passed away on July 23 at his home with loving family by his...
What's Up in Bear Valley Springs?
Parents and teachers are stressing over the issue of how school will be starting again. It has been a tough row to hoe for parents unaccustomed to...
Uncover the unknown in Archaeology classes at CCCC
For those with a sense of adventure, mystery and discovery, Cerro Coso Community College is offering archaeology classes via schedule Zoom this fall....
Normal sports, not-so-normal sports
I love sports. I played them all through childhood (and yes, I was the only girl who played...
Can Parkinson's Disease qualify for social security disability?
Classic Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative brain disorder that primarily affects a person's...
Scrivner speaks on COVID-19's impact on Kern County
On Aug. 6, second district supervisor Zack Scrivner spoke to the Tehachapi Rotary Club giving county updates related to the impact of the Coronavirus...
Franklin D. Blakely Aug. 14, 1932 – Aug. 4, 2020
Franklin D. Blakely passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Tehachapi on Aug. 4...
Valley Strong Credit Union names next President/CEO
Valley Strong Credit Union has named Nicholas Ambrosini as their next president/CEO, succeeding longtime chief Stephen P. Renock, IV, effective July...
What does an unplanned career transition mean for you?
The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country's employment picture for months and will likely cont...
William Earl Smith Aug. 24, 1947 – Aug. 2, 2020
William "Bill" Smith went to be with his Lord on Aug. 2. Giant in stature, he leaves a great hole...
I love a piano
Not long ago I wrote about my father's purchase of a piano for our family in the amount of $75. It w...
Tips for effective remote learning
An increased reliance on virtual home instruction has many students rethinking their organizational...
How to handle the mental challenges of social distancing
The concept of “social distancing” was no doubt a mystery to millions of people prior to 2020. But in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, a nov...
Dr. Dean Alan Brunner July 29, 1948 – Aug. 6, 2020
Dr. Dean Alan Brunner, 72, died on August 6, 2020, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born July...
Tehachapi Arts Commission supports TUSD art program
On the morning of Aug. 6, the board of the Tehachapi Arts Commission presented art teacher Debbie...
Equestrian riders enjoy a community horsemanship playday
Old and young alike enjoyed the Summer Equestrian Playday put on by the Bear Valley Springs...
Tehachapi's newest Vineyard
These 3,000 newly planted grape vines are located in the Brite Valley area of Tehachapi. Brite...
Lemon Drop Divas invade Brite Lake
On the weekend of Aug. 1, about 15 members of the Lemon Drop Divas women's vintage RV club visited...
