Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Back in the day, a long time ago when I was a kid, a Sunday drive was a pretty regular weekly event. As a family we would go to church, then perhaps have a big Sunday dinner, and after that we would take off for a Sunday drive. Sometimes the drives were to favorite places, sometimes they included extended family members. Sometimes they were for parts unknown as we explored every big and little road, paved or dirt, in our surrounding area. The idea of a Sunday drive has stayed with me through...
The Summer Reading Challenge at the Tehachapi Library was a big success, with over 500 people signing up for it, 7,000 books read and over 82,000 minutes of reading accomplished. In addition, the summer programs had almost 1,300 people in attendance, that number has some overlap since some people came to several of the programs. The Tehachapi Friends of the Library funded many of the Summer Reading Challenge prizes and provided funds for several of the library's programs, including Bubble Magic...
Good things come to those who wait. And wait...and wait...and wait. That's the state of mind for Healthy Hippie Trading Co. owner, Sarah Rose, when it comes to her future café. "I have to have that attitude otherwise I would give up in frustration," she said. The process of taking a blank canvas and turning it into a fully functioning café is not for the weak or those with little faith. It's a long list of people to call, inspections to be passed, things to purchase and lots and lots of p...
Sometimes what seems like a good idea in order to prepare for home buying may not actually be the best plan. Given each person's unique needs, up front planning is truly the key. As consumers we are often conditioned to shop first, buy second and then figure out how to pay for it. When we try to prepare for buying a home and yet are not used to planning as a consumer, it is easy to make mistakes when we are making well-intentioned efforts. Here are five common things people think they should...
Tehachapi Cancer Foundation, in partnership with Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors, is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Triassic Vineyard, located at 24627 Cummings Valley Rd. The event itself is free to attend, dinner by Bean Me Up Espresso will cost $25 for tacos, rice and beans. Dinner tickets must be purchased by Sept. 1 online at Eventbrite. The event will have live music, a photo booth, auction items, 50/50 drawing, a commemorative wine glass to the first 200 people and a bottle pull. This will be a great event...
I know I have talked about the sounds at the ranch before. I love them all. A personal favorite is the drumming of the emu. Right now I hear the donkeys braying, impatient for their dinner. Every sound is distinct. I liken it to music. There are happy sounds and sad sounds, and then there is just plain noise, like the call of 13 fallow deer annoyed that their dinner has not yet been served. This got me to thinking. What do these critters think of the sounds we make? It really is kind of a mixed...
Charlotte Wilson, a recent graduate of Heritage Oak School, was notified in June that she was the winner of a $2,500 scholarship in the American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Competition for the 2021-22 period. Her efforts included winning in local, district and finally the state competition. The subject of her essay, "What is Democracy?," was handled well and showed a great deal of research. Charlotte is taking a gap year and will take online classes to be able to enter college next fall....
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the public about a phone scam targeting individuals in Kern County. At this time, residents are reporting that they are receiving phone calls with a call back number that is our public phone number (661) 391-7500 and we’ve even had reports that they use names of active personnel. This is a SCAM. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office does not handle Court Order Civil matters over the phone and would NEVER ask for any form of payment or perso...
You may have heard that you can simplify your investment strategy just by owning index-based or passive investments. But is this a good idea? You'll want to consider the different aspects of this type of investment style. To begin with, an index-based investment is a vehicle such as a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that mimics the performance of a market benchmark, or index - the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and so on. (An ETF is similar to a mutual fund in that it ho...
Way back in 1995, Barbara Allen and others decided that Tehachapi needed its own kennel club, and thus, Tehachapi Dog Fanciers was born. It was never meant for fancy breeds only, but intended to encompass all dogs – anything from Labradoodles to mutts. Revenue was hard to come by, so Barbara Allen started obedience classes for a small sum. Many dogs need to learn socialization and limits. Teri Kahn and her husband had a Dalmatian who was a holy terror, so she decided that the dog needed some con...
I used to love to go to the library when I was a kid. I have vivid memories of several libraries, but the one I remember most and best was the one I used as a teenager in Chariton, Iowa. It was an old brick building with lots of oak inside and a polished floor that echoed when a person walked on it or when a wooden chair was scooted around. A sort of reverent silence was closely guarded by the librarian. Today's libraries are typically more modern than those of my youth – and not always as q...
On Sunday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m., several organizations will join for a Flag Retirement Ceremony and 9/11 Remembrance event at the Tehachapi Rodeo & Event Center. Approximately 1,500 flags have been collected from the Tehachapi community and will receive a proper retirement. We invite the public to attend this ceremony. There will be brief remarks regarding both the flag retirement ceremony and Patriots Day. Tehachapi American Legion Post 221, Boy Scouts, Blue Star Moms, TMRA, 5150 Diesels, DAR, KCFD, TPD, the City of Tehachapi and many others...
Mental Health is so important, yet can be so scary. There is no way around that. Just imagine: The idea of being in extreme fear over otherwise menial tasks. An inability to eat regularly to maintain a look. A perpetual state of numbing emptiness. Even going as far as to intentionally cause your own death. It’s not a topic many people are comfortable talking about. Because they are afraid, many people who struggle with these issues find themselves alone and without support. According to a study from 2018-20 by KidsData, the youth suicide r...
Applications are now being accepted for the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Energy and Ag Academy, a local, industry-focused academy in partnership with Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Education Foundation, Chevron, Bakersfield College and proud supporters: California Resources Corp., AERA and Kern Energy Foundation and Berry Petroleum. The academy is an opportunity for eligible high school students (juniors and seniors) and students enrolled at Bakersfield C...
Beverly Mildred Hopkins was born March 29, 1946 in Bakersfield, California. She passed away on Aug. 17 in Tehachapi. Beverly was a devoted mother and grandmother. She worked as a paralegal for many years and after retirement enjoyed singing with the Summit Singers and the Handbell Choir at her church. Beverly was right at home camping, taking walks and enjoyed being with her family. She loved baking, country music, watching westerns and shopping at Costco. Beverly is survived by her beloved...
After the effective date of the law, its implementation requires the following list of governmental restrictions: A. It limits estate recovery to long-term care services for costs, such as nursing homes. B. California will no longer recover for basic health care services. C. It limits recovery to probate estates, meaning living trusts will not be subject to recovery. It also means that if you are using a Last Will and Testament as the centerpiece of your Estate Plan, then your house and other...
Austin Edmond Hall was born to Pamela Hall on April 4, 2000, in Bakersfield, California. Austin grew up with his four siblings, sister and brother-in-law, Amber, and Joe Robert; sisters, Ashley Aguirre, Angel Martinez; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth, and Cassie Martinez. Austin leaves behind his fiancé, Samaya Ochoa; his daughter, Sky Earlene Hall; his son, Austin Edmond Hall Jr., and his soon-to-be-born son, Noah Alize Hall. Austin has 15 nieces and nephews, and a loving family of aunts, un...
The California Highway Patrol Mojave is currently looking for volunteers 55 years and older to help checking on local schools to make sure the kids are getting picked up safely, help with office work and traffic complaints. You must be able to work a minimum of four hours per week, pass an FBI and Department of Justice background check, have no felonies, have a good driving record and complete the CHP Senior Volunteer Training Program. This would lead to assisting with the CHP Chips for Kids...
Donna Mae Ricker (Marzolf), 85, born March 31, 1937, in South Gate, California, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on the evening of Friday, Aug. 19, at her home in Tehachapi, California. Donna was a longtime resident of Tehachapi, since 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zado and Elwood Marzolf, and her daughter-in-law, Diana Ricker. Donna is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, Mike Ricker, her three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike (Bonnie) Ricker,...
Lois Marilyn Bailey, born Oct. 4, 1934, in Bastrop, Louisiana, went home to her Lord on Aug. 8. Lois, a 17-year resident of Tehachapi, was a regular member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church who loved to spend her time playing the piano, writing poetry and drawing. Lois was preceded in death by her two loving husbands, Hank Curry and Bob Bailey. She is survived by her two sons, Robert and Sean Moore; grandsons Nicholas, Lee, Nathaniel, Chris and Tracy; granddaughters Sarah and Anna; and...
Empathy is an important skill for us to develop in all of our relationships. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In the scriptures there is a story of how Jesus showed empathy with his presence and posture, and with his keen ability to listen to a situation and discern it as it unfolded before him. Religious leaders brought a woman who had been caught in an immoral act, which they believed deserved capital punishment. They had a Bible verse to prove it! The...
This week the Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed placing Measure K on the November ballot. The measure will ensure the maintenance of vital local services like law enforcement, fire, 911 response, crime prevention, retaining sheriff deputies and firefighters, and addressing mental health challenges. If adopted, the measure would establish a 1 cent sales tax in the unincorporated areas of Kern County to provide for maintenance of these services until it is cancelled by the...
The myriad of post-war baby boomers that had the pleasure of growing up in Southern California will begin to salivate at the mere mention of that magic two-word name of one of the finer non-drive-thru hamburger palaces that flourished and faded here. While there are scarce few still scattered around the southwest, almost completely gone is the giant pudgy little guy named Bob holding high his famous "Big Boy" hamburger. Carl, Jack, the clown and a king made it too easy to grab a burger without...
Patricia Ann Smith-Chavez, 85, left us to be with God on Aug. 21. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God. Services will be officiated by Pastor Martinez and held on Sept. 12, at the Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel. The service is scheduled at 10 a.m., followed by an immediate graveside service. Patricia was born in Eufaula, Oklahoma, on May 18, 1937, to Thomas Ellis Moore, Jr. and Mildred Pauline Needham. Her first job was working for a...
All of Stallion Springs is gearing up for the 11th Annual Oktoberfest to be held at the Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 1. The Community Center is located at 27800 Stallion Springs Dr. Stallion Springs Parks and Recreation is looking for vendors. If you are interested in having a booth, contact Shawnee at (661) 822-3268 ext. 222. Spaces will be available until Sept. 9. Sponsorships are still available until Sept. 10. Pool update With apologies, the Stallion Springs CSD has announced that,...
