Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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When you buy a car or a house, you expect the quality of your credit will be an issue in getting the corresponding loan. Are you aware that your insurance company and prospective employer may also want to access your credit file? More and more, the information reported by Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax plays a big part in your business dealings. Each credit bureau is required to provide the consumer with one free credit report per year. There is only one web service to use in requesting your...
Brian and Kelli Ferrari describe themselves as “small town people” so it should be no surprise that they chose Tehachapi when they moved from New York to California this spring to join their sons who live in Bakersfield. They moved here from Schnectady in “upstate” New York, an area in which they had lived all their lives. Brian was raised in Caroga Lake, New York, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. He became a drywall installer at age 18 and spent 30 years in that profession in and around...
Whether its watching a 4 year old close their eyes and become Elsa in class while dancing to "Let It Go", or a student achieving 7 turns, or a girl who is having a hard time in school finding a release in dance or the students who call The Dance Craze their second home, Joscelyn Rivers truly believes she has the best job in the world! The Dance Craze is dance studio and dancewear store located inside the Great Oaks Plaza on Valley Blvd by the Butcher Shop and Hope Academy. Its 2000 square foot f...
Things are a-buzz in one Tehachapi household these days. Stacia Guzzo, owner of local business Handcrafted Honey Bee, has recently gained the national spotlight by becoming one of the top finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made competition. The American Made is a national competition that celebrates handmade goods, those who make them, and the local community. The nomination process began in June and included several thousand small American businesses from around the country. With four...
Many of you know after all these years of eating at La Bella Amore that I'm not Italian – I'm Irish. That said...lasagna was NOT a staple in my diet growing up. In fact I never tasted lasagna until I was about sixteen years old. Truth is, the only Italian dish I was fed growing up was spaghetti with homemade meat sauce. So yes, I did learn to make a great marinara early on, but that was the extent of my exposure to Italian food until I started dating my first husband. After we were married I f...
Stop by and see the new scooters at Tehachapi Scooters and Motorcycles (inside Tehachapi Lawn and Garden) at 105 W "H" St., in Tehachapi, Calif. Tehachapi Scooters and Motorcycles has been open for over 2 years, we are a DMV licensed dealer for new and used scooters and motorcycles. We have just received new BMS motor scooters. These are street legal for affordable transportation around town. We also have very affordable pre-owned scooters for sale. If you have a scooter and need to have it...
As usual, when going through my mother Marion Deaver's files, I find things that start another trail of research. Such was the case when I found a photo of a grave with the notation "jawbone cemetery" on the back. This perplexed me, because I had never heard about any cemetery in Jawbone Canyon. I asked my son Clayton Strahan, who has been in Jawbone roaming around over the years if he had ever seen such a small cemetery, and he had not. I searched online and came up with nothing. So, I turned...
On Oct. 25, 2014 the Tehachapi Heritage League will partner with the Bakersfield Audubon Society to present "Hummingbirds: Dazzling Bundles of Energy!" The event will be held at the Tehachapi Depot and seating is limited. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. Dr. H. Ross Hawkins, founder and executive director of the Hummingbird Society based in Sedona, Arizona, will start with the presentation, "Hummingbirds 101" and continue with an exploration of the rich beauty of some of the 338 known hummer...
The Arts, Science & Technology Educational Corporation of Tehachapi (AST) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in Tehachapi in 2009 to support local educators in the areas of Arts, Science and Technology. Its mission is to enable educators to enhance the classroom experience, supplement the core curriculum, and foster a creative atmosphere during the teaching/learning process. AST supports a wide variety of curriculum enhancement, events and needs in all schools in the...
I received the following message recently, and wanted to share it as a way of presenting a growing problem that is infiltrating communities across the country. While I truly respect this person for "asking before doing", the thoughts expressed here represent a mindset that is significantly detrimental to individuals with disabilities, and the service dogs that help them live fuller lives. Dear Liz, I have a black lab who's pretty much all I've got and I would like to keep him with me as much as...
It has been an exciting year at Gallery 'n' Gifts, with a number of wonderful guest artist programs. The Gallery celebrated their 35th anniversary in September and they have an extraordinary artist lined up for October's First Friday. Sculptor, Leon Leigh was born, raised and received his education in London. At an early age he designed custom furniture for the family business, while pursuing his degree in art. His artistic education continued as he worked as a stonemason, honing his skill at...
October 3, Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., Tehachapi Treasure Trove will again celebrate our First Friday Fun Fest. You're invited to come see our ever changing displays full of art, crafts, collectables and art supplies. Please join us for fun, refreshments, art, and a chance to visit with Betsy Hannan, our featured artist for October. Music will be provided by Art Larsen on clarinet. Betsy began her crafting work on quilts and graduated from there to life size dolls for toddlers. While her...
The preservation of the Tehachapi area's unique "transportation history" continues to be a priority for some dedicated volunteers. Friends of the Airport has embarked on several ventures intended to ensure that the local community and visitors have access to our city airport and its facilities for special events. Aviator Park has already served our community for several organizational picnics and fly-in events. Last year and this year the Warbird Fly-In, besides offering the public spectacular...
A few years ago I ordered a strip of some sort of material with ready inserted flower seeds so all I had to do is lay it on the ground and water it. The fewer times I handle any growing plant is to the plant's advantage. My "kiss of death" touch is not conducive to lush plant growth. Those little flowers started sprouting and I was carefully watering them. Each little dainty flower was identifiable except for a strange green sprouting "thing" that soon gained height but no blossom. It was kind...
The Apple Festival was an incredible success last year, so its coming back and this year it will be even more apple-y. David Brust, the event organizer, announced that this year the festival will be a two-day event on October 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Railroad Park and Robinson Street, in Tehachapi. Some of the things that you can expect are even more apple related items, including apple cider, apple drinks, more farmers with apples, and each vendor will have something apple-y....
3 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L. Miles 43,504 Automatic Trans., 6 CD Player/XM Satellite, Leather seating, Power doors/locks/mirrors, Cruise control, Rear spoiler lip, and much more! VIN#1HGCS2B83AA008239 Internet Price $17,900 (Call Kelly for an additional Loop Newspaper Special Discount) Must take delivery from dealer stock by Oct. 15, 2014. All prices, plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, dealer document preparation charge and emission charges....
Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Protech Auto Service Answer: The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the auto maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. The background question for Tehachapi auto owners is why do tires need to be rotated? Front tires wear differently than the rear tires because steering wears the shoulders faster up front....
First of all, what’s an insurance broker? A broker is an insurance agent who represents several different insurance companies and is not contractually limited to primarily represent just one company. That’s why independent brokers usually have more than one insurance company logo displayed on their front window. When an agent only has one insurance company logo on their front window, that agent is usually a “captive agent” of that company. They’re not an independent broker. That doesn’t m...
You’ve probably heard some version of this inspirational starfish story: A young man is walking along the ocean and sees a beach on which thousands and thousands of starfish have washed ashore. Further along he sees an old man, walking slowly and stooping often, picking up one starfish after another and tossing each one gently into the ocean. “Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?,” he asks. “Because the sun is up and the tide is going out and if I don’t throw them further in they will...
A very important milestone is happening here in Tehachapi near the Monolith substation. The "energy" eyes of the world are watching our town. Southern California Edison has opened a test version of a reliable/sustainable/pollution free electrical energy distribution system. Following is a layman's abridged version of the importance of this endeavor: One of the Achilles' heels in the world of sustainable/renewable energy has been storage. The most commonly used form of electricity by consumers...
One critic said of Americana singer-songwriter Dulcie Taylor that she is "a major talent who's been hiding from the rest of us for too long." Bringing "hidden talents" to Tehachapi is one of the goals of Fiddlers Crossing. Taylor will be performing at the downtown Tehachapi music venue on October 10, at 7 p.m. She will be joined by guitarist George Nauful and percussionist Tracy A. Morgan. Dulcie Taylor learned a hard music lesson at an early age – don't leave your ukulele unattended in a p...
My office and other county officials are working with Eastern Kern communities and Fresno State University to conduct the East Kern Economic Strategy. At this time, Fresno State has met with stakeholders and has put together a funding strategy for the plan that includes 50% from the participating communities (California City, Rosamond, Mojave, Boron, Ridgecrest) and 50% in the form of an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant from the federal government. Funding from the participants...
CSD The Stallion Springs CSD held its regular Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, September 16. CSD Manager Mary Beth Garrison reported that July/August meter readings showed a 13.4 percent reduction in water usage. Garrison said, “This is pretty remarkable when you consider we have 30 more active accounts this year as compared with last year at the same time.” The CSD has spread the word on water conservation on the website, Bridge Newsletter, signs, vehicle magnets/stickers, community meetings and door hangers. Still approximately 100 pro...
On Saturday, September 20th, members of the California City Lions Club presented a check to CCPD Officer Ryan Hodge to purchase a trunk kit for the new K-9. The donations were made by individual Lions club members. Pictured from Left to Right are Tom Weil, Officer Vicente Rivera, K9 Officer Ty Vom Friedrichfelder, Officer Ryan Hodge (the next officer to receive a K9 partner), California City Lions Club President Teri Dulaney, Gloria Brown and Jennifer Wood. After the photo op, the Lions club...
Tehachapi – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 and District 15 hosted Harriet Clendenin September 21 during a stopover in her year-long state wide tour to call on community members. Mrs. Clendenin had the opportunity to discuss the various veteran support efforts in Tehachapi and surrounding communities, including ending Veteran homelessness, supporting our military and their families, and creating awareness of the American Legion Auxiliary organization for membership opportunities. After 94 yea...
