Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Have you ever wondered if your cat is drinking enough water? Cats very rarely go in search of their water bowls. This is because they are considered desert animals and tend to get much of their necessary fluids from the food that they eat. Even with the best of kibble, cats can become dehydrated because there just isn't a lot moisture in dry food. A cat that doesn't get the moisture they need can end up with health problems down the road: dehydration, urinary stones and even kidney stones....
Kern County makes sure getting the vaccine is easy and free to help prevent “twindemic” of COVID-19 and seasonal flu With flu season upon us, Kern County Public Health is planning for the potential effects of a ”twindemic” of influenza and COVID-19 during the fall and winter months and urges everyone to get a flu shot. “During this pandemic, it is more vital than ever for our residents to get their annual flu vaccine,” said Matt Constantine, Director of Kern County Public Health. “This will help decrease the incidence of flu in our community...
The Hatch Act has been in the news lately, receiving much attention and with some questioning the appropriateness or even legality of government officials participating in partisan political activities. So, in this election year, it is appropriate to review the major provisions of the Act as it affects all active federal employees. First what is the Hatch Act and why have it? The Hatch Act was passed in 1939 to limit certain political activities of federal employees. The purpose is to ensure tha...
Twisted Sisters Revival! Boutique is closing. Come check out the great deals during our blowout sale October 10 through October 17 on vintage clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry and miscellaneous accessories. Don't miss this final opportunity at Twisted Sisters Revival! Boutique, 20300 Valley Blvd., Ste. F in Tehachapi. Our final day is October 17....
Through much of this year's presidential campaign it has seemed like Tehachapi was a one-party town, with only one candidate being supported. That has now changed. Anyone driving westbound on Hwy. 58 between the East Tehachapi Blvd. and Mill Street exits will see a bold new billboard stating "Biden/Harris." As of this writing, it is the only one in Kern County. The billboard was the idea of a group of local residents who were talking with each other online about how frustrated they were with...
On Thursday, October 1, small groups of Tehachapi High School students and parents staged a sit-in style protest at THS. Some students brought easy-ups and tents to keep out of the sun; others just sat under trees. The sit-in was prompted by the decision of the TUSD School Board to maintain the virtual learning platform until December 18, conforming to Governor Newsom's tier-system guidelines for reopening schools. The peaceful protest provided an opportunity for the students to visit with...
The City of Tehachapi will be joining forces with Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) and the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks Department (TVRPD) for two community-wide blood drives in October. Both drives will be held at TVRPD West Park at 490 West D Street in Tehachapi. HCBB buses will be parked in the parking lot on Tuesday October 13 and 27 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Blood donations save lives. People need blood following severe accidents, surgery, cancer and severe...
Norman Rockwell painted everyday American scenes of small town life with affection, charm and humor. What Rockwell did with paint, Kerry Patrick Clark does with music. This has earned Clark the title of "The Musical Norman Rockwell." The award-winning singer-songwriter gives us musical portraits of everyday life that show us what we as a people have in common. A native of Ohio, Clark's music, which centers around stories of love, faith, family, friends and the dreams we aspire to, should resonat...
There are 12 Propositions on the November 3 ballot, and it is sometimes difficult to know how to vote on them. Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club has been studying the pros and cons of each one. They are not attempting to make recommendations but to present opposing views so individuals can make informed decisions. The website, www.Tehachapidemocrats.com, has links that are helpful in understanding the propositions. There you can find, under Election Issues/California Ballot Propositions, explanations of each one. There is another link on the...
In humans, the adrenal glands sit right at the top of the kidneys. The main function of these glands is to produce a number of hormones that regulate a multitude of bodily functions. The result of too little cortisol and often too little aldosterone, the symptoms of Addison’s Disease may include darkening of the skin, weight loss, muscle fatigue, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, depression, nausea, diarrhea, and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Addison’s disease can also occur suddenly, and...
Right off the top of my head, I can't think of anyone who hasn't been affected by some kind of cancer at one time or another, either directly or indirectly. I haven't had to deal with it personally – knock wood – but I have been in the fight with friends and family who have. I lost my mother to pancreatic cancer, and I've lost eight other friends in recent years to other cancers, including breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is always a time to remember tho...
On September 23, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for a ban on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in oil production by 2024, and a ban on sales of new gasoline engine passenger vehicles by 2035. In doing so, Newsom demonstrated that Kern County and our hard working 900,000 people don’t matter to him. Kern County produces 80 percent of the state’s oil and conducts 98 percent of the hydraulic fracturing in the state, but we also site and build more renewal energy and alt...
It is with great sadness that the family of John Vincent Reed announce his passing on Monday, September 21, 2020. John was loved by many, especially his family and the Stallion Springs community in Tehachapi, California. John was born in Los Angeles on July 15, 1942 and raised in Imperial Beach. After John graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1960, he served in the United States Air Force until 1964. In 1967, John moved to Santa Paula and began working for John Hancock Insurance. He was with...
What does a dusty box left behind by a retired Hall of Fame coach really hold? Turns out a lot of history and an opportunity for a unique archiving project for one of our town's greatest assets, Tehachapi Warriors football. When he retired from Tehachapi High School, former football coach Steve Denman left behind a box of game films, in many different formats, with a series of games from the mid-1980s through the early 2000s. Instead of throwing it out, his successors have asked me for a favor;...
The Kern County Public Health Services Department has received confirmation of the first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern County this year. West Nile virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes that most often spreads to people during the summer and early fall when the mosquitoes that carry WNV are most active. While many mosquito-borne illnesses such as WNV cause only mild symptoms in most people, the infection can cause severe illness and even death in rare cases. Up to 20 percent of people who become infected with WNV will...
Thousands of Kern County Seniors have taken advantage of the Food2Door food delivery program. But there are still spots open in rural communities across Kern County. We are urging seniors to call the Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank at 661-498-7831, extension 1310 today to take advantage of this important opportunity. Food2Door serves seniors 65 and over. Each eligible participant will get a 70-pound food box each month – dropped off at their home by Food2Door drivers. This p...
On Friday, September 25, supporters of President Trump's re-election conducted the third rally in Tehachapi since late July. As the election has heated up, so has interest in our rallies: the July rally attracting 200 plus folks, the August rally 400 to 500, and at the recent September rally 800 to 1000. Rally-goer Wilbur W. Wells was quoted in the Tehachapi News observing, "There were literally hundreds of American flags present, and not a single one was burned or disrespected. Instead, people...
We have been plagued with smoke recently from the tragic fires taking place all over California. Heartfelt sympathy to all those facing tragedy and the loss of their homes. The water aerobics class has come to an end for the summer, but some determined individuals are going to continue in the pool through the fall and winter. They have been attending in-service training at the pool, so as to be familiar with taking the cover off and on, and safety rules. The Garden Club has one more meeting on the third Friday of October at 11 a.m. This will...
With a four to one vote at the Tehachapi City Council meeting on October 5, engineer Steve Hamblin was chosen to fill the Tehachapi Planning Commission seat vacated by Ken Wright when he moved away from the City. Hamblin will complete Wright’s term which is due to end June 30, 2021. Hamblin is the engineering manager at The Spaceship Company where he has worked since 2018. He lived in Tehachapi from 2014 to 2017 while he was Director of Engineering for ICON Aircraft. He moved his family to N...
The best known stories often begin with a birth, and ours is no different – it began when Rebecca Lynn was born on August 20, 1990. Although she was born in Salinas, California, Rebecca was raised in Tehachapi for the majority of her life, where she attended school, worked and later raised her daughter, Delilah. A single-mother, Rebecca was diagnosed with breast cancer, several months before her 26th birthday in 2016. After bravely fighting it for several years, without complaint, she lost t...
Since the statewide closure of schools on March 17, 2020, students in Tehachapi have not been allowed on campus for in-person instruction. This fall, however, the state provided a waiver process that would allow for schools to apply for permission through their county public health department for students in grades K-6 as well as for campus programs that are disproportionately affected, such as those with special needs. Guidelines for the waiver included screening students for COVID-19 symptoms...
I love watching British murder mysteries. When a person is traumatized by finding a dead body, the police immediately sits them down and brings them a cup of tea. The same is true when the police deliver bad news, question residents in the neighborhood, dig through trash bins or tromp through murky woods for clues. That cup of tea on a saucer or in a mug, steaming hot, enters the scene. It is comforting. So what could be better than reading a series of six books titled, “Tea Shop Cozy M...
We get a chance to talk to the publisher and the editor of the annual Experience Tehachapi Magazine. Claudia White and Julianna Crisalli from Hilltop Publishers join us to talk about the new edition came together. We talk about some of stories, photos, and writers who helped make this magazine what it is. The magazine is free and a nice read all the way through. You can view the digital version at www.TheLoopNewspaper.com or pick up a copy at several different businesses throughout Tehachapi....
