Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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At the May meeting of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council, Waste Management made a presentation about the new mandates of the great State of California regarding different colored collection containers for organic waste and recyclables. Local government will have the additional expense of enforcement, but taxpayers will ultimately bear the additional costs. Sculpt365 has a way to offset these additional expenses and make you healthier as well: Quit drinking sugary drinks and...
In the last few years, residents who regularly drive down the east side of town have noticed some changes happening at 126 S. Snyder Ave. In 2015, Cerro Coso Community College began using the old education center to provide college courses. It all started in one large room, where the faculty and staff worked at one table and offered a handful of classes. Those classes were well received in the community and partnerships blossomed. Cerro Coso created programs at the High School and with the...
On March 4, the City of Tehachapi recognized five women who worked, lived or volunteered in the City of Tehachapi. The city received an overwhelming 70 nominations. Claudia Baker was one of the women chosen to be recognized as an Extraordinary Woman of Tehachapi. In 2001, Claudia Baker started The Loop newspaper with the goal of, "making something happy and creating something special that would bring positive and encouraging news to the community that I love." Claudia started her family-run and...
The City of Tehachapi announced in February that in recognition of March as Women's History Month they were hosting a new Extraordinary Women Recognition and asked for submissions from the public. All nominees had to live or work within the City of Tehachapi. At the March 4 City Council meeting, Community Engagement Specialist Mya Acosta said that the city had received 70 nominations for the recognition. A panel consisting of Acosta, Community Engagement Manager Key Budge and Councilwoman...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) held their monthly meeting on March 6. On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective, 120 S. Green Street, at 7:30 a.m. Business owners and community members are invited to attend to get live updates on the business climate in the Tehachapi area. Among the first to present was Corey Torres from Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD), who talked...
At the Feb. 7 meeting of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC), Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett was named an Honorary Commander of the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base. The award was presented to Garrett by Danny Bazzell, Community Engagement Specialist for the 418th....
At the Jan. 16 meeting of the Tehachapi City Council, Councilwoman Susan Wiggins announced her resignation. She said she will be moving to Pennsylvania at the end of January with her son and his family. He has taken a job there and she understandably wants to stay close to him and her grandchildren. Susan Wiggins has been a member of the Tehachapi City Council since 2011 and represents District 5. She served as mayor-protem from 2016-2018 and mayor from 2018-2020. She grew up in Mojave and was...
Those of us who live in Tehachapi are aware of its picturesque landscapes, vibrant community, rich history and that it is now on the verge of becoming the next must-visit destination of Central and Southern California. Our town exhibits a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness that is just waiting to be discovered. From the charm of our picturesque downtown, with its museums and shopping, to the wine tasting rooms of Cummings Valley and the breathtaking views from the Tehachapi Loo...
Now that 2023 has come to an end, as your Second District Kern County Supervisor, I want to share with you some of what we at the county has accomplished over this past year, and what the residents of Kern County have to look forward to in 2024. Over the past decade, the county has been impacted by significant fiscal challenges, which has resulted in reduced budgets, difficulty in staffing key positions and fewer investments in public services and amenities. I know the impact of this has not...
7 S.W.O.T. Analysis for Economic Development With the close of the calendar just around the corner, the City of Tehachapi continues to assess Economic Development priorities, recruitment, retention and reuse efforts within our City. As has been tradition in recent years, an annual S.W.O.T. analysis is conducted and was recently presented as part of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meeting. This analysis investigates the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats as we...
Ronald "Ron" Wayne Depew, a beloved member of the Tehachapi community, passed away on Oct. 25, at the age of 74, following a brief battle with cancer. With his smooth baritone voice, trademark beard and handsome appearance, Ron had a remarkable presence that positively impacted every room he entered. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on May 23, 1949, in Visalia, California, Ron was the son of Jack and Mabel Depew. He attended Mt. Whitney High School and later pursued higher...
At the Nov. 1 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) regular meeting, Mark Olson, Executive Vice President of Pacific Steel Group, updated attendees on the seismic-grade recycling rebar manufacturing mill Pacific Steel plans to be operational in Mojave by 2026. The new mill would be the first to produce reinforcing steel in California, drastically reducing the need to import rebar from Washington, Oregon and other parts of the country and world, as is the state’s current practice. Rebar is used in the construction and r...
A fine and memorable man left the Tehachapi Valley recently with the loss of Ronald Wayne Depew, 74, who passed away at his Tehachapi home on October 25 following a brief illness. Ron was friendly, big-hearted bear of a man with great love for his family, friends, Tehachapi and life in general. He believed you could do a lot of good in this world and still have fun doing it. Ron embodied the Italian phrase "Vivere la dolce vita," which means "Living the sweet life." Ron spent his career in...
On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective on S. Green St., at 7:30 a.m. The GTEDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting businesses in the Greater Tehachapi area. Small business owners and community members alike are encouraged to attend and indulge themselves in complimentary coffee, treats and Tehachapi business happenings. Various businesses and committees give short reports on business...
At the Sept. 7 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meeting, the City of Tehachapi introduced two new employees to the community. Development Services Director Jay Schlosser introduced Salvador Morales, the department's new City Planner, and Community Engagement Specialist Key Budge introduced his new associate Mya Acosta. Both of these new members of the city staff have extensive experience in their fields, approach their positions with enthusiasm and will be assets to their...
On Sept. 8, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council held their monthly meeting at the Village Collective on Green Street. During these meetings, advocates from organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, Tehachapi Tourism and Arts Commissions, Tehachapi Unified School District and Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner's office took turns sharing economic updates and upcoming events of interest to Tehachapi's small business owners. First to report was Clare Scotti from the Tehachapi Cha...
On the first Wednesday of each month, the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council meets in The Village Collective, 122 S. Green St., at 7:30 a.m. The GTEDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting businesses in the Greater Tehachapi area. Small business owners and community members alike are encouraged to attend and indulge themselves in complimentary donuts and Tehachapi business happenings. Various businesses and committees give short reports on the business climate and upcoming projects and plans. Among this...
At the June 19 City Council meeting, Councilman Keith Sackewitz announced that he and his wife Lana would be moving to St. George, Utah at the end of June and this would be his last meeting. Sackewitz is also on the Friends of the Tehachapi Depot Executive Board and had been given a royal send-off at their June 13 membership meeting. Sackewitz spent much of his life in the Tehachapi area. His first job was with Chevron in Bakersfield where he learned about gasoline, they then sent him to Mojave...
The Tehachapi City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. They are currently meeting at the Police Department Community Room, 220 W. C St....
Since its inception, the Tehachapi Arts Commission has had the mission, "to establish Tehachapi as a destination for representational fine artists and collectors," and with their third nationally recognized art show and sale happening in July, they are realizing their goal. On May 11-14, 48 plein air artists from all over the country will come to Tehachapi to spend several days exploring the town and countryside and begin the paintings that will be submitted for acceptance to Art 2023, the...
This year's election for the Tehachapi Unified School District governing board is like no other election in its history. Because of how necessary map redistricting was handled, none of the four trustees whose terms expire can run for reelection. This means the four elected this November will be brand new trustees. I am the only candidate with educational administration experience, which will be vital for the new board to have. I am a candidate in Area 6, which is basically everything north of...
The speaker at the Sept. 7 meeting of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council was Curt Hildebrand, Senior Vice President, Commercial Affairs for Hydrostor, Inc., a company based in Canada. Hildebrand introduced a new long-term, cost effective and emissions free energy storage facility the company plans to build in the Antelope Valley. Hydrostor is currently in the permitting process for the Willow Rock Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) facility to be located on 70 acres...
On Friday evening, July 22, the Tehachapi Arts Commission will be unveiling its second nationally recognized art show. At this elegant gala, the 40 artists who journeyed to Tehachapi in May to explore local surroundings and begin the paintings that will be on exhibit at this show will be back to display their finished work. This year a special Aerospace category has also been added. Attendees at the Friday evening event will have the opportunity to meet the artists including featured artist...
On April 7, Josh Pierce, president of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) explained the purpose and focus of the GTEDC to the Rotary Club. The main purpose is enhancing the life of the people who live in the greater Tehachapi area, not just the city. This includes all the outlying areas that play a part in our community such as Keene and Sand Canyon. Pierce said that the GTEDC wants to build strong partnerships with public and private entities. Although the GTEDC will not...
Nicole Griffin, Dean of Career and Technical Education for Cerro Coso Community College, appeared at the April 6 meeting of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council and reported that an agreement has been reached with the Tehachapi Unified School District to extend their lease of the Monroe facility for another three years beginning July 1, 2022. Cerro Coso will continue to use Building B retaining most of their classroom space. Building A will be used by TUSD. At their April 12...
