Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Golden Hills Community Services District The five members of the Golden Hills Community Services District Board of Directors are all elected at-large, meaning they do not represent any specific area. Each is elected for a four-year term. Terms for three of the directors will be up for election in November. Directors David Benham and Joe King have filed for reelection. Director David Shaw has chosen not to run again. Two other candidates have filed for a seat on the Board. They are retired firefi...
Given the recent number of wildfires near Tehachapi and adjoining communities, the Stallion Springs Community Response Team (CERT) will be hosting a presentation titled, "Residential Fire Hazards in Rural Communities." The presenter will be Fire Engineer Ethan Kennedy from the Kern County Fire Department. Kennedy will address the causes of typical home fires. These include: kitchen related fires; fires caused by heating equipment; fires resulting from a lack of appliance maintenance and home ele...
Tehachapi residents interested in running for district office can now begin the process of filing their declarations of candidacy. The filing period officially opened on July 15, 2024, and candidates have until 5 p.m. on August 9, 2024, to submit their paperwork to the Elections Division. If an incumbent does not file by this deadline, a 5-day extension will allow non-incumbent candidates to file. However, this extension does not apply if the incumbent is termed out or if the office is vacant....
There is a longtime Bear Valley Springs resident who has caught and safely relocated not dozens, or even hundreds, but literally thousands of rattlesnakes over the course of his life. His name is Ron Hayton, and he started catching rattlesnakes under his grandfather's tutelage when he was only five years old. Ron, 79, is a retired L.A. County fire captain, and decades ago he started the Snake Guys snake relocating service, providing free assistance for area residents. Ron's volunteer efforts...
Donna Patricia Richie was born in Brighton, Massachusetts on Aug. 27, 1946 to Donald and Catherine Murley. Donna passed away at home on June 22 in Tehachapi at the age of 77. Donna grew up in New England, the eldest of four children. She took the role as the eldest very seriously, setting a moral standard for her younger siblings. Hard work and honesty were principles that guided her throughout her entire life. Donna earned her Associate of Science degree as a registered nurse in 1968. The Murle...
In mid May, 50 nationally known plein air artists journeyed to Tehachapi for the fourth paint out sponsored by the Tehachapi Arts Commission. Many of these artists were returning for the fourth year in a row to gather ideas and begin works of art that would be brought to life and completed in their home studio. The finished works have been submitted and juried into the Art 2024 Tehachapi show to be held July 19-21 at the Aspen Builders Activity Center, located at 410 W. D St. in Tehachapi. This...
Before the City of Tehachapi planned its first two ventures into public recreation, the pickleball courts at the police station and the 5-A-side soccer field at the newly opened Valley Park, they began an assessment into the recreation facilities available throughout the Greater Tehachapi Area from all providers including programs, facilities and operations. To save public funds, the city staff undertook a comprehensive analysis of each recreational entity within the Tehachapi area with a focus...
A plumbing leak can quickly escalate from a minor inconvenience to a major disaster, causing significant damage to your home and possessions. Knowing how to handle an emergency leak can save you hundreds of dollars in repair costs and prevent extensive water damage. Here are some crucial steps to take if you encounter a plumbing leak, brought to you by John The Plumber. 1. Know your main water shut-off valve The first and most important step in any plumbing emergency is to stop the flow of...
The month of May was full of excitement as hundreds of residents combed the area riddling out clues and looking for hidden businesses. A thrilling competition was born between the top 15 teams, as they raced to see who could get to each location first. In the end, there could only be one ultimate winner, but everyone seemed to enjoy learning about places they had never seen or experiencing things they never thought they would find in Tehachapi. Sixteen local businesses and locations were...
If you drive through the narrows of Banducci Road these days, between Brite Lake and the Alps Drive entrance to Alpine Forest, you'll see that the hillsides to the south are alight with the bright yellow blossoms of one of the Golden State's most epic shrubs: California Flannelbush (Fremontodendron californicum). A couple of hundred scattered shrubs, the size of old apple trees in an abandoned orchard, are glowing with the bright lemon yellow of their waxy flowers. The Flannelbush branches are...
I never try to improvise or add facts just to make the story better. My brother, Everett, and a young girl named Dorothy Banducci, went to first grade together in Tehachapi. They were both six years of age. That's nothing to write home about but there are facts surrounding the Banducci name that are interesting. So, I will transport the story to the Stallion Springs area, long before anyone ever thought of doing any residential communities there. First, though, to set the scene: In the early...
Julie Robin O'Shea was born in El Centro, California, and was one of seven siblings. She had many jobs and hobbies, including the telephone company, disco teacher, receptionist for a brokerage firm and a volunteer for the wildlife ways station for exotic animals. She also worked as an extra in TV shows. One of her biggest accomplishments was to get her special license to drive a water truck for Eagle Water Company. She moved to Tehachapi approximately 15 years ago and immediately fell in love...
Hello, beautiful people of Tehachapi and surrounding areas. How lucky we are to be living in such a wonderful place. This area is filled with amazing art and artists, and I am one of them. My name is Irene Rippy and my specialty is stained glass windows and stained glass art. My art is among the best of Tehachapi in the Gallery 'N' Gifts showroom, on the corner of historic Tehachapi Blvd. and S. Green Street in the heart of downtown. Visitors and residents come into the showroom, where I volunte...
"Someday, I'm going to open a gift shop!" I would declare this each time I left a gift shop during retail therapy sessions with my friends. Fast forward to retirement in late 2019, after 20 years of teaching first, second and third graders only to be isolated by COVID-19. Although I had family close by, the pandemic made it difficult to cultivate new friendships and experience all that Tehachapi has to offer. Once the city began to reopen, an opportunity presented itself where my son's tour...
Timothy John Hodges, 67, of Stallion Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13 with his children by his side in the ICU of Adventist Health Bakersfield. He was born on April 11, 1956, in Bellflower, California to Henry and Helen Hodges. After high school, Tim proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for six years and was honorably discharged in July of 1981 as Aviation Electronic Technician First Class from Patrol Squadron 16 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was married to and divorced from Debra...
Easter Services St. Malachy Catholic Church – March 28, Holy Thursday: Mass 7 p.m.; March 29, Good Friday: Veneration of the Cross noon to 3 p.m., and Stations of the Cross 6 p.m.; March 30, Holy Saturday: Vigil 7:30 p.m.; March 31, Easter Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 2 p.m. (Latin). Mountain Bible Church – March 31, Easter Sunday Special Message Service 10 a.m. Fellowship luncheon immediately following service. St. Jude's in the Mountains Anglican Church – March 24, Palm Sunday: Reg...
Wildland fires are a serious threat in our area. Being prepared for such a disaster will save time, reduce chaos and save lives. There are unique considerations for horses and other large animals during disasters. In emergencies, large animals are especially prone to distress, aggravation of existing medical conditions and in the case of fires, irritation to eyes and their respiratory tracts. Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency evacuation is critical to the safety of your pets,...
Players must bring their own paddles and balls on all courts (though players tend to be very generous and willing to share in a pinch). Join the Tehachapi Area Pickleball (TAP) Facebook group for more information and on-the-go announcements for games and events: www.facebook.com/groups/372432924922428/. A new pickleball court in the Tehachapi police station parking lot, featuring five established nets, is expected to be complete by Memorial Day, according to Tehachapi’s Community Engagement Director and official ambassador for USA Pickleball K...
The Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Committee (GTEDC) met for their first meeting of 2024 on Feb. 7. On the first Wednesday of each month, GTEDC meets in The Village Collective at 120 S. Green St. at 7:30 a.m. In addition to discussing an upcoming year packed full of local events and projects, GTEDC introduced three new board members. Since board member Jim Arnold tragically passed away last November, and Ron Depew, one of GTEDC's founders, lost his battle with cancer last October, two...
Have you heard of the fastest-growing sport in America? Pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, exploded in popularity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a safe way to socialize and stay active while in lockdown. However, the biggest allure of pickleball has long-been its accessibility. Being easy to learn, low-impact and highly social, the sport has become a favorite pastime for individuals of all ages and skill levels. And with over 900 courts in California...
Houchin Community Blood Bank will be holding a blood drive in Tehachapi at the Vineyard Church on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. The blood drive will be sponsored by the City of Tehachapi and Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District. Houchin Account Coordinator Dillon Nunamaker spoke at the Tehachapi Rotary meeting on Jan. 4 and shared some of Houchin Blood Bank's history. Houchin Blood Bank was founded in Kern County in 1951 by Elmer Houchin and has been operating throughout the county ever since in an...
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, a new early child care and education facility celebrated a much-anticipated grand opening and ribbon cutting. Families and individuals from across Tehachapi, including members of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, Stallion Springs CSD and representatives from Assemblyman Vince Fong's Office, came to support the ribbon cutting of Imagination Springs, located at 27719 Stallion Springs Dr. Michelle and Austin Story began their journey to open this child care and school...
The Tehachapi Humanitarian Relief organization, in partnership with Stallion Springs Community Church delivered over 60 turkeys and Thanksgiving sides to local families throughout Tehachapi on Nov. 20. All turkeys came from local private donations. Some of our biggest contributors were Tehachapi House of Terror for donating over $900 to purchase turkeys, Tehachapi Mountain Democrat Club who donated over 390 lbs of food and 4 turkeys, NASA contractors ASRC federal & Arcata associates who...
Holiday Decorating Contest Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Second annual Decorating Contest for Downtown businesses and the theme is "Past, Present and Future." Decorate your business window to celebrate Tehachapi Hometown Christmas! Must be fun and most importantly represent Tehachapi. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place winners. Contest ends Dec. 2. Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Bear Valley Springs Cultural Arts Association. Nov. 24 10...
On Thursday, Oct. 12, Cheers to Charity handed out checks totaling $65,500 to local nonprofit organizations. What began in 2014 as a small fundraiser in a parking lot, has grown into the most anticipated community fundraiser of the year. The Cheers team funded 11 nonprofits with grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000. The August 2023 event, featuring food, wine, craft beer, home brews and spirit-free mocktails, brought together more than 800 people to raise money for charity. Tehachapi's Aviator...
