Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi on Aug. 1, the club heard an engaging presentation from Chris Scotti, owner of Discover Tehachapi Tours, who is an avid beekeeper. Chris and his wife Clare sell honey through Discover Tehachapi's catering and food department. Their honey can also be found seasonally at Simply Perfect Gifts and Decor in Tehachapi. Chris practices a rather hands-off approach to keeping bees and takes great pride in offering pure, unprocessed honey. Chris is...
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...
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...
On Dec. 6, the Greater Tehachapi Economical Development Council (GTEDC) convened for its final meeting of the year, one that's been full of achievements in business, community and charity. The meeting began with a high-spirited, forum-style reflection on the many successes of 2023. This year's success highlights included the 2023 Cheers to Charity event, which raised $65,000 for 24 local charities. Another celebrated success was Kern County's investment in parks across District 2, which has...
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...
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 Saturday, Jan. 28, 19 people from Tehachapi met at the Palmdale Metrolink for an excursion to and tour of Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. The group consisted of representatives from Friends of the Depot, Tehachapi Heritage League, Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club and Tehachapi Tourism Commission....
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...
"A Faithful Friend is the Medicine of Life" – Ecclesiastes Charles White is another one of those people who make a tremendous difference wherever they go just by being who they are. His business skills are outstanding, his personal skills are excellent, and he is just so motivated in everything he does. You don't even have to know him personally to experience his gifts to our community. For instance, I like to walk. I often use the benches around town to rest while I'm on a walkabout. The o...
City Manager Greg Garrett has announced the promotion of Corey Costelloe to the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of Tehachapi. Costelloe has been the Economic Development Coordinator and will assist the City Manager's office with various directives and aid all other city departments in their service to the residents of Tehachapi. He will continue to handle economic development initiatives including business recruitment, expansion and retention of current businesses in the city....
The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District is looking for "a new vision for the community," the district's CEO Caroline Wasielewski told the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) on Nov. 3. The quest for a new vision offers the public the opportunity to be involved in shaping the community's healthcare resources. Now that Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley operates and manages the new district-owned hospital, she said, "our task is to provide healthcare without running a...
In ancient Rome, all roads were said to emanate from the Golden Milestone or Milliarium Aureum, which was a golden monument considered to be the center of the empire. In our neck of the woods, regarding wine tasting, all roads within an hour's drive lead to Tehachapi. According to an August zip code report, furnished by the office of the Tehachapi Economic Development Coordinator, tourism to Tehachapi's tasting rooms largely came from within an hour's drive. Day trippers comprised 30 to 40% of...
At the first of two meetings held on June 21 at the BeeKay Theatre, the Tehachapi City Council approved the nearly 80-page, $27.4 million balanced budget for the year 2021-22. The approved budget also addressed projected fiscal years through 2025-26. Included in the budget were all operating funds within the City including the General Fund, enterprise funds such as Water, Sewer, Airport, Transit and Refuse and Capital Project funds. Particular challenges to the budget were created for the City b...
Members of Tehachapi Mountains Wine Growers Commission were featured on 23 ABC News Bakersfield to promote National Wine Day, May 25. The publicity is part of an ongoing effort to build the brand of Tehachapi Mountains. Since achieving the national status of an AVA designation, the commission is focused on promoting the wine industry in Tehachapi. The long sought-after designation was an important initial step. Now the members will work to increase tourism and promote the different varieties of...
Let the tourism season begin! People are itching to get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather and freedom that relaxed health restrictions now provide. It's wildflower time and while precipitation rates are below last year's Super Bloom level, there are still opportunities to enjoy California poppies, lupin, Indian paint brush, yellow fiddlenecks and pink filaree. Whether driving through the Antelope Valley, day-tripping to Carrizo Plain or driving around Tehachapi, wine tasting is the...
When the clouds of COVID clear and dreams of progress resume, Tehachapi can begin planning for a new identity: California Wine Growing Region. Other, now famous, California AVAs had to start somewhere. We stand at the precipice of a new beginning, the birth of a new industry and expansion of seeds that were planted years ago by the pioneer viticulturist, Souza Family. There are now seven vineyards that have taken root in the rolling meadows that are nestled between the mountains of Tehachapi. A...
With the recent establishment of The Tehachapi Mountains AVA designation, plans to promote local wine tourism are underway. The Tehachapi Mountains Wine Growers Commission is working to advance tourism in our area. The City of Tehachapi, our Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner and The Tehachapi Mountains Wine Growers are collaborating to present Caltrans with a plan to erect signage on key roads that will inform and direct traffic to the various vineyards and tasting rooms. The proposal will in...
Now that the long-awaited AVA designation has been approved by the federal Alcohol, Tax and Trade Bureau, it is important for us all to understand the significance of this achievement. The designation signifies that the Tehachapi Mountains AVA has demonstrated that our area is distinctive and unique. Grapes grown here at a 4,000-foot elevation, the individual chemistry of the soils and specific climate conditions combine to create wines that are different from any other California wines. The Teh...
To Whom it May Concern, As the County Supervisor representing the Tehachapi region, I wholeheartedly support the proposed American Viticulture Area of "Tehachapi Mountains" Docket No. TTB-2020-0006. I believe that the proposed rules of this AVA, the boundaries, and the name "Tehachapi Mountains" appropriately reflect the intent of the vintners within the proposed area and will be properly presented to consumers once placed on the bottles. I achnowledge the work the Tehachapi Win Grower's...
It's certainly the holiday season as our public works team completes one of my favorite tasks, putting up the Christmas decorations Downtown. We reinvested in new decorations a year ago with LED snowflakes along with illuminated garlands adorning each Downtown light post. This year we purchased a few more for Mill Street and the new transit center so the entrance to our City off of Highway 58 and the heavily-used parking and ridesharing facility had the same dose of Christmas cheer. Thanks once...
Tehachapi continues to drive conversation in Kern County, especially among visitors and those that spend time in our community as a quick weekend getaway. The GranFondo, completed a few weeks back, was a great example. Over 1,000 riders, their supporters and community members flooded Downtown on an unseasonably warm September day to enjoy the festivities and the physical challenge. Many of these riders were returning to our community as they have made the ride an annual tradition. GranFondo,...
Legendary radio broadcaster Paul Harvey had a well-known feature that was heard by millions of Americans on radio stations across the country each week, it was called "The Rest of the Story." His features included more information on stories that were reported in the news media and throughout history. "The Rest of the Story" was Harvey's chance to tell everyone what really happened. It's been grossly-underreported over the last few weeks about what is actually being prioritized by the City of Te...
On the evening of Dec. 10, Tehachapi GranFondo ride coordinator Michelle Vance presented checks totaling $25,000 to 20 volunteer organizations that donated their time and efforts to help put on the 5th GranFondo on Sept. 15. Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District were the new organizers for the successful event and their December Board Meeting was the perfect venue for the presentation. The groups honored were Bear Valley CERT, Sand Canyon FOR-CERT, Bear Valley Volunteers in Police...
Two candidates vieThe City Treasurer is a civilian watchdog who reviews all city financial statements, revenue and disbursements. Two candidates are running for the position. Incumbent City Treasurer Susan Showler, who was appointed in 2018, is a marketing analyst for World Wind and Solar. A native of upstate New York, she left snowy Minnesota for California and was drawn to Tehachapi. "I could have lived anywhere," she said. "I like to tell people why we are this little gem." Showler regularly...
