Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On Sept. 21, a relay for four legged loved ones was hosted in front of the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum. Pooches and their owners dressed up in purple RELAY pride. All proceeds went to the American Cancer Society....
Candie and Lola stop by The Loop newspaper office at least once a week while out on their daily walk. Lola loves saying "hello" and showing off her seasonal wear. Here she's in her Halloween-themed outfit....
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to extend the deepest gratitude to all the incredible breweries who shared their amazing brews with us! People loved the tastes and just sharing the experiences of many loved breweries in one place. To the wonderful food vendors, your food not only fueled us throughout the day, but it brought people together in ways that only great food can. You made every bite an unforgettable experience! A huge thank you to the bands that moved the stage and created the...
Having caught the attention of a journalist working on articles for a Special Edition of iconic TIME magazine, Tess Wolfe, a local Tehachapi artisan, is being featured in the newly-released TIME magazine Dungeons and Dragons 50th Anniversary Special Edition! The article, "Why We'll Always Love Dice" appears on page 66 in the magazine. Tess, a Southern California native, grew up in Tehachapi. She dabbled in various art mediums throughout her youth, exploring different disciplines while her own...
For more than two decades, Kern County 4th through 12th graders in need of a little extra help with their math homework have tuned into "Do the Math," a standards-based mathematics TV show and free tutoring program produced by KCSOS's Kern Education Television Network (KETN). The 23rd season began Sept. 10. During the off season, the "Do the Math" studio received a much-needed makeover after 22 seasons. With the help of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School district, "Do the Math" now has a...
Book Signing with Mel, Sept. 21 Our founder Mel White is conducting a book signing event to introduce her newest effort under her pen name Mel Makaw. Visit the Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You've read her stories in The Loop newspaper, now you can have a signed copy of her newest book. September classes at the Arts Center Geo's Joy of Painting On Saturday, Sept. 21 and Friday, Sept. 27. Create a beautiful painting using Acrylic paints with our resident instructor Geo. He incorporates a Bob...
Timothy David Gillies, 30, passed away way too early, on Sept. 3. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Dot Gillies, and siblings Phillip, Lino and Ruby Gillies; additional siblings include April, Virginia, Cynthia, Natasha and Joey, and grandparents Dave and Sally Lawrence. The cause of death is under investigation. Funeral services are pending....
Helen McAllister, a local folk artist, moved to Tehachapi in 1990 when she retired from a career in behavior management. As soon as she arrived, she became interested in the history of the area and began painting familiar places around town. Helen is now relocating to San Pedro to live with her daughter. She can't take 30 years of paintings and collections to her new home, so she has been donating items to local thrift shops and museums. Many of her paintings have already been given away during...
In 1977, a Tehachapi kid kicked a 45-yard field goal against Kern Valley and established a record that would stand for 47 years. Vince McLaughlin booted that field goal in a 27-10 loss at Kern Valley in a season that was less than memorable for the Warriors, who would finish the year 4-5 and suffer their first losing record since 1961. I'm fairly confident that Vince and his head coach at the time, Dennis Ruggles, paid very little attention to that record. Back then they might not have even know...
Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church (UMC) has a new pastor, Rev. Harold Gordon. He is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. He served as a full-time pastor in the South Carolina Conference for 32 years before transferring to the California-Nevada Conference in June 2016. He married his wife CeCe, on June 15, 2016, and on the next day, they loaded a U-Haul with all of their belongings, and drove to San Leandro, California. He served two years at Downs Memorial UMC in Berkley and six...
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Tehachapi at 20418 Brian Way, The Healthy Hippie Trading Co., affectionately known as "The Hippie," has been a vibrant hub for free spirits, fashion lovers and those seeking a deeper connection with themselves. Founded three years ago by Sarah Rose, the boutique was born out of a desire to bring back the fun and funky vibes of the '60s and '70s, offering a variety of retro-inspired clothing and plant-based snacks. "I wanted to create a space that felt like a...
On First Friday Sept. 6, the Tehachapi Valley Arts Association gathered at Gallery 'N' Gifts to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the association. Located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Gallery 'N' Gifts has been the home of the organization of artists and artisans since the beginning....
Student Greeters were on hand to welcome everyone for the first TUSD Board Meeting of the year on Sept. 10. Board members attending were President Paul Kaminski, Jackie Wood, Cassandra Sweeney, Tyler Napier, Tracy Kelly and Wayne Cooper. Students were Dylan and Shianne Ficus and Gracie and Meri Apperson....
On the morning of Sept. 9, the community came out to join the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, Tehachapi Murals committee and members of the Tehachapi Valley Arts Association to re-dedicate the newly repaired "1915 Street Dance" mural on Tehachapi Blvd. Last year the mural had begun separating from the wall and needed to be replaced. Cutting the ribbon was artist Lyn Bennett who did most of the re-creation. Bennett is joined by Gale Caldwell of Gallery 'N' Gifts, JR Long who did all the...
I came to Tehachapi to learn to fly at our famous Skylark North Glider Flight School. At the time, I always used Willow Springs Road, the back road up to Tehachapi. Well, I got pulled over by a Kern County Sheriff one day. I was going a bit over the speed limit as I went by some sod field farms a few miles past Willow Springs Raceway, and that candy store that was on the Rosamond Blvd. intersection. The Kern County Sheriff got my driver's license, registration, insurance information and when he...
As the summer winds down, the bounty of fresh herbs in our garden begins to dwindle, but there's still time to make the most of your remaining basil with a delightful non-dairy pesto that's both versatile and delicious. This recipe swaps out the traditional pine nuts for pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, giving the pesto a unique and slightly nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the vibrant notes of basil. Pesto has its origins in Genoa, a city in northern Italy. The classic version,...
On behalf of the American Legion Post 221, the City of Tehachapi invites community members, local organizations, schools, businesses and veterans to participate in the Tehachapi Veterans Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. on F Street from Mulberry to Davis Street. If you are interested in participating, contact Dean Peterson at [email protected]. Following the parade, a ceremony honoring our veterans will be held at Philip Marx Central Park. After the...
As I mentioned in a previous article, there will be three seats up for election on Nov. 5. Incumbents, Diane Barney, Robert Morgan and Chuck Coleman are all running again, plus four other candidates, including: Jim Crocoll, Andrew Parker, Jeremy Woods and myself. I detailed information about Diane Barney and Jim Crocoll in an earlier article and thought I would introduce you to some others who are running. I like to let people connect a face with a name. Many readers know some of the candidates...
The Internet is a wonderful source of facts (and, I admit, a fair amount of nonsense) and a great place for communication and inspiration. I especially love hearing from friends who share those precious little stories of inspiration, which I like to pass on to you. This is one of those stories (author unknown): "My dad has bees. Today I went to his house, and he showed me all of the honey he had gotten from the hives. He took the lid off of a five-gallon bucket full of honey, and on top of the...
Corey Torres, District Manager addresses recent concerns regarding the replacement of grass with decomposed granite (DG) at the Meadowbrook Dog Park and explains why returning to grass is not feasible. The Dog Park at Meadowbrook Park, which opened in 2016, almost immediately began to experience deterioration of its grass. The amount of daily foot traffic and activity in the park, specifically in the large dog area, made maintaining healthy grass impossible. A park of this size needs to be at...
Fred passed away in Los Angeles, California on Aug. 12, at the age of 84, holding hands with his wife Carol on their 35th wedding anniversary. Fred was born in Brandon Manitoba, Canada on May 6, 1940, to parents William and Christine Chase. Around the age of 10, the family moved to Southern California. Fred met Margot Spicer and had two children, Raymond and Heather, whom he loved and nurtured. Fred and Carol were introduced by mutual friends, and they spent 39 wonderful years together. Their bl...
Jess De La Cueva (AKA Jesus Del La Cueva Gil De Montes), born Dec. 5, 1943, died peacefully on Aug. 14. Jess was son to Spain’s Philippine diplomat during WWII, Jesus De La Cueva Ruiz (deceased) and wife Adelina Gil DeMontez Arechavala (deceased). Jess sponsored his only sibling, Juan Jose De La Cueva (deceased Oct. 26, 2023), his brother’s wife Maria (Lola) Pozo De La Cueva (deceased), his surviving niece Alicia and nephew Juan. He is survived by many cousins in three countries. His hobbies included pranks; making a guitar and a ham radio fro...
Daydreaming and fishing are a perfect fit for many 8 year old boys. A diverse forest to explore is a nice addition. Measuring approximately 50,000 square miles, the Ozarks spread across four states and 93 counties. Plenty of room for one small boy without boundaries. It becomes apparent within the first few paragraphs in J Lee Bagan's novel "Billy Dee of the Ozarks," that this 8 year old deserves a set of loving and doting parents. But with a father in prison and a mother on drugs, he is...
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The City of Tehachapi and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tehachapi Vineyard Church, located at 502 E. Pinon St. All successful donations will receive one ticket to the Kern County Fair, while supplies last, and will also be entered for the chance to win one wristband for the carnival. Reserve a time to donate by signing up on the HCBB website connect.hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/7773. HCBB will team up with...
