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What's Up in Bear Valley Springs?
One thing this community offers in abundance is dance opportunities. On Wednesday and Sunday evenings in the Oak Branch Saloon, line dancing takes...
Beaver on floats in Hawaii
In June of 2003, my husband Al and I attended a National Navy League Convention in Hawaii and had a...
Joseph Dean Ray, III February 24, 1935 – March 23, 2024
Joseph Dean Ray, III, fondly known as Grandpa Joe, was born Feb. 24, 1935 in Depew, Oklahoma where...
Anselmo – a vaquero
In the early 1800s, the entire San Joaquin Valley of Central California was populated by the Native...
Gary Michael Mazzola January 15, 1950 – February 26, 2024
Can you remember the first time you met Gary Mazzola? Of course you can. If you're new to Tehachapi...
Dye Natatorium Spring schedule
Entry fee: $5 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Passes available at the District...
The Hippie offers a 'world of wellness' with mushroom extracts
In the quaint corners of Tehachapi lies a hidden gem, the Healthy Hippie Trading Co., where the...
Southern Pacific Locomotive #1213
Southern Pacific steam locomotive #1213 is famous for its appearance in the 1955 Kirk Douglas...
Reviving an icon
Over the last year, sign-maker JR Long has become somewhat of a hero in Tehachapi, beginning with...
How Stray Leaves Vineyard began
Stray Leaves Vineyard and Tasting Room has accomplished a great deal since it first began. Vineyard...
A family business that treats everyone like family
If you've driven around Tehachapi the last few weeks, you've seen signs for John McCraw Electrical...
Take responsibility for your quality of life
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking...
Thoughts of a closet investor
For a lot of people, finance and investing are like watching paint dry. In my finance classes I like...
Wesley Vaughan Fenton February 18, 1994 – March 1, 2024
Lifelong Tehachapi resident, Wesley Vaughan Fenton, passed away tragically on March 1. Wesley grew u...
What about those strawberries?
Did you know that California produces over 91% of the strawberries in the U.S.? Florida is second wi...
The C-130
Once again I will include a little episode from my husband's Marine Corps. 30-year career; a little...
New wines coming to Tehachapi
In the spring of 2023, a new vineyard appeared in Cummings Valley with the planting of Hochland...
A memorable adventure in Tahiti
Years ago, my husband George and I took college groups to Teriaroa Island in French Polynesia twice...
Featured flower: Ranunculus
Ranunculus flowers are always a crowd pleaser and a favorite for many people. These hardy blooms...
Pet birthdays made easy at Canine Creek!
Your pet party destination! Canine Creek is located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. #5....
Native Plant Sale: order soon!
Don't forget: if you want to try growing some California native plants that can be difficult to...
Weldon no, Kernville yes
I've written a couple of times about winter walks, fine places to go for a day or an afternoon to...
Extraordinary Women of Tehachapi: Claudia Baker
On March 4, the City of Tehachapi recognized five women who worked, lived or volunteered in the...
Meet Your New Neighbors
Jacqueline Valencia and Kevin Mendez, along with their 1-year-old daughter Athena, moved to...