Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On July 11, Jennifer Palakiko presided over her first official meeting as the 2024-25 President of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi. Jennifer welcomed everyone and shared the Rotary International Theme for the year: "The Magic of Rotary." Jennifer shared an inspirational video of Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick explaining the choice for the 2024-25 Rotary theme. "The Magic of Rotary" was inspired by a trip that President Urchick made to the Dominican Republic, installing water...
Tehachapi Police Chief Richard Standridge spoke at the July 16 meeting of the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce held at the American Legion Hall on F Street. Standridge emphasized to the group, "if you see something, say something." Too often he has heard from citizens after the fact, that they say saw an occurrence and did nothing. Since becoming chief, Standridge has increased the number of TPD officers in the department and in the last few months has promoted several of them. Standridge...
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....
At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi on July 11, the Club welcomed Kay Pitts, chief operating officer of Rotary District 5240 and member of the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club. She presented two awards to President Jennifer Palakiko and Past President Paul Kaminski, which were earned by the Tehachapi Rotary Club during the 2023-24 year. Pitts presented a Bronze Medal to the Club for meeting five of the required criteria to achieve special recognition. The Club met the...
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, one term is making waves: pharmaceutical-grade. As consumers become more discerning about what they apply to their skin, the demand for high-quality, scientifically-backed products is surging. Tonics, is now offering advanced skincare in a range of products that promise real results. Pharmaceutical-grade skincare products are formulated with the highest concentration of active ingredients. Unlike over-the-counter products, they are subjected to rigorous...
Founded in 1981 by Mike Henson, Maranatha Landscape & Supplies began as a gardening company with a vision to enhance the natural beauty of Kern County. Over the years, Mike's passion for landscaping and dedication to quality service allowed the company to evolve, incorporating comprehensive landscaping design services and a vast bulk yard. Today, Maranatha Landscape & Supplies is renowned for having one of the largest selections of decorative rock, boulders and bark in Kern County. As the...
At their July 16 meeting, the Board of Directors for the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District (TVHD) unanimously approved the district’s 2025 Proposed Budget. Director Lydia Chaney made the motion to approve and Director Christine Sherrill seconded the motion. The district’s proposed revenue of $1,225,935 comes primarily from state and local taxes and interest but also includes about $60,000 of income from the district’s rental properties. Proposed expenses for 2025 were $549,700 and showe...
Asset allocation and diversification are so fundamental to portfolio structure that it's easy to lose sight of these strategic tools as you track the performance of specific securities or the dollar value of your investments. It might be worth considering how these strategies relate to each other and to the risk and potential performance of your portfolio. Keep in mind that asset allocation and diversification are methods used to help manage investment risk; they do not guarantee a profit or...
At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Tehachapi, President Jennifer Palakiko welcomed Anya Norton as a new member on July 11. Anya's husband, Bill, was also in attendance for her presentation. Anya was introduced and sponsored by Jerry Munson, the Club's International Projects Chair and Co-Sargent-At-Arms. Bill and Anya Norton are retirees who moved from Lancaster to Bear Valley Springs in 2019, and they say it's the best idea they have had to date! Anya's career in education began when...
The Tehachapi Unified School District wants to make the community aware that the Governing School Board seat for Area 4, is now vacant and will be included as an open seat in the upcoming elections. If you reside in Area 4 and are interested in pursuing this vacant seat, please contact the Kern Elections Office at (661) 868-3590. For more information about TUSD Board Seat Areas, please access this map at: ndcresearch.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=d8bc2f12c9c14e8fab105d2692e4acd7 /....
Legal Document Assistants were once commonly known as Independent Paralegals. However, as of Jan. 1, 2000, only those Paralegals working directly for attorneys may now be referred to as Paralegals. Those formerly known as Independent Paralegals are now officially known as Legal Document Assistants (LDA). LDA often have the same educational background as a paralegal and are REQUIRED by law to be registered and bonded in the county in which they have their principal place of business. Please...
The program at the July 15 meeting of the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors illustrated that, without a doubt, the arts are alive-and-well in Tehachapi. All four speakers at the meeting were involved in various aspects of art and presented current projects going on in Tehachapi. Jeanette Pauer introduced the group to Make Art Tehachapi, a committee consisting of Pauer, Tina Dille, Lyn Bennett and Charles White. They will be restoring the murals in Tehachapi one by one starting the the Stree...
One of my favorite roads in the Tehachapi area is also one of the oldest, a curving, undulating belt of pavement that meanders over foothills on the western end of the valley and is known as Old Town Road. The original purpose of this venerable roadway is suggested by its name, and in fact it once served to connect a string of ranches, farms and homesteads with the first little town center of Tehachapi. Only it wasn't known as "Tehachapi" at first. The initial cluster of settlers' buildings in...
Karl's Hardware team members Hailey and Sarah showcase a full selection of rodent-eliminating products in stock now at Karl's Hardware Tehachapi, located at 20901 South St., Tehachapi....
On June 27, at the home of Don and Marian Stephens, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi held its annual Step Down event to honor outgoing President Paul Kaminski. Rotary also formally welcomed incoming President, Jennifer Palakiko, who will serve for the 2024-25 year. The Rotarians and their guests enjoyed a delicious meal provided by Red House BBQ, with lovely desserts made by Linda Pettitt. Kaminski presented Paul Harris Fellows recognitions to five Rotarians for their contributions in the past...
First detection of mosquito-borne disease in Kern County mosquito population for 2024. Hot temperatures bring increased mosquito activity and increased risk for mosquito-borne diseases. The first mosquito sample has been confirmed for West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern County this year. While there have been no human cases reported yet this year, Kern County Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to protect yourself from mosquitoes. West Nile virus is mainly transmitted to people thr...
Over the past few months, the Tehachapi Police Department has received numerous complaints regarding a police vehicle driving recklessly in various locations throughout the City of Tehachapi. On June 20, officers were dispatched to the area of Tk's Pizza and Burger King for the same type of call. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle, an older model Crown Victoria, which appears to be an auctioned police vehicle from a Southern California police agency, in the parking lot of Burger King on...
Kern County Public Health is urging boaters, dog owners and other recreational lake users to exercise caution and observe signage related to active algal blooms when visiting certain areas within Lake Isabella. Public Health recently obtained water samples from 17 locations in Lake Isabella as part of our monitoring program. The Hanning Flat area test results indicated the presence of potentially harmful blue-green algae (cyanotoxin) at the cautionary level, which is the lowest of the three...
The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious - and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how should you respond to these market cycles? To begin with, it's useful to know something about the nature of a market cycle and its connection to the business or economic cycle, which describes the fluctuations of the economy between periods of growth and contraction. Issues such as employment, consumer...
There are many different ways in which business is conducted in California. Selecting the most appropriate form of business enterprise for an individual or a group of individuals involves careful consideration of a variety of factors. These factors must be balanced against each other to ensure that the most appropriate form of business is selected. Businesses often act through designated individuals called agents who conduct their operations, and the law of agency governs many legal...
This is article No. 17 in a series. See previous The Loop newspaper issues on www.TheLoopNewspaper.com for more information, education and inspiration in how Joyful Life Hypnotherapy can help you have the joyful life you deserve. I had no opinion one way or another when I was first introduced to Past Life Regression Therapy at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, and again during an advanced training with California Hypnosis Academy. However, I have come to realize this process is valuable for b...
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...
The late Nuwä elder Harold Williams had a Winchester Model 1894 lever-action carbine, the kind made famous by actor (and eventual Bear Valley Springs resident) Chuck Conners on the show The Rifleman. This gun, developed by famed firearm designer John Browning, became the one of the most popular non-military rifles ever made, with the millionth model being presented to President Calvin Coolidge in 1927. The particular firearm owned by Harold Williams was first seen in the possession of a Nuwä I...
Hall Ambulance announced that its commercial for the Hall EMT Academy titled, "Don't Just Watch the Action," won gold in the category of Recruitment - Online during the 45th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies. According to the organization, this was a record-breaking year, with over 13,000 entries from across the globe being...
On June 13, the Rotary Club of Tehachapi welcomed guest speaker Michael Puffer from Have a Heart Humane Society. Michael oversees the adoption room with a quiet determination and a heartfelt commitment to animal welfare. As a retired air traffic control supervisor, Michael said he was surprised how a career in air traffic control actually prepared him to run an adoption room because he utilizes his decision-making skills every day. He is continually looking at the needs of animals, as well as...
