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TAAR holds awards and installation event

By Al Crisalli, Jr., Contributing Writer

This year marks 25 years of membership with the California Association of Realtors for our local Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors. In keeping with the guidelines for membership of the National Association, Tehachapi's local association members held their annual installation dinner for the incoming officers and directors on Jan. 6.

It was a beautiful evening held at the local association meeting room which was transformed into a magnificent winter wonderland by Laura Lynne Wyatt of RE/MAX Tehachapi and her social committee including Tammy Wallace of Country Real Estate, Carol Lawhon, association executive, Carol's nephew and Jason McClain.

District will fill superintendent position

By Deborah Hand, Contributing Writer

In a brief special meeting, Jan. 31, the Board of Trustees of Tehachapi Unified School Board began the process of appointing a new superintendent.

Former Supt. Richard Swanson resigned last October and Lisa Gilbert has been serving as Interim Superintendent.

Tehachapi police report arrests, missing man

Tehachapi News

The Tehachapi Police Department for the week of January 30 to February 6 reported only one feloney arrest. Brian Rahman Yearwood was arrested on another agency’s warrant.

Officers reported 22 traffic stops and 2 accidents. There were 10 warrants served, six calls for medical aid, seven disturbance calls and four reports of petty theft. Officers assisted other agencies on five occasions.

Hospital Board receives foundation update

By Ed Gordon, Staff Writer

More than $400,000 previously raised by the organization known as Tehachapi Hospital Foundation has been placed in an account with the Kern Community Foundation, according to a report by Virginia Staabs, chairman of the Board of Directors of the organization that is in the process of officially changing its name to HighCountry HealthCare Foundation.

Staabs provided a report to the Board of Directors of the Tehachapi Valley HealthCare District at its meeting Jan. 18 and said that the local foundation retains "full control over these funds. The moneys that have been specifically in the past designated as building fund money are still there."

New police station proposed

Staff Report

The Tehachapi Police Department was expected to propose a new location for the police department at last night's City Council meeting.

Earlier it was determined that the current police station is inadequate for a modern public safey facility and with council's approval staff began to for a new location for the facility. Based on the information developed they recommended the purchase and remodel of an existing structure at 220 W. C Street. The price of the building is pegged at $400,00.

Tehachapi will welcome 'wall to wall' riders

By Shirley Given COMMUNITY REPORTER

Feb. 19 events celebrate first stop

Sunday, Feb. 19 will be an exciting day in Tehachapi. The "Wall to Wall" cross-country bicycle ride, originating in Bakersfield at the "Wall of Valor" and ending at the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C., will make end its first day with a stop in Tehachapi. What an honor and opportunity Tehachapi has to thank our veterans.

Burgess gives hospital update

Ed Gordon, Staff Writer

Progress on a new Tehachapi Hospital came to a "screeching halt" after the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District was served with a write of mandate in November.

Horse rescue efforts continue

Ed Gordon, Staff Writer

Since 2009, Zach Skow of Marley's Mutts - a Bear Valley Springs-based non-profit - has rescued hundreds of dogs.

The state of the county

Courtesy of Kern County Board of Trade

A capacity crowd was on hand Jan. 25 as Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner, Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, delivered the annual State of the County Address.

House fire kills at least four pets

Tehachapi News staff

Firefighters believe a floor furnace started a fire that killed at least four family pets Wednesday evening.

Valentine Wine and Chocolate Walk tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for Main Street Tehachapi's Fifth Annual Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate walk to take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.