News : Local
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Tuesday, Feb 21 2012 06:34 AM
Golden Hills Sanitation files stay
Golden Hills Sanitation Company, which last year asked the state Public Utilities Company to allow a rate increase objected to by many of its customers, is reportedly preparing to file bankruptcy.
Sara Steck Myers, attorney for Golden Hills Sanitation Company, on Feb. 16 filed a motion with the CPUC to stay proceedings for Application A11-08-019. The company cited "insufficient funds and personnel to continue to advance and participate in this proceeding." CPUC Administrative Law Judge Seaneen M. Wilson subsequently asked for comments to be filed no later than Feb. 23 if the application should be dismissed without prejudice instead of being stayed.
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Tuesday, Feb 21 2012 06:34 AM
Hospital names new CFO, gives raises
The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District has a new Chief Financial Officer.
William Van Noy was introduced at the regular meeting of the district's Board of Directors on Feb. 15.
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Tuesday, Feb 21 2012 06:32 AM
Warm welcome for cyclists
On Sunday, Feb. 19, the people of Tehachapi braved wind and cold to give a warm welcome to the "Wall to Wall" riders on the first day of their 100-day fund-raising cycle-athon for returning and wounded veterans.
Iraq War veterans Jeremy Staat and Wesley Barrientos and Vietnam vet Dale Porter set out on a 100-day ride from the Wall of Valor in Bakersfield to the Vietnam memorial wall in Wash., D.C. -- and Tehachapi was their first stop.
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Monday, Feb 20 2012 11:16 AM
New Tehachapi police station approved
The Tehachapi Police Dept. will have a new home at 220 W. "C" St. following closure of escrow and renovation of a now vacant building at that location.
Approval of the purchase of the property was approved by the Tehachapi City Council at it meeting Feb. 6.
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Monday, Feb 20 2012 07:10 AM
Golden Hills CSD holds monthly board meeting
The Golden Hills Community Services District held its regular board meeting on Feb. 16. All board members were present. The meeting opened with a discussion of the Kern County Grand Jury report that was just released concerning the operation and management of the district. The last time the grand jury reviewed district operations was in 2003.
General Manager Bill Fisher reported that there were no recommendations and no response required to the report. CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT
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Monday, Feb 20 2012 07:01 AM
Grand Jury gives Golden Hills CSD clean bill of health
The Kern Country Grand Jury recently released a copy of a report by its Special Districts Committee concerning the Golden Hills Community Services District.
The report is published here in its entirety:
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Monday, Feb 20 2012 06:35 AM
Tehachapi residents injured in Highway 58 crash
Two Tehachapi residents were injured in a an automobile accident on Feb. 14.
The California Highway Patrol reported that P. Andrade, 27, of Tehachapi was driving a 1990 Nissan westbound on Highway 58 at 12:42 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle and it traveled off the freeway on the north side.
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Sunday, Feb 19 2012 02:40 PM
'Wall to Wall' bicyclists nearing Tehachapi
The 'Wall to Wall' bicyclists are about 15 minutes outside Tehachapi, photographer Nick Smirnoff reports. Early morning clouds have lifted and they'lll have blue sky and plenty of flags to welcome them as they wrap up the first day of their journey.
If you're not already in downtown Tehachapi, there is still time to "come on down" and join the fun, showing Tehachapi's patriotic spirit and giving the kids a chance to welcome some real American heroes!
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Sunday, Feb 19 2012 12:27 PM
'Wall to Wall' bicyclists en route to Tehachapi
Photographer Nick Smirnoff reports that the "Wall to Wall" riders have left the Bakersfield National Cemetery and are on Highway 58 headed east, en route to Tehachapi.
It has been slow-going, Smirnoff reports, and the toughest part of today's journey lies ahead.
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Thursday, Feb 16 2012 02:42 PM
Tehachapi musicians make middle school honors orchestra
Five of Tehachapi’s middle school-age string players auditioned and were selected for the All Kern County Middle School Honors Orchestra.
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Thursday, Feb 16 2012 02:36 PM
Linda Vernon resigns from Tehachapi council
Former mayor and long-time council member Linda Vernon resigned from the Tehachapi City Council at its Feb. 6 meeting.
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Thursday, Feb 16 2012 02:34 PM
"Wall to wall" riders expected Sunday afternoon
How fortunate is Tehachapi? Few small towns have the chance to leave their stamp across America. The “Wall to Wall” ride with Wesley Barrientos, Jeremy Staat and Dale Porter, on Feb.19 will give Tehachapi that opportunity.
