Parents who have questions about their child’s path to college success are invited to attend an upcoming Cerro Coso Community College virtual Parent Information Night and see firsthand what CCCC offers. From career-training programs that include nursing, welding, EMT, and cyber security, to …
One of Tehachapi's legacy farms is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, and is inviting the community to help them mark the happy occasion.
Jessica Martin took these photos of a female orb spinner spider that has been creating her geometric web in a lavender bush growing in Jessica's Bear Valley Springs yard. Jessica thinks this female may have consumed her mate, because Jessica found legs in the web that look like they once bel…
Load up your costumed kids and come to 100 E. E St., where Tehachapi Community Church is hosting trick or treat. The event will take place on Halloween evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Masked volunteers from the church will hand out candy from a socially safe distance.
Written in 1972, Title IX is a groundbreaking law that began an era of progress for women and girls, but more work is needed. This is the position of American Association of University Women, and it was further explained to Tehachapi Mountain Branch by Dr. Marian Stephens at the October gene…
Biola University welcomed new students to the Biola community as they start their journey as an Eagle this fall.
Cheryl Sigler took this photo of a pair of Common Green Darner dragonflies as they were laying eggs in a pond at her parents' property in Bear Valley Springs.
Pen in Hand: Despite 2020, a fairly normal year for baby California Quail in the Tehachapi Mountains
In a year when so much has seemed to go wrong, at least some things have been successful in 2020. Animals have often thrived as human activity has been curtailed. And in the Tehachapi Mountains, California Quail appear to have had a normal nesting season.
While many events have been canceled this year, there is still more to do than wait around for “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” to come on TV. Businesses and organizations have used some creepy creativity to offer Halloween and fall events, including drive-in movies, socially distant …
This month, Emmanuel Lutheran Church joins in the community conversation about the book "Broad Band" by Claire L. Evans, which is the One Book Project 2020 title selection. On Thursday evening, Emmanuel is offering an online panel discussion titled Women Who Preach: Pioneering in the Pulpit.
The Central CA Animal Disaster Team – Kern County Division has kept busy this summer caring for animals displaced by wildfires.
Thousands of Kern County seniors have taken advantage of the Food2Door food delivery program. But there are still spots open in rural communities across Kern County.
Kim Mangone is on the ballot to replace Kevin McCarthy as 23rd Congressional District representative. Democrats wanting to encourage her election wrote 2,000 postcards to send to voters in this area. The cards were hand-written by many people who created their personal message about the impo…
Author Alia Volz used to think that personal writing had to begin with questions and end with answers — not unlike the essays we were taught to write in high school and college. That is, until she discovered that the most interesting moments in memoir happen when questions lead to yet more q…
The Tehachapi Community Theatre has added some new directors to its 2020 board, and with them come new ideas.
Longtime Tehachapi farmer Sid Weiser, who was one of the first to bring the fresh taste of Kern County produce to Los Angeles-area farmers markets, passed away in his sleep on Sept. 28 at the fine old age of 95.
The flying portion of the Aerospace Valley Air Show will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10.
Randy Weinstein took this photo in Stallion Springs of a Turkey Vulture soaring overhead. September and October are the two main months each year when an epic migration of Turkey Vultures moves through Tehachapi Pass.
Norman Rockwell painted everyday American scenes of small town life with affection, charm and humor. What Rockwell did with paint, Kerry Patrick Clark does with music. The award-winning singer-songwriter gives us musical portraits of everyday life that show us what we as a people have in com…
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Nicholas Bruhl was named to Biola University's dean's list for academic excellence.
Dr. Marian Stephens will speak at the Oct. 14 meeting of AAUW Tehachapi Mountain Branch about the importance Title IX. American Association of University Women strongly supports Title IX, a groundbreaking law that has helped achieve progress for girls. She is disappointed the U.S. Department…
An online analysis of several ballot propositions will be presented by Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club. Some members have selected certain propositions and studied them in depth. They will present pros and cons of each proposition. This will be followed by questions and answers.
The CSUB Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its CSUB Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes graduates who’ve distinguished themselves in their career, volunteered their time, talent and/or money to benefit their community and brought honor to their alma mater.
For century after century, until the years numbered in the thousands, the Tehachapi Mountains were roamed by a resourceful Native people known in their language as the Nuwä. The most widespread and lasting evidence of these semi-nomadic hunters and gatherers is literally carved in stone: in …
Stacey Herrera took this photo in Stallion Springs of a massive bull elk. These very large deer, known as American Elk or Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni), are currently undergoing the fall rut and can be seen and heard more frequently.
Young girls and women ages 2 on up have another venue available to them in the pageantry circuit.
After more than 20 years of singing for Tehachapi, the Summit Singers has made the difficult decision to disband the organization. When COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the Spring Concert last May, along with the stoppage of all group gatherings such as choir practice, we kept hoping for …
Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer visited virtually with Tehachapi Rotary Club on Sept. 10. She talked about the status of crime in Kern County, saying that violent crime is up and it is her goal since coming to the office in January 2019 to see a reduction.
Gallery 'N' Gifts will present a Sip and Shop featuring the October guest artist, Tiffany Michael, on Oct. 2.
The hills came alive Sept. 11 with music from a bygone era. The Bear Valley Springs Women’s Club monthly meeting celebrated Victorian dancing led by English country dance expert, Martha Velasquez.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Core Ensemble will perform the chamber music theatre work Tres Vidas virtually at 6 p.m.
Derrill Whitten took these photos of a California Mule Deer doe and her two twins.
With autumn officially underway, oak tree have been dropping their acorns, and it is a busy time of harvesting and storing for animals that depend on this nutritious bounty. Among these acorn collectors are California Gray Squirrels.
COVID-19 does not stop pride in the community. Several churches and service clubs are doing their part to keep Tehachapi looking beautiful.
A new Miss Tehachapi for 2020 was crowned Saturday night outdoors at the lovely Shirley's Place wedding venue in Stallion Springs. Ruby Zheng, 19, and her court will be the latest queens to serve the community in the coming year.
On Monday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Houchin Community Blood Bank will join forces again with the city of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Parks District for a communitywide blood and platelet drive.
Cerro Coso faculty implemented a strategy to support student success by reducing educational costs for students by adopting Open Education Resources to replace costly textbooks.
Were you brought up in a Spanish-speaking home? Cerro Coso Community College is offering SPAN C180 for you.
“We are living in crazy times.” That is how Dr. Marilyn Schlitz began her talk to American Association of University. It was at the Tehachapi Mountain Branch's September meeting, which was held online and conducted by President Joan Cote.
Debbie Mayer, president of the Bear Valley Springs Carriage Driving Society, will speak at the noon Sept. 23 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi.
Always unique, always inventive, Sunday's Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra Concert labeled the Corona Concert took into account the need for face masks and social distancing by holding an outdoor concert Sunday on the lawn at Country Oaks Baptist Church in Tehachapi.
Jessica Martin took this photo in Bear Valley Springs of a California Quail hen perched in a tree along the nature trail near Baubien Field.
Fall officially starts next week with the annual Autumnal Equinox occurring on Sept. 22. You don’t need a calendar, though, to feel the subtle changes in the Tehachapi Mountains as summer gives way to fall.
Bobby Howell is proud to announce his engagement to Emily Sheldon. Howell and Sheldon met in Portland, Ore., in 2017 while they both were working at MassMutual in wealth management/finance.
There is rising demand for educators and social workers who specialize in working with children. This fall, Cerro Coso Community College is offering a variety of late-start child development classes online designed to prepare students for employment in the field.
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is holding a Pick-A-Ticket Fundraiser at the Farmers Market. The prizes include a homemade quilt, a $100 gift certificate, a basket of wines and wine accessories, a jar of lottery scratchers, and a basket of assorted items from Home Depot.
On Sept. 3, the new restaurant, Taco El Superior, began taking drive-through orders, with cars lined up to the street.
Kim Mangone, candidate for 23rd Congressional District, spoke at the September virtual meeting of Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club. She told the club she is running for Congress because she believes we need a representative who will fight for the people in our district.
Leslie Budewitz loves good food, cooking, mystery stories and life in the Northwest. She has combined these passions into the creation of two cozy mystery series, the Spice Shop mysteries, set in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, and the Food Lovers’ Village mysteries, set in Northwest Montana.
Susan Minor, owner of the Slice of Life Enrichment School, will be the speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi meeting at noon Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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