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Make a difference in Tehachapi! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Tehachapi area and around...

National MS Society bringing research program to Tehachapi

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Burned cat reward now $5,000

Golden Hills resident Carl Spector wrote a check for $3225.00 to bring the reward for information on whoever who burned a cat Jan. 21 to an even $5,000.“I like...

Club offers $1,000 scholarship to senior

Sometimes it’s just hard to give away $1,000.For the last several years, the Tehachapi Sportsman Club has had few applicants for its scholarship for local high school...

Legislation named in honor of Seth Walsh aimed at greater protection for LGBT youth

An Assembly bill named in memory of a 13-year-old Tehachapi student who committed suicide reportedly after being bullied in school for being gay was introduced last week in...

Tehachapi Scentsy consultant receives promotion

Scentsy, Inc., a party plan company that provides scented, wickless candles, has announced that Johnele McBride, Tehachapi resident and Independent Consultant for the...

Army Pvt. Paul Cronin graduates

Army Pvt. Paul Cronin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history,...

Army Pvt. Maria S. Cuevas graduates

Army Pvt. Maria S. Cuevas has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history,...

Tehachapi High School graduate makes Deans’ List at University of Nebraska

Lisa Chavez, a former Tehachapi resident, now a junior majoring in business administration at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, was named to the dean’s list/honor...

Edgar and Lorrain Kloth celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

The family of Edgar and Lorrain Kloth would like to congratulate them on their milestone 70th wedding anniversary on March 16.When they were married in Downey in 1941, Ed was...

Program at Denny’s provides help to Tehachapi’s schools

Tehachapi Association of Teachers Organizing ChairThe crowd goes wild! It’s a “grand slam” by Denny’s of Tehachapi for the students of the Tehachapi...

Tehachapi teen nominated for Youth Hero Award

Duncan Wolf, a local teenager, is being nominated for the National Youth Hero Award. He will be sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary #221.On July 14, 2010, then 17-year-old...

Time to organize ‘Relay for Life’ teams

Plans are underway for the eighth annual Tehachapi Relay for Life, which will be held at Jacobsen Middle School on July 9 and 10. Now is the time for individuals, families,...

Tehachapi City Council Special Meeting

from:City Of Tehachapi

Appeal filed by Henry L. Shaeffer on behalf of Tehachapi First, of a Planning Commission decision for Architectural Design and Site Plan Review No 2007-11 (Walmart).

Consider your lifestyle when choosing dog

Meet Morgan, my 8-month old Border Collie-Beagle mix. With her head cocked to one side and white-tipped tail wagging a mile a minute, she is a thirty pound whirlwind...

Time to organize ‘Relay for Life’ teams

Plans are underway for the eighth annual Tehachapi Relay for Life, which will be held at Jacobsen Middle School on July 9 and 10. Now is the time for individuals, families,...

Teen distracted driving: nothing to ‘LOL’ about

Everyday activities for teenagers like text messaging, talking on a cell phone or even eating are dangerous and potentially deadly distractions when done behind the wheel of...

Fire at Willow Springs Estates

Kern County Fire Department sent three engines and a battalion chief to a fire at 7 a.m. on Sat., Mar. 5 in a mobile home at Willow Springs Estates at 14566 East Tehachapi Blvd....

ACLU, school district talking

As high-level federal officials review the Office of Civil Rights report on gender harassment in the Tehachapi Unified School District, negotiations between the American Civil...

Airport Customer Satisfaction Survey

from:City Of Tehachapi

We believe that Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP) is an outstanding place to rest your wings but it’s not just enough that we think so. We want to know what airport users...

‘Hometown’ musicians featured in March at Fiddlers Crossing

March will be a “hometown” month at Fiddlers Crossing, with several concerts by local musicians.Fiddlers Crossing is located at 206 E. F St. in Downtown...

2010: two home building permits in the city; more expected in 2011

Of the 99 building permits the city of Tehachapi issued in 2010, two were for new homes and 97 were for additions and renovations such as new patio covers.According to City...

Flat, but not flatline

In the Greater Tehachapi area, only Bear Valley Springs posted an increase in total dollar volume of residential home sales during Nov. -Jan. 2010/11 from the same...

We Need Your Input For Our Branding Survey

from:City Of Tehachapi

The City of Tehachapi is working with Northstar Destination Strategies to develop a community brand. Part of this process icludes getting YOUR feedback.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Kern County, CA

Tehachapi Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Kern County, CA. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If you...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

Bear Valley CSD Board alters water usage policies

The Bear Valley CSD Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 13. The meeting lasted nearly three hours with all board members present.The board passed...

Conflict alleged; city lawyer responds to Nelson's memo

Local resident William Nelson filed a memorandum with the city of Tehachapi Jan. 10 requesting that the Planning Commission “take no action to adopt or approve any...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

Coroner identifies murder victim

The Kern County Coroner has identified the man who was killed Thursday morning, Jan. 13, as Stephen Gregory Christy, 39, of Tehachapi.According to the report, Mr. Christy...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

City Council Agenda Now Available

from:City Of Tehachapi

The City Council Agenda for the meeting scheduled on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, is now available.

Salas visits Tehachapi

On Jan. 6, I had the opportunity to hear newly elected Bakersfield City Councilman Rudy Salas speak to Tehachapi residents at Don Juan's Grill. This past November, Rudy made...

No check? State tax board may have your refund

The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced it is holding more than $15 million in returned state income tax refunds. This year nearly 49,000 refunds, ranging from $1 to...

$10,000 donation helps Tehachapi Heritage League

The Tehachapi Heritage League has received a donation of $10,000 from Mark and Jessie Milano to assist with operating funds and to provide for special projects in the coming year....

Notice of Continuance of Hearing (Walmart)

from:City Of Tehachapi

A continued Public Hearing will be held before the Tehachapi Planning Commission on Monday, January 31, 2011, at 6:00 PM

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to Heroes

When a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community.Military help was called in to assist with...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less Stressful

Most of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund...