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TEHACHAPI VISITOR GUIDE
Table of Contents About Tehachapi Introducing Tehachapi. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Land of four seasons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Check before you visit. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to Tehachapi. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A guide to our communities. . . . . . . 7 Tehachapi Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . 10 Getting around Tehachapi. . . . . . . . . 11 Where to get information . . . . . . . . 12 Banks and ATMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Our publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Emergency and health care. . . . . . . 15 Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 What does "Tehachapi" mean? . . . 17
Nearly 1,000 cyclists head out at the start of the 6th Annual Tehachapi GranFondo.
History and Culture
Tehachapi Mountain Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tehachapi offers year-round fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The famed Tehachapi Loop. . . . . . . 19 BeeKay Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Wind development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tehachapi's wine industry . . . . . . . 24
Things to Do GranFondo returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Glider plane ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Tehachapi's arts and entertainment scene . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tehachapi apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Recreation opportunities. . . . . . . . . 42 Downtown walking tour. . . . . . . . . . 47 The Pacific Crest Trail and more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Spiritual Life
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Nobertine Monastery and Bethany House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Places to worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Animals Abundant animal life . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Jim and Sally Arnold of Triassic Vineyards were awarded Best of Class for their 2016 Big Bang and Double Gold for their Triassic Rocks at the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Arts and Entertainment Tehachapi farmers market . . . . . . . 31 Tehachapi museums . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Guides Lodging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Dining and imbibing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Event venues and services . . . . . . . 68
Living in Tehachapi Tehachapi Warrior sports . . . . . . . . 70 Tehachapi's diverse economy. . . . . 71 Relocating to Tehachapi . . . . . . . . . 72 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Avertiser Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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elcome to the community!
Greater Tehachapi, for sure, is made up of lots of communities — the city of Tehachapi itself, with some 8,000 residents, plus Golden Hills, Bear Valley Springs, Stallion Springs, Alpine Forest, Sand Canyon, Cummings Valley and Mountain Meadows. But no matter the area, residents say a few characteristics tie the areas together: A welcoming spirit, a small-town feel and a high standard of living. It’s what attracts people to move to Tehachapi, often called The Land of Four Seasons. It’s what makes visitors feel welcome. It’s what fills the community with so much to see and do. Imbibe at the wineries or the well-loved restaurants. Take in a car show, a play at BeeKay Theatre, or a symphony performance. Bike in the annual Gran Fondo — there are highly competitive routes and fun rides. Take a hot air balloon ride. Spend some quiet time at Brite Lake. Take in the fun of the annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival. Now, if you need help selecting your next adventure, stop at the Tehachapi Visitor Center. Go to visittehachapi.com or visit in person at 200 W. Tehachapi Blvd. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday. We hope this guide will facilitate your journey through Tehachapi — or maybe even get you started on your move here. Have a question? Remember, lots of residents will be happy to answer your questions.
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Welcome to the Land of Four Seasons If you’re thinking of making Tehachapi your home, the area offers diverse smalltown neighborhoods, sprawling ranches and everything in between.
By IDA PERKINS
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he Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the beautiful community of Tehachapi.
Please stop by the Chamber office during your visit to pick up one of our numerous brochures or relocation information. We are located at 209 E. Tehachapi Blvd.
Tehachapi is an oasis located in the mountains between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert, offering a cool haven from the arid desert heat and the sprawling lowlands of the valley. Nicknamed the “Land of Four Seasons,” Tehachapi is known for its scenic beauty year-round. Whether you’re here to enjoy one of our many festivals, exploring the history of Tehachapi with a visit to the Tehachapi Museum or the Errea House, wine tasting at one of our award-winning wineries, picnicking in one of our beautiful parks or shopping in our beautiful Historic Downtown, a visit to Tehachapi has something for everyone.
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reater Tehachapi is such a welcoming community, with so many places to visit, beautiful scenery, food to tempt your tastebuds and so much more.
But like the rest of Kern County and the nation, it has experienced stay-at-home orders and closures in the wake of COVID-19, and now, at the time of this guide's publication in June 2020, reopenings. It's wise to check with venues and businesses about their hours, availability and amenities before you make your plans to visit. Depending on when during the 202021 year you pick up this guide, some restrictions may be in effect, some businesses may have changed their plans, and some destinations may not be open. For example, in an abundance of caution, the city of Tehachapi still plans its Independence Day fireworks from Tehachapi Municipal Airport for 2020, but the usual All-American 4th of July Festival at Philip Marx Central Park and Coy Burnett Stadium is canceled. So check before you plan your visit, so you can make the most of it and enjoy all that Tehachapi and its surrounding communities have to offer!
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We hope that within the pages of this Visitor Guide you will find that something special to make your visit to Tehachapi a memorable one. Welcome to Tehachapi! Ida Perkins is president of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce.
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ost people travel to Tehachapi via private vehicle, but here are some other ways to get to and from town:
Amtrak — offers bus service to connect with northbound trains from Bakersfield and southbound and eastbound buses from Tehachapi. Curbside only (no bus shelter), with no local ticketing agent. Call 800-872-7245 or visit amtrak.com. Kern Transit — connects Bakersfield and Lancaster to Tehachapi with scheduled daily bus service. Call 800-3232396 or visit kerntransit.org. Tehachapi Municipal Airport — 314 N. Hayes St., Tehachapi, north end of city, near Highway 58 at Mill Street. Operated by the city of Tehachapi, it offers fuel, pilot’s lounge and computerized weather system for current weather conditions. AWOS frequency: 120.025. Call 661822-2220 extension 133. Meadows Field (Bakersfield) — is about 45 miles from Tehachapi and is the closest airport offering commercial airline service (American, United). Several car rental companies operate in Bakersfield. Visit meadowsfield.com. Walking — every year people find their way to Tehachapi by way of the Pacific Crest Trail, pcta.org. The trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states and traverses the eastern side of the Tehachapi Valley. Permits are required for some but not all areas of the trail.
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A guide to our communities Tehachapi News
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he Greater Tehachapi area, featuring the city of Tehachapi and several unincorporated communities, has a population of nearly 48,000 and encompasses more than 275 square miles, according to tehachapilife.com. The development of Tehachapi started when Southern Pacific completed its construction of a railroad in 1876. The community of Old Town, which was previously called Williamsburg, was an important station on the road between the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California when it was founded in the 1860s. Old Town saw a decline in population when residents began migrating to nearby Greenwich, the original name of what is now known as Tehachapi. The city of Tehachapi became incorporated in 1909 and for many years was surrounded by ranchland. Development of ranches in the mid-20th century has continued, leading to the formation of numerous unincorporated communities that offer a wide array of amenities. Communities and developed areas (in addition to the city of Tehachapi) include: Golden Hills/Old Town/Oak Knolls – residential and commercial development located roughly 10 minutes from downtown Tehachapi. It was a popular place for many of Tehachapi’s early settlers. Alpine Forest Park/Mountain Meadows/Old West Ranch – a sort of “off the grid” locale that is not entirely serviced by electricity. A woodsy area that grows a wide array of indigenous plants. Brite Valley – area with small farms and residential lots located between the Tehachapi and Cummings valleys named after the first families to settle in the Tehachapi area. Home of Brite Lake, a campground that offers hookups, picnic areas and fishing. Cummings Valley/Fairview Ranches/ Stallion Springs – a farming and ranching community 20 minutes outside of downtown Tehachapi that is home to California Correctional Institution Tehachapi, the third oldest state prison in California. Cummings Valley is a mix
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A late afternoon fog rolls in as the sun sets. of residential development and agriculture containing commercial production of organic vegetables and producing vineyards. Fairview Ranches and Stallion Springs are residential subdivisions in the valley. Stallion Springs is home to the youth sports and recreation center Woodward West, offering gymnastics, inline skating, skateboarding and BMX racing. Bear Valley Springs – commonly referred to as Bear Valley, this gated enclave offers a wide array of homes and townhouses spread out over 25,000 acres of nature setting. The area has an equestrian center, horse trails, a country club and golf course, as well as a country store that serves both breakfast and lunch. These facilities are generally not covered in this guide because they are not open to the public. Sand Canyon – east of Tehachapi off Highway 58 and surrounded by dirt
roads, Sand Canyon has a bit of a wild west feel. The scenic area offers horseback riding and contains scenic hills, valleys and ranches. Keene – the community of Keene, roughly 10 miles west of the city of Tehachapi, is home to the famed Tehachapi Loop, a 0.73-mile railway spiral constructed in 1876. It also houses the National Chavez Center and Cesar E. Chavez National Monument. Monolith – no longer occupied, Monolith was once a company town for Monolith Portland Cement Company, east of Tehachapi along Highway 58. Other than the city of Tehachapi, all other areas are part of unincorporated Kern County. Some are organized into community services districts, which provide various services ranging from water to police protection.
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Tehachapi Visitor Center is your first stop in town By EMA SASIC
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hether you’re exploring Tehachapi for the first time, or have been living in town for years, the Tehachapi Visitor Center always has something new for guests to discover. The center opened around four years ago because there was a need to have a spot for people who come through the area for various reasons. “It’s a very fulfilling, very magical, very interesting, very magical place to spend some some quality time in,” said Cheryl Graham Wilson, who sits on the Visitor Center Committee and Tehachapi Tourism Commission. The Tehachapi Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. The volunteers working at the center have a number of resources available to visitors and try to figure out a person’s interests before giving them recommendations.
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Freedom Plaza, with the Tehachapi Visitor Center in the background, is a popular place to visit.
The walls of the Visitor Center are filled with brochures and guides to help travelers organize their stay. Day planners are available to give ideas on antique shopping, wine or beer tasting, hiking, museum hopping or visiting alpacas and other exotic animals.
Mountain Festival in August and the Apple Festival in October draw in large crowds year after year. The arts and craft festivals also bring many vendors and visitors to the downtown area in the spring, summer and autumn.
Pick up a walking tour map of historic downtown and check out the murals and plaques that depict various aspects of Tehachapi’s history.
Food is another big component in Tehachapi, and Wilson said there are restaurants serving various types of cuisines, such as Thai and Mediterranean.
Wine lovers can check out Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company and Triassic Vineyards, Wilson said. Two additional wineries are coming soon — Dorner Family Vineyards and Stray Leaves.
Even train enthusiasts can go to model train shows, the train museum and view the world-famous Tehachapi Loop.
For people seeking adventure, the Pacific Crest Trail or Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park, which overlooks Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west and was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuwa) village, are places to explore. Another spot for hikers would be Tehachapi Mountain Park, which offers the Nuooah Nature Trail and various camping opportunities. The city is a great spot for bicyclists as well, with several paved paths available, as well as dirt biking, and the annual Gran Fondo in September. Tehachapi Visitor
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Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday Where: 200 W. Tehachapi Blvd. (southwest corner of Tehachapi Boulevard and Curry Street) Phone: 661-825-5003 Download: Visit Tehachapi app on the App Store or Google Play
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Animal lovers have a variety of options available to them nearby as well, such as Adorable Alpacas, Windswept Ranch Petting Zoo and The Cat House. There are also several music venues offered in town, including Fiddlers Crossing. Seasonal activities are big in the community. The
“We want this to be a destination city,” said Wilson. “This is such a cliche and all cities say this, but I think no matter your age category and who you have with you, I think that there truly is something for everyone and everyone would be fulfilled (in Tehahcapi).” Guests at the center also can check out Freedom Plaza, located on the corner of Tehachapi Boulevard and Curry Street. The plaza opened in 2016 and features monuments for all five branches of the armed forces. Though the center is open select days during the week, there is an app available that can help assist visitors during their stay. Named Visit Tehachapi, users have dining, play, hotel and motel, shopping and worship categories to choose from to plan their visit. If they know they want to visit wineries or antique shops, they can narrow their searches to those specific topics. It also includes information on various festivals and events taking place. The Visit Tehachapi app is available for download on the App Store or Google Play. For more information on the Tehachapi Visitor Center or the Visit Tehachapi app, visit http://www.liveuptehachapi.com/405/ Visit-Tehachapi.
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rivate vehicles remain the most common method of transportation in Greater Tehachapi. However, the area also has two forms of public transportation, a taxi service, two rental car locations, and access to ridesharing services, Uber and Lyft, for those without a private ride.
PUBLIC TRANSIT East Kern Express — Route 100, which travels from Bakersfield to Lancaster and back every day, makes a stop at various times during the day in Tehachapi at Tehachapi Park and Ride on West Tehachapi Boulevard and can make a requested stop on Cameron Canyon Road at Highway 58. The route, which also makes stops in Keene, Mojave and Rosamond, gives residents the option to travel throughout the county, out of the Bakersfield and Mojave hubs.
Tehachapi Dial-A-Ride — This localized public transit service is provided Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fare is $2 for a general pass and $1 for a reduced fare pass — qualifications for this are the same as the East Kern Express. The service, which goes throughout Tehachapi, Old Town and Golden Hills, is suggested to be reserved at least a day in advance but same-day travels are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passengers can also transfer to the East Kern Express in Old Town and Tehachapi. For more information, call 800-323-2396 or go online at kerntransit.org/dial-a-ride/ dial-tehachapi.
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The intercommunity route is $3 for a general ticket, and $1.50 for a reduced fare for youth (5-15), seniors (62+) and disabled passengers with a “reduced fare card.” The charge for the cross-county route is $5 for a general ticket and $2.50 for a reduced ticket. For more information, call 800-323-2396 or 800-560-1733 or go online at kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/100-bakersfield-lancaster/.
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hether you’re already in Tehachapi, or you are planning a visit, here are places to get information. Tehachapi News 411 N. Mill St. 661-822-6828 or 800-6002909 tehachapinews.com; Tehachapi News Facebook page Tehachapi Visitor Center 200 W. Tehachapi Blvd. (at the corner of Tehachapi Boulevard and Curry Street) 661-829-3333 Thursday — Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce 209 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-4180
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The Kern County Library Tehachapi branch, located at 212 S. Green St., was once the site of the Masonic Temple, which was a two-time recipient of facade grants from Main Street Tehachapi.
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City of Tehachapi 115 S. Robinson St. 661-822-2200 liveuptehachapi.com Monday — Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Kern County / Office of Supervisor Zack Scrivner (Second District, includes Tehachapi) 1115 Truxtun Ave, 5th Floor, Bakersfield 661-868-3660 kerncounty.com/bos/dist2 Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District 490 W. D St. 661-822-3228 12
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Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday of every month at Slice of Life Enrichment School 48771 West Valley Blvd.
Tehachapi Heritage League Museum 310 South Green St.
Monthly Tourism Commission meetings on the third Thursday of every other month at Tehachapi Police Department Community Room at 10 a.m.
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Banks and ATMs Alta One Federal Credit Union 775 Tucker Road, 823-9942
Bank of the Sierra
21000 Mission St., 822-9191 224 W. F St., 822-6801
Safe One Credit Union
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Union Bank
665 Tucker Road, 822-2500
Valley Strong Credit Union 821 Tucker Road, 833-7900
Bank of the West
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Bank of America 841 Tucker Road, 401-8500 Cardtronics 400 E. Steuber Road Navy Federal Credit Union 1101 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Wells Fargo 1100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 8693557
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Our publications Tehachapi News Tehachapi’s hometown newspaper since 1899. Published every Wednesday 411 N. Mill St., Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-822-6828
and newsstand availability in the Tehachapi area. 3700 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-395-7500 • Best websites to get news and information about the Greater Tehachapi area:
The Bakersfield Californian
TehachapiNews.com and Bakersfield.com
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Emergency and health care services Emergency services For emergencies, call 911
California Highway Patrol The Tehachapi area is served by the Mojave office of the California Highway Patrol. • 1313 Highway 58, Mojave, 823-5500 chp.ca.gov
Kern County Sheriff Provides protection throughout unincorporated areas of greater Tehachapi; frequently coordinates efforts with other law enforcement agencies.
Tehachapi Golden Hills Substation • 22209 Old Town Road, 8236060 kernsheriff.org
Tehachapi Police Department • 220 W. C St., 822-2222 liveuptehachapi.com Nixle is an emergency notification system offered by the city of Tehachapi. Residents can sign up for free notifications delivered by telephone, text message or email. More information is available at liveuptehachapi.com.
Bear Valley Springs Police Department Under the jurisdiction of the Bear Valley Community Services District, the department provides law enforcement services for more than 50 square miles of mountains and valleys within the district.
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A directional sign at the entrance of Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley points visitors to go to the back of the building if they need emergency services. • 25101 Bear Valley Road, 8213239 bvcsd.com
Stallion Springs Police Department Under the jurisdiction of the Stallion Springs Community Services District, the department provides law enforcement for the Stallion Springs area. • 27800 Stallion Springs Drive, 822-3268
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• Omni Family Health, 161 N. Mill St. #1347, 300-6664
• Fire Station 12 – Tehachapi
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A beautiful sunset at Cub Lake in Bear Valley Springs.
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beautiful mountain terrain. You’ll almost always find a steady wind — and sometimes it turns downright blustery.
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The elevation depends on where exactly you are in the region. Many use 4,000 feet for an average at the lower elevations, such as the location of Tehachapi Municipal Airport.
inter, spring, summer or fall ... there’s a good reason why Tehachapi is known as the Land of Four Seasons.
Indeed, the seasons often overlap. You may think spring has arrived, as daffodils rise from the soil, and all of a sudden, here comes a spring snowfall to blanket the mountains. Or the clouds might seem especially low for a springtime rainstorm. But for those who travel from the deserts of east Kern or the valley of Bakersfield, Greater Tehachapi can offer fresh air and some
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The National Weather Service says temperatures can easily range from the 20s on the coldest winter days to the high 80s on warm summer days. The best advice? Check before you travel, consider some layers of clothing and be sure to have the right kind of coat or jacket at the ready.
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here is no place like Tehachapi — and no other place named Tehachapi. So just what does the name mean?
The name entails the higher elevation of the city. In fact, the higher elevation of the city is the competitive differentiator because it produces clean air, four seasons, alternative energy, outdoor adventures and great agritourism. But how did the city actually get the name? Well, this is what is believed to be the origin: While searching the west for the U.S. government to find a railroad route to California in August 1853, Lt. R.S. William-
son and his scout, Alexis Godey, made their way to the Tehachapi Valley and Indians told them their name for the creek running there was “Tah-ee-chay-pay.” Williamson did not record the meaning of the name, however. Speculation abounds, and through the years, various meanings have been attributed to the word. Multiple spellings have been used, as well. The most common belief today is that the word derives from the Kawaiisu word “Tihachipia,” meaning a hard climb.
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Luther Girado is a Nüwa (Kawaiisu or Paiute) elder, and a fluent speaker and storyteller.
Williamson, by the way, recorded a lovely description of the Tehachapi Valley from his visit nearly 150 years ago. He entered the valley from the east, having been traveling along the eastern Sierra Nevada from Walker Pass south through Cache Creek and wrote: “... a steep continuous descent for eight or nine miles, when we found ourselves in a beautiful prairie, apparently completely surrounded by high mountains, and as far as the eye could tell, it was a horizontal
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ith the railroad an important part of the town’s history, a visit to the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum is a must for anyone interested in trains. Full of train artifacts from the late 1800s and early 1900s, the museum is “the centerpiece of the town,” according to its curator, Doug Pickard. He means that literally, but its importance to the community and its connection to history can’t be understated. “If you’re interested in the area,” Pickard said, “we have a really comprehensive display of our history and particularly the railroad.” The museum opened in 2010 but getting it to that point took a community effort.
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Visitors enjoy the opportunity to have photos taken at the Tehachapi Depot before crossing the street to visit the many stores, antique shops and art galleries along Tehachapi Boulevard.
Initially, the museum was going to be inside the original Southern Pacific depot used by the railroad, but in 2008 the building was destroyed in a fire, not long before the museum was set to finally open after years of planning. “By that time, everyone in town was very pleased (with our work),” Pickard said. “There was a huge movement in town that we were going to rebuild it.” And so they did. The Friends of the Tehachapi Depot quickly got to work on building a replica of the original depot. Helping the group’s work was a set of drawings of the original that Pickard found. He said the project closely hewed to the original with one major, but necessary, change: air conditioning. Now the Friends’ hard work has paid off with the perfect place to showcase a collection of old railroad tools, photos and newspaper articles, signals, lanterns and dining cart china, to name a few. Each year, more than 10,000 visitors come to see the collection, much of it from Bill Stokoe, a retired railroad worker who died in 1999. “People seem to be very pleasantly surprised with how much we have and how well displayed it is,” Pickard said. Visitors will be able to find the museum in the heart of Tehachapi at 101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., right in the center of town. Its doors are open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday, and it is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Though entry is free at the museum, donations are welcomed to help it cover operational costs. For more information, call the museum at 661-823-1100. 18
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The famous Tehachapi Loop that draws so many people from around the world is unique for its ease of viewing from the roadside. Although there are other loops in America, they are not accessible and do not have as much traffic volume. On Dec. 3, 2000, a monument was dedicated to commemorate the loop.
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t the time it was constructed, the Tehachapi Loop was considered an engineering marvel. Even now, it still draws visitors from around the world who want to see that famous landmark many simply call The Loop. On the Tehachapi Loop, the track climbs up over itself in a spiral, starting from a tunnel at the base before working up to an elevation of 77 feet at a 2 percent grade over the loop’s .73 miles. A train longer than 4,000 feet will
pass over itself as it goes up the loop and over that tunnel. The loop is not only a favorite feature of Tehachapi locals and tourists, it’s also a California Historical Landmark, designated as such in 1955. It was also named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1998 by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Because of the many trains that use the track and the beautiful scenery surrounding it, the Tehachapi Loop is a must-see spot for train enthusiasts.
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The Beekay Theatre hosts many intimate plays, including this performance of “Little Foxes.”
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or the past 51 years, Tehachapi Community Theatre has presented wonderful theater productions at the historic BeeKay Theatre.
It was Dec. 6, 2008, when the ribbon-cutting for restoration took place for the BeeKay Theatre, and during that month, TCT opened the theater with the musical “Oliver.” This wonderful, rebuilt venue has become a beautiful, comfortable and prestigious place to be the home for all of TCT’s productions.
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Directed by David SteeleReed, “The Trip to Bountiful” was another smash hit at the Beekay Theatre.
Having a home has allowed TCT to focus on bringing a variety of the most interesting plays to Tehachapi with an emphasis on finding the best cast, crew and creative talents to enhance each experience.
opportunities for all ages through productions, classes and workshops; to actively support other performing arts and to contribute to the health and vibrancy of downtown Tehachapi through the operation of the historic BeeKay Theatre.”
The mission statement for TCT is “to serve our culturally diverse community with quality live theater for adults, teens and children; to provide dynamic personal development
The BeeKay Theatre is located at 110 S. Green St. in downtown Tehachapi. For more information, visit tctonstage.com.
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Energy is a large business sector in Kern County, and Tehachapi produces more than half of the state’s total wind energy.
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n advantage of being one of the windiest places on the planet is that the Tehachapi Mountains are home of one of the world’s biggest and most productive wind energy regions. Harnessing winds rising from the heat of the Mojave Desert, nearly 5,000 turbines installed since the 1980s produce 1.4 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year — enough to provide for half a million people — without spending fuel or creating pollution. The oldest turbines among nearly two dozen different kinds installed in the area produce energy measured in kilowatts. The most modern, standing more than 300 feet tall with blades more than 100 feet long, can generate up to 3 megawatts. One of the key investments in Tehachapi’s wind energy industry was Southern California Edison’s construction of the Tehachapi Renewable Energy Project, a transmission line completed in 2016. It greatly expanded the Tehachapi-Mojave Wind Resource Area’s capacity for exporting energy to Southern California. 22
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Jim and Sally Arnold of Triassic Vineyards poured their award-winning wines during a public tasting held Feb. 15 in Fort Mason, San Francisco in celebration of the largest competition of North American wines. Joann Brandt, in the black dress, told the Arnolds their red wines were “the best in the house.”
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submitted to the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest annual contest for North American wines.
“Every year, up until now, all of our plaques said ‘California’ as our AVA (American Viticultural Area),” said Jim.
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However, the 2020 competition realized two outstanding achievements for the owners of Triassic Vineyards located in Cummings Valley — they took home their first Best of Class medal, which led to Tehachapi being recognized for its skilled vintners.
This year, however, the Arnolds’ plaque reads, “Tehachapi-Cummings Valley,” which in essence, puts Tehachapi on the map as a wine growing destination.
lthough Californians may still think of areas such as Paso Robles as the best option for wining and dining, a similar experience can be found just up the hill in Tehachapi where vineyards are continuing to develop and the wines are winning awards. With the region’s warm days, cool nights and consistent winds, growers are seeking to put Tehachapi on the map by making it a designated wine grape-growing region. For the past six years, Jim and Sally Arnold of Triassic Vineyards have brought home medals for every wine they have
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“The recognition we got this year with Best of Class was really special because it is the top award that’s given out,” Jim Arnold said of the vineyard’s red blend, which retails for $48 a bottle. Even more exciting was the plaque the Arnolds received this year detailing medals won.
“More people were talking about Tehachapi and where we are located than anytime before. I think that is a result of the five years we previously entered this contest, and this was the third year we participated in the pouring,” Jim said of the highly anticipated public tasting, which showcased the contest winners. It was held Feb. 15 at Fort Mason, San Francisco.
HISTORY AND CULTURE During the public tasting, one Napa couple, Bob and Joann Brandt, who have attended the annual pouring for the past several years, told the Arnolds their red wines “were the best in the house.” “This helps us to be ambassadors to Tehachapi,” said Jim. “Getting positive feedback like that is everything. It helps me to realize that what we are doing is working and it’s worthwhile.” In addition to their 2016 Big Bang, which won Best of Class, the Arnolds were awarded one double gold medal for their 2016 Triassic Rocks and two silver medals for their 2016 Zinfandel and 2018 Viognier. Producing award-winning wine has not always been easy, but it has been very rewarding for the Arnolds. “What it takes to get there is not easy. I liken it to a marathon runner. Months, days, hours of training, sacrificing time for other things. Hard work dedicated to the end goal — to not only run a marathon, but to also finish the race,” said Sally Arnold.
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A table is set with Souza Family Vineyard wines.
Triassic Vineyards 24627 Cummings Valley Road Triassicvineyards.com Wine tasting, event venue Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., Triassic Vineyards features its Wine and Dine catered dinner featuring live music. Reservations are required. 661-822-5341
Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Co. 26877 Cummings Valley Road tehachapiwineandcattlecompany.com Vineyard and tasting room Open Fridays 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 661-822-9233 Formerly known as Souza Family Vineyards, Mike Van Atta and his wife, Beth Hamilton, took over the landmark in 2018 and renamed the vineyard the Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company. With the new name came new wine varieties as the vineyard now offers 23
wine varieties. In addition to grapes grown in Tehachapi, growers in Northern California are producing grapes for the vineyard’s use. The vineyard is likened to the Tuscany growing area as both regions sit at a 4,000-foot to 5,000-foot elevation, and produce rich wines, including a unique Primitivo with Zinfandel award-winning estate wine. “We source approximately 20 different wines from various regions, primarily Northern California,” said Hamilton. “We have singer-songwriting, live music on Sunday afternoon, and do many special dinners and events, Mother’s and Father’s Day and murder mystery.”
Dorner Family Vineyard 18274 Old River Road Dornerfamilyvineyard.com Vineyard and tasting room 661-823-7814 Voted “Tehachapi’s Best Place to get Married,” Dorner Family Vineyard was established by Mike and Michele Dorner on 20 acres of oak- and pine-covered land. The location features an exquisitely landscaped garden and event amenities.
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The vineyard is planted in 500 Zinfandel and Riesling grapevines.
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Born in Hurlingham, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ilda Calfa Vaja and her husband, Emilio, immigrated to the United States in 1964 and settled in North Hollywood. After becoming U.S. citizens in the 1970s, the couple discovered Tehachapi in 1974 and built their house in Stallion Springs in 1990-91. In 2007, they bought Rancho de los Viajeros property. “I always had a dream about having a vineyard and together with Mary Sigler, a friend who shared my dream, we established Rancho de los Viajeros Vineyard. Argentina is well known for Malbec wines, thus honoring my birth country, we chose Malbec,” said Ilda Calfa Vaja. They planted in 2011 and had their first harvest in 2014, bottling a Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles grapes}. A few bottles are still available for purchase. In 2015, they harvested 1,200 bottles of award-winning wines, available for purchase by emailing info@ranchodelosviajeros.com.
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Skylark North offers sailplane rides, instruction and rentals.
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f going on a sailplane ride is on your bucket list, then Skylark North is the place to call!
The full-service glider flight school offers sailplane rides, instruction and rentals at the Mountain Valley Airport in the beautiful Tehachapi Valley. Whether you are ready to take your first glider flight or are an experienced glider pilot looking for world-famous soaring conditions, Skylark North is the place for you. The staff’s professionalism and concern for your safety is known worldwide. In addition to the numerous television shows,
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Apple trees, with limbs heavily laden with fruit, stretch out toward the horizon at Knaus Apple Ranch in Tehachapi. Each year thousands of people make the trip to the mountain community to pick fresh apples in what for many has become a yearly tradition.
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ehachapi has long been known for some of the best tree-ripened apples in the country. Here, local growers have spent most of their lives perfecting their fruit by tending to their orchards year-round. Come fall, some growers open their orchards to the public for apple picking, with harvesting typically beginning in late August and continuing as late as November. Some years, however, bring an early harvest due to drought conditions, but growers report a sweeter fruit is produced as a result. Over the years, thousands of visitors have traveled to Tehachapi to take advantage of U-pick harvesting. With more than a dozen varieties found throughout local orchards, growers are happy to suggest which variety is best to suit your individual preferences. In addition, some local growers offer a variety of in-season fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. For those who seek the fresh fruit but prefer not to pick, growers offer to pick for you. Delicious home-baked items are also available at some orchards, featuring everything from mouth-watering apple crisp to apple butter, apple rings and dried apples. Apple cider is perhaps the most sought-after apple product and tends to sell out quickly.
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Tehachapi orchards include:
Pulford’s Appletree Orchard 19440 Highline Road: 15 varieties available, including Red Delicious, Winesap, Rome Beauty, Melrose, Empire, Jonagold, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Mutsu, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Spur Gold Blush, Braeburn and Lady Apple. Fresh ciders and jams from Chadmark Farms in Paso Robles are also available. Depending on availability of fruit, hours of operation are September through mid-November, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Orchard tours are available by appointment only during weekdays. Call 661-822-5021 for more information or for directions or visit pulfordappletreeorchard.com.
Ha’s Apple Farm 20916 Steuber Road: David and Kyung Ha started apple farming more than 30 years ago. They have since expanded their fruit and fruit product line to include seasonally available grapes, melons, pears, peaches, persimmons and pomegranates. They offer dried fruits, fruit rolls and brittles, jams, jellies, butters, syrups and vinegars. Visit their online store at hasapplefarm.com for more information.
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The inside of a moist, sweet Gala apple.
Moessner Farms One of the few apple businesses that operates year-round in Tehachapi is Moessner Farm Café & Store at 25000 Bear Valley Road. Mike Moessner sells apples grown on a few trees on his property, but also sells handcrafted sandwiches and food items prepared in his café that is open Friday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The café and store, which features indoor and outdoor seating, sells more than 29 varieties of jams, as well as pastries, cookies and even sauerkraut. Call 661-8216272 or visit moessnerfarms.com for more information.
Kolesar’s Orchard 13500 Highline Road: Five varieties available. Cherries are available seasonally. Hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during picking season.
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Dries Farms 22710 Highline Road: U-pick available. In-season, apples, raspberries, pumpkins, lavender, lavender products and herbs will be available for purchase. For more information or directions, call 661-444-0835 or visit driesfarms.blogspot.com.
Knaus Apple Ranch 19042 Cherry Lane: U-pick available. Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples are grown. Gift shop on premises with various products available, including gifts and crafts, jams and jellies, butters, apple chips and more. Reservations are required for field trips. Call 661-822-4142 for more information or for directions or visit knausappleranch.com.
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A beautiful sunset in the Tehachapi Mountains.
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Some Butterfly Mariposas bloom in West Golden Hills.
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Shoppers are interested in all types of berries offered at the Farmers Market.
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he Tehachapi Farmers Market, a production of Main Street Tehachapi, takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, from May to August each year.
Vendors fill downtown’s Centennial Plaza and adjacent Green Street with their organic produce, arts and crafts, refreshing beverages and delicious food. Live music is also provided for visitors’ entertainment. Children can take advantage of face painting and sweet treats as families stroll the market. Central Valley-grown fruits and vegetables are for sale by the farmers themselves.
James Ha of Ha’s Apple Farm talks with a customer about which variety of apple she prefers. forms, contact Main Street Tehachapi by calling 661-822-6519 or visit the website: mainstreettehachapi.org Cal Organic Farms, Farmers Market is offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It features locally grown organic fruits and vegetables from farm to table. Cal Organic Farms is located at the corner of Bear Valley Springs and Cummings Valley roads in Cummings Valley.
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Turn back hands of time at Tehachapi museums
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The Errea House is the oldest house in the city of Tehachapi. The annual Basque Dinner raises funds for its preservation and maintenance. By QUINN WILSON
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istory buffs are in for a treat in Tehachapi as there is more than one way to learn about the community’s rich history.
The Tehachapi Museum and the Errea House Museum offer glimpses into the past and how people in Tehachapi lived and how the town has evolved over the years. Both museums are managed by the Tehachapi Heritage League to preserve what life was like in Tehachapi’s early days. At The Tehachapi Museum, located at 310 S. Green St., the Milano Gallery features a Kawaiisu Native American exhibit, which includes artifacts such as hand woven baskets and rock art. The Kawaiisu were settled at Tomo-Kahni atop a ridge in the Tehachapi mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, according to the Tehachapi Museum’s website. The Errea House Museum, located across the street at 311 S. Green St., provides attendees with a snapshot of how people lived in Tehachapi in the early 1900s. The house features a refurbished parlor, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and covered porch. The Tehachapi Museum building was built in 1931 in the popular art deco architecture of that era, according to the Heritage League. The building served as a branch of the Kern County Library until 1982, when the league moved the museum to this location. The Errea House provided shelter to families dating back to the 1870s and at about the year 1900, the house was moved on log rollers pulled by horses or mules to its present location, according to the Heritage League. The house is also named after a Spanish Basque family who lived in the home for more than 70 years. A new exhibit in the kitchen of the Errea House Museum
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The Tehachapi Museum safeguards the treasures of the city’s history. shows the type of items found in the cupboard of a vintage kitchen from the 1920s to the 1940s. Items include things such as a graham cracker box, coffee tins, spice tins, Coke bottles, even cans of vintage baby food and cat food, according to the Heritage League. There is also a historic downtown Tehachapi walking tour that offers sights that include the August Weferling House, the First Methodist Church that was built in 1881, the Peery House that was built by Dr. Russell Peery in 1890 and much more. There are a total of 28 stops along the downtown walking tour. Additionally, there are eight historical murals on display downtown that have been created since 1999 by the Tehachapi Main Street Murals Committee, according to the Tehachapi Museum website. Some of the murals include “Street Dance,” “People of the Mountains” and “The Legend of Avelino Martinez.” The Tehachapi Museum and the Errea House Museum are open from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and visitors can call 822-8152 for more information.
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This cowboy held on tight during one of two PRCA rodeos held during Tehachapi Mountain Festival weekend.
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his year, the 57th Annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival promises to provide quality family entertainment for the community and tourists alike.
The event, which draws 30,000 to 40,000 people each year, is the largest family festival within the community, according to the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, the organization that puts on the annual extravaganza. The festival includes an arts and crafts show, food, live entertainment, carnival, the Mountain Gallop 5K/10K, the Mountain Festival Parade, Thunder on the Mountain Car Show, PRCA Rodeo, VFW Dinner and Dance, Pancake Breakfast and much more. There will be numerous vendors at the arts and crafts show. Attendees can find artwork such as paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, textile arts, wood, jewelry, ceramics and more. There are also booths selling clothing, cutlery, hats, toys, candles, sunglasses, knives, fairy gardens and kitchen tools, just to name a few. There is also a pet parade, bounce houses, and an obstacle course — that way all members of your family can partake. Trust us, you won’t leave this festival hungry, considering
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Cars were on display at last year’s annual Thunder on the Mountain car show. vendors will be out selling barbecue tri-tip sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, beef and chicken teriyaki sticks, hotdogs, kettle corn, ice cream, fruit smoothies, funnel cakes, sausage and chicken breast sandwiches and pizza, to name a few. And to quench your thirst, a Beer Garden is located in the park. So grab your blanket or lawn chair and spend the weekend making memories with family and friends in beautiful Tehachapi. This year’s event runs Aug. 14-17 at Philip Marx Central Park in downtown Tehachapi, 311 E. D St. Admission is free. For more information on this event, head to tehachapimountainfestival.com. 2020 Tehachapi Visitor Guide
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The fun begins as youngsters run to collect eggs during Easter Egg Hunt last year. Some 350 children up to age 10 collected more than 5,000 eggs hidden at West Park. Tehachapi News
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here’s always something fun to do in Tehachapi. Both tourists and residents will be greeted with consistent entertainment and attractions all year long. Below is a listing of these events by month.
hachapi Valley Recreation & Park District • Brite Lake Fishing Derby • Model Train Show, Tehachapi Depot Museum • Spring Art Show, Bear Valley Springs • Bark For Life
• Western Swing Out Weekender 2020 • Run & Ride with the Wind 5K and Duathlon, Centennial Plaza
June • Flag Retirement Ceremony, Coy Burnett Football Stadium • Tehachapi Art Association’s Artisan Festival • Train Show, Tehachapi Depot Museum
Check TehachapiNews.com or Tehachapi News for details as each event approaches, especially as plans may change due to coronavirus.
August • Old-Timers Picnic, Philip Marx Central Park
January
• Cheers to Charity
• Rotary Club’s Wine Pairing Dinner
February • Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce’s annual Installation & Recognition Gala • Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate Tasting by Main Street Tehachapi
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The Tehachapi Apple Festival mascot gives a wave to the crowd during last year’s event.
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Bull Riders will try to stay on for eight seconds during the Bad Bulls Rodeo event, which is usually held each year and presented by the TMRA on the 4th of July.
May • Memorial Day Ceremony, Philip Marx Central Park
The U.S. flag is illuminated during Tehachapi's July 4 fireworks display in 2019.
July
• Tehachapi Mountain Festival (third weekend in August), Philip Marx Central Park • Thunder on the Mountain Car & Truck Show, Downtown Tehachapi
• Independence Day fireworks display
• Tehachapi’s PRCA Rodeo, Tehachapi Event Center and Rodeo Grounds
• Camp Kiya, Family Traditional Music Camp
• Tehachapi Valley Arts Association’s Artisan Festival
• Canvas & Cabernet, Veritas Tapas & Wine Bar
• Tehachapi Valley Arts Association’s Chalk on the Walk,
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Women and men wore lots of hats at the Western Swing Out weekend.
These barmaids were serving a variety of lager flavors to patrons of the 2019 Oktoberfest held in Stallion Springs. Downtown Tehachapi • Trunk or Treat by Main Street Tehachapi • TPOPS Halloween Concert, BeeKay Theatre • Oktoberfest, Stallion Springs • Links For Life Lace’n It Up • Harvest Half Marathon, Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center
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Winning Best of Show in the 2019 Chalk on the Walk was Krista Link for her lady with kaleidoscope eyes. Downtown Tehachapi • Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society Show, St. Malachy Catholic Church • Mountain Gallop 5k/10k, Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District • T-Town Car Show, Downtown Tehachapi • National Night Out, Philip Marx Central Park
September • Playwright Festival, BeeKay Theatre • Gone to the Dogs 5k Run/ Walk, Have a Heart Humane Society • Tehachapi GranFondo Pasta Fest • GranFondo • Tehachapi Valley Arts Association’s Artisan Festival,
One vendor featured stained glass creations at the Artisans Festival. Railroad & Depot Park • Evening For Life presented by the Family Life Pregnancy Center, Dorner Family Vineyard
• Hot Chocolate Turkey Trot 5K, Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District • Ugly Christmas Sweater Wine Walk, Main Street Tehachapi
December • Tehachapi Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
• California State Old Time Fiddlers Association Contest
• Tehachapi Creche Festival, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Warbirds Fly-in, Tehachapi Airport
• Santa at the Depot, Tehachapi Depot Museum
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• Christmas Bazaar, Aspen Builder’s Activity Center
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Riders stretch out along Tehachapi Boulevard on the way to Sand Canyon during the GranFondo in 2019.
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he 7th annual GranFondo in Tehachapi this fall is set to welcome back cyclists from around the world once again to ride a diverse terrain from Bear Valley Springs to Sand Canyon. This year’s ride is slated for Sept. 19 and will feature four courses that span from 18 to 100 miles long for riders of all skill levels. This year will feature four different courses, one less than in years past due to routing issues, according to Ashley Krempien, this year’s ride director. Although the GranFondo is not considered a race, each participant will have their time tracked and the winner will receive some notoriety and bragging rights, according to Krempien. “The riders have to follow the rules of the road,” Krempien said. “We don’t want to encourage people to run stop signs or run red lights. We will have traffic control in some areas (on the course).” The event gathers cyclists from all 50 states and a variety of countries, Krempien said. With virtually no requirements, people of all ages and skill sets can tag along. “It doesn’t matter if you’re on a mountain bike, a road bike or an elliptical bike, there’s nothing really for requirements (to ride),” Krempien said. Views will be available from the desert to the mountains as riders will have the opportunity to switch from elevations of 4,500 feet down to 2,000 feet, according to Krempien. Courses will go through downtown Tehachapi into Bear Valley, Stallion Springs, Keene and other communities.
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The first man and woman rider to complete a segment of a steep incline will receive the King and Queen of the Mountain awards during the 104-mile ride. The winners receive $500 and a special jersey. “The competition will take place toward the middle or end of the race in an area where it would be safe to go full speed without worrying about traffic,” Krempien said. All courses start at 7 a.m. and check-in will take place on Sept. 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 a.m. Sept. 19, both at 125 E. F St. Additionally on race day, there will be the Tehachapi GranFondo Festival taking place at Centennial Plaza at 115 S. Robinson St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free festival is set to feature vendors, food, DJ, entertainment, drinks and more. “Since it’s my first year (directing the event), I’m really hoping for a successful event,” Krempien said. “I want to bring it back to what’s important for the riders. I want to make sure I’m bringing in a better vendor fair to bring out families and it’s all about bringing people together and making it an event for everyone.” The cost to participate depends on the course and uniform option: the 100-mile GranFondo will cost $140 and will include a jersey; the 63-mile MedioFondo Plus is $105 with a jersey or $85 with a tech-tee; the 40-mile PiccoloFondo is $95 with a jersey or $75 with a tech-tee; and 18-mile FunFondo is $65 and includes a tech-tee. Cyclists must register by July 10 in order to guarantee uniform size. To register or for more information, visit www. tehachapigranfondo.com.
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ehachapi is wired for excitement, despite its sleepy mountain town exterior. All year round you can find community events sprinkled throughout the town. Catch a movie at one of Tehachapi’s beautiful parks — Brite Lake, Philip Marx Central Park or Meadowbrook Park — or stroll around Tehachapi’s quaint downtown district on First Fridays. Downtown is chock-full of local artists’ work and artisan goods and places like the BeeKay Theatre keep the spirit of performance art alive in Tehachapi. While the GranFondo and the Tehachapi Mountain Festival might draw a larger crowd, there’s enough arts and culture fun year-round that’s just as enticing.
First Friday Downtown Tehachapi is the spot for visitors on the first Friday of every
month. Attendees can get their fill of art during the First Friday Art Walk and artist receptions at historic downtown locales. Other events and local businesses participate interchangeably, so check out Tehachapi News for details during your visit.
Concerts If it’s the classics you’re craving, the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is sure to satisfy. An award-winning orchestra, it performs a variety of concerts throughout the year at Country Oaks Baptist Church, 20915 Schout Road. The nonprofit symphony has been conducted by director David Newby since the 19992000 season. It’s fully funded through private donations. For more information, visit tehachapiorchestra.com.
Fresh-brewed coffee, teas and other goodies are included in the ticket price. Tehachapi News publishes previews of their concerts, so check out the paper or TehachapiNews.com for the latest offerings. New to Tehachapi is the Tehachapi Concerts in the Park at Philip Marx Central Park. Acts range from country to indie to rhythm and blues. Wind down on selected Sundays during the summer to free music while enjoying Tehachapi’s fresh mountain breeze. Check out bands, artists and dates at www.tvrpd.org/ events/music-in-the-park.html.
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The Summit Singers also holds concerts throughout the year. For more information, consult the Tehachapi News.
The Tehachapi Treasure Trove is your source for tchotchkes, knickknacks and art supplies in Tehachapi. Its treasures include yarn, sewing materials, beads, etc. You can put those supplies to use by attending one of the Tehachapi Treasure Trove’s many classes at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd. To find a schedule of these classes visit its Facebook page: www.facebook. com/pg/TehachapiTreasureTrove/. Tehachapi Treasure Trove hosts a First Friday Fun Fest on the first Friday of the month. For more information, call 661-
Fiddlers Crossing will satisfy your craving for acoustic, coffee shop music.
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BeeKay Theatre The BeeKay Theatre, 110 S. Green St., is Tehachapi’s first neon-lighted building. It was built in 1932 and restored in 2008. The theater hosts the Playwright’s Festival every July, where playwrights, both nationally and internationally, can submit unpro-
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The stomping ground for all things acoustic, Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., is your Tehachapi source for unplugged-style music in a coffee shop atmosphere. It hosts a plethora of events year round, but is always open on Wednesdays for open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. It’s also open on First Friday for an open house of entertainment, coffee and tea. Fiddlers Crossing hosts a variety of music styles: traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, singer-songwriter, Americana, country, western, blues, Celtic, world and others. Call 661-823-9994 or visit fiddlerscrossing.org for more information.
Gallery ‘N’ Gifts Gallery ‘N’ Gifts is the Tehachapi Valley Arts Association’s co-op, which sells a multitude of fine decor in the front of the store and hosts eclectic artwork, available for purchase, in its gallery in the back of the store. Gallery ‘N’ Gifts sells a variety of
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Movies in the Park If concerts aren’t your thing, Movies in the Park will allow you to spread a blanket on the grass of Philip Marx Central, Brite Lake and Meadowbrook parks and enjoy the summer weather. During the summer, enjoy movies played on a 26-foot inflatable screen with theatrical sound on selected nights. If you’re feeling hungry, the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District supplies a concessions stand for the viewings. For more information or an entertainment schedule, call 661-822-3228.
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It was a busy day at Brite Lake. The venue is a popular spot for anglers and people who simply want to take a walk.
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Bicycling The Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association website, www. tehachapitrails.com, provides plenty of information about local trails for those interested. Tehachapi is a haven for bicyclist enthusiasts with numerous scenic trails that have various terrain ranges. •••
Camping In a location like Tehachapi, there are plenty of spots for camping opportunities.
Brite Lake Open year-round for day-use, camping and fishing. There are 12 first-come, first-serve spots for overnight camping that provide water and electricity. Dry camping is also available. Brite Lake also offers three picnic pavilions for groups. The pavilions must be reserved and payment of rental fees must be made one week in advance. Season passes and day-use boating passes are available at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District office at 490 W. D St. 42
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Indian Hill Ranch RV Park & Campground Indian Hill offers 37 full hook-up RV locations, 30 and 50 amp electric service, paved road access and pull-through parking. Propane, laundry and mail service are also available. For more information, call 822-6613 or visit www.indianhillranch.com.
Rankin Ranch The 31,000 acre ranch is open to the public for hiking, fishing and horseback riding. Amenities include cabins, home-cooked meals, swimming pool access, kids programs, hay-wagon rides and barbecues. For more information, call 867-2511 or visit www.rankinranch.com.
Mountain Valley RV Park Located adjacent to Mountain Valley Airport, this park is open year-round with 27 sites with water and electricity hookups, a dump station, Raven’s Nest Sandwich Shop and Skylark North Glider Port. For more information, call 822-1213 or visit www.skylarknorth.com.
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Derby fishing day produces a very busy Brite Lake with campers and anglers.
Tehachapi Mountain Park Tehachapi Mountain Park, which is located eight miles southwest of town, is home of Woody’s Peak (7,986 foot elevation). The park also features hiking on the Nuooah Nature Trail, 61 family camping locations, two group facilities — Tehachapi Mountain Camp and Sierra Flats and a horseback riding trail with a 10-horse corral. For more information, call Kern County Parks and Recreation at 868-7000. •••
Fishing Brite Lake is open year-round for fishing and day-use. Boat launching passes for the day or the season are now available at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District office at 490 W. D St. For more information, call 822-3228 or visit www.tvrpd.org.
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Airport The Tehachapi Municipal Airport is located south of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is known as the corridor to northern and southern California, as it is seen as an ideal spot to refuel and rest. For more information, call 822-2200 or visit www.liveuptehachapi.com. •••
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The Brite Lake Fishing Derby is a good time for family bonding. Nevada mountains, Tehachapi mountains and Mojave Desert. For more information, call 822-5267 or visit www.skylarknorth.com. •••
Spaceport The only private airport in the U.S. with a commercial spaceflight license, the Spaceport in Mojave has been a consistent breaker of records and aerospace barriers. Visit the Voyager Restaurant and Legacy Park, home to SpaceShipOne, The Voyager and The Rotary Rocket Roton. For more information, call 824-2433 or visit www.mojaveairport.com. •••
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The Oak Tree Country Club is a private club located in the Bear Valley area that is a nine-hole course with more than 3,000 yards of play area. Members are allowed to bring visitors with them.
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Rankin Ranch Horseback riding is a popular activity at the ranch and is available for guests age six and older for all levels of riding experience with a maximum weight of 250 pounds. Rankin Ranch holds one-hour trail rides twice every morning except on Sunday. For more information, call 867-2511 or visit www.rankinranch.com. •••
Hunting and shooting Tehachapi Sportsman Club Just off of Sand Canyon Road, a half-mile north of Highway 58, the club operates a shooting range with two trap houses with automatic machines and voice release microphones. The outdoor ranges include a rifle range with distances of 50, 100, 200 and 300 yards, a pistol range from 7 to 50 yards, simulated cowboy shoots, tactical timed events and archery targets. For more information,
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Skating Ollie Mountain Skate Park The 11,000-square-foot skateboarding park, located at 490 W. D St. next to the Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, is one of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District’s most popular facilities. The park includes vertical ramps, rails to grind on and a half pipe. The Park also hosts skating competitions and Music in the Park. For more information, call 822-3228 or visit www.tvrpd.org. •••
Swimming Dye Natatorium The Dye Natatorium, which is operated by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District, is located at 400B S. Snyder Ave., next to the Jacobsen Middle School parking lot. It hosts a heated, indoor six-lane pool that is 25 yards in length. For more information, call 822-3228 or visit www.tvrpd.org.
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he historic Downtown Tehachapi Walking Tour is in the heart of the community. It’s easily walked with numerous restaurants, shops of all kinds and museums along the way. There also are a large number of murals depicting historical and cultural facets of Tehachapi along with helpful markers identifying points of interest.
1. Tehachapi Museum This structure was built in 1932 as the Kern County Branch Library. When a new library was constructed in 1981, the county gave the old building to the City of Tehachapi, with the stipulation that it be used as a public building. In 1982, the city leased it to the Tehachapi Heritage League to be used as a museum.
2. Errea House The Errea family occupied this dwelling for 75 years. The structure was built by a doctor in “Old Town” (or “Tehichipa”) 4 miles west of Tehachapi, between 1870-75. It was moved to this location
on log rollers in about 1900. It is the only surviving structure from the Tehichipa settlement. The Errea house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1997.
3. Old Tehachapi Hospital The original building, built by Jean Capdeville, was used as a rooming house. It was sold to Drs. Madge and Harold Schlotthauer in 1934 and was used as the hospital until the 1952 earthquake. Although badly damaged, no lives were lost in the hospital. The large trees planted by the Capdevilles remain.
4. Two 1890s Houses These two houses were constructed in the 1890s. One structure was built by R.D. Williamson, the other by Fred Boden.
5. Gallinger House Built by Joe Gallinger in 1880, it was purchased in 1924 by Jim and Lucinda Wiggins Brite. In 1944, the Davis family purchased the house. It was customary in those days to drive sheep and cattle along Curry Street to the railroad stockyard.
6. Original site of the first Catholic Church in 1887 The present building was constructed in 1936, as the second St. Malachy’s Church. In the early 1980s, the structure was sold to the newly formed Sierra National Bank, which in turn was acquired by the Bank of the Sierra in May 2000.
7. Odd Fellows Hall Built as the Odd Fellows Hall in the early 1930s, it was later used as a movie theater, dance hall and labor union hall. It was once owned by St. Malachy’s Church and was used as a church hall (1949-53). The structure survived the 1952 earthquake intact, and then housed the Red Cross, telephone company, and a department store, among other temporarily displaced businesses. It was then sold to become the Santa Fe Hotel, and later became a private residence (known as the Talmarc Building). It is currently known as the Door of Hope Building, operated by the Family Life Pregnancy Center.
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9. Site of the Kessing Building On this site, the first frame building in Tehachapi was built by Mary and Bernard Kessing. The original wooden building was replaced in 1914 by a brick building named The Kessing Building, which was destroyed in the 1952 earthquake.
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to the area by the Spaniards. The Tehachapi Heritage League moved the arrastra to this location, stone by stone. At its original site, the arrastra was in danger of being eroded and destroyed by runoff in Water Canyon Creek.
11. Former Richfield Service Station The Richfield Service Station was built here in 1921 by Jack and Ted Leiva, who operated the station and adjoining cabins for travelers for more than 50 years. It was named the Bartlett Richfield Station due to the many Bartlett Pear trees being planted in the area at that time. Earlier, this was the site of the first town dump.
12. The Muro House This was the first house constructed in Tehachapi, built in 1877 by Fred Boden. It was occupied from 1895 to 1940 by Mr. and Mrs. T.P. Sullivan. Sullivan was the Southern Pacific Roadmaster and was elected to Tehachapi’s first Board of Trustees in 1909. It was designated a local landmark by the Tehachapi City Council. The house takes its name from the Jose Muro family, which lived in the house for many years from before World War II.
13. Site of the Old Fire Station
In 1930, the old City Hall was constructed just south of here at the corner of F Street and Robinson. Almost identical to the current Tehachapi Museum building, the old City Hall has been extensively modified. These reinforced concrete-walled buildings withstood the 1952 earthquake, without damage.
14. Bandhauer Market The Bandhauer Market building was later the Town and Country Market. Just to the north, between this building and the BeeKay Theatre, was the Tehachapi Food Lockers and the Lottie Lee Shop. These two shops were later torn down to make space for a parking lot for the Bandhauer Market.
15. Former BeeKay Movie Theatre This building was built as a motion picture theater. It was constructed of thick, reinforced concrete, and survived the 1952 earthquake. It was remodeled as an indoor mall and later sold to the Moose Lodge. A fire in 1994 destroyed all but the shell. This building is now owned by the City of Tehachapi and has been lovingly restored. The mural on the south
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People of the Mountains: The Nuwa Tribe was created by muralist Colleen Mitchell-Veyna.
side of the building is Tehachapi’s latest mural and depicts people waiting for the theater to open.
16. Hitching Post Theater This building was constructed after the 1952 earthquake. The two-story frame hotel (formerly the Old Summit School, which was moved to this site from North Curry Street in the early 1900s) had survived the earthquake, and was moved from this site to make way for the new construction. The current building was originally used as a post office, a department store, an electric shop, a variety store, and a drug store (all at the same time).
Other points of interest Site of Early Historic Buildings: The current building, which was built for the post office, replaced two older houses. Across the alley, there was once a small, tin building that housed fire fighting equipment, including a hand-drawn cart with hoses. That building can now be seen at the northeast corner of the Errea House garden (Walking Tour stop No. 2). August Weferling House: Located on the northeast corner of D and Green streets, this house was built in 1880 by August Weferling. The redwood tree in the front was planted the day he married his second wife, in 1905. McFarland House & Late 1880s House: McFarland House, located on the northwest corner of D and Green streets, was built in the late 1880s by the McFarland family, which operated a sawmill and box factory in Tehachapi, circa 1890. Across the street, a late 1880s house was located on the southwest corner of D and Green streets. B.M. Denison House & 1880s House: Located on the northeast corner of D and Curry streets, this house was built in 1898 by B.M. Dennison. The house was constructed entirely from cedar wood. Dennison planted the first commercial Bartlett Pear orchard along Curry Street. Across the street was the 1880s House, located on the southeast corner of D and Curry streets; this house was built in the late 1880s.
Murals “People of the Mountains: The Nüwa Tribe” Painted by Colleen Mitchell-Veyna in 2004. In this village scene from before contact with Europeans, women weave baskets and grind foodstuffs in bedrock mortars. Children play games, as the men make tools and weave rabbit pelt blankets. The border shows more recent members and elders of the tribe, and baskets for which the local Indians were known. The background includes local pictographs, a natural lake and the natural vegetation still visible in the area, such as cattails and rushes. The domed huts are called kahni, which means “house” in the Kawaiisu or Nüwa language. “Red Front Blacksmith Shop” Painted by Lynn Bennett in 2006. The original Red Front Blacksmith Shop was located directly across the street from this mural. The workers pictured represent many local ranching families. The images in the ovals next to the buildings show scenes from Tehachapi’s ranching history. The outside ovals show working blacksmiths in their shops. All images were taken from old photographs. A few of the well-known local cattle brands and the names of the ranchers are shown in the box. “1915 Street Dance” Painted by Phil Slagter in 2004. A street dance held in 1915 commemorated the first electric streetlights installed in Tehachapi. The site of the dance was the corner of Green and F streets. The building there housed the Masonic Lodge and the Post Office in 1915, and you see the type of streetlight actually installed in 1915. Faces of current local residents, and those from the history of Tehachapi, were chosen to incorporate into the scene. The faces represent five former mayors, other old-time residents, as well as current residents, one child and a dog. The fire hydrant with a straw hat tossed casually on top is from the original photo. “The Legend of Avelino Martinez” Painted by Patti Doolittle in 2007. It depicts a cowboy who worked for a famous outlaw. Martinez came from Mexico with a group of drovers as a 13-year-old. Of Mexican, Native American and Chinese descent, he stood 4 feet, 4 inches tall. He worked as a horse groomer for legendary outlaw Joaquin Murrieta until 1853
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when Murrieta was captured. He then worked at Ranch El Tejon until 1920 before moving to Cummings Ranch in Tehachapi until his death in 1936, reportedly at the age of 112.
“USPS Air Mail” Painted by Mark Pestana, noted test pilot and Tehachapi resident, and completed in 2007. It is located on the front of the Hitching Post Theater and commemorates the building as the site of the original Tehachapi Post Office, constructed after the 1952 earthquake. An original architectural feature of the wall is the inset relief of an eagle, a sculptural element that is incorporated into the envelope. “Cement Plant at Monolith” The Monolith Mural was designed and painted to display the importance of the cement plant and the township of Monolith to the history of Tehachapi. It was created based on vintage photographs by Art Mortimer and celebrated the 100th anniversary of the plant, where production began in 1908 by the City of Los Angeles for cement that was used in building the Los Angeles Aqueduct. (Not on map, but located in or near downtown)
“T-Hacha-P Brand” Logo originally designed by Art Mortimer, painted by Tehachapi artists in 2005. The “T-Hacha-P” logo was taken from an early fruit crate label. The steam-powered combine shown is followed by a horse-drawn water wagon, with Tehachapi Peak in the background. Jake Jacobsen, a former mayor and civic leader, along with his brother Rolf, built this seed-packing shed. The funnel still seen on the roof of the building, directed seeds into a hopper, which you can see inside the building. In the past, Tehachapi has seen the production of seeds for many diverse crops.
“Centennial Panels” To celebrate the City of Tehachapi’s centennial, the panels were created in 2009 by artist Colleen Mitchell Veyna and volunteer assistants. Over the course of just a few days, the group transformed three large panels in a con-
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“BeeKay Mural” The latest of Tehachapi’s murals, it was completed in 2011 and is on the side of the BeeKay Theatre adjacent to the Centennial Plaza. The mural was more than eight years in the planning and celebrates the history of the theater originally built by Frank Baumgart and Lou Kanstein, the name coming from their initials. The artist was Colleen Mitchell Veyna. The people waiting in line to buy tickets are all locals whose families chose to honor them by including them in the mural. Those in line come from different eras but, for the sake of uniformity, are all depicted in 1940s-style clothing.
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he path of one of the world’s most well-known trails runs just east of Tehachapi, drawing hikers to the mountain town every year.
The Pacific Crest Trail stretches 2,652 miles through the western side of the United States, from the county’s northern and southern borders. Hikers traveling north use Tehachapi as a place of rest and relaxation before climbing to higher altitudes further up the trail. A group of “trail angels” in Tehachapi ferry the hikers back and forth from the trail, letting them sleep in their houses and shower after days on the dirt path. But aside from the mother of all West Coast trails, Tehachapi offers numerous other hiking experiences. Places like meetup.com and trailangellist.org provide resources for those who want to link up with other humans for hiking, lodging and transportation. Whether you get to Tehachapi by train, car or foot, the area offers numerous opportunities for experiencing the natural world.
Willow Springs Road Trailhead Located at the intersection of Tehachapi Willow Springs Road and Cameron Canyon Road, this section of the Pacific Crest Trail will take hikers through either one of the region’s many wind farms or along an old creek bed. Traveling north, hikers will eventually reach Highway 58 via a wind turbine forest. The southern route takes travelers down Cottonwood Creek, a steep route that can be difficult to navigate.
Highway 58 at Cameron Canyon Road Trailhead Those who travel north of Highway 58 along the trail will relive the first steps of Cheryl Strayed, whose bestselling memoir, “Wild,” has inspired thousands to hike the trail. The trail quickly gains elevation, reaching the top of Waterfall Canyon in eight miles. Approximately eight miles beyond Waterfall Canyon is Golden Oak Springs, a year-round spring.
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The Pacific Crest Trail offers stunning views year-round. opportunities for hiking, camping and horseback riding. Although not for the fainthearted, a hike up Woody’s Peak (elevation, 7,986 feet) brings travelers to the dividing line between the San Joaquin Valley and the Los Angeles Basin. The Nuooah Nature Trail loops a quarter mile within the park. The interpretive trail was built and is still maintained in part by Boy Scout Troop 104 and bears 20 markers that describe points of interest along the trail.
Golden Hills Nature Park Located on the grounds of an old golf course, this natural area offers leisurely hikes in an area just outside Tehachapi called Golden Hills. The golf course sat dormant for 20 years before being repurposed into a trail system. Visitors can expect great views of nature and wildlife. About five miles of trails can be used by hikers, horseback riders and cyclists. Those hoping to take home a souvenir may be lucky enough to find a stray golf ball.
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The Norbertine canonesses of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph.
Norbertine Monastery and Bethany House offer silence, solitude By DARLA A. BAKER dbaker@tehachapinews.com
“heart” of Christ’s Mystical Body, pumping the sap of grace to all of His members through their hidden life of prayer and sacrifice.
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They welcome visitors and guests to join them from their small lay chapel for Holy Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours and their daily Rosary. The Mass is always sung by the sisters in Latin Gregorian Chant, and is celebrated daily by a Norbertine priest from St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, the sisters’ “Mother Abbey.”
The sisters are members of a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church which dates back to the 1100s when St. Norbert founded the Norbertine Order in the Prémontré Valley of France.
In their efforts toward self-sufficiency, a requirement of all Norbertines, the sisters engage in a number of activities within the monastery. They sew and sell priests’ vestments, raise honey bees, have an annual Christmas wreath and gift box fundraiser, and run their monastery gift shop and bookstore, and Bethany Guest House, as part of the Norbertine tradition of hospitality.
ust a few minutes southwest of the city of Tehachapi sits a secluded patch of heaven hidden in the clouds. A peaceful atmosphere pervades the beautiful 470-plus acre property of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph, a convent of cloistered, contemplative Norbertine nuns.
This young and growing community of 43 sisters (with several more young women discerning entrance) is led by Mother Mary Augustine, Prioress. Seventeen sisters have made their Solemn Profession, that is, final and perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, becoming totally consecrated to God for His honor and glory, and the salvation of souls. Within their enclosure, the sisters joyfully lead a simple life of prayer and work, striving through their daily activities toward ever greater self-sustenance. As cloistered Norbertine canonesses, their principle duty and mission is prayer, and especially liturgical prayer, interceding throughout the day and night for the needs of the Church and the world, serving as the 54
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They also have their own greenhouse and organic gardens, 150-plus chickens from which they daily gather eggs, and their own cows and goats, from which they daily use the fresh milk to make their homemade artisan cheese and dairy products, which they hope one day soon to sell to the public, after the necessary licenses/permits are received. Visitors are welcome to browse the sisters’ small monastery gift shop, open 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. daily, where
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you will find items for sale made by the sisters — such as five-decade and single-decade rosaries and other religious items, homemade jams and marmalades, specialty anise-almond biscotti, granola and macaroons, raw honey from their bees (in season), body care items, aprons, baby blankets, specialty greeting cards, their Norbertine Canonesses nun doll — as well as the sisters’ chant CD, religious books and other religious items, including icons, statues, medals and more. The sisters also sell a number of their items through their online monastery gift shop (click on “Gift Shop” at the sisters’ website: www.norbertinesisters.org). The sisters’ most pressing project at this time is Phase II of their Monastery Expansion Project: the construction of their future chapel and wing/accessory areas, estimated at about $12 million. Given the sisters’ growth and the nature of their canonical and ecclesial vocation, this project is of the highest importance. Putting all of their faith in God, the sisters trust that the funds needed will come in His time, as they continue to cooperate with His grace in bringing this need to friends and benefactors in a manner consistent with their rule and cloistered way of life. To date, they have received about $1.8 million, with many new and long-standing friends contributing toward the project, as well as desiring to help in various ways, including through hosting local, Orange and Los Angeles fundraisers organized and carried out by Friends of the Norbertine Canonesses. When they receive about $8 million toward the goal, they will be able to begin with the bid process and construction. For more information, contact the sisters or to make donations, one may go to their website. An interesting recent blog post provides added insights: www.marcusallensteele.com/the-hidden-warriornuns-of-tehachapi/ Bethany House: Located right next to the monastery, the sisters’ guest house is available for private retreats, day visits and overnight stays, for those desiring some time of silence and solitude, away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and an opportunity to share in the sisters’ rich monastic and liturgical prayer life, including daily midnight Matins. For more information, to inquire about availability, or to make reservations, please contact our guest mistress at nsguestmistress@gmail.com or call us at the number below. Directions: From Highway 58, take exit 148, Tehachapi 202 — Tucker Road. Go south on Tucker Road to Highline Road. Turn right; go 1.3 miles to Water Canyon Road. Turn left; go 2.3 miles to the big brown Norbertine Monastery sign on your right. Turn right onto the property, and then right at the white gate, going past the first buildings and the priests’ log cabin. Continue up the road to the chapel, gift shop and Bethany House at the top of the hill. Prayer requests and information: All are welcome to e-mail prayer intentions to the sisters at their e-mail prayer request line: pray_req@cybersurfers.net. To learn more about the Norbertine Canonesses of Tehachapi, visit the sisters’ new website at www. norbertinesisters.org For more information, call 661-823-1066 or e-mail MotherMaryA@aol.com or norbertinecanonesses@gmail.com.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 661-822-6817
Tehachapi Community Congregational Church
326 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-9760 gfteh.org
Mountain Bible Church 630 Maple St. 661-822-7541 mountainbiblechurch.org
Saint Jude’s In-TheMountains Anglican Church 630 Maple St.
100 E. E St. 661-822-4443 tcccucc.org
Tehachapi Mountain Vineyard Church 502 E. Pinon St. 661-822-9313 tehachapivineyard.org
Tehachapi Seventh-day Adventist Church 20335 Woodford-Tehachapi Road 661-822-1174 tehachapi22.adventistchurchconnect.org
Abundant Life Pentecostal Church of God
Christian Science Society & Reading Room
19434 W. Valley Blvd.
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torahdiscovery.org
sothchurch.org
A City on a Hill Church 48771 W. Valley Blvd.
Apostolic Faith Church 423 S. Curry St. 661-822-6622
Bear Valley Springs Community Church 26180 Plateau Way 661-821-0183
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661-822-3607 stjudesinthemountains.org
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Stallion Springs Community Church
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Tehachapi Sovereign Grace Church 20413 Brian Way St. 661-805-8020 sgct.org
Tehachapi Torah Discovery Center 20681 W. Valley Blvd.
Tehachapi Valley United Methodist 20400 Backes Lane 661-822-1440
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Meal in hand, a Bald Eagle heads for an oak tree. Is this a magnificent bird? Are rainbows more than one color? Equally yes.
Meet the animals! They’re abundant in Tehachapi By EMA SASIC
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Visitors will find two types of alpacas at the ranch when they come by for a tour: Huacaya (ones that look like fuzzy teddy bears) and Suri (ones that have dreadlock-like fiber), according to the ranch’s website.
ehachapi is the go-to spot for animal lovers everywhere. Whether it’s alpacas, cats or exotic creatures, there’s plenty to see around town.
Adorable Alpacas Swing by the Adorable Alpacas ranch for a day and visitors will be greeted by fuzzy adorable alpacas of all colors, shapes and sizes. Adorable Alpacas, located at 24815 Cummings Valley Road, provides stud services, alpaca sales and boarding, according to its website. It is a boutique eco-conscious Adorable Alpaca ranch specializing in building elite Huacaya alpaca herds and fiber for spinning and knitting. Ranchers have won first place and color champion ribbons at various
Tours are available from noon to 4 p.m. most Saturdays and Sundays. Visitors will get up close to the alpacas and learn about their different personalities and the process of spinning fiber into yarn. Reservations can be made by calling 661-805-3895 or emailing AdorableAlpacas@aol.com. Hours of operation change frequently, so visitors should verify ranch hours before they arrive for their tour. If gates are closed, call the ranch and wait for a tour guide to arrive. There is also a gift shop available with
hand spun yarn from the ranch’s alpacas as well as sweaters, scarves, gloves, socks, hats, blankets and toys. For more information on the ranch and tours, visit www.adorablealpacas. com.
Windswept Ranch Petting Zoo The Windswept Ranch Petting Zoo, an exotic animal ranch, features more than 126 animals, including reindeer, camels, zebras, buffalo, yaks, emus and guanacos. Some of the animals have even been rescued. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays from April to October. Admission is $5, and children 3 and under are free. Windswept Ranch offers a petting zoo and a playground for children with swings, a play fort and a tire hill. Camel rides are also available for $10 on the last Saturday of each month. Since it’s a working ranch, guests can
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ANIMALS Located at 3718 60th St. W. in Rosamond, the Cat House is a conservation center and research facility. Funds received are used to support the compound’s animals and build a natural history museum and public education programs. Most of the compound is open for visitors to wander at their own pace. Information plaques describe the cat species, and docents are available on the grounds to answer questions. The center does not have moats between guests and the animals, so visitors can get as close as 5 feet from the cats. Some parts of the compound are not open to the public, such as where some of the smaller, high-strung species of cats and older cats are located. However, during Twilight Tours, the entire facility is available for viewing. CONTRIBUTED BY TOSHIMI KRISTOF
If the snow isn’t deep, California scrub jays like this one can often retrieve acorns and other seeds they have cached. feed the animals carrots and pet them. The cost is $2 for the first bucket and $1 for the refills. There is also a shaded picnic area. For more information, visit the zoo’s Facebook page or call 809-3965. The ranch is located at 11101 Robert Ranch Road in Willow Springs.
Kern Audubon Society Bird Watching There are plenty of birds flying and chirping around Tehachapi, which makes it a great area to do a little bird watching. All bird watchers are welcome to join the Kern Audubon Society during its monthly trips. More experienced “birders” will help newcomers identify species and their distinguishing features. The society travels to various locations across Kern County and neighboring areas. Bird watchers have visited places such as the Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Wind Wolves Preserve, Tule Elk State Reserve, Kern River Preserve, Atwell Island Restoration Project and Carrizo Plain National Monument. Kern Audubon Society usually schedules field trips on Saturdays and occasionally on Sundays or weekday mornings. Information about where to meet for each field trip is announced in the society’s monthly newsletter, Audubon’s Warbler, and Facebook page. The Kern Audubon Society usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Feline Conservation Center — The Cat House The Exotic Feline Breeding Compound’s Feline Conservation Center, also known as the Cat House, is where visitors will find more than 70 of the world’s most endangered felines, spanning more than 16 species. These include: tiger, jaguar, cougar, snow leopard, bobcat, Canada lynx and four subspecies of leopards. 58
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Tours, which range in prices, can be scheduled in advance between 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call (661) 2563793 ext. 0 to schedule a tour and learn more.
The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, but it is closed on Wednesdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Feline Follies Day. General admission costs $10, seniors 60-plus and active duty military with ID cost $8 and children 3-12 cost $5. For more information, visit www.cathouse-fcc.org/index. html or call 661-256-3793 or 3332.
Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center Equestrians can find several amenities to make themselves and their horses feel right at home at the Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center, located at 26800 Bear Valley Road. The center offers full service boarding for members, a motel for overnight guests and a campground with restroom facilities. There are six arenas available that feature different riding disciplines, such as dressage, driving, cattle events and jumping, according to the center’s website. Additionally, there is a multipurpose ring that can be used for gymkhanas and reining. The center hosts several events from May 1 through Oct. 31, so visitors are encouraged to check with local equestrian clubs for their schedules. Bear Valley Springs considers its 50-mile trail system the “jewel” of the area. Trails vary in difficulty from flat meadows to high mountain terrain. Office hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and facilities can be used from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit https:// www.bvsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&page_id=5004 and call 661-821-3960.
Rescue operations Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Marley’s Mutts is a nonprofit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, trains and rehomes death row dogs from Kern County’s animal shelters, according to its website. For more information, call 661-556-7178, email inquiries@marleysmutts.
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Tehachapi Humane Society The Tehachapi Humane Society’s goal is to prevent animal cruelty and reduce pet overpopulation by providing assistance with the cost of the spay or neuter surgery. For more information, call 661-823-0699 or visit www.tehachapihumanesociety. com.
Have-a-Heart Humane Society Have-a-Heart Humane Society rescues abandoned, abused and injured animals, provides low-cost vaccinations and spay/ neuter programs and educates the community about responsible pet ownership. For more information, call 661-822-5683, email haveaheart@bak.rr.com or visit www.haveahearthumanesociety.org.
S.T.O.P. (Save Tehachapi’s Orphaned Pets) Abandoned pets can find a second chance at love and happiness through Save Tehachapi’s Orphaned Pets. Each pet that comes through the organization is placed in a caring foster home until the right owner for them is found. For more information, call 661-823-4100 or visit www.stoprescue.org/ index.html.
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Lodging options Baymont Inn & Suites Tehachapi
Golden Hills Motel
Santa Fe Motel
500 Steuber Road, 823-8000
22561 Woodford-Tehachapi Road, 822-4488
120 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 8223184
Best Western Country Park Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Stallion Springs Resort
420 W. E. Tehachapi Blvd., 8231800
901 Capital Hills Parkway, 8229837
Best Western Sure Stay
Ranch House Motel
418 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 8225591
500 E. Tehachapi Blvd., 8224561
Fairfield Inn & Suites Tehachapi
Ranch Motel
422 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 8224800
28681 Stallion Springs Drive, 822-5400
The Lodge at Woodward West 18100 Lucaya Way, 822-5581
507 S. Curry St., 822-4283
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Domino’s Pizza 1121 Valley Blvd. 661-822-3444 Don Perico’s Mexican Restaurant 840 Tucker Road 661-822-5366 Downtown Yogurt Junction 117 E. F St. (no phone listed) Frosty King 20651 Highway 202 661-822-1943 DARLA A. BAKER / TEHACHAPI NEWS
Devin Kohnen and his mother, Colleen, of Kohnen's Bakery serve up some of the best coffee in town.
(The) Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 807 Tucker Road 661-822-9137
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ehachapi offers a wide variety of independently owned restaurants ranging in atmosphere from casual to fine dining. Not to the exclusion of popular national brands, the area hosts unique restaurants known around the country, while other spots remain local secrets. Tehachapi is also home to award-winning wineries with welcoming tasting rooms, and an independent brewery with a selection of craft beers.
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Bear Valley Country Market & Grill 26900 Bear Valley Road 661-821-3124 Big Papa’s Steakhouse and Saloon 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-7272 Blue Ginger Pho Vietnamese Cuisine 1121 W. Valley Blvd. 661-823-1199 Bobby Salazar’s 401 Steuber Road 661-823-4922 Burger King 620 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-1897 Burger Spot 208 W. Tehachapi Blvd.
Gracian’s Grill 860 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-4016
661-822-3145 Carlos’ Donuts 20011 Valley Blvd. 661-809-8936 (The) Coffee Mill 120 S. Mill St. 661-822-6455 Del Taco 645 Tucker Road 661-823-9442 Denny’s 9000 Magellan Drive 661-823-7380 Dog House Saloon 777 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-4200 Domingo’s Bar & Grill 20416 Highway 202 661-822-7611
Henry’s Cafe 550 Tucker Road 661-822-0732 Hungry Howie’s Pizza 675 Tucker Road 661-822-1000 Ichiban 675 Tucker Road 661-822-9888 Jack in the Box 801 Tucker Road 661-822-1316 Jake’s Steakhouse 213 S. Curry St. 661-822-6015 Johnny’s Take & Bake 807 Tucker Road, Suite C 661-822-9596
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Server Amy Filguero places fresh muffins on the counter, served every day at The Coffee Mill.
Kasagiri Japanese Restaurant 128 E. F St. 661-822-7533 Keene Cafe Highway 58 – Exit #139, Keene 661-823-7010 Kelcy’s Cafe 110 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-4207 Kelley’s Cafe 20424 Brian Way 661-822-1608 King of Siam (Thai) 760 Tucker Road 661-823-9977 Kohnen’s Country Bakery 125 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Suite D 661-822-3350 Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant 108 S. Green St. 661-822-5506
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Tehachapi old-timers remembered there always being a locally owned restaurant at this address on Tehachapi Boulevard since 1933. Bill and Virginia Sheridan took over Kelcy’s Cafe in 2017.
Linda’s Cakes & Things (phone only) 661-972-4361 Little Caesar’s Pizza 815 Tucker Road, Suite A 661-822-6666 Local Craft Beer 365 Enterprise Way, Suite G 661-822-2337 McDonald’s 795 Tucker Road, 661-822-0948 2900 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Love’s Travel Center Midori Sushi 414 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-1216 Mill Street Kitchen (catering) 208 S. Mill St. 661-827-7558
Moessner Farm Cafe & Store 25000 Bear Valley Road 661-821-0924 Mulligan Room (Bear Valley Springs Association location) 29541 Rolling Oak Drive 661-821-4107 Oak Branch Saloon and The Oaks Restaurant 29500 N. Lower Valley Road 661-821-5521 Old Towne Pizza 20430 Brian Way, #5 661-822-3558
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Continued from Page 64 Papa’s House Stallion Springs 27821 Stallion Springs Drive 661-823-9326 P-Dubs Brew Pub 20700 South St. 661-823-4766 P-Dubs Grille & Bar Stallion Springs 27725 Stallion Springs Drive 661-823-7777 Petra Mediterranean Deli & Restaurant 200 S. Green St. 661-822-1900 Perfetto Italian Restaurant 209 S. Green St. 661-822-1711 Primo Burger 118 E. F St. 661-823-7202 Raven’s Nest Sandwich & Coffee Shop at Mountain Valley Airport 16334 Harris Road 661-822-5267
Savannah’s Old Town Saloon 20717 South St. (No working phone number listed)
Taco Samich 211 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-823-8947 Tea Donuts 807 Tucker Road 661-825-5005
Sonic Drive-In 1040 W. Valley Blvd. 661-822-9099
TehachaPie 208 S. Mill St. 661-827-7558
Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Co. 26877 Cummings Valley Road 661-822-9233
Thai Hachapi 119 E. F St. 661-823-4891
Starbucks Coffee 300 Tucker Road, 661-822-0573 785 Tucker Road, inside Albertsons
The Shed’s Soul Kitchen 333 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-823-8333
SteamPunk Cafe & Grill 20324 W. Valley Blvd. 661-823-4469
TK’s Pizza & Pasta 604 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-8366
Subway 655-A Tucker Road 661-823-7075 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Love’s Travel Center
Triassic Vineyards 24627 Cummings Valley Road 661-822-5341 Veritas Tapas and Wine Bar 695 Tucker Road 661-822-8220
Taco Bell 1098 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-823-7033
Village Grill 410 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-1128
Red House BBQ 426 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-0772
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Gallery ‘N’ Gifts 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-6062
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Gold Coast Station 426 N. Curry St., 8225026
CENTRAL TEHACHAPI The Central Tehachapi shopping district consists of locations from Highway 58 to Mill Street, including downtown Tehachapi. 5 Hearts Quilts 104 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-8709 Alligator Rose 117 S. Mill St. Suite H, 562-235-1069 Auntie Em’s Antique Mall 225 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-3420 B & B Liquor Market 220 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-3521
Home Depot 507 N. Mill St., 8235434 Karen’s Cottage 101 E. H St., 466-6373 Love’s Travel Stop 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd., 823-1484 THE CALIFORNIAN
Darlene Carlos, foreground, works the counter at Darlene’s Real Swell Toys in Tehachapi while husband Barry kicks back.
Bee Good to Yourself Essential Oils and Training Center 104 S. Robinson St., 917-2332 Bliss Interiors and Antiquity 106 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 304-3275
Cycle & Go Cyclery 121 E. F St., 825-5246 Darlene’s Real Swell Toys 103 W. H St., 823-1920 Don’s Pro Technology Auto Repair 230 E. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-1600
Moses-Master Carpet 110 E. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-6959 Mountain MusicFiddlers Crossing 206 E. F. St., 823-9994 Nannette Keller Boutique 102 S. Robinson St., 825-5306 Continued to Page 66
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Continued from Page 65 New 2 You 432 W. J St., 238-8942 Oak Tree Arts & Antiques 102 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 823-0162 Pilot Flying J Travel Center 1668 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 823-1049 R-Soto Tire Repair 151 N. Mill St., 817-5881 Sessions Consignment 20601 Highway 202, Suite A108., 822-5022 Sharing & Caring 207 S. Pauley St., 8223001 Sheridan’s 114 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-4252 Southern Shooters Supply 120 E. F St., 823-1223
Tehachapi Floor Covering 1582 Goodrick Drive, 822-5025 Tehachapi Flower Shop 117 E. F St., 822-3117 Tehachapi’s Humble Collector 101 E. H St., 823-1760
Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery 435 W. J St., 823-1930
Tehachapi Lawn & Garden Equipment Center 105 W. H St., 822-3210
Stop Staring Boutique 108 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 750-4408
Tehachapi Tack Shack 117 S. Mill St. Suite B, 823-1115
Tehachapi Bible Book 212 Curry St., 823-6823
Tehachapi Treasure Trove 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-6794 The Storefront at Mill
Tehachapi Christian Store 108 E. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-0626
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Street Kitchen 208 S. Mill St. Suite A,
827-7588 This and That Home Decor/ Rancho Raviri 777 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Suite A, 874-2809 Tractor Supply 480 N. Mill St., 8231687 WEST TEHACHAPI The West Tehachapi district ranges from west of Mill Street to around Tucker Road near Highway 202. Albertsons 775 S. Tucker Road, 823-7090 All American Automotive & Tires 787 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Suite A, 822-4950
AT&T 695 Tucker Road, 8238229 Auto Zone 842 Tucker Road, 8231294 Big 5 Sporting Goods 685 Tucker Road, 8224197 Canine Creek Pet Wash & Boutique 798 Tucker Road No. 5, 822-0307 Cricket Wireless 840 Tucker Road, 8234289 Dollar General 846 Tucker Road, 7500166 Dollar Tree 844 Tucker Road, 8252255
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Continued from Page 66 Family Dollar 655 Tucker Road, 8221105 J & H Auto 501 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-9171 Kapy’s Electronic and Book — Authorized RadioShack Dealer 1121 W. Valley Blvd., 8224512 M&M’s Sports 760 Tucker Road, Suite A, 823-1668 Metro by T-Mobile 807 Tucker Road, 8234032 O’Reilly Auto Parts 700 Tucker Road, 8231490 Postal ASAP! 785 Tucker Road Suite G, 929-1129 Rescued Treasures 1121 W. Valley Blvd., 8225683 Rite Aid 811 Tucker Road, 8229232 Save Mart 841 Tucker Road, 8223098 Savon Pharmacy 775 S. Tucker Road, 8237094
Sears Hometown Center 835 Tucker Road, 8224914
All Access Computers 20418 Brian Way, 8220999
Ranch Service & Supply 20700 South St. Suite A, 822-9101
T-Mobile 1054 W. Valley Blvd., 750-0300
Brite Creek Farms Corner of Banducci Road and Highland Road, 3011043
Tehachapi Liquor 840 Tucker Road, Suite J, 823-1118
Butcher Shop 20601 Highway 202, 822-9600
Tangleweed Farms 21192 Old Town Road, 750-2019
To Your Health 785 Tucker Road, 8227157
Garner’s Sew & Vac 20608 South St., 8225935
U-neek Findz 450 W. F St., 822-7311
Handcrafted HoneyBee 20609 Santa Lucia St., Unit C, (844) 434-9548
Tehachapi Furniture and Mattress Center 20302 W. Valley Blvd., 823-7000
UPS Store 1121 W. Valley Blvd. Suite I, 823-4940 Victra — Verizon Authorized Retailer 785 Tucker Road, 8230437 Walgreens 1101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 823-0163 Walmart 400 Tucker Road, 8252258 OLD TOWNE The Old Towne district spans the unincorporated area along Valley Boulevard near Highway 202 and its adjacent streets including South Street. 99 Cent Shop 20350 W. Valley Blvd., 823-8620
Heat Source 20817 South St., 8230117 Help & Hope Thrift Store 20328 W. Valley Blvd., 822-7805
Revolve 20404 Brian Way, no number
Tehachapi Natural Market 20221 W. Valley Blvd., 823-4087 Tehachapi Pet Lodge 20693 Woodford-Tehachapi Road, 822-6471 Tehachapi RV & Cycle 20818 South St., 8230733
Hemme Hay & Feed 20616 South St., 8227442
The Mix Thrift Shop 20407 Brian Way, 8220459
Napa Auto 20633 South St., 8223015
The Tire Store 21011 Santa Barbara Drive, 823-9037
Norman Hanson Firearms 20358 W. Valley Blvd., 823-4977
V.I.P. Computers 21019 Santa Barbara Drive, #B, 823-1387
Pioneer True Value 20901 South St., 8226806
Witt’s Office Supplies 20437 Brian Way, 8226760
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The mountain views are gorgeous at Rose Garden Estate.
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he mountainous region of Tehachapi is a great place to host a wedding, family reunion or business retreat. Located in the beautiful Tehachapi Mountains, the city offers many hotels, restaurants and churches with scenic views and pleasant atmospheres. Dorner Family Vineyard After a 2009 trip to Europe, Michael and Michelle fell in love with German-style Riesling wine and opened a vineyard 10 minutes from Tehachapi. Now, the 20-acre property in the Cummings Valley can host more than 250 people on its 5,000-square-foot garden venue. The vineyard regularly hosts wine tastings and weddings. 18274 Old Ranch Road 661-823-7814 dornerfamilyvineyard@yahoo.com dornerfamilyvineyard.com Jennifer’s Terrace Designed to evoke the aesthetic of a
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1920s English garden, Jennifer’s Terrace offers a serene venue for weddings, receptions, corporate events and fundraisers. The 2,700-square-foot facility can accommodate up to 140 guests. A raised fountain at the center of the property instills a sense of tranquility on the activities. 413 S Curry St. 661-822-5808 JennifersTerrace@yahoo.com jennifersterrace.com Lifetime Events Promising elegance and intimacy, Lifetime Events is a 5,000-squarefoot indoor venue that can be used to celebrate many of life’s special occasions. One of the only indoor venues centrally located within Tehachapi, the space offers an open auditorium and stage, gathering room, catering kitchen, and lots of parking. It can be used for concerts, wedding receptions, parties, presentations and more. 48771 W. Valley Blvd. 661-733-7409 sminor@sliceoflifeschool.com lifetimeeventstehachapi.com
National Chavez Center Located on the grounds where civil rights leader Cesar Chavez spent his last years, the 17,000-square-foot Villa La Paz, hosts corporate and organizational conferences as well as retreats. The site boasts mission-style structures where Chavez held community gatherings. It can accommodate up to 400 people. 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road 661-823-6271 mparra@chavezfoundation.org chavezfoundation.org Rose Garden Estate Tucked away in the Cummings Valley, Rose Garden Estate offers rustic elegance at its finest. The 20-acre location also provides a 5,000 square-foot barn and a bed-and-breakfast for those who want to stay the night. Views of the surrounding mountains always delight. 24492 Bear Valley Road 661-477-6140 rosegardenestate@gmail.com rosegardenestateweddings.com
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Jennifer’s Terrace transforms into a magical event venue during evening hours. Shirley’s Place Named after the woman who taught at the Tehachapi Unified School District for 40 years, Shirley’s Place sits on 80 acres of land in the Cummings Valley. Offering both an outdoor and indoor venue, Shirley’s Place hosts weddings, birthdays, reunions and other events. There is even a covered patio for dancing. 25001 Banducci Road 661-319-5031 shirleysplacevenue@gmail.com Shirleysplacevenue.com Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company
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With a historic home built in 1888, two rustic barns, along with a dance floor and dining area, Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company has the right kind of country feel. Located on 60 acres in the Cummings Valley, the venue also offers a gazebo and provides for catered meals. 26877 Cummings Valley Road 661-822-9233 info@tehachapiwineandcattlecompany.com TehachapiWineAndCattleCompany.com The Woods Pavilion With accommodations for up to 200 people, The Woods Pavilion is an outdoor facility in Tehachapi with a large shaded patio area with a woodsy ambiance for weddings. The venue prides itself in being affordable and offers a one-stop shop for brides and grooms and everyone in between. 323 W. F St. 661-822-0762 pavilion@woodtehachapi.com thewoodspavilion.com Triassic Vineyards Seated upon the 200-million-year-old sediment of the Triassic Period, Triassic Vineyards is located on a sunny slope on an isolated ridge in the Cummings Valley. With wine grown from ancient soil, the venue also hosts a variety of events and has a heated patio. 24627 Cummings Valley Road 661-822-5341 info@triassiclegacy.com triassicvineyards.com 2020 Tehachapi Visitor Guide
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The Warriors’ Zach King runs for a touchdown at Highland High.
Community supports Warrior sports, a central part of Tehachapi life By JOSH BENNETT
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f you happen to be in Tehachapi on a weekday night, you might notice that this buzzing community isn’t very active. That’s because many of the residents have donned their black, green and white gear and have made the trek to Tehachapi High School to support their latest iteration of Warrior athletes. While Tehachapi used to be a mountainous, western replica of a small Texas town that bled Warrior green and shut down on Friday nights in the fall, Warrior athletics still have plenty of support from the residents, in town or for road games, which usually take place in Bakersfield, 45 minutes away. “The days are gone of the Friday night football where the whole town is there,” said Mike Heckahorn, the Tehachapi High track coach who previously coached the cross country team for 23 years and also coached middle school basketball, soccer, softball and junior varsity baseball along with AYSO and Little League teams for 32 years. “We’ve grown enough where we get a large amount of supporters. It’s not like it used to be in the ‘70s and ‘80s, but we still have strong support.”
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The big attraction in town is the football team, which boasts 30 league titles and 11 section championships under their belts. While the recent success hasn’t been there for the team, the support remains. “I don’t think it’s necessarily overly fanatical but it’s definitely an exciting time for the community, a one high school town,” Doug DeGeer, the head coach of the Tehachapi High football team said. ”There’s usually a lot of connections there with the kids that are playing on Friday nights. For everyone else it’s something to do for everyone to come together.” In 2019, the main highlight was the girls basketball team. The Warriors won the South Yosemite League championship with an undefeated record before bowing out in the quarterfinals of the Division 2 quarterfinals. “One of the biggest things I’ve noticed in my tenure has been the girls side and how strong it has gotten with parental support and following the teams and letting people know who they are,” said Heckahorn. In all, all but two team sports qualified for the Central Section playoffs in 2019 and early 2020. Other team sports that found success were the boys basketball team and the volleyball team.
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Local business community combines big, small to support Tehachapi’s diverse economy By JOHN COX
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ike so much about Tehachapi, location is what makes the area’s economy unique.
Where else do specialty agriculture and tourism mix with aerospace, incarceration, manufacturing and renewable energy in what remains a thriving business community? The region’s topography, geography and climate combine in different ways to provide benefits not found anywhere else. They form the economic foundation for many professionals and business people living in and around Tehachapi. One of the most obvious examples is the area’s wind power industry. Visitors to the area quickly notice the towering investments that energy companies and utilities have made in mountain wind turbines that together produce enough power to support an estimated half-million people. Corey Costelloe, the city of Tehachapi’s economic development coordinator and assistant to the city manager, noted that while big names in wind energy have come and gone, significant players such as World Wind and Solar maintain national headquarters in Tehachapi to support and manage wind farms. The area’s high elevation and unique climate have also given rise to the production of quality produce — apples are a particular point of local pride — as well as award-winning wines and grass-fed beef. It doesn’t hurt being located half an hour from the Mojave Air and Space Port, a veritable hub of aerospace innovation and achievement, where space-flight history has been made many times. Not far away is the Antelope Valley, which is also steeped in rocket lore. Lovers of flight are additionally drawn to Skylark North, Tehachapi’s full-service glider flight school. Not to be forgotten is the stabilizing economic force of the California Correctional Institution. First opened in 1932 in Cummings Valley, west of Tehachapi, the state prison has long been one of the area’s most important employers. Tourists come for the enjoyment alone, whether it’s to witness the Tehachapi Loop — Union Pacific Railroad’s threequarter-mile loop through Tehachapi Pass — or to experience the quaint businesses and natural beauty to be found in the city and its surroundings. Costelloe takes pride in the fact that small businesses and large corporate entities co-exist successfully in Tehachapi’s
business environment. He pointed to a recently opened Walmart that did not lead local businesses to close, despite some worries that it might. “Our small business community continues to be diverse and successful,” he said. “Our planning and zoning efforts allowed us to separate our major commercial corridors for corporate entities while preserving downtown for small, locally-owned businesses and utilizing industrial areas for small manufacturing operations.” “I regularly work with corporations looking to plant a flag in Tehachapi and small businesses looking to open or expand,” Costelloe added. “It’s a great testament to how there is a place for everyone in this community and each business has a role to play in our overall economic health.”
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ehachapi is an ideal destination for people and families of all ages, offering affordable housing, low crime rates, clean air, favorable weather, and a close-knit community to lean on. If you are interested in relocating to Tehachapi in the near future, the following resources may be helpful in your move.
REAL ESTATE Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors This is the group to go to if you are looking for housing or land in the Tehachapi area, whether it’s buying or selling with help from a local Realtor or looking for a service provider who can help with your ownership needs. They are open Monday — Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 803 Tucker Road
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FIELD Farmworkers Institute of Education and Literary Development Main office and EPIC de Cesar Chavez Charter High School 122 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Suite C 661-822-4381
Tehachapi Learning Center 100 E. E St.
Mojave River Academy: Tehachapi Resource Center 20948 Sage Lane 661-510-9198 Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. mojaveriver.net
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS Tehachapi Unified School District
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Heritage Oak School
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661-823-0885 Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. heritageoakschool.info Tehachapi also has an active home-schooling community.
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The 2018 Tehachapi High School Homecoming Queen, Rylee Kingsbury, places her crown onto 2019 Homecoming Queen Irey Sandholdt, as 2019 Homecoming King Ryan Jones looks on.
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Optimal Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
America Home Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Platinum Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
American Pacific Mortgage. . . . . . . 45
Pulford Appletree Orchard. . . . . . . . 19
Berkshire Hathaway. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rankin Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Best Realty / Coldwell Banker. . . . . . 8
Raven's Nest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Big Papa's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RE/MAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bobby Wayne RV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Route 58 Auto Worx. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
BVS Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
San Joaquin Tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Canine Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Scott Hale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Centric Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Sheridan's Boutique Home Consignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
China Lake Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Country Oaks Baptist. . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Darlene's Real Swell Toys. . . . . . . . 27 Dignified Home Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Domingo's Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Don Perico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Downtown Country Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Farmers Insurance Agency. . . . . . . 26 Friends of the Depot. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Gold Mountain Sports Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Have a Heart Humane Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Stacey Christy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tehachapi Community Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tehachapi Tourism Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tehachapi Unified School District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District. . . . . . . . 60 Tehachapi Pet Lodge & Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Terry Gardner / Miramar. . . . . . . . . 23
Hoffman Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tesa Noonan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Innovative Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . 17
Thai Hachapi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Kaiser Permanente. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
The Coffee Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Kelcy's Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Theresa Mann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Kelly's Chuckwagon Cafe. . . . . . . . 55
Triassic Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lance Patton Financial Planning. . . 41
Village Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lucky's Barber Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Wood's Pavillion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Margaret Veszpeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wood Family Funeral. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Moe's Barbershop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Youngblood Customs. . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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