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LOCATIONS Tehachapi Hospital 115 West E Street PO Box 1900 Tehachapi, CA 93581 661.823.3000 661.823.3079 - Fax
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Contents About Tehachapi
Where is Tehachapi?....................5 Getting to Tehachapi ...................5 Getting around Tehachapi ...........6 Tour operators ............................6 Where to get information............6 Tehachapi communities...............7 Climate .......................................8 What does Tehachapi mean? .......8 Emergency services & health care.............................9 Publications...............................10 Internet access ..........................10 Banking .....................................10
History & Culture
Tehachapi Loop .........................11 Tehachapi’s history tied to railroad ............................12 Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park................13 Chavez Center, Keene ................13 Downtown Murals .....................14 Agri-tourism .............................17 Tehachapi Apples.......................17 Tehachapi Farmers’ Market .......19 Tehachapi Vineyards..................19
Events ....................................21 Arts & Entertainment
First Friday & Galleries...............21 BeeKay Theatre .........................25 Concerts....................................25 Movie Theater ...........................25
Things To Do
Bicycling....................................30 Camping....................................30 Fishing.......................................30 Flight .........................................31 Golfing ......................................32 Hunting and Shooting................33 Skate Park .................................33 Swimming .................................33 Downtown Walking Tour ...........34 Wind Farm Tours .......................36 Hiking........................................38
Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles, and More...
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Critters
Alpaca farms .............................39 Birding, wildlife viewing ............39 Horse lovers love Tehachapi.......39
Chadeau Mountain Clydesdales..........................40 Indian Point Ostrich Ranch ........40 Rescue operations.....................40 Nearby: Feline Conservation Center........41 Windswept Ranch......................41
Spiritual Life
Local worship guide ..................42 Mountain Spirit Center .............44 Norbertine Sisters Monastery ...........................44
Nearby Attractions
Twenty Mule Team Museum ......45 Borax Visitor Center...................45 Red Rock Canyon State Park......45 Jawbone Canyon .......................46 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway.....46 Cowboy Memorial (Walker Basin)......................46 Murray Family Farms ................46 California Living Museum ..........47 Buena Vista Museum of Natural History ................47
The Guides
Dining .......................................48 Lodging.....................................50 Shopping...................................50 Event Venues .............................51
Doing Business
City of Tehachapi .......................52 Kern County Resources..............52 Filming in Tehachapi..................52
Living In Tehachapi
Real Estate ................................53 Schools......................................53
Information Sources
Books & websites ......................53 Area map .................Centerspread
Advertiser Index ..................53
Welcome to Tehachapi Getting to Tehachapi
Where is Tehachapi? Long before California became a state, the mountain pass known today as the Tehachapi Pass was used by native people as an important trade route and the people known as the Kawaiisu (or Nüwa in their own language) settled in the nearby valleys, perhaps around 2,000 years ago. The pass is at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada and just to the north of the Tehachapi Mountains. The Tehachapis are generally considered to be the northern edge of Southern California and the mountains separate the southland from the San Joaquin Valley and that valley from the Mojave Desert.
Photo by Ed Gordon
About 50 trains travel through Tehachapi each day, but passenger service is no longer available. Most people get to Tehachapi by car, but some public transportation is available.
Most people travel to Tehachapi by private vehicle, but there are 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 local ticketing agent. Call 1-800-872-7245 or www.amtrak.com. Orange Belt Stages (connects with Greyhound), offers limited service to and from Tehachapi, no terminal. For information call 1-800-266-7433 or visit www.orangebelt.com. Tehachapi Airport, 314 N. Hayes St., Tehachapi (north end of city, near Highway 58 at Mill St.) Operated by the City of Tehachapi, offers fuel, pilot’s lounge and computerized weather system for current weather conditions (AWOS frequency: 120.025). For information call (661) 822-2220. Meadows Field (Bakersfield) is 40 miles from Tehachapi and is the closest airport offering commercial airline service (United, US Airways). Several car rental companies operate in Bakersfield. Walking — every year hundreds of people find their way to Tehachapi by way of the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states and traverses the eastern side of the Tehachapi Valley. More information on page 38.
California Highway 58 carries travelers through the pass and is a major east-west corridor. Depending upon the direction you are traveling, Tehachapi can be considered a gateway to the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast to the west and to the Mojave Desert, Jawbone Canyon, Red Rock Canyon or the Eastern Sierra to the east. Although there is no direct access, Sequoia National Forest is to the north, as are the Kern Valley communities with recreational areas at Lake Isabella and along the mighty Kern River. The City of Tehachapi is located near the summit of the pass, alongside Highway 58. It is the commercial hub of the Greater Tehachapi Area which comprises some 275 square miles — more than 176,000 acres — of ecological diversity. The mountains, canyons and valleys range from altitudes of 2,500 to 8,000 feet. The Tehachapis are considered to be an important wildlife corridor and plant habitat “bridge” linking Southern California with the Sierra Nevada. The diverse plant communities are especially apparent to the traveler. From the west, heading out of Bakersfield, the traveler will leave
the well-tended fields, orchards, and citrus groves of the San Joaquin Valley to travel through oak woodlands and grasslands in the foothills, then through the oak-gray pine belt to arrive at the summit where the Tehachapi Valley spreads out with the peaks of the pine-forested Tehachapis to the south. Elevation gain is about 3,600 feet over about a 40-mile drive. Traveling from the east, one rises quickly from the Mojave Desert floor — with its trademark Joshua Trees — reaching the windmill-covered hills on the eastern edge of the Tehachapi Valley. Tehachapi is among a few places where one can be surrounded by desert and cacti and travel to towering pines within 20 minutes. Elevation gain from Mojave to the City of Tehachapi is about 1200 feet in about a 17-mile drive. Woody’s Peak in Tehachapi Mountain Park southwest of the city is at 7,986 feet. The traveler must leave Highway 58 to discover the mountains and the other “valleys of the Tehachapis” — Brite Valley, Cummings Valley and Bear Valley — and other noteworthy areas including Sand Canyon. We hope you’ll find this guide useful in planning your visit to Tehachapi or — if you’re a local resident — helping acquaint your guests with everything our area has to offer.
See location map in centerspread, pages 28-29
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Where to get information Greater Tehachapi Area Chamber of Commerce 209 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-4180 www.tehachapi.com Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch
Tehachapi Tourism Commission www.SeeTehachapi.com
Getting around Tehachapi Public transit:
Taxi:
• East Kern Express provides inter-city service Monday through Saturday between the communities of Bakersfield, Keene, Tehachapi, Mojave, Rosamond, and Lancaster. Passengers may transfer to other regional carriers in Bakersfield, Mojave, and Lancaster. For information call 1800-323-2396 or 1-800-560-1733 or online: www.co.kern.ca.us/roads/kernregionaltransit.asp • Tehachapi Dial-a-Ride provides service Monday through Friday in the communities of Tehachapi, Old Towne and Golden Hills. Passengers may transfer to the East Kern Express in Old Towne and Tehachapi. For information call 1-800-323-2396 or online: www.co.kern.ca.us/roads/ kernregionaltransit.asp
• Tehachapi Taxicab, 661-600-2771.
Rental cars: Tehachapi has one rental car agency: • Enterprise, 410-E W. “J” St., 661-823-0500.
Tour operators: An increasing number of tour operators are including Tehachapi locations on domestic and international tours. A locally-based facilitates visits to Tehachapi and environs: • Tehachapi Tours, P.O. Box 793 Tehachapi, CA 93581; 661-374-0395 CST# 2105365-40
Information central The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, located at 209 E. Tehachapi Blvd., is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.). When the office is closed, an informational kiosk on the porch is available. The Tehachapi Depot Museum, located at 101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., is also a great source of informa-
tion about the area. It is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Brochure racks at high traffic locations throughout the area are maintained by the Tehachapi Tourism Commission and contain helpful brochures from a number of visitor-related venues.
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City of Tehachapi 115 S. Robinson St. 661-822-2200 www.tehachapicityhall.com Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Friday, Saturday Sunday & holidays
Kern County / Office of Supervisor Zack Scrivner (Second District, includes Tehachapi) 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-868-3660 www.co.kern.ca.us
Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks 490 W. “D” St. 661-822-3228 www.tvrpd.org Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bear Valley Springs Community Services District 28999 S. Lower Valley Rd. 661-821-4428 www.bvcsd.com
Golden Hills Community Services District 21415 Reeves St. 661-822-3064 www.ghcsd.com Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Friday – Sunday
Stallion Springs Community Services District 27800 Stallion Springs Dr. 661-822-3268
Tehachapi Museum 310 S. Green St. 661-822-8152 www.tehachapimuseum.org Noon to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday
Tehachapi Depot Museum 101 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-823-1100 www.tehachapidepot.com Thursday – Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Street Tehachapi 105 East “E” St. 661-822-6519 www.mainstreettehachapi.org
Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council Contact by email: gtedc@sbcglobal.net www.tehachapiedc.com
Kern County Library, Tehachapi Branch 1001 W Tehachapi Blvd # A400 661-822-4938 Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday www.kerncountylibrary.org
Tehachapi News 411 N. Mill St. 661-822-6828 www.tehachapinews.com Business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Addresses in Tehachapi unless otherwise noted.
About Tehachapi Tehachapi: a guide to our communities Don’t let the population on the City of Tehachapi “City Limits” signs fool you — most of the people who live in the the Greater Tehachapi area live outside the city. A number of distinct communities offering a variety of amenities and lifestyles make up modern Tehachapi — ZIP Code 93561. The modern development of Tehachapi began in 1876, when the railroad was completed. An earlier settlement, once called Williamsburg and now known as “Old Town” was founded in the 1860s and was an important station on the road between the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. Old Town declined when residents gradually relocated to nearby Greenwich, the first name for the community now known as Tehachapi. The City of Tehachapi incorporated in 1909 and for many years was surrounded by ranchland. Development of ranches in the mid-twentieth century has continued and a number of unincorporated communities — all part of Tehachapi — are the result. These communities offer a variety of amenities with just about as much diversity as the natural surroundings. Communities and developed areas (in addition to the City of Tehachapi) include: Golden Hills/ Old Town/Oak Knolls Residential
and commercial development to the west of the City of Tehachapi within the Tehachapi Valley. Alpine Forest Park/Mountain Meadows/Old West Ranch
Residential developments in higher elevation areas south of the City of Tehachapi including forested land with many homes “off the grid.” Brite Valley Area including small farms and residential lots of various sizes located between the
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The City of Tehachapi is just one of the communities that make up the Greater Tehachapi Area. The ZIP Code 93561 encompasses some 275 square miles and includes a variety of residential areas with different terrain and density.
Tehachapi and Cummings Valleys. Brite Lake — a reservoir which serves the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District and is open to the public for fishing — is in this area. Cummings Valley/Fairview Ranchos/Stallion Springs The
western-most area of Tehachapi — some portions overlook the San Joaquin Valley. The historic Cummings Ranch and California Correctional Institution are located here. Cummings Valley is a mix of residential development and intensive agriculture including commercial production of organic vegetables and Tehachapi’s two wineries, as well as an ostrich ranch and alpaca ranches. Fairview Ranchos and Stallion Springs are residential subdivisions in the valley. Tehachapi’s only public golf course — the Horse Thief Golf and Country Club are located here, as is Woodward West, a
nationally noted youth sports camp. Bear Valley Springs A gated community in Bear Valley which is accessed from Cummings Valley. Residents have use of facilities including the Oak Tree Country Club golf course, shooting range, swimming pool, lakes and horseback riding trails. These facilities are not covered in this guide in detail because they are not open to the general public. Sand Canyon/Cameron Canyon
Unique and interesting areas on the eastern edge of Tehachapi with topography and plant life that bridges the mountain valley and desert areas. Sand Canyon, located to the north of Highway 58, has a considerable amount of residential development and is the home of Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park, as well as the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue and Mountain Spirit Center, a Buddhist monastery and spiritual retreat.
Cameron Canyon is to the south of Highway 58 and in recent years has become an important part of the Tehachapi’s wind energy development. A trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail is in this area. Keene The community of Keene is located about 10 miles west of the City of Tehachapi and considered part of the Tehachapi area. The famed Tehachapi Loop is in this area as well as the National Chavez Center. Monolith No longer occupied, Monolith was once a company town for Monolith Portland Cement Company just to the east of the City of Tehachapi along Highway 58. The cement plant is now owned by Lehigh Southwest. 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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Weather-wise, Tehachapi is unique Tehachapi is a unique place, climatewise. Its elevation, positioning between mountain ranges and location on the edge of the Mojave Desert result in weather unlike adjacent areas. Wind is common (and the source of a burgeoning wind industry). Snow can be expected during winter and spring, but rarely lasts long. Summers are pleasant and much cooler than the San Joaquin Valley to the west or Mojave Desert to the east. For a number of years the slogan, “Land of Four Seasons,” was promoted — and locals joked that it was not uncommon to have all four seasons in one day. Indeed, the Tehachapi Mountains sometimes seem to conjure up weather that doesn’t show up in the predictions from the National Weather Service.
Photo by Frank SPonSler
Looking towards the mountains west of Tehachapi, ten year old Frank Sponsler captured this rainbow on camera while standing in his own back yard.
Average precipitation is 12.6 inches and the summer and fall are generally dry. Weather can vary considerably depending upon elevation and microclimates exist (making possible agricultural endeavors, such as vineyards, which might not be expected.) Cloud formatiions in the Tehachapi area, particular unique lenticular clouds, can be extraordinary. These stationary lens-shaped clouds that form at high altitudes are sometimes mistaken for flying saucers.
What does the name ‘Tehachapi’ mean? There is no place like Tehachapi — and no other place named Tehachapi. So just what does the name mean? While searching the west for the U.S. government to find a railroad route to California, Lt. R.S. Williamson and his scout, Alexis Godey, in August 1853 made their way to the Tehachapi Valley and Indians who told them that their name for the creek running there was “Tah-eechay-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
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word derives from the Kawaiisu word “Tihachipia” meaning a hard climb. Williams, 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 and 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 plain. “We came to an Indian rancheria, where we
learned there was a stream of water and good grass two or three miles further on. We proceeded to the place, and here found an excellent camping ground... “There was another rancheria close to the place selected for our camp, and from the Indians we learned that their name for the creek was Tah-ee-chay-pah. It is one called Pass Creek by Colonel Fremont, and is the same one he ascended when he crossed the mountains in 1844.”
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Emergency services and health care For Emergencies Call 911
Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-821-3239 www.bearvalleypd.com
California Highway Patrol
Stallion Springs Police Department
The Tehachapi area is served by the Mojave office of the California Highway Patrol. 1365 State Highway 58 Mojave, CA 93501 661-824-2408 – non-emergency number www.chp.ca.gov
Under the jurisdiction of the Stallion Springs Community Services District, provides law enforcement for the Stallion Springs area. 27800 Stallion Springs Drive Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-822-3268
Kern County Sheriff
Kern County Fire Department
Provides protection throughout unincorporated areas of the Tehachapi area; frequently coordinates efforts with other law enforcement agencies. Tehachapi Substation 22209 Old Town Road Tehachapi, CA 93561-8888 661-823-6060 www.kernsheriff.org
City of Tehachapi Police Department 123 E. “F” St., Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-822-2222 www.tehachapicityhall.com Code Red is an emergency notification system offered by the City of Tehachapi. Residents and owners of businesses within the city limits can sign up for free emergency notifications delivered by telephone, text message or email. More information online at www.tehachapicityhall.com
Bear Valley Police Department Under the jurisdiction of the Bear Valley Community Services District providing law enforcement services for more than 50 square miles of mountains and valleys falling within the district. 25101 Bear Valley Road,
Provides service throughout the county including within the City of Tehachapi.
Tehachapi Hospital is a public hospital operated by the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District. A new $65 million hospital is expected to be built north of Highway 58 at Mill Street in the Capital Hills area of the City of Tehachapi.
Fire Station 12 – Tehachapi
Tehachapi Hospital
800 S. Curry St., Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-822-5533 www.kerncountyfire.org
Fire Station 16 – Bear Valley 28946 Bear Valley Rd. Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-821-1110
Fire Station 18 – Stallion Springs 28381 Braeburn Pl. Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-822-3980
Fire Station 11 – Keene 30356 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd. Keene, CA 93268 661-822-5555
Hall Ambulance Hall Ambulance provides paramedics and emergency transportation by ambulance and helicopter in the Tehachapi area and throughout Kern County. (800) 422-0656 www.hallamb.com
115 W. “E” St., Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-823-3000 www.tvhd.org Tehachapi Hospital is a public hospital operated by the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District. Groundbreaking on a new $65 million hospital to be located in the Capital Hills commercial area north of Highway 58 at Mill Street is expected to take place some time in 2012. Currently the hospital operates an emergency room as well as acute care hospital and long-term care and pediatrics. Ultrasound, mammography, respiratory therapy, a clinical laboratory and diagnostic imaging services are offered. The healthcare district also operates the Tehachapi Hospital Rehabilitation Center and family health centers in Tehachapi, Mojave and California City.
Doctors Individual health care providers offer a full spectrum of
services in the Tehachapi area. The scope of this guide cannot accommodate a full list. A good source of information is the TOP Phonebook, published by the Tehachapi News and is widely available throughout the Tehachapi area.
Pharmacies Tehachapi area pharmacies include: • K-mart, 710 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 661-822-7496. • Rite-aid, 811 S. Tucker Rd., 661-822-9232. • Sav-on (inside Albertson’s), 775 S. Tucker Rd., 661-823-7090 • Walgreens 1101 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 661-823-0163.
For Emergencies Call 911
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Tehachapi is proud of its history and continually working to advance opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy and understand both the human and natural history of the area. You are welcome to participate in events and programs offered throughout the year.
Internet access Most Tehachapi hotels and motels offer wi-fi or other Internet connections. Wi-fi is available at other locations including:
Tehachapi Airport Burger Spot 208 W. Tehachapi Blvd.
McDonald’s
Love’s Travel Center 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd.
Pacino’s Spaghetti Factory Corner of Tucker and Tehachapi Blvd.
Tehachapi Branch of the Kern County Library
Tucker Rd. and Valley Blvd. and 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd. (inside Love’s Travel Center.)
1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd # A400; open Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Starbucks
K-mart
Corner of Tucker and Tehachapi Boulevard.
710 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Does not offer wi-fi but does have public computer terminals with Internet access available.
Banking Photo by Michael Ryan ballaRd
Publications Tehachapi News Tehachapi’s hometown newspaper since 1899. Published every Tuesday 411 n. Mill St., tehachapi, ca 93561 661-822-6828 www.tehachapinews.com
Tehachapi News Weekender
Tehachapi offers numerous full-service financial institutions as well as ATMs including:
Altaone Federal Credit Union Tehachapi Lifestyle Magazine
775 Tucker Rd., Tehachapi
Lifestyle magazine published monthly, celebrating the people, places and culture of the Tehachapi Mountains. 661-822-0100 www.tehachapilifestyle.com
224 W. “F” St. and 21000 Mission Blvd. (Old Town), Tehachapi
The Cub
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
Bank of the Sierra – Two locations Bank of the West 758 Tucker Rd., Tehachapi
Calaveras Tehachapi Federal Credit Union 206 S. Green St., Tehachapi 821 Tucker Road #A, Tehachapi
Tehachapi’s Own Phonebook
Monthly newspaper published for Bear Valley Springs. PMb 114, 25101 bear Valley Rd., tehachapi, ca 93561 661-821-0773
(the toP book) Published by Tehachapi News
The Loop Newspaper
Wells Fargo Bank – ATM only
Free lifestyle newspaper published every Friday by Tehachapi News.
Bakersfield Californian Daily newspaper serving Kern County including home delivery and newsstand availability in the Tehachapi area. 1707 eye St., bakersfield, ca 93301 661-395-7500 www.bakersfield.com
Community and entertainment newspaper published twice monthly by Hilltop Publishers. 204 S. Green St., tehachapi, ca 93561 661-822-8188 www.theloopnewspaper.com
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Safe1 Credit Union 20141 W. Valley Blvd., Tehachapi
Union Bank of California 665 Tucker Rd., Suite C, Tehachapi 1100 W. Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi
History & Culture
Famed Tehachapi Loop is an engineering marvel observers from around the world come to tehachapi specifically to witness the most heavily trafficked single track main line in the country and the engineering marvel that is the tehachapi Loop. Along its winding path up the northwestern slope of the mountains, the track makes horseshoe curves at Caliente, Allard, and keene, and passes through 18 tunnels.
Photo by GreG Loskorn
About 50 freight trains a day make their way through the Tehachapi Pass by way of the famous Tehachapi Loop, an engineering marvel.
At the Loop, the line climbs in a spiral over itself gaining 77 feet of elevation. this engineering feat has been named one of the railroad wonders of the world. In 1955 a monument celebrated the Loop's designation as a California historical Landmark, and in 1998 it was honored by the American society of Civil engineers as a national historic Civil engineering Landmark. the 68 miles of track between bakersfield (elevation 400 feet) and Mojave (elevation 2,700 feet) crests the summit at 4,025 feet. the 2.2 percent gradient is maintained downhill to Mojave. over the intervening years 36 miles of the line have been double-tracked and a project will begin soon to doubletrack more of the line between tehachapi and bakersfield.
Hours 9:30 to 5 – Closed Tuesdays – Sun. 11 to 4
Hours 9:30 to 5 – Closed Tuesdays – Sun. 11 to 4
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Gift Certificates Layaway Plans
114 W. Tehachapi Blvd (Next to Kelcy’s)
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We Accept All Major Credit Cards
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Tehachapi's history tied to railroad The town of Tehachapi has shared its history with the old Southern Pacific Railroad, since the construction of the railroad line through the region connected Los Angeles and the Bay Area in 1876. Before the railroad was established, a stage line operated from the railhead at Caliente, east of Bakersfield, to San Fernando. But the Tehachapis — an eastwest mountain range bridging the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Range forming the southern flank of the San Joaquin Valley — proved a natural barrier to transportation.
The rail line was built on a 2.2 percent gradient route to the summit at Tehachapi on a path surveyed by William Hood, who later became the chief engineer. The Southern Pacific railroad was extended to Mojave and across the Antelope Valley, reaching Los Angeles through Soledad Canyon and the San Fernando tunnel — the longest railway tunnel in the world at the time. The Southern Pacific's historic transportation monopoly in the Central Valley caused the emergence of a rival railroad company in the region which reached Bakersfield from Stockton in 1898
Photo by Ed Gordon
Not only is Tehachapi’s history tied to the railroad, but the trains themselves are popular tourist attractions.
and became part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The Santa Fe was already serving Mojave from points east, and had surveyed a line of its own to cross the Tehachapis from Bakersfield through Arvin, up Tejon and Chanac Creeks, and through what is now Stallion Springs, Cummings Valley, and Brite's Summit (Highway 202) to Tehachapi and Mojave. But in 1899 an agreement
between the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe allowed Santa Fe trains to use the Tehachapi grade, so the second line was never built. The joint operation continues to this day between successors Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe, resulting in about 50 trains a day making the grade up the world famous Tehachapi Loop.
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Chavez Center open to the public
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Villa La Paz and the National Chavez Center are located at Keene, about 10 miles west of Tehachapi. A museum and memorial garden are open to the public.
Located about 10 miles west of Tehachapi along Highway 58 at Keene is La Paz, a former tuberculosis sanatorium which became the California headquarters of the United Farm Workers union in 1971. When it was a hospital the facility operated by Kern County from 1918 to 1968, was known as Stony Brook Retreat. Set on 187 acres amid oaks and rock outcroppings, La Paz is where Cesar Chavez lived and worked during his last quarter century. Today, a Visitor Center, Memorial Gardens and Villa La Paz Conference Center are open to the public and operated by the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation. The Visitor Center, built around the renovated woodframe building where Cesar worked from 1971 to 1993, utilizes diverse communications media, including films and exhibits, to educate people about Cesar's life, work, and values and his philosophy and methods of nonviolent conflict-reconciliation and social change. It is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for major holidays. Admission is
$3 per person. The gift shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (661) 823-6134. Memorial Garden — Cesar E. Chavez passed away on April 23, 1993 he was buried at La Paz shortly after. The memorial garden includes his grave as well as facilities for masses, baptisms and weddings, as a platform for musical and dance performances and for public addresses during important observances. Villa La Paz is a 17,000-square foot conference center that can accommodate large and small groups. The facility includes two banquet halls, an executive board room, breakout meeting rooms, cafe; lounge, theater room, multipurpose room and community kitchen. It is located 15 minutes from Tehachapi and 30 minutes from Bakersfield. Catering is offered, as is lodging for 25 or fewer guests. For more information call (661) 8236271. More information: www.chavezfoundation.org.
State park preserves native sites There are 270 state parks in the California State Park system, and one of the most protected and exclusive is located here in Tehachapi. Known as Tomo Kahni State Historic Park, it was established in December of 1993 to preserve ancient village and ceremonial sites of the Nüwa (Kawaiisu) Indian people of the Tehachapi region. The Nüwa or Kawaiisu people are part of the large Paiute tribal group but have their own language, culture, basketry traditions and creation myths. Located in Sand Canyon, about 10 miles east of the town of Tehachapi, the site of Tomo Kahni State Historic Park was long used as a winter gathering area for small family groups of tribal members, who would congregate in the more sheltered area near a permanent spring to spend the winter together. The name "Tomo Kahni" means "Winter House" in the Nüwa language, and is pronounced to-mo con-hee. Traditionally tribal members would construct their domed willow shelters on a slope above a water source known as Nettle Springs. These houses were made from willow poles lashed and woven together, and when completed they resembled upside down baskets. The outside was thatched with tules, cane, rabbitbrush, or other available material. Nüwa people placed stones around the base of these circular structures to provide support and to help keep the willow poles in place, and these rock circles remain hundreds or even thousands of years since they were put there by Kawaiisu hands.
Rock art at Tomo Kahni Lower down on the slope, just above the springs, Indian women would use smooth river rocks to pound acorns and other seeds in stone mortars located in an extensive outcropping of largely flat bedrock. The grinding holes, called "pa-haz" by the Nüwa women who made them, grew deeper with usage. After many years of use these pa-haz would get too deep to be practical and new ones would be started. Centuries of occupation have resulted in more than 300 grinding holes at Tomo Kahni, the largest accumulation of bedrock mortars ever discovered in the greater Tehachapi area. In addition to the house rings and bedrock mortar sites, Tomo Kahni State Historic Park also includes the famed pictograph cave, where designs of spiritual significance were painted on the surfaces inside a natural rock shelter. Visiting Tomo Kahni State Historic Park is strictly limited to guided tours only, so the area retains its respectful tranquility and the sites remain in pristine condition. Trained docents lead small groups of visitors and photography is permitted. Tours are generally three to four hours long and involve a moderately strenuous hike of 1 and 1/2 miles. Tours are given in the spring and fall, usually April through June and September through November. More information is online at www.parks.ca.gov or by calling (661) 946-6092.
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Also see Downtown Walking Tour on pages 34-35
Downtown murals tell story of Tehachapi Main Street Tehachapi’s Murals Program was founded more than a decade ago in an effort to beautify the downtown area, showcase history of the area for local residents and serve as a historical guide for visitors to Tehachapi. The Murals Committee made a commitment early on to produce only first-quality murals. After careful research into the way other communities put together their mural programs, Tehachapi now has a model murals program, including a murals ordinance, along with site and artist agreements covering legalities such as copyrights and recorded liens to protect the murals in case of a change in ownership on a building. Further research has provided a collection of portfolios from local, regional and nationallyknown mural artists.
The murals
in order of completion:
1) The Historic Tehachapi Loop Tehachapi’s first mural, “The Historic Tehachapi Loop,” featuring the world-famous Tehachapi loop circa 1952, was designed by nationally known trompe l’oeil artist John Pugh, completed with the help of his associate, Marc Spykerbosch. A trompe l’oeil effect shows damage to the building due to the historic 1952 earthquake. The wall upon which the mural is painted appears to be cracking open from the force of the earthquake. John Pugh, who has more than 175 murals to his credit, actually hiked through the area to get a feel for the layout of The Loop. While recognizing the importance of getting the details right in a historical mural of this kind, Pugh’s specialty is to bring elements into the painting to involve the viewer, which he has accomplished through the crack seemingly caused by an earthquake. In early 2008, mural artist and
#4 local resident Lyn Bennett repainted a portion of the mural that had been damaged by real stress cracks. Marc Spykerbosch specializes in landscapes and has painted many murals in his native New Zealand. In order to get the colors and details correct, he spent many hours at The Loop, observing the afternoon sun and its effect on the mountains. He chose to depict The Loop in the late summer colors he observed, rather than the usual greens that are only seen for a short time in the spring. In an effort to depict The Loop, he said, “I have taken 50 years growth off the oak trees.”
2) Street Dance The second mural, completed in 2004, features a street dance held in 1915 at the corner of Green and F Streets when the first electric streetlights were installed in Tehachapi. Phil Slagter, another wellknown mural artist, used original photos from 1915 to design and paint the mural. Faces of current
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local residents and those from the history of Tehachapi, including five former former mayors, other old-time residents, as well as current residents, one child and a dog are included. The fire hydrant with a straw hat tossed casually on top is from the original photo.
3) People of the Mountains Tehachapi was fortunate to have Visalia artist Colleen Mitchell-Veyna to paint "People of the Mountains," the third mural. It is a depiction of Tehachapi's Native American Nüwa (or Kawaiisu) tribe, and it incorporates a village scene from before contact with the white man. Portraits around the perimeter show more recent members and elders of the tribe, as well as the type of baskets for which the local Indians were known. This mural was also completed in 2004.
4) “T-Hacha-P” The 2005 “T-Hacha-P” mural was done as Tehachapi’s first “Mural In A Day.” The master artist, Art Mortimer, researched
and designed the mural, sketched it onto the wall and mixed all the paints. Then local artists completed the painting in one day. Mural In A Day is a way for local artists to learn the techniques and challenges of working on a more monumental scale than that to which most are accustomed. There were 15 Tehachapi artists who worked on the “T-Hacha-P” mural, along with Mortimer. Jake Jacobsen a former mayor known for his many civic achievements is pictured in the oval, along with his brother, Rolf, who built the seed-packing shed which now houses the Apple Shed Restaurant.
5) Red Front Blacksmith Shop Tehachapi artist Lyn Bennett painted the blacksmith mural in 2007, assisted by Brenda Anderline. More than 100 years ago, the Red Front Blacksmith Shop stood directly across Curry Street from the mural. The eight men who stood in front to have their photo taken
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each hold a tool or project as they awkwardly posed for the camera. You see a sledgehammer, a rifle barrel, a saw, a square, a bucket, hammer and tongs, a horseshoe and other items used in the everyday world of blacksmithing. These men also worked on their family ranches. The dog shown with the men seems to be looking along Curry Street. Perhaps there are cattle or sheep coming down the street, as this was the street that led to the stockyards near the railroad depot. Interior views of a blacksmith shop and local cowboys are also shown. For authenticity, Tehachapi News columnist Jon Hammond gave a demonstration in his Tehachapi blacksmith shop at the Linda Vista Ranch, shown on the right. Cattle brands used at several local ranches are shown with the names of the ranchers. They show the artistic range incorporated by local blacksmiths into this important implement of Tehachapi’s cattle ranching past. They represent some of the larger ranches that dotted the Tehachapi area.
6) The Legend of Avelino Martinez Painted by artist Patti Doolittle and completed in 2007 is the mural depicting a cowboy who worked for a famous outlaw. It seems only fitting that this mural is located across from the Tehachapi Police Department on F Street. Martinez came from Mexico with a group of drovers as a 13year-old, searching for his father. Of Mexican, Indian and Chinese descent, he stood four feet-four inches tall. He worked as a horse groomer for legendary outlaw Joaquin Murrieta. From 1853, after Murrieta and his gangs were captured, Martinez worked at Rancho El Tejon until 1920. He then worked at Cummings Ranch in Tehachapi until his death in 1936 at a reported age of 112 (some accounts say
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115), the last of the Murrieta group. Avelino would often ride his horse into town to visit friends. Once in town, Avelino would take off his pistols and give them to Vickie Leiva and cross over to “F” Street to tie up his horse. After visiting a local bar and visiting with his friends, he would sit on the street and tell stories to passersby. When ready to leave, he would collect his horse and go back for his pistols. Vickie would take out a stool so he could climb onto his horse for the journey home. Upon Avelino’s death, Buddy Cummings gave two men a bottle of wine to dig Avelino’s grave at the cemetery. Somewhat confused, possibly from the wine, they dug the grave in a northsouth direction rather than eastwest, as all the other graves lie. Legend has it that the ground was frozen solid and re-digging would have been too difficult.
7) Air Mail The Air Mail mural was designed and painted by Mark Pestana, noted test pilot and Tehachapi artist. Completed in 2007, the mural is located on Green Street on the Hitching Post Theaters building. On May 15, 1938, the U.S. Postal Service issued a new Air Mail stamp as part of a national celebration for the 20th anniversary of the first U.S. Air Mail. Tehachapi marked the occasion with its inaugural Air Mail flight to Bakersfield. Harry Beauford, Jr., a
Tehachapi resident and pilot, is shown standing next to his plane at Tehachapi Airport, then known as Kern County Airport #4. The side of the plane is painted to commemorate the first Air Mail flight from Tehachapi to Bakersfield. Tehachapi Peak is in the background. Many cities joined in the celebration with special events and by issuing specially designed envelopes with the new stamp. This mural depicts the artist’s conception of one of those envelopes, postmarked at Tehachapi and addressed to the local pilot. The airplane used for this flight is a Porterfield CP-40 Zephyr. This particular airplane’s civil registry number was NC18088, as seen, on the plane’s tail, along with the name, Zephyr. The mural also commemorates the building’s site as the location of Tehachapi’s U.S. Post Office, built 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.
8) The Cement Plant at Monolith The Monolith mural was designed and painted to honor the importance the cement plant and the township of Monolith played in Tehachapi’s history. It was created based on vintage photographs by artist Art Mortimer. The mural celebrates the 100th anniversary of the cement plant, where production began in 1908 by the City of Los Angeles to produce cement for the Los Angeles
Aqueduct. It portrays Monolith’s history and the thousands of workers who toiled at the cement plant during those 100 years. Due to its long history and importance to the economy and the people of Tehachapi, many still refer to the plant today as Monolith. For many decades the plant was the largest employer in the Tehachapi Valley. Some Tehachapi residents still work at the plant, with many others retired, and some families having second or third generation workers still employed by Lehigh SouthWest Cement, the current operator. The mural honors the thousands of workers who toiled at the cement plant during its first 100 years. In addition to the workers, many families lived in the township, attended the school and shopped at the Monolith Store. It was a true “company town” and many residents recall the sense of community experienced there. Worker immigrants from Europe and Mexico joined those of Slavic, Indian and other backgrounds in the Tehachapi area. A cartouche on the left side of the mural shows some of the important dates in the 100-year history of the plant and township.
9) Centennial panels The ninth mural in the historical mural series of Tehachapi was completed in August 2009 by gifted artist Colleen Mitchell Veyna and an able group of volunteer artists. Over the course of a few days, the group transformed three large panels in a concrete block Continued on page 16
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#5 Murals continued from page 15 wall on the north side of Tehachapi Boulevard into a gallery of Tehachapi’s past and present. The mural was commissioned to coincide with Tehachapi’s Centennial, marking the 100 years that have passed since the town voted to incorporate in 1909. The mural was the first standalone wall in Tehachapi to be graced with a mural — the first eight were all painted on the side of an actual building, while the wall with the Centennial murals
runs along the sidewalk between the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce building and the Apple Shed. While most of the wall was constructed using split-face block, three long panels were inset using smooth block specifically to provide a useable surface for mural painting. The end result is lively, appealing commemoration of 100 years of Tehachapi.
10) Beekay Mural The latest of Tehachapi’s murals was completed in mid2011 and is on the side of the
Beekay Theatre adjacent to the newly-developed Centennial Plaza in downtown Tehachapi. This mural was more than eight years in the planning and celebrates the history of the theatre originally built by Frank Baumgart and Lou Kanstein, hence the name coming from their initials. Mrs. Kanstein sold tickets from the ticket booth, and all three are pictured on the mural. Some artistic license was taken, as the original box office was in the front under the marquee. The artist, Colleen Veyna, also painted the Native American mural and
designed the Centennial Mural. She was assisted by her son Brice, also a talented artist, on the latest mural. The 50 or so people waiting in line to buy their tickets are all locals whose families chose to honor them with inclusion in the mural. While many are relative newcomers, there are several oldtimers who actually attended movies at the Beekay as children. For uniformity, all those in the mural are depicted in clothing from the 1940s.
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Agri-tourism: Tehachapi has much to offer
Treeripened apples ... yum!
The French term, terroir comes from the word terre "land" and is often used to denote the special characteristics of place — including climate, geology and geography — to food that is produced there.
Tehachapi's world-famous apple orchards share a long history of harvesting a wide variety of the best tree-ripened apples in the country. Each fall brings this crisp and juicy change of seasons that lasts from late August through November, depending on the first frost. Some local growers offer popular “U-pick” options for locals and visitors as well as a muchloved fall field trip tradition for many local school children. Be sure to call first if you have your heart set on picking your own
Used first to describe wines, terroir has been expanded to other agricultural products and a growing number of people are coming to recognize that the unique characteristics of the Tehachapi area, including altitude, fresh air and micro-climates, combine to produce a truly unique agricultural experience.
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Tehachapi residents and visitors benefit from this experience with an array of locally-produced food seasonally and an increasing number of ways to enjoy them.
Photo by Nick SmirNoff
apples. Many local vendors also offer small stands with cider, butters, crisps and strudels, as well as unique gift items and even fresh in-season produce items. Apple growers include:
Pulford Appletree Orchard Jonathan, Jonagold, Empire, Golden Delicious and Melrose Apples are available, along with fresh ciders and jams from Chadmark Farms in Paso Robles. Call Apples continued on page 18
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(661) 822-5021 for more information or for directions or visit www.pulfordappletreeorchard.com.
RB Family Orchard Featured items include raw, fresh apple cider, baked goods, and preserves as well as Sommerfeld, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Rome and and Empire apples. 661-972-5755 or www.rborchard.com.
Dries Farms U-pick available. Apples, lavender, lavender products and herbs will be available for purchase. For more information or directions, call 661-444-0835 or visit www.driesfarms.com.
Knaus Ranch Photo by ed gordon
Pulford Appletree Orchard is just one of the Tehachapi apple growers that welcomes visitors each fall. See the map in the centerspread for location of orchards or check grower’s websites.
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 and more. Reservations are required for field trips. Call 661-822-4142 for more information or for directions or visit www.knausappleranch.com. Other popular Tehachapi farms include:
Moessner Farms Tomatoes and various vegetables, along with jams, jellies and pastries. Restaurant and store on premises open Friday through Sunday. Located on Bear Valley Road just outside the Bear Valey Springs gate. Call (661) 821-6272 or visit www.moessnerfarms.com for more information.
Tangleweed Farm Fruits, veggies and flowers — along with a variety of organic products in the store open yearround — check the website or call for hours. 21192 Old Town Rd., 661-822-8806; online at www.tangleweedfarm.com
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Tehachapi vineyards welcome you Many visitors to the area will be pleasantly surprised to discover that "Tuscany in Tehachapi" has taken firm root in the Cummings Valley.
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Flowers from Tangleweed Farm are pictured above at Tehachapi Farmers’ Market. The tomatoes on page 17 are from Tangleweed, as well.
Tehachapi Farmers’ Market The Tehachapi Farmers’ Market, a production of Main Street Tehachapi, takes place on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., June to August each year. Vendors fill downtown's Railroad Park with their produce, much of it organic, and local arts and crafts, refreshing beverages and delicious food is available. Live music is also provided for visitors' entertainment. For more information, including vendor sign-up forms, contact Main Street Tehachapi: (661) 822-6519 or visit the website: www.mainstreettehachapi.org
A small but increasingly popular wine industry is growing in the Tehachapi area with two wineries offering tasting rooms and other amenities enjoyed by visitors and local residents alike. Triassic Legacy Vineyard and Souza Family Vineyard are easy to find in the Cummings Valley and happy to share the wines made from Tehachapi-grown grapes. Before they planted the first seeds of a thriving winegrowing industry, Bob and Patty Souza spent 15 years painstakingly restoring the historic Elijah
Stowell Estate, an 1888 Victorian home and barns on 60 acres overlooking the picturesque valley. The estate is now home to Souza Family Vineyard and Tasting Room. Starting with their first crush released in August 2006, Tehachapi's pioneer viticulturists have won unprecedented bronze, silver and gold medals in the world's largest American wine competition. "No one told us you just don't do that!" Souza said, admitting just how much he didn't know about the wine industry when he first started. "Our goal from the beginning was to try to develop a vanguard for agri-tourism in Tehachapi," Vineyards continued on page 20
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Bob Souza said. "To try to make Tehachapi a destination, not just a place between two points. The association wants to do the same thing; support the growth and development of viticulture in the Tehachapi area." "One of the elements about growing vines, it's so eco-friendly," Souza said. "It takes one tenth of the water to grow an acre of grapes as it does to grow sod." An accidental fact, Souza said, was discovered after taking a major leap of faith in spite of being told by numerous "experts" that the vines wouldn't survive Tehachapi's winter weather. "Tehachapi is a prime growing area for wine," Souza said. "Had we known this capability was there, we would have started 10 years ago."
Souza and his neighbor Chuck McCollough, owner of Triassic Legacy Vineyard, created the Tehachapi Mountain Valleys Wine Growers Association to assist and support others who are interested in planting vineyards. Someday they hope to have federal recognition of Tehachapi as a wine-growing region.
Visit the vineyards • Triassic Legacy Vineyards is located at 24627 Cummings Valley Rd. Call (661) 822-3478 for more information or click triassiclegacyvineyards.com • Souza Family Vineyard is located at 26877 Cummings Valley Rd. Call 822-9233 or click on: www.souzafamilyvineyard.com for hours and information. tehachapi news photo
Sharon Dean and Chuck McCollough are pictured here in the tasting room of Triassic Legacy Vineyards in the Cummings Valley. A neighboring winery, Sousa Family Vineyards, also offers a tasting room.
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Events Tehachapi keeps busy with activities year-round Popular annual community events to look for during your next visit are listed below, by month. Check www.TehachapiNews.com or the newspaper for details as each event approaches. JULY
OCTOBER
• Tehachapi’s Annual 4th of July Hot Dog Festival at Philip Marx Central Park
• Main Street’s Trunk or Treat in Downtown Tehachapi
• Tehachapi’s Bad Bulls Rodeo
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The Springtyme Faire, sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association, is held every June.
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At Camp Kiya, a traditional music camp held at Tehachapi Mountain Park each year, a group of youngsters learned about this hammered dulcimer, a unique stringed instrument, played by Susie Hastings.
NOVEMBER
• Tehachapi’s Relay for Life
• Main Street Tehachapi’s annual Starlight Ball
• Summer Wine Walk sponsored by Main Street Tehachapi
• Dia De Los Muertos at the Caesar Chavez Center in Keene
AUGUST
DECEMBER
• Annual Old-Timers’s Picnic, sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District.
• Main Street’s Old Tyme Christmas Celebration • Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Camp Kiya, Family Traditional Music Camp (sometimes scheduled during the end of July)
FEBRUARY
• Discover Tehachapi Weekend & Tehachapi Food & Wine Festival (1st weekend in August)
• Downtown Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Tasting sponsored by Main Street Tehachapi
• Tehachapi Mountain Festival (3rd weekend in August)
MARCH/APRIL
• Tehachapi’s Annual PRCA Rodeo
• Tehachapi Valley Parks and Recreation District hosts an annual Egg Hunt and other events.
• Thunder on the Mountain Car & Truck Show
• Brite Lake Fishing Tournament • Model Train Show
• Handcraft Festival (Tehachapi Valley Arts Association)
JUNE
• Tehachapi Valley Arts Association’s Annual Chalk on the Walk
• Flag Day Flag Retirement Ceremony
SEPTEMBER
• Main Street’s Annual Father’s Day Chili Cookoff
• Main Street’s Oktoberfest in the Mountains • Fall Harvest Faire (Tehachapi Valley Arts Association) • California State Old Time Fiddlers Association Contest
• Springtyme Faire (Tehachapi Valley Arts Association) • Train Show at Tehachapi Depot Museum
• Celebration of Flight
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Tehachapi’s Annual 4th of July Hot Dog Festival at Philip Marx Central Park.
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Arts & Entertainment Tehachapi has a lively arts and entertainment scene First Friday with something happening almost every weekend
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From artist receptions at the galleries and antique shops to after hours music at Fiddlers Crossing, Tehachapi’s First Friday Art Walks offer many entertainment choices and they are as convenient as a stroll through downtown.
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On the first Friday of every month, visitors to Tehachapi can experience the popular First Friday Artist Receptions and Art Walks. This program offers displays of a wide variety of local Tehachapi art. Attendees can check out the historic downtown and meet many of the area’s talented artists whose work is on display. The efforts of local artists have painted Tehachapi as an emerging art town, thanks to the CrossRoads Gallery, featuring fine art, Tehachapi Art Center, offering art classes and supplies and the unique hand-crafted goods and emerging artists on display at Gallery ‘N Gifts and other efforts. In 2007, Southwest Art maga-
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661-822-5267
The Restaurant with a View!
Homemade Soups, Sandwiches & Salads
795 Tucker Rd 661-822-0948 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd 661-823-8300
Mountain Valley Airport 822-5267 Mini Meals... Which to choose?
Double Cheese Burger
McChicken 4 Pc. Chicken McNuggets
SILENT FLIGHT Glider Rides Available from $70
Mountain Valley Airport Highline Road, Tehachapi
McDonald’s Mini Meals
$3.29
Larry Barrett P.O. Box 100 Tehachapi, CA 93581
661-822-5267
The Restaurant with a View!
Homemade Soups, Sandwiches & Salads
Mountain Valley Airport 822-5267
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795 Tucker Rd 661-822-0948 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd 661-823-8300
zine featured Tehachapi’s emerging art scene: “Anyone who loves discovering new artists and extraordinary works of art — including paintings, photographs, pottery, sculpture and jewelry designs — will be happily and amply rewarded when taking time to visit the up and coming art scene in Tehachapi.” The First Friday events take place at various businesses in downtown Tehachapi. Consult the Tehachapi News for details during your visit. Don’t worry if your visit doesn’t include a Friday stop-over, the fine arts and the performing arts are a constant part of Tehachapi’s local flavor. You’re sure to find something colorful and creative happening that will entertain the whole family.
CrossRoads Gallery Established artists working in a variety of media are permanently featured at the CrossRoads Gallery. For more information on featured artists and the gallery call (661) 822-5242, log on to www.crossroadsgallerytehachapi.com or visit the gallery located at 101 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association
Gallery ‘N Gifts In a boutique-like atmosphere, Tehachapi Valley Arts Association operates a co-op appropriately named Gallery ‘N Gifts, located at Green Street and Tehachapi Blvd. The gallery went through a major renovation recently. Unique, high quality gifts and decor are on display and available for purchase. See original paintings, prints, pottery, photography, woodwork, hand-painted gifts, luxurious bath Arts continued on page 24
Photo Courtesy of Crossroads gallery
A pair of quail painted by artist Ardean Rudolph. Many paintings by local artists are regularly displayed at CrossRoads Gallery and Gallery ‘N Gifts.
(661) 822-9837 (800) 860-6373 We Offer: Free Hot Breakfast with Pancakes n Free WiFi n Quiet Location n Near Restaurant n Easy Freeway Access n Pool & Spa n On-Site Fitness Center n Special Rates for Groups & Events n
“Stay and Play” Golf Package only $ + tax
129
Includes overnight stay and one round of golf for TWO with a cart! To book this package go to www.HorseThiefCountryClub.com
901 Capital Hills Parkway, Tehachapi, CA 93561 www.hiexpress.com/tehachapica n www.facebook.com/HIExpressTechCA (661) 822-9837 (800) 860-6373 We Offer: n Free Hot Breakfast with Pancakes n Free WiFi n Quiet Location n Near Restaurant n Easy Freeway Access n Pool & Spa n On-Site Fitness Center n Special Rates for Groups & Events
“Stay and Play” Golf Package only $ +tax
129
Includes overnight stay and one round of golf for TWO with a cart! To book this package go to www.HorseThiefCountryClub.com
901 Capital Hills Parkway, Tehachapi, CA 93561 www.hiexpress.com/tehachapica n www.facebook.com/HIExpressTechCA
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and body items, wearable art, hand-sewn quilts, beaded and precious metal jewelry, handpoured scented candles and much more. Themed contests display local artists’ creative works. Gallery ‘N Gifts is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. For more information call (661) 822-6062 or view the website at www.galleryngifts.org.
The Backstreet Gallery The Backstreet Gallery is located at 106 W. Tehachapi Blvd., across from the Tehachapi Depot and behind Mountain Antiques. Business hours are Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., and First Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.
Art Classes Tehachapi Art Center/Olde Towne Studio, 20810 South St #1, Tehachapi,. open Wednesday,
Photo by Nick SmirNoff
Located in the heart of down town the Beekay Theatre is not only home to Tehachapi Community Theater, but it’s also used as a facility that hosts concerts, film screenings, school productions, meetings, and other community events. Please check the listings in the Tehachapi News and Weekender for what events will be happening soon at the Beekay — or online at www.tctonstage.com. Join us for coffee, cookies, concerts & conversation…
A beautiful setting that’s perfect for almost any event.
FIDDLERS CROSSING A Gathering Place Open Mic Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. • Live Music and Art First Fridays For special events, hours and concerts see our web site:
www.fiddlerscrossing.org or visit us on Facebook
MOUNTAIN MUSIC
Now renting for:
Weddings • Anniversaries • Birthday Parties • Holiday Parties Corporate Events • Reunions • Graduation Parties • Any Special Occasion Available Seven Days a Week
Lessons, Rentals, Sales, Repairs, Accessories, Music Books…and More!
Due to city zoning requirements, all events are asked to end by 10:30 pm.
206 East F Street – (661) 823-9994
(661) 822-5808 • 413 South Curry Street • Tehachapi Join us for coffee, cookies, concerts & conversation…
FIDDLERS CROSSING A Gathering Place Open Mic Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. • Live Music and Art First Fridays For special events, hours and concerts see our web site:
www.fiddlerscrossing.org or visit us on Facebook
MOUNTAIN MUSIC Lessons, Rentals, Sales, Repairs, Accessories, Music Books…and More! 206 East F Street – (661) 823-9994
Moessner Farms Moessner Signature Sandwiches: •Cranberry Wasabi Turkey •Classic Rueben •Calfornia Pastrami •California Roast Beef •Roast Chicken Bruschetta We have fresh produce August through November
661-821-6272
Hours: Fri • Sat • Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
25000 Bear Valley Rd (Before BVS Gate) Complete menu & info at www.moessnerfarms.com
A beautiful setting that’s perfect for almost any event. Now renting for:
Weddings • Anniversaries • Birthday Parties • Holiday Parties Corporate Events • Reunions • Graduation Parties • Any Special Occasion Available Seven Days a Week
Due to city zoning requirements, all events are asked to end by 10:30 pm.
(661) 822-5808 • 413 South Curry Street • Tehachapi
Moessner Farms Moessner Signature Sandwiches: •Cranberry Wasabi Turkey •Classic Rueben •Calfornia Pastrami •California Roast Beef •Roast Chicken Bruschetta We have fresh produce August through November
661-821-6272
Hours: Fri • Sat • Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
25000 Bear Valley Rd (Before BVS Gate) Complete menu & info at www.moessnerfarms.com
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Thursday and Fridays, from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 661-822-6794. The Art Studio, 785 Tucker Road, Suite B, Tehachapi. See schedule at www.theartstudio.vpweb.com/ or call 661-822-4420.
A Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TehachapiArtists, provides additional information about the Tehachapi arts community.
The Tehachapi Community Theatre and the Beekay Theatre The Tehachapi Community Theatre, founded in 1968, is a performing arts group comprised of local actors and actresses. The group puts on live stage productions for the community, and also offers various classes and workshops.
The Tehachapi Community Theatre now has a permanent performance space with the reconstruction of the history Beekay Theatre. This historic theatre, located at 110 S. Green St., is now the home of plays, concerts, lectures and many other live performances.
Concerts Summer Concerts in the Park are held Sunday afternoons n the Philip Marx Park (Central Park) at 311 E. E St., Tehachapi. Sponsors include the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. Check out the website www.tvrpd.org or the Tehachapi News for more information. Concerts by various musical groups, including the Summit Singers, Tehachapi Community Orchestra, and T-Pops (Tehachapi Pops Orchestra) are held throughout the year, Consult
Courtesy of tehaChapi Community theater
The cast of TCT’s local production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” take their bows and strike poses during their curtain call.
the Tehachapi News or organization websites for schedules: www.tehachapipops.com www.tehachapiorchestra.com Fiddlers Crossing, located at 206 E. “F” Street, offers regular live musical performances and open mics every Wednesday night starting at 7:00 pm. For information call: (661) 823-9994 or online, www.fiddlerscrossing.org. The Tehachapi News Week-
ender provides a listing of live entertainment every week, including concerts and other performances at local restaurants and other venues.
Movie Theater Hitching Post Theaters, a multi-screen complex located in downtown Tehachapi (corner of Green and “F” Street) offers the latest movies. 661-823-7469; www.hitchingposttheaters.com.
Tehachapi’s Oldest & Most Famous Restaurant Daily Specials • Fresh, Homemade Food •Freshly Made, Home-style Pies • Friendly Service • Senior Discounts
110 W. Tehachapi Blvd. • 661-822-4207 Open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Saturday Sundays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tehachapi’s Oldest & Most Famous Restaurant Daily Specials • Fresh, Homemade Food •Freshly Made, Home-style Pies • Friendly Service • Senior Discounts
110 W. Tehachapi Blvd. • 661-822-4207 Open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Saturday Sundays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Good Old Fashioned Produce!
Tangleweed Farm heirloom produce cut flowers gourmet foods grass fed beef & local cheeses
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9am to 4pm 21192 Old Town Road, Te h a c h a p i 661.822.8806
www.pulfordappletreeorchard.com
Good Old Fashioned Produce!
Tangleweed Farm heirloom produce cut flowers gourmet foods grass fed beef & local cheeses
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9am to 4pm 21192 Old Town Road, Tehachapi 661.822.8806
www.pulfordappletreeorchard.com
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Photo courtesy of fiddlers crossing
Joe Craven, Jamie Laval and Zac Leger grace the Beekay stage during a performance of Celtic and Americana music, produced by Fiddlers Crossing and Mountain Music.
Photo courtesy of tehachaPi community theatre
During a scene from “Lion in Winter” actors Sydney Carroll and Alex Zonn quietly discuss what would possibly become the future of England. Tehachapi Community Theatre presents many theatrical performances year ’round.
Photo By nick smirnoff
Photo By nick smirnoff
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Artist Colleen Mitchell-Veyna bringing her subjects to life as she paints a figure on Tehachapi’s newest historical mural. This mural is located on the south wall of the Beekay Theate facing Centennial Plaza.
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Things To Do Bicycling, Camping, Fishing TRAIL ETIQUETTE The Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association offers these simple rules for using trail systems: Ride on open trails ONLY!
Photo by trent theriault, tehachaPi Mountain trails association
Bicycling
The Tehachapi area is a bicyclist’s paradise with numerous trails as well as scenic byways and terrain ranging from flat to grueling. A number of efforts exist to expand on the trail system to eventually connect most of the region. The website of the Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association (www.tehachapitrails.org) provides extensive information about local trails.
Camping Whether bringing along your home on wheels, or roughing it, Tehachapi offers a variety of facilities for campers including:
Brite Lake Brite Lake is open year round for day use, camping and fishing. Passes are now available at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District office, located at 490 W. D St. Season passes are available for $45. Boat launching passes are $15. Passes are for day use only. The day use only fee is $5 per vehicle per day, boat launching $3 per boat per day (no gas engines, electric motors only), day use and boat launching $8 per day. A dump station is available for RVs and the cost is $5 per vehicle for non-campers. Overnight camping is also available with 12 sites with water and electric hook-ups at $30 per
Respect trail and road closures — ask a land manager for clarification if you are uncertain about the status of a trail. Do not trespass on private land. Obtain permits or other authorization as may be required. Be aware that bicycles are not permitted in areas protected as state or federal Wilderness. Leave no trace
Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones. When the trail is soft, consider other riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones. Don't cut switchbacks. Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in. Control your bicycle!
Inattention for even a second can cause problems. Obey all bicycle speed regulations and recommendations, and ride within your limits. Yield to others
Do your utmost to let your fellow trail users know you're coming — a friendly
vehicle, per night. Dry camping is $20 per vehicle per night. TVRPD does not take reservations for camping. Camping is on a firstcome, first-serve basis. There are also three picnic pavilions are available for group picnicking. Reservations and payment of rental fees must be made at least one week in advance for group pavilions. For more information call 661-822-3228.
Indian Hill Ranch RV Park & Campground 18061 Arosa Road Nestled in the oaks and open year round, this 400 acre privately owned campground offers many amenities, including 5 stocked
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greeting or bell ring are good methods. Try to anticipate other trail users as you ride around corners. Bicyclists should yield to all other trail users, unless the trail is clearly signed for bikeonly travel. Bicyclists traveling downhill should yield to ones headed uphill, unless the trail is clearly signed for oneway or downhill-only traffic. Strive to make each pass a safe and courteous one. Never scare animals
Animals are easily startled by an unannounced approach, a sudden movement or a loud noise. Give animals enough room and time to adjust to you. When passing horses, use special care and follow directions from the horseback riders (ask if uncertain). Running cattle and disturbing wildlife are serious offenses. Plan ahead
Know your equipment, your ability and the area in which you are riding — and prepare accordingly. Strive to be selfsufficient: keep your equipment in good repair and carry necessary supplies for changes in weather or other conditions. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear.
ponds for fishing, hike and bike trails, hot showers, RV dump stations and General Store. For information, call 661-822-6613.
Tehachapi Mountain Park Located eight miles southwest of Tehachapi on Water Canyon Road. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 7,000 feet. Some campsites with horse corrals, cabin facilities for large groups. For information, call 661-868-7000.
Mountain Valley RV Park Located adjacent to Mountain Valley Airport on Highline Road, this park is open year round. Twenty-seven sites with hookups (water and electricity), dump station, Raven’s Nest sandwich shop. Glider rides and lessons. For information call 661-822-1213.
Fishing Brite Lake is stocked for fishing, and is open year-round. Passes are available at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District office, located at 490 W. “D” St., Tehachapi. See Camping section for rates and permit information. A popular fishing tournament is held at the lake each April offering prizes for youth and adults. For more information call (661)822-3228.
Photo by Nick SmirNoff
Flight Tehachapi’s beautiful blue sky is favored by pilots and can be enjoyed by visitors, as well. Popular attractions include Mountain Valley Airport (gliders and sailplanes) and hot air balloon rides:
Gliders and sailplanes Phenomenal lift conditions generated by the Sierra Nevada mountains to the north, the Tehachapi Mountains to the south, and the Mojave Desert to the east, makes Mountain Valley Airport the perfect location for gliders and sailplanes. Skylark North has flight training contracts with the US Air Force Test Pilot School, the National Test Pilot School, and the US Army Quality Test Directorate. Skylark North also works closely with NASA on various aviation projects. For those who would prefer to relax and enjoy the wild blue yonder and scenery below while someone else handles the controls, a variety of glider rides are available, ranging from the scenic, short and gentle “Granny Sleigh Ride,” to a thrilling thirty minute flight in a high-performance, fiberglass sailplane. Regardless of which flight you choose, your glider will be towed to altitude behind a high-powered, single-engine airplane. Upon reaching your desired altitude, you will release from tow and begin to experience the thrill of motorless flight. Soaring over the scenic Tehachapi Valley and exploring the tree-covered ridges of the
Tehachapi Mountains offers a great way to see the local sights. For those who prefer to enjoy the sights from Terra Firma, The Raven’s Nest Sandwich shop at Mountain Valley Airport is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering an excellent view of the runway and flight-line activities. Bring your RV and camp out at the adjacent RV Park. Services include electric and water hookups, sanitary dump station, restrooms, showers and a laundry facility. For more information call (661) 822-5267, or e-mail mva7@earthlink.net.
Photo by Nick SmirNoff
Tehachapi Airport sees aircraft of all types — and is the setting for the “Celebration of Flight” each September. In the foreground is the ICON, an amphibious light sport aircraft developed in Tehachapi that is expected to begin production soon.
thanks to Professor Muldoon’s Hot Air Balloons and Flying Machines. Bob Schaible, a.k.a. Professor Muldoon, started the company 31 years ago in Tracy, Calif. In July 2009, Schaible began offering
rides to patrons in the Tehachapi area. As long as its not too snowy, rainy or windy, Schaible said willing participants can ride for about Things to do continued on pg. 32
Balloon rides Weather permitting, Tehachapi visitors can ascend high above the scenic region any time of year,
Photo by barbara maSoN
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More Things To Do
Photo by Nick SmirNoff
Stallion Springs — on the western edge of the Cummings Valley, overlooking the San Joaquin Valley — provides a beautiful setting for the popular Horse Thief golf course.
Continued from pg. 31 an hour above the Tehachapi Valley 365 days a year, seven days a week. Rides usually begin 30 minutes after sunrise, when winds are generally calm, Schaible said. There are two balloons in Pro-
fessor Muldoon’s fleet: one large enough for four riders and a pilot, and one large enough for eight riders a pilot. The balloons are rainbow-colored with zig-zag patterns. The balloons are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, and
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pilots are trained and fit to operate LTA (lighter-than-air) machines. Schaible said June through October are usually the months with the most flights, but Valentine’s Day can also be a popular time for a high, romantic getaway. Schaible said the Professor Muldoon character was inspired by Phileas Fogg from “Around the World in 80 Days.” For more information, visit www.professormuldoon.com or call 661-823-7663.
Golfing The game of golf is a popular way to pass the time in Tehachapi, thanks to scenic mountain vistas and ideal climate. Tehachapi has two golf courses within its own borders: the Horse Thief Golf & Country Club in the Stallion Springs area and the Oak
Tree Country Club in the Bear Valley area.
Horse Thief Golf & Country Club Horse Thief Golf Course is open to the public and offers an 18-hole, par 71.9 track (USGA rating) with more than 6,500 yards of playable area set amid giant oak trees and granite boulders. The course is located in the Stallion Springs area of Tehachapi. For more information call 661-823-8571.
Oak Tree Country Club The Oak Tree Country Club is located in the Bear Valley area of Tehachapi. Although the club is private, locals who are current members may bring visitors with Things to do continued on pg. 34
Continued from pg. 32 them. The 9-hole golf course features more than 3,000 yards of play area. For information call 661-821-5144.
offers 400 acres for pheasant, chukar and quail hunting and a five-acre pond stocked with bass, blue gill and catfish. 25001 Banducci Rd., Tehachapi, CA 93561
Hunting and Shooting
Swimming The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District operates the Dye Natatorium, a heated, indoor six-lane pool (25 yards)
located at 400B S. Snyder, next to the Jacobsen Junior High School parking lot. It is open various hours, year-long. Contact TVRPD for more information. 661-822-3228; www.tvrpd.org.
661-831-8528 www.fourseasonshuntingclub.com Additional information about shooting and hunting in the area may be available at Southern Shooters Supply, 120 E. “F” St., Tehachapi; 661-823-1223.
Tehachapi Sportsman Club operates a shooting range just off Sand Canyon Road a half mile north of Highway 58. The range has two (2) trap houses with automatic machines and voice release microphones. Facilities include outdoor rifle range (50, 100, 200 and 300 yards), outdoor pistol range (7 to 50 yards), and archery targets. For information contact the club by mail, P.O. Box 496, Tehachapi, CA 93561. At the time of publication the club’s website was not active.
Skate Park Ollie Mountain Skate Park, an above-ground skateboard park, is an 11,000 square foot facility located in the West Park complex, 490 W. “D” St., Tehachapi. It is operated by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. Entrance fee is $1. Contact TVRPD for more information. 661-822-3228; www.tvrpd.org.
Four Seasons Hunting Club, located in the Cummings Valley,
Photo by Nick SmirNoff
PHOTO BY MARY REED
PHOTO BY SAM WHITE
Chili Cook Off & Red Hot Custom Car Show 3rd Saturday in June (Father’s Day Weekend) 11am - 4pm PHOTO BY JACKIE WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate Tasting 2nd Saturday in February 5:30 - 9:30pm
Downtown Summer Wine & Beer Walk 2nd Saturday in July 6pm - 4pm
Farmer’s Market Every Thursday - June thru August 4pm - 7pm
PHOTO BY MARY REED
Star Lights Ball 1st Saturday in November 6:30pm - 12am PHOTO BY SAM
Downtown Oktoberfest 2nd Saturday in September 12pm - 8pm
Downtown Christmas 1st Saturday in December
WHITE PHOTO BY SAM WHITE
Downtown Trunk or Treat October 31st 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PHOTO BY MARY REED
Chili Cook Off & Red Hot Custom Car Show 3rd Saturday in June (Father’s Day Weekend) 11am - 4pm PHOTO BY JACKIE WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate Tasting 2nd Saturday in February 5:30 - 9:30pm
PHOTO BY SAM WHITE
Downtown Summer Wine & Beer Walk 2nd Saturday in July 6pm - 4pm
Farmer’s Market Every Thursday - June thru August 4pm - 7pm
PHOTO BY MARY REED
Star Lights Ball 1st Saturday in November 6:30pm - 12am PHOTO BY SAM
Downtown Oktoberfest 2nd Saturday in September 12pm - 8pm
Downtown Christmas 1st Saturday in December
WHITE
PHOTO BY SAM WHITE
Downtown Trunk or Treat October 31st 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Downtown Walking Tour 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”) four miles west of Tehachapi, between 1870 and 1875. It was moved to this location on log rollers 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 August Weferling House, located on the northeast corner of “D” and Green Streets, this house was built in 1880 by August Weferling. The Giant Sequoia tree in the front was planted the day he married his second wife, in 1905. 4 First Methodist Church. The
First Methodist Church in Tehachapi was built here in 1881. It was later torn down, and the present house was built with the wood from the church.
5 McFarland House & Late 1880s House. McFarland House, located
on the northwest corner of “D” and Green Streets, this house was built in the late 1880s by the McFarland family, who operated a sawmill and box factory in Tehachapi, circa 1890. Across the street, the Late 1880s House was located on the southwest corner of “D” and Green Streets, this house was built in the late 1880s.
6 B.M. Denison House & 1880s
House. B.M. Denison 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. Denison 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.
7 Peery House. This house was built by Dr. Russell Peery in 1890. Dr. Peery owned a drug store in Tehachapi. He was noted for having developed the “gold cure” for arthritis.
8 Early High School. This house was built by Dr. Russell Peery in the 1890s. It was originally constructed in Cummings Valley for use as a hotel and spa. It was dismantled, then moved to the present site. In 1928, it was used as a high school, and continued in such use until conventional high school buildings
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were completed. The building retains its original high ceilings.
9 Tehachapi Hospital. The original building, built by Jean Capdeville, was used as a rooming house, and 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. 10 Two 1890s Houses. These two houses were constructed in the 1890s. One structure was built by R.D. Williamson, and the other by Fred Boden.
11 Original site of the first Catholic Church in 1887. The present building was constructed in 1936, as the second St. Malachy 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. 12 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 to drive sheep and cattle along Curry Street to the railroad stockyard. 13 Odd Fellows Hall. Built as the
Odd Fellows Hall in the early 1930s, it was later used as a movie theatre,
dance hall, and labor union hall. It was once owned by St. Malachy Church and 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.
14 The Tehachapi Depot. The present Tehachapi Depot building was originally constructed in 1904, replacing an earlier structure, built in 1876, which burned. The Depot is a Southern Pacific Combination Type 23. It is the only Type 23 depot existing on its original site. Through the auspices of the Tehachapi Heritage League, the Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Although the nearby brick buildings crumbled in the 7.5 magnitude,1952 earthquake, the Depot remained undamaged. 15 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.
16 Arrastra at Railroad Park. The Arrastra was a very primitive way of milling or crushing gold ore, using a mule and drag stones, a method brought 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.
17 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. He was the Southern Pacific Roadmaster and was elected to Tehachapi’s first Board of Trustees in 1909. Designated a “landmark” by the Tehachapi City Council. The house takes its name from the Jose Muro family, who lived in the house for many years.
18 Former Richfield Service Sta-
tion. The Richfield Service Station was built here in 1921 by Jack and Ted Leiva, who operated the station and adjoining cabins for travelers for over 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.
19 Site of the old fire station. In
1930, the old City Hall was constructed just south of here at the corner of “F” and Robinson Streets. 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.
20 Former Bee-Kay Movie Theatre. This building was built as a motion picture theatre. 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.
21 Bandhauer Market. The St. Vincent De Paul thrift shop now occupies the Bandhauer Market
building, which was later the Town and Country Market. Just to the north, between this building and the Bee-Kay 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.
22 Site of Bank of Tehachapi.
Located on this site was the Bank of Tehachapi. Just to the south were several hotels then an open yard for hotel guests and employees, and on the corner of F Street was the Clark Hotel.
23 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 N. 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). 24 Site of early historic build-
ings. 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 handdrawn cart with hoses. That building can now be seen at the northeast corner of the Errea House garden (Walking Tour stop # 2).
25 “People of the Mountains:
The Nüwa Tribe” mural, painted by Colleen Mitchell-Veyna, 2004. In this village scene from before contact with the white man, 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.
26 “Red Front Blacksmith Shop” mural, painted by Lyn Bennett,
photo by michael ryan ballard
The garden of the historic Errea House — on South Green Street in downtown Tehachapi , across from the Tehachapi Museum — is especially colorful and pleasant in the summer. It is cared for by Tehachapi Heritage League volunteers. 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.
27 “The Historic Tehachapi Loop” mural, painted by John Pugh and Marc Spykerbosch, 2002. The Tehachapi Loop put Tehachapi on the map when it was completed in 1876. Before that time there was no rail access across the Tehachapi Mountains. The historic Loop is pictured here, circa 1952, with a trompe l’oeil effect showing damage to the building due to the historic 1952 earthquake. The wall upon which the mural is painted appears to be cracking open from the force of the earthquake. The Loop is pictured in late summer colors, rather than the usual greens that are only seen for a short time in the spring.
28 “1915 Street Dance” mural, painted by Phil Slagter, 2004. A street dance held in 1915 commem-
orated the first electric streetlights installed in Tehachapi. The site of the dance was the corner of Green and F Street. 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 oldtime 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.
29 “T-hacha-P Brand” mural, designed by Art Mortimer, painted by Tehachapi Artists, 2005. The “THacha-P” logo was taken from an early Bartlett pear 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.
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Self-guided Tehachapi Wind Farm Tour By Anthony McDeMAs Contributing Writer
The Tehachapi area is home to the largest wind resource area in California and spring is the best time to take a self guided tour. In as little as an hour you can see the evolution of the modern wind industry around Tehachapi, which has played an important role in making wind energy one of the fastest growing energy sectors in the world. You may also be treated to a colorful display of a variety of wild flowers from poppies to lupines. If you’re really lucky you may see wild horses running free beneath the wind turbines. Start your tour is just west of downtown Tehachapi were you’ll see four historic wind turbines
powering the City of Tehachapi’s water treatment plant. These four turbines date back to the early 1980s when Tehachapi was an incubator to an infant wind industry. These 30 kilowatt turbines standing at about seventy five feet tall represent an important step that led to today’s giant three megawatt turbines that stand nearly 500 feet tall from the base of the tower to the top of the blade tip. After you see the city’s turbines head east on Tehachapi Blvd. towards the “wind ridge,” properly named Beusse Hills, that is most visibly covered in a variety of wind turbines. As you leave Tehachapi you’ll get a better view of the hundreds of turbines covering the ridgeline representing more than 20 years of wind tur-
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bine technology. About a mile after you pass under Highway 58, you’ll turn right on Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road. Soon you’ll pass several white buildings on your left – the home of General Electric’s manufacturing complex that builds the electronic control systems to manage the power generated by their wind turbines. As you continue you’ll pass close to older 65 kilowatt Danish turbines that were installed in the mid 1980s and are still generating power. Continuing along the road it is impossible to miss the one giant 1.5 megawatt turbine that stands much taller than any other turbine on the ridge, This is GE’s test turbine that helped develop even
larger turbines that you’ll see later along the tour. Although impressive in size compared to the surrounding older turbines, this is considered a “standard” sized turbine in this decade of 2.5 and 3 megawatt “mega-turbines.” The road slowly winds up to Oak Creek Pass were you’ll be surrounded by spinning turbines. Be careful on this road as it is narrow, can be icy during winter, and some cars travel very fast on it. Make sure to pull completely and safely off the road to view the turbines. Next you’ll descend towards Oak Creek Canyon and come to Cameron Road. Look for a well marked trail-head sign where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the road. Park your car and go for a
California’s wind energy industry got its start in Tehachapi Aeroman 35 kilowatt two blade turbines made in Germany, circa 1985.
Wild horses at Oak Creek Pass near turbines similar to those used by the City of Tehachapi.
GE’s huge 1.5 megawatt turbines can be viewed from Cameron Road.
hike north along the shoulder of Cameron Ridge and you’ll enjoy nice views of the surrounding turbines. Near the point where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the road you can sometimes see a herd of wild horses running on the slopes of the adjacent hills to the south. In the spring you’ll also be treated to mosaic of wildflowers carpeting the hills. Bring plenty of water and dress properly for a variety of weather possibilities. The full hike to Highway 58 and back is six
miles, but you can turn around anytime, depending upon what your schedule allows. Get back in your car and go to Cameron Road where you’ll soon pass giant 1.5 megawatt turbines made by GE. As you continue north you’ll see a group of tiny 35 kilowatt two blade turbines made in Germany and installed in the 1980s. These turbines were originally installed in one piece and set in place by helicopter. Follow Cameron Road to the end at
The history of the wind energy can be seen on the hills east of Tehachapi. Highway 58. You can return to Tehachapi if you head west on Highway 58 to complete your tour of the Tehachapi wind farms. City of Tehachapi turbines
The rotor hub height for the four City of Tehachapi turbines is 75 feet above ground level. The blades are 7 meters (or 23 feet) in length meaning the overall height of the turbines is just under 100 feet. The 65kw turbines were derated to 30kw slowing them down from 45RPM to 34.5RPM.
This reduces wear and tear on the turbines allowing them to run more reliably and quieter. Each of the 4 turbines makes about 45,000 to 50,000 kWh per year which enough energy to provide the annual energy needs of 4 to 6 homes. The four turbines make enough energy for the annual needs of about 20 to 25 homes. The turbines produce about 20 to 25 percent of the annual energy used by the Tehachapi Waste Water Treatment Plant.
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Hiking: Pacific Crest Trail and Tehachapi Mountain Park
There are numerous trails in and around the Tehachapi area including those at Kern County’s Tehachapi Mountain Park and the world-famous Pacific Crest Trail. Most land in the Tehachapi area is private with Mountain Park being an exception; the Pacific Coast Trail traverses a combination of public and private land. In all cases, please tread lightly and carry water.
Pacific Crest Trail The Pacific Crest Trail is a National Scenic Trail that traverses the western United States from Mexico to Canada. Covering 2,652 miles from border to border, the trail passes through six out of seven of North America's eco-zones including high and low desert, oldgrowth forest and arctic-alpine country. Hundreds of hikers attempt to complete the entire trek from southern to northern borders each year. Thousands more enjoy exploring the best of the west including the Mojave Desert, the Sierra Nevada and Mt. Whitney, Yosemite National Park, Marble Mountain and the Russian Wilderness in Northern California. The trail also takes hikers to the volcanoes of the Cascades among them Mt. Shasta and Mt. Hood, Crater Lake, Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Rainier, and the remote Northern Cascades. After traversing the arid San Andreas Fault Zone, hikers frequently enjoy a respite in Tehachapi, a mere nine miles from the nearest trailhead. The Tehachapi Pacific Crest Trail Angels group formed years ago to assist these hikers on their way north (or south). They need rides to and from the two trailheads (described below) and also sometimes to the post office, market, etc. Co-chairs of this group are Anne Marie and George Novinger at 661-8225379 and Jo Walker at 661-823-1565. Call them for assistance or if you would like to become an Angel.
Hikers can hike 8.3 miles to the head of Waterfall Canyon, which has excellent geologic formations. Hikers who are in a little better shape can hike to Golden Oak Springs, eight miles further. Golden Oak Springs is a year-round spring and lies in a secluded glade. This is a great overnight camping area. However, beware of bears. There are plenty of them and many PCT hikers have had to guard their packs diligently. Hikers bring gallons of water on this stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Tehachapi Mountain Park Tehachapi Mountain Park is located 8 miles southwest of the City of Tehachapi and is accessed via Water Canyon Road south of Highline Road (the road is well marked). The 5,000 acre park is generally open year round, although winter snows may force road closures. All winter visitors and campers should carry tire chains. The park is owned and operated by Kern County and includes the Nuooah Nature Trail, which loops one quarter mile within the Tehachapi Mountain Park at an elevation of 5,920 feet. A trail within the park takes hikers to within about a quarter mile of the summit of the highest point in the Tehachapi Mountains. The summit itself is on private land.
Willow Springs Road Trailhead
Northbound hikers can access the trail near the intersection of Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road and Cameron Canyon Road where they can head northeast along the wind turbines toward Highway 58 (5.9 miles). These hikers will get a firsthand look at what make wind turbines turn. This fairly easy trail provides hikers with a nice view of the high desert. There are no water sources along this stretch of trail. Highway 58 at Cameron Canyon Road Trailhead
This difficult section of trail ascends to the top of the ridge overlooking Waterfall Canyon at a steep angle (hikers climb about 2,000 feet and over eight miles). This is rugged country and water stops are miles apart.
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Photos by Nick smirNoff
Above: The Nuooah Nature Trail at Tehachapi Moutain Park is one of the trails within the 5,000 acre county park. Right: Hikers make their way along the Pacific Crest Trail east of the City of Tehachapi.
Critters Amazing array of animal life in and around Tehachapi Cattle ranching has long been a part of the local economy; sheep are regularly brought to areas of our valleys for grazing. Tehachapi is also home to one of the country’s top ostrich ranches, producing meat and ostrich oil as well as offering popular tours. Two alpaca ranches are also located in Tehachapi. Elk, deer and smaller mammals can regularly be seen in the countryside and mountain areas. And Tehachapi residents have shown that they have a big heart where animals are concerned — rescue operations for everything from cats and dogs to donkeys, horses and exotic animals are part of the local landscape.
Alpacas abound in Tehachapi Alpacas originally were bred 5,000 years ago by the Incas for their fleece, which was reserved strictly for royalty.
Most ranches offer a variety of services including educational programs, boarding and breeding services and tours by appointment, so be sure to call first. Many local arts and crafts fairs feature alpaca farms and samples of the raw fleece as well as products made from the fleece. The animals are unique in appearance, and friendly. Those who come in contact with the herd may wonder whether they are the observer or the observed. Contact:
Photo by barbara Mason
Today, alpacas are also raised in Tehachapi for their extraordinary coats. Fortunately you don’t need to be royalty to enjoy alpaca fleece, which has many advantages over fibers produced by other animals. It is softer to the touch than cashmere and creates seven times the warmth. Alpaca fleece is lighter than sheep's wool, does not have the scratchiness and is three times stronger. Even if you’re not interested in modern textiles, a visit to a local alpaca farm will leave any visitor feeling warm and fuzzy. The Tehachapi area is home to several alpaca ranches located in the open spaces of the Cummings Valley, just southwest of the city.
• Adorable Alpacas 661-822-6034 • Field of Dreams Alpaca Ranch 661-557-5737
Birding and wildlife viewing Tehachapi is rich territory for birdwatchers with a wide variety of habitat and more than 250 species to see. Although no longer
operating as a club, the website of the Tehachapi Mountains Birding Club was active at presstime and offers a downloadable birding guide: www.tehachapibirdclub.com. Wildlife abound in the area with sightings of deer and small mammals fairly common. A herd of American Elk are commonly seen in the Cummings Valley, Bear Valley Springs and Stallion springs area. The local elk are descended from animals that were released on a couple of large local ranches in the 1970s.
horse lovers love Tehachapi places to bring your horse in Tehachapi:
• Alpine Forest: 822-6525; (Alpine Forest Property Owners Association) Call the association to get a map. Alpine Forest is a great startCritters continued on page 40
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Rescue operations
Photo By Kathryn Guerra
Tehachapi remains a working landscape — cattle ranching is still important to the area. Sheep are brought to the area for grazing, as they have been for more than a century. Continued from page 39
ing point for miles of rugged back country trails • Bear Valley Equestrian Center: 26800 Bear Valley Road; 661821-3690. The Equestrian Center has several arenas, camping, and is surrounded by miles and miles of well maintained trails. Open to members and guests only. • Pacific Crest Trail: Cameron Road, near Tehachapi Willow Springs. Park your rig and ride through the famous Tehachapi windmills! • Tehachapi Western Events Association: www.tehachapiwesternevents.com; Check the website for upcoming rides and competitions!
Chadeau Mountain Clydesdales Chadeau Mountain Clydesdales has been breeding and showing registered Clydesdales since 1996 in Tehachapi. The ranch usually has several horses for sale with one to three foals being born there each year. Visitors are welcome any time of the year, however, the best time to visit is early spring during foaling season. There is no fee to visit, but donations of carrots are gladly
accepted! There are also a couple of volunteer positions available for anyone who wants to get up close and personal with this majestic breed of horse. Located at 20038 Dennison Road, Tehachapi. For more information call 661-333-3519 or visit the website: www.chuck.clydesdales.net.
Indian Point Ostrich Ranch Get nose to beak with the largest bird on earth at the Indian Point Ostrich Ranch. Nestled in the Cummings Valley the working ostrich ranch is one of the largest ranches in the Western United States. Established in 1992, the Indian Point Ostrich Ranch has been "wowing" visitors with its "Ostrich-izing" tour for 18 years. They combine fun, education and entertainment in an invigorating environment where you get next to living dinosaur like birds. Their new Ostrich Bonding Experience gives you the unique chance to feed birds that can grow to be 10 feet tall and weigh more than 500 pounds. Visit their website for more information and visiting hours,
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which vary seasonally. They also have a wonderful ranch store with their own jerky, edible eggs, ostrich oil and lotions, jewelry, empty and decorated eggs. Located at the end of Giraudo Road in the Cummings Valley area of Tehachapi. For information call 661-822-9131 or visit the website: www.indianpointranch.com.
Tehachapi has numerous pet and animal rescue operations. See the “Tehachapi Pet & Rescue News” in the Tehachapi News Weekender (published Fridays) for an up to date list and animals available for adoption. Additionally, several horse (and donkey) rescue operations have facilities in the Tehachapi area which are open to the public; many ask that you call ahead — and don’t forget the carrots! • Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue: 23500 Sand Canyon Road; 866-DONKS-31; www.donkeyrescue.com A place to visit hundreds of rescued burros; includes a picnic area and self-guided tour. • Second Chance Ranch: 23028 Cummings Valley Road; 661-822-5657; www.2ndchancerescueranch.com Call ahead for a tour. Every horse brought here has an amazing story. • Tranquility Farms: 661-8230307 (call for an appointment and driving instructions); www.tranquilityfarmtbs.com Visit retired racehorses (some names you’re bound to know)
Photo By ed Gordon
Chuck Lewter of Chadeau Mountain Clydesdales is shown with one of the large horses on his ranch. The ranch welcomes isitors.
waiting to be adopted. Again, some amazing horse stories here! • United Pegasus Foundation: 20411 Pegasus Road; 661-8239672; www.unitedpegasus.com; Definitely bring carrots! Many of the Pegasus horses available for adoption are PMU babies.
Feline Conservation Center Exotic Feline Breeding Compound's Feline Conservation Center, also known as the Cat House, is located in Rosamond, about 28 miles from Tehachapi (allow about an hour for the drive because of road conditions). Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert zoo/wildlife museum are surprised and amazed at the variety of wild cat species found here. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and the day of a special event,
Feline Follies, held each August. Admission: $5 general, $4 seniors 60+, $3 age 3-12, free under 3. 3718 60th Street West, Rosamond. 661-256.3793 voice, during operating hours (10 am-4 pm ThursTues) 661-256.3332 recorded directions and information, 24 hours. www.cathouse-fcc.org
Windswept Ranch Windswept Ranch, located just east of the Tehachapi wind farms, also owns alpacas, along with a variety of other exotic animals, including camels and reindeer. They offer petting zoos and other activities that are geared towards allowing children to experience the wonder of these gentle and friendly four-legged friends. The ranch is open Saturdays from March to October (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a $5 admission. 661-809-3965. www.windsweptranch.net
Photo By BarBara Mason
Majestic elk are seen in the Bear Valley Springs and Stallion Springs area.
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Spiritual Life Tehachapi Area Worship Directory Abundant Life Pentecostal Church of God; 19434 Valley blvd., tehachapi; 661-822-7715. Apostolic Faith Church; 423 s. Curry st., tehachapi; 661-8226622. Bear Valley Springs Community Church; 26180 Plateau Way (bear Valley springs), tehachapi; 661-821-0183. Calvary Chapel of Tehachapi; 15719 highline rd., tehachapi; 661-823-9814. Christian Life Assembly; 920 W. Valley blvd., tehachapi; 661-822-3813. Christian Science Society & Reading Room; 206 e. "F" st., tehachapi; 661-822-1753. Church of Christ; 401 s. Mill st., tehachapi; 661-822-3991.
Church of Christ; 120 e. tehachapi blvd., tehachapi; 661-822-4970. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; 600 Anita Dr., tehachapi; 661-822-6490. Church Of the Nazarene; 19016 highline rd., tehachapi; 661-822-4426. Community Congregational Church; 100 . "e" st., tehachapi; 661-822-4443. Country Oaks Baptist Church; 20915 schout rd., tehachapi; 661-822-1379. East from West Ministries; 739 silver oaks, tehachapi; 661822-8369. First Baptist Church; 1049 s. Curry st., tehachapi; 661-822-3138.
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Good shepherd Lutheran church; 329 S. Mill St., Tehachapi; 661-822-6817.
saint Malachy's catholic church; 407 West "E" St., Tehachapi; 661-822-3060.
Tehachapi sovereign Grace church; 20413 Brian Way, Tehachapi; 661-972-5403.
Gospel Light Baptist church; 122 East Tehachapi Blvd, Suite C; 661-823-9337.
shepherd of the hills; meets at Cummings Valley Elementary School, 24220 Bear Valley Rd., Tehachapi; 661-821-2170 or 661-805-7766.
Tehachapi Valley united Methodist; 20400 Backes Ln., Tehachapi; 661-822-1440.
Grace Fellowship; meets at 326 East Tehachapi Blvd. Sunday mornings, office: 213 E. "E" St.; 661-822-9760. hispanic Bible christian church; 21201 Stage Dr., Tehachapi; 661-972-5010. iglesia de dios de la profecia; 48771 Valley Blvd., Tehachapi; 661-822-0471. Mountain Bible church; 630 Maple St., Tehachapi; 661-822-7541. saint Jude's in-The-Mountains anglican church; 1200 S. Curry St., Tehachapi; 661-822-3607.
stallion springs community church; 18151 Saint Andrews Dr., Tehachapi; 661-823-0799.
The church of Tehachapi; an online community of believers: www.churchoftehachapi.ning.com
united pentecostal church / The Tehachapi Lighthouse church; 20708 Tucker Rd., Tehachapi; 661-822-4564. Wells of Living Water Ministries; Meets at noon on Sundays: Holiday Inn Express, 901 Capital Hills Parkway, Tehachapi; mailing address, 785 Tucker Road PMB #289, Tehachapi; 661-822-9355.
summit christian Fellowship (Tehachapi Foursquare church); 414 S. Curry St., Tehachapi; 661-822-7400. Tehachapi Mountain Vineyard; meets at Jacobsen Middle School, 711 Anita Dr.; offices at 102 S. Robinson St. Tehachapi; new sanctuary under construction. 661822-9313. Tehachapi seventh day adventist church; 20335 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd., Tehachapi; 661-822-1174.
Books
Music
Gifts
661-822-0626
108 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Tehachapi, CA 93561 Across From The Water Tower, Next To Gas & Go
Live Music 7pm Fridays druckerbrian@yahoo.com
Books Music Gifts
661-822-0626
108 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Tehachapi, CA 93561 Across From The Water Tower, Next To Gas & Go
Live Music 7pm Fridays druckerbrian@yahoo.com
Church of Christ
120 E. Tehachapi Blvd • All are invited and welcomed.
Worship Services: Sunday Morning 10:30 AM Sunday Evening 3:00 PM
“We speak where the Bible speaks and are silent where the Bible is silent.” Information or Bible Study: Gerald Barrett 822-4970 or email geraldbarrett@hotmail.com.
There is only one choice – the Christ. Church of Christ
120 E. Tehachapi Blvd • All are invited and welcomed.
Worship Services: Sunday Morning 10:30 AM Sunday Evening 3:00 PM
“We speak where the Bible speaks and are silent where the Bible is silent.” Information or Bible Study: Gerald Barrett 822-4970 or email geraldbarrett@hotmail.com.
There is only one choice–the Christ.
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Mountain Spirit Center
a world apart
Norbertine Sisters Monastery in quiet Water Canyon Just east of Tehachapi and above Sand Canyon lies another world. Take a day trip to Mountain Spirit Center, a Buddhist monastery and spiritual retreat, and you'll enter an exotic eastern world — with no passport required. Some locals refer to the center as "Tibet in Tehachapi" but the official designation for this Buddhist monastery is one of Korean Zen, affiliated with the Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism. A unique attraction, the Peace Bell, and the structure that houses it, is painted by hand. It features children from all over the world wearing traditional costumes, holding hands, encircling the bottom of the bell. In the middle, the word "peace" is translated into hundreds of languages. At the top is the sentence, "Living Together In Peace and Harmony." Visitors are welcome any day, and Sunday Services are held weekly at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions about various retreats, events or volunteer opportunities may be addressed to the Abbot at 661-822-7776.
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Just a few minutes from the southerly end of Tehachapi sits a secluded patch of heaven hidden in the clouds. A peaceful atmosphere pervades the beautiful 470+ acre property of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph, a convent of cloistered, contemplative Norbertine Sisters. 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. Within their enclosure, the sisters lead a joyful and simple life of silence and sacrifice, manual labor and sacred reading. Their main “work” is prayer, both private and liturgical, and they intercede day and night for the needs of the world. They welcome visitors and guests to join them from their small lay-chapel for the Liturgy of the Hours, daily Rosary, and Holy Mass. 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.” In addition to prayer, the sisters are also engaged in a number of different cottage enterprises in their efforts to be self-sustaining. They sew and sell priests’ vestments, raise honey bees, have an annual Christmas wreath fund-raiser, and run their little gift shop and Bethany Guest House (see below), as part of the Norbertine tradition of hospitality. They also manage a small working dairy farm with cows, goats, donkeys, chickens and geese, and care for their sheep dogs and herding dogs as well as barn cats. With their fresh cow and goat milk, the sisters make a large variety of soft and hard artisan cheeses, which they hope to sell when their professional dairy kitchen is completed. The kitchen is a part of a planned expansion in progress. Visitors are welcome to browse their small gift shop, open 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. daily. The shop includes religious goods and books; home-made jams, biscotti, honey, and apothecary items; aprons, baby blankets, and specialty greeting cards; the sisters’ chant CD and more. Bethany Guest House, located right next to the monastery, is available for private retreats, day visits and overnight stays; for those desiring some time away from the hustle and bustle of the world in the silence and solitude of the Tehachapi mountains, and an opportunity to share in the sisters’ rich monastic and liturgical prayer life. The guest house has four bedrooms, two private bathrooms, a small kitchen, and a large common area, with meals and linens provided. Directions: From Highway 58, take exit 148, Tehachapi 202—Tucker Road. Go south on Tucker Road to Highline Road. Turn right, 1.3 miles to Water Canyon Road. Turn left, 2.3 miles to the Norbertine Monastery sign. Turn right onto the property. Right at the white gate, past the first buildings. The chapel, gift shop and Bethany House are 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. For more information, call 661-823-1066 or e-mail norb_sisters@antelecom.net.
Nearby Attractions Visitors to Tehachapi may enjoy some nearby attractions, noted here and all within about an hour’s drive. Red Rock Canyon State Park Photo courtesy of national Park service
Twenty Mule Team Museum, Boron Hours of Operation: The Twenty Mule Team Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special museum hours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more. The museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Directions: 47 miles east of Tehachapi, off Highway 58 at Boron. Twenty Mule Team Museum — 26962 Twenty Mule Team Road; Boron; 760-762-5810 or visit online: www.20muleteammuseum.com.
Borax Visitor Center, Boron Discover hidden treasure buried deep in the Mojave Desert is one of the biggest and richest deposits of borax on the planet. You will also find the Borax Visitor Center, one of the best kept secrets of the Southern California desert. Normal hours of operation are seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major holidays and weather permitting. For more information call 760-762-7588 or visit www.borax.com/visitorcenter.html.
Red Rock Canyon State Park is located about 41 miles from Tehachapi, off Highway 14 north of its junction with Highway 58. For more information call the Mojave Desert Information Center at (661) 942-0662 or visit the state parks website, www.parks.ca.gov. The visitor center is closed during the winter and summer months. Campfire talks and guided walks are offered during the spring and fall.
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Participating in the Annual Valentines Wine & Chocolate Tasting
See us at the 1st Friday, 5-8 pm Monthly
102 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Open 7 Days • 10am - 4pm 661-823-0162 Participating in the Annual Valentines Wine & Chocolate Tasting
See us at the 1st Friday, 5-8 pm Monthly
102 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Open 7 Days • 10am - 4pm 661-823-0162
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Willow Springs International Raceway
Jawbone Canyon From cross-country play to advanced technical routes, the Jawbone Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area offers over 7,000 acres of open-use public land where you can ride anywhere your skill and machine will take you. Jawbone is also a great starting point to begin to explore the hundreds of miles of trail riding opportunities available in this region and outside of the OHV Open Area. Jawbone Open Area is located off State Highway 14, approximately 20 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 14 and 58 in the town of Mojave. A left turn from State Highway 14 onto Jawbone Canyon Rd., when traveling from the south. For more information call 760-373-1146 or visit the website www.jawbone.org.
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Just mosey on down the road a piece to Caliente to see the Cowboy Memorial and Library. The road isn't arduous, but it's not recommended for drunken sailors or overdue pregnant women. Pay attention to the “snakey arrow” road signs, and stay on your side of the double yellow line and watch for cows — it's open range, meaning that cows don't respect their side of the fence (if there is a fence). Also, remember, if it looks like a cow patty and smells like a cow patty, it probably is a cow patty. Start with a full tank of gas, bring water and snacks, wear appropriate clothing and shoes if you plan to venture along side the road. From Tehachapi, exit Highway 58, westbound, at Caliente. About five miles beyond Caliente, stay right at the "Y." After that, don't second-guess yourself thinking that you've missed a turn-off. Just keep driving and the Cowboy Memorial will find you — 24 miles down the lonesome road. More info: www.cowboymemorial.com.
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Willow Springs International Motor sports Park is a 600-acre complex of six racetracks embracing nearly every conceivable motor sports discipline. The park is located about an hour southeast of Tehachapi. From Tehachapi Blvd., head south on Willow Springs Road which will become 90th Street for about 20 miles. Turn left onto Rosamond Blvd. then left onto 75th Street West to reach the raceway. Schedules and other information are online at www.willowspringsraceway.com or call (661) 256-6666.
Murray Family Farms Driving between Tehachapi and Bakersfield along Highway 58, you will find yourself visually marking your journey's treck with a Cherry Water Tower which sets north amongst tall palm tree clusters and yellow rose bushes numbering in the thousands. Diverse farming activities stake their endeavors against the golden foothills along side the highway. You are in the land of Murray Family Farms. Murray Family Farms is a "Grown RIPE Here" fruit and vegetable farming company with two "Farm Direct Markets" situated right on the property. Visitors are offered a variety of on-the-farm entertainment experiences as well as "U-Pick your own" opportunities. The farm's annual harvest currently exceeds 1,000,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables on 360 acres, with 43 acres of road side gardens. More info: www.murrayfamilyfarms.com
Discover hidden treasure Buried deep in the Mojave Desert is one of the biggest and richest deposits of borax on the planet. You will also find the Borax Visitor Center. Travel back millions of years to when the deposit was being formed – see the original twenty mule team wagons we used to carry ore out of the desert in the 1800s – and fast-forward to modern times to watch real mining operations in action.
California Living Museum (CALM) The California Living Museum is California's premier native zoo and garden. During your visit, you will get a close look at many unreleasable (cannot survive in the wild) native California animals. The gardens are planted to represent natural life zones growing throughout California. The DiGiorgio Education Center houses various exhibits representing this area from 20 million years ago to 10,000 years ago to present and rotating displays. The California Living Museum exists to display and interpret native California animals, plants, fossils and artifacts to teach a respect for all living things through education, recreation, conservation and research. Located on 14 park-like acres, CALM’s zoo features over 80 species of medically unreleasable animals. Only animals injured or who cannot survive in their native environment are housed at CALM. Natural exhibits include: an open black bear exhibit, bird of prey exhibit with hawks, owls and eagles, a mammal round that houses bobcats, and several species of foxes, a waterfowl pond with resident mallards attracts spring and fall migrants, deer yard, an underground reptile house, and a contact area with domestic animals. Several endangered species may be seen on exhibit. The path through CALM takes you through several replicated plant communities. Walk through the “Trees of California”. Follow the stream through a riparian habitat. See brilliant flower blossoms in the desest community that belie its usual drabness. The butterfly and hummingbird garden attracts these insects and small birds with ongoing and colorful blooms. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield. For more information and admission prices call 661-872-2256 or visit the website, www.calmzoo.org.
For a map and directions, visit www.borax.com Borax Visitor Center and Gift Store Open daily 9 am to 5 pm, excluding major holidays 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516-2000 Phone: (760) 762-7588, Fax: (760) 762-7925 Email: visitor.center@borax.com
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Bakersfield. It is located in the Arts District, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: geology, anthropology, and paleontology. The centerpiece of the museum is the Mary Ernst Collection of Miocene fossils from Kern County’s famous Shark Tooth Hill. Other exhibits include: collection of taxidermy animals from Africa, replica of a triceratops skull, replica of a Yokuts indian village, and a model of Yosemite Valley complete with roads, buildings, and trails. Several of these items are not owned by museum, but are on long term loan. The museum also contains an interactive section known as the "Oh Zone". There is also a Paleo Lab, which is equipped to clean, repair preserve, and reconstruct fossils and other artifacts. For more information call 661-324-6350 or visit www.sharktoothhill.org.
Discover hidden treasure Buried deep in the Mojave Desert is one of the biggest and richest deposits of borax on the planet. You will also find the Borax Visitor Center. Travel back millions of years to when the deposit was being formed – see the original twenty mule team wagons we used to carry ore out of the desert in the 1800s – and fast-forward to modern times to watch real mining operations in action. For a map and directions, visit www.borax.com Borax Visitor Center and Gift Store Open daily 9 am to 5 pm, excluding major holidays 14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516-2000 Phone: (760) 762-7588, Fax: (760) 762-7925 Email: visitor.center@borax.com
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The Guides Dining & Refreshments Apple Shed 333 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-823-8333 See ad on page 51
Carlos’ Donuts
Dominos Pizza
Henry’s Cafe
20011 Valley Blvd. – 661-809-8936
1121 Valley Blvd. – 661-822-3444
550 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-0732
City Slickers Restaurant and Saloon
Don Juan’s Latin Grill
Horse Thief Restaurant
20700 South St. – 661-822-6612
28950 Horsethief Dr. (at the Horse Thief Country Club, Stallion Springs) 661-823-8571 See ad on page 23
1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-4939
Don Perico Mexican Restaurant
Del Taco
Baskin Robbins 785 Tucker Rd., Suite E – 661-822-3496
840 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-5366
645 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-4720
Downtown Yogurt Junction
Denny’s
Bear Valley Country Market & Grill 26900 Bear Valley Rd. – 661-821-1234
Blue Ginger Vietnamese Cuisine
9000 Magellan Dr. (Capital Hills area, north of Highway 58’s Mill Street exit) 661-823-7380
777 W. Tehachapi Blvd. - 661-822-4200 See ad on page 48
Burger King 620 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-7262
Burger Spot 208 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-3145 See ad on page 41
Good Earth Deli 20234 W. Valley Blvd. – 661-822-6511
Fez Café
Dog House Saloon
1121 W. Valley Blvd. – 661-823-1199
117 East F St. - 661-822-4000
Domingo’s Mexican & Seafood Restaurant 20416 Highway 202 – 661-822-7611 See ad on page 48
Hungry Howie's Pizza 675 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-1000
Ichiban 675 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-9888
Jack In The Box
160 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-4085 See ad on page 51
801 Tucker Rd. - 661-822-1316
Frosty King
213 S. Curry St. – 661-822-6015 See ad on page 49
20651 Highway 202 at Jeffrey Rd. 661-822-1943
Gracian’s Grill
Jake’s Steakhouse
Java Loop Express 20001 Valley Blvd. – 661-822-9987
860 E. Tehacapi Blvd. – 661-822-4016
Cocktails
Experience a slice of Tehachapi’s history!
PIZZA * PASTA * SANDWICHES * SALADS Finest Mexican & Seafood Restaurant Happy Hour Monday – Saturday 3pm – 7pm Monday Night Buffet 4pm – 8pm Mariachi every other Sunday
Family Atmosphere Arcade - Banquet Room Book your parties & meetings here! Daily Specials - Pizza Happy Hour - Happy Hour Beer Specials Lunch Specials Starting at $6.99 - Lunch Salad Bar Mon-Fri Open 11am-9pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
OLD TOWNE PIZZA
661.822.3558
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Cocktails
Finest Mexican & Seafood Restaurant Happy Hour Monday–Saturday 3pm–7pm Monday Night Buffet 4pm – 8pm Mariachi every other Sunday
Boron
Tehachapi
27075 Twenty Mule Team Rd. Boron, CA 93516 760-762-6266
20416 Valley Blvd. Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-822-6040/661-822-7611
Boron
Tehachapi
27075 Twenty Mule Team Rd. Boron, CA 93516 760-762-6266
20416 Valley Blvd. Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-822-6040/661-822-7611
Johnny’s Take & Bake Pizza
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
Oak Branch Saloon
807 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-9596
108 S. Green St. – 661-822-5506
Bear Valley Springs Country Club 661-821-5521
Kasagiri Japanese Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
128 East F St. – 661-822-7533
815 Tucker Rd., Suite A – 661-822-4400
Keene Store Café
M & M Fish & Chips
Hwy 58 - Exit #139, Keene 661-823-7010
640-A W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-3411
Kelcy’s Cafe
McDonald’s - Two locations
110 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-4207 See ad on page 25
795 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-0948 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd. (Love’s Travel Center) See ad on page 22
Kelley’s Café 20424 Brian Way – 661-822-1608
Moessner Orchards German Restaurant
King of Siam (Thai)
25000 Bear Valley Rd. – 661-821-6272 (Just outside Bear Valley Springs gate) See ad on page 24
760 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-9333
Kohnen’s Country Bakery 125 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-3350
La Bella Amore Italian Bistro 209 S. Green St. – 661-822-7419
Old Towne Pizza
Petra Mediterranean Deli & Restaurant 200 S. Green St. 661-822-1900 See ad on page 49
Highway 202 at Woodford Tehachapi Rd. - 661-822-3558 See ad on page 48
Primo Burger
Pacino's Spaghetti Factory
Quiznos
1100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-822-9400
1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 661-823-5267
Papa’s Restaurant
Raven’s Nest Gourmet Sandwich Shop
27821 Stallion Springs Dr. 661-823-9326
P-Dubs Grille & Bar Opening Spring 2012 27725 Stallion Springs Dr. 661-823-7777 See ad on page 50
Mulligan Café
118 E. “F” St. – 661-823-7202
16332 Harris Rd. (at Mountain Valley Airport) 661-822-5267 See ad on page 22
Red House BBQ 426 E. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-0772 See ad on page 50
Bear Valley Springs Golf Club 661-821-4107
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THE ONE AND ONLY TRULY MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT HERE IN TEHACHAPI erall Voted Best Ov urant Favorite Resta 2010 & 2011
5 Diamond Harris Ranch Beef • Seafood Pastas • Decadent Desserts
A We t Petra, Do it Right
Daily Chef’s Specials
Open 7 Days a Week Lunch/Dinner
Serving the Best of Everything
Sunday – Thursday 11:30 – 9 pm • Fri day– Saturday 11:30 – 10 pm
• GYROS • LULU KEBAB • SANDWICHES • SALADS AND MORE
CATERING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS Dine In or Take Out
822-6015
661-822-1900
213 South Curry St. Tehachapi
200 SOUTH GREEN STREET T E H AC H A P I , C A 9 3 5 61
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Q UA L I T Y • S E RV I C E • P R I C E
THE ONE AND ONLY TRULY MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT HERE IN TEHACHAPI Voted Best Overall Favorite Restaurant 2010 & 2011
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Serving the Best of Everything • GYROS • LULU KEBAB • SANDWICHES • SALADS AND MORE
661-822-1900 200 SOUTH GREEN STREET T E H AC H A P I , C A 9 3 5 61
5 Diamond Harris Ranch Beef • Seafood Pastas • Decadent Desserts Daily Chef’s Specials
Open 7 Days a Week Lunch/Dinner Sunday – Thursday 11:30 – 9 pm • Fri day– Saturday 11:30 – 10 pm
CATERING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS Dine In or Take Out
822-6015
213 South Curry St. Tehachapi Find us on Facebook
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Sonic Drive-In
Tehachapi Mountain Pub & Brewery
1040 W. Valley Blvd. 661-822-9099
20717 South St. - 661-822-0788
Starbuck’s Coffee
20909 South St. - 661-822-8121
300 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-0573
Subway - Two locations 655-A Tucker Rd. 661-822-3970 2000 E. Tehachapi Blvd.
Taco Bell 1098 W. Valley Blvd.
Thai Palms Restaurant The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 807 Tucker Rd. – 661-822-9137
The Oaks Restaurant
Lodging
Santa Fe Motel
Best Western Country Park Hotel
Shopping
120 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-3184
420 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-823-1800
Best Western Mountain Inn 418 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-5591
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Bear Valley Springs - 661-821-5521
901 Capital Hills Pkwy. – 661-822-9837 See ad on page 23
TK's Pizza & Pasta
Fairfield Inn & Suites Tehachapi
604 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-8366
422 W. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-4800
211 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661-823-8947
Victorian Rose Tea Garden
La Quinta Inn Tehachapi
Tea Doughnuts
Village Grill
807 Tucker Rd. - 661-822-4094
410 E. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-1128
Tehachapi Culinary Studio (catering)
Wine & Cheese Cellar
Taco Samich
208 S. Mill St. - 661-822-1122
120 S. Mill St. – 661-823-0552
695-C Tucker Rd - 661-822-6300
500 Stueber Rd. – 661-823-8000 See ad on page 16
Tehachapi’s main shopping districts are: Central Tehachapi, including downtown. A full range of goods and services are available in this area which is centered near the Tehachapi Depot at Tehachapi Blvd. and Green Street. In this area we think you’ll like:
Dahlia a Boutique 402 E. Tehachapi Blvd. - 661-822-6195 See ad on page 17
Gallery ‘N Gifts 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. - 661-822-6062 See ad on page 18
Ranch House Motel 500 E. Tehachapi Blvd. – 661-822-4561
Get Dressed Boutique
Ranch Motel
125 W. Tehachapi Blvd. - 661-822-4880 See ad on page 19
507 S. Curry Street - 661-822-4283
RED HOUSE BBQ
Tehachapi’s only TRUE BBQ w/Native American Influences
Serving up hickory wood smoked BBQ and hand crafted sides, sauces, and rubs. ______________ Enjoy our large outside dining area, eat in a tipi, or roast marshmallows on an open fire. _____________________ Visit with us once a month, when we do more American Indian food and experience the Native American Drum Team, Eagles Heart. Call for dates or text “Red House BBQ to 90210” Hu g e Se le c ti on o f Mi c r o B r e ws & Bik er F r ie n dly
CLOSED TUESDAY Open 11am - when the food runs out! RED HOUSE BBQ
Tehachapi’s only TRUE BBQ w/Native American Influences
Serving up hickory wood smoked BBQ and hand crafted sides, sauces, and rubs. ______________ Enjoy our large outside dining area, eat in a tipi, or roast marshmallows on an open fire. _____________________ Visit with us once a month, when we do more American Indian food and experience the Native American Drum Team, Eagles Heart. Call for dates or text “Red House BBQ to 90210” Hu g e Se le c ti on o f Mi c r o B r e ws & Bik er F r ie n dly
CLOSED TUESDAY Open 11am - when the food runs out!
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426 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661
.822.0772
426 E. Tehachapi Blvd. 661
.822.0772
Mountain Music
U-Neek Findz
206 E. “F” St. - 661-823-9994 See ad on page 24
450 W. “F” St. - 661-822-7311 See ad on page 4
Oak Tree Antiques
West Tehachapi, within the city of tehachapi including tucker road (highway 202) and adjacent areas along tehachapi boulevard and Valley boulevard — tehachapi’s newest commercial corridor with a wide range of goods and services including two major supermarkets.
102 W. tehachapi blvd. 661-823-0162 See ad on page 45
Tehachapi Christian Store 108 E. tehachapi blvd. 661-822-0626 See ad on page 43
Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery 435 W. “J” St. - 661-823-1930 See ad on page 20
Trains, Etc. 114 W. tehachapi blvd. 661-822-7777 See ad on page 11
In this area we think you’ll like:
Applegate Garden Florist 1121-h W. Valley blvd. 661-823-0100 See ad on page 12
M&M’s Sports 760 tucker rd. #a 661-823-1668 See ad on page 19
Old Towne shopping area, in the unincorporated area along Valley blvd. (highway 202) and adjacent streets including South Street. in this area you will find medical offices, retailers, restaurants and numerous service businesses.
the tehachapi Valley recreation and Parks District, tehachapi chamber of commerce and various churches (contact info elsewhere in this guide) may have suggestions for locations, etc., for your events.
In this area we think you’ll like:
Additionally, these businesses are set up to host your special events:
Tangleweed Farm
Located about 10 miles west of tehachapi. For information call (661) 823-6271. www.cesarechavezcenter.org.
Jennifer’s Terrace
21192 old town rd. 661-822-8806 See ad on page 25
Venues tehachapi is a great place to get married, hold a family reunion or other special event, or get a group together for a business retreat. Some hotels and restaurants have small meeting rooms and many restaurants offer catering.
Villa La Paz, Keene
a traditional English garden in downtown tehachapi with accommodations for weddings, celebrations or business gatherings. 413 S. curry St. (661) 822-5808 www.jennifersterrace.com See ad on page 24
Grand Oaks Ranch 21260 Schout rd. 661-444.6713 www.kerngrandoaksranch.com Photo by Erica MaiEr
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Gift Shop • Catering Fresh Bakery • 30+ Flavors of Fudge World Famous Ribs Local Entertainment, Fri, Sat & Sun Hours: 8am – 7pm • Mon – Thurs 7am – 8:30pm • Fri & Sat 7am – 8pm Sun 333 E Tehachapi Blvd
823-8333
www.appleshedonline.com Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Gift Shop • Catering Fresh Bakery • 30+ Flavors of Fudge World Famous Ribs Local Entertainment, Fri, Sat & Sun Hours: 8am – 7pm • Mon – Thurs 7am – 8:30pm • Fri & Sat 7am – 8pm Sun 333 E Tehachapi Blvd
823-8333
www.appleshedonline.com
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Doing business in Tehachapi Thing are looking UP in Tehachapi, and you’ll see many references to the area’s new “branding” within this guide. The branding is part of a continuing effort by the city of Tehachapi and other local entities to improve the quality of life through economic development. Business is thriving in Tehachapi, compared to many other areas, with job growth related to the wind industry and other sectors. Tehachapi’s proximity to aviation and space-related industries in the nearby antelope Valley creates opportunity. The california correctional institution, a state prison, has long provided economic stability with more than 2,000 staff and many goods and services purchased in the community. if you are interested in locating your business in Tehachapi, or looking for a location for filming, we invite you to contact the following resources:
city of Tehachapi, community development department In terms of economic development, the department is responsible for the development and implementation of an economic development business plan and marketing strategy with a particular emphasis on diversifying the region's economy through a business attraction, retention, and expansion program. contact: david James djames@tehachapicityhall.com 115 S. Robinson St. Tehachapi, CA 93561; (661) 822-2200. www.tehachapicityhall.com.
Kern economic development corporation Provides information about assistance available to businesses in Kern County including unincorporated areas of Tehachapi. 2700 "M" St., Suite 200, Bakersfield CA 93301; (661) 862-5150. www.kedc.com.
Tehachapi was setting for a Chrysler Dodge commercial The charm of downtown Tehachapi was the perfect setting for a Chrysler Dodge commercial filmed by Chelsea Pictures in March 2012. Although there was snow on nearby mountains, the town was transformed to make it appear as if July 4 was being celebrated — something local residents enjoyed watching.
The Tehachapi area has been used for other filming, as well, and both the City of Tehachapi and Kern County recognize and appreciate the economic benefits of bringing filming to the area. If your company is interested in filming in the Tehachapi area, contact the resources listed on this page.
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Kern county Board of Trade The Kern County Board of Trade is responsible for promoting and marketing Kern County; it acts as the county's official tourism bureau, as well as promoting Kern County as one of California's premiere retirement destinations and as the Kern County Film Commission, providing permits and services for film, television and commercial production, as well as marketing Kern County as a location for filming.
Each of these areas has a significant economic influence in Kern County. Travel spending totaled $1.15 billion in Kern County in 2006, supporting nearly 14,000 jobs. Film and television production companies spend about $15 million a year while shooting at locations throughout the county. contact information: 2101 Oak St., Bakersfield, CA 93301. (661) 868-5376. E-mail: kerninfo@co.kern.ca.us. www.kerncountyboardoftrade.com www.visitkern.com.
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The information in the Tehachapi Visitor Guide was believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Due to changes in ownership, management and market conditions, we advise visitors to contact businesses directly to confirm information important to your plans.
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Other Tehachapi News Staff: Viviano Aguilar, Suzanne Costanzo, Antony Earley, Shirley Given, Ed Gordon, Stephanie Ursua.
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Keeping UP with Tehachapi since 1899
Access Real Estate....................................................................27 Adorable Alpacas ....................................................................39 Apple Shed Restaurant ............................................................51 Applegate Garden Florist........................................................12 Burger Spot ..............................................................................41 BVS Properties ........................................................................12 California Total Insurance Services ......................................12 Chadeau Mountain Clydesdales ............................................39 Christian Science Society........................................................43 Church of Christ......................................................................43 City of Tehachapi ....................................................................56 Coldwell Banker Best Realty ..................................................55 Country Oaks Baptist Church................................................43 Country Real Estate ................................................................17 Dahlia a Boutique....................................................................17 Dog House Saloon ..................................................................48 Domingo's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant ..........................48 Don's Pro Tech Auto Repair ....................................................4 Farmers Insurance, Marty Pay..................................................4 Fez Café ....................................................................................51 Fiddlers Crossing ....................................................................24 Friends of the Tehachapi Depot ............................................18 Gallery ‘N Gifts ........................................................................18 Get Dressed Boutique ............................................................19 Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce ..........................32 Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council ............3 Heritage Oaks School..............................................................42 Holiday Inn Express ................................................................23 Horse Thief Country Club......................................................23 i Mortgage ................................................................................20 Indian Point Ostrich Ranch....................................................41 Jake's Steak House ..................................................................49 Jennifer's Terrace ....................................................................24 Kelcy's Cafe ..............................................................................25 La Quinta Inn ..........................................................................16 M & M’s Sports ........................................................................19 Main Street Tehachapi ............................................................33 Margaret Veszpeller, event planner........................................24 McDonalds of Tehachapi ........................................................22 Moessner Farms ......................................................................24 Mountain Music ......................................................................24 Mountain Valley Airport ........................................................22 Oak Tree Antiques ..................................................................45 Oak Valley, Inc. ........................................................................12 Old Towne Pizza ......................................................................48 Oriental Foot Massage ..............................................................4 P-Dubs Grille & Bar ................................................................50 Petra Mediterranean Deli & Restaurant ................................49 Pulford Appletree Orchard ....................................................25 Raven’s Nest Gourmet Sandwich Shop ..................................22 Red House BBQ ......................................................................50 Rio Tinto Minerals ..................................................................47 Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery ..............................................20 Tangleweed Farm ....................................................................25 Taste of Tehachapi ..................................................................45 Tehachapi Christian Store ......................................................43 Tehachapi Hospital....................................................................2 Triassic Legacy Vineyards ......................................................31 U-Neek Findz 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Living in Tehachapi The various amenities of interest to visitors are available to Tehachapi residents and many residents fell in love with Tehachapi during a visit.
Heritage Oak School 20915 schout road, tehachapi, Ca 93561 (661) 823-0885 www.heritageoakschool.info
In addition to information sources referenced elsewhere, the following will be of assistance to those considering relocating to Tehachapi:
New Life Christian School 920 West Valley blvd., tehachapi, Ca 93561 (661) 823-0607
Real Estate:
Tehachapi Christian Academy 1049 south Curry st., tehachapi, Ca 93561 (661) 822-6651
Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors 803 tucker rd., tehachapi, Ca 93561 (661) 822-7652 www.tehachapiaor.com
Schools: Public
Tehachapi Unified School District 400 s. snyder ave., tehachapi, Ca 93561 (661) 822-2100 www.teh.k12.ca.us
Private
Carden School 20419 brian Way, tehachapi, Ca 93561 (661) 822-9565 www.cardenschooloftehachapi.com
Information sources: A number of books and websites offer information about Tehachapi and environs including:
www.tehachapicityhall.com — website of the City of tehachapi. www.liveuptehachapi.com — new portal website of the City of tehachapi. www.tehachapimuseum.org — website of the tehachapi heritage League. www.tehachapidepot.com — website of the tehachapi Depot railroad Museum. www.mainstreettehachapi.org — website of Main street tehachapi, a non-profit organization dedicated to downtown revitalization. http://www.dot.ca.gov — state highway conditions.
www.tehachapinews.com — website of tehachapi’s hometown newspaper.
Books:
www.seetehachapi.com — website of the tehachapi tourism Commission.
by alan P. Garfinkel and harold Williams, published 2010. available at tehachapi Museum, 310 s. Green st., tehachapi.
www.tehachapi.com — website of the Greater tehachapi area Chamber of Commerce.
Capture Kern
Handbook of the Kawaiisu
Published by The Bakersfield Californian 2011. available at the Tehachapi News 411 n. Mill st., tehachapi.
Photo by barbara Mason
Natural beauty abounds in the Tehachapi area, making it a great place to come home to — or visit.
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BROKER ASSOC.
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REALTOR®
CRS, GRI, REALTOR®
REALTOR®
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Bernie Connolly
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CRB, CRS, GRI, SALES MGR., OWNER
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Bobbi Rossi
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BROKER ASSOC.
Jutta Thacker
Marie Ellwood
Jeffery Prestage
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Jim Morgan
Mary Lou Priest
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Jeff Anderson
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