Tehachapi News

02/24/2023

The storm is here ...

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02/23/2023

Highway 58 through Tehachapi closes Wednesday afternoon ....

The first of two snowstorms coming to Kern County this week closed Highway 58 over the Tehachapi Pass Wednesday afternoon ahead of what could be a historic blizzard in local

02/22/2023

Be careful out there ...

White-out conditions in parts of Bear Valley Springs challenged drivers early Wednesday. Temperatures at 7 a.m. were in the mid-20s, making for treacherous, icy roads. Light snow was falling.

02/15/2023

Introducing Tehachapi News' and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce's Nonprofit of the Year! This is the first year we're giving out this award, and the Warrior Boosters are certainly deserving!

For the first time ever, the Tehachapi’s Finest Awards program has a category for Nonprofit of the Year and the winner is the Tehachapi Warriors Booster Club.

02/15/2023

Introducing Tehachapi News' and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year!

A man known for helping preserve the “Western way of life” in the Tehachapi area is the winner of the Citizen of the Year award for 2023.

02/15/2023

Introducing Tehachapi News' and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year!

Mix the camaraderie portrayed by the popular 1980s TV show “Cheers” with a few dog biscuits, a little catnip and a friendly, enthusiastic staff and you have Canine Creek —

07/05/2022

PHOTO GALLERY: Sunny days in Bear Valley Springs during the Independence Day weekend! TehachapiNews.com

Day one of the action-packed weekend featured hot air balloons and a 5K foot race as dawn broke over Bear Valley Springs' Cub Lake on Saturday. A pancake breakfast followed

07/05/2022

PHOTO GALLERY: The fireworks. The rodeo. The music. Check it out the Independence Day memories. TehachapiNews.com

A large number of shopping booths and food stalls were spread out around the city’s central park on Independence Day. This was just the start of a little something for

07/05/2022

Enjoy some gorgeous Independence Day weekend photos from photographer Nick Smirnoff! Up, up and away ...

The Bear Valley 4th of July fun continued Sunday with hot air balloon rides, a pancake breakfast, camel rides, children’s play area and more than 25 arts and crafts booths

12/16/2021

The deadline for Christmas Coloring for children has been extended until 3 p.m. Dec. 23! Finish that coloring!

The deadline for the Tehachapi News Christmas coloring contest has been extended to 3 p.m. Dec. 23.

11/24/2021

Check out the winners of Tehachapi News' Best of Readers' Choice Poll ...

There's so much to celebrate in Tehachapi! So check out Tehachapi News' special section revealing the 2021 Best of Readers' Choice Poll winners.

11/24/2021

Be sure to pick up a copy of today's Tehachapi News. Inside today: The Best of Tehachapi!

11/09/2021

Tehachapi was shocked and saddened this week to learn of the death of Ida Perkins, longtime president and chief executive officer of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. Perkins died Nov. 4. She turned 63 in August, according to her husband, Richard (Rick) Perkins of Bakersfield. He said she had been dealing with health issues for about 18 months. TehachapiNews.com

Tehachapi was shocked and saddened this week to learn of the death of Ida Perkins, longtime president and chief executive officer of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce.

11/06/2021

A drastic change in how county supervisorial districts are configured could spell political doom for Tehachapi area residents.
That's the word from the board of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council, which has issued an urgent call for members to provide feedback to the Kern County Board of Supervisors before or during its special meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8. TehachapiNews.com

A drastic change in how county supervisorial districts are configured could spell political doom for Tehachapi area residents.

10/07/2021

It's time! Get your nominations in now for Tehachapi News' 2021 Best of Readers' Choice Poll. Vote for what makes greater Tehachapi an outstanding place to live and work.

10/03/2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Check out Bark 4 Life! TehachapiNews.com

Saturday morning saw dogs of many breeds, some with long noses, others with short noses. Long tails, short stubby tails, even some with no tails at all as they walked

09/30/2021

It's Tehachapi High's Homecoming Week. And as Jon Hammond writes, it's a grand tradition. TehachapiNews.com

This week is Homecoming Week at Tehachapi High, hopefully culminating in the football game on Friday night and a dance on Saturday night. Those school traditions seem to have had

09/20/2021

It’s apple season in Tehachapi! Local growers expect fruit to be available through October. Read on for details ... TehachapiNews.com

The opening of Pulford’s Appletree Orchard on Wednesday, Sept. 8, signaled the beginning of Tehachapi’s apple season. And although there are fewer growers selling apples directly to the public, farmer

09/11/2021

PHOTO GALLERY: A ceremony in Bear Valley Springs offers a time of reflection on 9/11. TehachapiNews.com

The Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association held a ceremony at its memorial site at Cub Lake Saturday morning. Respects were paid to the thousands of victims who died and honors

08/23/2021

PHOTO GALLERY: The Thunder on the Mountain Car Show attracted quite a crowd. Check out the scene! TehachapiNews.com

Some 2,000 people perused more than 155 entries in this year's Thunder on the Mountain Car Show on Sunday of Mountain Festival weekend.

08/23/2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Check out the Mountain Festival Parade! So many people came together to put on a parade that included equestrian teams, cheerleaders, performers, cars and more!

The Tehachapi Mountain Festival parade still has that small-town feel with lots of horses, floats, kids, patriotism and local participation.

08/21/2021

Mountain Festival is here! There are tons of activities this weekend.

Residents and visitors alike are already enjoying the Tehachapi Mountain Festival activities.

08/18/2021

There will be lots to see and do at this weekend's Mountain Festival!

It's back! The 58th annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival is sure to delight both young and old this weekend, as everything from the parade to car show return during three days

08/18/2021

This has been a year when sightings of bears in the Tehachapi Mountains have been frequent and increasing. This may be due to the ongoing drought — back in 2014, during another especially dry year, Tehachapi area residents also reported a high number of bear sightings, writes Jon Hammond. Bears in recent weeks are visiting bird baths and livestock water troughs to get a drink and cool down.

This has been a year when sightings of bears in the Tehachapi Mountains have been frequent and increasing. This may be due to the ongoing drought — back in 2014,

08/18/2021

Get ready, Tehachapi — there's a new family entertainment center on the way. Plans call for a newly constructed 31,500-square-foot building to include a state-of-the-art 16-lane bowling alley.
P-Dubs Restaurant will provide food service and a lounge area will offer a variety of locally home crafted beers from the Tehachapi Mountain Brewing Company. TehachapiNews.com

Get ready, Tehachapi — there's a new family entertainment center on the way.

07/27/2021

PHOTO GALLERY: A ribbon-cutting held at the Tehachapi Loop Overlook site Monday brought to a close a successful four-year project to upgrade the century-old viewing site. Safety was a major consideration as the original viewing area was narrow and right on the shoulder of the westbound lanes of Woodford Tehachapi Road.

A ribbon-cutting held at the Tehachapi Loop Overlook site Mondau brought to a close a successful four-year project to upgrade the century-old viewing site. Safety was a major consideration as

07/26/2021

The Mountain Festival and Apple Festival will go on this year! But the carnival will move to the Apple Festival weekend. See the details below.

Two popular Tehachapi events, the Mountain Festival and Apple Festival, are back this year after a hiatus in 2020. While there’s a slight change in plans for Mountain Festival, have

07/05/2021

UPDATED: Check out a lot of great moments from Independence Day in Tehachapi and Bear Valley Springs. Photos courtesy of the city of Tehachapi and freelance photographer Rod Thornburg.

America was celebrated in a big way all throughout the day Sunday in Tehachapi and Bear Valley Springs.

07/05/2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Check out the action from the Benz Bad Bulls rodeo! TehachapiNews.com

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07/04/2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Independence Day festivities are well underway in Tehachapi on a beautiful Sunday. Check out a bunch of photos from Tehachapi and Bear Valley Springs, and see a lit of events still coming up today!

Festivities are well underway in Tehachapi for Independence Day. Here's more still coming up today at Central Park and beyond.