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09/01/2024

Pick up your copy of the new Experience Tehachapi magazine today! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/page/experience-tehachapi-magazine-2024/12583.html

08/31/2024

Liberty Dill Photography and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, officially opening the new photography studio on Aug. 14. https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/08/17/local-news/liberty-dill-photography-grand-opening/12589.html

08/30/2024

Pick up the latest edition of The Loop, on stands and online now! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/page/current-issue-now-in-stands/4171.html

08/29/2024

This is your last weekend to see "Deathtrap" at the BeeKay Theatre. Don't miss out on the thrills! Read The Loop to learn more.

What do you get when you combine fame, ego, ambition, jealousy, intrigue, deception and just plain malice with a touch of the psychic? You get "Deathtrap, a thriller in two acts," which is the opening line spoken by actor, Ed Kramer who plays playwright, Sidney Bruhl in the Tehachapi Community Theat...

08/27/2024

Join Midge Lyn'Dee as she explores apocalyptic tales ... "stories that make your hair stand on end, make you break out in a sweat or break your heart." Check out her review of the American Odyssey Series, only in The Loop!

Did you feel it? We experienced an earthquake in Tehachapi this past week. It was a moderate quake and broke some glassware but did not bring devastation. The next time could. We live in a very active zone where the earth is stretching and pushing itself in all directions. This quake was a good remi...

08/27/2024

Kids Day at the Museum will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, from noon until 4 p.m. The Tehachapi Heritage League is still looking for volunteers. Check out The Loop to learn more!

Kids Day at the Museum is an annual event for children and youth in our community. It is sponsored by the Tehachapi Heritage League, supported by local businesses and made possible by a small cadre of volunteers. There are a few activity spaces available so any organization or individual interested....

08/24/2024

"As Borel Fire evacuees begin to return home, it is important to be aware that hazards still exist that can impact your health and safety. Kern County Public Health urges residents to proceed with caution as you return to your property." Read more in The Loop.

As Borel Fire evacuees begin to return home, it is important to be aware that hazards still exist that can impact your health and safety. Kern County Public Health urges residents to proceed with caution as you return to your property and not to return home until the evacuation orders have been form...

08/23/2024

Tehachapi Terror Haunted House is approaching its fourth year in the community, with bigger and scarier plans than ever. But they need support to keep this free event going. Read The Loop to see how you can help.

Tehachapi Terror Haunted House is approaching its fourth year in the community, with bigger and scarier plans than ever. As with previous seasons, the event will be free-to-the-public, and accepting donations for a local charity. The event is a costly endeavor, and relies heavily on the generosity o...

08/23/2024

The 2024 Antelope Valley Fair will take place Sept. 25-29. This year's theme is, "Hay It's A Moosical Fair." Learn more in The Loop! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/08/17/happenings/antelope-valley-fair-andamp-event-center-announces-2024-fair-dates-theme/12590.html

08/22/2024

162 backpacks and more than 1,400 articles of clothing were distributed to local families during The Salvation Army of Tehachapi's annual Back to School event. Learn more in The Loop!

The Salvation Army of Tehachapi had another successful year with their annual Back to School event. The event served over 60 local Tehachapi families with new backpacks, clothing, and school supplies. 162 backpacks and over 1,400 articles of clothing were distributed to local families. We want to th...

08/21/2024

John the Plumber is excited to announce a hiring fair, offering opportunities for those interested in starting or advancing their careers in the plumbing industry.

The fair will be tonight, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m., at their location, 103 W. I St., Tehachapi. Read The Loop to learn more. https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/08/17/happenings/john-the-plumber-hiring-fair-opportunities-for-aspiring-plumbers/12586.html

08/21/2024

Exciting news! The Loop's annual Experience Tehachapi magazine is on stands and online now! We're very proud of our publication and hope you all enjoy it, too. Let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/page/experience-tehachapi-magazine-2024/12583.html

08/20/2024

This year's Chalk on the Walk welcomed 85 artists of all ages and talent levels to turn the downtown sidewalks into a bright, festive art gallery. Check out the winners now in The Loop!

This year's Chalk on the Walk was a sight to behold! The 85 artists of all ages and talent levels gathered along Tehachapi Blvd. and S. Green Street to turn the downtown sidewalks into a bright festive gallery of art. Wind turbines, flaming volleyballs, country scenery and even pickle pancakes came....

08/17/2024

Welcome to the 61st Mountain Festival weekend! Be sure to check out The Loop's detailed guide to festival events! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/section/mountain_festival/mountain%5Ffestival%5F2024

08/15/2024

Don't miss the Mountain Festival's fan-favorite event, the Arts and Crafts Fair in Philip Marx Central Park. Read more in The Loop!

Philip Marx Central Park is going to be a fan favorite during the Tehachapi Mountain Festival® with the Arts and Crafts Fair. Everyone in the family will enjoy browsing more than 80 arts and crafts vendors, indulging in a variety of cuisine, playing at the Kids Zone, dancing to live music and even ...

08/14/2024

Tehachapi Mountain Festival is almost here! Don't miss the Saturday morning parade, which features nearly 75 small businesses, organizations, youth groups, Tehachapi's queens, rodeo stars, marching bands, color guards, local celebrities and more. Find out more in The Loop!

Tehachapi knows how to put on a parade, and the Tehachapi Mountain Festival® Parade never fails to impress. Each year, nearly 75 small businesses, organizations, youth groups and others take part in the parade. You'll also see Tehachapi's queens, rodeo stars, marching bands, color guards, local cel...

08/12/2024

I think we could all use a peaceful beach retreat. Join Midge Lyn'Dee for her review of "The Hotel at Beach and Forgotten." Only in The Loop! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/08/03/community/beach-retreat/12528.html

08/11/2024

"Get ready for the ultimate celebration of community spirit as the 61st annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival returns on Aug. 17 and 18." Read more about the festival from Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, in The Loop! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/07/20/happenings/61st-tehachapi-mountain-festival-promises-a-weekend-of-family-fun-community-spirit/12461.html

08/10/2024

Get ready for Tehachapi Community Theatre's next production, "Deathtrap." The play opens Aug. 16 at the BeeKay Theatre, 110 S. Green St., Tehachapi. Read The Loop to learn more! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/08/03/happenings/deathtrap-the-characters-speak-for-themselves/12518.html

08/10/2024

The Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club would like to share their toys with all of you at their Summer Model Train Show on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about the event in The Loop! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/08/03/happenings/model-train-show-aug-10-11/12510.html

08/09/2024

Don't miss The Loop's Mountain Festival guide! On stands and online now! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/page/span-classbrnwsbreaking-news-spanmountain-festival-2024/12552.html

08/08/2024

The Tehachapi Arts Commission celebrated its fourth annual show with the opening of Art 2024 Tehachapi. All proceeds from the VIP event ticket sales will go toward the Commission's Art in the Parks program with Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. Read more in The Loop! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/08/03/community/artists-collectors-mingle-at-art-2024-tehachapi/12547.html

08/06/2024

Register now for Chalk on the Walk 2024! The event returns Aug. 10. Learn more in The Loop.

A walk through downtown Tehachapi always includes friendly faces, but doesn't usually reveal sidewalks filled with dragons, superheroes and flowers. Chalk on the Walk 2024 arrives Aug. 10. Originally founded by former Tehachapi Valley Arts Association (TVAA) President Peggy Cowden in 2000, Chalk on....

08/04/2024

UPDATE: The freeway was reopened in both directions at 7:15pm on 8/3.

Highway Fire @ Highway 58 near Cameron Rd, N/W of Mojave -

Incident Command is requesting a hard closure of Hwy 58 in both directions due to a Hazmat situation.

The fire is now 7 to 10 acres with a continued Moderate rate of spread - per Incident Command.

Forward progression stopped on the vegetation portion - per Incident Command

For updates follow on Watch Duty app or website:

Highway 58 near Cameron Rd, N/W of Mojave

08/04/2024

We will post more information as it becomes available.

08/02/2024

Pick up the latest Loop today, on stands or online! https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/page/current-issue-now-in-stands/4171.html

08/01/2024

In the mood for some pun-ishingly perfect puns? Mel Makaw has you covered. Check out her latest column in The Loop!

A pun is defined as "a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings." I'm not very good at coming up with original puns myself, but I sure do appreciate reading and hearing them. I think there's nothing like....