TehachaPod

We have a conversation with the founder of the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation Jim Wallace. Jim shares how hard it has been on his non-profit and other organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. He explains how the Tehachapi Cancer foundation keeps all of the money raised in the Tehachapi community. Also the TehachaPod crew talks about new job opportunities, the fall school year and how we are loo...

We talked with filmmaker Paul Winston from Unbounded Ambition Films regarding a recent Sci-Fi project he filmed in Tehachapi titled Nawalt. Paul explained how he found Tehachapi, why they filmed here, filming during the COVID19 pandemic. We also got a sneak peek into the project Nawalt with the creator himself. Hollywood has been using Tehachapi for a location to film projects from commercials, te...

The Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Kelly Bearden from CSUB joins TehachaPod to talk about opportunities for the small business owners in Tehachapi. They offer free assistance in navigating through programs to help your business succeed. We talk about funding opportunities, training and new government programs available to you. Your business may only be in the idea phase a...

Corey Costelloe and Key Budge talk about the outside dining areas in Tehachapi. How you can support local eateries and enjoy the beautiful Tehachapi weather. New umbrellas have been added to picnic tables at Centennial Plaza, Railroad Park, and Freedom Plaza to add to your eating experience during the covid-19 directives from the State of California.  Share your thoughts and ideas with us by sendi...

Kern Council of Governments Executive Director Ahron Hakimi joined the conversation today with the TehachaPod crew to talk about regional transportation projects , how they come together and are funded. Jay Schlosser the City of Tehachapi's Director of Development Services, Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe talk about some future projects, completed projects and how the grant funding process works....

(This episode received an Award of Distinction for Special Episode from the AIVA) A special 4th of July celebration of freedom and appreciation to our active duty military members and veterans. Family and friends send special messages to our military, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Ca. Senator Shannon Grove, Assm. Vince Fong and many others send special messages to our military members.  We talk to B...

Corey Torres the General Manager from the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD) joins TehachaPod to talk about what recreation areas they are now able to open for the community. How they have tried to adapt to virtual events, and the strict guidelines being put in place for them to follow. They are able to offer Adventure Camp for kids, camping at Brite Lake and a few other fun th...

David Shaw from the Tehachapi Valley C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) talks to the TehachaPod team about how to get your family ready for possible future disaster events. Living in Tehachapi we have recently had earthquakes, wildfires, P.S.P.S. events, snow storms, flash flooding and even civil unrest in Kern County.  Do you have a plan for the next disaster event? We talk about prepar...

Southern California Edison joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the Tehachapi region. Cal Rossi from SCE provides an update on what SCE has done to improve the infrastructure for the greater Tehachapi area and what to expect. We recap last years events, the problems, our community voice and how SCE responded to the issues.  Wildfire season is upon us year round i...

The TehachaPod crew (Key Budge & Corey Costelloe) are joined in studio by Cerro Coso Colleges Lisa Stephens and Kristen Hanley who share what our college has to offer. High school students can obtain college units while in high school in the Duel Enrollment Program. Adults can go back and finish their education, also learning vocational trade skills and certifications are all available at Cerro Co...

Houchin Community Blood Bank's Yessica Diaz-Conti (HCBB.com) joined the TehachaPod crew to talk about the importance of donating blood during the COVID-19 Crisis. We also cover platelet and plasma donations and why there is a need in our community. The most recent Tehachapi City council meeting is also talked about, plus upcoming events and episode topics. TehachaPod is asking for military family...

Tehachapi businesswoman Barb Villasenor joins the TehachaPod crew for a discussion about what the COVID-19 shutdown has meant to her an independent contractor and when she hopes to get back to work. As local salons and barber shops are allowed to open, not all aspects of those businesses can start up again. We also talk about upcoming Tehachapi events including the 4th of July Fireworks Display an...

TehachaPod (Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe & Key Budge) talk to Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner about the re-opening process for our local businesses. Supervisor Scrivner talks about the Kern County Back to Business Ad-Hoc Committee he is part of and the work they are doing. He discusses the $25 million Kern Small Business Relief Program and who can benefit from applying. We also ask about wor...

The TehachaPod crew (Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe & Key Budge) discuss the "new normal" or should we be getting back to normal in our society during this covid-19 global event. We have the conversation as how it relates to Tehachapi and elsewhere. We talk to a family and what new normal means to them and we ask Jeff Lingerfelt from Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley what the new normal for the med...

We went out onto the streets of Tehachapi to talk to people who attended the first Farmer's Market since the coronavirus started. People were relieved to be outside and shop in an open air market setting. Social distancing and a scaled back version of the market were put into place. Many felt this was a sense of freedom and ready to get back to a more normal feeling of living. We interviewed numer...

We talk about the how the City of Tehachapi is looking to open its economy and the request made by council to support local control of its economy. Key Budge, Corey Costelloe and Greg Garrett recap the recent city council meeting which covered the request made by Mayor Wiggins and council. Also we talk about the Tehachapi Farmer's Market opening to the public, and a couple of new construction proj...

We talk to Andrew Norton from the City of Tehachapi's Engineering Department about new and ongoing construction projects. We cover new cycling improvements, rail corridor safety for pedestrians among other safety related projects. Key Budge, Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe talk about things occurring in the Tehachapi area with the people involved.

TehachaPod hosts Corey Costelloe and Key Budge had a conversation with Tehachapi Unified School District Superintendent Stacey Larson-Everson about education during the Covid-19 crisis. She talks about meal programs, distance learning, chrome books, wifi accessibility for students plus what may be ahead for students this year and next.

California State Senator Shannon Grove talked to Key Budge and Corey Costelloe about the coronavirus impact in Kern County. Can California look at opening its economy and getting people back to work. How the COVID-19 crisis has forced changes in how government operates and the resources that are available to small businesses, individuals and veterans. Special thanks to KUZZ's Lauren Carter for her...

We talk to two local faith leaders in Tehachapi about the coronavirus and how local churches are going to the virtual church. Christ Frost from Mountain Bible Church and Mike Safford from Tehachapi Mountain Vineyard Church join Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe and Key Budge to talk about the changes that are made during times of crisis and finding the positives. Email questions or ideas for show topi...

TehachaPod invites Veronica Wilson from the Kern County Public LIbrary - Tehachapi Branch to join us and talk about online and virtual activities for the family during the coronavirus crisis. Corey Costelloe and Key Budge have a conversation with Veronica about how the library is adjusting to the coronavirus and still being able to offer virtual programs for the family. www. KernCountyLibrary.org...

Assemblyman Vince Fong from California's 34th District representing Kern County discusses the COVID-19 crisis in California.  Assemblyman Fong joins the TehachaPod crew (Greg, Corey & Key) for a conversation about the things he is seeing and working on regarding the coronavirus crisis from the legislature. We ask about Kern County and Tehachapi and have an informative discussion. California is loo...

TehachaPod has three hosts (Key Budge, Corey Costelloe and Greg Garrett) who talk Tehachapi. On this podcast we talk about the massive amounts of information regarding the coronavirus and its impact globally and how do we validate the information and what information do we share. We talk to Megan Person, Director of Countywide Communications for the County of Kern and to Jessica Harrington, KERO 2...

We (Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe and Key Budge) talk about things we as a community can do to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Matt Constantine the Director of Kern County Public Health Services has a conversation with Greg. Tehachapi Council-member Christina Scrivner talks about the importance of donating blood. Corey explores the long and short term economic impacts the COVID-19 crisis ca...

TehachaPod 5 talks about the coronavirus and how it is impacting Tehachapi as a community. Key Budge, Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe have their conversation from three different locations using social distancing. They talk to Jeff Lingerfelt from Tehachapi Valley Adventist Health and with KCFD's Andrew Freeborn. We talk about the adjustments made dealing with the new recommendations asked of eve...