TehachaPod

Discover Tehachapi's Clare Scotti joins me in studio to share where all of the special events are taking place in Tehachapi for the next week. She provides a list of all of the entertainment, food and activities at each of Tehachapi's Wineries, and Breweries. She also gets us up to date with Mountain Festival, Cheers to Charity and special exclusive behind the scene wine tasting experiences with t...

On the latest episode of TehachaPod we (Key Budge, Hamed Jones & Corey Costelloe) talk about questions that have come from the community regarding the proposed City of Tehachapi Local Control Essential Services Sales Tax Measure. After seeing there is some confusion regarding multiple proposed initiatives in Kern County we thought we would share where to find information so you can make an informe...

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi joins Ashley Whitmore for a preview of the upcoming weekend and a few events you might want to pre-register for.

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi joins Corey Costelloe to preview the busy upcoming weekend in Tehachapi that includes vineyard and brewery happenings, local events, theatre and more. 

Maddie Janssen, morning news anchor for KGET channel 17 came into the TehachaPod Studio to talk to us about her journey through journalism, the constant evolving news cycle and the many ways information is being delivered to the consumer. Maddie shares her personal story about moving to Tehachapi with her family and being part of this community. You can watch Maddie on the KGET 17 News at Sunrise...

Jeanette Pauer from the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk to us about the 59th Annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival and also the upcoming activities and events in Tehachapi for August. The Tehachapi Mountain Festival is the 3rd Weekend every August which includes the Mountain Festival Rodeo, live music, Thunder on the Mountain Car Show, Makers Market, Craft Fair, beer garden, food vendo...

Clare Scotti of Discover Tehachapi joins us to preview the weekend of events, food and happenings at our local wineries and breweries. 

Assemblyman Vince Fong of California's 32nd Assembly District joins us in studio to discuss some of the major issues he is dealing with in Sacramento including the budget, infrastructure investments, his criticism of the California High Speed Rail Authority and much more. Assemblyman Fong's district includes the City of Tehachapi and many surrounding communities.

Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe and Hamed Jones recap the July 18th City Council meeting and the unanimous decision to place the 'Local Control and Essential Services Measure' on the November 2022 ballot. We hear from local community members about their desire for the public to be able to cast the vote, hear the council's opinion about the desire for local control, independent from the unfunded mand...

Jeff Kermode from the Bear Valley Buckaroos stops by to talk about the August 5,6, & 7 Mule and Horse Show coming to Tehachapi. The event will be held in the Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center and is a spectator friendly event. Jeff tells us this is the second largest mule show in California behind the Bishop Mule Days. This weekend of equine competition is nationally sanctioned and participant...

Andrew Norton from our Development Services Department explains what the construction project on Cherry Lane between Tucker and Hickory is and how long it will be under construction. Andrew shares his expertise on the project, he explains the planning efforts and why the road is a full closure during working hours and how it is saving money. Send your questions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com . 

Clare Scotti stops in to tell us what the food and entertainment lineups will be at Tehachapi wineries and breweries. Clare is the owner operator of Discover Tehachapi Tours and she researches all of the information provided each week. Its a quick conversation to keep you up to date for the upcoming weekend. www. DiscoverTehachapi.com Send your events, show thoughts, ideas to Media@TehachapiCityHa...

Kris Duke joins us to talk about the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra (TSO). She tells us about the history of TSO, and what we can expect in the upcoming season for the orchestra and choir. Kris is a long time Tehachapi resident and finds joy being part of the symphonic group. The concerts are free to the public and she encourages the community to come out and experience classical music performed by...

Michele and Mike Dorner, owners, operators and wine makers of the family business known as Dorner Family Vineyards come in talk to us about their journey as Tehachapi's first winery. Yes Dorner Family Vineyard is the first winery in Tehachapi as they make their wine in their facility. They explain the difference between a winery and a wine tasting room. They talk about their working relationship w...

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi has all of the food and entertainment updates for our Tehachapi wineries and Breweries. Each week she gets the information on the activities for the upcoming weekend. More information can be found at www. DiscoverTehachapi.com and on their Facebook & Instagram page as well. Send your questions and thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com . 

Gale Caldwell from the Tehachapi Valley Arts Association & Gallery N Gifts on Tehachapi Bl & Green Street came by to talk about First Friday's in Downtown Tehachapi, Chalk on the Walk, the Photo Contest, and the Makers Markets. Gale shares a glimpse into the behind the scenes look into the work of 33 Tehachapi artists that make up TVAA & Gallery N Gifts. Money raised by TVAA provides local scholar...

July 4th entertainment update for the holiday weekend in Tehachapi. Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi Beer & Wine Tours gets us up to date on all of the Winery and Brewery entertainment and food lineups. Key Budge gives you the 4th of July activity lineup. Send your thoughts and questions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com . 

Nick Tanaka, one of the hosts (Josh Crisalli being the other host) of the new "In The Loop" podcast from the Loop Community Newspaper stops by to talk about what they are doing. Nick shares how the new weekly podcast (new episodes every Monday) came to be and what they are trying to do with the show. "In The Loop" is set up as a news format show featuring upcoming stories the Loop Newspaper will f...

Jeanette Pauer from the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce tells us about the special events coming up including the 4th of July & Mountain Festival. We cover a lot of events coming up throughout the summer. The 4th of July and Mountain festival are two of the biggest events that occur annually in Tehachapi. Jeanette tells us what to expect. Send your events for us to talk about and questions to Media@...

We get a chance to talk to two puppy raisers for Canine Companions from Tehachapi. Chris Estes and Madysen Rail stop by with their puppies in training Mathew and Waldo VI. Chris and Madysen volunteer their time along with their families raising puppies that will become service dogs for people with various needs and disabilities. Chris and Madysen share stories of how these dogs once they have comp...

4th of July in Tehachapi is going to be busy starting at 6 AM until the conclussion of the fireworks show at 9:30 PM. We talk about the activites on the 4th of July and the role Alta One Federal Credit Union has in the event. Stephanie Sievers the CEO of Alta One Federal Credit Union comes into the TehachaPod studio to announce some services and location for Alta One FCU. Alta One FCU is one of th...

Clare Scotti from @DiscoverTehachapi shares an update on all of the Tehachapi entertainment coming up in the next few days at our wineries, tasting rooms and breweries. Clare comes in to give us a weekly update on all of the happenings around our community. Send your questions, thoughts and list of events to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com . 

Warden Brian Cates and Lt. Eric Barthelmes join us on TehachaPod to talk about some rehabilitative programs for inmates they brought to CCI (California Correctional Institution) in Tehachapi that have not been done elsewhere in the prison system. They also talk to us about way the inmates are able to use their own money to buy things from local businesses and donate to local Tehachapi charities. I...

On July 21 1952, Tehachapi endured a 7.3 & 7.5 earthquake leveling much of the downtown area killing twelve people and many more were injured. Jon Hammond local reporter and writer has interviewed numerous people who lived through the 52 quake. He tells some of the stories including memories from family members. Jon has an incredible style and way he tells a story. If you have read his stories in...

Discover Tehachapi's Clare Scotti stops in for a weekly update on all entertainment and happenings at our local breweries and wineries. Clare talks about who is performing on each day at each of the Tehachapi venues. If you have an event you would like us to talk about send it to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com .