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David Stenstrom is directing the next play at the Tehachapi Community Theatre called Moon Over Buffalo. He talks about the strength of the writing, the chemistry between the cast members and how everyone will just come away laughing. He is very proud of all involved in putting the play together and he explains more how others in the community can come out and help with future shows. Moon Over Buff...

Local business owner Tyler Shryock talks business and baseball. Tyler is one of the owners of TKs Pizza in Tehachapi. He talks about how they transformed the business into what it is today and how baseball has played a strong role in his development as a businessman. He shares some of his baseball memories as a CSUB ball player and as minor leaguer in the White Sox organization. He talks about the...

On this Mini-Pod we talk about the $120 million proposed Hwy 58 project and that Caltrans is seeking public input. Caltrans has a deadline of April 28, 2022 for the public comments in this workshop. You can email your comments on this project to Cecillia. Boudreau@dot.ca.gov or D9PublicInfo@dot.ca.gov . Send your show thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com . 

We got a chance to talk to Ashley Sodergren from Make-A-Wish and find out how they impact the lives of children with critical illnesses by granting a wish for them. Ashley represents our area and she told us currently their are five children in Tehachapi that are waiting to have a wish granted. We talk about the positive impact a wish has on the child and family and she says research shows this ca...

Nichole Hamblin from #loveTehachapi stops by the studio to talk about the upcoming events they are working on for Saturday April 23 in Tehachapi. She shares that volunteers from #loveTehachapi will be doing multiple things for the community between 10 AM - Noon & Noon-2 PM and they are looking for additional volunteers to help. One of the things they will be doing is litter removal from various lo...

Trying something new to TehachaPod, a mini-pod(cast). Every once in a while we will give you a short version of the podcast with just some quick updates on events coming up around Tehachapi. On the debut of the Mini-TehachaPod I talk to Jeanette Pauer from the Greater Tehachapi chamber of Commerce and talk about events coming up in the local business, recreation and events calendars from our commu...

We get an update on all of the happenings at the Tehachapi Municipal Airport from manager Ashley Whitmore. She talks about some improvements and maintenance to help with safety. Ashley also talks about events, some new first time events and other reoccuring annual programs. She talks to us about an upcoming STOL event, Short Take Off & Landing competition that is will be hosted at our airport in M...

Aaron Falk the President and CEO of the Kern Coummunity Foundation comes into the TehachaPod studios to talk to us about the upcoming Give Big Kern Day on May 3. He explains how the Kern Community Foundation helps nonprofits throughout the county and several here in Tehachapi. They also provide services to nonprofits to run more efficiently and assist in setting up nonprofits. Aaron talks about th...

Tehachapi Police Department Chief Kent Kroeger came into the Tehachapod studios to talk about some recent arrests, crimes they have been seeing and some crime prevention techniques we should all implement. Chief Kroeger talks about the partnership between the public and the police department and how important it is that we all work together to make Tehachapi safer. He explains how officers work ti...

Richard Chapman from the Kern EDC comes in to talk about the upcoming STEMposium & Career Expo for Kern County on April 1. We talk about opportunities here in Kern County for young people who are exploring career fields. The STEMposium will be on Friday April 1, 9 AM - 1:30 PM at the Career Technical Education Center in Bakersfield. East County opportunities will be presented at the event.  We als...

J.P. Lake, the executive director with B3K Prosperity joins us to talk about the focus on economic opportunities and how they plan to help create 100,000 quality jobs in Kern County. He explains how 90% of job growth in the U.S. is done via small business and we plenty of room for economic growth locally. J.P. is a successful businessman here in Kern County and is spending his time making Kern Cou...

Bob Souza and his wife Patty are the original wine makers dating back more than 20 years ago. They heard no from a lot of so called wine industry experts, that didn't stop them. They planted their award winning wines on their 20 acre Souza Family Vineyards ranch and after more than five years of perserverance they did it. Bob tells the stories, the history and what it means to him to see what the...

Chris Scotti stops in the TehachaPod studios to talk about the new Discover Tehachapi Wine Tour business he and his wife Clare started. He explains the goal is to give the customer an experience as they are taken to three different Tehachapi area wineries for a tasting and experience. Discover Tehachpi works closely with the local wineries to make sure everyone walks away feeling special. www. Dis...

Don Marsh, the Public Works Director joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about road conditions and future projects in the City of Tehachapi. We talk about how the roads are funded, planned, and maintained. His team has invested time into surveying all 163 miles of City of Tehachapi roadways and has put together plans for maintenance and rehabilitation of all roads. Don also talks about communicating...

Denise Montes and Andrew Norton join the TehachaPod crew to talk about a $2.1 million grant awarded for a new park on Valley Bl. Denise explains how the grant writing process works and why its important to get community input. Andrew talks about the engineering and construction on grant related projects. The grant was awarded through the Clean California program managed by Caltrans. We also talk a...

Andi Hicks from the Tehachapi Community Theatre stopped by the TehachaPod studios to talk about all things TCT. The 2022 Community Play Season is ready to start and they need all of us to show support for the upcoming season. Andi explains TCT needs actors, directors, set builders, social media publicity, sponsors, mcommunity memberships and volunteers in all areas. The upcoming season kisks off h...

TehachaPod takes a few minutes to talk about the hard freeze we recntly had and things to do to avoid some headcahes in your home. How you can get real time road and highway updates. We also recently met with Jeanette Pauer who is the new president of the Great er Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. We cover a lot of ground and talk about variety of topics in Tehachapi. Send us your show ideas and comm...

Spring 2022 in Tehachapi includes the annual Fishing Derby at Brite Lake, Easter Egg Hunt, youth and adult sports and possibly pickleball at Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. Corey Torrey the General Manager from TVRPD stops by TehachaPod to talk about all of these things and a few more. You can get more information on activities and events at TVRPD at www. TVRPD.org . Send your ques...

Tehachapi City Council proclaimed February as Safe Surrender baby Awareness Month in Tehachapi. Jana Slagle from the Kern County Department of Human Services joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about the Safe Surrender program and how it works in Kern County.  Jana explains why its important to have this disscussion to help let mothers of new born babies that there are programs to help them and thei...

As we kick off 2022 in Tehachapi we share crime statistics released by our police department, we talk about and nearly completed million dollar project and we talk about a feedback survey for the community. 

Join hosts Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe (still awaiting the return of Key Budge) as we recap the year that was 2021 in Tehachapi. We cover some of the biggest stories, recall some of the top news moments from around the community and those captured right here on this podcast. 

Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe recap the City of Tehachapi's recent participation in the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) Conference. This retail convention lays the groundwork for future business investment in the City. 

TehachaPod got a chance to talk with Robin Parks from the Mountain Lion Foundation about these big cats that call Tehachapi and California home. We get a chance to separate myth and facts about these predators that live in our nearby mountains. Robin explains how we can be better pet owners when we live in rural areas. He also explains how mountain lions truly want nothing to do with humans and ge...

We talk about all of the upcoming Christmas and Holiday activities throughout the greater Tehachapi area. The Christmas Parade is returning this year, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, special Christmas events at the wineries, 12 Days of Christmas Food Drive, Greater Tehachapi Holiday Decorating Contest, American Legion Post 221 and Wreaths Across America for veteran gravesites. We also talk about...

TehachaPod recaps the 15th annual Kern County Energy Summit. All three hosts attended the conference and each brought back a little something that relates to East Kern County and the Tehachapi specifically. The Energy Summit hosted by the Kern Economic Development Council featured experts from several local companies representing solar, wind, fossil fuels and battery storage. We also talk about re...