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Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, recaps the successful Thunder on the Mountain event and shares a look at what's to come for the month of October. Plus, Healthy Hippie owners Kim Durham-Ashton and Thorn Ashton join the podcast to discuss their business's new location in downtown Tehachapi and the exciting events they have coming up. To learn more about...

Water talk from the recently aired KERN Radio morning show. We talk about Tehachapi's water resources, how it is delivered, and the role the State Water Project (SWP) (that all Tehachapi property owners pay for) and how it plays in our drinking water, who gets almost all of it and they don't even own property in Tehachapi. Stay tuned to TehachaPod as we will be launching a new series of podcasts o...

Take a listen to this brief update on what's happening around town this weekend. Any questions or comments, email us at media@tehachapicityhall.com

Take a listen to hear about what is all happening around Tehachapi this weekend! If you have a question or comment, email us: media@tehachapicityhall.com.

See what events are in store for Tehachapi this weekend! If you have a question or comment, email us: media@tehachapicityhall.com

Take a listen to our latest Weekend Activity Update to learn more about what events and activities are happening around town! Keep up-to-date with City happenings on our social media, @CityofTehachapi on all platforms.

The Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update has a new look -- quite literally -- as we've added a visual component to our weekly segment discussing the events and activities happening in town! Watch the episode on our YouTube or social media for a more engaging experience, or listen to the audio version right here.  Community Engagement Specialists Mya Acosta and Bailey Damian preview the events planned...

In this Chamber Update, we speak with Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce about the turnout of Mountain Festival and details on what's to come for the month of September. Clare also joins us from the perspective of a local business owner; her husband and business partner Chris Scotti discusses the couple's new business venture, The Bee's Landing. To learn...

This recording may sound a little different, and that's because we recorded it on-location at House of Wax Vinyl! If you want a peak of the new storefront and to watch the video version of this episode, head to our YouTube or social media pages. Otherwise, tune in as usual to learn about House of Wax's upcoming concert series and the other fun things offered at the shop. To learn more, visit www.h...

It's Labor Day Weekend! Take a listen to this brief update on what's happening around town this weekend. Any questions or comments, email us at media@tehachapicityhall.com

This episode is a recording from a live radio show we hosted at News Talk 96.1 FM & 1180 AM KERN in Bakersfield on Wednesday August 27. KERN radio asked the City of Tehachapi TehachaPod crew to host the morning show for 3 hours while morning host Scott Cox was on vacation. Key Budge, Corey Costelloe, and Mya Acosta hosted the three hours and featured guests Greg Garrett, Don Marsh, and Richard Sta...

Find out what's happening in Tehachapi this weekend! Are you taking a breather after the busy Mountain Fest weekend or are you looking to keep the fun going? There's still plenty to do in Tehachapi over the next week. If you have a question or comment, email us: media@tehachapicityhall.com

The Sound of Music takes the stage at the Beekay Theatre this week! Director Chris Morales and cast members Jamie Uhtoff (Maria) and Ben Baldassarre (Captain Von Trapp) join us to share behind-the-scenes stories from this beloved production. Learn more about the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association and grab your tickets at www.tctaonstage.com

TehachaPod's 'Eye on the Capitol' is an informative look at State and National issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this episode, we take a look at over 18 bills introduced during this latest State Legislative session to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a result of development opponents weaponizing the process to block commercial and residential developments over th...

It's Mountain Fest Weekend! There is so much to do, it might be difficult to keep track of all the great events and activities. Take a listen to this episode to help plan out the jam-packed weekend. For the full Mountain Fest schedule, visit www.tehachapimountainfestival.com

Lindsay Villalpondo with the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association and Abby and Kai Sturn join us to discuss the upcoming Mountain Festival Rodeo events. Starting Friday evening and running through Sunday afternoon, people can enjoy a wide variety of rodeo events from both PRCA riders and local participants. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit www.tehachapiprorodeo.com  

Connor Long, Operations Manager of Marley's Mutts Ranch Rescue joins us to give an update on what's new at the ranch! Plus, details on the Comedy Unleashed fundraiser event hosted by Westlane Brewing on August 30th. For more information, visit www.marleysmutts.org

August is a busy month filled with so many events and activities! Take a listen to learn about what's on the schedule for the next couple of weekends. If you have any events you'd like us to share, email us at media@tehachapicityhall.com . 

In this episode of Tehachapod, we chat with author Heather Surls about her new book, Beyond the Jordan , a memoir inspired by her 10 years living in Jordan and Israel-Palestine. From Tehachapi to the Middle East, Heather shares stories of the people she met and how their resilience and hospitality shaped her views on faith, place, and purpose. She also reflects on the power of storytelling and rem...

Richard Chapman, Executive Director of the Kern Economic Development Foundation, and Jennifer Van Alstein, Adaptive Networks, join the podcast to discuss the Kern Intern Connections (KIC) program and other opportunities available through the KEDF. Our Community Engagement Intern, Priscilla Calderon, shares her experience with the KIC program and how it connected her with the City of Tehachapi. To...

August is a jam-packed month for the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce as they prepared for the Tehachapi Mountain Festival! Learn more about the Chamber happenings and hear from local photographer and business owner, Liberty Shaub, about her studio. For more information on the Chamber, visit www.tehachapi.com . To check out Liberty's portfolio and to book your next photoshoot, visit www.liber...

Trying to find something to do this weekend? Take a listen to this episode as Bailey Damian gives a preview of the fun events and activities happening around town. To share your event/activity with us, email media@tehachapicityhall.com  

Take a listen to our latest Weekend Activity Update to learn more about what events and activities are happening around town! Keep up-to-date with City happenings on our social media, @CityofTehachapi on all platforms.

Let's take a peek at the busy calendar of events through the remainder of July and into August! With events like the Mountain Festival and Green Street Get Down right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning ahead. Join us as Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi and host Mya Acosta discuss the happenings at our wineries, breweries, and beyond. To learn more, visit www.discovert...

Jenny Lavers, Operations Executive for Adventist Health Central Valley, and Bre Patterson, Director of Nursing at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Hospital, join the podcast to discuss the importance of healthcare access in our mountain community and providing compassionate care to all. To learn more, visit https://www.adventisthealth.org/tehachapi-valley/