TehachaPod
398 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -The official award winning podcast for the City of Tehachapi, California. Our municipal government podcast covers the issues, topics, history, lifestyle and happenings in Tehachapi. Hosted by Community Engagement Manager Key Budge, General Services Director Ashley Whitmore, Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe, & City Manager Greg Garrett. This show features interviews and highlights of community events, meetings and other interactions that impact Tehachapi. TehachaPod has received several awards for Government Special Episode and Individual Episodes by a Government Agency.
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Episodes
Kern Economic Summit 2024 with Richard Chapman
May 08, 2024 23:28 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBRichard Chapman, CEO and President of the Kern Economic Development Corporation joins Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe, and Key Budge to discuss the upcoming Kern County Economic Summit televised onMay 11 on KGET.com and KGET channel 17. We talk about opportunities in East Kern County for businesses, people seeking employment, and the direction of our economy. Richard shares some of the things to look forward to that will be featured in this years Economic Summit.
Tehachapi Council Recap May 2024
May 07, 2024 20:36 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBTime for a quick recap of all business happenings at our recent Tehachapi City Council meeting in May 2024. Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe, Chief Richard Standridge, and Key Budge talk about Police Week, a new officer sworn in, police officer promotions, new projects and a few other items from the May 6 council meeting. Send your questions, thoughts, and ideas to [email protected].
Chamber Update with featured business, WM
May 06, 2024 14:40 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBClare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and Ashley Cortes with WM join the podcast to discuss the latest Chamber happenings. To learn more, visit the website www.tehachapi.com
Give Big Kern: Support Your Local Nonprofits
May 02, 2024 22:10 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBAaron Faulk, CEO and President of Kern Community Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Give Big Kern fundraiser. Since 2016, Give Big Kern has raised more than $4.2 million for over 150 hardworking nonprofits in Kern County. To learn more and to support our local nonprofits involved in the fundraiser, visit www.givebigkern.org
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: May 2, 2024
May 02, 2024 17:48 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi shares the upcoming events and activities at our wineries and breweries and all around town for this weekend and through the month of May. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024 21:46 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi shares the upcoming activities and events for this weekend and beyond. To stay up-to-date with all of our local wineries, breweries and events, make sure to check out the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
What's New with TVRPD: Women's Fitness with Rodes Phire
April 24, 2024 23:01 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBRodes Phire with Aireena and Sarai Diaz with TVRPD join us today to talk about local fitness and recreational opportunities. Rodes teaches an exciting, free class every Saturday morning at Central Park which involves jumping on trampolines, boxing, and lots of fun. To learn more about the class and to reserve your spot, visit the website: www.aireena.com To check out all the activities and sports offered by TVRPD, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org
Marley's Mutts: A Look at Kern County's Dog Crisis
April 23, 2024 23:27 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBMelissa Brunson Ed.D., Executive Director of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, joins the podcast to tell us more about their dog rescue ranch located here in Tehachapi and how the organization is working with other shelters and rescues in Kern County and beyond to help address Kern County's dog overpopulation. To learn more about how you can support the organization and to purchase tickets for the upcoming Wild West Wagfest, visit the website: www.marleysmutt.org
TehachaPod's Eye on the Capital, April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 20.9 MBTehachaPod's Eye on the Capital is an informative look and state and national legislation and issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this episode, State Senator Shannon Grove doubles down on her battle against child sex trafficking by targeting buyers of victims...but is already facing opposition. Assemblyman Vince Fong secures a key victory in court as he continues his campaign for Congress, the State budget is back in the news prior to the Governor's May revision, a local Assemblywo...
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Tehachapi Wind Festival
April 18, 2024 21:30 - 19 minutes - 27 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more this weekend. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024 14:57 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more this weekend. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
What's New with TVRPD: Free Kids Fishing Day
April 09, 2024 22:53 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBBrenda Gonzalez and Taylor Davis with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District join the podcast to discuss ongoing activities and upcoming events like the Kids Free Day at Brite Lake. To learn more, visit the website, www.tvrpd.org
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 4, 2024
April 04, 2024 23:12 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more as we look ahead to Easter weekend. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Kern County Career and STEM Expo
April 03, 2024 22:07 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBOlivia Franzen, Program Manager for the Kern Economic Development Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Kern County Career and STEM Expo. To learn more about the event and how you can get involved, visit the website: https://kedf.org/career_stem_expo/
Chamber of Commerce Update: with featured business, AES
April 02, 2024 15:28 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBClare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, brings us the latest updates and happenings within the GTEDC. Michael Huynh, Sr. Stakeholders Relations Manager of AES, discusses renewable energy and how AES is growing the industry right here in Kern County. To learn more about the Chamber, visit www.tehachapi.com To learn more about AES, visit www.aes.com
TCTA: Murder on the Orient Express
April 01, 2024 18:04 - 40 minutes - 56 MBDavid Stenstrom, director, and James Carhart, set designer, of the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association's latest production, Murder on the Orient Express, join the podcast to tell us more about the upcoming play. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit the website: https://www.tctaonstage.com/
Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Teresa Ruth
March 29, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBAs we continue our coverage of Women's History Month this March, Mya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist, and Jeanette Pauer, Tehachapi City Councilmember, sit down with Teresa Ruth to learn more about her background and what it means to be one of Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women. Read more about the recognition here: https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/03/16/local-news/city-council-honors-five-extraordinary-women/11937.html
Easter Weekend in Tehachapi, what to do!
March 28, 2024 21:03 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBTrying to decide what to do over the Easter weekend in Tehachapi? Well we have the entire rundown on events and activities on this episode. Clare Scotti from DiscoveryTehachapi.com joins us to share all of the details. Send your thoughts, questions and ideas to [email protected].
In the Know with your TPD: Feat. Senior Officer Jeff Packebush
March 26, 2024 15:56 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBSenior Officer Jeff Packebush joins the podcast to talk about how he came to be a member of the Tehachapi Police Department and discusses the ongoing reorganization of the department. To support our City of Tehachapi and Tehachapi Police Department runners at the Bakersfield Marathon, visit the link: https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/508/Police-Foundation-Bakersfield-Marathon-T
What's New at TVRPD: Fishing Derby
March 26, 2024 14:16 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBTaylor Davis, General Services Supervisor, and Brenda Gonzalez, Recreation Manager discuss the upcoming Fishing Derby at Brite Lake and provide more information on various upcoming events. To learn more, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024 23:10 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more as we look ahead to Easter weekend. To learn more, visit the website www.discovertehachapi.com
Tehachapi City Council Recap: March 18, 2024
March 20, 2024 23:10 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBCity Manager Greg Garrett and Police Chief Richard Standridge join the podcast to recap the March 18, 2024 Tehachapi City Council meeting. Several promotions, recognitions, and the swearing-in of police personnel took place at Monday's meeting. To learn more, view the full agenda on our website, www.liveuptehachapi.com
Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Lindsay Villalpondo
March 15, 2024 00:17 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBThe City of Tehachapi kicked off a new program to honor Women's History Month in 2024. Five wonderful individuals were selected out of nearly 70 nominations to receive the Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition. In this episode of Tehachapod, we learn more about one of those extraordinary women -- Lindsay Villalpondo. Lindsay shares about her background, how she balances her roles as a mom, wife, real estate agent, volunteer and more, and her advice to other young mothers striving to ex...
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: St. Patrick's Day Weekend!
March 14, 2024 22:55 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more for St. Patrick's Day. To learn more, visit the website www.discovertehachapi.com
What's New with TVRPD: 'Spring into Action'
March 12, 2024 23:18 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBIn today's episode, Brenda Gonzalez, Recreation Manager, and Sarai Diaz, Marketing and Recreation Specialist, discuss the latest happenings at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. To sign up for the "Spring into Action" program, visit the website: https://www.tvrpd.org/spring-into-action
Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Claudia Baker
March 08, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBThe City of Tehachapi kicked off a new program to honor Women's History Month in 2024. Five wonderful individuals were selected out of nearly 70 nominations to receive the Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition. In this episode of Tehachapod, we learn more about one of those extraordinary women -- Claudia Baker. Claudia shares about her background, how she came to be the owner of The Loop Newspaper, and her advice for other entrepreneurial women. To learn more about Claudia, visit www.t...
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: March 7, 2024
March 07, 2024 22:11 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share this weekend's events and activities in Tehachapi. To learn more, visit the website www.discovertehachapi.com
Tehachapi City Council Recap: March 4, 2024
March 06, 2024 23:57 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBWe discuss the happenings at the March 4, 2024 Tehachapi City Council Meeting. The five recipients of Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women were recognized, a new sidewalk project is in the works, and the city budget received a clean audit report. For more details, find the full agenda and minutes on our website www.liveuptehachapi.com
Eye on the Capital-March 1, 2024
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 23.6 MBThe State budget process has started, how is the Governor planning on addressing an estimated $68 Billion shortfall, wait he says $38 Billion...and now the deficit is projected at $73 Billion. Find out the game plan from the Governor as the process begins. Details on the 20th Congressional Seat primary AND special election, happening almost simultaneuosly. Confused? Many are, we attempt to break it down. Plus, with the State Legislature in session over 2100 bills have been introduced, an...
Chamber of Commerce Update: Markos D1 Hair Salon
February 28, 2024 21:43 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBMarkos Hernandez, owner of Markos D1 Hair Salon located at 113 Green Street in downtown Tehachapi, joins the podcast to discuss his career and the recent grand opening of his salon.
In the Know with your Tehachapi Police Department: Feat. Chief Richard Standridge
February 27, 2024 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBChief Richard Standridge joins the podcast to discuss the Tehachapi Police Department's efforts to address and prevent retail theft at our local businesses. For more information, visit our website: https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/481/Police-Department
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Feb. 22, 2024
February 22, 2024 23:09 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share this weekend's events and activities in Tehachapi. To learn more, visit the website www.discovertehachapi.com
Keeping up with FOTD
February 21, 2024 19:31 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBDiana Buerge, President of the Friends of the Depot Board, and Dixie Coutant, Tehachapi Depot Museum Curator, join the podcast to share an inside look at how the museum is run and maintained. If you are interested in visiting, donating to, or volunteering for the Depot Museum, visit the website: https://www.tehachapidepot.com/
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update
February 15, 2024 20:25 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBA look at the list of events for the weekend of Feb. 16, 2024, with Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com
What's New at TVRPD
February 13, 2024 23:39 - 51 minutes - 70 MBBrenda Gonzalez, Recreation Manager, and Sarai Diaz, Recreation Specialist, join the podcast to share the latest news and upcoming events from the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District. To learn more about recreational opportunities, events, and TVRPD facilities, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Valentine's AND Superbowl Weekend
February 08, 2024 22:36 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIf you're looking for something to do with with date for Valentine's Day, looking to watch the big game, or both, there is plenty to do this weekend in Tehachapi. To learn more about what's happening locally, visit www.discovertehachapi.com
Tehachapi City Council Recap: Monday, February 5, 2024
February 06, 2024 23:37 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBGreg Garrett, Key Budge, and Mya Acosta discuss the lastest developments from the February 5, 2024 Tehachapi City Council Meeting. From the approval of new pickleball courts to recognizing the Public Works Department for 1,000 days of no lost time incidents, there was plenty of interesting topics from the meeting. To learn more and to find council agendas, visit our website: www.liveuptehachapi.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Kicking off some February Fun
February 01, 2024 23:41 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins us to discuss the upcoming events and activities for the weekend of February 1. With a rainy, chilly weekend ahead of us, our wineries and breweries are equipped for some cozy, indoor fun. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com
Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Update: Rancho Raviri Almonds & Gifts
January 30, 2024 23:51 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBClare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, explains some of the upcoming programs and events available to chamber members in the new year. She also provides an in-depth tour of the upcoming Tehachapi Wine Walk set for Feb. 10. Lee Barron with Rancho Raviri Almonds & Gifts talks about his company's history and how they are participating in the Wine Walk as the Chocolate Sponsor. To purchase tickets to the Wine Walk, visit the website: https://discoverte...
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Looking ahead to Valentine's Day
January 25, 2024 18:47 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this Weekend Activity Update, we take a look at the different events and activities happening on the weekend of January 25, 2024. To learn more and to purchase tickets to the Wine Walk, visit www.discovertehachapi.com
Growing the local music scene with Fiddler's Crossing
January 24, 2024 18:05 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBDebby Hand and Peter Cutler join us to discuss the grand re-opening of Fiddler's Crossing, music lessons available at Mountain Music, and how the TPOPS Orchestra has grown over the past few years. To learn more, visit www.fiddlerscrossing.com or www.tehachapimountainmusic.com
In the Know with your Tehachapi Police Department: Sergeant James Clark
January 23, 2024 17:32 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of In the Know with your Tehachapi Police Department, Sergeant James Clark shares how he came to be a member of TPD and his experience in working at different law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California. To support the TPD and City staff participating in the Bakersfield Marathon and to donate to the fundraiser for the Tehachapi Police Foundation, visit the website: https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/508/Police-Foundation-Bakersfield-Marathon-T Funds raised thr...
Living Local with the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors
January 20, 2024 12:23 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBIn this episode of Tehachapod, Christy Rabe, broker with Platinum Realty Group, Chris Morales, agent with Platinum Realty Group, and Adonae Faris, broker with RE/MAX, discuss the importance of hiring a local real estate agent when considering buying and selling homes in the greater Tehachapi area. For more information, visit https://adonaefaris.remax.com/ or https://yourplatinumrealtygroup.com/
Tehachapi Talks: Week of Jan. 18, 2024
January 19, 2024 12:15 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBCity Manager Greg Garrett recaps the January 16, 2024 Tehachapi City Council Meeting and explains some of the important projects that were recently approved. For more details on the projects, visit our website, www.liveuptehachapi.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Rainy Weekend Fun
January 18, 2024 22:58 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBRain or shine, our breweries, wineries, and local organizations have plenty to offer this weekend. Mya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Tehachapi, and Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, discuss the happenings for the weekend of January 18, 2024. To learn more about Discover Tehachapi, visit: www.discovertehachapi.com
2024 TCTA Preview with Chris Morales
January 13, 2024 13:30 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBIn this episode of Tehachapod, we sit down with Chris Morales, Executive Producer of the Tehachapi Community Theater Association about the upcoming shows for the year and how community members can get involved with the organization and utilize the Beekay Theatre. For more information, visit www.tctonstage.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Cheers to the New Year!
January 11, 2024 23:32 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBMya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Tehachapi, and Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, ring in the new year by discussing the events happening for the weekend of Jan. 11. Our breweries and wineries are bustling with entertainment and we look forward to the exciting return of the Wine Walks on Feb. 10. To learn more about Discover Tehachapi, visit: www.discovertehachapi.com
Kicking off 2024 with the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce
December 26, 2023 20:31 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBWe talk with Clare Scotti from the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, recap 2023 and tease what to expect in 2024. The calendar is already beginning to fill up with special events being planned both for the community and local businesses. Clare talks about the success of the gift card program and explains how it will continue year round to support local Tehachapi based businesses. We talk about the upcoming Citizen of the Year, Large and Small Business of the Year and Non Profit of the Y...
In the Know with your Tehachapi Police Department: Feat. Sergeant Justin Ruppert
December 23, 2023 13:06 - 29 minutes - 40 MBTehachapod's recurring segment featuring members of the Tehachapi Police Department continues with Sergeant Justin Ruppert. Sergeant Ruppert has served on the Tehachapi Police Department for a year and a half and shares his experience in becoming an active community member. For more information on the Tehachapi Police Department, visit https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/481/Police-Department
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Looking to Christmas and New Year's Eve!
December 21, 2023 19:32 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBMya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Tehachapi, and Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, discuss the events happening for the weekend of Dec. 21. Make sure to stock up on your favorite local wines before some locations take a break after the new year, and visit the breweries for some fun events! To learn more about Discover Tehachapi, visit: www.discovertehachapi.com