TehachaPod
416 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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New Organic Waste Cart to be dropped off in Tehachapi
June 15, 2024 20:31 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBWM will begin delivering a new 3rd cart for organic waste to residential customers in the City of Tehachapi beginning Monday June 17. We talk with Ashley Cortes from WM to explain how the new 3rd cart will work and when they will be collected curbside. The 3rd cart for organics is State of California mandated via SB 1383. We explain the why this is happening and what to expect moving forward. Send your questions, thoughts and suggestions to [email protected].
Eye on the Capitol-June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 18.9 MBEye on the Capitol is an informative look at State and National issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this episode, the State budget deadline looms as lawmakers scramble to pass an interim spending plan while the Governor negotiates cuts to address a $27 billion shortfall this coming fiscal year. Plus, we await the decision from the California Supreme Court on a ballot measure funded by California's wealthiest corporations, the U.S. Supreme court is also mulling their opinion on an a...
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Father's Day Weekend
June 13, 2024 18:37 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBClare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, joins us to discuss the upcoming events and activities happening around town for Father's Day weekend. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com
What's new with TVRPD: Sip and Savor
June 13, 2024 00:24 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBSarai Diaz, Recreation Manager of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, joins us to discuss the upcoming Sip and Savor event on Saturday, June 22. To learn more and to purchase your tickets, go to https://www.tvrpd.org/sip-savor-tehachapi-2df9446
TCTA: Best of Broadway to hit the Beekay stage
June 11, 2024 22:25 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBThe Tehachapi Community Theatre Association is excited to present "Best of Broadway" at the Beekay Theatre from June 14 through June 30. Directors Opal and Guy Martin join the podcast to discuss what the audience can expect from the show. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.tctaonstage.com
Canvus: furniture from the wind industry to our community
June 11, 2024 14:36 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBYou might have noticed the unique benches installed around Tehachapi, including at the American Legion Post 221, the TPD Pickleball Courts, and the Visitor Center. Canvus representative Sean Calhoun joins the podcast to discuss the company and how the idea came to create outdoor furniture and public art from retired wind turbine blades. To learn more about Canvus, visit the website: www.gocanvus.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: June 6, 2024
June 06, 2024 15:05 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBClare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, joins the podcast to share the upcoming events and activities happening in Tehachapi throughout June. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com
City Council Recap: June 3, 2024
June 05, 2024 00:22 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBCity Manager Greg Garrett, Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe, and Finance Director Hamed Jones recap the Monday, June 3, 2024, Tehachapi City Council meeting and the special meeting for the presentation of the five-year budget for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 through 2028/29 and 2024/2025. For more information and to find the full agenda, visit www.liveuptehachapi.com
Chamber Update with featured business: AltaOne
June 01, 2024 18:22 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBClare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and John Urbano, Business Development Manager of AltaOne Federal Credit Union, join the podcast to discuss the latest news from the Chamber and to provide some insight on the workings of AltaOne. For more information, visit www.tehachapi.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Closing out May
May 30, 2024 16:57 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi brings us the latest details on events, activities and more happening around town for the weekend of May 30 and beyond. For more information, visit www.discovertehachapi.com
TVAA First Friday Featured Artists: Saida and Cora
May 29, 2024 23:05 - 40 minutes - 55 MBThe Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is hosting its monthly First Friday event on June 7 with the show: “Papercuts and Charcoal Stains - the Art of Cora Sweeney and Saida Woolf." Cora and Saida join us on this episode to discuss their art and experiences attending San Jose State University. To learn more about the First Friday show, visit the website: www.galleryngifts.com
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2024 21:38 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins us to share the upcoming events and activities at our wineries, breweries, and beyond for Memorial Day Weekend. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Friends of the Depot: Upcoming General Membership Meeting
May 22, 2024 18:49 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBDiana Buerge, President of FOTD, Marlon Woodside, Vice President of FOTD, and Bob Alvis, Railroad Historian, join the podcast to discuss the latest happenings within Friends of the Depot and the Tehachapi Depot Museum. To RSVP for the June 11 FOTD meeting, call (661) 823-1100. For more information, visit the website: www.tehachapidepot.com
What's New with TVRPD: Adventure Camp
May 21, 2024 22:43 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBSierra Torres, Adventure Camp Director, and Sarai Diaz with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District join the podcast to discuss TVRPD's summer kids camp -- which is right around the corner! For more information, visit www.tvrpd.org
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: May 16, 2024
May 20, 2024 14:46 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi brings us the latest events and activities in Tehachapi for the upcoming weekend. Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.com
Checking in with Kern County Public Health
May 13, 2024 15:24 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBKey Budge sits down with Kern County Public Health's Lead Epidemiologist Kim Hernandez to learn more about recent health trends in the county and how they relate to Tehachapi. From measles to street vendors, we touch on what you need to know to keep yourself protected and healthy. For more information, visit the website: www.kernpublichealth.com
What's New with TVRPD: Zumba with Kathy Armendariz
May 10, 2024 14:38 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBLooking for a fun way to get your exercise in? Sarai Diaz with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District and local Zumba Instructor Kathy Armendariz join the podcast to discuss fitness classes and activities in Tehachapi. To learn more, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Mother's Day Weekend
May 09, 2024 17:56 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBClare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi brings us the latest events and activities in Tehachapi for the upcoming weekend. Listen to find out way to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day! Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.com
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