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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State of California Announces Partial Closure of CCI in Tehachapi
December 07, 2022 23:52 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBOn Dec 6, the California Department Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced the full closing of the California City Correctional Facility and the partial closing of Tehachapi's California Correctional Institute (CCI). We have a frank discussion about the closing and what it means to local families, businesses and to the City of Tehachapi. The impact following last years closure of another CCI facility has both short and long term economic impact to the region of East Kern County and sp...
Tehachapi city update early December 2022
December 07, 2022 00:30 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBGreg Garrett, Ashley Whitmore and Key Budge talk about several things that have taken place in the recent days inthe City of Tehachapi including a city council meeting and Christmas themed event in downtown. Jay Schlosser, the Development Services Director had several items on the recent council agenda, we talk about those projects and what they mean to the community. We also talk about the recent Tehachapi Hometown Christmas and the feedback we are receiving from the event. Ashley talks abo...
"A Christmas Story" now at the BeeKay Theatre a Chat with TCTA's Chris Morales
December 01, 2022 23:05 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBChris Morales is the Executive Producer of TCTA and she comes in to talk to us about the December run of "A Christmas Story". The run is the first three weeks of December at the BeeKay Theatre. You can purchase tickets at www.TCTOnStage.com. She talks about how this version includes all of the movies highlights and yet has a different perspective to make it new and special. Send your show questions and comments to [email protected].
Tehachapi Wine & Brew Entertainment Update to Kickoff December
December 01, 2022 22:57 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi joins us and shares all of the details from this weekends winery & brewery entertainment and food choices. You can follow Discover Tehachapi www.DiscoverTehachapi.com. Send your show questions and thoughts to [email protected].
Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Update December 2022
November 29, 2022 21:17 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBJeanette Pauer from the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about upcoming events in Tehachapi the chamber is involved with. Jeanette talks about some new businesses in Tehachapi and what they offer. We also talk about the Tehachapi Christmas Parade hosted by the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and the day long list of events on Dec. 3rd. We also cover the future direction the chamber is going and how they want to promote small businesses and find ways to help them thrive in...
Tehachapi Thanksgiving Weekend Brewery & Winery Entertainment Guide
November 23, 2022 23:22 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi has all of the information on who is open, who is performing and what food will be served over the Thanksgiving weekend at Tehachapi area breweries and wineries. She also found a few more interesting things you can do over the holiday weekend without having to go to far. www.DiscoverTehachapi.com Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].
Tehachapi Hometown Christmas Lineup for Dec 3
November 22, 2022 22:55 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBAshley, Corey, Greg & Key talk about the Tehachapi Hometown Christmas event on Saturday December 3. They actually cover all of the events taking place on the 3rd starting at 8 am and ending at 9pm in Tehachapi. There are numerous family geared, Christmas themed events to enjoy. The City of Tehachapi will close Green Street between Tehachapi Bl to F Street as we do for Farmer's Market to host the Tehachapi Hometown Christmas. Local businesses and non profits groups will be out hosting Christm...
Tehachapi Entertainment Guide Nov 17-23
November 17, 2022 23:59 - 5 minutes - 7.82 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi shares all the details on what is happening at our local wineries, breweries, and throughout Tehachapi this week.
Veterans Day Weekend Tehachapi Entertainment Guide
November 10, 2022 23:17 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBWe get you up todate on all activities and entertainment events in the tehachapi area for the Veterans Day weekend. Clare Scotti from www.DicoverTehachapi.com has gathered all of the information from the businesses, wineries, and breweries in Tehachapi. She will tell you what artist and what type of food will be at each location. We also talk about the Veterans Day celebration at Central Park and the upcoming Tehachapi Hometown Christmas event on Dec. 3. Send your questions and thoughts to M...
Tehachapi Update - Asphalt - Special Christmas Event - Warrior Football & More
November 08, 2022 23:15 - 38 minutes - 53 MBGreg, Corey and Key get together and recap the recent Tehachapi City Council meeting. We cover new asphalt rehabilitation project, water infrastructure repairs, a new special Christmas related event in downtown, and even talk about Tehachapi High School Mountain Playoff Football and a lot more. Send your questions, thoughts and ideas to [email protected].
Tehachapi Entertainment Guide Nov 3-10
November 03, 2022 21:58 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi shares all the details on what is happening in our wineries and breweries and a few other places around Tehachapi. Clare talks to these business owners to get the details so we know how to plan our weekends for food, wine, beer and music. Send your show questions and thoughts to [email protected].
Veterans Day Celebration in Tehachapi Nov 11
October 31, 2022 23:12 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBKevin Davey the Commander from American Legion Post 221 in Tehachapi stops by to tell us about what will happening at Central Park on Veterans Day. He explains how this will be a family event with activities for the kids, and a ceremony to honor our veterans. Central Park in Tehachapi, Friday Nov. 11, 10 Am - 2 PM, all are invited. Send your questions to [email protected].
T-Town Tonight Show coming to the BeeKay Theatre
October 27, 2022 22:45 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBChris Morales is hosting the upcoming T-Town Tonight Show on Saturday Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM & Sunday Nov. 13 at 2 PM at the BeeKay Theatre. The T-Town Tonight Show will feature live music from local performers, dancers, comedians, and a lot more. Chris promises this to be a fun entertaining show that will help raise money for the Central California Animal Disaster Team and the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.TCTOnStage.com or at the box office. S...
Tehachapi Halloween Themed Entertainment Guide
October 26, 2022 21:58 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi has done the research and is going to share all of you trick or treat locations and things for adults to do at our wineries and breweries beginning Oct 26 and going through Halloween. To get more information on wine and brewery experiences go to www.DiscoverTehachapi.com. Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].
Tehachapi Entertainment Update Oct 20 - 27
October 20, 2022 20:45 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBJeanette Pauer discusses upcoming events in and around Tehachapi.
CASA Superhero Run Oct 29 - Maddie Janssen shares the details
October 19, 2022 21:38 - 21 minutes - 30 MBMaddie Janssen stops by to tell us about the upcoming Superhero 2K, 5K, & 10K fundraiser runs coming up at Riverwalk in Bakersfield on Saturday October 29. You can participate in their virtual run event if you can't make it down. All funds raised stay in Kern County to help children in foster care. CASA is Court Appointed Special Advocates and they are looking for volunteers in the east Kern County area including Tehachapi. Get more details at www.KernCASA.org. Send your questions to Media@T...
Tehachapi Entertainment Update Oct 13-16
October 13, 2022 21:25 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBIts the weekly Tehachapi entertainment update featuring Discover Tehachapi's Clare Scotti. She has gathered all of the latest information on what is happening at our local winery and brewery businesses plus she has some interesting community events to make us aware of also. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].
Tehachapi Entertainment Update Oct 6-9
October 06, 2022 18:47 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIts the weekly Tehachapi entertainment update featuring Discover Tehachapi's Clare Scotti. She has gathered all of the latest information on what is happening at our local winery and brewery businesses plus she has some interesting community events to make us aware of also. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].
More Asphalt on Tehachapi City Roads
October 04, 2022 22:50 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBDon Marsh from our Public Works Department tells us about the additional asphalt that will be done in the coming days that was approved by city council this week. Don tells us how it came to be and that we saved money to add it on to a project under way. We also talk about three new police officers being sworn in at the recent council meeting and share a few other city updates. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].
Bike Safety in Tehachapi
October 04, 2022 18:05 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBWe talk about both bike and vehicle safety in the Tehachapi area with Asha Chandy from Bike Bakersfield. Asha is with Bike Bakersfield and she is working with other organizations in Kern county to help spread bike safety throughout the county. She and members of her team also recently helped in a bike safety rodeo at the Tehachapi Police Department. We talk about things both cyclists and drivers should think about while sharing the roadways. For more information on Bike Bakersfield go to www...
Tehachapi Entertainment Update Wineries & Breweries Sep 29 to Oct 2
September 29, 2022 21:55 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi has all the updated details of what entertainment and what food vendors will be featured throughout Tehachapi. She also gathered the latest information on events in and around town. She updates us every week. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].
Tehachapi Philanthropy Event
September 28, 2022 23:25 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBWe talk to Aaron Falk, Teems Tulfo, and Cristina Camacho from the Kern Community Foundation about a philanthropic event planned for Tehachapi on Thursday Oct. 6 at 5 PM at the Village Co on Green Street/F St. Local non profits are encouraged to attend and talk with other organizations, there will be opportunities to help local Tehachapi based non profits. There will be three presenting groups, F.I.E.L.D., & G.A.T.E. & A.H.T.V. For more information go to www.KernFoundation.org.
Tehachapi Apple Festival Find Out What's Going on
September 26, 2022 22:57 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBWe get a complete rundown on all of the Tehachapi Apple festival events that will take place on Saturday October 15 and Sunday the 16th in Downtown Tehachapi. Linda Carhart who puts it all together every year tells us what to expect this year. More information can be found at www.TehachapiAppleFestival.com. Plus there will be a carnival hosted by the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. Send your show thoughts and ideas to [email protected].
Tehachapi Wine & Brewery Weekend Entertainment Sep 21-25
September 22, 2022 23:33 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBClare Scotti from www.DiscoverTehachapi.com stops by to tell us what the entertainment scene for our Tehachapi Breweries and Vineyards has this weekend. We give you a weekly update of what’s happening in our wine and brewery industry. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected].
ATT Cellular Race Communications & SCE issues in Tehachapi
September 22, 2022 19:11 - 44 minutes - 61 MBWe talk about a few things the community would like answers to. We talk about why there is horrible ATT Cellular, why Race Communications is taking longer to get to some city customers and notification issues with SCE. Jay Schlosser is invited back to directly answer questions we hear from the Tehachapi community about these issues. If you have a question or thought about a future topic send it [email protected].
Tehachapi Winery & Brewery Update September 15-18
September 15, 2022 21:08 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBClare Scotti stops by with the latest information on what is happening in Tehachapi's Wine & Brewery Industry. She has all the food options, entertainment lineups for each location. She also talks about a few other special events to look forward to in the coming days. Send your questions, events and thoughts to [email protected]. You can follow Clare at www.DiscoverTehachapi.com.
Tehachapi Earthquake Documentary Released
September 13, 2022 23:48 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBFilm producer Thom Mills stops by to talk about “4:52 The Tehachapi Earthquake” with the TehachaPod crew. Thom wrote, directed and produced the 20 minute documentary regarding the quake that leveled Tehachapi in 1952. He made the film for the Tehachapi Heritage League and filmed entirely in Tehachapi using local actors for recreations and local crew. Thom tells us about some of the fascinating stories he learned while writing the film. Copies of the movie can be purchased at the Tehachapi...
TCT Presents Baskerville as the Play Season Opens in Tehachapi
September 13, 2022 20:42 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBTCT Director David Stendtrom stops by to talk about the upcoming production of Ken Ludwig's "Baskerville" a Sherlock Holmes Mystery. The play kicks off the upcoming 2022-23 season and is supposed to be a lot of fun according to Stenstrom. He brings a lot of energy during our conversation and promises this play will deliver. Baskerville opens Friday September 23 and runs through October 9th at the BeeKay Theatre in Downtown Tehachapi. Puchase tickets early as preformances have already sold ou...
Tehachapi Wine & Brew Entertainment Update for Sep 8-11
September 08, 2022 23:14 - 10 minutes - 15 MBWant to know what the entertainment selection and special food choices are for the Tehachapi area vineyards, wineries & breweries? Well Clare Scotti from DiscoverTehachapi.com joins TehachaPod with a quick update. All the details are in the podcast. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].
Tehachapi Building Standards Explained
September 08, 2022 23:07 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBJay Schlosser stops by and explains the standards that are set in policy and why it’s important to follow the rule book. Send your questions to [email protected].
Flag Day Ceremony & 9/11 Remembrance Event on September 11
September 01, 2022 22:50 - 16 minutes - 22 MBChuck Schuyler from Tehachapi Boy Scout of America Troop3 stops by to talk about the upcoming September 11 event at the Tehachapi Rodeo Event Center. The Boy Scouts, American Legion Post 221 and several other groups will be holding a Flag Day retirement ceremony and 9/11 Remembrance event open to the public. The groups have collected more than 1,500 flags that are in need of retirement. Chuck explains the Boy Scouts, local Veterans and First Responders will be on hand to work together to hon...
Tehachapi Vineyard & Brewery Entertainment Updates for Labor Day Weekend
September 01, 2022 21:45 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBLabor Day weekend is upon us, but Summer is not over, Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi shares all the updates for entertainment and special food at the local Tehachapi Breweries and Wine Tasting Vineyards. Clare gathers all the details to make it easy on you to make plans in Tehachapi. Discover Tehachapi is on Facebook and Instagram or check out their website www.DiscoverTehachapi.com. Send your show questions and comments to [email protected].
Weekend Entertainment Update Tehachapi Breweries & Wineries
August 25, 2022 21:43 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi stops by with an update on the entertainment scene for our Tehachapi wineries and breweries. She also has all the special food options available to go along with the entertainment. Clare joins us weekly for up to date details on the artists performing in our community. Follow Discover Tehachapi. Send your questions and show thoughts to [email protected].
Updates on Tehachapi Projects & Breaking News on a Dangerous Stretch of Hwy 202
August 24, 2022 21:18 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBWe get a chance to talk to Jay Schlosser from our Development Services Department at the City of Tehachapi. Jay gives us some breaking news on a safety improvement project for a dangerous stretch of Hwy 202. He shares information on several projects wrapping up and about to start around town. Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].
Farmer's Market Wrap Up and Introducing Ashley Whitmore as a TehachaPod Host
August 22, 2022 18:05 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBAshley Whitmore is joining the TehachaPod team as a host, joining Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe and Key Budge. Ashley who manages several areas within the City of Tehachapi shares some of her experiences throughout her career. We also talk about the Tehachapi Farmer's Market, review some of the highlights and what to look forward to next year. The Tehachapi Farmer's Market wraps up on Thursday August 25 this year. If you have a show idea, thought or have a question please send them via email...
Mountain Festival Winery & Brewery Updates for Tehachapi
August 18, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBClare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi stops by to share what is happening at Tehachapi Mountain Festival, all of our Breweries, Wineries, and Wine Tasting Room. She tells us where the entertainment will be and what type of food will be served at the venues. This is a weekly update with information Clare gathers for us to find in one place. Follow @DiscoverTehachapi on Facebook and Instagram. Send your show questions, thoughts and ideas to [email protected].
New Asphalt for City of Tehachapi Roads & Water Line Replacement
August 17, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWe talk to Public Works Director Don Marsh regarding a couple of projects presented to the Tehachapi City Council recently. He explains why a water line replacement project originally budgeted for next year has been moved up to being done in the coming weeks and months. Don explains why the City of Tehachapi is able to move so quickly due to planning for future needs. We also talk about new asphalt for city roads in and how the Public Works Department plans for maintenance, rehabilitation an...
Tehachapi Wine Beer Cheers Entertainment Events Update Aug 11
August 11, 2022 21:23 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBDiscover 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 the local wine makers. Follow Discover Tehachapi on Facebook and Instagram and at www.DiscoverTeh...
City of Tehachapi Local Sales Tax Measure Q & A
August 09, 2022 23:12 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBOn 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 informed decision regarding the sales tax measure in the City of Tehachapi. https://www.liveuptehacha...
August 4th Wine and Brew Update
August 04, 2022 20:54 - 7 minutes - 9.74 MBClare 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.
July 28th Wine/Brew Weekend Happenings Preview
July 28, 2022 20:42 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBClare 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.
Getting to Know Tehachapi's Maddie Janssen, KGET Sunrise News Anchor
July 27, 2022 23:12 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBMaddie 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 weekdays from 5-7 AM. Send your questions to [email protected]. https://www.iheart.co...
Tehachapi Mountain Festival Schedule of Activities
July 26, 2022 17:57 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBJeanette 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 vendors and much more. More information can be found at www.TehachapiMountainFestival.com. Send you...
Tehachapi Wine and Brew Update Weekend of July 22-24
July 21, 2022 20:44 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBClare Scotti of Discover Tehachapi joins us to preview the weekend of events, food and happenings at our local wineries and breweries.
Assemblyman Vince Fong
July 21, 2022 17:13 - 49 minutes - 69.1 MBAssemblyman 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.
Local Control and Essential Services Measure
July 19, 2022 20:48 - 48 minutes - 67 MBGreg 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 mandates coming from Sacramento and recap what a 'yes' or a 'no' vote means on the measure.
Mule & Horse Event coming to Tehachapi
July 18, 2022 21:23 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBJeff 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 participants will be traveling from several western states to participate. If you are interested in partici...
Tehachapi Water Line Project on Cherry Lane
July 15, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBAndrew 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 [email protected].
Tehachapi Weekend Update W/Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi
July 14, 2022 23:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBClare 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 [email protected].
Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra a New Season is Fast Approaching
July 13, 2022 16:47 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBKris 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 our neighbors. TSO is a nonprofit organization that survives through donations both by individua...