TehachaPod
417 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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TextMyGov Launches in Tehachapi
April 08, 2021 15:13 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBTextMyGov is the latest communication tool the City of Tehachapi has added to make it easier for the public to talk to city hall. TextMyGov allows the public to report a non-emergent problem, concern or question to Tehachapi City Hall utilizing keywords via text message. Text Hi to (661) 441-3844 to opt-in and you will receive a greeting, then enter a keyword like pothole, you will then receive the pothole reporting form sent to you via text message. You don't have to go to the website, loca...
High Speed Rail Lowering Quality of Life for Small Towns
April 06, 2021 23:36 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBTehachaPod dives into the High Speed Rail problems that are arising due to the HSR attitude of "we heard your concerns but we don't care". For over a year the City of Tehachapi provided documentation to HSR showing serious problems that will have severe impacts to two neighborhoods and possibly the Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Hospital. The revised EIR documents released this year failed to address the issues pointed out to the High Speed Rail Authority and their attitude when confront...
New Skatepark for TVRPD in Tehachapi
March 31, 2021 15:15 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBCorey Torres and Ashley Krempien explain how the new skatepark is coming together, funding, design, and sponsorship opportunities to help get the project off the rails. TehachaPod also recaps the Small Business Loyalty Program which was designed to reward people for shopping at small businesses in the city of Tehachapi. For more information on the new skatepark or any of the upcoming programs that will be happening this Spring and Summer at TVRPD check out their website at www.TVRPD.org....
Where does Tehachapi's water come from?
March 26, 2021 17:45 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBWe invite in two experts who have a working knowledge on how the Tehachapi area gets its water supply. Don Marsh and Tyler Napier join the TehachaPod crew to talk all things water in Tehachapi. It's important to understand how the City of Tehachapi gets its water supply, maintains its delivery system to the consumer, works with neighboring organizations on responsible pumping and we discuss the quality of our water. To see the annual water quality reports go to our website https://www.liveup...
Tehachapi Businesswoman Donates $1,000 to Small Business Loyalty Program
March 18, 2021 00:30 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBStacey Peel a local Tehachapi realtor donated $1,000 to purchase additional gift cards to support the Tehachapi Small Business Loyalty Program. Stacey learned that the program was so successful that all of the $20 gift cards to local eateries were about to be distributed and she felt she could help the program to continue to benefit the local economy if she made the donation. We talk to her on TehachaPod and learn about her motivation to help the local mom and pop stores. To receive a $20 gi...
#LoveTehachapi set to Clean Up Another Neighborhood
March 17, 2021 00:49 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBNichole Hamblin joins TehachaPod to talk about the April 24 neighborhood clean up project that #LoveTehachapi is doing. The clean up project is all volunteers and is looking for a few additional bodies to help out. The event will help the neighborhood clean up gardens, remove bulky items from their properties, provide a little care and love for a community. #LoveTehachapi has been helping neighborhoods for the past couple of years in Tehachapi and continues to do so with community support. A...
Tehachapi Shines Brightly With Talented Artist
March 11, 2021 23:37 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBKey & Corey talk about some of our small locally owned businesses and the early success of the Small Business Loyalty Program. Key gets a chance to talk with Charisse Rudolph a Tehachapi based artist who work is being featured at Gallery and Gifts in Tehachapi. Charisse uses a bright and vibrant color pallet to draw emotion and detail from her equine paintings. Charisse Rudolph is not only an accomplished artist but also an author of multiple books. But our conversation focuses on the painti...
Behind the scenes of TehachapI City Hall
March 05, 2021 18:39 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBThe TehachaPod crew (Greg, Corey & Key) get together and recap a busy start to 2021. We talk about places a new or upcoming local business should go and participate in. We talk about the Small Business Loyalty Program and the early success seen so far. Also, a recap of the recent council meeting and other meetings we have each attended on behalf of the city. Send us your show ideas, thoughts to our email [email protected]. Make sure you subscribe, follow, and write a review on th...
Congressman Kevin McCarthy Talks Stimulus & Tehachapi
March 02, 2021 00:03 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBCongressman Kevin McCarthy representing California's 23rd District which includes Tehachapi joins TehachaPod to talk about the Stimulus Package that just passed the house. We ask him about truck climbing lanes on Highway 58 and our local wine industry among other things. Congressman McCarthy knows the Tehachapi area very well with longtime local roots dating back to his great grandfather. He said during the interview that government should have 3 philosophies right now, "Get back to work, ba...
Earthquake Early Warning App My Shake
February 24, 2021 03:38 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBCal OES (California Office of Emergency Services) Amanda Moyer joins TehachaPod to talk about the new "My Shake" app that will give you an early warning of an earthquake. Science and technology come together to provide us with an early warning of an earthquake. It may only save you a few seconds to tens of seconds but that may be all the time you need to seek cover before the shaking begins. The My Shake app is available for apple and Android devices. More information can be found at www.Ear...
Small Business Loyalty Program Set To Launch in Tehachapi
February 19, 2021 01:37 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBCorey Costelloe and Key Budge talk about several things that were approved at the recent February council meeting. The new Small Business Loyalty Program was approved and will launch in March to help the small business owners. We have all the details on how all greater Tehachapi residents can benefit from the program and earn gift cards for local eateries. We talk about the Tehachapi Loop Overlook Project, the new Beautification Awards Program and an give a few details of future show talking...
TUSD Superintendent Updates on the School Year for Tehachapi
February 12, 2021 23:09 - 36 minutes - 50 MBTUSD Superintendent Stacey Larson-Everson talks to TehachaPod about where we are with virtual learning and the ever changing rules to return students to classrooms. She shares some of the challenges and successes seen through virtual learning over the past year. www.TehachapiUSD.com to stay informed with the Tehachapi Unified School District. Send comments, questions, show ideas to [email protected] and tell your family and friends to subscribe to TehachaPod for free on all podcast...
Nawalt almost a Wrap, Filming in Tehachapi
February 10, 2021 22:18 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBWe got a chance to catch up with filmmaker Paul Winston who is producing and starring in Nawalt, an independent film project. Paul shares a little into what it takes to get a pilot off the ground during COVID-19 and how Tehachapi has played a role in helping him near the end of the journey for Nawalt (sci-fi love story). They have two final scenes to shoot and he turns his attention back to the film friendly Tehachapi area and seeks help in finding the perfect location. You can follow the Na...
Tehachapi Vaccination Scheduling At Adventist Health
February 04, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley team assigned to contact the hundreds of people calling each day explain how the call back operation is working. Lexi Garrett, Amanda Danlovich, and Christy Foster from AHTV join TehachaPod to talk about the vaccination rollout from the call center. An overwhelming number of people are calling each day to try and get themselves on a list for a COVID-19 vaccination. The call center crew explain a new self scheduling procedure that just went in place, they...
Local Comic Book Author And Skate Park Funds
February 04, 2021 00:51 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBTehachaPod talks to Saida Woolf and gets an update on her comic book Soulstream and how the release went. We share information regarding the Tehachapi Farmer's Market changing hands, where more than $180,000 in funding came from and how it will help Tehachapi skaters. Also we answer a couple of frequently asked questions are city hall staff receive from the public.
Ultra Trail Race In Tehachapi The Calgonquin
February 02, 2021 23:17 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBJason Swanson is the co-race director for the Calgonquin 50K and 25K Ultra Trail Race to be held in Tehachapi. The Ultra Trail Running event will be on Saturday April 17, 2021 on the TMTA (Tehachapi Mountain Trail Association) course at Lehigh. Jason shares an update as to what to expect, the course, where people are traveling from to participate and why you should consider participating or being a spectator. Sign up for the event at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=77563 If you ha...
How Does Caltrans Share Information With The Public
January 27, 2021 22:30 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBChristine Knadler, Chief Public Information Officer for Caltrans District 9 joins TehachaPod to talk about how they get information out to the public and the best ways to get "real time" information. Caltrans has many districts and Tehachapi is in Christine's area. She explains how weather events can create chaos but you can still get real time information and how you can get it. @Caltrans9 is their social media handle but they also have an app, website, and automated phone line that shares ...
Talking to the Public Utilizing Digital Communications
January 26, 2021 22:16 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBJoining TehachaPod today is Dana Berchman, Chief Digital Officer for Gilbert Arizona. Gilbert Arizona is nationally recognized as a leader in digital communications and how they talk to their community. Over the past ten years Gilbert Arizona has developed a strong connection with the people who live there and have developed trust and transparency with the public. TehachaPod initiated the conversation with Dana to explore how we at the City of Tehachapi can improve on how we communicate with...
Vaccinations in Kern County for COVID-19
January 22, 2021 01:09 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBMichelle Corson from Kern County Public Health Department joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about COVID-19 vaccinations in Kern County. We talk about the vaccination rollout in Kern County, some of their partners, the protocol for receiving the vaccination, and the ever changing and evolving cycle of information. And most importantly, how to sign up for a vaccination. All of the latest information in Kern County can be found on their website www.KernPublicHealth.com and on their social med...
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Tehachapi
January 21, 2021 00:24 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBJosh Pierce from Adventist Health Tehachapi valley joins Corey Costelloe & Key Budge on TehachaPod to talk about the COVID-19 Vaccination rollout at the hospital. We find out the who is eligible, how to sign up, and where to go to get a COVID-19 Vaccination in our area. You can get more information from the www.KernPublicHealth.com and look for vaccination locations or you can call (661) 771-8400 to make an appointment.
Kicking Off 2021 In Tehachapi
January 13, 2021 22:24 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBWe get together for the first time in 2021 to do a quick review of 2020, talk about the newly seated Tehachapi City Council, economic growth in the region, and what we are working on in 2021. Greg Garrett, Tehachapi City Manager, Corey Costelloe, Economic Development Coordinator & Key Budge, Community Engagement are your hosts as we launch season 2 of TehachaPod. TehachaPod was designed to bring information to our community in a conversational style to help keep you up to date on what is ...
Holiday Time in Tehachapi
December 11, 2020 01:02 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBThe TehachaPod crew gets together and has a discussion about some things going on in Tehachapi as we close out 2020. New covid-19 restrictions coming down from the state has made businesses evolve in order to stay open. We organized a Christmas Decorating Contest and viewing parade which has grown to one of the largest in Tehachapi recent history. Several groups have partnered together to make it even better.
Giving Tuesday and Supporting Local Students
November 24, 2020 21:14 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBWe got a chance to talk with a few former Cerro Coso students who have received help from the Cerro Coso Foundation and they share their experiences. Joining us on the show are Eric Warda from Tehachapi, Alexia and Nadia Svejda from Cal City, Genesis Johnson from Ridgecrest and Lauren Falk who is the Foundation Director. Students share their stories of success thanks to the foundation, and foundation members explain why they want to give back and participate with the Cerro Coso Foundation. F...
Helping Feed Hungry Seniors During the Holidays
November 19, 2020 00:33 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBChris Naftel and Rhonda Brady from the Tehachapi Rotary Club join us to talk about their 12 Days of Christmas Project for Senior Citizens in Tehachapi. The program came about after having to cancel a Christmas luncheon that has fed more than 300 senior citizens in past years. The project is open to the everyone in the community to donate certain food items that will be given to needy seniors and families who receive meals on wheels. The Rotary Club is also accepting monetary donations so the...
Tehachapi Teen Comic Book Author of Soul Stream
November 12, 2020 23:32 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBSaida Woolf joins Key Budge and Corey Costelloe on TehachaPod to talk about the creation of a new adventure based comic book series called SoulStream which is about to launch on Scout Comics. Saida is a Tehachapi teenager who wrote the story and the illustrations for her new series SoulStream. She tells us how the journey was to go from idea to being published. She also has had experiences at local comic-cons that helped her along the way. Saida is an interesting young woman who knows where ...
Celebration of our Veterans
November 04, 2020 01:01 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBWe talk to several Tehachapi Veterans and ask them their thoughts about Veterans Day. U.S. Army Veteran and State Senator Shannon Grove join the crew and she shares her experiences overseas during historical events. Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Assemblyman Vince Fong and Mayor Susan Wiggins have special messages for our veterans as well. TehachaPod says Thank You For Your Service and Sacrifices!
New Tehachapi Park Facility Proposed by TVRPD
October 29, 2020 22:23 - 31 minutes - 43 MBTehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District Manager Corey Torres stopped by the TehachaPod studios to talk about the grant application they are working on to create a new park in Tehachapi. TVRPD is holding several on site presentation of the proposed park and wants the community to participate in the process. The money would be coming from a grant through a statewide bond that passed in California in 2018. Sacramento has nearly $400,000,000 to distribute to the creation of new parks and ...
Tehachapi Mountain Trail Association & the Calgonquin Ultra Race
October 21, 2020 23:34 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBBrandon Griffiths from the TMTA and Jason Swanson from the Calgonquin Ultra join Corey Costelloe and Key Budge for a conversation about the event to be held in April 2021. For more information on Tehachapi Mountain Trail Association go to www.TehachapiTrails.com and for more information on the Calgonquin 50K or 25K Ultra Trail Race go to www.ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=77563
Fall and Halloween and the Tehachapi Library
October 19, 2020 22:47 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBWith the Fall season upon us in Tehachapi, we talk to Veronica Wilson from the Tehachapi Branch Library about a Trick or Treat Alternative for parents of young children. She also talks a little about continuing programs for our youth through virtual events. We also recap a recent regional award Greg Garrett received from the SBDC as a Champion for Local Business. We talk to Kelly Bearden and Jay Thompson from the SBDC about the award. Mayor Susan Wiggins shares her thoughts as well. We t...
Fall and the Tehachapi Library
October 19, 2020 22:47 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBWith the Fall season upon us in Tehachapi, we talk to Veronica Wilson from the Tehachapi Branch Library about a Trick or Treat Alternative for parents of young children. She also talks a little about continuing programs for our youth through virtual events. We also recap a recent regional award Greg Garrett received from the SBDC as a Champion for Local Business. We talk to Kelly Bearden and Jay Thompson from the SBDC about the award. Mayor Susan Wiggins shares her thoughts as well. We t...
Experience Tehachapi Magazine The Land of Four Seasons
October 12, 2020 22:11 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBWe get a chance to talk to the publisher and the editor of the annual Experience Tehachapi Magazine. Claudia White and Julianna Crisalli from Hilltop Publishers join us to talk about the new edition came together. We talk about some of stories, photos, and writers who helped make this magazine what it is. The magazine is free and a nice read all the way through. You can view the digital version at www.TheLoopNewspaper.com or pick up a copy at several different businesses throughout Tehachapi.
Edwards Air Force Base Air Show With Tehachapi Flyover
October 01, 2020 18:25 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBWe talk to Major Thomas "Jifko" Stuart who is the Air Show Director and to Helida Vanhoy who is the S.T.E.M. Coordinator for the Aerospace Valley Hybrid Air Show. The week long event starts on Monday Oct 5 and runs through Saturday Oct 10. The first four days are STEM related for elementary, middle and high school students. Friday & Saturday will feature an aerial parade like not seen before in our region. Aircraft expected to flyover Tehachapi and surrounding communities include the F-16, F...
Cerro Coso Foundation Helping Tehachapi Students
September 28, 2020 21:26 - 35 minutes - 49 MBWe talk to Lauren Falk Program Manager for the Cerro Coso Foundation, Derrick Hu the Foundation President and Tehachapi's Lydia Chaney who is on the Board of Directors about the programs sponsored and offered through the Cerro Coso Foundation. The Cerro Coso Foundation raises money to help provide merit based scholarships for students attending the college. Cerro Coso has several locations throughout eastern Kern County including Tehachapi. More information on the foundation can be found ...
International Podcast Day Originates From Tehachapi
September 23, 2020 00:16 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBSteve Lee and Dave Lee join the TehachaPod crew to talk about how International Podcast Day started. We cover the 30 hour livestream journey coming from all over the world on September 30. Both Steve and Dave also co-host The Waves of Tech Podcast (14 years running) and share how it all started.
Kiwanis International in Tehachapi
September 10, 2020 21:55 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBKiwanis Tehachapi President Tina Cunningham joined TehachaPod to talk about the numerous programs they work throughout the year that help children around the world. This volunteer based organization helps children locally in Tehachapi and participates in worldwide programs. Tina explains why they need new volunteers from the Tehachapi area to join and how they could help. Corey Costelloe and Key Budge talk about new businesses that have opened in town recently. Subscribe and follow Teha...
Tehachapi author G.E. Perlin talks about his new release "The Dark of the Grey"
September 03, 2020 00:10 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBTehachaPod is Tehachapi's podcast and we are talking to members of our community who are doing interesting things. Corey Costelloe talks to local author G.E. (Gary) Perlin about his new Sci-Fi book "The Dark of the Grey" (available on Amazon). Corey and Gary Perlin both grew up in Tehachapi, share a few stories and talk about the books origin. The TehachaPod crew also talks about the Rail Corridor Safety Project as it winds down as a summer long project and a few other things to look forwar...
Miss California United States Tiffany Rea Discusses Human Trafficking
August 24, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWe get a chance to talk to the newly crowned Miss California United States Tiffany Rea. Tiffany talks about her experience and the nonprofit group she will be working with in the coming year. Her educational focus has been criminal justice and her volunteerism will be to help Operation Underground Railroad stop human trafficking of your girls. Tiffany has also co-sponsored a community wide blood drive and is involved in mentoring young girls. She shares her story on TehachaPod.
Tehachapi Schools Are Virtual To Begin The Fall Quarter
August 18, 2020 23:48 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBTehachapi Unified School District Superintendent Stacey Larson-Everson talks to the TehachaPod crew about the new school year and virtual learning. Some great information is being shared for parents that have questions or may need help with virtual learning. With Kern County on Govenor Newsom's "watch list" the school district had no choice but to be in a virtual state of learning to start the new school year. We talk about what to expect and how it will be different from the end of last ye...
Tehachapi Cancer Foundation and other Non Profits Impacted by Corona Virus
August 13, 2020 00:09 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBWe have a conversation with the founder of the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation Jim Wallace. Jim shares how hard it has been on his non-profit and other organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. He explains how the Tehachapi Cancer foundation keeps all of the money raised in the Tehachapi community. Also the TehachaPod crew talks about new job opportunities, the fall school year and how we are looking for your input on future shows. Follow and subscribe free to stay up to date on what is hap...
Filming in Tehachapi and the making of Nawalt
July 30, 2020 19:19 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBWe talked with filmmaker Paul Winston from Unbounded Ambition Films regarding a recent Sci-Fi project he filmed in Tehachapi titled Nawalt. Paul explained how he found Tehachapi, why they filmed here, filming during the COVID19 pandemic. We also got a sneak peek into the project Nawalt with the creator himself. Hollywood has been using Tehachapi for a location to film projects from commercials, television and motion pictures for many years. We talk about the benefit to the entire community...
Free Small Business Programs for Tehachapi
July 16, 2020 19:13 - 31 minutes - 43 MBThe Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Kelly Bearden from CSUB joins TehachaPod to talk about opportunities for the small business owners in Tehachapi. They offer free assistance in navigating through programs to help your business succeed. We talk about funding opportunities, training and new government programs available to you. Your business may only be in the idea phase and they can help you develop a plan to make it come into existence. The SBDC is part of a natio...
Outdoor Dining in Tehachapi
July 09, 2020 17:14 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBCorey Costelloe and Key Budge talk about the outside dining areas in Tehachapi. How you can support local eateries and enjoy the beautiful Tehachapi weather. New umbrellas have been added to picnic tables at Centennial Plaza, Railroad Park, and Freedom Plaza to add to your eating experience during the covid-19 directives from the State of California. Share your thoughts and ideas with us by sending an email to [email protected].
Regional Transportation Projects for Tehachapi
July 07, 2020 22:32 - 22 minutes - 31 MBKern Council of Governments Executive Director Ahron Hakimi joined the conversation today with the TehachaPod crew to talk about regional transportation projects , how they come together and are funded. Jay Schlosser the City of Tehachapi's Director of Development Services, Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe talk about some future projects, completed projects and how the grant funding process works. Truck climbing lanes for Highway 58 are discussed and how it involves multiple government agenc...
Salute to Freedom Conversation with USAF Gen Matthew Higer
June 30, 2020 19:16 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB(This episode received an Award of Distinction for Special Episode from the AIVA) A special 4th of July celebration of freedom and appreciation to our active duty military members and veterans. Family and friends send special messages to our military, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Ca. Senator Shannon Grove, Assm. Vince Fong and many others send special messages to our military members. We talk to Brigadier General Matthew Higer the Base Commander at Edwards Air force Base about their mission....
Recreation in the Tehachapi area at TVRPD
June 25, 2020 00:19 - 29 minutes - 40 MBCorey Torres the General Manager from the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD) joins TehachaPod to talk about what recreation areas they are now able to open for the community. How they have tried to adapt to virtual events, and the strict guidelines being put in place for them to follow. They are able to offer Adventure Camp for kids, camping at Brite Lake and a few other fun things to do in Tehachapi.
Emergency Preparedness & C.E.R.T. in Tehachapi
June 16, 2020 18:38 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBDavid Shaw from the Tehachapi Valley C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) talks to the TehachaPod team about how to get your family ready for possible future disaster events. Living in Tehachapi we have recently had earthquakes, wildfires, P.S.P.S. events, snow storms, flash flooding and even civil unrest in Kern County. Do you have a plan for the next disaster event? We talk about preparing your family and how C.E.R.T. can help you with that planning. C.E.R.T. is a FEMA sponsored n...
SCE talks PSPS in Tehachapi for Wildfire Season this Summer
June 11, 2020 15:06 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBSouthern California Edison joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the Tehachapi region. Cal Rossi from SCE provides an update on what SCE has done to improve the infrastructure for the greater Tehachapi area and what to expect. We recap last years events, the problems, our community voice and how SCE responded to the issues. Wildfire season is upon us year round in Tehachapi, SCE has been upgrading poles to composite and fire prevention treated materials plu...
Cerro Coso College in Tehachapi - Higher Education For All
June 09, 2020 23:17 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBThe TehachaPod crew (Key Budge & Corey Costelloe) are joined in studio by Cerro Coso Colleges Lisa Stephens and Kristen Hanley who share what our college has to offer. High school students can obtain college units while in high school in the Duel Enrollment Program. Adults can go back and finish their education, also learning vocational trade skills and certifications are all available at Cerro Coso College. www.CerroCoso.EDU
Donating Blood During the COVID 19 Crisis in Tehachapi
June 04, 2020 15:23 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBHouchin Community Blood Bank's Yessica Diaz-Conti (HCBB.com) joined the TehachaPod crew to talk about the importance of donating blood during the COVID-19 Crisis. We also cover platelet and plasma donations and why there is a need in our community. The most recent Tehachapi City council meeting is also talked about, plus upcoming events and episode topics. TehachaPod is asking for military family "shout outs" for their loved ones serving currently or for a veteran who has served our countr...
Tehachapi small businesses move a little closer to opening
May 28, 2020 23:22 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBTehachapi businesswoman Barb Villasenor joins the TehachaPod crew for a discussion about what the COVID-19 shutdown has meant to her an independent contractor and when she hopes to get back to work. As local salons and barber shops are allowed to open, not all aspects of those businesses can start up again. We also talk about upcoming Tehachapi events including the 4th of July Fireworks Display and other changes to events.