Tehachapi News

A new staffing model, and the personnel to go with it, have raised hopes that firefighters at the Kern County Fire Department will be in a better position to respond more safely and efficiently to calls for service.

13 Kern fire stations ramp up staffing A new staffing model, and the personnel to go with it, have raised hopes that firefighters at the Kern County Fire Department will be in a better position to respond

The Tehachapi City Council received notices of completion on three local projects at a regular meeting Monday night when staff thanked residents for their patience with all the work.

City Council hears update on 3 completed city projects The Tehachapi City Council received notices of completion on three local projects at a regular meeting Monday night when staff thanked residents for their patience with all the work.

It was a darker weekend than usual for many in Tehachapi as Southern California Edison shut off power to thousands of residences and businesses at various points over the last few days, some for three days, due to high winds and fire conditions.

Tehachapi, surrounding areas see power shut-offs during high wind It was a darker weekend than usual for many in Tehachapi as Southern California Edison shut off power to thousands of residences and businesses at various points over the last

Three candidates for the Stallion Springs Community Services District Board of Directors will be on the ballot Nov. 3 in a somewhat unusual race.

3 incumbents run for 2 four-year seats on Stallion Springs CSD Board of Directors Three candidates for the Stallion Springs Community Services District Board of Directors will be on the ballot Nov. 3 in a somewhat unusual race.

The Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club sponsored a “get out and vote early” rally Saturday at the intersection of Green Street and Tehachapi Boulevard. Signs reminded passing motorists and pedestrians to fill out their ballots as every vote counts and the issues facing voters are many.

Tehachapi residents march with 'get out and vote early' advice The Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club sponsored a “get out and vote early” rally Saturday at the intersection of Green Street and Tehachapi Boulevard. Signs reminded passing motorists and pedestrians to

Saturday's Apple Festival drew quite a crowd to the streets of downtown Tehachapi to celebrate all things apples.

PHOTO GALLERY: A sweet Saturday: Apple Festival attracts crowd Saturday's Apple Festival drew quite a crowd to the streets of downtown Tehachapi to celebrate all things apples.

That was head coach Shelby Ordoñez Jones’ reaction after the Valley Oaks Charter School cross country team competed at the 53rd Annual Douglas P. Rudolf Invitational in Visalia on Friday, Sept. 25.

Valley Oaks JV girls earn first cross country team win “What a great race!”

The Bear Valley Community Services District issued an advisory Tuesday afternoon warning of an aggressive mother bear and her cubs in the area of the San Juan Horse Trail.

Bear Valley CSD puts out bear warning for San Juan Horse Trail The Bear Valley Community Services District issued an advisory Tuesday afternoon warning of an aggressive mother bear and her cubs in the area of the San Juan Horse Trail.

An agreement finalized this week bars state officials from expanding off-road vehicle access within Red Rock Canyon State Park but does not ban dirt bikers and other off-highway operators from roads already open to them at the popular attraction in eastern Kern County.

Settlement agreement bars expanded OHV access at Red Rock Canyon State Park An agreement finalized this week bars state officials from expanding off-road vehicle access within Red Rock Canyon State Park but does not ban dirt bikers and other off-highway operators from