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 ...
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: July 11, 2024
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We hope you're staying cool out there! Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins us to discuss the activities and events happening around town and at our wineries and breweries for the weekend of July 11. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Sarai Diaz, Recreation Manager, and Bailey Damian, Recreation Specialist with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District discuss the latest happenings with TVRPD and all of the fun, free events and activities in July. To learn more, visit the website www.tvrpd.orgBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: July 4th Festivities
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The 4th of July is here! Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins us to discuss the All-American 4th of July Festival and other events happening around town at our wineries and breweries. To learn more, visit our website www.liveuptehachapi.com and www.discovertehachapi.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at state and national legislation and ballot measures impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this edition, the California Supreme Court issues a ruling that protects the pocketbooks of current residents from funding the costs of developments and saving local voter approved measure. Plus, the State has adopted…
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: June 27, 2024
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Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins us to discuss the upcoming events and activities at our wineries, breweries, and around town for the weekend of June 27. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.comBy City of Tehachapi
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We talk with Clare Scotti from the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and Lisa Stephens from Cerro Coso College in Tehachapi. Clare and Lisa get us up to date chamber of commerce happenings and what is going on at our local community college. We talk about upcoming events the chamber has for the community in the coming months and Lisa shares som…
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What's New with TVRPD: July is Parks and Recreation Month
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Corey Torres, District Manager of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, shares the lengthy and exciting list of events and activities planned for July as part of National Parks and Rec Month. To learn more and to find the full calendar, visit www.tvrpd.orgBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: June 20, 2024
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Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi shares the upcoming events and activities happening at our local wineries, breweries, and more this weekend. For more information, visit www.discovertehachapi.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association: Field Day, June 22, 2024
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Micah Martin, PIO for the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association, joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Field Day event on Saturday, June 22 in Bear Valley Springs. For more information, visit https://ac6ee.org/By City of Tehachapi
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New Organic Waste Cart to be dropped off in Tehachapi
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WM 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…
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Eye 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 Californi…
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Father's Day Weekend
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Sarai 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-2df9446By City of Tehachapi
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TCTA: Best of Broadway to hit the Beekay stage
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The 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…
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Canvus: furniture from the wind industry to our community
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You 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 mo…
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: June 6, 2024
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Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, joins the podcast to share the upcoming events and activities happening in Tehachapi throughout June. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.comBy City of Tehachapi
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City 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.…
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Chamber Update with featured business: AltaOne
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Clare 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…
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Closing out May
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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TVAA First Friday Featured Artists: Saida and Cora
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The 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 webs…
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Memorial Day Weekend
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Friends of the Depot: Upcoming General Membership Meeting
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Diana 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…
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Sierra 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.orgBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: May 16, 2024
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Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi brings us the latest events and activities in Tehachapi for the upcoming weekend. Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Checking in with Kern County Public Health
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Key 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…
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What's New with TVRPD: Zumba with Kathy Armendariz
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Looking 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.orgBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Mother's Day Weekend
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Kern Economic Summit 2024 with Richard Chapman
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Richard 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…
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Time 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…
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Chamber Update with featured business, WM
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Give Big Kern: Support Your Local Nonprofits
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Aaron 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…
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: May 2, 2024
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 25, 2024
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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What's New with TVRPD: Women's Fitness with Rodes Phire
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Rodes 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.airee…
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Marley's Mutts: A Look at Kern County's Dog Crisis
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Melissa 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 o…
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TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol, April 19, 2024
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TehachaPod'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 i…
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Tehachapi Wind Festival
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 11, 2024
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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What's New with TVRPD: Free Kids Fishing Day
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Brenda 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.orgBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 4, 2024
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Olivia 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/By City of Tehachapi
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Chamber of Commerce Update: with featured business, AES
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Clare 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 l…
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David 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/…
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Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Teresa Ruth
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As 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.theloopnewspape…
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Trying 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 Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.By City of Tehachapi
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In the Know with your TPD: Feat. Senior Officer Jeff Packebush
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Senior 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-Found…
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Taylor 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.orgBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: March 21, 2024
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Clare 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.comBy City of Tehachapi
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Tehachapi City Council Recap: March 18, 2024
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City 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…
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Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Lindsay Villalpondo
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The 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 …
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