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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.com

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 economy. Richard shares some of the things to look forward to that will be featured in this years Economic Summit.

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, and ideas to [email protected].

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.com

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

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.com

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.com

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.aireena.com

To check out all the activities and sports offered by TVRPD, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org

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 organization and to purchase tickets for the upcoming Wild West Wagfest, visit the website: www.marleysmutt.org

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 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 Assemblywoman gets a small victory in her quest to being a medical campus to Kern County, and the national eye on the economy questions tariffs on imports and inflation once again.