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TehachaPod's 'Eye on the Capitol' is an informative look at State and National legislation that impacts your life in Tehachapi. From new proposals, new laws and future ballot measures, we do the reserch and pass on the information while you go about your life.

On this latest edition new water storage appears to be coming to California, the homeowner's insurance issue continues to be worked on behind the scenes, the California Supreme Court makes a ruling regarding litigation against power companies for public safety power shut offs, the Governor touts a new March primary initiative to fund mental health treatment and more money is coming to Highway 58.

As mentioned in the episode, you can provide comments to the proposed "Tehachapi Pavement Project" to Caltrans by clicking this link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/321168f1a7124abc92b243c992a796f5?fbclid=IwAR0Uxv3TexXmNnJjNSQuxSnK0jfsWhLqQplioI8pKArsamaTlsYillpgIDI

Shane Hubbard the Marketing and Communications Manager for Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) come to the TehachaPod studio to talk about saving lives. We talk about the success from our Tehachapi mobile blood drives and the constant need to refill the blood bank. HCBB joins the City of Tehachapi, Tehachapi Vineyard Church, and the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District every two months on a whole blood, platelet, & plasma drive. For the past 5 years we have worked with our community partners to help fill the blood bank, Shane explains why there is such a constant need and how the donated blood products are used in Kern County. Go to www.HCBB.com to register for our next blood drive. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].

It's time for your weekly update; this week city officials attended the Kern Energy Summit, Tehachapi High School is kicking off its winter sports season, and TCT shares its December show, Coney Island Christmas.

It's time for your Weekend Update with Mya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Tehachapi, and Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi! This episode is a two-for-one, with a preview for the weekend of November 17th and a look at what's happening Thanksgiving weekend. Be sure to take advantage of special holiday hours at some of Tehachapi's wineries and breweries! To learn more about Discover Tehachapi, www.discovertehachapi.com

Community Engagement Specialist Mya Acosta discusses the latest local happenings for the week of November 6th. From Veterans Day events to new developments with the Tehachapi Police Department, it was a busy week for Tehachapi!

Mya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Tehachapi, and Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, discuss the upcoming schedules for our local wineries and breweries and other events happening around town. There will be plenty to do around Tehachapi this Veterans Day weekend!

To learn more and to book a wine tour, visit www.discovertehachapi.com

Ray Gretlgin, Dan Mason, and Micah Martin with the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association discuss the important role amatuer radio plays in disaster communications and public safety. "Ham" radio is also used for a variety of recreational and service-related activities. To learn more, visit https://ac6ee.org/

Corey Costelloe, Assistant City Manager, brings a new segment to the Tehachapod Network. "Eye on the Capitol" breaks down the latest news from Sacramento and national politics and explains the impacts on Tehachapi's local government. To stay up-to-date with what's happening within your local government, visit www.liveuptehachapi.com

Mya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist, discusses the latest happenings for the week. The Tehachapi Warriors Football team heads off to the first round of Division II playoffs, upcoming Veterans Day celebrations, and new permits issued in Capital Hill Gas and Retail Project.

Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, joins us to discuss upcoming events happening around town. From live music and events at our local breweries and vineyards to November's First Friday activities, there is plenty of fall fun to be had this weekend. To book a Discover Tehachapi tour or to learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com