TehachaPod

Ashley Cortes from WM in Tehachapi stops by to talk to us about upcoming recycling changes we will be seeing. We talk about the new state laws that are changing what we do with our trash locally. She explains what the state has ordered and how we will transition into compliance. We also talk about the community involvement WM participates in the Tehachapi area. Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Jeanette Pauer from the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce comes to talk about the April business highlights, what the Chamber of Commerce has planned, special events in the Tehachapi area and more. We get together once a month to highlight business openings, special activities and events our businesses and nonprofits are involved in each month. Send your show questions to [email protected].

We get a chance to talk to TCTA Executive Producer Chris Morales about all of the upcoming shows at the BeeKay Theatre for the rest of 2023. Chris talks about the growth of the TCTA since 2019, doubling the amount of plays they put on for the community. She talks about opportunity to volunteer behind the scenes or on stage, visit www.TCTOnStage.com for details. We talk about the upcoming productions of "Clue", "Golden Age", "The Addams Family", "T-Town Talent", and the "Playwrights Palooza" and a few more. Send your thoughts, questions and suggestions to [email protected].

What to do this weekend? Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi shares all of the details on food and entertainment around Tehachapi. She contacts each of our microbreweries and wineries every week to find who is playing, and what type of food will be available. We do this every week on Thursdays. Send your event information, show thoughts and questions to [email protected].

We talk about the recent Tehachapi City Council meeting and recap the activity. We highlight TPD Dispatcher Rae Budge who was honored with Dispatcher of the Year by Tehachapi VFW Post 12114, and recognized for her dedication to our community by Congressman McCarthy, Senator Shannon Grove, Assemblyman Fong, Supervisor Scrivner, and Mayor Davies. We also recognized Virginia Sheridan, Bill Lee and Vanessa Villanueva who are local business owners for operating their businesses inthe City of Tehachapi. Finance Director Hamed Jones presented the mid-year budget to council, and Jay Schlosser presented a planning document for the Housing Element Update. A discussion with the Kern County Fire Department took place following a letter received by a Tehachapi resident following a recent house fire. Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Tehachapi weekend update time with Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi. We talk about all of the entertainment and food options at our wineries, microbreweries and the science of a charcuterie board. Clare makes custom designed charcuterie boxes for our wineries and microbreweries. She customizes them to enhance the tasting experience of our wines and beers. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] www.DiscoverTehachapi.com

Virgina Sheridan and her husband Bill own Kelcy's Restaurant and Sheridan's Boutique on Tehachapi Blvd. Virginia tells us about the journey they have taken as small business owners that employ 17 people in Tehachapi. She talks about the successes and struggles along the way. Send your show questions and thoughts to [email protected].

Christopher Andriessenfrom CalTrans District 9 in Bishop comes into the TehachaPod studio to talk to us about the Highway 58 Truck Climbing Lanes, Clean California Litter Removal Project Day, CalTrans notification platforms during storms, and a few other topics. Greg, Corey, and Key are joined by Jay Schlosser and we talk about a few upcoming projects along Highway 202 in Tehachapi. Send us your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].

TehachaPod debuted in March of 2020, we look back over the 3 years of shows, topics, guests and how the sound of the show has changed with time. Greg, Corey, Ashley & Key talk about the importance of finding new ways to communicate with the community and share some of the feedback we have received along the way. Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi stops by to tell us what musicians and what food specialties will be featured at each of our Microbreweries and wineries in Tehachapi. More information can also be found at www.DiscoverTehachapi.com send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].