TehachaPod

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi joins Tehachapod and shares all the details on upcoming events in Tehachapi.

Sgt. Jason Dunham from the Tehachapi Police Department stops by to share some safety tips, both for holiday shopping and for your home. Jason is a 15 year veteran of the Tehachapi Police Department, he explains how to reduce your vulnerability while out holiday shopping. He explains what the bad guys are looking for and how you can be proactive to increase your own personal safety. He also covers tips to reduce "porch pirates" from getting packages, holiday phone scams, and both home and car protection. It's a great conversation and one you may consider sharing with a senior in your life and other family members. Send your questions and thoughts for future show ideas to [email protected].

The weekly Tehachapi entertainment update is full of Christmas related activities to participate in around Tehachapi. Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi has all of the latest information on what is happening at the breweries, wineries, and other entertainment options you have for the weekend. Visit www.DiscoverTehachapi.com for further information, send your show questions, comments and ideas to [email protected].

On Dec 6, the California Department Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced the full closing of the California City Correctional Facility and the partial closing of Tehachapi's California Correctional Institute (CCI). We have a frank discussion about the closing and what it means to local families, businesses and to the City of Tehachapi. The impact following last years closure of another CCI facility has both short and long term economic impact to the region of East Kern County and specifically Tehachapi. We get into the information that has been shared with us, and detail the vague release of information by CDCR. Send us your show thoughts, ideas and comments to [email protected].

Greg Garrett, Ashley Whitmore and Key Budge talk about several things that have taken place in the recent days inthe City of Tehachapi including a city council meeting and Christmas themed event in downtown. Jay Schlosser, the Development Services Director had several items on the recent council agenda, we talk about those projects and what they mean to the community. We also talk about the recent Tehachapi Hometown Christmas and the feedback we are receiving from the event. Ashley talks about a meeting that took place between the FAA and the city. Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Chris Morales is the Executive Producer of TCTA and she comes in to talk to us about the December run of "A Christmas Story". The run is the first three weeks of December at the BeeKay Theatre. You can purchase tickets at www.TCTOnStage.com. She talks about how this version includes all of the movies highlights and yet has a different perspective to make it new and special. Send your show questions and comments to [email protected].

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi joins us and shares all of the details from this weekends winery & brewery entertainment and food choices. You can follow Discover Tehachapi www.DiscoverTehachapi.com. Send your show questions and thoughts to [email protected].

Jeanette Pauer from the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about upcoming events in Tehachapi the chamber is involved with. Jeanette talks about some new businesses in Tehachapi and what they offer. We also talk about the Tehachapi Christmas Parade hosted by the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce and the day long list of events on Dec. 3rd. We also cover the future direction the chamber is going and how they want to promote small businesses and find ways to help them thrive in Tehachapi. Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi has all of the information on who is open, who is performing and what food will be served over the Thanksgiving weekend at Tehachapi area breweries and wineries. She also found a few more interesting things you can do over the holiday weekend without having to go to far. www.DiscoverTehachapi.com Send your show thoughts and questions to [email protected].

Ashley, Corey, Greg & Key talk about the Tehachapi Hometown Christmas event on Saturday December 3. They actually cover all of the events taking place on the 3rd starting at 8 am and ending at 9pm in Tehachapi. There are numerous family geared, Christmas themed events to enjoy. The City of Tehachapi will close Green Street between Tehachapi Bl to F Street as we do for Farmer's Market to host the Tehachapi Hometown Christmas. Local businesses and non profits groups will be out hosting Christmas themed activities for kids and families. Letter writing to Santa Claus, letters for veterans and active military, letters for senior citizens, Christmas craft making for kids and families, Christmas Makers Market, live Christmas music, live carolers, live nativity scene, reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, plus plenty of family photo ops with Santa and others. You have to listen as we rundown all of the local businesses offering deals and specials on the 3rd. Check our website for an updated map listing all of the special Christmas deals available on December 3rd. https://liveuptehachapi.com/492/Tehachapi-Hometown-Christmas

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