TehachaPod

4th of July in Tehachapi is going to be busy starting at 6 AM until the conclussion of the fireworks show at 9:30 PM. We talk about the activites on the 4th of July and the role Alta One Federal Credit Union has in the event. Stephanie Sievers the CEO of Alta One Federal Credit Union comes into the TehachaPod studio to announce some services and location for Alta One FCU. Alta One FCU is one of the key sponsors for our 4th of July celebration in Tehachapi and we say thank you for being a community partner. Send your questions, thoughts and suggestions to [email protected].

Clare Scotti from @DiscoverTehachapi shares an update on all of the Tehachapi entertainment coming up in the next few days at our wineries, tasting rooms and breweries. Clare comes in to give us a weekly update on all of the happenings around our community. Send your questions, thoughts and list of events to [email protected].

Warden Brian Cates and Lt. Eric Barthelmes join us on TehachaPod to talk about some rehabilitative programs for inmates they brought to CCI (California Correctional Institution) in Tehachapi that have not been done elsewhere in the prison system. They also talk to us about way the inmates are able to use their own money to buy things from local businesses and donate to local Tehachapi charities. Its an interesting conversation, we learn about how an art project turned into a documentary and how it impacted inmates and how they responded to the art project. Take a minute, you will learn a little something about the $200 million dollar annual budget CCI operates here in Tehachapi. Send your questions to [email protected].

On July 21 1952, Tehachapi endured a 7.3 & 7.5 earthquake leveling much of the downtown area killing twelve people and many more were injured. Jon Hammond local reporter and writer has interviewed numerous people who lived through the 52 quake. He tells some of the stories including memories from family members. Jon has an incredible style and way he tells a story. If you have read his stories in the Tehachapi News, and The Loop Newspaper then you will want to hear him tell you the stories with his own voice. It is a fascinating conversation that will share information you have probably never heard before about Tehachapi. Send your thoughts, questions and suggestions to [email protected].

Discover Tehachapi's Clare Scotti stops in for a weekly update on all entertainment and happenings at our local breweries and wineries. Clare talks about who is performing on each day at each of the Tehachapi venues. If you have an event you would like us to talk about send it to [email protected].

We talk with City of Tehachapi Finance Director Hamed Jones about the recently approved balanced 2022/23 fiscal budget for the city. We talk about the 33 million dollar budget, where does the money come from and how is it spent throughout the various departments and funds. We talk about the future and how we have identified future challenges with increases in County of Kern charging for the KCFD to the city. We cover a lot of ground, ask Hamed a lot of questions and hopefully provide a little insight into the budget process for the City of Tehachapi. Send your questions to [email protected].

Clare Scotti from Discover Tehachapi stops by to give us the weekly update on entertainment options in the Tehachapi area, she includes our breweries and wineries along with some other special events. The Tehachapi farmers Market is every Thursday 4 - 7 PM through August on Green street in downtown. Send your events, questions, comments to [email protected].

Gary Mazzola from the Tehachapi Community Theatre stops by TehachaPod to talk about the upcoming play On Golden Pond. Gary who has been a member of the TCT since 1996 has been directing over the past few years and now jumps back on stage. Gary who suffers from parkinson disease is excited to be back on stage and hopes his journey can be an inspiration for others. On Golden Pond opens June 10 and runs through the month of June at the BeeKay Theatre on Green St in Downtown Tehachapi. More information and tickets can be purchased at www.TCTonStage.com send your show thoughts and comments to [email protected].

Jeanette Pauer from the Greater Tehachapi chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about the activities and events taking place in the business community. We also talk about events happening with other organizations and things to look forward to in this TehachaPod Mini episode. Send your show thoughts, questions, and events to [email protected].