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March 23, 2022 Tehachapi Police Chief Kroeger Talks Crime & Prevention
Tehachapi Police Department Chief Kent Kroeger came into the Tehachapod studios to talk about some recent arrests, crimes they have been seeing and some crime prevention techniques we should all implement. Chief Kroeger talks about the partnership between the public and the police department and how important it is that we all work together to make Tehachapi safer. He explains how officers work tirelessly and have had some signficiant arrests recently in crimes occuring locally. He is rolling out a new crime prevention program called #9PM. He explains how crime reduction and the publics perception of feeling safe in our community is important to him. Chief Kroeger shares his passion for our community and why TPD is always striving to improve. Send your questions, thoughts and show ideas to [email protected].
43 min
March 16, 2022 STEMposium & Career Expo & Kern Energy Industry
Richard Chapman from the Kern EDC comes in to talk about the upcoming STEMposium & Career Expo for Kern County on April 1. We talk about opportunities here in Kern County for young people who are exploring career fields. The STEMposium will be on Friday April 1, 9 AM - 1:30 PM at the Career Technical Education Center in Bakersfield. East County opportunities will be presented at the event.

We also talk to Richard about the East Kern Energy Industry and opportunities for individuals and businesses in our area.

We discuss the importance of providing education and opportunities for our community about to enter the work arena or exploring potential career fields available in East Kern. www.KEDF.org for more information or email [email protected].

Send your questions, thoughts and show ideas to [email protected].
47 min
March 15, 2022 Job and Business Opportunities with B3K Prosperity
J.P. Lake, the executive director with B3K Prosperity joins us to talk about the focus on economic opportunities and how they plan to help create 100,000 quality jobs in Kern County. He explains how 90% of job growth in the U.S. is done via small business and we plenty of room for economic growth locally.

J.P. is a successful businessman here in Kern County and is spending his time making Kern County a great place for business development, with a focus on our core industries countywide.

He describes how they are working to build a stronger workforce through educational opportunities that are based here in our county. Follow along at B3KProsperity.org.

Specifically for Tehachapi entrepreneurs an opportunity to help make your idea a reality is in the works in the coming weeks. J.P. is also involved with GoKITE.org who provide guidance and resources for Kern County entrepreneurs.

Send your questions, show ideas and thoughts to [email protected].
47 min
March 15, 2022 Bob Souza "The Wine Guy" Talks Tehachapi's Wine Industry
Bob Souza and his wife Patty are the original wine makers dating back more than 20 years ago. They heard no from a lot of so called wine industry experts, that didn't stop them. They planted their award winning wines on their 20 acre Souza Family Vineyards ranch and after more than five years of perserverance they did it. Bob tells the stories, the history and what it means to him to see what the AVA designation Tehachapi Mountains has become for our community. Bob even tells a few jokes, as he shares how it all began. Send your show ideas, comments and questions to [email protected]
1 hr 15 min
March 11, 2022 Discover Tehachapi Wine Tours
Chris Scotti stops in the TehachaPod studios to talk about the new Discover Tehachapi Wine Tour business he and his wife Clare started. He explains the goal is to give the customer an experience as they are taken to three different Tehachapi area wineries for a tasting and experience. Discover Tehachpi works closely with the local wineries to make sure everyone walks away feeling special. www.DiscoverTehachapi.com also on Facebook and Instagram. Send your questions for TehachPod to [email protected]

40 min
March 08, 2022 Road Projects in the City of Tehachapi
Don Marsh, the Public Works Director joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about road conditions and future projects in the City of Tehachapi. We talk about how the roads are funded, planned, and maintained. His team has invested time into surveying all 163 miles of City of Tehachapi roadways and has put together plans for maintenance and rehabilitation of all roads. Don also talks about communicating with the Planning Department to try and tie in projects so the roadways are impacted once rather two or more times in the same area. We also recap the recent Tehachapi City Council meeting and talk about an upcoming public workshop for pedestrian and bicycle projects. Send your comments and thoughts to [email protected].
51 min
March 04, 2022 $2.1 Million Grant Awarded to Tehachapi
Denise Montes and Andrew Norton join the TehachaPod crew to talk about a $2.1 million grant awarded for a new park on Valley Bl. Denise explains how the grant writing process works and why its important to get community input. Andrew talks about the engineering and construction on grant related projects. The grant was awarded through the Clean California program managed by Caltrans. We also talk about an upcoming public workshop for future Active Transportation Project grant applications. You can send your thoughts for future nonmotorized pedestrian and bicycle improvement areas inthe city to [email protected].
47 min
March 02, 2022 Tehachapi Community Theatre
Andi Hicks from the Tehachapi Community Theatre stopped by the TehachaPod studios to talk about all things TCT. The 2022 Community Play Season is ready to start and they need all of us to show support for the upcoming season. Andi explains TCT needs actors, directors, set builders, social media publicity, sponsors, mcommunity memberships and volunteers in all areas. The upcoming season kisks off here in March and runs through the summer, go to TCTonStage.com or on Facebook @TehachapiCommunityTheatre. Send your show thoughts and ideas (as this was) to [email protected].
34 min
February 24, 2022 Tehachapi weather can change quickly
TehachaPod takes a few minutes to talk about the hard freeze we recntly had and things to do to avoid some headcahes in your home. How you can get real time road and highway updates. We also recently met with Jeanette Pauer who is the new president of the Great er Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. We cover a lot of ground and talk about variety of topics in Tehachapi. Send us your show ideas and comments to [email protected].
29 min
February 10, 2022 TVRPD Spring 2022 Update
Spring 2022 in Tehachapi includes the annual Fishing Derby at Brite Lake, Easter Egg Hunt, youth and adult sports and possibly pickleball at Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. Corey Torrey the General Manager from TVRPD stops by TehachaPod to talk about all of these things and a few more. You can get more information on activities and events at TVRPD at www.TVRPD.org. Send your questions, show ideas and comments to [email protected].
35 min

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