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Give Big Kern Day Helping Tehachapi Nonprofits Mar 25, 2022

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Aaron Falk the President and CEO of the Kern Coummunity Foundation comes into the TehachaPod studios to talk to us about the upcoming Give Big Kern Day on May 3. He explains how the Kern Community Foundation helps nonprofits throughout the county and several here in Tehachapi. They also provide services to nonprofits to run more efficiently and assist in setting up nonprofits. Aaron talks about the successes throughout the past several years of charitable giving by the Kern County community. He talked about how more than $800,000 was raised on Give Big Kern Day in 2021 and the money was distributed to 129 local nonprofits. If you have a nonprofit and would like to participate in this years event Aaron explains how to do it. To donate to Give Big Kern Day or to get more information go to their website www.GiveBigKern.org.

Tehachapi Police Chief Kroeger Talks Crime & Prevention Mar 23, 2022

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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 media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

STEMposium & Career Expo & Kern Energy Industry Mar 16, 2022

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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 Richard@KEDF.org.

Send your questions, thoughts and show ideas to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Job and Business Opportunities with B3K Prosperity Mar 15, 2022

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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 Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Bob Souza "The Wine Guy" Talks Tehachapi's Wine Industry Mar 15, 2022

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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 media@TehachapiCityHall.com

Discover Tehachapi Wine Tours Mar 11, 2022

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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 media@TehachapiCityHall.com

Road Projects in the City of Tehachapi Mar 08, 2022

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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 Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

$2.1 Million Grant Awarded to Tehachapi Mar 04, 2022

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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 projects@tehachapicityhall.com.

Tehachapi Community Theatre Mar 02, 2022

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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 Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Tehachapi weather can change quickly Feb 24, 2022

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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 Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

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