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TVRPD Spring 2022 Update Feb 10, 2022

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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 Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Tehachapi Proclaims Safe Surrender Baby Awareness Month Feb 08, 2022

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Tehachapi City Council proclaimed February as Safe Surrender baby Awareness Month in Tehachapi. Jana Slagle from the Kern County Department of Human Services joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about the Safe Surrender program and how it works in Kern County.

Jana explains why its important to have this disscussion to help let mothers of new born babies that there are programs to help them and their child to safely surrender the child.

Anyone can surrender a new born baby within the first 72 hours of birth to any hospital or fire station with no questions asked if they like.

For complete information on the Safe Surrender Baby Awareness program go to KCDHS.org for all of the details and locations to safely surrender a new born.

TehachaPod also recaps the other items covered at the recent February Tehachapi City Council meeting.

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

2022 is off and running in Tehachapi Feb 03, 2022

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As we kick off 2022 in Tehachapi we share crime statistics released by our police department, we talk about and nearly completed million dollar project and we talk about a feedback survey for the community.

2021 Year in Review Dec 27, 2021

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Join hosts Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe (still awaiting the return of Key Budge) as we recap the year that was 2021 in Tehachapi. We cover some of the biggest stories, recall some of the top news moments from around the community and those captured right here on this podcast.

Recap of the ICSC Retail Show and How Tehachapi Recruits New Businesses Dec 15, 2021

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Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe recap the City of Tehachapi's recent participation in the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) Conference. This retail convention lays the groundwork for future business investment in the City.

Mountain Lions in Tehachapi the things you should know Nov 29, 2021

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TehachaPod got a chance to talk with Robin Parks from the Mountain Lion Foundation about these big cats that call Tehachapi and California home. We get a chance to separate myth and facts about these predators that live in our nearby mountains. Robin explains how we can be better pet owners when we live in rural areas. He also explains how mountain lions truly want nothing to do with humans and generally leave the area when they hear the human voice. We also talk about misidentification of mountain lions and things we can do if we ever do encounter one of these animals while out in their habitat. More information on the mountain lion can be found at www.MountainLion.org. Send your show thoughts and questions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Holiday Time in Tehachapi with Lots to do Nov 22, 2021

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We talk about all of the upcoming Christmas and Holiday activities throughout the greater Tehachapi area. The Christmas Parade is returning this year, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, special Christmas events at the wineries, 12 Days of Christmas Food Drive, Greater Tehachapi Holiday Decorating Contest, American Legion Post 221 and Wreaths Across America for veteran gravesites. We also talk about several of the small businesses that are great places to find fantastic gifts and you support locally owned shops. Send your thoughts, questions and decorating contest information to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Recapping the Kern County Energy Summit Nov 16, 2021

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TehachaPod recaps the 15th annual Kern County Energy Summit. All three hosts attended the conference and each brought back a little something that relates to East Kern County and the Tehachapi specifically. The Energy Summit hosted by the Kern Economic Development Council featured experts from several local companies representing solar, wind, fossil fuels and battery storage. We also talk about redistricting in our area, the Tehachapi Christmas Parade and holiday decorations throughout town. Send your show questions and thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Experience Tehachapi Magazine 2021 From the Loop Newspaper Nov 10, 2021

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We talk Experience Tehachapi Magazine 2021 edition with Publisher Claudia Baker and Editor Juliana Crisalli. The annual magazine highlights Tehachapi for both the resident and the visitor in mind. Experience Tehachapi Magazine is a full color 112 page look at events, happenings, heritage and art in Tehachapi. Julianna and Claudia describe the process they go through to plan and execute the content and layout. We even get a visit from Pat Doody who wrote three of the feature articles. Experience Tehachapi Magazine can be found throughout town at many businesses and the digital version is at www.TheLoopNewspaper.com. Send your show thoughts and ideas to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Holiday Cottage in Kern county A Time To Give To Foster Children Nov 09, 2021

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The Holiday Cottage is in its 34th year of giving gifts to Kern County children in foster care. The gifts they receive come from the community, Jana Slagle from Department of Human Services in Kern county explains how the program works and how we all can get involved in making one of 2,000 foster children's holiday a little brighter. Financial donations can be made through www.KernPartnership.com and more information on the Holiday Cottage Program can be found at www.KCDHS.org. Send your questions and thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

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