TehachaPod

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Donating Blood During the COVID 19 Crisis in Tehachapi Jun 04, 2020

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Houchin Community Blood Bank's Yessica Diaz-Conti (HCBB.com) joined the TehachaPod crew to talk about the importance of donating blood during the COVID-19 Crisis. We also cover platelet and plasma donations and why there is a need in our community. The most recent Tehachapi City council meeting is also talked about, plus upcoming events and episode topics.

TehachaPod is asking for military family "shout outs" for their loved ones serving currently or for a veteran who has served our country by emailing media@TehachapiCityHall.com

Tehachapi small businesses move a little closer to opening May 28, 2020

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Tehachapi businesswoman Barb Villasenor joins the TehachaPod crew for a discussion about what the COVID-19 shutdown has meant to her an independent contractor and when she hopes to get back to work.

As local salons and barber shops are allowed to open, not all aspects of those businesses can start up again.

We also talk about upcoming Tehachapi events including the 4th of July Fireworks Display and other changes to events.

Re-opening Kern County Businesses during the COVID-19 crisis May 21, 2020

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TehachaPod (Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe & Key Budge) talk to Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner about the re-opening process for our local businesses.

Supervisor Scrivner talks about the Kern County Back to Business Ad-Hoc Committee he is part of and the work they are doing. He discusses the $25 million Kern Small Business Relief Program and who can benefit from applying. We also ask about working with the State of California through this process.

Is the "New Normal" acceptable for our society? May 20, 2020

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The TehachaPod crew (Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe & Key Budge) discuss the "new normal" or should we be getting back to normal in our society during this covid-19 global event. We have the conversation as how it relates to Tehachapi and elsewhere. We talk to a family and what new normal means to them and we ask Jeff Lingerfelt from Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley what the new normal for the medical profession means to his industry and the patients.

We also dive into our show and who has been listening, including U.S. Troops stationed outside of the U.S. We share some of the topics and guests in future episodes.

Opening the Tehachapi Farmer's Market May 11, 2020

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We went out onto the streets of Tehachapi to talk to people who attended the first Farmer's Market since the coronavirus started. People were relieved to be outside and shop in an open air market setting. Social distancing and a scaled back version of the market were put into place. Many felt this was a sense of freedom and ready to get back to a more normal feeling of living. We interviewed numerous people and listen to what they had to say.

Opening the Economy from COVID-19 Restrictions in Tehachapi May 05, 2020

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We talk about the how the City of Tehachapi is looking to open its economy and the request made by council to support local control of its economy. Key Budge, Corey Costelloe and Greg Garrett recap the recent city council meeting which covered the request made by Mayor Wiggins and council. Also we talk about the Tehachapi Farmer's Market opening to the public, and a couple of new construction projects are about to begin.

Tehachapi Construction Projects Apr 28, 2020

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We talk to Andrew Norton from the City of Tehachapi's Engineering Department about new and ongoing construction projects. We cover new cycling improvements, rail corridor safety for pedestrians among other safety related projects.

Key Budge, Greg Garrett and Corey Costelloe talk about things occurring in the Tehachapi area with the people involved.

TehachaPod Education during the Coronavirus Apr 21, 2020

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TehachaPod hosts Corey Costelloe and Key Budge had a conversation with Tehachapi Unified School District Superintendent Stacey Larson-Everson about education during the Covid-19 crisis.

She talks about meal programs, distance learning, chrome books, wifi accessibility for students plus what may be ahead for students this year and next.

TehachaPod talks COVID-19 with Senator Shannon Grove Apr 17, 2020

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California State Senator Shannon Grove talked to Key Budge and Corey Costelloe about the coronavirus impact in Kern County. Can California look at opening its economy and getting people back to work. How the COVID-19 crisis has forced changes in how government operates and the resources that are available to small businesses, individuals and veterans.

Special thanks to KUZZ's Lauren Carter for her voiceover talent.

TehachaPod Episode 10 Faith during the Coronavirus Crisis Apr 07, 2020

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We talk to two local faith leaders in Tehachapi about the coronavirus and how local churches are going to the virtual church.

Christ Frost from Mountain Bible Church and Mike Safford from Tehachapi Mountain Vineyard Church join Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe and Key Budge to talk about the changes that are made during times of crisis and finding the positives.

Email questions or ideas for show topics to media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Special thanks to Lauren Carter from KUZZ radio for sharing her voiceover talents for TehachaPod.