Tehachapi launches citizen request iPhone app

Submitted by John Windover on Fri, 2010-03-12 08:14

The City of Tehachapi has announced the release of the Citizen Request Tracker (CRT) application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This app works in conjunction with the city’s online Request Tracker system to allow citizens to report issues on the go. The app is now available for free to all residents at the iTunes App Store.

The Citizen Request Tracker app gives Tehachapi residents the same citizen-power to report civic issues that were previously available only in large metropolitan areas such as New York City and Boston.

However, unlike New York City’s and Boston’s iPhone apps, the Citizen Request Tracker app will work nationwide and is linkable on the go to any CivicPlus client.

When a citizen observes a non-emergency issue, they access the app, designate the City of Tehachapi as their default location, add an optional description, insert a photo and then submit the issue.

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Recall election appears to fail

Submitted by Cory Smith on Wed, 2010-03-10 10:16

Voters braved the elements Tuesday in Tehachapi to cast their votes in a special recall election targeting three members of the Tehachapi Unified School District.

School board members Mary Graham, Patty Snyder and Holly Hart were the targets of the recall, but they appear to be safe. Preliminary results Wednesday morning showed between 53 percent and 55 percent of voters chose "No" on whether to recall each woman.

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Schools close as snow hits mountains

Submitted by Aaron Perlman on Tue, 2010-03-09 11:04

School closures across the mountain communities for Tuesday.

Caliente, El Tejon and Tehachapi all had school closures due to the overnight snowfall.

Highway 58 in Tehachapi was also closed for a period of time, but it reopened about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday.

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Voters head to polls for school recall election

Submitted by Carol Ferguson on Mon, 2010-03-08 15:09

Voters in Tehachapi head to the polls on Tuesday as three school board members face a recall.

The special election asks voters if they want to recall Holly Hart, Patty Snyder and Mary Graham from the Tehachapi Unified School District board.

Some parents are angry with these board members because they voted to demote middle school principal, Eric Trigueiro.

For each member facing recall, the ballot also has a replacement candidate that voters can vote to approve.

For Seat B, Chuck Hansen is running to replace Holly Hart.

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Perez to speak to group in Tehachapi

Submitted by Lisa Krch on Fri, 2010-03-05 17:15

Tehachapi Republican Women Federated is hosting a special guest Monday. A candidate for Kern County 2nd District Supervisor will speak to the group.

Steve Perez, former Kern County Supervisor is running for his old seat. He is planning to discuss reasons for his re-election bid, along with ideas about streamlining bureaucracy and growing communities through job creation.

The meeting will be held Monday, March 8th at 11:30 am at Kelcy's Restaurant, 110 West Tehachapi Boulevard.

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Tehachapi gets a dusting of snow

Submitted by Miles Muzio on Thu, 2010-03-04 21:28

Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell this morning in the Tehachapi area with about 4 inches on the top of Bear Mountain.

Cool conditions prevailed with a high of only 38 on Thursday. While it should improve a bit on Friday with sunshine in the morning, look for another chance for mixed rain and snow on Saturday.

I think we could see another couple of inches of snow, but higher elevations may received 4-8" (say above 5,000').

Winter persists next week with another chance for snow on Tuesday, but finally a break in the action is schedule for Thursday and the following weekend. No snow, no rain- and temperatures into the mid-upper 50s!

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Vegas impersonator brings Rod Stewart to Tehachapi

Submitted by Bryan Milioti on Thu, 2010-03-04 18:47

First performing as Rod Stewart in the summer of 1984, Gregory entered himself in a Tribute contest that would forever change his future.  Soon after, he was flown to Los Angeles by the producers of what was then the #1 rated television show in syndication, Puttn on the Hits.  After that, things would never be the same for Gregory, as he would soon move to L.A., and not long after, would start making a career out of impersonating Rod Stewart.  He has since taken his act world wide, from Singapore to South Carolina, from Bangkok to Berlin. 

Gregorys current California tour will bring him to Pacinos on Saturday March 13th at 7:pm for an intimate Las Vegas style dinner show. Tickets are $34.95 for a complete dinner show package or $25 for show only tickets and can be purchased at Pacinos  Spaghetti Factory located at 1100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. at the corner of Tucker Rd (Hwy. 202).

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Wall That Heals makes Tehachapi to Bakersfield trip

Submitted by Betsy Lambert on Wed, 2010-03-03 17:27

A piece of history has made its way to Bakersfield.

The Wall That Heals was brought down from Tehachapi to Bakersfield Wednesday morning in it's truck. Escorted by about 150 motorcycle riders, the wall made its way down Highway 58 to Highway 99 and into Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave.

The wall will remain at the park until March 7.

The wall is replica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial in Washington, D.C. It's 250 feet long and has 58,249 names inscribed on its black medal. All the names are those of men and woman who died during the Vietnam war.

The names will be read throughout the day and night while the wall is here by Kern County residents.

Along with the wall, there is a tent set up with pictures, names and bios of all the Kern County residents that died in Vietnam.

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Train depot case settled

Submitted by Sabrina Rodriguez on Thu, 2010-02-25 19:08

Nearly two years after Tehachapi's historic train depot burned down, the criminal case was settled this week.

Investigators said that illegal fireworks caused the fire and arrested Brian O'Donnell and Jason Watson for the crime.

The trial was supposed to start this week, but on Wednesday both defendants pleaded no contest to the charges of causing fire to a structure and use of unclassified fireworks.

Watson was sentenced to 20 days in jail and three years probation. O'Donnell got 160 hours of community service and three years probation.

As for the train depot, it has been rebuilt and will officially reopen on June 5.

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'Wall That Heals' to travel from Tehachapi to Bakersfield

Submitted by John Windover on Tue, 2010-02-23 13:13

A motorcycle escort will accompany "The Wall That Heals" from Tehachapi to Bakersfield March 3rd.  The escort is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Tehachapi Holiday Inn Express and concludes at Stramler Park in Bakersfield, where the replica of the Vietnam Wall will be on public display 24 hours a day from March 4-7.

For a donation of $15.00 participants will ride in the motorcycle escort, receive an event pin, be treated to a barbeque dinner and be invited to the pre-opening reception.  Funds raised from the motorcycle escort will help offset costs connected to bringing the Wall to Bakersfield.

The Wall is being sponsored by the non-profit Veterans of Kern County, Inc., the Vet Center and The Kern County Veterans Service Office.  To volunteer or make a contribution call 661-868-7303.

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