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    TehachaPod

    The official award winning podcast for the City of Tehachapi, California. Our municipal government podcast covers the issues, topics, history, lifestyle and happenings in Tehachapi. Hosted by Community Engagement Manager Key Budge, General Services Director Ashley Whitmore, Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe, & City Manager Greg Garrett. This show features interviews and highlights of community events, meetings and other interactions that impact Tehachapi. TehachaPod has received several awards for Government Special Episode and Individual Episodes by a Government Agency.
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    Episodes (373)

    Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Claudia Baker

    Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Claudia Baker

    The City of Tehachapi kicked off a new program to honor Women's History Month in 2024. Five wonderful individuals were selected out of nearly 70 nominations to receive the Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition. In this episode of Tehachapod, we learn more about one of those extraordinary women -- Claudia Baker. Claudia shares about her background, how she came to be the owner of The Loop Newspaper, and her advice for other entrepreneurial women. To learn more about Claudia, visit www.theloopnewspaper.com

     

    Eye on the Capital-March 1, 2024

    Eye on the Capital-March 1, 2024

    The State budget process has started, how is the Governor planning on addressing an estimated $68 Billion shortfall, wait he says $38 Billion...and now the deficit is projected at $73 Billion. Find out the game plan from the Governor as the process begins.

    Details on the 20th Congressional Seat primary AND special election, happening almost simultaneuosly. Confused? Many are, we attempt to break it down.

    Plus, with the State Legislature in session over 2100 bills have been introduced, and one intended to ban youth football in the State is already dead, for now.

     

    What's New at TVRPD

    What's New at TVRPD

    Brenda Gonzalez, Recreation Manager, and Sarai Diaz, Recreation Specialist, join the podcast to share the latest news and upcoming events from the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District.

    To learn more about recreational opportunities, events, and TVRPD facilities, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org

     

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    Tehachapi City Council Recap: Monday, February 5, 2024

    Tehachapi City Council Recap: Monday, February 5, 2024

    Greg Garrett, Key Budge, and Mya Acosta discuss the lastest developments from the February 5, 2024 Tehachapi City Council Meeting. From the approval of new pickleball courts to recognizing the Public Works Department for 1,000 days of no lost time incidents, there was plenty of interesting topics from the meeting.

    To learn more and to find council agendas, visit our website:

    www.liveuptehachapi.com

     

    Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Update: Rancho Raviri Almonds & Gifts

    Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Update: Rancho Raviri Almonds & Gifts

    Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, explains some of the upcoming programs and events available to chamber members in the new year. She also provides an in-depth tour of the upcoming Tehachapi Wine Walk set for Feb. 10.

    Lee Barron with Rancho Raviri Almonds & Gifts talks about his company's history and how they are participating in the Wine Walk as the Chocolate Sponsor.

    To purchase tickets to the Wine Walk, visit the website: https://discovertehachapi.com/

    To learn more about Rancho Raviri, visit their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rancho.raviri.almond.gifts/

     

    In the Know with your Tehachapi Police Department: Sergeant James Clark

    In the Know with your Tehachapi Police Department: Sergeant James Clark

    In this episode of In the Know with your Tehachapi Police Department, Sergeant James Clark shares how he came to be a member of TPD and his experience in working at different law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California.

    To support the TPD and City staff participating in the Bakersfield Marathon and to donate to the fundraiser for the Tehachapi Police Foundation, visit the website:

    https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/508/Police-Foundation-Bakersfield-Marathon-T

    Funds raised through the Tehachapi Police Foundation will go toward starting several new initiatives to connect with the youth in Tehachapi. 

    Living Local with the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors

    Living Local with the Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors

    In this episode of Tehachapod, Christy Rabe, broker with Platinum Realty Group, Chris Morales, agent with Platinum Realty Group, and Adonae Faris, broker with RE/MAX, discuss the importance of hiring a local real estate agent when considering buying and selling homes in the greater Tehachapi area. 

     

    For more information, visit https://adonaefaris.remax.com/

    or https://yourplatinumrealtygroup.com/