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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 Weekend Activity Update: Veterans Day Preview

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Veterans Day Preview

    Mya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Tehachapi, and Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, discuss the upcoming schedules for our local wineries and breweries and other events happening around town. There will be plenty to do around Tehachapi this Veterans Day weekend!

    To learn more and to book a wine tour, visit www.discovertehachapi.com

     

    "Ham" Radio is Alive and Well with the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association

    "Ham" Radio is Alive and Well with the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association

    Ray Gretlgin, Dan Mason, and Micah Martin with the Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association discuss the important role amatuer radio plays in disaster communications and public safety. "Ham" radio is also used for a variety of recreational and service-related activities. To learn more, visit https://ac6ee.org/

     

    Eye on the Capitol: Recap of the California Legislative Session and Preview of 2024 Primaries

    Eye on the Capitol: Recap of the California Legislative Session and Preview of 2024 Primaries

    Corey Costelloe, Assistant City Manager, brings a new segment to the Tehachapod Network. "Eye on the Capitol" breaks down the latest news from Sacramento and national politics and explains the impacts on Tehachapi's local government. To stay up-to-date with what's happening within your local government, visit www.liveuptehachapi.com

     

     

    Kern Energy Summit Preview with Richard Chapman

    Kern Energy Summit Preview with Richard Chapman

    Richard Chapman, President and CEO of the Kern Economic Development Corporation, discusses the upcoming 17th Annual Kern County Energy Summit. Chapman delves into Tehachapi's economic impact on the energy industry and how trends have changed over the last several years following the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more, visit https://kernedc.com/

     

    In the Know with Your Tehachapi Police Department: Featuring Sergeant Drew Funderburk

    In the Know with Your Tehachapi Police Department: Featuring Sergeant Drew Funderburk

    Tehachapod kicks off a new recurring segment where members of the Tehachapi Police Department are invited into the podcast studio to share about themselves, the latest happenings in the department, crime prevention efforts, recruitment, and much more. This segment features Sergeant Drew Funderburk who is a long-time Tehachapi resident and has served as a member of TPD for 8 years. For more information on the Tehachapi Police Department, visit https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/481/Police-Department

    To learn more and to sign up for the Volunteers in Police Services program, click here:

    https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=670

     

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Apple Fest, Raincheck Rodeo, and Fall Carnival

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Apple Fest, Raincheck Rodeo, and Fall Carnival

    It's time for the weekly weekend update for all things Tehachapi featuring Clare Scotti www.DiscoverTehachapi.com. This weekend is packed with entertainment opportunities including the annual Apple Festival, the Raincheck Rodeo, and the Fall Carnival. Clare has all of the updated information on musicians, food, special events for the upcoming weekend in Tehachapi, at our breweries, vineyards and more. Send your thoughts, questions and suggestions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com

    Senator Shannon Grove Visits Tehachapi

    Senator Shannon Grove Visits Tehachapi

    California Senator Shannon Grove stopped by the TehachaPod studio at Tehachapi City Hall to talk about Human Trafficking and a new law that was signed by the governor a couple of weeks ago. She describes the journey for SB 14 to reach the governors desk and the impact this law will have on sex trafficking of minors. We also talk about the truck climbing lanes for Highway 58 and the role she took in helping this cross the line. Senator Grove talks about her connection to the large geographic area that represents and the place Tehachapi has. Send your thoughts, questions, and suggestions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update Winery Breweries & More

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update Winery Breweries & More

    It's time for the weekly weekend update for all things Tehachapi featuring Clare Scotti www.DiscoverTehachapi.com. Clare has all of the updated information on musicians, food, special events for the upcoming weekend in Tehachapi, at our breweries, vineyards and more. Send your thoughts, questions and suggestions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com

    Getting an inside look at NASA Armstrong

    Getting an inside look at NASA Armstrong

    We get the opportunity to talk with Megan Person the News Chief from NASA Armstrong at Edwards Air Force Base. Megan is a wealth of knowledge and she shares what its like to be apart of the NASA team. She talks about the technology and creative minds at work at NASA and how they make their technical reports available to the public  https://ntrs.nasa.gov/

    NASA also makes available free STEM ciriculum for local schools https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/

    Technology transfer is also free https://technology-afrc.ndc.nasa.gov/