Tehachapi News

03/07/2026

Tim Gutierrez submitted these photos of an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) that was taken on a Tehachapi hillside.

Tim Gutierrez submitted these photos of an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) that was taken on a Tehachapi hillside.

01/08/2026

Sean Williamson took this photo of a Black-crowned Night Heron waiting for a small fish or invertebrate to appear to provide a meal.

Sean Williamson took this photo of a Black-crowned Night Heron waiting for a small fish or invertebrate to appear to provide a meal.

01/07/2026

The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, which is now entering its 27th season of free concerts, is looking for new musicians and general volunteers as the organization looks to expand its offerings and plan for the future.

The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, which is now entering its 27th season of free concerts, is looking for new musicians and general volunteers as the organization looks to expand its offerings

01/06/2026

American Airlines plans to suspend direct flights from Bakersfield's Meadows Field Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport from February through May, according to county officials.

American Airlines plans to suspend direct flights from Bakersfield's Meadows Field Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport from February through May, according to the county officials.

12/09/2025

Shelly Alvarez took this photo of a California Mule Deer doe in the late afternoon light in the foothills of the Tehachapi Valley.

Shelly Alvarez took this photo of a California Mule Deer doe in the late afternoon light in the foothills of the Tehachapi Valley.

12/09/2025

At their monthly meeting the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council heard a construction update from Pacific Steel Group Vice President of Mill Operations Mark Olson on the Mojave Micro Mill, a project he said would bring jobs and reintroduce the steel industry to California.

At their monthly meeting the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council heard a construction update from Pacific Steel Group Vice President of Mill Operations Mark Olson on the Mojave Micro Mill,

12/09/2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Holiday Concert was presented Friday night to a full house of music fans.

Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Holiday Concert was presented Friday night to a full house of music fans.

12/08/2025

Squeals and laughter accompanied the arrival of Santa at the annual Breakfast With Santa in Tehachapi. Santa found time to leave his workshop in the hands of his elves, and with reindeer in need of exercise before their Christmas Eve trek, they took to the sky, arriving in Tehachapi a little after 8 a.m. Saturday.
https://www.tehachapinews.com/news/photo-gallery-santas-visit-at-annual-breakfast-delights-children/article_899c9b58-a93f-48df-b153-a14f8ac4b389.html

12/08/2025

The city Christmas tree in Tehachapi has been officially lit after the town's biggest Christmas parade yet.
https://www.tehachapinews.com/news/tehachapi-hosts-its-biggest-christmas-parade-yet/article_2ce024b9-8b92-41e4-9923-57efe237c943.html

11/22/2025

Maurice and Betty Gubler were a Tehachapi power couple for more than four decades. And what, you may be wondering, has been their “power”? The answer is kindness. Through many years, through many changes, together they have shown this community abundant kindness.

Maurice and Betty Gubler were a Tehachapi power couple for more than four decades. And what, you may be wondering, has been their “power”? The answer is kindness. Through many