TehachaPod
News & Politics Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@cityoftehachapi
Language:
English
Contact:
6618222200
Episodes
What's New with TVRPD: Zumba with Kathy Armendariz
5/10/2024
Looking for a fun way to get your exercise in? Sarai Diaz with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District and local Zumba Instructor Kathy Armendariz join the podcast to discuss fitness classes and activities in Tehachapi. To learn more, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org
Duration:00:27:44
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Mother's Day Weekend
5/9/2024
Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi brings us the latest events and activities in Tehachapi for the upcoming weekend. Listen to find out way to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day! Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.com
Duration:00:14:04
Kern Economic Summit 2024 with Richard Chapman
5/8/2024
Richard Chapman, CEO and President of the Kern Economic Development Corporation joins Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe, and Key Budge to discuss the upcoming Kern County Economic Summit televised onMay 11 on KGET.com and KGET channel 17. We talk about opportunities in East Kern County for businesses, people seeking employment, and the direction of our economy. Richard shares some of the things to look forward to that will be featured in this years Economic Summit.
Duration:00:57:08
Tehachapi Council Recap May 2024
5/7/2024
Time for a quick recap of all business happenings at our recent Tehachapi City Council meeting in May 2024. Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe, Chief Richard Standridge, and Key Budge talk about Police Week, a new officer sworn in, police officer promotions, new projects and a few other items from the May 6 council meeting. Send your questions, thoughts, and ideas to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.
Duration:00:20:39
Chamber Update with featured business, WM
5/6/2024
Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and Ashley Cortes with WM join the podcast to discuss the latest Chamber happenings. To learn more, visit the website www.tehachapi.com
Duration:00:34:43
Give Big Kern: Support Your Local Nonprofits
5/2/2024
Aaron Faulk, CEO and President of Kern Community Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Give Big Kern fundraiser. Since 2016, Give Big Kern has raised more than $4.2 million for over 150 hardworking nonprofits in Kern County. To learn more and to support our local nonprofits involved in the fundraiser, visit www.givebigkern.org
Duration:00:30:42
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: May 2, 2024
5/2/2024
Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi shares the upcoming events and activities at our wineries and breweries and all around town for this weekend and through the month of May. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Duration:00:23:16
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 25, 2024
4/25/2024
Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi shares the upcoming activities and events for this weekend and beyond. To stay up-to-date with all of our local wineries, breweries and events, make sure to check out the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Duration:00:18:09
What's New with TVRPD: Women's Fitness with Rodes Phire
4/24/2024
Rodes Phire with Aireena and Sarai Diaz with TVRPD join us today to talk about local fitness and recreational opportunities. Rodes teaches an exciting, free class every Saturday morning at Central Park which involves jumping on trampolines, boxing, and lots of fun. To learn more about the class and to reserve your spot, visit the website: www.aireena.com
To check out all the activities and sports offered by TVRPD, visit the website: www.tvrpd.org
Duration:00:43:05
Marley's Mutts: A Look at Kern County's Dog Crisis
4/23/2024
Melissa Brunson Ed.D., Executive Director of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, joins the podcast to tell us more about their dog rescue ranch located here in Tehachapi and how the organization is working with other shelters and rescues in Kern County and beyond to help address Kern County's dog overpopulation. To learn more about how you can support the organization and to purchase tickets for the upcoming Wild West Wagfest, visit the website: www.marleysmutt.org
Duration:00:41:58
TehachaPod's Eye on the Capital, April 19, 2024
4/19/2024
TehachaPod's Eye on the Capital is an informative look and state and national legislation and issues impacting your life in Tehachapi.
On this episode, State Senator Shannon Grove doubles down on her battle against child sex trafficking by targeting buyers of victims...but is already facing opposition. Assemblyman Vince Fong secures a key victory in court as he continues his campaign for Congress, the State budget is back in the news prior to the Governor's May revision, a local Assemblywoman gets a small victory in her quest to being a medical campus to Kern County, and the national eye on the economy questions tariffs on imports and inflation once again.
Duration:00:13:47
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Tehachapi Wind Festival
4/18/2024
Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more this weekend. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Duration:00:19:38
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 11, 2024
4/11/2024
Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more this weekend. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Duration:00:16:40
What's New with TVRPD: Free Kids Fishing Day
4/9/2024
Brenda Gonzalez and Taylor Davis with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District join the podcast to discuss ongoing activities and upcoming events like the Kids Free Day at Brite Lake. To learn more, visit the website, www.tvrpd.org
Duration:00:41:54
Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 4, 2024
4/4/2024
Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi joins the podcast to share what fun there is to be had at our local wineries, breweries, and more as we look ahead to Easter weekend. To learn more, visit the website: www.discovertehachapi.com
Duration:00:20:42
Kern County Career and STEM Expo
4/3/2024
Olivia Franzen, Program Manager for the Kern Economic Development Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Kern County Career and STEM Expo.
To learn more about the event and how you can get involved, visit the website: https://kedf.org/career_stem_expo/
Duration:00:32:34
Chamber of Commerce Update: with featured business, AES
4/2/2024
Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, brings us the latest updates and happenings within the GTEDC. Michael Huynh, Sr. Stakeholders Relations Manager of AES, discusses renewable energy and how AES is growing the industry right here in Kern County.
To learn more about the Chamber, visit www.tehachapi.com
To learn more about AES, visit www.aes.com
Duration:00:26:07
TCTA: Murder on the Orient Express
4/1/2024
David Stenstrom, director, and James Carhart, set designer, of the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association's latest production, Murder on the Orient Express, join the podcast to tell us more about the upcoming play.
To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit the website: https://www.tctaonstage.com/
Duration:00:40:47
Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women Recognition: Teresa Ruth
3/29/2024
As we continue our coverage of Women's History Month this March, Mya Acosta, Community Engagement Specialist, and Jeanette Pauer, Tehachapi City Councilmember, sit down with Teresa Ruth to learn more about her background and what it means to be one of Tehachapi's Extraordinary Women.
Read more about the recognition here: https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2024/03/16/local-news/city-council-honors-five-extraordinary-women/11937.html
Duration:00:20:45
Easter Weekend in Tehachapi, what to do!
3/28/2024
Trying to decide what to do over the Easter weekend in Tehachapi? Well we have the entire rundown on events and activities on this episode. Clare Scotti from DiscoveryTehachapi.com joins us to share all of the details. Send your thoughts, questions and ideas to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.
Duration:00:12:10