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WM will begin delivering a new 3rd cart for organic waste to residential customers in the City of Tehachapi beginning Monday June 17. We talk with Ashley Cortes from WM to explain how the new 3rd cart will work and when they will be collected curbside. The 3rd cart for organics is State of California mandated via SB 1383. We explain the why this is happening and what to expect moving forward. Send your questions, thoughts and suggestions to .
info_outline Eye on the Capitol-June 14, 2024TehachaPod
Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at State and National issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this episode, the State budget deadline looms as lawmakers scramble to pass an interim spending plan while the Governor negotiates cuts to address a $27 billion shortfall this coming fiscal year. Plus, we await the decision from the California Supreme Court on a ballot measure funded by California's wealthiest corporations, the U.S. Supreme court is also mulling their opinion on an appeal case surrounding the ability of a city to enforce anti-camping ordinances in public parks and...
info_outline Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Father's Day WeekendTehachaPod
Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, joins us to discuss the upcoming events and activities happening around town for Father's Day weekend. To learn more, visit
info_outline What's new with TVRPD: Sip and SavorTehachaPod
Sarai Diaz, Recreation Manager of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, joins us to discuss the upcoming Sip and Savor event on Saturday, June 22. To learn more and to purchase your tickets, go to
info_outline TCTA: Best of Broadway to hit the Beekay stageTehachaPod
The Tehachapi Community Theatre Association is excited to present "Best of Broadway" at the Beekay Theatre from June 14 through June 30. Directors Opal and Guy Martin join the podcast to discuss what the audience can expect from the show. For more information and to buy tickets, visit
info_outline Canvus: furniture from the wind industry to our communityTehachaPod
You might have noticed the unique benches installed around Tehachapi, including at the American Legion Post 221, the TPD Pickleball Courts, and the Visitor Center. Canvus representative Sean Calhoun joins the podcast to discuss the company and how the idea came to create outdoor furniture and public art from retired wind turbine blades. To learn more about Canvus, visit the website:
info_outline Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: June 6, 2024TehachaPod
Clare Scotti, Discover Tehachapi, joins the podcast to share the upcoming events and activities happening in Tehachapi throughout June. To learn more, visit
info_outline City Council Recap: June 3, 2024TehachaPod
City Manager Greg Garrett, Assistant City Manager Corey Costelloe, and Finance Director Hamed Jones recap the Monday, June 3, 2024, Tehachapi City Council meeting and the special meeting for the presentation of the five-year budget for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 through 2028/29 and 2024/2025. For more information and to find the full agenda, visit
info_outline Chamber Update with featured business: AltaOneTehachaPod
Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and John Urbano, Business Development Manager of AltaOne Federal Credit Union, join the podcast to discuss the latest news from the Chamber and to provide some insight on the workings of AltaOne. For more information, visit
info_outline Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Closing out MayTehachaPod
Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi brings us the latest details on events, activities and more happening around town for the weekend of May 30 and beyond. For more information, visit
info_outlineTextMyGov is the latest communication tool the City of Tehachapi has added to make it easier for the public to talk to city hall. TextMyGov allows the public to report a non-emergent problem, concern or question to Tehachapi City Hall utilizing keywords via text message. Text Hi to (661) 441-3844 to opt-in and you will receive a greeting, then enter a keyword like pothole, you will then receive the pothole reporting form sent to you via text message. You don't have to go to the website, locate the request tracker or call city hall and go through an automated phone system unless you want to.
Nancy Francom from Text My Gov joins TehachaPod to explain how easy it is to use.
TextMyGov also allows the City of Tehachapi to send out notifications regarding special events, road closures and other non-emergent information simply by texting Tehachapi to 91896.
A link to our TextMyGov application can also be found on our website www.LiveUpTehachapi.com