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The official podcast of the City of Tehachapi, California. This municipal government podcast covers the issues, topics, history, lifestyle and happenings in Tehachapi, California. Hosted by Community Engagement Specialist Key Budge and Economic Development Coordinator Corey Costelloe, this show features interviews and highlights of community events, meetings and other interactions that impact Tehachapi.

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    • May 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 515 EPISODES


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    Local Business Spotlight: Westlane Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 50:27


    Good brews and good tunes are always easy to find at Westlane Brewing. Hosts Key Budge, Corey Costelloe, and Mya Acosta sit down with owner Derrick Davis to learn more about the brewery's history and how it has evolved over the years. To learn more and to find out what's going on at Westlane, find them on Instagram @WestlaneBrewing. 

    Things to do in Tehachapi first weekend of May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:31


    Let's kickoff the first weekend of May and look at a few things to do around the greater Tehachapi area. Plenty to do at our breweries and wineries plus a look at the rest of the month. Send your events, share your thoughts with us by emailing media@TehachapiCityHall.com. 

    Chamber Update: Cycle and Go Cyclery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 49:53


    Need a tune-up on your bike that's been collecting dust in your garage? Newly re-opened Cycle and Go Cyclery offers a wide range of services and bicycle sales for all of your outdoor adventure needs. Host Key Budge sits down with Cycle and Go owner Marvin Amato to learn more about what they offer. Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, also joins the episode to share the latest Chamber updates. To learn more, visit @CycleAndGo on Facebook. 

    Local Business Spotlight: Peak Collectibles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 40:06


    Are you a collector or are you interested in video games, comics, and other retro memorabilia? Peak Collectibles might be the place for you! Hosts Key Budge and Mya Acosta sit down with Jesse Baughman, owner of Peak Collectibles, to learn more about what the shop offers and how they have grown to be a cult favorite here in Tehachapi. To learn more, visit www.peakcollectible.com  

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 17:42


    The event season is in full swing! Learn more about what's happening this weekend with host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Easter Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 17:52


    Hop into Easter Weekend by checking out the different events and activities happening around town! Host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi discuss the schedules at our wineries, breweries, and beyond. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com

    Tehachapi Ballroom Dance: New Classes for Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 39:17


    Looking to learn a new skill or start a new hobby? Tehachapi Ballroom Dance might have what you're looking for! Hosts Corey Costelloe and Mya Acosta talk with Tehachapi Ballroom Dance owner Ben Baldassare to learn more about the different classes offered at the studio. For more information, visit www.tehachapidance.com

    What's New with TVRPD: 2025 Fishing Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 34:09


    Calling all fisherman -- the 2025 Fishing Derby at Brite Lake is right around the corner! Taylor Davis, General Services Manager of the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, joins hosts Mya Acosta and Key Budge in discussing the details of this year's fishing derby. To learn more and to register, visit www.tvrpd.org    

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 11:45


    Looking for something to do this weekend? Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti have you covered with the list of events and activities at our wineries, breweries, and beyond. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com

    A Conversation with CCI: Rehabilitation and Reintegration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 41:24


    Warden Brian Cates and Public Information Officer Tommy Harrison of the California Correctional Institution join hosts Greg Garrett, Key Budge, and Mya Acosta to discuss how the facility has adapted to the recently implemented “California Model,” sharing the successes of new programs benefiting both inmates and correctional staff. To learn more, visit www.cdcr.ca.gov

    Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club: Spring Train Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 17:58


    Host Mya Acosta is joined by Marlan Woodside, Superintendent of the Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club, and Deborah Howard, Stationmaster of the Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club, to learn more about their upcoming Spring Train Show on April 26 and 27. For more information, connect with the club on their Facebook page.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: April 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 17:36


    April is here! Ring in spring with a wide variety of events and activities taking place this weekend. Host Mya Acosta discusses what's planned for the wineries, breweries, and more with Clare Scotti, Co-owner of Discover Tehachapi. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com

    Chamber Update: BHE Renewables

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 31:14


    Happy April! It's time for our monthly check-in with the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, where Clare Scotti, Executive Director, shares the latest chamber news. We were also joined by Chris Kucherer, VP, Solar Operations of BHE Renewables, who discussed the company's mission and how they support various entities across the Tehachapi Valley. To learn more, visit www.bherenewables.com

    How Hydrostor Will Help Power Kern County and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 35:31


    Hosts Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe, and Mya Acosta sit down with Curt Hildebrand, Hydrostor Senior Vice President of Commercial Affairs, to discuss the project planned for East Kern County. The energy storage facility will create over 700 construction jobs, bringing over $500 million in direct and indirect benefits to the local economy. To learn more, visit: https://hydrostor.ca/projects/willow-rock-energy-storage-center/

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: March 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 12:24


    The last weekend of March is gearing up to be a busy one! Learn about what events and activities are planned at our wineries, breweries, and beyond with Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti. Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.com

    Jersey Mike's Opens in Tehachapi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 29:49


    Martha Perez, Owner/Operator of the local Jersey Mike's, joins hosts Corey Costelloe and Mya Acosta in discussing Tehachapi's newest sandwich shop. Jersey Mike's Grand Opening is set for April 2, 2025. To learn more, visit the website: www.jerseymikes.com

    Tehachapod's 500th Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 51:47


    Hosts Key Budge, Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe, and Mya Acosta celebrate Tehachapod's 500th episode by reminiscing about the podcast's humble beginnings and reflecting on the many wonderful guests who have graced the show. Watch the video version on YouTube and explore pictures from throughout the years in our latest social media post @CityofTehachapi.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: March 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 19:18


    Looking for something to do this weekend? Host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi discuss the events and activities at our local breweries, wineries, and beyond. To learn more, visit www.liveuptehachapi.com

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: March 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 11:39


    Hosts Key Budge and Mya Acosta give a brief overview of this snowy weekend's events and activities taking place at our wineries, breweries, and beyond. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com

    Tehachapi's Build-a-Plane Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 18:46


    Twice a week, Tehachapi-area students visit the Tehachapi Municipal Airport to learn how to build a plane. This is all made possible by the Build-A-Plane Program; President Paul Nafziger and Vice President Tim McGuire of the program join hosts Mya Acosta and Ashley Whitmore in explaining the impressive mentorship and resources offered through Build-A-Plane. To learn more or to sign up for the program, call (661)-972-3156.

    TCTA Presents: Enchanted April

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 52:50


    Ever wondered what the weather is like in Italy in April? Director David Stenstrom and Set Designer James Carhart join hosts Key Budge and Mya Acosta in discussing the Tehachapi Community Theatre Association's first play of 2025 -- Enchanted April. To learn more and to purchase tickets or become a member, visit www.tctaonstage.com

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: March 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 17:07


    Are you looking for something to do during this snowy March weekend? Look no further -- host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi discuss the events happening at our wineries, breweries, and beyond. Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.com

    2025 Capital Projects at a Glance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 21:02


    Curious about what projects are on the docket for 2025? Public Works Director Don Marsh and City Engineer Andrew Norton join hosts Greg Garrett and Mya Acosta in discussing the various repaving projects and other interesting developments taking place around town. For more information, visit our website, www.liveuptehachapi.com

    Chamber Update: La Bodega de Castilo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 39:57


      It's time for the March update with the Chamber, featuring the owner of La Bodega de Castillo. Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, presents the latest chamber news with hosts Greg Garrett, Corey Costelloe, and Mya Acosta. Claudia Fair, owner of La Bodega de Castillo, also joins the podcast to share about her wine bar and the story behind the development of her unique business.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: February 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 14:36


    Check out what's new with the wineries, breweries, and local entertainment with host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi. To learn more about the latest events and activities, follow @DiscoverTehachapi on social media. 

    Checking in with Kern County Animal Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 52:26


    Kern County Animal Services Director Nick Cullen joins hosts Corey Costelloe and Mya Acosta in discussing the different resources and programs available for animal welfare through KCAS. To learn more about what is offered throughout the county, visit kerncountyanimalservices.org.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: February 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 11:43


    Wineries, breweries, events and more -- here's an overview of what's happening in Tehachapi this weekend. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Valentine's Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 20:14


    Valentine's Day is here and this weekend is packed with fun events and activities all throughout Tehachapi. Host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi talk about the Wine Walk, Monster Truck Rally, Presidential Polar Plunge, and more! Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.com

    What's New with TVRPD: Looking Ahead to Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 24:36


    Spring is right around the corner and the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District is prepared to keep Tehachapi busy with new programs, events, and workshops. Sarai Diaz, Recreation Manager, and Bailey Damian, Recreation Specialist, join host Mya Acosta in discussing the calendar for the rest of the winter season and early spring. To learn more, visit the website www.tvrpd.org  

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Superbowl Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 13:53


    Whether you're looking to celebrate Superbowl Sunday or find something to do to avoid the big game, host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi discuss this weekend's events and activities around town. To learn more about what's going on at our wineries and breweries, visit www.discovertehachapi.com.  

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: January 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 12:06


    Looking for something to do this weekend? Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi and host Mya Acosta discuss the events and activities happening around town this weekend. From wineries and breweries to our local library and VFW, you're sure to find some entertainment in town. Learn more at www.discovertehachapi.com  

    Chamber Update: Cowboys and Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 22:18


    2025 is in full swing and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce joins the podcast to discuss what they have planned for the first several months of the year. Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the GTCC, and Joanne Nicks, owner of Cowboys and Angels, sit down with host Mya Acosta to talk about local business and the relocation of the western-wear boutique to downtown Tehachapi. To learn more about what's happening at the Chamber, visit www.tehachapi.com. For more information on Cowboys and Angels, check out their social media @cowboys_and_angels_tehachapica.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: January 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 22:44


    Activities are starting to pick back up in the new year -- host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi discuss what there is to do at our wineries, breweries, and beyond this weekend. To learn more, visit www.discovertehachapi.com  

    KEDF Career and STEM Expo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 32:42


    Olivia Jones, Programs Manager of the Kern Economic Development Foundation, joins host Mya Acosta in discussing the upcoming Career and STEM Expo on April 4, 2025, at the Career Technical Education Center. To learn more and to sign up as either an exhibitor or participant, go to www.kedf.org  

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: January 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 15:13


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti discuss this weekend's events and activities. For more information on what's happening at our wineries and breweries, visit @DiscoverTehachapi on Facebook and Instagram.

    What's New with TVRPD: Tots Program and Summit Seekers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 23:36


    Sarai Diaz, Recreation Manager for the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District, and Kelsey Ketcheside, Tots Director, join host Mya Acosta to discuss TVRPD's upcoming events and the Tots and Summit Seekers programs. To learn more, visit www.tvrpd.org  

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Kicking off the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 18:51


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti discuss this weekend's events and activities. For more information on what's happening at our wineries and breweries, visit @DiscoverTehachapi on Facebook and Instagram. 

    Eye on the Capitol-January 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 16:19


    On this edition of TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol, there is still one elected seat to fill following the certification of the November 2024 election, who is running for the 32nd State Assembly District Seat, plus, the Governor releases his first budget preview for the coming fiscal year just prior to visiting a section of High Speed Rail in Kern County. The legislative session is underway in Sacramento with a special focus on affordability in the State while new proposals continue to be presented to the Assembly and Senate. Plus, the Presidential Election is certified following the beginning of the new Congressional session in Washington D.C. and we have a new tool to help track legislation for impact to our local community. 

    Chamber Update: Mama Bear Brows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 45:35


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti, Executive Director of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, take a look at the Chamber's accomplishments in 2024 and what's already planned for 2025. Amber Bell, owner of Mama Bear Brows, discusses her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and about the services she offers at her new studio located on Mill Street. To learn more about the Chamber, visit www.tehachapi.com. For more information about Mama Bear Brows, find Amber on social media @mama_bear_brows.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: New Year's Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 13:59


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti discuss the upcoming activities happening at our wineries and breweries over New Year's Weekend. With the start of the new year, many of our local businesses take some time off -- be sure to listen for updates on their schedules! Learn more @DiscoverTehachapi on Facebook and Instagram.

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Looking Ahead to Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 17:49


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti discuss this weekend's events and activities at our wineries and breweries. Get your last-minute shopping in at our local businesses and enjoy some holiday festivities around town! To learn more visit @DiscoverTehachapi on social media. 

    Kern County Fire Department: Welcoming Helicopter 409

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 35:47


    Greg Garrett, Key Budge, and Ashley Whitmore are joined by KCFD Engineer Jon Drucker and Wildland Fire Division Chief Andy Kennison to discuss the unveiling of Helicopter 409, which will be stationed at the Tehachapi Municipal Airport, and the retirement of Helicopter 408. To learn more, visit www.kerncountyfire.org  

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: December 12, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 17:18


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti discuss this weekends events and activities happening around town. From our wineries and breweries to lots of holiday-related fun, there's plenty to keep you busy this weekend! To learn more, visit @DiscoverTehachapi on Facebook or Instagram. 

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Tehachapi Hometown Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 24:58


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti discuss the events taking place for the weekend of December 6-8. To learn more about all of the Hometown Christmas and Christmas Parade events and schedule, visit our website www.liveuptehachapi.com. For a recap of all of the events and activities taking place at our wineries and breweries, visit @DiscoverTehachapi on social media. 

    Tehachapi Hometown Christmas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 39:58


    Greg Garrett, Key Budge, Mya Acosta, and Jessica Garner all join the podcast today to discuss the very exciting events and activities taking place on Saturday, December 7 as part of the Tehachapi Hometown Christmas event. To learn more about Hometown Christmas and the Reindeer Rush program, visit the "City Services" tab on our website, www.liveuptehachapi.com  

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: Thanksgiving Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 14:06


    Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti discuss the events and activities happening around town over Thanksgiving weekend so you can keep your friends and family entertained! To recap the events at the wineries and breweries, visit @DiscoverTehachapi on Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about Hometown Christmas and the Reindeer Rush program, visit the "City Services" tab on our website, www.liveuptehachapi.com  

    Kight's Sweet Treats and Chamber of Commerce Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 33:21


    On this edition of TehachaPod, Corey Costelloe is joined by Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Clare Scotti with an update of Chamber happenings and events for December. Plus, a special guest, Samantha Kight of Kights Sweet Treats in Downtown Tehachapi talks about her unique freeze dried candy business, it's humble beginnings, unique offerings and her success as she closes in on one year of business in Tehachapi. 

    Coloring Tehachapi with Jill Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 19:48


    Hosts Key Budge and Mya Acosta sit down with artist and author Jill Davies to discuss her new coloring book which depicts Tehachapi scenery and iconic attractions. To learn more and to purchase a copy of the coloring book, visit https://www.facebook.com/ColorTehachapi

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: November 21, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 12:12


    Host Mya Acosta is joined by Clare Scotti to discuss this weekend's events and activities happening around town. To learn more about what events are taking place at the wineries and breweries, visit @discovertehachapi on social media. 

    TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol-Post Election Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 19:31


    Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at State and National issues that impact your life in Tehachapi. From new proposals, new laws and even future legislation, we do the research and pass on that information while you go about your life. On this special post-election edition, what happens between now and January 20, 2025 when President-Elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office? The steps, the nominations for leadership and the process for the transition of power. Plus, the fate of the 22nd State Assembly seat after Congressman Vince Fong wins both the election to Congress, and the State Assembly, plus, updates on how each State Proposition did in the election, what implementation will look like for what was approved. And, Governor Newsom reacts to a second Trump administration with some fear and planning, while the California Air Resources Control Board further advances air quality, what that could mean for your pocketbook and future motorhome purchases. 

    Tehachapi Weekend Activity Update: November 14, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 21:13


    Host Mya Acosta and Clare Scotti with Discover Tehachapi discuss the weekend's upcoming events and activities. To learn more, visit @discovertehachapi on social media. 

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