Tehachapi Journal • Wine Country Your Complete Guide to Tehachapi Wine Country Napa gets the headlines. Tehachapi gets the altitude, the mountain views, and increasingly, the wine to match. California wine country usually brings Napa or Sonoma to mind. But tucked into the mountains just 45 minutes from Bakersfield, Tehachapi has quietly built one of … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Lifestyle Wine in the Mountains? Tehachapi’s Wine Country Is the Real Deal Tehachapi’s growing wine scene is quietly becoming one of the most unique mountain wine destinations in California. Most people don’t think of Tehachapi when they think of wine country. They should. Officially established in 2020, the Tehachapi Mountains American Viticultural … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Community Events Summer Is Coming — and So Is the Tehachapi Farmers Market Farmers markets, concerts, festivals and community events are about to bring downtown Tehachapi back to life for the summer season. Mark your calendars for the return of one of Tehachapi’s favorite warm-weather traditions. The Tehachapi Farmers Market kicks off … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Community Coffee With the Mayor: Tehachapi’s Most Relaxed Civic Tradition A simple monthly tradition continues bringing local residents and city leadership together over coffee and conversation. Not everyone has time for city council meetings, and that’s okay. But if you’ve ever wanted to actually talk to local leadership without an agenda or … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Local Business A Tehachapi Staple Is Closing Its Doors — Here’s How to Say Goodbye After 14 years, Darlene’s Real Swell Toys is preparing to close, with a sell-everything event running through May 31. Some businesses become more than just a place to shop — they become part of the fabric of … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Local Sports Tehachapi Warriors Are Having a Season to Remember Tehachapi High School athletics continue to make the community proud with major accomplishments in both swimming and track & field during the 2026 spring season. It’s been a spring to celebrate for Tehachapi High School athletics. The 2026 THS Warriors Swim Team … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Local Business Shop Local in Tehachapi: Gifts, Apparel and Small Businesses Continuing to Grow Local businesses continue expanding throughout Tehachapi as residents increasingly focus on supporting small shops, local products and community-driven businesses. As Tehachapi continues to grow, so does the number of local businesses offering unique gifts, clothing, home décor, handmade … Read more
Living in Cummings Valley: A Neighborhood Guide Neighborhoods Living · Tehachapi, California Cummings Valley is one of the most scenic and wide-open areas in the Tehachapi region. Located just southwest of town, this rural community is known for its rolling farmland, vineyards, ranch properties, and peaceful country setting. It’s a favorite for those who want … Read more