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🌱 What new earthquake warning means for Tehachapi’s older buildings and families.

Tehachapi, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Tehachapi! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new earthquake warning means for Tehachapi’s older buildings and families.

Also on today's calendar: Sip and Paint at La Bodega de Castillo: Fire Works on the Fourth! and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 92, low: 61.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southern San Andreas Fault stress levels are at their highest point in 1,000 years, study says (turnto23.com) — Tehachapi sits in a region where stress on the Southern San Andreas and nearby faults is now among the highest in a thousand years, according to new research. A geologist notes past quakes, including White Wolf Fault events that damaged Tehachapi, as reminders to retrofit older buildings and keep emergency kits, communication plans, and “drop, cover, and hold on” skills ready.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This might be a stupid question, but if you think it is, please just move along 😂
    I live on upper deertrail (pretty close to the gun range iykyk it’s far) so I’m used to cohabitating with the wildlife peacefully. However, I… (Nextdoor Bear Valley)
  • The little fawns are about a month old now.
    They are learning what is good to eat by watching their mother. They have been sampling some dried leaves on the ground, wild mustard (especially the… (Nextdoor Stallion Springs)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Team Member in Tehachapi. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Copy - Crew Team Member in Tehachapi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tehachapi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mojave

  • Colosseum's Federal Shield: What the DOJ Filing Means for California's Mining Future (skillings.net)
  • Man dies after crashing into power pole off Hwy 178 near Ridgecrest (kget.com)
  • Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer reveals his optimal outcome for the Mojave Wasteland (pcgamer.com)

Arvin

  • Arvin City Council to consider former Delano PD commander for police chief role (kget.com)

Ok Tehachapi! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Tehachapi

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Tehachapi

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.