Tehachapi, California, is a city located in Kern County, at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The city was founded in 1876 as a railroad town and has a rich history and heritage.
Famous Persons from Tehachapi, California, United States
- Chris Denman - Born on October 7, 1983 - American football player
- Bob Bronzan - Born on January 11, 1919 - American football player (died: December 10, 2006)
- Raymond Clifford Wiggins - Born on August 31, 1909 - Politician (died: February 4, 1949)
- John Meehan - Born on June 13, 1902 - Scenographer, Architect, and Screenwriter - Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White | Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color (died: May 15, 1963)
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