By Sean Ridgway, TME, and Daniel Schwartz, TME

In September, 2024, The Mountain Enterprise reported on a local “Bridging the Gap” meeting in Frazier Park. A major concern brought up by community members…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Above: Representatives from around Kern County come together for the ribbon cutting of the dual purpose Sheriff’s and Fire Department substation at the Hard Rock Tejon in Mettler

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