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The Tehachapi News is looking for a few freelance writers. If you'd like to be considered, reply to news@tehachapinews.com and tell us a little about who are you and your interests.

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We're like to talk with a few local parents of children who suffer from food allergies for a brief feature story. If you would like to participate, please email us at  editorial@tehachapinews.com and be sure to type "re: food allergies" in the subject line.