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An area landmark often referred to as “The big green barn” facing Tehachapi High School went up in flames on May 3 as Kern County firefighters set three structures ablaze for a multi-unit training exercise. The property is best known as the former Nunes Apple Orchard, located at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Dennison Road, where 27 different varieties of Tehachapi-grown apples were sold for nearly 20 years. The buildings that were burned, two barns and a small house, may date back to the early 1900s. John Nunes, who operated the orchard from 1973 to 1990 could not say exactly how old the buildings were. “It’s sad to see the end of an era,” said Nunes, who now resides in Turlock. “But I’ve been concerned about the liability issues; having two empty buildings - and the high school right across the street.” Nunes, who was joined by his son Greg at the training exercise, said that kids have been known to come across the...
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