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Founder of Alongside thanks Bakersfield for park fence, says it gives families peace of mind
City public meeting · April 2, 2026
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Fran Medrano, founder of Alongside and a mother of a child on the autism spectrum, used public comment to thank the city of Bakersfield for installing a fence at a neighborhood park, saying it improves safety and offers peace of mind for families of children with disabilities.
Fran Medrano, founder of the nonprofit Alongside and a mother of a child on the autism spectrum, thanked the city of Bakersfield during the public comment period for adding a fence at a local park, saying the change has made the space safer for families.
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