Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of USD 25, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property is not wheelchair accessible, and specific accessibility features are not detailed.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located a 2-minute walk from Taft City Park and 9 minutes by foot from Taft Chamber of Commerce. It is 1 mile from West Kern Oil Museum and Taft College.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool open from March to November, with access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Topper Motel

What guests think

At Topper Motel, travelers describe a classic, no-frills stop that is generally very clean and quiet, with friendly, hands-on owners and easy, safe parking by the rooms, making it a popular, good-value base for short stays.

Rooms are small and simple, with several noting recent updates and basic in-room amenities; some report thin walls, traffic or AC noise, and occasional maintenance issues or odors, with a few isolated bug complaints. The location suits visits to Taft and the Carrizo Plain, and many appreciate having a Mexican restaurant on-site or next door. Expect a straightforward, affordable overnight stop.

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Facilities

Parking is easy and feels safe, often right outside the room. There is a pool, though a couple of reviews noted cloudy water or that it was not heated.

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Jeff

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don't need anything fancy. A clean room, quiet and great parking. Good price. I would return.

10

Tom

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice older hotel, very clean, modern room, able to park right in front of our room. Would stay there again if I were staying in Taft. Only negative is the ice maker serving the complex was not working but certainly not an issue.

10

Pascal

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fully renovated motel, very clean, parking in interior court (very safe), good price, and have a restaurant onsite. thank you!

10

Joan

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Toppers Motel is definitely good value. It is very clean and the beds are comfortable. I like having a dining table in the room. There is everything needed for a comfortable stay. Amenities include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and flat screen TV. Staff is friendly and accommodating. La Salsa, the Mexican restaurant onsite is excellent. There is ample parking and it’s free. I visit several times a year for birdwatching trips and it provides great access to the Carrizo Plain, So. San Joaquin Valley and Pixley Wildlife refuge for viewing Sandhill Cranes.

10

Matthew

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great old school motel. Parking right in front of your door and limited access to the parking lot. Nice safe place to stay

10

Bassam

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly owner, parking easy and safe. Super quiet place

8

Michael

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with all the basic amenities needed. Check in was speedy and staff was super friendly too. We stayed in a room with one queen bed which was quite small but adequate for one night. Mattress seemed better quality and newer. The water in the pool was cloudy and not heated. We had dinner at the attached restaurant, LaSalsa (not the chain), and it was quite good. Would stay again.

10

Toney

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really retro but clean. Park 10’ from your bed. Homee feel. check in was with delightful Indian lady. Definitely not your chain motel. Surely deserved it’s 8.8 rating.

10

Wesley

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a cozy motel that has all the basics, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, tv and cable, AC, desk, comfortable chair, pool, local newspaper, ice and a good restaurant near by (on the same property). It is really good for the price.

10

Sebastian

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Rooms, quiet area, plenty of parking, has accessible pool area. For my 1 night stay I have no compliants. Friendly front desk staff.

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Cleanliness

Frequently praised as very clean across rooms and property. A minority mention odors or insects.

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10

Chuck

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was very nice. Had great conversation with him. Room looked like it has been remodeled recently. It is not a high end place, but was quiet and very clean.

10

Tom

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice older hotel, very clean, modern room, able to park right in front of our room. Would stay there again if I were staying in Taft. Only negative is the ice maker serving the complex was not working but certainly not an issue.

8

Gregory

3 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel centrally located in Taft. Comfy beds, quiet room and good condition.

8

Jeff

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in a very small town. Seems mainly workers stay here from the oil fields. Room was clean, quiet, affordable.

4

Brittany

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smelly, itchy bedding, dead roaches in the room.

10

Amy

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and cute property.

10

Joan

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Toppers Motel is definitely good value. It is very clean and the beds are comfortable. I like having a dining table in the room. There is everything needed for a comfortable stay. Amenities include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and flat screen TV. Staff is friendly and accommodating. La Salsa, the Mexican restaurant onsite is excellent. There is ample parking and it’s free. I visit several times a year for birdwatching trips and it provides great access to the Carrizo Plain, So. San Joaquin Valley and Pixley Wildlife refuge for viewing Sandhill Cranes.

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Aaron

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sewer smell in room, loose toilet....and I mean loose. AC unit quit in the middle of the night...woke up sweaty at midnight…..finished my night's sleep in the front seat of my car.......never again

10

Mieczyslaw

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet plus good price.

8

Nichole

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly, the room was clean, and it was a great value.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and basic, with some recent remodeling and essentials like a fridge, microwave and coffee maker; several found beds comfortable, though one reported a very hard mattress. Noise from traffic, thin walls or AC occurs in some rooms.

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Steven

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great, old-style roadside motel with very clean, updated materials including new floors in the bedroom and new tile and fixtures for the bathroom. Warm welcome set me up for a lovely, nostalgic, stay in an old-school setting, without the worn-out vibe of many older properties. A real treat…and economical, too.

8

Gregory

3 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel centrally located in Taft. Comfy beds, quiet room and good condition.

10

Joan

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Toppers Motel is definitely good value. It is very clean and the beds are comfortable. I like having a dining table in the room. There is everything needed for a comfortable stay. Amenities include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and flat screen TV. Staff is friendly and accommodating. La Salsa, the Mexican restaurant onsite is excellent. There is ample parking and it’s free. I visit several times a year for birdwatching trips and it provides great access to the Carrizo Plain, So. San Joaquin Valley and Pixley Wildlife refuge for viewing Sandhill Cranes.

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kevin

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the hotel is a small little place in a small town. It was clean but nothing above that. the table and chairs to sit on are falling apart and the bed felt like you are sleeping on a piece of plywood. It was the hardest bed I've slept on. Now I do understand its a small town motel but I did expect just a little better.

8

Pavel

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You often get what you pay for. I paid very little and got very little. That was expected. The room was very small and smelled a little, but it was also clean, tidy and no insects of any kind. I was hoping for a clean cheap motel and that is exactly what it was :) I don't put 5 stars just because at 5 stars people expect things to be perfect, which it wasn't. For example, the walls are made of cardboard and you hear every single car driving by on the street behind. So bring ear plugs :)

10

JAMES

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff, small room but fully equipped with essentials. Good internet. Coffee. Quiet. Me ican Restaurant next door.

8

Michael

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with all the basic amenities needed. Check in was speedy and staff was super friendly too. We stayed in a room with one queen bed which was quite small but adequate for one night. Mattress seemed better quality and newer. The water in the pool was cloudy and not heated. We had dinner at the attached restaurant, LaSalsa (not the chain), and it was quite good. Would stay again.

8

Richard

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place looked like an 50s era motor lodge and given the reasonable price we had our doubts but we were pleasently surprized! The place had been tastfully remodeled within the last year or so top to bottom inside and out. The staff was admazing and friendly. One warning is the the rooms were on the small size. For the money you can't beat it!

8

Vadim

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Topper is a no-frills motel in Taft CA. I chose this location to rest overnight for my supernloom photoshoot in the Carrizo Plain. Late check-in and check-out were seamless, the room was clean. My only complaints would be 1/ no drinking water in the room; 2/ the blanket was thin and, with this weather, too cold; 3/ the air conditioner was noisy, and 4/ room service vacuum cleaned the next room around 6-7 am which was too early in the morning. Overall, a decent place to rest for the money.

10

Wesley

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a cozy motel that has all the basics, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, tv and cable, AC, desk, comfortable chair, pool, local newspaper, ice and a good restaurant near by (on the same property). It is really good for the price.

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Service

Staff and owners are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth late check-ins and occasional upgrades.

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Chuck

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was very nice. Had great conversation with him. Room looked like it has been remodeled recently. It is not a high end place, but was quiet and very clean.

10

Maithanh

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service, quiet

10

Carrie

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice people

10

John

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, who kindly gave us an upgrade to a large room with all the facilities we needed. The second best motel of our two week trip!

8

Steve

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in terms of value. The owner was really nice during check-in and got us extra blankets when we requested them. A fantastic Mexican restaurant is next door so no need to find a place to eat- this is the place! My only gripe is that there was no soap provided in the bathroom. Most places have this and so I have come to expect it. Other than that I would stay here the next time I come to see the wildflower bloom.

10

Jennifer

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night. It was clean, quiet and staff was nice. I liked that I just had to walk just a few feet to have dinner. Which by the way was very very good! Oh and an easy walk across the street to the convenient store

10

Bassam

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly owner, parking easy and safe. Super quiet place

8

Nichole

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly, the room was clean, and it was a great value.

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Lisa

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

What I liked about Topper motel is that it is family run—not one of those national franchises—and this is what distinguishes it as far as homey feeling, personally invested staff and the feeling of being in a one and only place

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Terese

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean motel near Carrizo Plains National Monument. Very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this motel for anyone planning to visit Carrizo Plain.

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Location

Convenient for Taft stays and access to Carrizo Plain and nearby wildlife refuges. Setting is generally quiet and felt safe, with a Mexican restaurant on-site or next door.

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Gregory

3 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel centrally located in Taft. Comfy beds, quiet room and good condition.

8

Duane

5 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old school motel. Clean good Mexican restaurant located in same building.

10

Pascal

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fully renovated motel, very clean, parking in interior court (very safe), good price, and have a restaurant onsite. thank you!

10

Jennifer

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night. It was clean, quiet and staff was nice. I liked that I just had to walk just a few feet to have dinner. Which by the way was very very good! Oh and an easy walk across the street to the convenient store

8

Michael

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with all the basic amenities needed. Check in was speedy and staff was super friendly too. We stayed in a room with one queen bed which was quite small but adequate for one night. Mattress seemed better quality and newer. The water in the pool was cloudy and not heated. We had dinner at the attached restaurant, LaSalsa (not the chain), and it was quite good. Would stay again.

10

David

8 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was amazing for the price point. A great launch pad for surrounding areas.

10

Merry

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only here for a late check in and early departure however it’s clean, quiet and has all that I needed. A little off the main drag, which is where I like to stay. All in all, just what I was looking for and great value for money.

10

DENISE

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay. Close to the wildlife refuge I volunteer at during the summer. Would stay again.

8

Rolf

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A bit of occasional traffic noise. Other than that, the place was an excellent value and worth a trip off of I5 to get there.

8

Terese

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean motel near Carrizo Plains National Monument. Very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this motel for anyone planning to visit Carrizo Plain.

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Dining

Many guests praise the on-site or next-door Mexican restaurant for tasty, convenient meals. Breakfast is not covered in most reviews.

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Duane

5 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old school motel. Clean good Mexican restaurant located in same building.

8

Steve

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in terms of value. The owner was really nice during check-in and got us extra blankets when we requested them. A fantastic Mexican restaurant is next door so no need to find a place to eat- this is the place! My only gripe is that there was no soap provided in the bathroom. Most places have this and so I have come to expect it. Other than that I would stay here the next time I come to see the wildflower bloom.

10

Pascal

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fully renovated motel, very clean, parking in interior court (very safe), good price, and have a restaurant onsite. thank you!

10

Joan

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Toppers Motel is definitely good value. It is very clean and the beds are comfortable. I like having a dining table in the room. There is everything needed for a comfortable stay. Amenities include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and flat screen TV. Staff is friendly and accommodating. La Salsa, the Mexican restaurant onsite is excellent. There is ample parking and it’s free. I visit several times a year for birdwatching trips and it provides great access to the Carrizo Plain, So. San Joaquin Valley and Pixley Wildlife refuge for viewing Sandhill Cranes.

10

Jennifer

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night. It was clean, quiet and staff was nice. I liked that I just had to walk just a few feet to have dinner. Which by the way was very very good! Oh and an easy walk across the street to the convenient store

10

JAMES

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff, small room but fully equipped with essentials. Good internet. Coffee. Quiet. Me ican Restaurant next door.

8

Michael

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with all the basic amenities needed. Check in was speedy and staff was super friendly too. We stayed in a room with one queen bed which was quite small but adequate for one night. Mattress seemed better quality and newer. The water in the pool was cloudy and not heated. We had dinner at the attached restaurant, LaSalsa (not the chain), and it was quite good. Would stay again.

10

Nga

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful motel in Taft. Now I see why they scored 8.8 out of 10. Nice shower. Nice towels (not the cheap, thin, yucky Motel 6 towels). Comfortable bed. Owners clearly put a lot of effort into maintaining the place. Very nice. Bummer no breakfast provided though. Please note that the motel is in the back of the property. Drive through the parking lot past the Salsa restaurant. It can be a bit confusing first time finding it. (-;

10

Wesley

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a cozy motel that has all the basics, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, tv and cable, AC, desk, comfortable chair, pool, local newspaper, ice and a good restaurant near by (on the same property). It is really good for the price.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7 $73	8 $75	9 $77	10 $81
11 $85	12 $79	13 $77	14 $79	15 $78	16 $81	17 $82
18 $78	19 $81	20 $89	21 $78	22 $81	23 $84	24 $81
25 $81	26 $90	27 $78	28 $81	29 $89	30 $78	31 $81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $78	2 $81	3 $81	4 $89	5 $84	6 $82	7 $94
8 $94	9 $81	10 $91	11 $81	12 $94	13 $94	14 $91
15 $82	16 $91	17 $94	18 $81	19 $91	20 $91	21 $82
22 $90	23 $92	24 $82	25 $90	26 $87	27 $88	28 $87
29 $79	30 $90

Topper Motel

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Triple Room, Refrigerator & Microwave (3 Queen Beds)

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

Superior Double Room, Ground Floor (2 Full Size Beds)

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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