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• Hearst Ranch Conservation Now Endorses Bruce Gibson for San Luis Obispo County District 2 Supervisor
  April 7, 2006
  By Gary Felsman

• How do you want Hearst land used?
  Four upcoming meetings allow residents to learn about the new parkland and offer suggestions
  By David Sneeddsneed@thetribunenews.com, February 28, 2006

• Hearst deal is out of escrow and into history
  The 82,000-acre Hearst Ranch that surrounds Hearst Castle will be preserved under the agreement with the state
  Kathe Tanner, The Tribune, February 19, 2005
  

• Sunset magazine likes what's become of Hearst
  The deal to preserve the 'iconic' Hearst Ranch, though controversial, is recognized among top such deals of 2004
  Leslie Griffy, The Tribune, Tues., Jan. 25, 2005

• TOP STORIES OF 2004, NO. 1
  Hearst Ranch land deal will have a long impact
  Kathe Tanner, The Tribune, Sat, Jan. 01, 2005

• Inn the future? (Part 3 of 3)
  Proposed 100-room resort at Old San Simeon faces hurdles including questions of water supply and traffic congestion
  David Sneed, The Tribune, 12-28-2004

• Gaviota's patchwork, (Part 2 of 3)
  Easements like the one used in the Hearst Ranch deal may be the best method to preserve Santa Barbara County's picturesque coast, where numbers of landowners make conservation more difficult
  Nathan Welton, The Tribune, 12-27-04

• Is Hearst a model for future conservation ?(Part 1 of 3)
  The project's complicated easement -- complete with independent audits, resource cataloging and broad public disclosure -- was a unique deal but one whose details could turn off landowners in other cases
  Nathan Welton, The Tribune, 12-26-2004

• Next stop for Hearst deal
  The Legislature
  The plan clears its last regulatory hurdle with Public Works Board vote
  Nov. 11, 2004

• A crucial OK for Hearst land deal
  80,000 coastal acres to be saved from development
  Glen Martin, Chronicle Environment Writer
  Thursday, September 16, 2004

• Conservancy to Pay $34.5 Million Toward Hearst Ranch Open Space
  Agency wins agreement for more beach access. Another state board still must approve the deal.
  LA Times, Ken Weiss

• Calif Coastal Conservancy approves state purchase of Hearst Ranch
  By Don Thompson
  ASSOCIATED PRESS
  12:13 a.m. September 16, 2004

• Hearst Ranch deal clears last major financial hurdle
  State Coastal Conservancy approves $34.5 million from state bond funds
  Kathe Tanner
  The Tribune, Thursday, September 15, 2004
  
• Some fear Hearst deal sets precedent
  By Laura Mecoy -- Bee Los Angeles Bureau
  Published 2:15 am PDT Tuesday, September 14, 2004
  
• Land preservation bill passes Assembly, goes to governor
  The measure could help conserve the 900-acre Junge Ranch at the southern end of Hearst Ranch
  Kathe Tanner
  The Tribune, August28, 2004
  

• Hearst Crown Jewel May Stay Unspoiled
  California Hopes It Has Agreement That Will Protect Undeveloped Coast
  By Rene Sanchez
  Washington Post Staff Writer
  Sunday, August 22, 2004; Page A03

• Hearst deal clears big hurdle
  State wildlife board approves spending $34M;
  Hearst would give up some development rights and donate 1,500 acres for trail access
  Kathe Tanner
  The Tribune, Fri, Aug. 13, 2004

• State board advances purchase of fabled Hearst Ranch
  Printed in the SanDiego Union Tribune
  By Don Thompson
  ASSOCIATED PRESS
  12:10 a.m. August 13, 2004

• Wildlife Board OKs Hearst Deal
  Its vote to provide $34.5 million toward purchase draws criticism from some environmentalists
  LA Times
  August 13, 2004

• Wildlife Conservation Board Votes to Approve Hearst Ranch Purchase;
  Plan Now Moves to Coastal Conservancy and State Parks and Recreation for Review
  California Resources Agency
  August 12, 2004

• EDITORIAL
  The Hearst Deal Works
  LA Times,
  Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004

• Hearst Ranch deal is a bargain
  LEVELS OF DISCLOSURE ARE UNPRECEDENTED
  Jeff Stump and Nita Vail
  San Jose Mercury News
  Wednesday, 8-11-2004

• Posted on Sun, Aug. 08, 2004
  Editorial Opinion of The Tribune
  Hearst document answers questions
  The Tribune

• California's 'crown jewel' may finally be open to the public
  State hopes to turn Hearst Ranch, on edge of Big Sur, into conservation area, symbolizing a growing trend in land deals.
  By Daniel B. Wood | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
  July 19, 2004

• Hearst Land Plan Gains Support
  Residents welcome proposal to allow hotel, 27 homes in exchange for coastal land preservation
  La Times, July 16, 2004
  By John Johnson, Times Staff Writer

• Questions over Hearst Ranch's value lead to conflict allegation
  TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press
  The Tribune, July 16, 2004

• Public has say on conservation deal
  The meeting is the final public opportunity for local resident to ask questons of key negotiators and to voice opinions about the plan
  Kathe Tanner and Nathan Welto Kathy Tanner and Nathan Welton
  The Tribune, July 16, 2004

• Viewpoint
  Integrity of Hearst Ranch forever conserved
  Kara W. Blakeslee
  Printed in the Tribune, July, 15, 2004

• Viewpoint
  The Hearst easement deal as it pertains to access
  Steve Hearst
  Printed in the Tribune, July 15, 2004

• Hearst: No curbs on coastal access
  By Laura Mecoy -- Bee Los Angeles Bureau
  Published 2:15 am
  Wednesday, July 14, 2004

• Keep the Coast in Focus
  LA Times Editorial
  July 4, 2004

• Details on Hearst plan to be released
  Public meeting appears set for July 15 in Cayucos
  Kathe Tanner
  The Tribune
  June 24, 2004

• Hearst Deal Reached
  $95 Million accord to protect 82,000 acres
  Kathe Tannner
  The Tribune
  June 5, 2005

• Trust helps keep ranchland productive
  Kathe Tanner
  The Tribune
  June 5, 2004

• Tentative Pact Is Reached to Protect Hearst Ranch
  By JOHN M. BRODER
  New York Times
  Published: June 5, 2004

• Hearst, State Tentatively Agree to Coastal Land Preservation
  The company would sell 1,400 acres of shoreline and be allowed to build a hotel and 27 homes.
  82,000 acres preserved in perpetuity
  LA Times
  Kenneth Weiss
  June 5, 2004

• Tentative deal reached for state to buy portion of Hearst Ranch
  ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press
  The Tribune
  June 4 2004

• Tentative deal reached for state to buy portion of Hearst Ranch
  ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press Writer
  San Francisco Chronicle
  June 4, 2004

• Hearst conservation negotiators expect announcement this week on deadline issue
  Kathe Tanner
  The Tribune
  June 1, 2004

• Hearst update possible today
  The Tribune
  June 1, 2004

• A pivotal time for coastal wonders
  Conservationists, Hearst Corp. negotiate over ranch
  - Glen Martin, Chronicle Environment Writer
  San Francisco Chronicle
  Sunday, May 30, 2004

• Caltrans' part of Hearst deal is finalized
  Federal officials back $23 million to preserve ranch west of Hwy. 1
  The Tribune
  Kathe Tanner
  May 29, 2004

• Caltrans' $23 million for Hearst moves ahead
  State commission gives OK, federal review to come
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  Kathe Tanner
  May 14, 2004

• On May 13, 2004, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the grant for $23 million. In addition, the CTC clarified a statement by the Sierra Club that conservation easements can just be ripped. They reiterated what SLOCOG had already answered the easement will be held in perpetuity.

• Hearst plan clears hurdle
  SLOCOG endorses proposal to preserve 18-mile strip of coast
  Kathe Tanner
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  May 6, 2004

• SLOCOG recommends using Caltrans money in Hearst Ranch conservation
  Kathe Tanner
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  May 5, 2004

• Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint
  Setting the record straight on Hearst Ranch
  Jeff Stump, Vice President American Land Conservancy (ALC)
  Ptinted in the Telegram Tribune
  May 3, 2004

• SLOCOG looks at Ranch funding
  Hearing to focus on conservation of Hearst land
  Kathe Tanner
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  May 3, 2004

• SLOCOG seeks public access to ranch details Hearst Conservation
  Kathe Tanner
  Printed in The Tribune Tribune
  April 23, 2004

• Public will see deal's details
  Exact date unknown, but release will happen before May meetings
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  Kathe Tanner
  April 6, 2004

• Editorial Opinion of The Tribune
  Fiscal watchdogs or obstructionists?
  What is the Sierra Club doing?
  Printed in the Telgram Tribune
  March 28, 2004

• Hearst deal welcomes Caltrans funds
  $23 million bond would preserve Highway 1 corridor though ranch
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  Kathe Tanner
  March 26, 2004

• Hearst Announces Extension to May 30th, Appraisal is in. more than double the locked in price, of $95 Million. The value of the Ranch is increasing 2 - 3 million per month.

• Hearst deal deadline is extended
  Land Conservancy has until May 30 to prove $95 million purchase of acreage can happen
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  Kathe Tanner
  March 25, 2004

• Hearst gives conservancy group until May to get funding for Calif. ranch deal
  San Jose Mercury News
  TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press
  March 25, 2004

• U.S. Congressman Bill Thomas (22nd District) has officially expressed his support for the Hearst Ranch Conservation Project. In a letter to the Governor, he has indicated this is a good project.

• Hearst Ranch talks inspire nervousness
  Some activists are wary of state's ownership without any oversight
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  Kathe Tanner
  March 23, 2004

• Local efforts have protected 4,455 acres in last five years
  Most parcels are along North Coast
  Printed in the Telgram Tribune
  March 23, 2004

• Unparalleled drive to save state coastline
  California's purchases include three that cost $100 million or more
  By Jim Wasserman, Associated Press
  Oakland Tribune
  March 22, 2004

• Hey Buddy, Wanna Buy a Beach?
  Is $1,000 an Acre a Fair Price for Some of the Most Valuable Real Estate in the World?
  By Chris Dixon
  Surfer Magazine
  March 2004

• It's not our land -- so let's grab it
  The Hearsts have an idea for sale to California:
  $80 million (plus tax breaks) for a coastal jewel. It's a bargain
  Christopher Reynolds:
  La Times - Wild West Feature
  February 17th, 2004

• Unspoiled Coast
  State has great chance to buy Hearst land
  San Diego Union Tribune Editorial
  February 7th, 2004

• Hearst Corp., Conservationists Reach Deal
  Printed in the New York Times
  February 4th, 2004
  By The Associated Press

• State, Hearst Ranch Are in Talks
  Printed in the LA Times
  February 4th, 2004
  By Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer

• A Letter from Harriet Burgess (Thank You and Update)
  Accord is "one of the most significant deals in history"
  Harriet Burgess, President of the American Land Conservancy
  Printed in the Telgram Tribune
  Tuesday, February 3, 2004

• Read what many individuals are saying about the "Hearst Ranch Conservation Project"

• Letters from Supporters

 

Other News Articles

• Priceless Parcel
  Printed in the San Diego Union-Tribune
  Sunday, February 1st, 2004
  Steve Schmidt

• Hearst Ranch talks going beyond deadline.
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  Thrusday, January 22nd, 2004
  Kathe Tanner

• Agency confirms Hearst deal cost
  Printed in the Telegram Tribune
  Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004
  Kathe Tanner

• Hearst family, conservancy agree on price of preserving ranch
  Printed in the San Fransico Chronicle
  Tuesday, February 4th, 2004
  TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press Writer

• Hearst family, conservancy agree on price of preserving ranch
  Printed in the San Fransico Chronicle
  Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004
  TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press Writer

• Nov., 18th, 2003
  Monterey County Board of Supervisor in a letter to Shirley Bianchi have endorsed the framework and Hearst Ranch Conservation Project

• A Letter from Liz Scott-Graham
  Hearst Deal is Not Final Until Agencies Approve Funding
  Printed in the Telgram Tribune
  Sunday, November 9, 2003

• Posted on Sat, Aug. 30, 2003
  SLO County at height of coastal land conservation
  David Sneed
  The Tribune

• A Letter from Stephen T. Hearst (An Update)
  Printed in the Telgram Tribune
  Saturday, July 5, 2003

• State to Enter Negotiations for Hearst Ranch
  State of California Resources Agency
  Thursday, June 5, 2003

• Hearst may split land with public
  Printed in the Tribune
  Saturday, May 23, 2003, Kathe Tanner

• NATIONAL DESK | February 20, 2003, Thursday
  Conservancy Reaches Deal To Preserve Hearst Land
  By BARBARA WHITAKER (NYT) 382 words
  Late Edition - Final , Section A , Page 20 , Column 6

• Hearst Ranch deal aims at preservation
  Suzanne Herel, SF Chronicle Staff Writer
  Thursday, February 20, 2003

• Hearst Ranch preservation plan approved
  Suzanne Herel, SF Chronicle Staff Writer
  Thursday, January 9, 2003

• Hearst Ranch agrees to drop resort plans
  Seatle Daily Journal
  December 6, 2002

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• Posted on Mon, Jul. 21, 2003
  San Jose Mercury News
  Cowboy conservationists race to preserve ranches
  DESIRE TO PREVENT SUBURBAN SPRAWL INSPIRES TRUST THAT BUYS RANGELAND RIGHTS

• Posted on November 23, 2003
  New York Times
  ENVIRONMENTAL CALCULUS -
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