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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
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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
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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
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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
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TOP
STORIES OF 2004, NO. 1
Hearst Ranch land deal will have a long impact
Kathe Tanner, The Tribune, Sat, Jan. 01, 2005
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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
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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
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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
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Next
stop for Hearst deal
The Legislature
The plan clears its last regulatory hurdle with Public Works Board
vote
Nov. 11, 2004
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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EDITORIAL
The Hearst Deal Works
LA Times,
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004
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Hearst
Ranch deal is a bargain
LEVELS OF DISCLOSURE ARE UNPRECEDENTED
Jeff Stump and Nita Vail
San Jose Mercury News
Wednesday, 8-11-2004
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Posted on Sun,
Aug. 08, 2004
Editorial
Opinion of The Tribune
Hearst document answers questions
The Tribune
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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
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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
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Questions
over Hearst Ranch's value lead to conflict allegation
TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press
The Tribune, July 16, 2004
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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
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Viewpoint
Integrity of Hearst Ranch forever conserved
Kara W. Blakeslee
Printed in the Tribune, July, 15, 2004
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Viewpoint
The Hearst easement deal as it pertains to access
Steve Hearst
Printed in the Tribune, July 15, 2004
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Hearst:
No curbs on coastal access
By Laura Mecoy -- Bee Los Angeles Bureau
Published 2:15 am
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
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Keep
the Coast in Focus
LA Times Editorial
July 4, 2004
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Details
on Hearst plan to be released
Public meeting appears set for July 15 in Cayucos
Kathe Tanner
The Tribune
June 24, 2004
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Hearst
Deal Reached
$95 Million accord to protect 82,000 acres
Kathe Tannner
The Tribune
June 5, 2005
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Trust
helps keep ranchland productive
Kathe Tanner
The Tribune
June 5, 2004
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Tentative
Pact Is Reached to Protect Hearst Ranch
By JOHN M. BRODER
New York Times
Published: June 5, 2004
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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
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Tentative
deal reached for state to buy portion of Hearst Ranch
ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press
The Tribune
June 4 2004
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Tentative
deal reached for state to buy portion of Hearst Ranch
ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press Writer
San Francisco Chronicle
June 4, 2004
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Hearst
conservation negotiators expect announcement this week on deadline
issue
Kathe Tanner
The Tribune
June 1, 2004
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Hearst
update possible today
The Tribune
June 1, 2004
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A
pivotal time for coastal wonders
Conservationists, Hearst Corp. negotiate over ranch
- Glen Martin, Chronicle Environment Writer
San Francisco Chronicle
Sunday, May 30, 2004
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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
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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
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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.
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Hearst
plan clears hurdle
SLOCOG endorses proposal to preserve 18-mile strip of coast
Kathe Tanner
Printed in the Telegram Tribune
May 6, 2004
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SLOCOG
recommends using Caltrans money in Hearst Ranch conservation
Kathe Tanner
Printed in the Telegram Tribune
May 5, 2004
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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
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SLOCOG
looks at Ranch funding
Hearing to focus on conservation of Hearst land
Kathe Tanner
Printed in the Telegram Tribune
May 3, 2004
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SLOCOG
seeks public access to ranch details Hearst Conservation
Kathe Tanner
Printed in The Tribune Tribune
April 23, 2004
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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
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Editorial
Opinion of The Tribune
Fiscal watchdogs or obstructionists?
What is the Sierra Club doing?
Printed in the Telgram Tribune
March 28, 2004
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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
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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.
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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
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Hearst
gives conservancy group until May to get funding for Calif. ranch
deal
San Jose Mercury News
TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press
March 25, 2004
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Unspoiled
Coast
State has great chance to buy Hearst land
San Diego Union Tribune Editorial
February 7th, 2004
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Hearst
Corp., Conservationists Reach Deal
Printed in the New York Times
February 4th, 2004
By The Associated Press
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State,
Hearst Ranch Are in Talks
Printed in the LA Times
February 4th, 2004
By Kenneth R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer
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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
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Read
what many individuals are saying about the "Hearst Ranch Conservation
Project"
- Letters from
Supporters
Other News Articles
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Priceless
Parcel
Printed in the San Diego Union-Tribune
Sunday, February 1st, 2004
Steve Schmidt
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Hearst
Ranch talks going beyond deadline.
Printed in the Telegram Tribune
Thrusday, January 22nd, 2004
Kathe Tanner
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Agency
confirms Hearst deal cost
Printed in the Telegram Tribune
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004
Kathe Tanner
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Hearst
family, conservancy agree on price of preserving ranch
Printed in the San Fransico Chronicle
Tuesday, February 4th, 2004
TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press Writer
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Hearst
family, conservancy agree on price of preserving ranch
Printed in the San Fransico Chronicle
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004
TIM MOLLOY, Associated Press Writer
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Nov., 18th,
2003
Monterey County Board of Supervisor in a letter to Shirley Bianchi
have endorsed the framework and Hearst Ranch Conservation Project
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A
Letter from Liz Scott-Graham
Hearst Deal is Not Final Until Agencies Approve Funding
Printed in the Telgram Tribune
Sunday, November 9, 2003
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Posted on Sat,
Aug. 30, 2003
SLO
County at height of coastal land conservation
David Sneed
The Tribune
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A
Letter from Stephen T. Hearst (An Update)
Printed in the Telgram Tribune
Saturday, July 5, 2003
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State
to Enter Negotiations for Hearst Ranch
State of California
Resources Agency
Thursday, June 5, 2003
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Hearst
may split land with public
Printed in the
Tribune
Saturday, May 23, 2003, Kathe Tanner
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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
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Hearst
Ranch deal aims at preservation
Suzanne Herel, SF Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, February 20, 2003
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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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