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The Long Battle Over Coastal Access at Hollister Ranch
A legal fight at Hollister Ranch could have lasting implications on the future of public access to the California coast.
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A Timeline of Hollister Ranch History
A timeline exploring the history of the human presence at Hollister Ranch, plus the changing and contested claims to that land.
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Hollister Ranch: A Brief Look at Four Decades of Legal History
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