The public's beaches at Hollister Ranch will finally be open to it
It should not have taken so long, but years of public advocacy and legislating will finally open the beaches at Hollister Ranch to the public.
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Hollister Ranch Beaches in Goleta, CA - California Beaches
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The End of Exclusive Access Along California's Most-Coveted Coast - Surfer
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Exclusive Hollister Ranch beach finally opening to public
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The Hollister Ranch on Tumblr
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Exclusive Hollister Ranch beach finally opening to public – SFGATE
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Hollister Ranch Fights to Limit Public Beach Access – edhat
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to open Hollister Ranch beaches - Los Angeles Times
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Gov. Newsom signs bill to open pristine beaches, surf spots to the public
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Hollister Ranch Will Open To Public, But Is That a Good Thing?