The Last Piece Of Rural Los Angeles

A 326-acre parcel in the Santa Monica Mountains, a part of the space called the "Big Wild," is being purchased with Proposition 12 funds.

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October 19, 2000, 8:15 AM PDT

By Gwen Hilburn

"The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is about to acquire a new parcel near Topanga State Park. It has been on their most wanted list since 1993. The tract runs from the San Diego Freeway to Will Rogers State Park. It is the last piece of rural Los Angeles, according to the conservancy."

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Conservancy Close to Deal on Parkland

Monday, October 3, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

History / Preservation California

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