Public Beach Access Fight

Santa Barbara case has implications for public beach access on both coasts. Wendy McCaw says that her easement is illegal.

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December 11, 2000, 12:00 PM PST

By Gwen Hilburn

Easements granted by ocean-front property owners have gone unclaimed by local governments. Santa Barbara County moved to secure their easements before the 20- year deadline expires. McCaw is among the property owners who sued to block the action. The decisions here may have implications for public access on both coasts.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

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