Historic Rancho May Be Developed

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Published February 6, 2007 at 8:30 PM PST

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Its considered an historic county treasure but it could soon be lost to development. On Tuesdays Full Focus, well explore Rancho Guejito , Californias last intact Spanish land grant.

Rancho Guejito has remained undisturbed for years. Near Escondido, it occupies some 36 miles of natural resources so rich that the California Parks Department tried to acquire the land more than 30 years ago. That didn't happen and now there are signs that the rancho's owners are on the verge of selling or developing the property.

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Quinn Eastman, North County Times reporter

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Historic Rancho May Be Developed

Its considered an historic county treasure but it could soon be lost to development. On Tuesdays Full Focus, well explore Rancho Guejito , Californias last intact Spanish land grant.

Fact-based local news is essential

Its considered an historic county treasure but it could soon be lost to development. On Tuesdays Full Focus, well explore Rancho Guejito , Californias last intact Spanish land grant.