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Guejito Ranch Protection
The Guejito Ranch is a 23,000 acre property which stretches from East Escondido all the way into the mountains
of East County. Still in pristine natural condition, the Guejito Ranch has long been regarded as one of the most important
ecological areas in all of Southern California.
One of the original Spanish Land Grants, the Guejito Ranch was owned by Russell Coates, who died last year. The
State of California has done extensive feasibility studies on incorporating the Ranch into the State Parks system. At
the same time, though, developers wish to use the land to expand the area's population.
The Coates family has stated its intentions to continue to preserve the Ranch for now. This is sure to be a topic
in the future.
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Sunrise Power Line
San Diego Gas & Electric has finalized the route that a massive High-Voltage power
line would cut across much of North County's backcountry and Anza-Borrego State Park. This action is being
vigorously opposed by a wide variety of environmental groups, consumer advocates, and power industry organizations.
Keep up to date on this vital topic.
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Stanley Peak Acquisition
The 103-acre Stanley Peak site that borders Daley Ranch is being considered for
purchase by private developers. This site is prominent visually from the Daley Ranch recreational area, and considered
a key to preserving the Daley Ranch's pristine views.
The City of Escondido continues to negotiate with the property owner, but has failed to close the deal thus far.
"It really makes sense for the city to get hold of this property," says ECEC member Niel Lynch. "They can use a combination
of State money and land bank money, and add this to the city's open space virtually without cost."
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