Chet Work

Executive Director, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County

Executive Director, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County

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More Mesa, the scenic coastal bluff between Hope Ranch and Goleta, hit the market last week for an asking price of $65 million.

Community conservation groups eye the $65 million More Mesa sale

More Mesa, the scenic coastal bluff between Hope Ranch and Goleta, hit the market last week for an asking price of $65 million.

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