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California backs $18m tribal bid to buy 357 coastal acres for restoration

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What happened

California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US.

Key facts

  • California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:50:00 UTC.

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