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Hearst vs. Fiscalini: The prequel

Written on 13 Jan, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Recent news coverage of the shooting of the three Hearst Ranch zebras suggests an undertone of dislike between ranchers David Fiscalini and Stephen Hearst. This current battle is nothing new to people who have followed the two families over the... (Continue reading)

Outrage continues over shooting of Hearst Ranch zebras

Written on 12 Jan, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

The national media is picking up the local story of the three zebras who wandered off Hearst Ranch on Jan 5, only to be shot and killed by two ranchers. [LA Times] Two of the three zebras showed up on... (Continue reading)

Attempted murder suspect shot by sheriff deputy

Written on 29 Nov, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 19 comments

A man was shot in the leg Sunday evening in an officer-involved shooting south of San Simeon on Highway 1 at about 11:30 p.m., the San Luis Obispo Sheriff Department reported. Sheriff deputies were working to intercept a group of... (Continue reading)

Journalist Evan Thomas comes to Hearst Castle

Written on 29 Apr, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

Newsweek editor and bestselling nonfiction author Evan Thomas is coming to the Hearst Castle Visitors Center on Saturday, May 8. Thomas will be in the main gift shop from 1 to 4 p.m., signing copies of his new book, The... (Continue reading)

Discovering Hearst Castle at your own pace

Written on 14 Mar, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

By DAVID CONGALTON Last Friday afternoon, I was part of the first group to participate in Hearst Castle’s new self-guided Gardens and Vistas Tour, arguably the most dramatic change in visitor policy since the castle first opened to the public... (Continue reading)

Hearst Castle to introduce self-guided tour

Written on 18 Dec, 2009 in Discovered | 2 comments

Hearst Castle officials have announced a new self-guided tour of castle grounds, designed to allow visitors to explore the estate’s fabled gardens and Neptune Pool at their own pace. Starting in mid-March, special sunset tours will be introduced on Friday... (Continue reading)