Too much money often leads to unhealthy behavior. A billionaire bought a beautiful stretch of California beach and then closed the popular spot to surfers. Eight years later the rule of law—and sanity—survives as the California Supreme Court denies taking up an appeal case to consider overturning lower court’s rulings confirming the public’s right to access beaches across the state.
Supreme court rejects beach billionaire: public keeps access to surf spot
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