County still fighting rancher who helps homeless
Friday, September 16, 2011
(09-16) 08:16 PDT San Luis Obispo, Calif. (AP) --
A California rancher who takes in the homeless could lose control of his 72-acre Sunny Acres property because authorities say he's violating health and safety laws.
But 68-year-old Dan De Vaul, who operates a nonprofit sober living program on the ranch, insists he has met terms of a San Luis Obispo County court order requiring him to move tenants out of illegal buildings and supply safe drinking water.
The San Luis Obispo County Tribune ( http://bit.ly/qBF1ya) says a judge on Thursday scheduled an Oct. 20 hearing. The county is expected to argue for a court-appointed receiver.
De Vaul says he is working to get permits for a new 14-room housing unit and he fears receivership could lead to a lien and eventual sale of the ranch.
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Information from: The Tribune, www.sanluisobispo.com
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