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Homeowner Battles Caltrans Over Property Use | Orange County News
A San Juan Capistrano homeowner is furious after years of unauthorized Caltrans use of his property, turning what he thought was a larger lot from freeway expansion into a staging ground for crews, equipment, and even fuel tanks dropped on his land. Despite filing complaints, seeking lawmaker help, and hoping for a consultative agreement, he says Caltrans ignored him — leading to broken fences, escalating tensions, and now a $40K–$50K repair bill. With lights, cameras, and signs now protecting his land, Bates demands accountability and a permanent solution that respects private property…
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