Pleasanton, California — California is close to finishing a years-long effort to transfer 136 acres of the Blues Beach shoreline and nearby Mendocino County bluffs to tribal stewardship, state officials said Friday. The California Transportation Commission has approved the transfer to Kai Poma, a nonprofit established by three local Native American tribes, with final administrative steps expected within two months.
Pleasanton, in the East Bay region of Northern California, lies within a state whose coastline and public lands are central to both its economy and its tribal history, making land-return agreements a matter of statewide interest for residents.
"Ancestral lands hold profound importance to California Indian communities. The legacy of forced relocation continues to affect tribal families, and the protection of homelands remains essential for cultural continuity," said Kai Poma Chairman Eddie Knight.
