Landmarks for Sale?
May 20 - Cash-strapped California considers putting state property up for sale.
Katharine Jackson reports.
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California lawmaker proposes selling San Quentin prison
Wed April 1, 2009
(CNN) -- If one California lawmaker has his way, his cash-strapped state may have an arresting real estate listing on the market: San Quentin State Prison.
State Sen. Jeff Denham is proposing selling the 432-acre prison, which offers a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay, to garner money for California.
"Our inmates just don't need an ocean view. Let's level it off," said Denham, a Republican.
Article continues: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/31/oceanfront.prison/