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State hunts unclaimed treasure across California
In a small room under tight security, California’s Division of Unclaimed Property tracks abandoned assets worth millions. The agency reunites or auctions off safes, accounts, and valuables, with about a quarter returned to owners. Celebrities and common folks alike have recovered sums ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds, while the rest accrue interest for the state.
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John Howard
Associated Press
Sacramento
Calif
State Division
Skid Row
Beverly Hills
California
Hollywood
Lea Garcia
Art Linkletter
Liberace
Joe Frazier
Rita Moreno
Phyllis Diller
Bob Hope
Chuck Barris
Lucille Ball