Hearst's appetite for luxury matched his ambitions in business and politics. The owner of eight treasure-filled homes, he built a castle in the 1920s at San Simeon, which playwright George Bernard ...

A man fleeing sheriff’s deputies broke through gates at Hearst Castle and holed up in an opulent guesthouse, forcing tourists to shelter in place. The standoff Sunday ended after a parks police ...

If you're looking for a unique daytrip from Pismo Beach, consider driving an hour north to the Hearst Castle. Inspired by his admiration of European architecture, this mansion with glistening ...