Hearst Ranch additional lands. The ranch's Circle C brand is the oldest registered brand in use in California. The Hearst ranch produces branded grass-fed beef for the retail markets, selling primarily to Whole Foods in Southern California. The ranch is managed by Stephen Thompson Hearst, the great-grandson of William Randolph Hearst. The ranch is permanently protected under a conservation agreement signed in 2005 by the Hearst Corporation, American Land Conservancy, California Rangeland Trust, and the State of California. Hearst Ranch The Hearst Ranch is composed of two cattle ranches in central California. The best known is the original Hearst Ranch, which surrounds
Neverland Express in October 2003. Following the abrupt end of this tour in October 2007, Meat Loaf announced on BBC–TV that Patti Russo would be returning to her role as female lead vocalist in 2008. "Justin Avery" returned for the final three performances following an extended bereavement leave. Tom Brislin appeared as pianist on the 2016 tour while "Justin Avery" was on paternity leave. Neverland Express The Neverland Express is the name for Meat Loaf's live band. The name is most likely taken from Jim Steinman's affinity for Peter Pan. Paul Jacobs made his debut during this tour after "Jim Steinman" departed