UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: January 23, 2004
(Date of Earliest event reported)
CALIFORNIA ALMOND INVESTORS I
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A California Limited Partnership
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
33-10196 94-03021688
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
California Almond Investors I
2210 Northpoint Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 65407
(Address of principal executive offices and & zip code)
707-579-3742
Registrant Telephone number, including area code
Item 2. - Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
Hooker Ranch
As part of the partnership's plan to liquidate, on January 23, 2004,
the Partnership sold the Hooker Ranch. The property was purchased on March 15,
1989 for approximately $1,527,500.
The property is located in the San Joaquin Valley of California,
approximately seven miles east of the town of Hickman, which is approximately 14
miles northwest of Modesto in east central Stanislaus County. The property
comprises approximately 241 gross acres, with approximately 233 acres planted
with almond trees. The almond trees were planted in 1981, and consist of 50%
NonPareil, 25% Carmel, and 25% Fritz nut varieties.
The property was appraised in November 2003 for $1,250,000. It was sold
for $1,800,000. The sale was an all cash transaction. The buyer was the Dave
Wilson Nursery. The buyer was not related to the General Partner, Charterhill
Pacific, or any of their principals.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act or 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
By: Vintech Almond Advisers, Inc.
A California Corporation,
Managing General Partner
By:
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David A. Bade, President