 Although the Yorbas-Peraltas retained the 65,512 acres they had been granted by the Spanish, adjacent land became available.By 1837, 35-year-old Jose Sepulvada was awarded an enormous tract and five years later was again awarded land.Combined, his ownership extended almost 47,000 acres, including north to the Santa Ana Mountains, east to today's 55 Freeway, and south to Laguna Beach.