EXHIBIT 23
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-33491) pertaining to the Tejon Ranch Co. 1992 Stock Option Plan, the
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-68869) pertaining to the Tejon Ranch
Co. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan and Non-Employee Director Stock Incentive Plan and
the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-70128) pertaining to the Tejon
Ranch Co. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan of our report dated February 20, 2002, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of Tejon Ranch Co. and
subsidiaries included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.


                                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 26, 2002