"On June 1, 2007, a federal court in Sacramento directed the State Controller’s Office to not accept any unclaimed property until new laws are passed which allow this office to adequately notify owners that, unless claimed, lost property being held by a business will be transferred to the State for safekeeping. ...

However, while the State is not receiving any escheated property at this time, property owners are encouraged to continue to search for their unclaimed, lost or forgotten property through this website. It is my goal and intent to reunite property owners with their property in a timely manner." (taken from California Unclaimed Property Website)