Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AND CONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Equities
Equity Funds [Member]
Debt
Debt [Member]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement Plan (Textual) [Abstract]
Retirement Plan (Textual) [Abstract]
Retirement plan.
Contribution to ERISA plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Current investment policy target
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Equity and debt investment fluctuations by plus or minus
Defined Benefit Plan Assets, Target Allocation Period Increase (Decrease) Percentage
Defined benefit plan assets, target allocation period increase (decrease) percentage.
Target plan asset allocations range, maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum
Target plan asset allocations range, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum
Investment mix target allocation
Defined Benefit Plan Investment Mix
Defined benefit plan investment mix.
Weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in periodic pension costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Long Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Defined benefit plan expected long term rate of return on plan assets.
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total Tejon Ranch Co.’s Stockholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance, Value
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Exercise of stock options (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options and related tax benefit of $3 for nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $8 for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Restricted stock issuance (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock issuance
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Shares withheld for taxes (in shares)
Shares Withheld for Taxes in Shares
Shares withheld for taxes.
Shares withheld for taxes
Shares Withheld for Taxes
Shares withheld for taxes.
Warrants issued as dividends (3,000,000 warrants)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrants Issued as Dividend
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrants Issued as Dividend
Ending Balance (in shares)
Ending Balance, Value
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Summary of available-for-sale securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Summary of maturities, at par, of marketable securities
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Long Term Water Assets [Abstract]
Long term water assets.
Components of water assets
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Table]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale By Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale Name [Domain]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Banked water and water for future delivery
Banked Water and Water for Future Delivery [Member]
Banked water and water for future delivery.
Transferable water
Transferable Water [Member]
Transferable water.
SWP Contracts
State Water Project Contracts [Member]
State water project contracts.
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Components of water assets
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale [Abstract]
Long-lived assets held for sale.
Total long-term assets
Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value
Less: current portion
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Long-lived assets held-for-sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived
Accumulated amortization
Long Lived Assets Held for Sale Accumulated Amortization
Long-lived assets held-for-sale accumulated amortization.
Transferable water with AVEK
Long-term Water Assets, Transferrable Water (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Transferrable Water (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets (Volume)
Marketable Securities (Textual) [Abstract]
Marketable Securities (Textual) [Abstract]
Marketable securities.
Fair market value of investment securities exceeds cost basis
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Market Value Exceeds Cost Basis, by Amount
Available for sale securities, fair market value exceeds cost basis, by amount.
Other-than-temporary impairments recorded for securities
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Credit Losses on Debt Securities Held
Changes in unrealized gains on available for sale securities, taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Estimated taxes of change in value of available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Gross unrealized holding gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross unrealized holding losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Real estate - commercial/industrial
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Commercial and industrial.
Real estate - resort/residential
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Mineral resources
Mineral Resources [Member]
Mineral Resources [Member]
Farming
Farming and Agriculture [Member]
Farming and agriculture.
Corporate expenses
Corporate [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenues
Revenues
Costs and Expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Total expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other Income:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Investment income
Investment Income, Net
Interest income (expense)
Interest Expense
Other income
Other Nonoperating Income
Total other income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from operations before equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, net
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders, basic (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Petro Travel Plaza Holdings LLC
Petro Travel Holdings Llc Plaza [Member]
Petro travel holdings llc plaza.
Tejon Mountain Village LLC
Tejon Mountain Village Llc [Member]
Tejon mountain village llc.
Rockefeller Joint Ventures
Rockefeller Joint Ventures [Member]
Rockefeller joint ventures.
Five West Parcel LLC
Five West Parcel Llc [Member]
Five west parcel llc.
18-19 West LLC
Eighteen Nineteen West Llc [Member]
Eighteen nineteen west llc.
TRCC-East
TRCC-East [Member]
TRCC-East [Member]
Centennial Founders, LLC
Centennial Founders LLC [Member]
Centennial Founders LLC
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Minority investment in joint ventures
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Ownership percentage
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Investment in joint ventures
Equity Method Investments
Percentage of ownership interest joint ventures
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Number of acres for development
Development of Building
Development of building.
Development of land in TRCC including pursuing Foreign Trade Zone
Area of Land
Area of building owned and leased
Lease of Building
Lease of building.
Number of acres for development
Contribution for Joint Venture for Future Development
Contribution for joint venture for future development.
Number of joint venture contracts
Number of Joint Venture Contracts
Number of joint venture contracts.
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares [Member]
Stock grants for restricted stock and performance shares.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Stock Grants Outstanding Beginning of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
New Stock Grants/Estimated additional shares maximum performance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested Grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Expired/Forfeited Grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Stock Grants Outstanding End of Period
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Marketable securities - available-for-sale
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment - net of depreciation (includes $74,426 at September 30, 2013 and $72,115 at December 31, 2012, attributable to Centennial Founders LLC, Note 12)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Long-term water assets
Long Term Assets Held for Future Use or Sale
Long term assets held for future use or sale.
Long-term deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
TOTAL ASSETS
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities and other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Deferred income
Deferred Revenue, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term deferred gains
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Pension liability
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Tejon Ranch Co. Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $.50 par value per share: Authorized shares - 30,000,000 Issued and outstanding shares - 20,140,872 at September 30, 2013 and 20,085,865 at December 31, 2012
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total Tejon Ranch Co. Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving line of credit
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Float over LIBOR
Float Over London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Float Over London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Fixed over LIBOR
Fixed Over London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Fixed Over London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Short term and long term debt.
Face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Line of credit amount
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Standby letter of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Interest rate on line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Interest rate on line of credit, margin
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Credit facility maturity term
Line of Credit Facility, Maturity Period
Line of credit facility, maturity period.
Minimum net worth required for debt compliance
Minimum Net Worth Required for Compliance
Tangible net worth
Tangible Net Worth
Tangible Net Worth
Liquid assets, debt covenant
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Pacific
DMB Pacific LLC [Member]
DMB Pacific LLC [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cost of Purchased Water
Cost of Purchased Water
Stock Valuation, Weighted Average Price, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Stock Valuation, Weighted Average Price, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Stock Valuation, Weighted Average Price, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Optional renewal term
Long Term Water Assets, Contract Renewal Optional Term
Long Term Water Assets, Contract Renewal Optional Term
Cost of Purchased Water, Area
Cost of Purchased Water, Area
Cost of Purchased Water, Area
Annual fee rate increase
Long Term Water Assets, Purchased, Annual Fee Increase, Percent
Long Term Water Assets, Purchased, Annual Fee Increase, Percent
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Certificates of deposit
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
US Treasury and agency notes
US Treasury and Government Short-term Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate notes
Corporate Note Securities [Member]
Municipal notes
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Summary of available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Unrecognized losses for less than 12 months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses
Unrecognized losses for less than 12 months, Estimated Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Unrecognized losses for more than 12 months, Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses
Unrecognized losses for more than 12 months, Estimated Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Unrecognized gains, Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Unrecognized gains, Estimated Fair value
Available for Sale Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss), Fair Value
Available for sale securities, unrealized gain (loss), fair value.
Available-for-sale securities, Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
LONG TERM WATER ASSETS
Long Lived Assets Held for Sale or Future Use [Text Block]
Long lived assets held for sale or future use.
Summaries of weighted average number of shares outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
STOCK COMPENSATION
Stock Compensation Restricted Stock and Performance Share Grants [Text Block]
Stock compensation restricted stock and performance share grants.
Schedule of condensed income statement and balance sheet related to joint ventures
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement and Balance Sheet Related to Joint Ventures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed income statement and balance sheet related to joint ventures.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and contingencies disclosure.
Standby letter of credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Letter of credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Commitment and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitment and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitment and contingencies disclosure.
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Commitment and Contingencies Disclosure (Textual) [Abstract]
Commitment and contingencies disclosure.
Acres of land subject to water contracts
Land Subject to Ground Leases
Estimated future minimum annual payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Net Minimum Payments
Acres of land released from land liens
Acres of Land Related to Land Liens
Acres of land related to land liens.
Additional bond debt authorized to be sold in future
Letter of credit period
Letter of credit period
Letter of credit period.
Letter of credit renewal period
Letter of Credit Renewal Period
Letter of credit renewal period.
Annual cost related to letter of credit
Debt Issuance Cost
Additional reimbursement funds
Additional Reimbursement Funds
Additional reimbursement funds.
Expected reimbursements in current fiscal year
Expense Reimbursement Receivable, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Expense Reimbursement Receivable, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Special taxes paid
Taxes, Other
Interest rate held by TCWD in KWBA
Percentage of Interest Rate Held
Percentage of interest rate held.
Exercise of stock options, tax benefit
Share Based Compensation Tax Expense Benefit
Share based compensation, tax expense (benefit).
Warrant issued
Class of Warrant or Right, Warrants Issued as Dividends
Class of Warrant or Right, Warrants Issued as Dividends
SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
RETIREMENT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated joint venture
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
(Provisions) benefit for income taxes related to other comprehensive income (loss) items
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Note payable to a financial institution
Long-term Debt
Less current portion
Schedule of accrued liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income taxes.
Income tax expense
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Income tax payable
Income tax payments related to 2013 tax year
Income Taxes Paid
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue components of commercial/industrial real estate segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Common stock
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Common stock equivalents-stock options, grants
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Diluted shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Warrant
Warrant [Member]
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Ratio of Common Stock to Warrant
Ratio of Common Stock to Warrant
Ratio of Common Stock to Warrant
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Summary of maturities, at par, of marketable securities
Available for Sale Securities, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, fiscal year maturity.
2013
Available for Sale Securities Maturities, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Available for Sale Securities Maturities, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2014
Available for Sale Securities Maturities, Year Two, at Par
Available for sale securities maturities, year two, at par.
2015
Available for Sale Securities Maturities, Year Three, at Par
Available for sale securities maturities, year three, at par.
2016
Available for Sale Securities Maturities, Year Four, at Par
Available for sale securities maturities, year four, at par.
2017
Available for Sale Securities Maturities, Year Five, at Par
Available for sale securities maturities, year five, at par.
Total
Available for Sale Securities Maturities at Par
Available for sale securities maturities, at par.
Long Term Water Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Long Term Water Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Long term water assets.
Annual amortization (Year1)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Annual amortization (Year2)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Annual amortization (Year3)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Annual amortization (Year4)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Annual amortization (Year5)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Minimum
Performance Share Grants with Performance Conditions [Abstract]
Performance Share Grants with Performance Conditions [Abstract]
Performance Share Grants with Performance Conditions [Abstract]
Below threshold performance
Performance Awards Granted with Performance Conditions, Number of Shares to be Issued, Below Threshold Performance
Performance Awards Granted with Performance Conditions, Number of Shares to be Issued, Below Threshold Performance
Threshold and Target performance
Granted Performance Units with Stock Awards Ranging Shares
Granted performance units with stock awards ranging shares.
Maximum performance
Granted Performance Units with Stock Awards Ranging Threshold Performance
Granted performance units with stock awards ranging threshold performance.
Components of Long-term debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of performance share awards granted, by performance conditions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Performance Share Awards Granted, by Performance Conditions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Performance Share Awards Granted, by Performance Conditions [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock grant activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of employee service share-based compensation, allocation of recognized period costs
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Basis of presentation.
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Expected total pension and retirement expense
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Accrued vacation
Accrued Vacation, Current
Accrued paid personal leave
Accrued Paid Personal Leave, Current
Accrued Paid Personal Leave, Current
Accrued bonus
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Property tax payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Other
Other Employee Related Liabilities, Current
Total accrued liabilities and other
AVEK
Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency [Member]
Antelope valley east kern water agency.
WRMWSD
Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District [Member]
Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District [Member]
TCWD
Tejon-Castac Water District [Member]
Tejon-Castac Water District [Member]
Banked water and water for future delivery
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights [Abstract]
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights [Abstract]
AVEK water bank
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water Held at Agency Owned Water Bank (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water Held at Agency Owned Water Bank (Volume)
Company water bank
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water Held at Company Owned Water Bank (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water Held at Company Owned Water Bank (Volume)
AVEK water for future delivery
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contract Rights for Future Delivery (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contract Rights for Future Delivery (Volume)
Total Company and AVEK banked water
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights (Volume)
SWP and TCWD contracts
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contracts (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contracts (Volume)
Total purchased water - third parties
Total purchased and contracted water sources in acre feet
Long Term Water Assets, Contracts with Company
Long Term Water Assets, Contracts with Company
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Property and equipment, net
Common stock, Authorized shares
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, Issued shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, outstanding shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Commercial leases
Commercial Leases [Member]
Commercial leases.
Grazing leases
Grazing Leases [Member]
Grazing leases.
Land Sale
Land Sale [Member]
Land sale.
All other land management ancillary services
Other Land Management Ancillary Services [Member]
Other land management ancillary services.
Oil and gas
Oil and Gas [Member]
Oil and gas.
Rock aggregate
Rock Aggregate [Member]
Rock Aggregate [Member]
Cement
Cement [Member]
Cement [Member]
Land lease for oil exploration
Land Lease for Oil Exploration [Member]
Land Lease for Oil Exploration [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue components of commercial/industrial real estate segment
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Revenue of commercial/industrial real estate segment
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Employee 1998 Plan:
Stock Incentive Plan 1998 [Member]
Stock incentive plan.
NDSI Plan
Non-Employee Director Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Non-employee director stock incentive plan.
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Executive Officer
Executive Officer [Member]
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Unamortized cost associated with nonvested stock grants
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average period of recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Expensed
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Capitalized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount
Compensation cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Costs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Costs
Total
Equity Method Investments [Member]
TRCC/Rock Outlet Center
TRCC/Rock Outlet Center [Member]
TRCC/Rock Outlet Center [Member]
Condensed balance sheet information and statements of operations of unconsolidated and consolidated joint ventures
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement and Balance Sheet Related to Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of condensed income statement and balance sheet related to joint ventures.
Gross revenues
Sales Revenue, Goods, Gross
Net income (loss)
Partner's share of net (income)
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners
Equity in income (losses)
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Current assets
Other assets
Other Assets
Long-term debt
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Net assets
Assets, Net
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Benefit Plan
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
SERP
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Cost components:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost-benefits earned during the period
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Net amortization and deferral
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Total net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of premium/discount of marketable securities
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, net
Non-cash retirement plan expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Gains on sales of real estate/assets
Gain Loss on Discontinued Real Estate and Other
(Gains) losses on sales of real estate/assets.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Amortization of stock compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Distribution of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables, inventories and other assets, net
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets
Current liabilities, net
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Maturities and sales of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Property and equipment expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investment in long term term water assets
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Distribution of equity from unconsolidated joint ventures
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital
Reimbursement of outlet center costs
Reimbursement Revenue
Reimbursement proceeds from community facilities district
Proceeds From Other Investing Activities
The net cash inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy.
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings of short-term debt
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Repayments of short-term debt
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Borrowings of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Taxes on vested stock grants
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental cash flow information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Accrued capital expenditures included in current liabilities
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Sale of assets accounted as direct finance leases
Disposal of Assets, Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases
Disposal of Assets, Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases