Jurupa park district turned back in quest to buy Calvert land through eminent domain: The Press Enterprise, 3/11/08
By Sandra Stokley RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tentatively denied a request by a Jurupa-area park district to seize by eminent domain 4 acres owned by Rep. Ken Calvert and his partners. The vote was 3-2 with Supervisors Roy Wilson, Jeff Stone and Marion Ashley voting against the request by… Read more »
Cal-Am passes on first phase of eminent domain trial: The Press Banner, 3/10/08
By Peter Burke In a bold move, California American Water Co. announced today it would forgo the “right to take” trial that would have determined if the Felton water system is eligible for eminent-domain takeover by the San Lorenzo Valley Water District. “We’re very pleased that we don’t have to go to trial,” said district… Read more »
City seeking eminent domain: The Desert Sun, 3/5/08
By Raneeka J. Claxton Six months ago, Dream Homes residents were elated about a new “workforce” housing development and community center planned near their neighborhood. Now, nine families on San Diego and Mission drives are concerned they will lose part of their properties to make way for the development. City Council unanimously voted Feb. 27… Read more »