Monthly Archives:: May 2008

BALDWIN PARK, like many cities in the San Gabriel Valley, is looking to use redevelopment financing as a tool to bring in new commercial, residential and office space. A plan to tear down dilapidated, poorly built and sited shopping centers – their nearly empty parking lots looming for acres in between the street and the… Read more »

By Laith Agha Seaside officials are considering approval of the use of eminent domain for a hotel project promoted by a development group led by former baseball star Reggie Jackson. But a citizens advisory group, which was selected in January to represent residents and businesses in the area near the project, says using eminent domain… Read more »

By Brooke Edwards VICTORVILLE — Three property owners may be forced to sell to make way for the long-awaited Nisqualli Bridge, if the City Council approves the controversial use of eminent domain. “The properties are necessary for the project,” states a city staff report. “The City has made every reasonable effort to acquire the properties… Read more »

By Daniel Thigpen LODI – The city’s elected leaders and public officials have made the promise, both in writing and in public forums: Lodi will not take your home or business if it approves a redevelopment project. By stripping the city of its eminent domain powers, Lodi officials have aimed to garner more public support… Read more »

California Eminent Domain Law Group Partner, Glenn Block, was a featured speaker at the Eminent Domain Institute’s 10th Annual Eminent Domain Conference in Los Angeles on May 1, 2008. Mr. Block shared his expertise on “How to Succeed in Los Angeles Superior Court.”