Claremont council wants more options for new police station; Contra Costa Times, 9/25/08
By Wes Woods II CLAREMONT – Instead of approving a Monte Vista location as the best site for a new police station, the City Council has decided to look at more options. The commission will return to the council with the information before the end of the year, Claremont Police Chief Paul Cooper said. The… Read more »
San Mateo County suing to gain land for crucial landslide repair in La Honda; San Mateo County Times, 9/23/08
Homeowner so far refusing to sell land that would allow repairs to be completed on project By Julia Scott LA HONDA — San Mateo County attorneys have begun eminent domain proceedings against a La Honda landowner who has so far refused to sell his property to the county for an urgent local land repair project…. Read more »
Eminent domain issue causes fractious debate; Press-Telegram, 9/16/08
By Paul Eakins LONG BEACH – Residents and business owners concerned about losing their properties confronted city officials Tuesday over a proposed 12-year extension of eminent domain power in North Long Beach. The North Long Beach Redevelopment Plan was established in 1996 and gave the city a 12-year power of eminent domain, which allows governments… Read more »
Eminent-domain process moves ahead on Calvert’s Jurupa parcel: The Press-Enterprise, 8/29/08
By Sandra Stokley GLEN AVON – Just days after voters overwhelmingly backed the use of eminent domain to seize 4.3 acres from Rep. Ken Calvert and his investment partners, Jurupa park officials are already planning their next steps. On Sept. 11, the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District board of directors is set to certify… Read more »