Monterey Park cafe owner sues city over redevelopment; Contra Costa Times, 12/7/08
Relocation assistance disputed By Amanda Baumfeld MONTEREY PARK – A cafe has filed a lawsuit against the city’s Redevelopment Agency over a project that forces the restaurant to relocate, according to court documents. City officials want Eight Cafe at 110 Garvey Ave. to move from its location of five years because of city plans… Read more »
Azusa store owner balks at selling property to city; San Gabriel Valley Tribune, 12/4/08
By Daniel Tedford Roy Fowler’s Furniture Stationhas been sitting at the corner of Arrow Highway and Azusa Avenue for about 36 years. It’s a small L-shaped shop, surrounded by vacant land. Across the street are Covina’s AMC Theaters and Outback Restaurant. Fowler’s plan is simple: stay in business and when the time is right, pass… Read more »