City to buy Third St. home for $580K; Morgan Hill Times, 7/11/09
By Natalie Everett The Morgan Hill City Council, acting as the Redevelopment Agency, will likely close on a deal to purchase this home at 35 E. Third St. Wednesday night. In the past month, the council put off two public hearings on eminent domain action to acquire the home. The city will likely put eminent… Read more »
Long Beach homeowners fight eminent domain law; Contra Costa Times, 7/11/09
Despite city’s assurances, residents fear losing properties to development. By Karen Robes Meeks LONG BEACH — When guests come to his North Long Beach home of 26 years, Lupe Arvizo proudly shows off his artistry. A plasterer for 54 years, the now-retired Arvizo sweeps a hand toward the faux brick finishes that frame the house… Read more »