Vista: Council members say motel is fair game; North County Times, 11/3/09
By Cigi Ross Vista City Council members on Tuesday said a promise they made last year not to use the power of eminent domain to seize people’s homes would not apply to the owners of the Vista Riviera Motel should the city decide to purchase it. Vista officials said last week they’re negotiating to buy… Read more »
Two property owners protest La Mirada plans for Valley View underpass at BNSF Railroad; Whittier Daily News, 11/2/09
By Mike Sprague LA MIRADA – Plans to acquire key property for a new Valley View Avenue underpass at the BNSF Railroad are being challenged by two property owners who say the project could cripple their businesses. The La Mirada City Council already has approved resolutions to condemn portions of 14652, 14830 and 14950-14952 Valley… Read more »