City of Pasadena to Consider Using Eminent Domain to Acquire Historical Building, 3/31/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian A building which has remained vacant for over a decade may be acquired by the City of Pasadena using the power of eminent domain. The Pasadena Star News recently reported in their article, “Pasadena may use eminent domain to seize historical building,” that the fate of Angela Chen-Sabella’s property at 78 N…. Read more »
San Luis Obispo County Delays Eminent Domain Decision, 3/24/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors decided to delay using eminent domain for a parcel needed for the Willow Road Interchange Project. According to the Santa Maria Times article, “Eminent domain decision delayed,” the Board had planned to vote on a resolution of necessity which would have been the last step… Read more »
Potential Eminent Domain Action in Glendale, CA, 3/24/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The city of Glendale may use eminent domain if an agreement cannot be made with the owner of a building on Brand Blvd. A recent Glendale News Press Article, “Council approves Neon increase,” explains that the city has been negotiating with the property owner, Andrainik Shahinian, since November. His property at 212… Read more »
San Pablo tries to quell eminent domain fears with promise to residents; Contra Costa Times, 3/18/10
By Tom Lochner San Pablo, reacting to public angst about eminent domain, is promising not to use the doctrine to take away any owner-occupied home and turn it over to a private individual or company for development. Such action already is prohibited by Proposition 99, passed by the state’s voters in 2008. So although a… Read more »
VISTA: Member breaks rank with Vista redevelopment panel; The North County Times, 3/17/10
By Cigi Ross A member of a Vista redevelopment committee is being chastised by his colleagues for distributing a letter to downtown merchants and homeowners that warns their property may be in danger of being seized by the city. Jerome Hymes, a member of the Project Area Committee, recently distributed the letter to about 35… Read more »
CEDLG Will Be At The CRA EXPO Tomorrow – Booth #402
California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC will be exhibiting at the California Redevelopment Association’s Annual EXPO in Pasadena, CA on March 11th. We will be in Booth #402. The attorneys at California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC are among California’s premier eminent domain attorneys, with extensive experience in all facets of eminent domain law.
Glenn Block Speaking at the Los Angeles County Bar Association March 10, 2010
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s Glenn Block will be speaking at the Los Angeles County Bar Association on March 10th. The topic of the presentation is “Partial Takings in Eminent Domain: A Caltrans Case Study.” Program Description: Sometimes the government just wants a portion of a property for roads or other public infrastructure projects. Learn… Read more »
City of Ukiah Considers Eminent Domain for Palace Hotel, 3/2/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The Palace Hotel was once a “hub of activity” back in the 1970’s and 1980’s and now sits, decaying, deteriorated and vacant. For over twenty years, the 119-year-old hotel building has remained vacant, with city officials gently suggesting to the owners that they clean it up. Now, The Press-Democrat reports in their… Read more »