Eminent Domain in Imperial Beach, 9/27/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The city of Imperial Beach will commence eminent domain proceedings to acquire a leasehold interest from Southbay Drugs owner, Shawki Bachoua. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported in their article, “Eminent domain to begin soon against IB merchant,” that a settlement could not be reached between the city and the business owner. The… Read more »
City of Fontana Acquiring Property for Citrus Ave./I-10 Interchange Project, 9/22/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The city of Fontana may use eminent domain to acquire a property near the 10 freeway for the Citrus Ave./I-10 Interchange Improvement project. The city will be deciding whether or not to adopt a resolution of necessity to acquire property, owned by Calabasas Property Inc., by eminent domain. A resolution of necessity… Read more »
West Oakland’s Eminent Domain Policy May Change For New Grocery Store, 9/20/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian West Oakland may amend their eminent domain policy to include commercial properties. This potential change came about due to the rising need for a new grocery store in town. The San Francisco Business Times blog Bay Area BizTalk featured a posted titled, “Talks of Eminent Domain Stirs Fears in West Oakland,” discussing… Read more »
First Middle School in Southwest Fresno May Mean Eminent Domain, 9/20/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian More than two dozen homes could be acquired to build a new middle school in Southwest Fresno. The middle school would be a first in the area, ending a 30 year long debate surrounding the issue. Fresno’s ABC30 reports that the Superintendent of the Fresno Unified School District, Michael Hansen, gave a… Read more »
Ukiah’s Palace Hotel May Be Acquired By Eminent Domain, 9/20/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The Palace Hotel in the city of Ukiah is getting closer to being acquired by eminent domain. We wrote about this story in March, when the Press-Democrat first reported Ukiah’s desire to reinstate their eminent domain authority. Now, six months later, it looks like its actually going to happen. The Ukiah Daily… Read more »