Glendale, CA – California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC today announced it has received notification from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell that their firm has received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. California Eminent Domain Law Group was given an “AV” rating from its peers, which means that it was deemed to have very high professional ethics and… Read more »
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Construction expected to start by end of year on El Cerrito Sports Park in Corona; The Press-Enterprise, 10/20/08
By Alicia Robinson In tough economic times, some people count themselves fortunate to have a home. Corona National Little League is about to join the fortunate. Construction is expected to start in December on El Cerrito Sports Park, a collaboration between Riverside County and the city of Corona. When finished, it will become Corona National… Read more »
Eminent domain approved for Kibbe Road work; Appeal Democrat, 10/21/08
By Andrea Koskey Lawyer for property owners says concept is ‘shaky’ Improvements to the Highway 20 and Kibbe Road intersection that would create a private haul road for Teichert Aggregates Inc.’s Hallwood plant were approved despite an appellate court ruling that said the project does not comply with the California Environmental Quality Act. Yuba County… Read more »
New fire station coming to Creston; The Tribune, 10/11/08
Supervisors OK eminent domain action to acquire parcel of land north of town By Bob Cuddy The tiny North County community of Creston will get a new fire station, thanks to an eminent domain action taken by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. Through a “resolution of intent,” supervisors gave the go-ahead to buy three acres… Read more »
Riverside council OKs use of eminent domain for underpass project; The Press-Enterprise, 10/7/08
By Doug Haberman RIVERSIDE – The Riverside City Council on Tuesday authorized the use of eminent domain to buy 4 acres of private property needed for the proposed Magnolia Avenue railroad-crossing underpass near the Riverside Plaza. The action affects 11 property owners. Public agencies usually use eminent domain to acquire private property from owners unwilling… Read more »
Eminent domain may become issue in conflict over site of Eastvale bar; The Press-Enterprise, 10/2/08
By Laurie Lucas Riverside County is closer to seizing a bar owner’s land in Eastvale, the missing link needed to build community facilities. The Board of Supervisors took the first step last month when it agreed that use of eminent domain might be necessary to acquire the property. The decision could come at a public… Read more »
Claremont council wants more options for new police station; Contra Costa Times, 9/25/08
By Wes Woods II CLAREMONT – Instead of approving a Monte Vista location as the best site for a new police station, the City Council has decided to look at more options. The commission will return to the council with the information before the end of the year, Claremont Police Chief Paul Cooper said. The… Read more »
San Mateo County suing to gain land for crucial landslide repair in La Honda; San Mateo County Times, 9/23/08
Homeowner so far refusing to sell land that would allow repairs to be completed on project By Julia Scott LA HONDA — San Mateo County attorneys have begun eminent domain proceedings against a La Honda landowner who has so far refused to sell his property to the county for an urgent local land repair project…. Read more »
Eminent domain issue causes fractious debate; Press-Telegram, 9/16/08
By Paul Eakins LONG BEACH – Residents and business owners concerned about losing their properties confronted city officials Tuesday over a proposed 12-year extension of eminent domain power in North Long Beach. The North Long Beach Redevelopment Plan was established in 1996 and gave the city a 12-year power of eminent domain, which allows governments… Read more »
Eminent-domain process moves ahead on Calvert’s Jurupa parcel: The Press-Enterprise, 8/29/08
By Sandra Stokley GLEN AVON – Just days after voters overwhelmingly backed the use of eminent domain to seize 4.3 acres from Rep. Ken Calvert and his investment partners, Jurupa park officials are already planning their next steps. On Sept. 11, the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District board of directors is set to certify… Read more »