By A.J. Hazarabedian The city of Imperial Beach has decided to initiate eminent domain proceedings in order to acquire two businesses in a run-down shopping center on Palm Avenue. The businesses, Wylde Sydes and Inner Visions are owned by James Sides and Deborah Sides, respectively. According to the San Diego Union Tribune article, “2 shopping… Read more »
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Cathedral City Resolves One of Three Eminent Domain Lawsuits, 1/27/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian An eminent domain case filed in September 2007 was finally resolved in Cathedral City this month. As reported in the Desert Sun article, “Cathedral City council votes to pay $535,000 in eminent domain land deal,” the city wants the land for a 23-acre project which would include a 39-unit commercial center. The… Read more »
City of Glendale Acquiring Sliver of Property by Eminent Domain, 1/22/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian Glendale’s City Council adopted a resolution of necessity Tuesday, to acquire a five foot easement for the East Garfield Neighborhood Rehabilitation project. The property is located at 820 S. Maryland Avenue in Glendale and is owned by Kathleen Rosenberry. The Glendale News Press article, “Council OKs eminent domain attempt,” explains that Ms…. Read more »
Possible Eminent Domain in Orange County for Tunnel, 1/11/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian Annie Burris, The Orange County Register The County of Orange may consider using eminent domain to acquire a portion of property from Huntington Apartments on Edinger Avenue in Huntington Beach. The County indicates it needs to acquire 20 parking spaces in order to tunnel under the 405 for a storm drain project…. Read more »
Eminent Domain in El Monte for ACE Project, 1/11/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian Property owner Fred Jast is fighting the Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority (“ACE”) regarding the amount of money they’re offering for the acquisition of his property. Mr. Jast’s property is needed for an underpass project at Baldwin Avenue in the city of El Monte. According to the article, “El Monte man fights eminent… Read more »
Hunts Lane Overpass Project, 1/11/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian Property owners affected by San Bernardino Associated Governments’ (“SANBAG”) Hunts Lane overpass project have voiced their concerns about the project and may have some issues resolved, according to The Press Enterprise article, “Hunts Lane overpass causes some concern.” SANBAG did not adopt the resolutions of necessity from last month’s board meeting which… Read more »
City of Ontario May Take More Land for Grade Separation Project, 1/6/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Ontario has given its approval to acquire any adjacent property in the future for the North Milliken Avenue Grade Separation Project. Currently, construction plans are being finalized and they are hoping for construction to begin by spring. With this, the City does not want any property acquisitions to get… Read more »
South Lake Tahoe Redevelopment, 1/6/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The South Lake Tahoe City Council has begun discussions about whether or not to add a new redevelopment project area to their plan. This second project area would include most of the west end of town along Highway 50, which is about 1,300 acres. The City isn’t taking this idea lightly, mainly… Read more »
Mojave Water Agency Uses Eminent Domain For R-Cubed Project, 12/29/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The Mojave Water Agency (“MWA”) has begun eminent domain proceedings with five property owners to acquire property for its Regional Recharge and Recovery Project (“R-Cubed”). The properties are undeveloped parcels in Victorville. As reported in the Daily Press article, “MWA uses eminent domain on land: Property is needed for R-Cubed Project,” two… Read more »
La Mesa Interchange Project, 12/28/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Victorville was pleased to learn that Caltrans has agreed to allow the city to oversee the La Mesa/Nisqualli Interchange project. According to the City, this decision will cut costs by almost $5 million and may also speed up construction. However, the City is pushing back the construction start date… Read more »