California Eminent Domain Law Blog

By Karen Holzmeister Initiative would limit eminent domain, but Alameda County agencies say policy already excludes it for private development Alameda County agencies approach eminent domain differently, but it’s unlikely that at least one of two measures proposed for the June ballot would have any effect on their method of land acquisition. The eminent domain… Read more »

By Harrison Sheppard SACRAMENTO — Taxpayer groups are battling elected officials over the government’s right to seize property in a campaign that could impact thousands of homes and businesses in California. Each side is pushing a measure for the June ballot that would reform eminent domain, — which allows local governments to seize privately owned… Read more »

By Tania Chatila LA PUENTE – The city is moving forward in using eminent domain to obtain a nearly three-acre parcel of land along Hacienda Boulevard. In the coming weeks, La Puente expects to approve several guarantees to ensure financial security for Victor Gudzunas, who owns the land at 1313-1335 N. Hacienda Boulevard. City attorneys… Read more »

By Dana M. Nichols SAN ANDREAS – Calaveras County may resort to eminent domain to take 57 acres of land it wants for a new jail and county courthouse in San Andreas. The owners of the two parcels just north of the existing government center have not responded to the county’s purchase offer, said Brent… Read more »

By Greg Moran SAN DIEGO – A Superior Court jury has awarded $26.5 million to a family whose Otay Mesa land was targeted for condemnation by the state Department of Transportation so it could build a freeway. The award was made to Anderprises Inc., a small San Diego family business that has owned land on… Read more »

  By Stan Oklobdzija Citrus Heights started the eminent domain process against 11 properties abutting Antelope Road as part of a planned expansion of the city’s thoroughfare at its council meeting last night. Following a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Steve Miller absent, the council started the process in order to meet construction deadlines in the… Read more »

Monica Dean The project is a connector from the southbound Interstate 5 to eastbound state Route 56. The plan could threaten as many as 30 million-dollar homes along Portofino Drive, pushing residents out through laws of eminent domain. Thursday night, residents met with city officials. Caltrans officials said something needs to be done to ease… Read more »

By Matthew Rodriguez The city of Vista could consider using its eminent domain powers to help a developer acquire four parcels on North Santa Fe Avenue for an 8.9-acre residential and commercial project. The City Council on Tuesday night voted unanimously to enter into exclusive negotiations for land purchases with Vista-based RA&B Development LLC. While… Read more »

By Brad Branan Photo by ERIC PAUL ZAMORA/THE FRESNO BEE — The main house, one of three structures on property identified as belonging to Henh Ho at the northwest corner of Hughes and Church avenues west of Fresno, is partially obscured by trees. City Manager Andy Souza wants Ho to sell his 22.5-acre parcel for… Read more »

By Terri Hardy A showdown between the city and landowner Moe Mohanna over the future of his key properties on Sacramento’s K Street will be postponed until Dec. 18 at his request, in order to allow for hours of testimony. The Sacramento City Council was poised to vote today on taking Mohanna’s eight parcels through… Read more »