San Luis Obispo County to Use Eminent Domain for Nipomo Project, 4/22/10

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By A.J. Hazarabedian San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors took the next step towards acquiring parcels for Nipomo’s Willow Road interchange project on Tuesday.  As discussed in the Santa Maria Times article, “Board OKs use of eminent domain,” the board voted to adopt resolutions of necessity to acquire three parcels of land. The article… Read more »

Pasadena City Council to Move Forward With Eminent Domain, 4/14/10

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By A.J. Hazarabedian As a follow up to a previous post regarding the Pasadena property located at 78 N. Marengo Avenue, the Pasadena City Council has decided to move forward with acquiring the property by eminent domain. In yesterday’s Pasadena Star News there was an article, “Pasadena City Council votes to use eminent domain on… Read more »

Eminent Domain in Contra Costa County, 4/13/10

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By A.J. Hazarabedian A lane widening project is underway in the City of Antioch, which according to the Contra Costa Public Works Department, will require acquisition of a few properties. A recent KCBS news article, “Contra Costa Evokes Eminent Domain to Make Way for Highway,” reports that a traffic chokepoint will be alleviated, although eminent… Read more »

Controversy Continues in the City of Exeter, 4/13/10

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By A.J. Hazarabedian We reported back in December about the City of Exeter and how they would not be supporting the closure of C Street by the Exeter Public Schools District and the acquisition of properties by eminent domain. The City is now hoping to be removed from the controversy all together.  As discussed in… Read more »

National City Moving Forward With Eminent Domain, 4/13/10

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By A.J. Hazarabedian National City is making progress in terms of acquiring property for the widening of Plaza Boulevard.  The City Council adopted a resolution of necessity to acquire the necessary properties by eminent domain, which is the last step they must take prior to filing an eminent domain action. In a San Diego Union-Tribune… Read more »

San Luis Obispo County Delays Eminent Domain Decision, 3/24/10

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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

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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 »