Tiny Parcel to be Acquired by Eminent Domain in Walnut Creek, 3/28/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian Is 96.1 square feet too small to initiate eminent domain proceedings? Not according to the city of Walnut Creek. The Mercury News article, “Walnut Creek may go to court for access to tiny downtown parcel,” indicates that the city needs a 96.1 square foot easement for use as pedestrian right of way. … Read more »
A.J. Hazarabedian Speaking at the LA County Bar Association 3/9/11
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian will be speaking with Gideon Kanner at the Los Angeles County Bar Association on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in the La Brea/La Cienega Conference Room. Mr. Hazarabedian and Professor Kanner will be discussing right to take challenges in eminent domain, providing their insights and experiences as they relate… Read more »
Redding May Use Eminent Domain to Make Way for New Courthouse, 3/3/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian Building a new courthouse in the city of Redding will come at a cost to neighboring property owners. KRCRTV.com reports that the Redding Redevelopment Agency is considering the use of eminent domain to acquire three parcels to make room for the new Shasta Courthouse. City documents describe the current court buildings as… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian Selected to Southern California Super Lawyers® for Second Year in a Row
A.J. Hazarabedian, Managing Partner of California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC, has again been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers for 2011. Glendale, CA — February 7, 2011 — California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC is pleased to announce that A.J. Hazarabedian has once again been recognized as one of Southern California’s outstanding attorneys in… Read more »
SANBAG Will Hold Off on Eminent Domain for sbX Project – For the Moment, 2/4/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian The San Bernardino Associated Governments (“SANBAG”) Board shot down a resolution of necessity to begin eminent domain proceedings to acquire property for the sbX Rapid Transit System project this week. The San Bernardino Sun indicated in their article, “High-speed bus plan hits snag,” that the Board did not adopt the resolution because… Read more »
Oxnard’s Shopping Center Closer to Redevelopment, 1/25/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian In July of last year we wrote about the Carriage Square shopping center in Oxnard and the center’s owners’ desire to redevelop the property. At the time, a few tenants were holding out, requesting to be part of the redeveloped center. Last week, the Ventura County Star reported that the Oxnard Redevelopment… Read more »
Eminent Domain Looming in Glendale, 1/20/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian Developer Rick Caruso is closing in on the remaining properties he desires to expand the Americana at Brand. The Glendale News Press announced today that Henry David, owner of the vacant brick building at the edge of the mall, agreed to sell his 7,500 square foot property to the developer. Caruso, who… Read more »
California Farmers Fear High-Speed Rail, 1/17/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian California farmers are once again voicing their concerns about the potential high-speed rail project which has been a hot topic recently. A route has yet to be determined, but one of the alternatives could displace 1,900 acres of property – of which 1,460 acres is farmland. This morning’s Sacramento Bee featured an… Read more »
Mobile Home Park Owner Fights Eminent Domain in Huntington Beach, 10/26/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Huntington Beach is planning to widen Atlanta Avenue between Huntington and Delaware Streets. However, the City’s plans will displace eight mobile homes located in the Pacific Mobile Home Park on Huntington Street. In order to construct the project, the City needs an additional 25 feet of right-of-way, which happens… Read more »
Redevelopment of Folsom Blvd. on Hold Pending Eminent Domain Court Battle, 10/26/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian Folsom Boulevard and Rancho Cordova are in the news again. This time, landowner/developer Lily Co. is fighting the Rancho Cordova Redevelopment Agency to stop them from acquiring a 9.5 acre property by eminent domain. The Sacramento Bee published an article this week entitled, “3-way legal snarl stalls redevelopment on Folsom Boulevard,” detailing… Read more »