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 »
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 »
City pays for store’s relocation expenses: The Downey Patriot, 8/29/08
DOWNEY—After exercising eminent domain powers to take control of a local cash advance shop, the city will pay approximately $180,000 for its relocation costs. The City Council approved the lump sum payment this week. The city took control of the Speedy Cash at 8850 Imperial Hwy. earlier this year as part of its Lakewood Boulevard… Read more »
Baldwin Park scales back redevelopment plan: San Gabriel Valley Tribune, 8/28/08
By Tania Chatila BALDWIN PARK – City officials plan to scale back their downtown redevelopment project and leave untouched 40 homes originally slated for demolition. The decision was made in the last two weeks and announced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. Officials say they chose to exclude the properties – which comprise about 16 acres… Read more »