Azusa store owner balks at selling property to city; San Gabriel Valley Tribune, 12/4/08
By Daniel Tedford Roy Fowler’s Furniture Stationhas been sitting at the corner of Arrow Highway and Azusa Avenue for about 36 years. It’s a small L-shaped shop, surrounded by vacant land. Across the street are Covina’s AMC Theaters and Outback Restaurant. Fowler’s plan is simple: stay in business and when the time is right, pass… Read more »
Developer sues district over eminent domain; The Record, 11/25/08
By Keith Reid LOCKEFORD – A developer is suing the Lockeford Community Services District for not using eminent domain to buy a pricey, 63-acre lot next to his land to absorb his proposed subdivision’s future wastewater. Livermore Acres Inc. owner Ernest Pestana has long been at odds with the Lockeford Community District over the pricing… Read more »
Supes may use eminent domain; The Reporter, 11/25/08
By Danny Bernardini Solano County supervisors will discuss the need to purchase or take by eminent domain eight properties needed in order to build the so-called North Connector project, linking Highway 12 in Jameson Canyon with Abernathy Road in Suisun Valley. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing today before likely adopting Resolutions… Read more »
No easy path to deciding route of Mid-County Parkway; The Press-Enterprise, 11/1/08
By Dug Begley A proposed parkway connecting San Jacinto and Corona might run east-west, but what divides most supporters and opponents are highs and lows. Many residents in the valleys and lowlands around Perris and east of Interstate 215 give the Mid-County Parkway a thumbs-up. Opponents are concentrated in the mountains and atop the Gavilan… Read more »
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 »