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Dutch Bros among 3 businesses threatened by ’eminent domain action’ in Fresno FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno’s city council has authorized “eminent domain action” to acquire three parcels of land to ensure the Blackstone-McKinley grade separation project can go ahead. However, if the eminent domain action goes ahead as planned, it would also force three Fresno bu...

SLO County supervisor blocks plan to take property by eminent domain By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Debbie Arnold voted Tuesday against taking a man’s property by eminent domain in order to complete the Bob Jones Trail from the Octagon Barn o…

The Case for Seizing Private Property for Shelter Sites and Why the Mayor Is Against it Council President Sean Elo-Rivera is urging Mayor Todd Gloria to consider seizing properties to increase the city’s shelter options.

CA: S.F. Valley light-rail construction begins, with eminent domain, biz relocation LA Metro’s 9.2-mile East San Fernando Valley Light Rail project has begun construction work involving moving utility lines to make room for the light-rail system power grid.

San Diego aims to take private property in La Jolla for Coastal Rail Trail The city intends to carry out eminent domain to use two parcels on Gilman Drive.

Dutch Bros among 3 businesses threatened by ’eminent domain action’ in Fresno FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno’s city council has authorized “eminent domain action” to acquire three parcels of land to ensure the Blackstone-McKinley grade separation…

Eminent domain impacts Fresno businesses for elevated track project Several businesses in one area of Fresno will soon face Eminent Domain.

Trail connection? SLO County moves closer to initiating eminent domain proceedings over Bob Jones Trail easements San Luis Obispo County officials determinedly stuck to their original plans to connect the long-fragmented Bob Jones city-to-sea trail. On May 21, the Board of...

PG&E motion could delay SSJID eminent domain move The high stakes legal chess game that could free more than 130,000 South County residents from paying one of the highest electrical power rates in the nation continues. Last month, South San Joaquin Irrigation District finally secured a court date for a San Joaquin County Superior Court judge to hea...

Anaheim Moves to Take Over Motel That Houses ‘Nefarious Activities’ City council members and staff said eminent domain is a last resort, but noted the owner of the Rainbow Inn hasn’t tried to address problems that’s made it a magnet for crime that gets a disproportionate police response.

L.A. cuts tentative deal to provide $15 million to spare Chinatown tenants from steep rent hikes The agreement, if approved, would keep many rents affordable inside Hillside Villa, but also scuttle efforts to have the city acquire the building.

MEETING NOTES: North Kern approves eminent domain to build new water recharge facility - SJV Water MEETING NOTES: North Kern approves eminent domain to build new water recharge facility

California American Water Seeks Dismissal Of Condemnation Suit (RTTNews) - California American Water said it filed a motion asking the Monterey County Superior Court to dismiss the Monterey Peninsula Water Man...

Transit Agency Drops Suit to Seize San Jose Property VTA ends eminent domain proceeding after station design change at 29 and 31 East Santa Clara Street.

Gilroy's Beloved Garlic Shoppe Forced to Bid Farewell to Iconic Location The landmark pit stop property is being claimed under eminent domain so the county can build a new intersection.

Supreme Court case about impact fees could have huge consequences for housing in California An El Dorado County case could change how municipalities can charge for new construction via impact fees, which finance infrastructure.

City of Davis Condemns Riverwalk Project By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate   The City of Davis has condemned most of the Riverwalk project. The measure by the City has halted further construction in the area, as well as the sale of any lots not currently being constructed. The area condemned contains the main road for the neighborhoo...

California American Water Continues to Fight Condemnation Effort California American Water announced today that it will vigorously defend its right to continue to serve the customers and the communities in its Monte

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board moves forward with eminent domain of Cal Am Monterey water system – KION546 MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Tuesday night, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board decided to take the next steps in using eminent domain to take over Cal Am's Monterey Water System. The decision was made during held a public meeting discussing the future of water management on Mon...

MPWMD board votes to initiate eminent domain proceedings to buy out Cal Am’s local system. It's not the beginning, or the end—it’s the middle of the middle.

Water district holds public hearing to consider acquisition of Monterey Water System The Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District plans on holding a public hearing to consider the acquisition of the Monterey Water System.

Metro Board Looks to Approve $65 Million for 91 Freeway Widening Projects - Streetsblog Los Angeles Metro staff are recommending the board approve funds to support two 91 Freeway expansion projects located in pollution-burdened communities in Southeast L.A. County - in the cities of Long Beach, Artesia, and Cerritos

California High-Speed Rail Authority Celebrates Completion of Grade Separation Project in City of Wasco - Railway Track and Structures WASCO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in collaboration with California Rail Builders and the city of Wasco, [this week] celebrated the completion of the Poso Avenue grade separation project. The underpass is now open to traffic.

Riverside receives $38.5 million for improvements to transportation infrastructure The City of Riverside has obtained $38.5 million in state funding for a variety of transportation projects in the past week, most recently on Thursday, when the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced that Riverside will receive $22 million through the Port and

PG&E makes change in proposed route for controversial transmission line project • Paso Robles Press Paso Robles Press is the daily online news source and weekly print newspaper for the Paso Robles area, serving the community since 1889.

Mendocino County judge won’t set aside ruling against Skunk Train owner in eminent domain case Superior Court Judge Jeanine B. Nadel had said she was disinclined to reconsider her decision in the case, involving Mendocino Railway’s disputed attempts to force a property owner to sell his land near Willits to the railroad.

Goleta Council Approves Use of Eminent Domain for San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path | Local News | Noozhawk City still negotiating with property owners for voluntary purchase agreement

Pasadena Puts Out Bid for Historic Report on 710 Displacement – Pasadena Now Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now

Older couple fight Stanislaus County’s action to acquire their ‘dream home’ for expressway The couple built their Oakdale Road house in 1980.

Skunk Train owner asks judge to consider ‘new facts’ in Willits eminent domain case Mendocino Railway seeks to overturn judgment in favor of landowner by reopening trial to admit new document.