Sacramento city officials weigh in on eminent domain for arena
“The Sacramento City Council approved an agreement Tuesday night to help with negotiations to acquire a parcel of land at the Downtown Plaza that is crucial to building the new arena. The city would get…
Cal App: Nollan/Dolan Issues Impacting Eminent Domain Valuation Are Decided By The Jury
“Here’s a decision at the intersection of eminent domain valuation and unconstitutional exactions from the California Court of Appeal (Fourth District). In City of Perris v. Stamper, No. E053395 (Aug. 9, 2013) the court held…
Kings owners ask city to possibly use eminent domain threat in arena site talks
“After months of negotiations, the new Sacramento Kings ownership group has been unable to close the deal on buying the remaining parcel at Downtown Plaza seen as vital to the development of a new arena….
The Feather River West Levee Project
“The Feather River West Levee Project, which is the first project of Sutter Buttes Flood Control Agency, will improve 37 miles from the Thermalito Afterbay south to four miles north of the Sutter Bypass but…
Lawyers shine light on Valley high-speed rail cases
“Attorney Michael Brady of Redwood City, San Mateo lawyer Andrew Turner and Jason Holder, an attorney from Oakland, addressed high-speed rail litigation for the Fresno County Bar Association’s Bench, Bar & Media program. Brady and…
Landowners, Sonoma County settle airport expansion lawsuit
“Sonoma County officials have agreed to pay $815,000 for a family’s property next to the Charles M. Schulz airport for a runway extension project, settling the contentious case on the eve of trial. The amount…
City update on Sycamore North eminent domain
“Staff continues to work on acquiring necessary easements on “R Alley” that are necessary for emergency access and will enable the completion of the Sycamore North building immediately adjacent to R Alley. Due to delays…
Hercules council prepares for possible eminent domain action on Sycamore project
“The City Council embraced a dual-pronged strategy Tuesday to resolve an impasse over a half-built apartment building, urging negotiations to avoid litigation while preparing for a possible eminent domain action to secure an easement on…
Santee Council OKs Property Seizures for Widening of Prospect Avenue
“The City of Santee now has the power to use eminent domain to forcefully purchase properties if necessary in order to complete the Prospect Avenue Widening Project. The Santee City Council voted unanimously at the…
Avoid Eminent Domain at Regional Connector Site
“No one likes eminent domain proceedings. Getting into a situation where an arm of government moves to seize property is a lose-lose situation. Often civic leaders wind up looking like bullies. Frequently the person who…