Board approves eminent domain hearing for Ramona road project
“The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Wednesday to push forward with a road widening project near Ramona, even though two property owners haven’t reached agreement with the county to sell part of…
Eminent Domain Hearing Set for Aug. 7; San Vicente Road Project Pushes Through
“he San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Wednesday to push forward with a road widening project near Ramona, even though two property owners haven’t reached agreement with the county to sell part of…
SLO City is employing an old-school, temporary land-grab to keep the Los Osos Valley Road widening project flowing
“he city of San Luis Obispo is dusting off an old tool rarely used these days: eminent domain. But the issue may not be as contentious as one might expect—yet, anyway. For one thing, such…
TOD Overtaking Suburban Development
“Transit-oriented development (TOD) is becoming increasingly popular in metropolitan areas like Seattle, Los Angeles and Portland, despite its increased investment costs and more complex planning. Studies show that the benefits, which include reduced congestion, less…
Eminent Domain Eyed for 2 Holdouts in San Vicente Road Widening Project
“Two property owners affected by an upcoming project to widen a deadly 2.25 mile stretch of San Vicente Road in Ramona are holding out in settlement negotiations with the county, prompting officials to explore how…
SLO considers using eminent domain on Los Osos Valley Road property
“The San Luis Obispo City Council will decide Tuesday night whether eminent domain will be used to gain access to a privately owned property for construction work tied to the Los Osos Valley Road interchange…
Community Editorial: Streetcar Plan Shows Dark Side of Eminent Domain
“California’s redevelopment agencies may be dead, but using the power of government to take private property, by eminent domain if need be, to profit the chosen few in the name of “economic development” is alive…
Community Editorial: The Dark Side of Eminent Domain
“California’s redevelopment agencies may be dead, but using the power of government to take private property, by eminent domain if need be, to profit the chosen few in the name of “economic development” is alive…
Hearing on Eminent Domain in Prospect Ave. Project at Santee Council Meeting
“The successful completion of the Prospect Avenue Widening Project requires that the city acquire privately held land. The city is currently negotiating purchasing prices with land owners, but has taken the first step towards securing…
SANTEE COUNCIL CONSIDERS EMINENT DOMAIN OF NUMEROUS PROPERTIES FOR ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
“At Wednesday’s meeting, the Santee City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to declare eminent domain in order to obtain easements and fee interests for dozens of properties on nine different streets,…