Historic YWCA building to become boutique hotel
“The run-down historic YWCA building, which the city bought for $8.3 million through eminent domain in 2012, is set to be converted into a 150-room boutique hotel by San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. In…
Council Approves Eminent Doman Land-Grab for Downtown Project
“Fremont City Council approved a resolution earlier this week to seize private property for the downtown area project under the auspices of eminent domain. According to the Fremont Bulletin, the property, located at 39138 Fremont…
Trucking Companies Challenge L.A. Port Project
“ix trucking companies sued Los Angeles and its Harbor Commission, claiming they abused powers of eminent domain and violated environmental law to force the businesses off land for a $500 million railyard near the Port…
Fremont City Council OKs eminent domain on bank
“Fremont City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a resolution of necessity to authorize eminent domain seizure of private property, generally for public projects and relocation of current tenants at 39138 Fremont Blvd. for the…
Eminent domain OK’d as option to complete bike path bridge
“The council voted 5-2 on Tuesday with councilors Sean Morgan and Mark Sorensen dissenting to declare that public interest and necessity require the acquisition of property on Humboldt Avenue in connection with a project to…
Victorville settles with church
“he City Council on Tuesday is expected to approve a settlement agreement with First Assembly of God of Victorville, ending the last eminent domain case of the La Mesa/Nisqualli interchange project, according to a city…
Eminent domain, General Plan report on Chico City Council agenda
“Leading the regular agenda is an eminent domain case that spurred lengthy discussion at the council’s April 2 meeting. After another meeting with the property owners, negotiations remain at a standstill and city staff is…
Fremont may use eminent domain process to buy land needed for proposed downtown
“The City Council on Tuesday will consider using the eminent domain process to acquire a parcel considered crucial for the city’s proposed downtown area. The 65,150 square-foot property is at 39138 Fremont Blvd., between Mowry…
California’s High-Speed Rail Meets Opposition Over Eminent Domain
““There would be far less impact on agricultural lands than the current alignment which literally cuts right across many, many working farms,” says Barry Epstein, who represented the farmers. That lawsuit was settled last month…
Stanislaus County Claims Eminent Domain on Home For Road Project
“Stanislaus County Supervisors have claimed eminent domain on a Modesto home after they were unable to make a deal with the homeowners. Part of the home sits along the path of the county’s $15 million…