California Legislature Moves One Step Closer to Authorizing Eminent Domain for Martins Beach
“Just in case you lost track of the Martins Beach saga, here is a quick summary and update. According to reports, a couple of years after billionaire Vinod Khosla bought beachfront property in San Mateo…
Equitrans seeks property under eminent domain
“Equitrans, a natural gas company based in Pittsburgh, filed a civil complaint in federal court this week seeking a preliminary injunction to allow it to take possession of property in Washington Township, Greene County, in…
Martins Beach access bill moves closer to victory
“A proposed law to allow public access to Martins Beach passed one of its last major obstacles Thursday in the state Legislature, overcoming intense lobbying by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, the property’s owner….
Eminent Domain Suggested For Costco Stalemate
“As both sides dig in for what could be a bruising debate over tax breaks for Costco, council President Michael Trueworthy is floating a new idea: Using the power of eminent domain. Trueworthy on Tuesday…
Council OKs eminent domain to secure alley rights
“On Tuesday night, members of the Mountain View City Council unanimously approved the use of eminent domain to get itself out of a quandary it entered when it unwittingly approved the sale of an alley…
Martins Beach bill limps over Assembly hurdle
“Though a bill to allow public access at Martins Beach cleared a major legislative hurdle Tuesday, it was considerably watered down after successful lobbying by representatives of the property’s owner, high-tech billionaire Vinod Khosla. The…
Jury deliberations in eminent domain trial could begin today
“Jury deliberations are expected to begin this afternoon in the eminent domain trial between plaintiffs Tim and Annette Bice and the defendant, the city of Clinton. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Michael McCarthy, and the city’s attorney,…
Access fight rages: Martin’s Beach at center of legislative efforts, state budget, pending court case
“The battle to reopen Martin’s Beach to the public will proceed in Sacramento Tuesday, despite a near hostile legislative amendment induced by politicians’ fear of using eminent domain and alleged lobbying efforts afforded by the…
Colo. eminent domain case settled with $115,000 sale
“A contentious eminent domain case in which a local government sought to take private backcountry land for open space has been settled, with the landowners agreeing to a $115,000 sale. “To me, what just came…
Colorado Couple Fights Seizure Of Cabin By County For ‘Open Space’
“Colorado landowners are in a losing battle with the county over their land, which local government is claiming for itself under the law of eminent domain. Colorado’s Summit County is aggressively targeting the land of…