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…
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….
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…
Federal suit aims to secure Alameda street through eminent domain
“The federal government has filed a lawsuit against the state of California and the East Bay Regional Park District in order to use eminent domain to secure McKay Avenue, the street leading to the Crab…
Public input is necessary on issue of beach access
“Much has been written in recent weeks about the problematic situation concerning York’s beaches. It appears the town owns at least one, but not the rest. Parts of Long Sands Beach are apparently owned by…
Beach Replenishment On Track For Toms River
“Toms River’s ocean beaches are still on track for a federally-funded replenishment project to begin this fall. “As far as the DEP and the Army Corps are concerned, we are in a good position,” said…
Legislation would guarantee beach access
“Seeking to answer the public-access quandary at Martin’s Beach once and for all, state Sen. Jerry Hill introduced legislation this week that could ultimately call upon the government’s powers of eminent domain to claim a…
Sen. Hill proposes legislation to open Martin’s Beach
“Seeking to answer the public-access quandary at Martin’s Beach once and for all, state Sen. Jerry Hill plans to introduce legislation next week that could use the government’s powers of eminent domain to claim a…