T.U.D. Moves Towards Eminent Domain
“T.U.D. took a step towards acquiring PG&E land in hopes of eventually constructing a water storage reservoir northeast of the district’s Sugar Pine property. This year’s drought has heightened community interest regarding new water storage…
Tax Collector Moves to Seize Pulido Family Business
“The Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector last month issued a notice to Miguel Armando Pulido – the mayor’s father — saying it has assumed the power to auction off the Ace Auto Care building because the…
Martins Beach access bill headed to governor
“Legislation that could mean greater public access to Martins Beach in San Mateo County cleared its final legislative hurdle on Thursday and now awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. The state Senate approved Senate Bill 968…
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…
Full Steam Ahead for Eminen Domain Actions after High Speed Rail Authority Negotiations End in Impasse
“The State Public Works Board (the “Board”) adopted four Resolutions of Necessity approving the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (the “Authority”) use of eminent domain for public necessity to acquire four parcels in Fresno and Madera County…
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….
Lodi City Council votes to begin eminent domain process for Harney Lane land
“The Lodi City Council hopes a dispute over land needed for the Harney Lane Grade Separation can be solved in a month. The council voted 4-1 at its Wednesday meeting to begin an eminent domain…
Court Provides Guidelines on Valuing Natural Resources in Eminent Domain Proceedings
“Valuing mineral rights in eminent domain proceedings is inherently speculative and can lead to wide swings in property valuations. So how do appraisers best deal with the uncertainty involved in mineral exploitation? The California Court…
California appellate court vindicates Proposition 13’s eminent domain protection
“Enacted by voters as a ballot initiative in 1978, California’s Proposition 13 gives property owners relief on their tax bills by limiting property taxes to one percent of a property’s value, with a maximum two…
Missoula, California town to collaborate on water system fights
“Missoula’s fight to take ownership of its water system crossed state lines Thursday when Apple Valley, California, agreed to help wrest the system from the Carlyle Group by sharing information and strategies. Missoula Mayor John…