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Jeff Chiu/2010 AP file photoSan Francisco and Richmond were planning on signing a joint powers agreement regarding the protection of homeowners from underwater mortgages.

Negotiations with Richmond on seizing underwater mortgages postponed

Supervisors have acknowledged that San Francisco homeowners at risk of losing their…

 

Jeff Chiu/AP file photoThe Board of Supervisors is considering a joint powers agreement with Richmond that would empower the cities to use eminent domain in an effort to reduce home mortgages.

SF considers plan to use eminent domain to lower mortgages

San Francisco may become the first city to partner with nearby Richmond…

 

AP file photoThis image provided by the California High-Speed Rail Authority shows an artist's conception of a high-speed rail car in California.

Board approves eminent domain move for high-speed rail project

A state board gave approval Friday for the California High-Speed Rail Authority…

 

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Richmond moves ahead with eminent domain plan

A San Francisco Bay Area city voted Wednesday to try to expand…

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Republicans wrong on eminent domain

In my Beltway Confidential blogpost on the New Hampshire Republican debate last night,…

Daily Outrage: Site in famous Connecticut land-use case remains empty

WHO: Susette Kelo WHAT: The notorious New London, Conn., acreage that established…