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THE APPLE VALLEY WATER FIGHT - CONDEMNATION
Liberty Utilities Defeats Attempt to Take Its Water System by Town of Apple Valley, California - 20
Liberty Utilities Defeats Attempt to Take Its Water System by Town of Apple Valley, California - 20
For more than 70 years, the community water system in Apple Valley, California, has been successfully owned and operated by a water company. But, in January 2016, the Town filed an eminent domain lawsuit to take the infrastructure from the system’s owner, Liberty Utilities, through condemnation.
https://truthfromthetap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Condemnation_AppleValleyCA_051922.pdf
Liberty Utilities Defeats Attempt to Take Its Water System by Town of Apple Valley, California - 20
Liberty Utilities Defeats Attempt to Take Its Water System by Town of Apple Valley, California - 20
Liberty Utilities Defeats Attempt to Take Its Water System by Town of Apple Valley, California - 20
Evidence at trial showed that the Town of Apple Valley expected to pay $100 million for the water system if it prevailed, while Liberty Utilities pegged the system’s value as high as $243.8 million.
https://www.manatt.com/insights/news/2021/liberty-utilities-defeats-attempt-to-take-its-wate
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of the Town in Water Case - 2025
Liberty Utilities Defeats Attempt to Take Its Water System by Town of Apple Valley, California - 20
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of the Town in Water Case - 2025
"This outcome reflects the strength of our position and the support of the Apple Valley community in ensuring fair access to a reliable water system," said Mayor Nassif.
https://www.applevalley.org/Home/Components/News/News/4645/39
What happened to the Legacy Trail?
Happy Trails for Hilltop House ruins?
‘Multi-Use Nature Trail’ Planned for Apple Valley Hilltop House
‘Multi-Use Nature Trail’ Planned for Apple Valley Hilltop House
“While I still cling to the will o’ wisp that someone will come and magically bring the house back to its 1957 origins I am nonetheless most intrigued by his proposal to repurpose the property for the whole community to enjoy as hiking trail/view spots.“
https://paradiseleased.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/happy-trails-for-the-hilltop-house-ruins/#comments
‘Multi-Use Nature Trail’ Planned for Apple Valley Hilltop House
‘Multi-Use Nature Trail’ Planned for Apple Valley Hilltop House
‘Multi-Use Nature Trail’ Planned for Apple Valley Hilltop House
On Wednesday, the Town closed escrow on the $310,000 purchase of the property with the assistance of a $160,000 grant awarded through the National Park Service through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
https://www.vvng.com/multi-use-nature-trail-planned-for-apple-valley-hilltop-house/
Apple Valley Council votes to demolish historic Hilltop House
Town Council to consider hiring architect to design future Hilltop House observation deck
Town Council to consider hiring architect to design future Hilltop House observation deck
Apple Valley Town Council voted unanimously to demolish the historic Hilltop House in preparation for the future construction of an observation deck.
Town Council to consider hiring architect to design future Hilltop House observation deck
Town Council to consider hiring architect to design future Hilltop House observation deck
Town Council to consider hiring architect to design future Hilltop House observation deck
The goal has always been to repurpose the property to a usable public space and observation deck and we are excited to continue that work,” said Town Manager Doug Robertson.
https://www.applevalley.org/Home/Components/News/News/4590/333