by Civica Law, Celina Zambrano | Sep 4, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Community News, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Ordinances & Procedures Assistance, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing, Training and Risk Management
SB 1465, passed with unanimous bipartisan support on August 29th, is a significant development in enhancing public safety. Civica Law Group’s Founding Partner, Matthew Silver, serves as volunteer Chairperson of the CACEO Legislative Committee who wrote this...
by Celina Zambrano | Aug 21, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Matthew Trujillo, Nuisance Abatements, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing
A deteriorating residence in a Chino neighborhood was red-tagged, unsafe for human habitation, and an eyesore. From the street, broken or missing windows were visible, large objects were blocking exits, which reduced emergency responders’ efficiency, the fence was...
by Celina Zambrano | Aug 14, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Court-appointed Receiverships, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Matthew Trujillo, Nuisance Abatements, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing
An extremely dilapidated and manifestly unsafe residence in the City of Chino had been the focus of code enforcement efforts for years and an attractive nuisance to its neighbors. This property was rapidly deteriorating with rotting walls, ceilings, floors, and doors...
by Celina Zambrano, Valerie Escalante-Troesh | Jul 31, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Court-appointed Receiverships, Lauren Brown, Practice Areas, Valerie Escalante Troesh
One of the most seriously dangerous drug houses in the City of Seaside–a single-family residence located in a quaint cul-de-sac–received over 300 police calls for service from its neighborhood due to drug use, crimes, and overall, dangerous activities on...
by Celina Zambrano | Jul 29, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Court-appointed Receiverships, Lauren Brown, Practice Areas
A single-family property in a beautiful Claremont neighborhood had been a focal point of several concerning health and safety issues. This included a deteriorated roof, mosquito infested spa, water damage, and electrical and fire issues. At one point, the property...
by Celina Zambrano | Jul 26, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Insights, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Nuisance Abatements, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing
Hoarding houses pose significant challenges for public agencies, including health hazards, fire risks, and community safety concerns. Addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach that combines expertise in municipal law services, code enforcement, and...
