City Buys Site From Wal-Mart To Prevent Supestore
April 18, 2009
Wal-Mart has learned the hard way not to pick a fight with Hercules. On December 15, 2008, Sprawl-Busters reported that the city of Hercules, California
Hercules, CA
Herculean Effort Overpowers Wal-Mart
December 5, 2008
Hercules has defeated Wal-Mart. It took more than two years to accomplish, but this week the retailer was pinned to the mat. On December 2,
Court Overturns City’s Eminent Domain Against Wal-Mart
June 18, 2007
Eminent domain is a powerful tool. The municipal police power that allows a community to take property for a public purpose, has been a controversial
City Flexes Eminent Domain Powers Against Wal-Mart–Again
December 2, 2006
Wal-Mart, the corporation that has been happy to see communities use eminent domain powers to advance its stores, now doesn’t like being on the other
City May Use Eminent Domain On Wal-Mart
May 5, 2006
Sprawl-Busters reported on April 5, 2006 that Wal-Mart was trying to woo the city of Hercules, California by proposing a smaller store than the original
Wal-Mart Returns With Smaller Plan B
April 5, 2006
Wal-Mart has shrunk its superstore by 30% — but it still may not be enough to fit into Hercules, California. On February 5, 2006, Sprawl-Busters
Wal-Mart “Disappointed” by Rejection.
February 5, 2006
Another community has sent Wal-Mart packing. If Wal-Mart wants to build in Hercules, California, a suburb 25 miles northeast of San Francisco, they’re going to