A newly introduced bill would allow local governments to seize corporate-owned properties that sit vacant for 90 days or more.

SB 1079 by Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, would authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire the unoccupied housing. It also would allow cities and counties to levy fines against the owner.

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