A judge issued the tentative ruling on Tuesday.
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The city may take the property by eminent domain, and an appraisal will help set the value.
Fresno is also concerned about preservation, and an architectural historian will also take a look inside.
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The theater's owner has been trying to sell it to Adventure Church and rejects the city's attempts to go in.
They now have 30 days to arrange a visit unless they extend the legal fight.