Emails Needed by Thursday, July 17 to Save the South Central Farm (Again) (tags)
The L.A. Planning Commission is again planning to put a sweatshop and warehouses on the South Central Farm site, and this time they're doing an end run around public comment.
Alameda County Proclaims Palestinian Cultural Day Despite Opposition (tags)
Alameda County became the second California county to recognize Palestinian residents as a people, having a rich culture, and contributing to the community. An earlier attempt by opponents to scuttle the proclamation in June was overcome by negotiations between residents and county supervisors. Supervisors Nate Miley and Wilma Chan presented the proclamation on behalf of the entire Board on July 24, 2012.
Protesters outside police line marching on 1st & Alameda (tags)
Caller at the scene reports those protesters held back from city hall area are marching around the police perimeter. They are now at 1st & Alameda
The People vs. Johannes Mehserle Second Los Angeles Hearing (tags)
A story from the LA Coaltion for Justice for Oscar Grant
California Charter School under investigation (tags)
The founder of a public charter school in the East Bay is under attack in the wake of a state audit that uncovered questionable financial practices, including lavish payments to her.
Killer Cop Update from First Los Angeles Status Hearing (tags)
report from inside (and outside) court room
Oscar Grant Report
Stop the I-9 Audits and use of E-Verify (tags)
Community Initiates Weekly Vigils in Solidarity with Watada (tags)
Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress has initiated a regular vigil in support of Lt. Ehren Watada, who the US Army is threatening with a second court martial. The group will gather each Monday from 5:30-7:00 at the corner of Alameda and First Streets in Little Tokyo.
COP WATCH REPORT: stand-off with LAPD and Sheriff's on Alameda and 41st (tags)
On the morning of the eviction during rush-hour traffic demonstrators decided to occupy the intersection of 41st and Alameda.
Audio/Video Son Jaracho (7min)
The Farm: Dia de Resistencia (tags)
A brief report on the action to save the Farm this morning. Farm supporters and organizers promise more to follow.
Emergency Alert: Police Evicting South Central Farmers - Take Action (tags)
The A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition is calling on all progressive people to mobilize support for the South Central Farm. If you can come to the Farm, please protest the unjust eviction of the Farmers today.
S o u t h C e n t r a l F a r m: It takes a community to fight development (tags)
Saturday June 10th, 2006 - 7pm - candlelight vigil - DAY 19 of the encampment to defend the farm: 200 supporters sang, ate, marched, prayed, and stood in unity to resist forced eviction and keep watch against police raids. Located at 41st and Alameda, the 19 block/14-acre of the threatened South Central urban garden farm is under threat by developer Ralph Horowitz. The ransom is 16.5 million to 20 million.
Sheriffs come to the farm to threaten the South Central Farmers!! (tags)
--Breaking News-- Sherrifs met with farmers today, said they need to get out, and they (the sherrif's) will be coming soon. Calling all those in solidarity with tha farm out TONITE tonite TONITE outside or inside the farm! 41st and alameda st. los angeles, coming from 10 frwy, exit alameda and go south roughly 2 miles, farm on right hand side.
UPDATE FROM THE ~occupied~ SOUTH CENTRAL FARM (tags)
refusing to accept illegal eviction process, farmers and supporters instead -occupy- the farm and its perimters in its defense.
SUNDAY MARCH 19th BRING A FRIEND TO THE FARM! LIVE MUSIC! (tags)
Come Out And Have A Good Time...
Bring a Friend to the FArm 3/19 (tags)
Havent' had a chance to visit the South Central Farm Yet??? Want an excuse to bring your friends or family to the Farm? CARPOOL FROM SANTA ANA and Riverside. Carpool leaves at 11am from Centro cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana or 11am from Riverside, email for details.
11/8 Labor Election Victory (tags)
Nazi Schwarzenegger got the defeat his $70 million special election deserved, and his defeat was led by labor, as it must be. The anger was so great at this unnecessary, viciously anti-labor special election that the voters defeated all of the state propositions with a Bingo NO!
Campaign For Renters Rights Has Major Housing Victory (tags)
Fighting to win, section 8 tenants halt federal government and local politician's efforts to cut their housing subsidies.
Uncertified Software in Alameda County Voting Machines - Certification Process Halted (tags)
The only other California county currently using the Diebold touch-screen machines is Plumas.
RCP's Bob Avakian Father Judge Avakian Dead at 88 (tags)
Appointed a Superior Court Judge of Alameda County in 1964, he made a landmark ruling abolishing the Alameda County jury selection test that effectively barred African Americans from serving on juries. After retirement from the bench in 1980, he took various Judicial Council assignments.