Report Back: City Council Unanimously Supports “Turning Land into Cash” (tags)
Various people said that Jan Perry was using the ancient "divide and conquer" strategy and that she succeeded in dividing the community in and around 41st and Alameda. Both Perry and Eric Garcetti (District 13), who presided over the meeting, are planning to run for mayor. It seems unlikely that LA will have a decent mayor within our lifetimes, but a Mayor Perry or a Mayor Garcetti would be one more major injustice.
When Goliath Wins: The Triumph of Redevelopment in Los Angeles (tags)
On Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., the South Central Farmers, their supporters, and the residents of the Central-Alameda neighborhood will confront the Los Angeles City Council in its chambers one more time to try to save the Farm and save the neighborhood. in the unlikely event they succeed, they might save the City.
Farmers Fighting for South Central Again (tags)
The Farmers defend the last vestige of the Farm against City and development. Join them Thursday morning, 8:00 a.m., at the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, CA 90731
The South Central Farmers: The Dream Reborn (tags)
The fight for the Farm is on again
MOTHERS MARCH FOR EVERYONE’S SURVIVAL (tags)
Marking the100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, the 2nd Annual Mothers March For Everyone’s Survival End Budget Cuts, Poverty, Discrimination, War & Other Violence, took place on Saturday, March 12, in Los Angeles.
Voting for GrassrootsKPFK: It Matters (tags)
Another repost from TakeBackKPFK.org (a letter they received from a board member), this time on who to vote for and why. The website admits it's partisan, but there is some insight into what's at stake in these elections.
Mothers March & Speak Out (tags)
On Saturday, March 13, about 150 mothers, grandmothers, women who are not mothers, children, and men, came out for the Mothers March and Speak Out in Los Angeles. This was an International Women’s Day event called by the Global Women’s Strike and Women of Color/GWS.
A TEACH-IN on the ECONOMIC CRISIS-FORO COMUNITARIO INFORMATIVO SOBRE LA ECONOMIA (tags)
A TEACH-IN on the ECONOMIC CRISIS Find out about the causes of the current economic recession, its impact and its victims
The Eighth Annual AntiMall (tags)
Many of us would like to give up holiday shopping altogether. However, the annual AntiMall is an opportunity for holiday shoppers to at least have their money go to artivists (artists + community activists) and causes such as Afghan Women's Mission—rather than big box stores and other corporate behemoths.
Julia Butterfly Hill and Daryl Hannah Join the South Central Farmers To Take Back the Farm (tags)
***Breaking News*** Julia Butterfly Hill and Daryl Hannah Join the South Central Farmers To Take Back the Farm Saturday, June 13, 6:00-11:30 p.m. Reunion at the Farm Update to Press Release SAVE THE FARM SAVE THE WORKERS SAVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD LOS ANGELES--On Saturday, June 13, Julia Butterfly Hill and Daryl Hannah, both luminaries in the South Central Farm encampment and environmental activists, will join the South Central Farmers and Farm supporters at a reunion and recommitment to the Farm at 41st and Alameda
June 12th, 2009: South Central Farmers rally at City Hall 8:00 am (tags)
South Central Farmers Return to City Hall! Friday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. Press Conference at City Hall Saturday, June 13, 6:00-11:30 p.m. Reunion at the Farm LOS ANGELES--On Friday June 12, at 8:00 a.m. the South Central Farmers and their supporters will return to City Hall to demand fair and equitable treatment for South Central residents and Farmers in the face of continuing City privileges for developer Ralph Horowitz. The following day, Farmers and Farm supporters will hold a reunion on the third anniversary of the destruction of the Farm for all interested in restoring the South Central Farm.
Never Forever 21: Round 3 (tags)
One of the organizers reported a demonstration in solidarity at a Forever 21 outlet in San Diego. Indeed, this campaign is country-wide. However, not all of Forever 21's stores have the same name (even within Southern California). The names tend to be variations on Forever 21, like Forever Fabulous.
Never Forever 21 Action: Round 3 4/25/09 (tags)
The South Central Farm is the people's land, given to us by Mayor Tom Bradley, in 1993 after the Los Angeles Uprising. The people built an inner-city paradise, the nation's largest urban farm. In 2006, Mayor Bradley's promise was broken: the Los Angeles City Council took the land away and gave it to a developer to build a mammoth shipping center for the sweatshop clothing manufacturer Forever 21. We're here today to tell Forever 21 that we won't work for sweatshops, that we are Farmers. We are the people: the Farm is our land!
Actions Against Forever 21 Continue (tags)
“What's going on here is environmental racism. Why are we always putting warehouses or pollution in certain areas? Why don't they put the warehouse here [in Old Town Pasadena]? We know that they're not going to put a warehouse here where they're going to have diesel trucks—50 an hour—coming in this area raising the asthma rates, raising the cancer rates. They're not going to allow that here, but they're going to allow it in our community. And they're going to say, 'That's what they're used to, that's what they deserve, that's what it's zoned for.'” -- Rosa, South Central farmer/Food Not Bombs
Feb 21, 2009 Protest Forever 21 in Pasadena (tags)
The South Central Farmers have joined forces with student groups California Statewide MEChA and D-Q Unity to force the international teen clothing corporation Forever 21 to end plans for construction on the site of the South Central Farm and demand fair wages for its workers. The SCF Action Committee will lead a rally to kickoff a national boycott until the Farm is restored and stop worker abuse ended on Saturday, December 13, at noon at the Forever 21 "superstore" at 35 N. De Lacey Avenue in Pasadena, one block north of Colorado Avenue.
". . . So the purpose is to support those communities in their struggles and not support things like Walmart and Target in our neighborhoods but really invest back into social change .” -- Laura Palomares
Never Forever 21 Coalition, South Central Farmers Rally, Saturday, December 13th, 12PM-3PM (tags)
ECOLOGY + JUSTICE NO FOREVER 21 SAVE THE FARM SAVE THE WORKERS SAVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD LOS ANGELES--The South Central Farmers have joined forces with student groups California Statewide MEChA and D-Q Unity to force the international teen clothing corporation Forever 21 to end plans for construction on the site of the South Central Farm and demand fair wages for its workers. The SCF Action Committee will lead a rally to kickoff a national boycott until the Farm is restored and stop worker abuse ended on Saturday, December 13, at noon at the Forever 21 "superstore" at 35 N. De Lacey Avenue in Pasadena, one block north of Colorado Avenue.
Vote Green! Piera-Avila for Council (tags)
For 3 decades, LINDA PIERA-AVILA has been a passionate environmental, social justice, electoral reform and peace activist. Now she is putting herself on the line and running for Santa Monica City Council to put the public back into public service!
South Central Farmers Demand Ethics Investigation of Local Officials (tags)
Citing an apparent conflict of interest, the South Central Farmers are demanding that California's State Attorney General investigate the sale of the site of the South Central Farm by Los Angeles city officials to local developer Ralph Horowitz for a trucking center for women's clothing manufacturer and retailer Forever 21.
GOOD NEWS FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL FARM (tags)
South Central Farmers, community members, and progressive organizations call for shutting down the "h" Horowitz Warehouse in South Central Los Angeles
Saving the South Central Farm: Listening to the Land (tags)
To many, it looked like the Struggle to Save the South Central Farm was defeated, a dream buried beneath the treads of the bulldozers that plowed the Farm under following the brutal invasion of an army of LA County Sheriffs crushed the resistor's encampment, turning the land from a liberated zone into an oppressive, occupied one. But all that could change. Here's why, and how you can help make it change.
THE FARCE OF JULY AT SELF-HELP GRAPHICS (tags)
The 2008 Farce of July celebration at Self Help Graphics was a great event in spite of various set-backs. First of all, the event was forced to move at the last minute from its originally scheduled location at 1221 Hope St., when the owner of the venue informed the organizers that he had received word that there would be a police raid.
Horowitz moves to put Polluting Warehouse on the Farm (tags)
Two years after the destruction of the farm Horowitz moves to put a polluting warehouse on the farm. CEQA hearing to be held on July 2, 2008.
Consolidated May Day Time Line: (tags)
Consolidated May Day Time Line:
3:45 pm May Day Marches all downtown now (tags)
3:00 pm Marches have merged at 5th & Broadway. 5,000+ estimated there now. Caller from the scene estimates 5,000 at 5th & Broadway, maybe more. Caller to newsroom describes the scene: “Marchers mood is festive. Strong show of unity.” South Central Farmers have a contingent. Merge of two marches is going slowly, people are packed together at 5th & B-way. March is peaceful at this time. No major police incidents observed.
Winter AntiMall (photos/report) (tags)
Near the entrance of the AntiMall was a list of the "Artivists" (“artists who are also activists”) and what they do for their communities. For example, a qualified vendor may “mentor a child, volunteer at a community garden, [or] donate art pieces to social justice organizations,” Palomares said.
Tianguis this Sunday -- Screening of Snowball Effect from Save the Peaks Coalition (tags)
Tianguis this Sunday -- Screening of Snowball Effect from Save the Peaks Coalition
SAVE THE PEAKS CALL FOR SUPPORT! - Legal Battle to Protect Sacred Site Comes to Pasadena (tags)
The San Francisco Peaks are a unique mountain ecosystem which are managed as public lands in Northern Arizona. The Peaks are held Holy by more than 13 Indigenous Nations. A small ski area is threatening expansion and attempting to make fake snow from treated sewage effluent filled with harmful contaminants. A coalition of tribes and environmental groups have unified to prevent the environmental destruction, community health hazards and extreme desecration that would be caused by the proposed development. Although the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the ski area plan, the case will be reheard in Pasadena on December 11th, 2007.
MP3 Audio: Dele Aileman speaks at the Farm Reunion (tags)
Community activist Dele Aileman was one of the speakers at the farmers reunion. Here is an excerpt from his speech.
South Central Farm: Encampment Reunion 2007 (tags)
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2007 – One year to the day after the forced evictions of the South Central Farmers from their land by a small army of Sheriffs and LAPD the farmers held a reunion in the streets outside the now barren land.
South Central Farmers: Displaced, NOT Defeated (tags)
This month marks the one year anniversary of the brutal and violent eviction of the South Central Farmers. Today, they gather for a special monthly gatheringi at their Tianguis to reflect and celebrate moving forward.
Environmental Change Makers March in Westchester (tags)
WESTCHESTER, LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2007 - Westchester is a part of Los Angeles that most people just drive through on their way to the airport. It is an area not known for progressive politics. But all that is changing and today’s demonstration in the shopping district of Westchester is an indication of that change
8th Annual GWS LA Event with Sò An (tags)
Report of 8th Annual Global Women’s Strike Los Angeles Event: An Evening of Resistance & Song with Sò An, Popular Haitian activist, political prisoner & folk singer
Harassment of South Central Farmers Continues (tags)
Eleven months after local authorities evict the South Central Farmers from the largest urban garden in the United States, harassment by the City continues.
The Winter Harvest of the South Central Farmers (tags)
The Farmers open a new center and a new farm, ready to bring their organic produce to South Central. The rest of us might get a taste, too.
The South Central Farmers opened their new community center today, across the street from the bulldozed site of the South Central Farm
South Central Farmers’ Tianguis and Centro Open House Sunday (tags)
South Central Farmers’ Tianguis and Centro Open House Sunday South Central Farmers continue to move forward in pushing their mission statement of providing access to high quality, high nutritious produce and vegetables in South Central Los Angeles. While the politicians fail to address the growing trend of childhood obesity, cardio-vascular diseases in our community the SCF continue to push for local solutions through direct intervention with education and access.
Weds 7:10 pm - Protest and Vigil at MX Consulate Happening Now (tags)
Protest occurring outside Mexican consulate now
South Central Farmers v. Horowitz, et al Court Decision (tags)
Please read the decision for yourself. Horowitz gets slapped.
Global Day of Action Demands End to Killings in the Philippines (tags)
Global Day of Action Demands End to Killings in the Philippines
JUDGE ALARCON THROWS OUT RALPH HOROWITZ’S LAWSUIT (tags)
The court ruled that the plaintiffs had not alleged facts or provided the court with evidence showing that the Farmers had engaged in a willful act in their use of the preliminary injunction that was not proper in the regular conduct of the legal proceedings. The court held that under case law in California, even if a party files an action that it knows is substantively meritless and does so for an improper purpose, these facts alone do not constitute a claim for abuse of process. The Horowitz plaintiffs had to show that the Farmers used the preliminary injunction in an improper way after they obtained it. The plaintiffs failed to allege or show in their opposition brief any such misuse of the injunction, and because they did not, the court granted the Farmers’ motion and dismissed the plaintiffs’ lawsuit.
National Latino Congreso Delegates put Councilperson Jan Perry on Notice (tags)
Delegates unanimously endorsed a resolution specifically calling for the City of Los Angeles, City Attorney, Councilperson Perry, Mr. Horowitz to 1) drop all charges against the non-violent civil resisters; 2) for Councilperson Perry to cease her political black mail of Mr. Horowitz, and 3) that all parties should come to the table and negotiate “in good faith” to restore the South Central Farm to the South Central Farmers and the community.
Saturday, 12:50 pm - Chicano Moratorium March now at Salazar Park (tags)
Caller reports march peaceful and now at park
South Central Farmers: “Back in Action” (tags)
A well-attended vigil was held (the first of several) to draw attention to Councilperson Jan Perry and her role in the mass-destruction of plant life and eviction of farmers.
South Central Farmers and Supporters Back In Action! (tags)
The media and the politicians would have you believe that the struggle of the South Central Farmers has gone and disappeared! We have re-organized and are back on the scene to fight injustice and the lack of consideration for the South Central Farmers by the City of Los Angeles and its Politicians.
Save The Farm (live panel discussion CD w/ IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE) . download now (tags)
Save The Farm (live panel discussion CD :: April 9, 2006)
South Central Farmers Respond to Crack Down on Free Speech by Los Angeles City Council (tags)
We should not be under any illusions that we live in an open and democratic society, at least not in the 9th district or South Central Los Angeles. Let us strip away the mythology, the propaganda, and the "decorum". Its tough to survive in South Central Los Angeles, even if you call it something else..
Judge to Rule in SC Farm Case This Wednesday (tags)
Judge to Rule in South Central Farmers Case This Wednesday, the 26th, 9:30 AM
South Central Farmers and International Supporters Prepared for Judge to Rule on Facts of (tags)
outh Central Farmers and International Supporters Prepared for Judge to Rule on Facts of the Law Daryl Hannah, Farmers and their supporters express hope for victory and vision for a healthy future of Los Angeles
Daryl Hannah & John Quigley Send Their Solidarity to South Central Farmers from Rome Italy (tags)
Ciao to everyone from the SCF fan club in Rome. Here are the results of some of the press from the press conference on July 18th, 2006 from Rome Italy. Daryl and John were absolutely FANTASTIC and they were able to involve the media on the SCF issue (which is a great thing in Rome - the city of paparazzi). There was very little about the movie Daryl is filming in Rome and great attention on the SCFs. Newspapers and TV news reported about Daryl & John's commitment (talking also about Julia), using videos of the Farm and John's photos.
Garrett describes developer Ralph Horowitz as venting his wrath against the South Central Farmers in an hour - long migrant-bashing tirade.
Report Back: South Central Farmers 2nd Day in Court. (tags)
Attorneys for the farmers and the attorneys for the Horowitz and the city made their opening statements today to Judge Helen Bendix of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
South Central Farmers songs of hope (tags)
video of blackfire from arizona during recent days of solidarity- www.southcentralfarmers.com
Horowitz Denied; 1st Victory for South Central Farmers In Case Against Back Room Deal Betw (tags)
Horowitz Denied; 1st Victory for South Central Farmers In Case Against Back Room Deal Between Developer And The City Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Case By Horowitz; Rules Case To Be Tried For “Waste” of Public Resources
Seeds of Hope, Seeds of War: Race, Class and the Battle for the South Central Farm (Final) (tags)
The world is literally watching. Media worldwide have covered the case of the South Central Farm, the largest urban garden in the United States, the efforts of the city's elites to drive the farmers from the land, and the farmer's remarkable resistance. On June 13th, the County moved to evict, concentrating a massive police presence in the area to uproot the resistor's encampment on the land. The South Central Farm arose from the ashes of the 1992 Los Angeles rebellion, and stands as a symbol of hope to millions. Despite the eviction, the struggle continues, with a court hearing this week challenging the City's sale of the land to a private developer. When the Los Angeles City Council sold the 14 acre plot called the South Central Farm to developer Ralph Horowitz, they sold land they didn’t own.
Horowitz Watchman Brutalizes Farm Supporter Days Before Hearing (tags)
Horowitz Watchman Brutalizes Farm Supporter Days Before Hearing Recovery of South Central Farmers' Personal and Religious Objects Denied
Paid Thug Attacks SCF Supporter (tags)
Horowitz' rent a cop attacks supporter of South Central Farmers.
Villaraigosa's Greening of Los Angeles (tags)
My Vision for LA (Excerpted from Antonio 2005 website position statements) Los Angeles has always been a city of big dreams and bold possibilities. The men and women who helped build a dusty, desert town into our great city were never satisfied with the status quo. They understood that progress depends on people who see what can be rather than what merely is -- and who are willing to work to make it happen.
Representative Maxine Waters Speaks At South Central Farm (tags)
Representative Maxine Waters Speaks At South Central Farm International Solidarity Days Sunday July 9 Against The “Unconscionable Act” of Bulldozing the Farm; Links City Council Member Jan Perry and Developer Ralph Horowitz “In Business Together”
Solidarity from Canada for the South Central Farmers' (tags)
Solidarity from Canada: Never Give Up! We live in a time of great crisis, in which the very life support systems of the planet are under threat. South Central Farms offers a model that needs to be replicated everywhere, a model of restoration, of healing both the land and the human community, of urban sustainability, of possibility in a place where possibility is precious and rare.
Santa Cruz Solidarity Poster (tags)
This was great solidarity work on behalf of the South Central Farmers.
MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY FROM VENEZUELA WITH THE SOUTH CENTRAL FARMERS (tags)
Statement of solidarity from Venezuela with the South Central Farmers obtained through a transmission made between Los Angeles and two Venezuelan radios: Radio Nacional , and radio YVKE/MUNDIAL as part of the international solidarity events to take place between July 7 and July 10, 2006.
Jan Perry's Mean Streak (tags)
For the last 3 years Jan Perry has attempted to thumb the South Central Farmers, but it appears that they have really brought out the true nature of the "Shirley Temple Black" of the City Council.
SCFs have won the political dialectic! (tags)
“First, they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Mahatma Gandhi
Photos: Farmers Stop the Destruction (tags)
South Central Farmers Stop the Destruction of the Farm
South Central Farmers International Solidarity Days (July 7-10) (tags)
CALL TO ACTION Support the South Central Farmers! Save the South Central Farm & Support Small Farms Worldwide! South Central Farm International Solidarity Days July 7-10 “You are never strong enough that you don't need help.” - Cesar Chavez
UPDATE: July 5th, 1pm: Farm Supporters Dragged Out, Arrested (tags)
URGENT! As of 1pm, farm supporters are being dragged out of the farm and arrested for practicing civil disobedience to stop the bulldozers. Community members needed at farm to witness and stop this injustice!
Bulldozers Move In to Destroy the South Central Farm!!! (tags)
Bulldozers Move In to Destroy the South Central Farm!!!
South Central Farmers Parade Saturday, 1 p.m. (tags)
July 12 Trial To Contest Legality of Sale To Horowitz – Media To Cover Event South Central Farmers and Supporters Host Westside Parade This Saturday, 1 p.m.
Jewish Journal Clears South Central Farmers of Anti-Semitism (tags)
Did Anti-Semitism Take Root at the South Central Farm?
Watsonville Brown Berets in Solidarity with South Central Farmers (tags)
The Watsonville Chapter of the Brown Berets has made a special trip to Los Angeles this week to provide support to the South Central Farmers. Uploaded is an interview with Tomas of the Brown Berets
SCF Farmers Market and Music Extravaganza Sunday (tags)
Julia Butterfly Hill Returns As Farmers and Supporters Maintain Vision For Saving The Farm
TAKE BACK THE FARM Actions for this weekend June 23-25 (tags)
TAKE BACK THE FARM Actions for this weekend June 23-25
Boycott CD9 for the Destruction of the South Central Farm (tags)
On Jun 13th 2006 Council Person Perry chose to sacrifice the future of South Central for a blood vegeance against the South Central Farmers. She sacrificed millions of dollars for the greening of South Central Los Angeles. We are asking the community to stand in solidarity with those who fought valiantly to preserve the largest contigous open green space in South Central Los Angeles. Send a clear message that the community does not agree with the destruction of the South Central Farm!
South Central Farm: A community Outreach (tags)
An essay regarding the South Central Farm and how it is helping to ease gang and inter-ethnic tensions. Also addresses the farm's ability to allow the community to interact with Chicano and Mexican culure, despite the fact that the farm is not anywhere near Mexico.
FATHER'S DAY protest at Mayor's Mansion (tags)
PROTEST THE MAYOR OF LOS ANGLES, BRING YOUR KIDS!
Korean Farmers in Solidarity with South Central Farmers (tags)
You Sang Woog, part a delegation visiting from Korea speaks to the South Central Farmers on June 14th one day after the sheriffs raid and bulldozing of portions of the farm. He expressed his solidarity with the South Central Farmers. The fight to save the farm is not over.
Response to the L.A. Times' Steve Lopez's trashing of Farm supporters. (tags)
In this piece I address the many errors and generally shoddy reporting in Steve Lopez L.A. Times column about the "eviction" on June 14, 2006
Why Horowitz did Not Sell the Farm to the SCFs (tags)
Horowitz did not reject the South Central Farmers' offer (Actually Annenberg Foundation) becuase he really cares about their politics. As a greedy developer Jan Perry hung out a bigger carrot for him.
Statement on Farm from Tezozomoc (tags)
South Central Farmers June 13, 2006 Greetings!
Horowitz Breaks His Silence (tags)
Speaking to Gary Berglund of NBC4.tv
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.
EFFECTIVE PROTEST TO FARM EVICTION (tags)
Instead of traditional picket, make use of more effective means of forcing public to confront wrong eviction of South Central Farmers.
Pesante Support the South Central Farmers Struggle for Land and Life! (tags)
The Philippine Peasant Support Network (Pesante), a Filipino peasant, environmental and human rights advocacy network in the United States wholeheartedly support the struggle of 450 families in the South Central Farms that is now under the threat of land grabbing of the capitalist groups in Los Angeles.
Help Save South Central Farm (Los Angeles) and Create Global Humanitarian Relief (tags)
Here is the PLAN: http://ABC4All.net/plan.htm What can you do? Just go here: http://www.southcentralfarmers.com/ and there are a lot of actions you can take including calling the developer and requesting that he cooperate with this plan. He can be a hero!
a vicious campaign of calumny (tags)
Taking time out from organizing today's visits to the South Central Farm by Ralph Nadar, Peter Camejo, and Donna Warren, Dele Aileman, co-coordinator of the South Central Farmers, issued a statement in response to concerns that African-Americans are not among the Farmers working the land. First, he noted the appearance at the Farm of Danny Glover, Evelyn Knight, and Maxine Waters, the highest ranking government official to walk on the farmland. Then he continued:
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.
VIDEO: SuperBroke Marching Band, every day there is magic on the farm (tags)
The SuperBroke Marching Band came to the farm Saturday to give everyone an extra dose of the SuperFlow and to ward off the Evil Anti-Groove of those who would see the farm plowed under. The farm is already saved. The war is over. The good shall prevail. Long live the South Central Farmers.
The Beautiful Community at South Central Farm (tags)
My update from South Central Farm
SOUTH CENTRAL FARM: Sheriffs expected to attempt evictions tomorrow at daybreak, Sat. morn (tags)
SOUTH CENTRAL FARM: Sheriffs expected to attempt evictions tomorrow at daybreak, Sat. Morning May 27.
Farmers to be evicted by??? (tags)
Tezo says reason to beleive farmers will be evicted
www.southcentralfarmers.com
Photos of evening concert vigil at the largest urban farm in the United States. Supporters patrol area into the night, calling all to participate in a 24 hours a day vigil to protect the South Central Farmers from the sheriff's eviction.
ALERTA ROJA/RED ALERT: Sherriff's OFFICE has OK to Evict South Central Farmers ACT NOW (tags)
Subject: ZAPA-CALIFA: ALERTA ROJA/RED ALERT: Sherriff's OFFICE has OK to Evict South Central Farmers ACT NOW THE LOS ANGELES SHERRIFFS OFFICE HAVE GOTTEN THE OK TO COME AND EVICT THE FARMERS
South Central farmers resist eviction (tags)
Farmers and community activists have established an encampment on the South Central Farm to resist eviction from it’s owner Ralph Horowitz. The South Central farmers were unable to raise 16.35 million to save the farm and face eviction this week. Joan Baez, Darryl Hannah and Julie butterfly hill joined in calling for the mayor’s last minute efforts to save the farm. Christina Aanestad reports.
Two weeks ago they came for Atenco Now they come for the South Central Farm (tags)
We, members of the Autonomous Peoples Collective (APC) and the Eastside Café (ESC), as subscribers to the Sixth Declaration of the Lacandon Jungle and the "Other Campaign" denounce the imminent eviction of over 300 families who currently work the 14 acres of land considered the largest urban farm in the U.S., located in South Central Los Angeles, California.
Ron Kovic joins Los Angeles Farmers in a "Spiritual Procession" to encourage saving the South Central Farm.
Hope Springs . . . at the South Central Farm (tags)
Last month, the Trust for Public Land negotiated purchase option with developer Ralph Horowitz that depended on the City coming up with a $5M match for $6M raised by the South Central Farm. Five days ago, the City reneged on the deal. Friday, with three days left, the Farmers and their supporters, ever hopeful, demanded that Mayor Villaraigosa step up to support the Farm.
S. Central Farmers' Actions this Week (tags)
The South Central Farmers and their supporters are gearing up for busy week of actions to 'save the farm' . The South Central Farm, at 14-acres, is believed to be the largest urban farm in the U.S., and thrives in one of the poorest areas of the country.
south Central Farmers: MEDIA ADVISORY (tags)
L.A. City Mayor Villaraigosa Fails to Raise Matching Funds to Save 350 Poor Families, in South Central Los Angeles, >From Brentwood Developer
DEADLINE LOOMS ON OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE THE SOUTH CENTRAL FARM! (tags)
The South Central Farm, located at 41st and Alameda Streets in South Los Angeles, is thought to be the largest community garden in the United States. After a contentious three-year land-use battle that made news around the world, the Trust for Public Land intervened and secured an opportunity to save the South Central Farm. Within the confines of a tentative purchase agreement, an opportunity to purchase the farm now exists from stakeholders and the Los Angeles community.
Biodegradable Eating Utensils, Alternative Energy, and Indigenous Culture at Eco Maya (tags)
“The paper goods are made from [materials] like corn, rice, and sugarcane, and they are all biodegradable. Even the trash bags are biodegradable. What we’re trying to do is change the way that festivals are produced.” – Carmelo Alvarez, event co-organizer
Drive-By Councilman Dennis P. Zine 3rd District (tags)
Dennis P. Zine drunk with police power decides to do a drive by on the South Central Farmers.
Los Angeles City Council Member Dennis P. Zine does a drive-by in South Central (tags)
An update on the situation due to the late night harassment of the South Central Farm by the Los Angeles City Council Member Dennis P. Zine.
Los Angeles City Council Member Dennis P. Zine does a drive-by in South Central (tags)
This is a rebuttal to Mr. Zine's Press Release.
Los Angeles City Council Member Dennis P. Zine terrorizes South Central Farmers. (tags)
South Central Farmers Documentary (7 Minutes) (tags)
Currently screening around the world, SOUTH CENTRAL FARMERS is an inspiring short documentary about 350 poor families in South Central Los Angeles struggling to survive against the city and the wealthy, Visit www.SouthCentralFarmers.com for more info on their plight and how you can help.
In the Spirit of Zapata (tags)
The call for justice and human dignity rang out through East LA as hundred of marchers took to the streets to evoke the spirit of liberator and revolutionary Emiliano Zapata and to honor the EZLN, today's Zapatistas.
Doceava 2006 Marcha por Zapata (tags)
Doceava 2006 Marcha por Zapata En el espiritu de tierra, justicia y libertad apoyo a la lucha popular! POR EL GENERAL ZAPATA
Students March for Farmers at Cesar Chavez Walk L.A. (tags)
On Saturday, April 1st, at Historic Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles, thousands gathered to celebrate the 8th Annual Cesar Chavez Walk L.A. The event was hosted by the United Farm Workers and the UFW Foundation. Hundreds of students support the UFW, South Central Farmers, and other organizations.
South Central Farmers drum circle at developers house this Wednesday (tags)
Come to the drum circle practice Wednesday night from 6:00pm-9:00 pm in Brentwood. Right in front of Ralph's house. ;-) We will be at the intersection of Sunset Blvd and Woodburn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049.
Immigration Forum Thursday @ East LA College (tags)
East LA College Immigration Forum Thursday March 30, 2006 @ 7:00pm In the Student Center East LA College is on Cesar Chavez & Atlantic in Monterrey Park
La Gran Walkout, to City Hall (tags)
Students poured out of school today. Most of them slowed traffic on the 101. The ones I met went back to City Hall.
How the Weekly Brews a Tempest in a Teapot (tags)
Let me be clear that I know nothing more about the internal workings of the South Central Farm than the L.A. Weekly reported in its March 15 muckraking article, "Bushel of Complaints" by Daniel Hernandez. So I've borrowed those facts and added a somewhat different spin. Here's my version.
Manifesto Workshop - Fundraiser for South Central Farmers (tags)
On Sunday, April 2, come join Matt and Haruko of M-Y-manifesto.net at the South Central Farm to write your own manifesto. Manifestos are not only for Karl Marx, Valerie Solanas, and the Unabomber. We each have a spot within ourselves that craves to be heard. Now is your chance to extract that truth within yourself. Noontime, Sunday April 2nd, come take a walk through the farm, breathe the fresh air, eat lunch from the market stands, and get energized for the work you're about to do. The workshop will begin at 12:30. Here we shall dive into traditional and unusual manifestos, view the world in a new way, and help spark ideas for your own manifesto.
THOUSANDS MARCH IN HOLLYWOOD AGAINST THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ (tags)
An estimated 4,000 protestors took to the streets of Hollywood to protest the war in Iraq. The demonstration, initiated By A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition-LA, brought out groups such as South Central Farmers, Veterans for Peace, the Korean Drummers, World Can’t Wait, and many others.
MP3 Audio: South Central Farmers address City Council. (tags)
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A couple links to important stories.
South Central Farmers Court Date: Monday March 20th, 8:30 am (tags)
South Central Farmers Court Date: Monday March 20th, 8:30 am Los Angeles Superior Court downtown at 111 North Hill Street
A Magic So Strong: The South Central Farm Must Live (tags)
This weekend the LA Times issued a deadly editorial attack on the South Central Farm, justifying the destruction of the land and the community, overtly using the theme of "property rights" to do so. Such assessments cannot be allowed to hold sway. Too much is at stake, for all of us.
Community pressure moves the Farmers cause forward step by step.
Zack's statement to the Farmers (tags)
On Friday, March 10, Zack de la Rocha made a compelling statement outside of LA City Hall on behalf of the South Central Farmers.
Local & State Green Party in solidarity with South Central Farmers (tags)
Green Party stands in solidarity with South Central community farmers against urban farm eviction and ‘environmental racism'
CALL OFF THE PROTEST AT ANTONIO's HOUSE (tags)
CALL OFF THE PROTEST AT ANTONIO's HOUSE
SCFs, Zack de La Rocha, Julia Butterfly, and supporters at City Hall tomorrow 9am (tags)
SCFs, Zack de La Rocha, Julia Butterfly, and supporters at City Hall tomorrow 9am....
Call Ralph Horowitz RIGHT NOW! (tags)
The office of Ralph Horowitz: 310 440 7878
Ralph Horowitz, sues 350 poor families from South Central Los Angeles for $729,745.72 (tags)
Brentwood Real Estate Developer, Ralph Horowitz, sues 350 poor families from South Central Los Angeles for $729,745.72. In an ironic turn, the plaintiff claims the South Central Farmers have abused the legal system.
Open Letter to the Progressive Movement (tags)
Open Letter to the Progressive Movement 'Support the South Central Farmers' -Join the demonstrations at the Mayor's Mansion Thursday, March 9 at 7PM and at City Hall Friday, March 10 at 9AM.
VIDEO: Community unites to defend their farm land (tags)
LOS ANGELES - 3/5/06 Faced with an eviction notice, the South Central Farmers and their supporters held a meeting Sunday to find ways to save the farm. The eviction will be appealed in the courts. After the meeting there was a march around the farm and vigil at the gates to the farm.
With the moment of crisis at hand, the South Central Farmers call on supporters to save the Farm.
The South Central Farmers Push, and City Hall Budges (tags)
City Council proves fallow, but the Mayor's office has initiated negotiations to save South Central Farm. The Farmers still have a long row to hoe--they need to raise $7.35M to save the Farm.
UPDATE: South Central Farmers visit mayor's office (tags)
The South Central Farmer and their supporters addressed the city council today and were able to meet with Deputy Mayor, Larry Frank.
Action Alert -EVICTION NOTICE POSTED!! At South Central Farm (tags)
Only Five days left to save the farm
Green Party Hosts South Central Farmers Presentation (tags)
Tonight the Santa Monica Greens hosted a presentation and fundraiser for the South Central Farm. A short video about the farm was shown.
South Central Farmers to Present Documentary on Their Struggle (tags)
Members of the South Central Farmers will present a 10-min documentary on thier struggle for land rights and food security at the Santa Monica Green Party office: 2809 Pico in Santa Monica (on the #7 Big Blue Bus Line)
The Farmers Hold Their Ground (tags)
and tell the Mayor and City Council, "Thanks, but no thanks" to private buyers
The Farmers Hold Their Ground (tags)
and tell the Mayor and City Council, "Thanks, but no thanks" to private buyers
The Farmers Hold Their Ground (tags)
and tell the Mayor and City Council, "Thanks, but no thanks" to private buyers
Don't send Mayor McQueso $$--put PRESSURE on him (tags)
South Central Farmers to address City Council this Friday (tags)
Join the delegation of the South Central Farmers for Public Comments at:
Petrocollapse and Food Security at the South Central Farm (tags)
Jan Lundberg, oil industry analyst, founder of Auto-Free Times and www.culturechange.org came to Los Angeles last weekend to speak on the issues surrounding peak oil. I attended the Sunday afternoon talk on “Petrocollapse and Food Security”, an appropriate title for the location, the South Central Farm.
South Central Farmers picket office of developer, Ralph Horowitz (tags)
About 50 supporters in the fight to save the South Central Farm picketed today outside the offices of the developer, Ralph Horowitz who wants to raise the farm and build a warehouse on the site. Here are some photos from the event.
URGENT ACTION: This Friday Protest to Save the South Central Farm at developers office (tags)
What: Hundreds of community supporters demand that the developer keep from destroying one of the most unique landmarks of Los Angeles: The South Central Farm, the largest urban farm in the U.S.!
Court Rules Against South Central Farm, Immediate Support Needed! (tags)
SCF to be Evicted
Stand by South Central Farm---the time is NOW! (tags)
TIME IS NOW, prepare for civil disobedience.
Peak Oil and the South Central Farm (tags)
Jan Lundberg and Tezozomoc join in Defense of the South Central Los Angeles Community Farm
Haiti, Venezuela, Benton Harbor, New Orleans: The Grassroots Mobilizes (tags)
LA public meeting a historic coming together of grassroots struggles in the United States with the movement against US/UN occupation in Haiti and Venezuela’s ‘peaceful and democratic revolution’.
South Central Farmers - Protest at Horowitz Office (tags)
About 50 people picketed outside the offices of developer, Ralph Horowitz today to call attention to his plans to evict the South Central Farmers from the land they have been farming since 1994.
Dec. 2 Activists Vow Downtown “Tent City” Will Now Battle Against LA’s Newest Evictions (tags)
Ongoing tent city --starting at LA's City Hall lawn on Dec 2 --to now up the protest ante against LA's new, and raging, low-income evictions.
Solidarity Action in Boston for the South Central Farmers (tags)
Coast to Coast Solidarity with the South Central Farmers.
Save the South Central Farmers! - Protest at the Office of Ralph Horowitz (tags)
Save the South Central Farmers!
Report: Screening of The Take/La Toma at the South Central Farm (11-17-05) (tags)
A film about worker-run factories in Argentina parallels the situation at the south central community farm in Los Angeles. Also, is there a solution to the land issue in south central?
Interview about the South Central Farmers. Running time: 03:48 Format: Quicktime
The farmers and the community get down so they don't get plowed under.
South Central Farmers Phone Tree (tags)
The South Central Farmers are asking members of the progressive community to establish phone trees to mobilize activists across the city to defend their beloved and family-sustaining 14-acre farm at 41st and Long Beach Ave. For the last 13 years, these working class Latino families have tilled what was once an abandoned, garbage- and rat-infested lot into a inspirational garden that feeds and sustains over 360 families!
Concert to Support the South Central Farmers (tags)
Zack de la Rocha, members of Ozomatli, Quetzal, and others perform to support the struggle of the South Central Farmers
Concert for the South Central Farm (tags)
Zach de la Rocha, Members of Ozomatli, Quetzal and others join 350 Families in South L.A. to Defend Community Farm Concert to save the community farm @ 41st & Alameda. Nov. 22nd event will mobilize the community in Support of the South Central Farmers
From South Central to Palestine: Land Confiscation knows no borders (tags)
Making connections between South Central and Palestine
RadioActive SD interview with Sherman Austin about police brutality - also Tezzarom w/SCF (tags)
radioactive sandiego - doing time from cameras to razorwire 11-08
The farmers are on RED ALERT (tags)
The farmers are on RED ALERT!! On Tuesday, November 8, Ralph Horowitz will most likely get full property rights to the farm, and he told the LA Times recently that he would get the sheriff to "throw off" the farmers from the land. He plans to destroy the farm and build a warehouse, despite the fact that the farm has fed low-income families for 13 years.
South Central Farmers Civil Disobedience Training (tags)
2nd Civil Disobedience Training -longer- Friday, 04 November 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2005 For more info (909) 605-3136 10:34 PST JOIN OUR CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE AGAINST THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, “STRIP-MALL” DEVELOPER RALPH HOROWITZ and THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFFS’ DEPT. Who: The South Central Farmers and Cindy Anderson For more info (909) 605-3136 What: 2nd Civil Disobedience Training When: Nov. 6th 2005, @ 12:00 noon 41st and Alameda
Support South Central Farmers on Dia de Muertos (tags)
Dia de Muertos Celebration at the South Central Farm. The event is being put on by the Mujeres Libres Collective and will help bring awareness to the struggle of the South Central Farmers.
ALERT! South Central Farmers in Danger of Being Forcefully Removed (tags)
On October 19, the Superior Court of the state of California declined to hear the petition of the South Central Farmers against the city of Los Angeles, and the real estate developer, Ralph Horowitz.
From Haiti to New Orleans, Yes to Justice and Relief, Not Death and Occupation (tags)
A protest against the US/UN occupation of Haiti and the massacre of Haitian people was held Sept. 30th outside the Brazilian Consulate in Beverly Hills. The LA event was part of an international day of outrage; actions took place in 40 cities in 15 countries.
Endangered South Central community farm--meeting tomorrow (9-14-05) (tags)
Update on endeavor to save urban farm which is scheduled to be destroyed by a developer.
Help save the South Central Farm (tags)
“The protection of the health and the safety of the people; the right of people to produce their means of subsistence" -- Lil' Joe
South Central Farmers injunction to save community garden is reversed by Court of Appeals- (tags)
On June 30, 2005, the Court of Appeal reversed the Superior Court’s order granting the preliminary injunction. The South Central Farmers Feeding Families have 40 days from June 30 to petition the California Supreme Court to review the Court of Appeal’s ruling. If the Supreme Court declines to hear the case, the urban garden will be demolished in about three months. Concerned supporters our community is devastated by this result and we need your support. In the same manner that the Zapatista in Chiapas are being attack so will we. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has already begun to dismantle our leadership through low intensity cointel-pro strategies. We need you all to call and write letters to the following people we have attached.....
There’s a farm in the middle of the city! A real farm; where people grow food to eat and plants to heal. A place where people feel connected to the earth and to their community.