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Fri Jun 30 2017 (Updated 07/01/17)
Agreement Reached to Close Cemex Sand Mine in Marina
Fri Jun 30 2017 (Updated 07/01/17)
An End to the Last Coastal Sand Mine in the United States
On July 13, the California Coastal Commission will consider an agreement that would close the Cemex Lapis Sand Mine in Marina. The mine has been linked to severe coastal erosion in southern Monterey Bay, which is losing more coastline than anywhere else in the state. Cemex mines about 300,000 tons of sand each year from a self-made pond right on the beach in Marina. This is essentially like carrying away one 14-yard dump truck full of sand from the beach every 40 minutes, around the clock. And this has been going on at the plant for decades — although at lower quantities when operations began — without a requisite Coastal Development Permit.
At a meeting between representatives of the Santa Cruz chapter of ACLU of Northern California; Sanctuary Santa Cruz; Peace United Church of Christ and the Public Defender’s Office on April 19, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart was presented evidence of the ongoing arrangement whereby the Sheriff’s Office notifies ICE of release dates of arrested but non-convicted undocumented locals. When confronted with this evidence Hart confirmed the jail policy of cooperation and agreed to consider the information presented to him about other jurisdictions who refused to cooperate with ICE. At a meeting on May 10, however, Hart said that he would not change Santa Cruz County's jail policy.
Wed May 3 2017 (Updated 05/10/17)
City Considers Taking More Measures Against The Homeless
Wed May 3 2017 (Updated 05/10/17)
Protest and March on May 9: No Penalty for Poverty — Housing for All
The City of Santa Cruz is considering a number of new policies that would impact local homeless people. There is an effort by a handful of property owners and their allies at City Hall to end the Food Not Bombs meals outside the downtown Post Office. Officials may implement a number of new restrictions and architectural changes to make the lives of those without housing more painful. One unhoused person, Greg Mercado, died of complications from an old surgery twelve hours after the police kicked him out from the City Hall grounds and gave him a ticket for being in a park after hours.
Mon May 22 2017
The Highway Murderers Are A Neo-Nazi Band From Santa Cruz
The Highway Murderers are a crypto-fascist rock band from Santa Cruz. Since their formation in 2002, they have constantly been subject to criticism and resistance from the northern California music community for their violent, misogynistic, and racist behavior. The band is generally good at masking their white power and fascist symbols and aesthetics behind the violent imagery that permeates in contemporary metal music scenes. Despite this, members have slipped up and revealed their true colors with social media posts that expose their neo-nazi leanings. The Highway Murderers are scheduled to perform on Saturday, May 27 in San José.
Tue May 2 2017 (Updated 05/04/17)
UCSC's Kerr Hall Reclaimed Until A/BSA Demands Are Met
Tue May 2 2017 (Updated 05/04/17)
Students Reclaim Main Administrative Building at UC Santa Cruz to Press Demands
Update: In a meeting on May 4, Chancellor George Blumenthal agreed to meet all four demands presented by A/BSA. Students stress that the struggle continues.
On May 2, hundreds of students rallied in Quarry Plaza at UC Santa Cruz to "let the Chancellor know Black Students need support from the University." Students then marched to Kerr Hall, the main administrative building at UCSC, and launched a reclamation of the building. Employees left the building, as students declared they will remain until the demands from Afrikan Black Student Alliance (A/BSA) are met. Their demands begin by stating, "The Afrikan Black Caribbean identified students have spoken. The issues on this campus far exceed anything easily fixed. However Black students at UCSC have composed a list of uncompromisable demands."
Wed Apr 26 2017 (Updated 05/01/17)
Shut It Down May 1st: Respect Our Humanity
Wed Apr 26 2017 (Updated 05/01/17)
International Workers' Day Marches and Strikes in Northern California
Oakland Sin Fronteras writes: International Workers' Day has been a time to uplift the struggles, honor the sacrifices, and celebrate the triumphs of working people across the world. As we stand on Ohlone Indigenous land this May 1st, we march in celebration and in resistance, and in solidarity with working people across all borders, to continue the historic struggle against economic and social inequity. With a Trump administration in power, a rising fascist tendency, and growing economic and political oppression of people everywhere, this May Day we march in the spirit of organizing and defending our communities from state violence and capitalist exploitation, and toward liberation and self-determination.
Mon Apr 24 2017 (Updated 04/26/17)
Free Speech Radio News to Shut Down
Mon Apr 24 2017 (Updated 04/26/17)
Free Speech Radio News Going Silent After 17 Years of Movement Reporting
Long a go-to news source for community and independent radio stations across the country, Free Speech Radio News (FSRN) will permanently shut down at the end of April. For seventeen years, FSRN has broadcast stories documenting repression and corruption while highlighting the individuals, campaigns and movements working to bring about a more just and equitable society. Paul Riismandel writes: The loss of FSRN is truly tragic. FSRN has been dedicated to truly grassroots reporting that emphasizes local voices on the ground, with a focus on social justice.
Thu Apr 20 2017 (Updated 04/24/17)
Cops Boot Santa Cruz Homeless Folks to the Curb
Thu Apr 20 2017 (Updated 04/24/17)
Campaign Against Those Without Homes in Santa Cruz Grows More Repressive, Even in the Rain
Keith McHenry reports: On April 17, the police came and kicked people out from under the Santa Cruz City Hall awning into the pouring rain during a very severe storm. On April 18, following a community meeting at the public library on solutions to homelessness, library staff shared that city manager Martin Bernal was making several changes, including the removal of the benches outside the library and the stationing of two police officers. After the meeting, members of the Freedom Sleepers gathered at City Hall to plan a march on Tuesday, May 9 with the message “Housing For All — No Penalty For Poverty.”
Tue Apr 18 2017 (Updated 04/23/17)
Tax Day Protests Demand Trump Release His Taxes
Tue Apr 18 2017 (Updated 04/23/17)
Tens of Thousands in Over 150 US Cities Demonstrate Against Trump on Tax Day
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump said he would release his taxes, but that he couldn't until a supposed IRS audit concluded. Trump continues to refuse to release his tax returns, despite mounting questions regarding conflicts of interest and how much he might be beholden to those representing foreign powers such as Russian oligarchs. Protesters gathered in over 150 cities on April 15, the traditional tax filing deadline, to demand that Trump release his taxes. In Northern California, Tax Day protests were held in Santa Cruz, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Ukiah, and other cities.
Thu Apr 13 2017 (Updated 04/15/17)
City Urged to Reconsider Proposal for New Five-Level Parking Garage
Thu Apr 13 2017 (Updated 04/15/17)
Campaign for Sensible Transportation Proposes a Commuter Benefits Programs
The Campaign for Sensible Transportation states: The City of Santa Cruz is proposing to build a new five-level parking garage above a new relocated city library on the parking lot bordered by Lincoln, Cedar and Cathcart Streets, where the Farmer's Market currently meets. The City should implement a Commuter Benefits Program first, before it considers the construction of a much more costly garage. The Campaign is urging the City to follow the recommendations of its parking consultants: Offer incentives to people who work downtown to get to work on bus, carpool, bicycle and walking. This is a less costly and more environmentally sound way to increase customer parking than building another garage.
Wed Apr 12 2017 (Updated 04/15/17)
"I Don't Work With Pot, I Work With People"
Wed Apr 12 2017 (Updated 04/15/17)
Valerie Corral of Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana Speaks on Industry Today
Valerie Corral and her former husband founded Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana (WAMM) in Santa Cruz, the nation’s oldest continuously operating medical cannabis collective that provides free cannabis for 30 percent of its members. She also helped write and pass Proposition 215, California’s revolutionary medical marijuana law. She has helped build the medical industry and seen it change into what it is today. Now, another twenty years later, the financial climate around cannabis in the United States has changed into a million dollar industry, but Valerie still isn't interested in making money from cannabis.
Sat Apr 8 2017 (Updated 04/09/17)
Santa Cruz City Council Votes Unanimously in Support of the Standing Rock Sioux
Sat Apr 8 2017 (Updated 04/09/17)
Council Resolution Seen as Precursor to Formal Divestment from Dakota Access Pipeline
On April 4, the Santa Cruz City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Citing DAPL’s violation of treaty rights, destruction of sacred sites and the threat posed to Standing Rock’s water supply, the city’s agenda report advised that Santa Cruz join the many cities across the country in officially “Standing with Standing Rock.” The Council’s resolution was formed as part of a collaborative effort between the city and a coalition of Santa Cruz residents working toward the divestment of city funds from major banks funding the project.
From the Calendar:
10AM Tuesday Jul 4
July 4th Protest: Declare Independence - Demand Freedom
12PM Tuesday Jul 4
Veg. Potluck & Swim
11AM Saturday Jul 8
Xilonen Ceremony of Tender Corn, Ceremonia de Maiz
1PM Saturday Jul 8
21st Annual Indian Canyon Storytelling Gathering
11AM Sunday Jul 9
Xilonen Closing Ceremony
10AM Saturday Jul 15
Laborfest: Film: The River Ran Red & Woody Guthrie's...
7PM Sunday Jul 16
Trouble #4 No Justice... Just Us: Movement Defense...
11AM Sunday Aug 20
Pajaro Valley Pride 2017
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Central Coast Bald Eagles Now Fully Restored - A Foreshadowing for the California Condor
Saturday Jul 1st 3:26 PM
Agreement Reached to Close Cemex Sand Mine in Marina
Thursday Jun 29th 2:57 PM
Lawsuit Launched to End Whale, Sea Turtle Entanglements in California Dungeness Crab Gear
Thursday Jun 29th 10:48 AM
Pesticide Incident Sends 18 Farmworkers to Hospital
Tuesday Jun 27th 11:51 PM
Federal Recovery Plan for California Salamander Seeks to Protect 400,000 Acres
Tuesday Jun 27th 11:35 PM
Local Housing Development Can Be Both Affordable and Supportive
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Sunday Jun 25th 10:28 AM
City Must Adopt Two-Pronged Approach to Address Budget and Social Services
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Sunday Jun 18th 11:26 AM
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Trump Offshore Oil Leasing Plan Threatens Every U.S. Ocean, Coastline
Saturday Jul 1st 3:50 PM
California EPA Becomes First U.S. Agency to Declare That Roundup Causes Cancer
Tuesday Jun 27th 11:47 PM
Tucson City Council Votes to Oppose Trump's Border Wall, Militarization
Friday Jun 9th 10:14 AM
California’s Attorney General Asks EPA to Ban Brain-Harming Pesticide
Wednesday Jun 7th 10:43 AM
Trump to Launch Unprecedented Attack on National Monuments
Monday Apr 24th 2:59 PM
News and Improvements at Riseup.net: Personally Encrypted Email Storage
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Wednesday Apr 19th 11:20 AM
Lawsuit Targets Trump's Border Wall, Enforcement Program
Wednesday Apr 12th 2:13 PM
Governor Brown’s “Resistance” Fails to Protect California Communities
Saturday Apr 8th 5:09 PM
Nuke Shutdown News March 2017
Saturday Apr 1st 4:25 PM
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Statement from Afrikan/Black Student Alliance on Reclamation of Kerr Hall at UC Santa Cruz
Wednesday May 3rd 11:23 AM
Are We Ready for Body-Worn Cameras in Santa Cruz?
Sunday Apr 16th 4:12 PM
Earthquake Strikes Wayne National Forest Near Fracking Operations
Monday Apr 3rd 5:02 PM
Californians Against Fracking Responds to EPA’s Methane Regulation Announcement
Friday Mar 17th 6:01 PM
EPA Report Confirms Threat Posed By Fracking
Monday Dec 19th 6:47 PM
Hwy 17 Wildlife Tunnel in Sight: Land Trust Completes Funding for Land Protection
Monday Dec 19th 6:20 PM
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