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On October 29th, various pro-immigrant, human rights, anarchist, and anti-capitalist groups countered an event organized by a sub-group of the Minutemen. Pictures here. Police were brutal that day, beating and using weapons on people, and also arresting several. A Sacramento based group that is supporting those arrested is now asking for help in their efforts. According to Sacramento Prisoner Support, "We need video of the protest in general, and specifically the scuffle with the police in front of the Capital on 10th street. If you have video of the protest please contact us or mail us a copy. The charges against him are serious, and video footage could be very helpful to him." More info here.

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCR) and the Sacramento Valley office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today questioned why Elk Grove School District officials allegedly allowed FBI agents to interrogate a 16-year-old student without first notifying his parents. The FBI interview concerned a doodle of the word "PLO" (referring to the Palestine Liberation Organization) that the student had scribbled on a binder two years earlier. More info here.

Recentally, Arnold and other elites have denied "Tookie" Williams clemancy. Several last ditch efforts are underway in various cities to try and save Tookie from death.

Sacramento VIGIL FROM 11PM to 12:30AM December 12 State Capitol Building 11th & L Streets Contact: stellalevy@sbcglobal.net

Fresno Vigil begins at 5:30 PM December 12 in front of St. John's Cathedral Mariposa & R Streets, in downtown Fresno Contact: maria.telesco@att.net

Chico Silent Candlelight Prayer Vigil Children's Park - Downtown Begins at 7pm, December 12 contact: amylourunge@earthlink.net

Recentally, Arnold and other elites have denied "Tookie" Williams clemancy. Several last ditch efforts are underway in various cities to try and save Tookie from death.

Sacramento VIGIL FROM 11PM to 12:30AM December 12 State Capitol Building 11th & L Streets Contact: stellalevy@sbcglobal.net

Fresno Vigil begins at 5:30 PM December 12 in front of St. John's Cathedral Mariposa & R Streets, in downtown Fresno Contact: maria.telesco@att.net

Chico Silent Candlelight Prayer Vigil Children's Park - Downtown Begins at 7pm, December 12 contact: amylourunge@earthlink.net

On December third, there will be events around the world and country about political prisoners and prisoners of war. In Sacramento , organizers are putting on a film showing event, showing films on Charles Garry, a lawyer who has represented political prisoners like Huey P. Newton . They will also be showing a documentary about Assata Shakur entitled, "Yesterday is not to soon". In Modesto , local groups are putting on a teach-in and film showing about "Tookie" Williams . Sacramento event information here . Modesto information here .

Cindy Sheehan will be speak at UC Davis on November 21. Cindy Sheehan, the local peace activist and Gold Star Mother who has reinvigorated the anti-war movement throughout the country, will speak at the UC Davis Freeborn Hall on Monday, November 21, at 7:30 pm. When her son Casey was killed in Iraq in April 2004, Cindy Sheehan started to rally against the war. She began protesting in her hometown of Vacaville, California, and eventually camped out in front of President Bush’s ranch in Crawford, Texas demanding that he speak with her. After the president’s vacation was cut short due to Hurricane Katrina, Sheehan has continued to speak out against the war and Bush’s policies. Cindy Sheehan founded Gold Star Families for Peace, and has worked across the nation on a wide range of progressive causes. Tickets are $10 general, $5 students on sale at Freeborn Hall Box office. Proceeds will go to Gold Star Families for Peace. Sponsors include the Unitarian Universalist Campus Ministry, UU Peace & Justice Group, UCD Women's Resources and Research Center, Davis Peace Coalition, Davis Religious Community for Sanctuary and Code Pink Women For Peace. For information on tickets, parking and directions to Freeborn Hall, call (530) 752-1915. More info here.

On November 2nd, a peaceful, non-violent, and legal anti-war march in Chico brought a huge responese by Chico PD. A diverse group of about 80 activists marched thru downtown Chico, (on the sidewalks). The well organized and peaceful group was video taped by police. No less then 5 police vehicles followed the group as they did a 4 mile march to Congressman Wally Hergers Office. His office closed early, because of the protests. Report and pictures here.

Also, on Nov 7, over 300 Chico citizens showed up to protest when govenor Arnold Schwarzenegger pulled into town for some pre-election publicity. He visited the Cozy Dinner on Mangrove Ave, and apparently the only people that would wear a pro-Arnold sticker were allowed to be in the dinner. Hundreds chanted, "Go home Arnold!", as he arrived and quickly hid in the dinner. The audience also chanted "no 73, no 74, no 75, no 76, no 77". Very few pro-Arnold supporters were there. Report and pictures here.