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10/18/04: Ceres Police stopped a benefit show for the DAAA Collective on Oct. 16th, citing that they had heard about it on the internet. Police citied that a permit was needed for the event and it would have to be stopped. Ceres police have continued to monitor and harass activists in Ceres during their weekly Food Not Bombs food sharing. Report here.

10/17/04: The Stop the Wall Campaign - US was initiated to assist the Palestinian Environmental NGOs Network (PENGON) in their campaign against the Apartheid Wall, and the inhuman treatment of Palestinians living under Occupation. Combinding colorful street theater, and large displays, the tour works to bring the reality of the occupation home. Each event we will present images and describe the range of impacts of the Wall on the environment, on Israelis and Palestinians and on the peace process. We will also show some amazing movies about the situation in Palestine. The tour will be coming to Sacramento on October 26th. More info here.

10/09/04: Ceres Food Not Bombs, and other members of the DAAA Collective protested against Ceres Police abuse of homeless and poor in Ceres Parks today. Police seemed "overprepared" for the event, and heavily monitored, videotapped, and generally harassed activists as they peacefully gathered in Whitmore park, and marched through Ceres sidewalks. Report here.

10/19/04: A stampede of knee-high, blue-eyed elephants has invaded Fresno. Seemingly on the verge of tears, these heart-tugging little darlin's are, of course, the Yes on "Z" campaign yard signs. They're cute. They're everywhere, but are they also trampling the truth? Find out what the corporate media doesn’t want you to know about measure Z here . Read about the corporate backers of this measure in this new article by Kevin Hall. Here is a clue: The primary backer of this measure is also one of the countries biggest producers of video surveillance equipment. A new video has been created detailing the reasons and money behind the creation of measure Z. This short video goes over why Measure Z is a threat to Fresno City green space, and public park area. Video here.

9/25/04: Over 500 protesters “welcomed” Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and stalwart Bushite, and Bill O’Reilly, the notoriously offensive right wing host of FOX TV’s O’Reilly Factor, to the Sacramento Convention Center on the morning of Friday, September 24. The event featured many veteran local activists, including Jeannie Keltner of Sacramento Soapbox, JoAnn Fuller of Common Cause, local peace activist Phyllis Campanello, and Bill Camp, executive secretary of the Central Labor Council of Sacramento County. However, a large percentage of the demonstrators had never or only rarely protested before.

9/20/04: Hundreds of residents showed up to voice their opposition after the Mendota City Council and Federal Bureau of Prisons approved plans for a new federal prison in town. While protesters marched outside, heated exchanges between Rodney Anderson of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and angry residents took place inside the council chambers. Residents say almost anything could help their town more than a prison, even a new cemetery. Photos: 1 | 2 | Read more

9/20/04: Food Not Bombs, an international non-hierarchal network of autonomous collectives worldwide added another group to it's ranks this Sunday, with the creation of Ceres Food Not Bombs. Through spreading the word through the homeless community, and homeless self-organization, the group fed about 20 people, and expect more in the coming weeks. Ceres Food Not Bombs is a part of the DAAA Collective, and has stated that many of the same issues that are facing homeless people in Fresno and Modesto, are also happening in Ceres. The group is just starting out, and is in need of pots and pans, and other donations. For feeding times and info, and how to help, please go here.