Sacramento Community Garden Under Attack

In the early morning hours of October 17th, likely in preparation for Bush's visit to Sacramento, the Capital Area Development Agency (CADA) raided the Ron Mandela Community Garden, seizing the colorful murals which supply supportive information about the landmark. The second largest oxygen supplier to Sacramento's smog infested midtown, the garden has flourished since 1970. It is diligently cultivated by a variety of local residents, including Food Not Bombs- a group dedicated to serving free healthy meals to the public. The garden takes its name from a local activist who was killed while attempting to prevent an incident of domestic abuse.

CADA, the agency which oversees the plot of land, is notorious for its systematic oppposition to beneficial community programs; the bureau has long been agitating to bulldoze and develop the tract. Concerned gardeners liberated the signs from the CADA warehouse by mid-morning and restored them to the garden.