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Logging in the Sequoia National Monument 8/13/2005 
In a stunning, relatively overlooked area of the southern Sierras, just east of California Hot Springs and the south valley town of Porterville, the Forest Service is facilitating one of the most rotten deals in the recent, rotten history of logging on public lands. And these are not just any public lands but a National Monument established in 2000 to protect giant Sequoias, in large part by prohibiting timber cutting and restoring the lands to their primeval condition....
Posted: Mon, Aug 15, 2005 3:18am PDT
“No More Lost Lives” Memorial Sept. 5, 2005 This Labor Day, please join us for a very important and special memorial event.
Last year, on September 5, 2004, Dyron Brewer died in the CYA’s Chad youth prison.
We are marking this horrific event and honoring Dyron’s life with a mass memorial
and march. The “No More Lost Lives” memorial event will be held in Stockton (home
of the Chad prison) on Monday, September 5, 2005 from 12 PM to 3 PM....
Posted: Sun, Aug 14, 2005 9:39pm PDT
CODEPINK Anti-War Protests on Monday, August 15 Here's the press release and schedule for Monday's Code Pink anti-war protests in Sacramento!...
Posted: Sun, Aug 14, 2005 8:27pm PDT
Fresno Food Not Bombs in need of a few good volunteers for Sunday meal 
If you'd like to volunteer with Food Not Bombs, Sunday we meet (every Sunday, rain or shine) at the Big Red Church on Echo Avenue at 1:30pm. They have a great kitchen with stainless steel counters and everything....
Posted: Sun, Aug 14, 2005 12:55am PDT
Pics of Sacramento Support Rally for Cindy Sheehan 
According to a recent Washington Post article, "Sheehan's protest has created a delicate situation for the White House, which has resisted being drawn into a public battle with a woman who lost a son in Iraq." This demonstration in Sacramento is one of several being held across the country in support of Cindy Sheehan....
Posted: Sat, Aug 13, 2005 9:47pm PDT
Aerial Bombardment of Pesticide Spray Sacramento county residents have been bombarded with aerial spraying of pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide for the past 5 nights wihout informed consent ot sufficient notice to protect themselves. Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito Vector Control Board has stated the chemicals used are harmless when in fact they have been shown to cause cancer and other mutations. Due to certain exemptions, the Board has not had to apply for permits, gain property access or even inform the public of the actions they are...
Posted: Sat, Aug 13, 2005 9:28am PDT
Sacramento Mother Joins Cindy Sheehan in Crawford, Texas Sacramento mother Karen Bernal left today to join Cindy Sheehan in her vigil outside G.W.'s ranch in Crawford, Texas. I urge everybody to show up at this rally tomorrow!...
Posted: Fri, Aug 12, 2005 9:12pm PDT
Ignacio Chapela Featured Speaker at Organic Sacramento Farm Dance! Ignacio Chapela will be the featured speaker at the potluck tomorrow before the Farm Dance sponsored by Organic Sacramento at Goethe Ranch....
Posted: Fri, Aug 12, 2005 6:20pm PDT
8/12/05 Press Conference: LOCAL FRESNO SUPPORT FOR BIG SOLAR BILL (SB1) Area Politicians, Public Health Professionals, and Environmental Groups Call on State Assembly to “Finish the Job” and Pass The Million Solar Roofs Bill...
Posted: Fri, Aug 12, 2005 1:03am PDT
Sac-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control Dist. Mtg. pics 
* Turn off air conditioning and other ventilation that brings in air from outside. Turn your thermostat down a couple of hours before that to keep your house cool during the treatments.
* Bring toys, tools, patio furniture, pets, bikes, and other portable items indoors.
* Cover playground equipment and other large outdoor items.
* Keep pets indoors.
* Take shoes off before coming indoors.
* After spraying occurs, wash down other surfaces such as playground equipment ...
Posted: Thu, Aug 11, 2005 11:36pm PDT
San Joaquin County man will stand trial on marijuana charges A disabled San Joaquin County man on Tuesday was ordered to stand trial on charges that he grew marijuana for sale, but Aaron Paradiso said the plants were for his medical use....
Posted: Thu, Aug 11, 2005 10:36pm PDT
We confront the lies and deaths of Livermore 
We confront the lies and deaths of Livermore. 4 one minute videos plus 5 minute speech on how Livermore workers were lied to and unprotected. Plus link to 2003 and 2004 actions and SunMt docu-poem on "Peace Hands Around Death Lab."...
Posted: Thu, Aug 11, 2005 5:42pm PDT
Fight the Flight website is up! Here's the latest update on the campaign to stop the aerial spraying of pesticides in Sacramento County. I'll see you at the meeting tonight!...
Posted: Thu, Aug 11, 2005 12:00pm PDT
Mosquito Control District Meeting Agenda/Updated Action Alert Here's the agenda for the special public meeting of the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Board tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. Please attend and address the board regarding your concerns about the spraying!
Following the agenda is an update on the anti-spraying campaign by Kim Glazzard of Organic Sacramento....
Posted: Wed, Aug 10, 2005 9:39pm PDT
Abbas: Israel to allow building of Gaza port Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas told the Palestinian Legislative Council yesterday that, based on "information that has reached the PA" and on agreements reached with Israel regarding the disengagement, it appears that Israel will allow the PA to build a port in the Gaza Strip. He also said the two sides had reached agreements on Gaza crossing points....
Posted: Wed, Aug 10, 2005 6:33am PDT
Tear Down the Cross! (audio/mpeg 13.5MB) Athiest Sues City for Instituting Religious Preference in violation of the California Constitution...
Posted: Tue, Aug 9, 2005 11:06pm PDT
Justice for Everardo Torres 
A march and rally was held in Madera California (about 20 miles North of Fresno) demanding justice in the murder of Everardo Torres. Torres was killed while handcuffed in the back of a police car. Madera police officer Marcy Noriega shot him through the heart at point blank range....
Posted: Tue, Aug 9, 2005 5:28pm PDT
Aerial Spraying Alert: Council Meeting Tonight/Vector Control Meeting 8/11 I urge everybody to attend the Sacramento City Council meeting tonight, where the Vector Control District will make a presentation on aerial spraying, and the public meeting of the Vector Control District on Thursday at 6:30 pm....
Posted: Tue, Aug 9, 2005 4:26pm PDT
Rev. Joe Fortt's arraignment and next Fresno court date Update on Bakersfield medical cannabis dispensary owner Rv. Joe Fortt's court case...
Posted: Mon, Aug 8, 2005 12:22pm PDT
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