[scimc-news] Santa Cruz Indymedia Update For Friday October 27th 2006

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Santa Cruz Indymedia Update For Friday October 27th 2006
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* Upcoming Events
* Oaxacan Teachers Reject Return to School: SNTE Still on Strike!
* AFSCME and Friends March for Wage Parity, Justice
* Medical Marijuana Conviction Overturned
* UCSC Community Confronts Regents, Cops Respond with Violence, Pepper-Spray

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 27th  5:30 PM: Halloween Critical Mass
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/19/18321512.php

October 28th  8:30 AM: Carpool and Bus to Anti-War March in SF
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/08/18319047.php

October 28th  8:30 AM: Vanpool to Defeat Pombo "Day of Action"
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/20/18322031.php

October 28th 11:00 AM: Practical Activism Conference at UCSC
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/27/18323720.php

October 29th 10:30 AM: What is Happening in Oaxaca?
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/26/18323688.php

October 29th  3:00 PM: Wanted! Ronald McDonald: National Day of Action in support of CIW
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/19/18321643.php

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Oaxacan Teachers Reject Return to School: SNTE Still on Strike!
>From the Oaxaca Commune, We're Still Waiting...

October 23rd: danielsan reports from Oaxaca City, Mexico - There have been two APPO supporters killed this week: a painter and a teacher. Two autopsies filmed by human rights observers, two memorials in the Zocalo. There have been many more over the past few months, but as more time passes it seems like the violence comes in waves. They're starting to use the term "death squads" to describe the teams of out-of-uniform cops and military that are always found responsible for the shootings at the barricades or at the building occupations. There are some soldiers and cops around from time to time.   

Read more, photos and audio
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/21/18322226.php

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AFSCME and Friends March for Wage Parity, Justice
Action Kicks off Day of Unrest During UC Regents Visit to Santa Cruz

At noon on October 18th, 2006, members of AFSCME 3299 and their supporters marched from the Bay Tree Plaza to the base of campus, where a roving picket line was held, followed by a rally. The workers have been engaged in a year-long struggle to receive wages similiar to those of neighboring colleges and universities where people can make up to 30% more for the same (or less) work. Over the summer, the California State Assembly passed legislation funding these wage increases, yet UC President Dynes has been holding the money hostage as a way of forcing union concessions over pension issues.  

Read more and view photos 
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/20/18322067.php

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Medical Marijuana Conviction Overturned
Roger Mentch Acknowledged As Legitimate Careprovider in Court's Decision

On October 18, the California Sixth District Court of Appeals reversed the March 2005 conviction of medical marijuana caregiver and patient, Roger Mentch, for cultivation and possession of marijuana intended for sale.  The court recognized the legitimacy of Mentch's caregiver defense under the 1996 Compassionate Care Act, which was forbidden during his first trial.  

Read more
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/20/18322051.php

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UCSC Community Confronts Regents, Cops Respond with Violence, Pepper-Spray
3 Students Arrested Demanding Democratization, Fixing of Problems Before Expansion

UC Santa Cruz students and workers held a protest against various UC policies and practices when the Regents visited the campus on October 18th, 2006. Their two central demands were the democratization of the UC system and that UCSC fix a series of core problems before considering expansion. After a standoff lasting hours, police targeted three activists, using their batons and pepper-spray against the crowd as they dragged the three into the building.  Eventually, a deal was struck and the 3 students were charged and released, only after the Regents exited the building.   

Read more and view photos
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/20/18321848.php

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