[scimc-news] Santa Cruz Indymedia Update For Thursday October 29th 2009

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Santa Cruz Indymedia Update For Thursday October 29th 2009
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* Upcoming Events
* Public Forum on the UC's Financial Sources & Priorities
* Climate Activists Rally by the Ocean, the Redwoods, in Cities and Suburbs
* Bail Denied for Alex Sanchez at Final Bail Hearing

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UPCOMING EVENTS

October 29th  7:00 PM: UC's Financial Sources & Priorities
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/26/18626748.php

October 30th  6:00 PM: Halloween(eve) Critical Mass!
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/25/18626695.php

October 30th  6:00 PM: THE THIRD MAN at Guerilla Drive-In 
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/27/18626892.php

October 30th  7:00 PM: Rethink Afghanistan
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/27/18626880.php

November  1st 11:00 AM: 16th Annual Peace & Unity March 
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/09/22/18622807.php

November  2nd  4:00 PM: Worker & Student March Against Budget Cuts
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/25/18626718.php

November  8th  8:00 AM: DEMOCRACY SCHOOL: Taking Back Our Rights
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/12/18625269.php

November  9th  7:00 PM: Death Threats: The Politics of Displacement and Community Self Determination
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/27/18626883.php

November 18th  7:00 PM: ACLU Santa Cruz Annual Membership Meeting
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/28/18627003.php

More Events On Santa Cruz Indymedia's Calendar:
http://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=60

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Public Forum on the UC's Financial Sources & Priorities

UC Financial Crisis: Big Picture and Practical Actions is a public forum occuring at UCSC's Classroom Unit 2 on Thursday, October 29th from 7-10pm. Two of the featured speakers, Stanton Glantz and Robert Meister, have been particularly devoted to investigating the University of California's finances.

Read more
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/26/18626807.php

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Climate Activists Rally by the Ocean, the Redwoods, in Cities and Suburbs

On October 24th, as part of the worldwide action on climate issues, activists rallied throughout Northern California. In Santa Cruz, marchers carried placards through town and held a mock trial of the automobile. In Humboldt County, demonstrators chose the ancient redwood forest in Richardson Grove as their protest site because it is threatened by Caltrans’ proposal to widen highway 101. In San Francisco, Justin Herman Plaza was filled with an enthusiastic crowd, while in nearby suburbs residents gathered to share planet-saving tips with neighbors.

Read more and view photos
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/25/18626712.php

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Bail Denied for Alex Sanchez at Final Bail Hearing

On October 19th, in a federal court house in Los Angeles, Alex Sanchez was once again denied bail. Sanchez, a nationally recognized activist and peacemaker, is accused of maintaining ties to his former gang and participating in a conspiracy to murder. Bail was denied after Judge Real suppressed testimony from father Greg Boyle, an expert in Los Angeles gangs.

Read more
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/22/18626426.php

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