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West Coast Port Blockade

2011-12-05T22:49:00.000-08:00

A proposal for a Coordinated West Coast Port Blockade Passed Unanimously at the Occupy Oakland General Assembly on 11/18/2012.

Tax the Rich

2011-12-05T17:30:00.000-08:00

The republicans in congress want to tax the poor and middle classes, but not the rich.

33 Arrested at Occupy Eureka Today

2011-11-14T21:56:00.000-08:00

Another predawn raid on Occupy Eureka this morning resulted in 33 arrests. Over 36 law enforcement officers raided the site at about 5 am.

#N17: Day of Action

2011-11-13T22:11:00.000-08:00

Let's make November 17, 2011 a day that will go down in history. Occupy Wall St. has issued a call to action and local occupy movements around the nation are planning actions in solidarity.

Eureka Re-occupied

2011-11-07T20:08:00.000-08:00

Protesters from Occupy Eureka, Occupy Arcata, and Occupy Humboldt have reclaimed the Eureka courthouse lawn tonight. Protesters removed the fencing after a rally that drew around 100 people. Eureka police then moved in across the street and put on riot gear. After almost 2 hours they got back in there cars and left.

Police Raid Occupy Eureka

2011-11-07T11:06:00.000-08:00

Police staged a predawn raid this morning at Occupy Eureka, arresting at least 12 people. There are reports that at least one of those arrested were injured. Bystanders were reportedly threatened with tear gas. Occupy Humboldt says that there will be a solidarity march today at 2:45 pm from Occupy Arcata at city hall to the courthouse in Eureka. There will be a rally at the courthouse at 5 pm.

Nov. 6 at Occupy Arcata

2011-11-06T21:23:00.000-08:00

There was a good general assembly tonight. We are very grateful for the delicious food from the Vets for Peace and Martha Divine. We have a lot of organizing planned for tomorrow. We are in our fourth week of occupying space in Arcata. We are grateful for the support we are getting from small business owners. Some of our organizers have put up a new Facebook page.

Dancing in the Treetops

2011-06-21T19:53:00.000-07:00

The Earth First! Journal: 30 Years of Frontline Resistance and Independe...

2010-10-21T17:36:00.000-07:00

Climate Justice Now!

2009-07-20T14:29:00.000-07:00

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Listening to: Ozzy Osbourne - [The Ultimate Sin {Original master} #01] The Ultimate Sin [foobar2000 v0.9.6.7]
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The Mobilization for Climate Justice West (a coalition of over a dozen groups) are calling for a rally and mass civil disobedience in at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, California on August 15.

Rendezvous and Free State in Oregon

2009-07-17T21:04:00.000-07:00

I had a great time at the annual Earth First! Round River Rendezvous, which was held this year in Southern Oregon. It is a great opportunity for activist from all over the country and share information and have some fun too. There were two actions after the Rondy. One at a Home Depot, was to protest there involvement in a destructive project in Patagonia. The other action was a free state in the Elliott State Forest. A free state is a tactic that involves blocking a road, which in this case kept loggers out of an active logging plan for a few days. Twenty-seven activists ended up being arrested after a massive show of force by the Oregon State Police. The blockade consisted of a bipod, skypod, gate lockdown, barrel lockdown, and an overturned cargo van. The action was planned by Earth First! and Cascadia Rising Tide. More actions are likely as Cascadia Summer 2009 continues.

Dominic von Zabern Goes on Trial

2009-05-31T21:58:00.001-07:00

Dominic von Zabern Goes on Trial tomorrow in Eureka for his role in photographing a homeless rights protest in Arcata, Ca. A story about the case in this morning's Times-Standard generated the most views on the newspaper's website. This video footage that was taken by the Humboldt District Attorney's office shows several of the many arrests at that 2007 demonstration.

Kinetic Sculptures Begin 3 Day Race

2009-05-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

It was cool and overcast in Arcata for this morning's start of Humboldt's annual Kinetic Sculpture Race.

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Now playing: Yngwie Malmsteen - [Rising Force #01] Black Star [foobar2000 v0.9.6.7]
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Now playing: W.A.S.P. - [Best of Dr.Music #01] Love Machine [foobar2000 v0.9.6.7]
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Humboldt 420 Festival 2009

2009-04-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

Here is a video that I took Monday at the Arcata 420 Festival. Thousands gathered for the annual event that is one of the largest celebrations of marijuana culture in the world. Arcata is in Humboldt County, which is part of Northern California's Emerald Triangle.

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Now playing: W.A.S.P. - Wild Child
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Homeless Activists Seek Support

2009-01-07T08:09:00.000-08:00

Homeless activists were out on State Street yesterday, seeking public support and urging people to come to City Hall on January 29th.

Nudist Rides Down State Street

2008-12-31T08:05:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I saw this woman riding her bicycle up and down State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara, promoting nudism.

A Day Without A Bag

2008-12-19T08:20:00.000-08:00

Volunteers from Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society and the Surfrider Foundation were on State Street yesterday, giving out free reusable shopping bags. The Day Without a Bag event was an effort to educate the public about the environmental dangers of disposable plastic bags. The bags get into the ocean and kill wildlife. Governments in Ireland, China, and San Francisco have adopted measures to control the problem, and activists would like the public to ask officials here to consider legislation to regulate the bags. For more info go to http://www.echossb.com/ or http://www.surfrider.org/santabarbara/

Bikers Ride for Children's Toys

2008-12-07T14:04:00.000-08:00

Today was the 21st Annual Santa Barbara Motorcycle Toy Run. Hundreds of bikers rode from Carpenteria to Goleta in a benefit ride to provide Christmas toys for low-income families.

Project Healthy Neighbors

2008-11-17T15:28:00.000-08:00

Project Healthy Neighbors was at Casa Esperanza this morning providing numerous health services to the homeless. Free shoes, survival backpacks, and haircuts were also given out. The event will continue tomorrow and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Some of the services provided are: TB screening, flu vaccinations, HIV testing, mental health assessment, and domestic violence solutions info.

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Now playing: Alice in Chains - Them Bones
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Free Respirator Masks at Library

2008-11-15T15:36:00.000-08:00

Respirator masks to protect people from Tea Fire smoke are available at the front desk of the Central Library in downtown Santa Barbara.

Protest in Santa Barbara Against Prop 8

2008-11-15T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hundreds of people turned out today at the Sunken Gardens to protest against the passage of Proposition 8. After the 10:30 rally many protesters marched to State Street. Proposition 8 was a Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.

Tea Fire Burns Homes in Santa Barbara

2008-11-14T14:50:00.000-08:00

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Now playing: Boston - Something About You
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Last night there was a lot of smoke and ash in the downtown area, but it has not been bad today. It may get bad again this evening as the sundowner winds pick up again.

Forest Defenders Party at Cuneo Creek

2008-10-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

I had a great time this weekend at the Hurwitz Out of Humboldt Party in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. I saw many activists that I had not seen in years. We celebrated the end of the Hurwitz era in the Humboldt timber wars.

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Now playing: The Moody Blues - I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)
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High Winds Topple Tree

2008-03-17T15:49:00.000-07:00

High winds from a late winter storm caused a tree to fall in Chase Palm Park. The tree crashed into the playground, damaging a structure.

Anti-war Protesters Create Giant Peace Sign

2008-03-15T14:15:00.000-07:00

Hundreds of protesters in Santa Barbara today marched down State Street to the Sunken Gardens where they formed a giant human peace sign. The protest marks the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War.

Arlington West

2008-03-09T15:59:00.000-07:00

Every Sunday, Veterans for Peace set up thousands of crosses in the sand next to Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara. The memorial for soldiers killed in the Iraq War, is known as Arlington West.

Grenada Theatre Re-opens

2008-03-06T19:48:00.000-08:00

Tonight was the Grand Opening of the renovated Grenada Theatre in Santa Barbara.

Sidewalk Internet and Portable Condo

2008-03-05T18:58:00.000-08:00

Today in Santa Barbara I ran into a portable laptop internet access service on State St. And then I ran into Delbert and his portable condo.

Photos from Santa Barbara

2008-03-03T14:05:00.001-08:00

I took these pictures while on a walk to Lazy Acres Market where I bought some herbal remedies.

Activists want Amtrak to Blow Horn

2008-03-02T16:08:00.000-08:00