Progressive Soccer Club at San Ysidro
roman,

The progressive soccer club JUVENTUD SIN LIMITES ( Youth w/out Limits) invites all people to come to San Ysidro's Rec Center's park, located on 212 West Park Ave, to share ideas, play soccer, do exercise and get to know other progressives, youths, and moms of the San Ysidro community.

We are Juventud Sin Limites, a group of youths and adults getting together to play soccer and improve each others lives. Through culture, interpersonal growth, tutoring and sports/activities, we are taking control of our community. Come check us out.

We also offer community service hours to high schoolers and others, if you qualify through our partnership with some local school and community agencies. For adults, too, if you would like to reconnect to the South Bay communities, or help us in tutoring the youths, contact us.

Thanks again and hope to see folks out there kicking the ball around.
Read more >>

Come protest Bush in San Diego!!!
Bruce,

They tried to keep it quiet but couldn't !!!!!!!

FLASH! Several members of the military have e-mailed a DOD internal release to Stacy Taylor on KLSD 1360 this morning that announces Bush's appearance next Tuesday, August 30 at a ceremony on North Island to mark the anniversay of Japan's surrender end of WWII. There are to be 10,000 "invited guests." Gates will open at 6:00 a.m. for "invited guests"; the ceremony will take place at 8:00 a.m. It will be a harborside event so that protestors would be kept far from this location. However, one individual suggested that many people have boats which would be one way to transport protestors and their signs closer to the ceremony. Also, they suggested that the road leading to North Island in Coronado could be a protest location. It is also recommended that protestors carpool as parking in Coronado is scarce and parking laws are enforced. Individual organizations could charter busses to drop them off and pick them back up after the protest.

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS TO YOUR LISTS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE A SOLID TURNOUT TO "WELCOME" BUSH TO SAN DIEGO.

Also: Stop Bush in Los Angeles
Read more >>

Nicole Fink Now In Solitary Confinement
s t a r r (url added by sdimc volunteer),

Nicole Fink refused to talk to the Grand Jury this morning and was subsequently locked up. Since she refused to be subjected to a TB test, she will be in solitary confinement for approximately one week.

While federal marshalls took her into custody, her lawyer chuckled with the federal prosecutors, as if to say, "you win, guys, I gave it my all. Hey, wanna get a bite to eat?" During the two-minute hearing, he requested home confinement or bail, but Judge Irma Gonzalez rejected after one of the prosecutors countered: "Your honor, home confinement is not appropriate. I mean, I don't even know if she has a job or what her living situation is." It was an obvious attempt to discredit Nicole. In formal logic, it is known as the fallacy, petitio principi.

Before remanding her into custody, Judge Gonzalez stated that Nicole has no First or Fifth Amendment rights under a Grand Jury.

The decisions against David and Danae by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals were referenced several times to justify locking Nicole up.

In related news, it looks like the Grand Jury probe will be extended six months until next June (2006), although this is not yet official.

Also see  http://www.StopGrandJuries.com and  http://www.freespeechdefense.net for further info.
Read more >>

Migrant People awarded Ranch of Minutemen Supporter
Southern Poverty Law Center, reposted by sd indymedia volunteers,

August 19, 2005 | DOUGLAS, Arizona -- Two immigrants illegally detained and assaulted when they crossed the United States border two years ago now own a 70-acre ranch of one of their attackers.

Fatima Leiva and Edwin Mancia have taken title to the ranch in connection with a Center lawsuit in which the pair claimed the ranch owner, Casey Nethercott, illegally detained and assaulted them.

Activist to Reappear before Grand Jury
cari beltane,

UPDATE: Support rally for Nicole at 8:30 a.m. at the federal courthouse on Front St. and Broadway on August 23. Danae's husband's subpoena has been dropped.

Nicole Fink will reappear before federal grand jury on Tuesday, August 23 at 9 a.m. On August 17, she appeared in court for what she believed would be a contempt hearing for refusing to testify. She was surprised to find that there was no contempt hearing, and that the judge actually rescheduled her to appear before the grand jury. Again, she will refuse to testify. Past stories on the Federal Grand Jury in San Diego

Other recent stories about police, prisons, and inmates: American Vegan Prisoner Needs Your Help! | Counter-Recruitment Protest Shot with Tazers | San Diego Prison Riot Leaves One Dead | Leonard Peltier Moved Twice in 6 weeks
Read more >>

Cities and Towns Around the Country Hold August 17th Vigils with Cindy Sheehan
indymedia.us,

On August 17th over 1,620 vigils were held all over the US in solidarity with Cindy Sheehan, who is camping in Crawford, Texas as she waits for President Bush to agree to meet with her. Her son Casey was a soldier who was killed in Iraq last year. Her son Casey Sheehan was a soldier who was killed in Iraq last year. While TrueMajority, MoveOn.org, and Democracy For America helped to organize the vigils, corporate media coverage of the events has focused disportionately on the efforts of these organizations, rather than on the genuine outpouring of support from the tens of thousands of people who turned up all over North America to share in Cindy's anti-war message.

The list continues to grow as Indymedia reports have come back in from Binghamton, Houston, Richmond, New York City, Tulsa, and across Cascadia. Lots of sites also have photos of the vigils available: Photos from Camp Casey | Photos from San Francisco: Federal Building | 24th & Mission | Photos From Berkeley: Adeline and Ashby | Solano Ave | Acton Street | The French Hotel | Photos From Oakland | Photos From Sacramento | Photos from LA | Photos From All Over The US .

Local Camp Caseys have been opened all over the US, such as Camp Casey San Francisco. Military mothers are calling for the president to join them Friday to pray for the troops in Iraq.

Hundreds have joined Cindy Sheehan in Crawford, Texas, to demand that the president come out and talk with her. Sheehan will be moving her camp closer to Bush's ranch after she was offered the use of a piece of land by a supporter. The white crosses to honor dead soldiers that were set up at her current camp will not be moved when she relocates. They were vandalized Monday night, and people will stay at the camp to monitor them.

No Border Encuentro - Aug 27-28 - Update!
the o.r.g.a.n.i.c. collective,

(no)Border Encuentro, August 27-28th, San Diego

Hola todos. Crazy times we find ourselves in. Millions of people forced to live underground, more than 3200 dead and tens of thousands more incapacitated crossing the border. Communities and families split by the wall. As if the border and its myriad forms of violence were not enough, racist paramilitaries are openly organizing across the US and finding enthusiastic partners in politicians and corporate press outlets alike. And then there are the numerous Neo-nazi groups crawling out from beneath their rocks, thrilled with the “Trojan Horse” of growing anti-migrant sentiment. . .

Complete Schedule, with dates, times and locations below
Read more >>

Activist Refuses to Testify, Faces Jail
m,

UPDATE 8/15: David and Danae in Jail, Danae's husband subpoenaed to the Grand Jury as well.

On August 2, 2005, Nicole Fink, a local animal rights activist invoked her First Amendment right to freedom of association by refusing to testify before a federal grand jury. She is scheduled to appear before a judge on Wednesday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. to hear the outcome of civil contempt charges, and it is likely that she will be jailed that day.
Read more >>

Anti-Immigration Forum Protested – Riot Police Add Tension
sdimc volunteer,

On Thursday, August 11, 2005 protesters and anti-immigrant activists turned out to a forum. The big names (James Gilchrist and Rep. Tom Tancredo) and potential conflict brought out media and the riot police. Although the corporate media downplays events when no outright mayhem ensues, there is a lot that can be learned from this event.

This summer has seen increasingly bold shows at anti-immigrant demonstrations. The violence against immigrants has increased with gun carrying minutemen patrolling the border. Now the leaders of this anti-immigrant movement are bringing their message of hate into our communities to breed fear and distrust among naive conservatives.

If you think that this is just your everyday "freedom of speech" issue look at the police presence - 150 cops in riot gear!? When has anything in Carlsbad ever had riot police?

Photos - Seeds of Hatred- photos from Carlsbad

Articles - Opposition Grows, Police Defend Racist Forum, RACIST HATE SPEECH in Carlsbad, Minutemen Sick Cops on Residents in Carlsbad

Commentary - How to talk to a Minuteperson

Read more >>

Breaking News - David & Danae locked up again
s t a r r,

Judge Irma Gonzalez refused a request this morning in Federal Court to grant bail for David Agranoff and Danae Kelley. The two were once again taken into custody. Both were angry, but in good spirits, knowing that they are doing right by all oppressed people.

See Also:
Danae Kelley back in federal custody

Grand Jury resistors under new threat

9th Circuit rules against SD 2!

Past Stories: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 12 | 13

Maquiladora Workers Protest in Sorrento Valley
Maquiladora Workers Solidarity Network c/o sdimc,

San Diego Maquiladora Workers' Solidarity Network invites you to:

TIJUANA MAQUILADORA WORKERS PROTEST
IN SORRENTO VALLEY, SAN DIEGO

A group of eleven Tijuana workers have filed suit against Cardinal Health (before Alaris Medical Systems), through the labor courts of Mexico (Junta de Conciliación y Arbitraje) since August 2004. One year later, the case is still pending. Asking for a solution to the conflict, the workers and a group of supporters will protest in the Cardinal Health offices at Sorrento Valley, San Diego. This is the second time the workers protest in San Diego; they came to Cardinal Health offices on April 7, 2005.

When: Friday, August 12th, 12-1 pm

Where: San Diego Cardinal Health office: 10221 Wateridge Cir., on the corner of Wateridge and Lusk, in Sorrento Valley

Sponsors: Tijuana Maquiladora Workers Network, Tijuana Workers’ Information Center (Cittac), San Diego Maquiladora Workers Solidarity Network, Binational Feminist Collective
More information

Tijuana: Centro de Información para Trabajadoras y Trabajadores (Cittac)
(664) 622-4269
 cittac@telnor.net

San Diego: San Diego Maquiladora Workers Solidarity Network
(619) 216-0095
 maquilatijuanasandiego@earthlink.net
Read more >>

Two Starbucks opening in SD
anarchist,

There are two new starbucks opening in San Diego in regions where there are only independent coffee shops. One in golden hill and one across the street from Clare de Lune's. Does anyone care? Where's the community opposition?
Read more >>

Activists Will Likely Go Back to Jail Friday
cari beltane,

Two activists, David Agranoff and Danae Kelley will likely go back to jail on Friday morning for continuing to resist grand jury harassment. Their hearing is scheduled for August 12 at 10 a.m. They expect to be jailed again following the denial for appeal by the 9th Circuit Court. The hearing will follow a rally outside the Federal Courthouse at 9 a.m.
Read more >>

Interrupt the Forum! Stop the MinuteMen
Gente Unida,

A message from Gente Unida and the o.r.g.a.n.i.c. collective

Please mobilize...this is a critical event in stopping the momentum of the Minutemen and the growing anti-immigration movement.

PLEASE BE THERE BY 6pm. Traffic will be awful, so plan accordingly (see Coaster information below). Bring noise makers, signs, banners, cameras and creative strategies for challenging these racists!

EVENT DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2005

TIME: 7-9 pm LOCATION: Carlsbad Community Cultural Arts Center
3557 Monroe St., Carlsbad 92008

Event details:
The Defense of Our Nation Begins at Our Borders
SENATOR BILL MORROW invites you to a Public Forum

For a frank discussion on how Illegal Immigration affects Health Care, Homeland Security, Education, Economy & the Environment with:

*CONGRESSMAN TOM TANCREDO Chairman, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus *James W. Gilchrist Founder, MinuteMan Project *Dr. Madeleine Cosman, Esq. Pulitzer Prize Nominee, Medical Lawyer & Health Care Expert *Pete Nunez Former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, U.S. Attorney * Roger Hedgecock, Emcee

Background on this Forum: Originally, it was called for by State Senator Bill Morrow as a safe, public space for republicans, neo-cons and community members to get out their fears of the 'other' by scapegoating migrants. But with all the bad press the Minutemen have been getting and the violence associated with them, the Carlsbad school chief canceled it. The neo-cons and closet racists got mad, pressuring Bill Morrow not to back down. So he sued the school superintendant!. And now, the klan meeting, err, I mean, Town Meeting is back on

God Bless Freedom. See you there

Minutemen Leave Early; Protesters Celebrate
jen lawnorne and onto, san diego IMC,

The Minutemen left California as a failure, drawing few people to their project while encountering strong resistance from a broad coalition of opposition. Down and out, unsuccessful and ultimately ineffective, the California Minutemen packed up on Friday from their base camp, leaving two days earlier than planned, rudely missing the “Good Riddance Going Away Party” that the Gente Unida coalition planned for Saturday.

Despite the MinuteKlan’s absence, the diverse, multi-ethnic group of human and immigrant rights activists from around the state still managed to give them a proper bon voyage with a march, vigil, party, video and a little night-time chase.

Photos

Past Stories: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Say a BIG Farewell to California Minuteman
Gente Unida,

UPDATE: Carlsbad schools chief cancels racist meeting
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2005/08/110357.shtml

Minutemen Are Leaving? Good Riddance!
No Human Is Illegal!
Unite for the Rights of All!

WHAT: March – Protest – Action – Fiesta – In CAMPO against the California Minutemen. Send the Minutemen packing! Stand up against the violence of the border!

ALSO: To help people crossing the desert – DONATE water (gallon or more sealed containers) and food (dry goods, canned goods with pop tops, peanut butter) – DROP OFF AT PRESS CONFERENCE OR CARAVAN DEPARTURE POINT (see events and travel schedules below)

WHEN: This Saturday/Sunday, August 6-7 (see events schedule below)

WHERE: Campo, CA – 60 miles east of San Diego on Route 94, 12 miles off I-8 (see directions below)

Read more >>

106.9FM Threatened by FCC, Refuses to Comply
106.9fm ,

Around mid-day on August 2nd, the FCC issued a 24-hour demand for the shut-down of 106.9fm with a threat of a $10,000 fine. 106.9fm, one of two pirate radio stations operating in San Diego, has been reclaiming the airwaves for a little over one year. The FCC has visited the undisclosed location three times before, however never with such a serious threat. 106.9fm rebroadcasts the content of a local internet radio station, Radioactive San Diego, which can heard at www.radioactiveradio.org.

UPDATE: View the letter from the FCC to 106.9FM, here:
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2005/08/110322.shtml

Read more >>

Solidarity with the EZLN in Coyoacan, Mexico
~Bradley,

Bradley, a Santa Cruz Indymedia journalist in Mexico right now, reports on recent actions and stories from Mexican social struggles

Last month, activists painted a huge red star in Mexico City’s Zocalo to help bring attention to the Red Alert issued by the EZLN. On July 31, 2005, activists in solidarity with the EZLN used a variety of tactics to educate people in downtown Coyoacan, Mexico City about the Sixth Declaration from the Lacandona Jungle and the ongoing Zapatista struggle for land, work, dignity, health, food, education and respect. . . [read more]

July 28, 2005 - Bernardo, Guillermo and Miguel are three of five former Auxiliary Police from Mexico City, Mexico. For 23 days, they have been living in a cloth tent with styrofoam beds in the Zolcalo in front of the office of Governor Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). In 2000, AMLO declared that the labor conditions for police would improve, that they would receive a fair salary, quality medical service, and that the corruption within the police force would come to an end. . . [read more]

Another Activist will Refuse to Testify
cari beltane,

Nicole Fink, a local activist who advocates on behalf of farmed animals is the latest to stand up for her First and Fifth Amendment rights by refusing to cooperate with the undemocratic process of secret tribunals.

“I strongly believe that the government should never have the authority to harass innocent people in secret courts. This has become the front line in the battle for the First Amendment, and if we don’t stand up now it will be taken away forever”, said Nicole Fink.

There will be a press conference and demonstration outside the Federal Building on Broadway and Front St., downtown San Diego on August 2, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.

Read more >>

CAFTA - The Last Free Trade Agreement?
lotu5 for sd indymedia,

With the passing of CAFTA in the US by 217 to 215 votes, much has been said about the state of the Free Trade agenda in the past few days. Some analysis of these stories leads to a more complete picture of the significance of CAFTA.
Read more >>