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ASA Weekly Alert- Stuff Happening All Over California!
As usual, there's a lot coming up in the next two weeks. We hope to see
you at some of these events. If you have any questions or would like me
to post an alert, just shoot me an email....
Posted: Thu, Sep 15, 2005 11:55pm PDT
Gallo Boycott over! Buy the union label!
Once again, our solidarity with farm workers has made a difference! Today the UFW announced that they had signed a 30-month contract with Gallo Vineyards, ending the 3 month Gallo boycott....
Posted: Wed, Sep 14, 2005 11:05pm PDT
102,000 plants destroyed in Sonoma County, twice previous record
Barely halfway into their annual crackdown on marijuana production,
Sonoma County drug agents already have seized a record 102,000 plants....
Posted: Wed, Sep 14, 2005 12:20am PDT
550 Hurricane Dogs Coming to Marin Humane Society
Some of these animals have already arrived. The time is now to offer help locally to these four-legged victims of Katrina....
Posted: Mon, Sep 12, 2005 12:28pm PDT
What's up with all the PETA-bashing?
What's up with all the PETA-bashing?...
Posted: Wed, Aug 31, 2005 12:57pm PDT
Sonoma County Copwatch Trainings
Sonoma County Copwatch is now offering Know Your Rights trainings to North Bay schools, youth, and community groups. Get the low-down on what you gotta know with the cops. Drop us a line....
Posted: Mon, Aug 22, 2005 11:30am PDT
MEETING TONIGHT - Roundup™ Is Being Sprayed on Marin's Watershed!
MMWD has begun spraying roundup in the MMWD watershed as a means of
controlling certain noxious weeds including star thistle and broom.
Many Marin residents, including myself, believe this is absolutely
unacceptable....
Posted: Wed, Aug 10, 2005 5:16pm PDT
Tasers used 6 times in fatal arrest in Santa Rosa
A 31-year-old man who died after a lengthy struggle with police was zapped six times with Taser stun guns and briefly knocked unconscious with a neck restraint, Santa Rosa police said Monday....
Posted: Wed, Jul 27, 2005 8:35pm PDT
Man dies after police try to subdue him with pepper spray, stun gun
Police say a Santa Rosa man died yesterday after fighting with officers who'd been called to his home.
Authorities say 31-year-old Carlos Casillas Fernandez struggled with five police officers who eventually tried to subdue him with stun guns and pepper spray....
Posted: Tue, Jul 19, 2005 9:42am PDT
8pm: ASA Sonoma Memorial to honor Steve McWilliams
RAE STREET PARK 715 Rae St Santa Rosa 2c, CA
95401...
Posted: Tue, Jul 19, 2005 9:32am PDT
Updated Call to Action: Vigils Honoring Steven McWilliams
Currently, there are vigils planned in
sixteen cities across the country...
Posted: Fri, Jul 15, 2005 2:10pm PDT
Woolsey's Sound Bites for Peace
It is a historical fact that the persistent drumbeat of oratory can drive a great nation down the road to war. Can Rep. Lynn Woolsey's patient vigil in the House of Representatives move a great nation down the road to peace?...
Posted: Sun, Jul 3, 2005 12:46pm PDT
boho protest
Join us at the Bohemian Grove Protest: make them care!...
Posted: Mon, Jun 27, 2005 10:52pm PDT
Tuolumne District Attorney Sues Railroad To Use Bio-Diesel
Sonora, CA -- The Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office is taking the Sierra Railroad to court, charging that the railroad is in violation of a 2002 agreement to power its locomotives with bio-diesel fuel....
Posted: Fri, Jun 17, 2005 9:56am PDT
Lynn Woolsey, et al Will Respond to Recent Wave of Union-Busting in Sonoma County
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, Assemblywoman Noreen Evans, and Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Will Respond to Recent Wave of Union-Busting in Sonoma County...
Posted: Thu, Jun 16, 2005 11:56pm PDT
Tonight at 8pm in Santa Rosa: Candlelight Vigil
Candle Light Vigil
When: Tuesday June 7, 8pm
Where: Old Court House Square, Santa Rosa...
Posted: Tue, Jun 7, 2005 6:03pm PDT
Mill Valley studies moratorium on medical pot clubs
The Mill Valley City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall at 26 Corte Madera Ave. in Mill Valley....
Posted: Sun, Jun 5, 2005 9:58pm PDT
Eco FILM Fest Integrates AR & Environmental Movements, Fairfax (Marin), June 4th & 5th
check out this great line-up of films......
Posted: Fri, Jun 3, 2005 11:39am PDT
Travelling Criticla Mass Video! Call for Interviewees and footage!
We will be traveling to cities whose critical mass bike rides have, in the past ten years,
encountered repressive interference from police, motorists, or media. We want to interview you!...
Posted: Sun, May 29, 2005 9:14pm PDT
Medical marijuana proponents object to stricter guidelines
Medical marijuana proponents object to stricter guidelines
County's new standards cut from 99 to 25 the number of plants a
patient can legally possess...
Posted: Sat, May 28, 2005 10:39pm PDT