Indybay featuresSF Bay Area Independent Media Center (Indybay) Features8,500 University of California Service Workers Announce Five-Day Strike- July 4, 2008 8,500 University of California workers announced that they will hold a five-day strike at UC's ten campuses and five medical centers. The strike could begin at anytime, but workers still hope an agreement can be reached. If service workers strike, thousands of medical workers could individually honor the picket lines and not cross it. Negotiations are currently deadlocked.http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/03/18513200.php New Developments at U.C. Berkeley's Memorial Oak Grove- July 4, 2008 In the recent week, attempts to bring food and medication to the tree sitters at the Memorial Oak Grove have failed. Three tree-sitters negotiated coming down of the trees. One tree-sitter was in a desperate need of medical attention.http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/03/18513188.php July 20th Indybay Orientation & Meeting- July 4, 2008 On July 20th, Indybay will have an orientation in Oakland for those interested in learning about the site and getting involved in media production and editorial work. The meeting will be at 3pm at 570 14th St Suite 3.http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/03/18513175.php Modesto Police Target Bikers- July 3, 2008 This week, motorcycle bike clubs, riders, and supporters in the Modesto and greater Central Valley area made a historic show of solidarity against the police harassment of local bike club, "Most Envied", of West Side Modesto.http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/03/18513108.php Arrests and Detentions of Activists and Independent Journalists in Japan- July 1, 2008 In the lead up to the G8 Summit in Japan from July 7th through 9th, Japanese authorities have arrested domestic activists and have detained numerous foreign independent media journalists and anti-G8 protesters. At least six independent journalists and ten academics have been detained by Japanese immigration officials in the past weeks, including Andrej Grubacic, professor of sociology at the University of San Francisco. Police arrested eight protesters on June 29, as 1,500 people marched...http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/01/18512390.php 4th Annual Old Time American Flag Burn on July 3- July 1, 2008 The 4th Annual Old Time American Flag Burn takes place on Thursday, July 3rd at the Far West Fire Ring on Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz. This BYOF (Bring Your Own Flag) event is a ritual celebration of the First Amendment to the Constitution which protects freedom of speech, including the burning of the United States flag. Instead of flag desecration, this is flag consecration.http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/06/30/18512368.php Free Skool Distro Day at the Farmer's Market on July 2- July 1, 2008 Free Skool Santa Cruz is a completely grassroots effort, a bunch of individuals deciding to act collectively and autonomously to create a skill-sharing network beyond institutional control. Classes are informal, egalitarian, and are held in homes, social spaces and parks.http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/06/30/18512362.php |