Monthly Archives: December 2022

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Net Radio Show for 12-29-22 will stream and be available as an archive by 6 PM today: The show runs 2 hours and Flashes Back to December 21, 2006

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Included in the December 21, 2006 show: 


Nick, who lost his Marine sister in Iraq by car bomb, sits on Pacific Avenue with a “testing human kindness” sign against the Iraq war.

Jeremy Alderson of the Annual Homelessness Marathon critiques Poverty Pimps on Coalition Boards.

Fresno homeless activist & survivor Pamela Kincaid reports on fighting for survival against the Fresno Police Department 

Fresno Community Alliance Journalist and activist Michael Rhodes on legal successes against those bulldozing the homeless there

S.C. Chief Ranger Wallace’s abusive ticketing record revealed;

Activist Becky Johnson calls in reading Presiding Judge Morse’s 11-14-06 order setting a new civil collection process for Failures to Appear on infractions

$2520: the cost to get Public Records on Sleeping Tickets!

Scotts Valley City Council’s 2nd and Final Reading of its Homeless Camping Ban

Norse on Scotts Valley Police Chief John Weiss

HUFF groans in the New Year with cookies, coffee, and consternation: Thursday December 29th 10:45 a.m – 1 p.m. and beyond 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church at the Sub Rosa Cafe

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HUFF Agenda Prospects 12-29-22    

  ++++  Time keeper; Pass-arounds; street reports    

  ++++    Returning to Lawsuit Lane: Gathering Shelter Fables Info 

  ++++  SC Homeless Union Return?  Next meeting likely 1-15-23  RCNV side room at 612 Ocean  

  ++++  Action? : Still need Prep for Questioning Moneyman Ratner or City Mangler on Winter Shelter Absence  

  ++++  Updates from Meta, Steve C. on Slippery Shelter Shenanigans

  ++++  McHenry of Food Not Bombs arrested for serving food in sheltered parking garage during rain 

 ++++  Graduate Student Strike Update   

 ++++  Tabling at Pogonip, Levee, elsewhere for Lawsuit Pressure  

  ++++  Update on “What to Do when a Cop sez Move”: Laura, Robert  

  ++++  Phone Contact:  Rita of Salinas, Wes, Keith, Joy, Suzanne, Becky  

  ++++  Nuke War Threat in Ukraine War  

  ++++  Benchlands follow-up contact list?  Callers still wanted.  

  ++++  Shelter shuffling—reports?  Watchers wanted!   

  ++++  Lawsuit prospects: Contact with Disability Rights, State Lawyers Group ?  

  ++++  Updated SC Free Guide: www.santacruz:  How accurate? 

  ++++  Varied Strategies for Fighting Back:  (Loudmouth Tactics, Self-Starter Legal Options, Contact & Follow-Up, Community Support Gathering, Narrative Corrections Publicly); Laura & Rita:  “Know Your Rights” card progress 

  ++++  Felton Update: Helga  

  ++++  Upcoming New Year’s Eve Downtown Ordinance Penalties:  

  ++++  More Rain & Cold Weather Coming: Warming Center Prospects?  

https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%2012-01-22.mp3 .  

    ++++  RV crackdown on Delaware: Reggie M. call  

   ++++  Armory, Overlook Camp, Overlook RV Camp, AFC camps: Rules & Reports    

   ++++  Possible Mad Power Committee Report (if any): Report that 5150’s now go directly to Dominican:  Conservatorship C.A.R.E. courts, out-of-county deportation, inadequate Reiss protections; Carvalho update,  

   ++++  Homeless Expenditure Data Cruncher Still Wanted   

   ++++  Portland, OR Homeless camps cleared:  https://kobi5.com/news/homeless-camps-cleared-from-portland-neighborhood-200587/  

  ++++Portland, OR Concentration Camps Protested:   

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/national/homeless-vote-in-portland-oregon-delayed-in-angry-meeting/article_1ac83b05-ed7b-56c3-a90c-68da7d0b635b.html    https://www.streetroots.org/news/2022/11/30/Margaux-weeke-resignation-dan-ryan-mass-camps   

ADDITIONAL INFO 

  ++++  “Funding Matters” Homeless Memorial 2022   :  

  ++++  Town Clock- Homeless Union/Food Not Bombs Memorial 2022: 

   ++++   Most of the Last HUFF Meeting (12-15): https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/2%20FRSC%2012-15-22.mp3  

  ++++   Blast and Background from “Backstory” Brent Adams:  https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/1%20FRSC%2012-18-22.mp3  (31 minutes in; 105 minutes in) 

  ++++  Court implements Boise v. Martin decision in S.F. https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/S-F-could-be-banned-temporarily-from-clearing-17672846.php 

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides features The Santa Cruz Homeless Dead 2022 and a Flashback to June 17, 2012

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On the 12-25-22 show:

  • 12-21 Bathrobespierre surveys the Service Providers Homeless Memorial.  See https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/12/25/18853585.php?show_comments=1#18853596
  • [12-16] Dr. Bill Adamsky on metermaid meddling and the free Humanistic Ontology Institute
  • [12-20] Brandon Gonzales on his year-long struggle with the D.A., psychatric authorities, and the police. 
  • [12-20] Bartender Jake on post-meal problems from the homeless at the Food Not Bombs meal
  • [12-20] Other voices in the FNB vicinity: Lee Ivy, Pam, & Joe (another death Andy Davis at age 80)
  • “Still smilin'” Suzanne on Shelters and Homeless Pet Companion problems

Flashback to 6-17-12 show:

  • Mia Della Rosa and Devon on Mia’s expulsion for helping wheelchair Steve shower + positive staff stuff at the Homeless [Lack of] Services Center
  • Reports of homeless folks being banned from the Shannon Collins memorial https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/06/10/18715102.php
  • Brian on his bike journey from Eugene.

  • “Lighthouse Linda” Lemaster & Steve Pleich on Gary Johnson’s refusal to accept probation for sleepcrime on a bench and appealing her “illegal lodging” conviction. 
  • Andrea Morgan on her conversation with Mayor Don Lane about lack of disabled services.
  • Arden on police and official efforts to drive the Jabberwock sundries store out of the downtown.  
  • Shawn on harassment for signature gathering in front of New Leaf Market
  • Tom, alcoholic but attempted defender of Shannon Collins as she was being stabbed, later denied access to her memorial.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Net Radio Show for 12-22-22. The show is a Flashback to March 16, 2017 featuring Abbi Samuels and Keith McHenry on the expanding Freedom Sleepers cause

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This Flashback show to March 16, 2017 includes:

Increasing numbers extend the Tuesday Freedom Sleeper protest at City Hall to the following nights—report by Keith McHenry and Abbi Samuels.

Abbi Samuels covers court consequences to F.S. cites.

Wes and Dread on the Salinas Chinatown Crackdown.

Forbidden Fence Rises at the main Santa Cruz Post Office: Interviews with Julie S, Tim R., Roberta, Michele B, Isaac C., Keith M. and others.

HUFF meets yet again: 10:45 AM -12:30 PM at 703 Pacific–Sub Rosa Cafe Thursday 12-22-22

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Raising the heat with unpleasant truths…Keeping the true narrative straight…Publicizing unpleasant but important facts…Drinking lots of coffee while munching carrots and crackers.  Bored?  Enjoy the Anarchist library in the same building!

HUFF Agenda Prospects 12-22-22   

 ++++  Time keeper; Pass-arounds; street reports  

 ++++    Report on the Two Homeless Memorials on 12-21…Possible Follow-Up?  “Protest” Report

 ++++  SC Homeless Union Return?  Next meeting likely 1-15-23  RCNV side room at 612 Ocean 

 ++++  Action? : Still need Prep for Questioning Moneyman Ratner or City Mangler okn Winter Shelter Absence 

  ++++  Graduate Student Strike Update yet again  from Rita by phone perhaps.     

  ++++  Sweep Reports and Warnings? 

  ++++  Update on “What to Do when a Cop sez Move”: Laura, Robert 

  ++++  Phone Contact:  Rita of Salinas, Wes, Keith, Joy, Suzanne, Becky 

  ++++  Anti-Nuke Update in Ukraine war: Robert N. 

  ++++  Benchlands follow-up contact list?  Callers still wanted. 

  ++++  Shelter shuffling—reports?  Watchers wanted! 

  ++++  Lawsuit prospects: Contact with Disability Rights, State Lawyers Group ? 

  ++++  Updated SC Free Guide: www.santacruz:  How accurate?

  ++++  Strategies for Fighting Likely Future Post-Benchland Demolitions (Loudmouth Tactics, Self-Starter Legal Options, Contact & Follow-Up, Community Support Gathering, Narrative Corrections Publicly); Laura & Rita:  “Know Your Rights” card progress

  ++++  Felton Update: Helga call?

  ++++  More Rain & Cold Weather Coming: Warming Center Prospects? 

https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%2012-01-22.mp3 . 

    ++++  RV crackdown on Delaware: Reggie M. call 

   ++++  Armory, Overlook Camp, Overlook RV Camp, AFC camps: Rules & Reports   

   ++++  Possible Mad Power Committee Report (if any): Report that 5150’s now go directly to Dominican: Conservatorship C.A.R.E. courts, out-of-county deportation, inadequate Reiss protections; Carvalho update,

   ++++  Homeless Expenditure Data Cruncher Still Wanted  

   ++++  Portland, OR Homeless camps cleared:  https://kobi5.com/news/homeless-camps-cleared-from-portland-neighborhood-200587/ 

  ++++Portland, OR Concentration Camps Protested:  

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/national/homeless-vote-in-portland-oregon-delayed-in-angry-meeting/article_1ac83b05-ed7b-56c3-a90c-68da7d0b635b.html    https://www.streetroots.org/news/2022/11/30/Margaux-weeke-resignation-dan-ryan-mass-camps  

The Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show for 12-18-22 archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html : Backstory Brent and Bathrobespierre lambast the City Mangler’s Quarterly report + Flashback to May 11, 2017 when protests were in flower

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On the 12-18-22 show:
“Move ’em On” Matt Huffaker, Larry Imwalle, and subordinates present their quarterly homelessness cover story for massive spending and homeless eviction at the 12-13 Shitty Council meeting.


“Backstory” Brent Adams’ mixed feelings on Huffaker’s demolition of the benchlands and Imwalle’s report.

More from “Let ’em Freeze” Larry and “Just Doin’ my Job” Jeremy Leonard on Benchlands evictions.

Brent on the failure of the government, the Community, and the activists to act on the best models of survival/transition encampments.

Katzenjammer Keith’s updating on street vending restrictions, health problems of various homeless personalities, the year’s death total, overburdened Homeless Union leaders.

Joyfaced Julie, Dreamcatcher, Keith, and Gibbs—a quilt of many colors.

Flashback to May 11, 2017:

Keith McHenry on the “No Penalty for Poverty” Tuesday rally and attempted negotiations with Martin Bernal.

Ryan Harvey political songs of rage and righteousness throughout

[5-7] Extensive Survival Sleeper Interviews at City Hall with Hans Albertson & Claudio Martinez.

The May 9th County building rally, Post Office speakout, and march to City Council on the Homeless Co-ordinating Committee’s Final Report: speeches by “Silver-tongued” Steve Pleich, Anika of  the SEUIU, Students United with Renters, Keith, and Freedom Sleeper/ACLUster Abbi Samuels.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Net Radio Show for 12-15-22 will stream and be available as an archive by 6 PM today: The show runs 2 1/2+ hours, replaying today’s tumultuous HUFF meeting

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The meeting included Gibbs, Helga, Thomas, Q.Z., Suzanne, Monica (and Frankie), Robert, Gloria, Rita, Laura C., Andrea, Greg B., Meta, & Jacin.  

Discussed were: support for the Union of the Homeless/HUFF/Food Not Bombs Memorial Meeting on Wednesday December 21, 2 PM at the Town Clock as well a protest and educational supplement to the 10 AM Poverty Pimp (“Housing Matters”) Memorial at the Vet’s Hall 10 AM. 

Also scheduled—a sign-making party at the Town Clock noon on Tuesday December 20th in anticipation of the recitation of the names of the dead and in hopes of shortening the list for 2023.
Under consideration and seeking support volunteers: projects to buff up productive responses to police in the wake of continuing sweeps at Harvey West, the Levee, and the Pogonip.  Contact HUFF at 831-423-4833 to help, or show up next Thursday at the HUFF meeting (10:45 a.m. at the Sub Rosa Cafe 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church).

HUFF huddles again: 10:45 AM -12:30 PM at 703 Pacific–Sub Rosa Cafe Thursday 12-15

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Raising the heat with unpleasant truths…Keeping the true narrative straight…Publicizing unpleasant but important facts…Drinking lots of coffee while munching carrots and crackers.  Bored?  Enjoy the Anarchist library in the same building!

HUFF Agenda Prospects 12-15-22   

 ++++  Time keeper; Pass-arounds; street reports   

 ++++  SC Homeless Union Return?  Report from the 12-7 Meet; Next Meeting 12-14 at 612 Ocean 

 ++++  Action? : Prep for Questioning Moneyman Ratner or City Mangler okn Winter Shelter Absence 

  ++++  Graduate Student Strike Update from Rita by phone perhaps.     

  ++++  Sweep Reports and Warnings? 

  ++++  Update on “What to Do when a Cop sez Move”: Laura, Robert 

  ++++  Phone Contact:  Rita of Salinas, Keith, Reggie, Joy, Suzanne, Becky 

  ++++  Anti-Nuke Appeal in Ukraine war: Robert N. 

  ++++  Benchlands follow-up contact list?  Callers still wanted. 

  ++++  Shelter shuffling—reports?  Watchers wanted!  

  ++++  Lawsuit prospects: Contact with Disability Rights, State Lawyers Group ? 

  ++++  Updated SC Free Guide: www.santacruz 

  ++++  Strategies for Fighting Likely Future Post-Benchland Demolitions (Loudmouth Tactics, Self-Starter Legal Options, Contact & Follow-Up, Community Support Gathering, Narrative Corrections Publicly); Laura & Rita:  “Know Your Rights” card progress 

  ++++  Leave messages, updates at Posting Board at FNB Town Clock meal  noon-3 pm  daily 

  ++++  Felton Update—Showers resumed? ;  

  ++++  More Rain & Cold Weather Coming: Warming Center Prospects? 

https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%2012-01-22.mp3 . 

    ++++  RV crackdown on Delaware: Reggie M. call 

   ++++  Armory, Overlook Camp, Overlook RV Camp, AFC camps: Rules & Reports   

   ++++  Possible Mad Power Committee Report (if any): Report that 5150’s now go directly to Dominican:  Conservatorship C.A.R.E. courts, out-of-county deportation, inadequate Reiss protections; Carvalho update, reports on recent 5150’s  Mental Health Advisory Community/Publicity Subcommitee Friday 12-2 10:30 AM  1400 Emeline Avenue, Room 207, Santa Cruz  

   ++++  Homeless Expenditure Data Cruncher Still Wanted  

   ++++  Portland, OR Homeless camps cleared:  https://kobi5.com/news/homeless-camps-cleared-from-portland-neighborhood-200587/ 

  ++++Portland, OR Concentration Camps Protested:  

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/national/homeless-vote-in-portland-oregon-delayed-in-angry-meeting/article_1ac83b05-ed7b-56c3-a90c-68da7d0b635b.html    https://www.streetroots.org/news/2022/11/30/Margaux-weeke-resignation-dan-ryan-mass-camps

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show 12-11-22 will stream and be available as an archive soon after 9:30 AM today: Today’s show is a Flashback to December 4, 2016 featuring the Sean Arlt/Luke Smith killings and Peter Marin’s Santa Barbara Report

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The 12-11-22 show is an slightly edited version of the full 12-4-16 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show at http://radiolibre.org/brb/brb161204.mp3 The show includes:
Red Church Interviews: Crow, Red, Charles, Audi, Sea Otter, Joe, Julie, and more.

Rally in Memory of Luke Smith, slain by deputies: Keith McHenry, Mary Collins, Steve Argue, Pat Colby, Steve Pleich, Wes White, Bob Lamonica, Robert Norse.

Santa Barbara Oldtimer Peter Marin on pushback against the crackdown on RV homes there.

Norse with City Council Update

In-studio guest: Brian Schulman on his BTS Presents shows.

Silva on his Fast against the Sleeping Ban.

More Red Church Quickies: Cooper, Mouse, and others.

Voices from Freedom Sleepout #73:  Larry B., Enrique, Clive, Osha.

 Denise, street Jewelry vendor, from Germany.

Street Talk: Lyrical Eye rappin’ out loud.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show 12-8-22 will stream and be available as an archive shortly after 6 PM today: Today’s show contains more street squawking, sermonizing, and pondering.

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The 12-8 Show Includes:

  • 12-6: Shawn’s report on cop move-along-into-the-rain 12-4 for standing under a Pacific Avenue overhang
  • Johnny Lunchbucket expresses outrage at leniency of authorities towards homeless idlers and addicts
  • Dreamcatcher—avoiding blows and seeking boots
  • Grok-it Greg presents a softer view of police conduct 
  • On-the-prowl-for-activists– Organizer Elisse’s snapshot
  • Throughout—warped ethics to a jazzy beat by Fundring (aka Kylan deGhetaldi)