Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides 5-21-23 show netcasts & archives at 9:30 AM featuring Santa Cruz Cares v. NIMBY neighbors against the OVO+ Deportation Interviews at Hiway 9 and an 11-20-2011 Flashback with Occupy Santa Cruz at its high point

The May 21, 2023 show includes:  

  • Delaware and Shaeffer 5-20 street meeting of De Anza neighbors, anti-RV activists, and Santa Cruz Cares speakers debating next steps with Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (OVO) now enforceable law in Santa Cruz, banning nighttime parking of all vehicles 20′ or over midnight to 5 a.m. citywide (much of conversation hard to hear due to wind factor) & Bathrobespierre Robert’s commentary (much more audible)
  • Darius M. gives a brief report on the Louden Nelson meeting with Mayor Keeley, Evan Morrison, and some of the public on homelessness with no mention of the Camping ordinances.
  • “Step-Up” Steve Conover’s emergency phone calls on behalf of his partner Michele, then sleeping on the sidewalk in front of Coral St.
  • [5-11] Interviews with Shorty, Hungry Hobo, & other evictees at the soon-to-be-demolished Sycamore Grove campsites. [hard to hear]
  • [5-15] Follow up interviews with Shorty, HH, and others.
  • Robert Woodleaf  vs. Hurricane Helga on “homeless clutter”
  • 6 Cops, a CSO, and a Canine Cop to “encourage” folks to move on, with Jeremy Leonard tight-lipped about specific vacancies.
  • More assorted interviews from the refugees:  Brandon, William Carpenter

The November 20th, 2011 Flashback includes:

  • [11-9] Prunedale resident, Monterey radio broadcaster, and Occupy Santa Cruz supporter Denica de Foy on Occupy Santa Cruz (OSC) horizontal “leadership” and Move On‘s  & local Union’s conservative co-opting.
  • [11-9] Dennis OCC portapotty/bathroom shutdown by City authorities
  • Bathrobespierre’s account of repressive response at City Council; Dennis’s attempt to get mellow meetings with Sheriff Wowak
  • “Scope it Out” Scott Graham on the De Sal controversy
  • [11-10]  Structures & RVs at or near OSC, then removed by deputies; 11-19 OSC report from Mike, with protest 30 out of 40 days
  • Reports from outside Santa Cruz
  • Attorney Ed Frey on legal challenges against OSC.
  • Criticism of Union lack of support for OSC; “Lighthouse” Linda Lemaster and “Soothsinger” Coral Brune on Disruption at OSC meetings