The BB 5-1-22 show is archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html at or soon after 9:30 AM. It focuses on criticism and public input to City Council’s 4-26 final passage of the anti-FNB “permits or prison” law; Flashback to 2014

For the “Latest Show – 5/1/2022 Sunday, May 1, 2022” .
Descriptions of these shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/
You can also sign up to receive advance notice of the content of the twice-weekly shows by e-mailing rnorse3@hotmail.com.


ON TODAY’S 5-01-2022 SHOW:  
     +++    Bathrobespierre’s Final Denunciation of the Public Gatherings Ordinance and Council’s public-muzzling process as it sails through City Council to become available for anti-FNB use (if not sooner) on May 26th.
     +++    Text of the old and new laws at https://ecm.cityofsantacruz.com/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewDocument/DRAFT%20ORDINANCE%20AMENDING%20CHAPTER%2010.65%20%E2%80%93%20PUBLIC%20GATHERING%20AND%20EXPRESSION.pdf?meetingId=1898&documentType=Agenda&itemId=22691&publishId=30781&isSection=false
     +++    “Katzenjammer” Keith announces Civil Disobedience training in prep for possible crackdown on Food Not Bombs: Monday May 2nd 6:30 PM  Resource Center for Non-Violence
     +++    Bathrobespierre Robert calls out City Mangler (“Manager”) Matt Huffaker for unconstitutional sweeps and proposed July Benchlands evictions
     +++    “Silent No More” Sola warns of public health consequences of FNB crackdown
     +++    Elisse places the feared crackdown in the broader context of local and national crisis     

+++    Former FNB worker Abbi notes she’ll join in risking arrest if and when necessary.     

+++    International chef Joe Schultz points out the absurdity of the repression and adds his name to the list of potential jailbirds.     

+++    Mayor Brunner & Mangler Huffaker’s non-response to tepid questions from Councilman Cummings.
     +++    Scope-it-Out Scott Graham critiques rushed approval of military gear for the SCPD
     +++    Musical meanderings throughout from Ewan McColl & Peggy Seeger’s New Brixton Gazette

FLASHBACK TO selections from July 27, July 31, and August 3, 2014-
     +++   Tom Quinn’s KSCO interview from earlier in July of Mad in America author Rober Whitaker on the History of Psychiatric Torture and Treatments.
     +++   Researcher, writer, and sometime Free Radio broadcaster John Malkin on ALPR’s (Automatic License Plate Readers) and his earlier research into the 1990 SCPD killing of Carlos Machado
     +++   Lawyer and activist Paul Cook on his judicial struggle against a TRO issued by Baldwin Park mayor retaliating for Cook’s exposure of his repressive and corrupt behavior
     +++   “Lighthouse” Linda LeMaster on the successful occupation and transfer of the Heiner House in 1992, formerly an SCPD office destined for destruction.
     +++   The Brody father-and-son’s struggles with the law
     +++   Early survival camper “Drop-Out” on the Cedar St. Open Air Shelter in 1995 Santa Cruz
     +++   Curtis Reliford black activists reports smoking ticket for burning sage in spiritual Native American ceremony, hassled repeated with parking citations by same cop, won 1 case, faces 4 more for “sound amplification” off his “Follow Your Heart” truck www.followyourheartactionnetwork.com)     

+++   Anon protester at 8-1 Gaza protest at Town Clock notes “follow the law” protesters tried to drive her, Keith McHenry, and another journalist from the median where they were holding signs and giving out literature FOOD NOT BOMBS still meets at the Town Clock for its daily noon-3PM meal.  Ask how you can help.  WARNING:  Food Not Bombs is “illegal” in operating “without a permit” .  Resistance training for  continuing the food serving even as the police threaten arrests 6:00 PM  Monday May 2nd at  the RCNV at 612 Ocean St.

STILL NO SANTA CRUZ HOMELESS UNION  FRIDAY 5 PM MEETINGS…unless they get new leadership volunteers.   Call 575-770-3377  or 431-7766 to learn the latest.  Volunteer–they desperately need new blood with the passion to organize!  And new leadership with the time and resources to lead.  Especially with the City Manager’s avowed threat to disperse the Benchlands camp this summer!

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DON’T WAIT FOR THE ACLU TO TURTLEWALK INTO ACTION.   LEARN YOUR RIGHTS, USE THEM, TALK WITH OTHERS, & PUBLICIZE.

COMMENT on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom facebook page or at www.indybay.org/santacruz where Bathrobespierre posts occasional announcements and stories.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show 4-28-22: Reggie Meisler on the OVO Appeal; Hungry Voices around the Town Clock

Netcasting at 6:00pm on freakradio.org

The 4-28 show archives athttps://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%204-28-22.mp3

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The April 28, 2022 show includes:

  •  “Run the Race” Reggie Meisler and “Bathrobespierre” Robert Norse chatting about the latest Oversized Vehicle Ordinance appeal.

BB 4-24-22 show streams at 9:30 AM and is archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html Remembering Cheri… Canadian authorities pursue Artur Pawlowski; Graham Growls at the Upcoming City Council; Flashback to 10-12-17

HUFF show archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
For the “Latest Show – 4/24/2022 Sunday, April 24, 2022” .

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ON TODAY’S 4-24-2022 SHOW:  
     +++    Memories of Cheri Petersen, Outspoken Homeless Activist
     +++    Musical moments from Tom Paxton’s “Bulletin…We Interrupt this Record…”
     +++    Canadian authorities arrest and jail Artur Pawelowski for feeding homeless people contravening restrictive Public Assembly laws      +++    Beggarbacker Becky Johnson analyzes the Pawelowski punishment     

+++    Scope-it-Out Scott Graham Critiques the Latest S.C. City Council Agenda


FLASHBACK TO October 12, 2017     

+++   Remembering Indigenous Slaughter Day (aka “Columbus Day”)      +++   Randy Rainbow’s Musical Musings     

+++   Guv Brown Vetoes State Beach Smoking Ban: Homeless Implications     

+++   Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban at City of Livermore
+++   Santa Cruz City Council Limits Recreational Marijuana Outlets      +++   Berkeley Poet Julia Vinograd Reads from her new book Detours      +++   Oakland Media and Mayor visit one of 100 under-the-freeway camps     

+++   Tough Luck “Tuf Sheds” in Oakland     

+++   Robin and Jay at the “Here and There” self-run Berkeley encampment.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show 4-21-22 : Footbridge Services Manager Brent Adams Chatters with Bathrobespierre Robert; A Bit More on the “Public Gatherings” Pummelings Coming Up Tuesday

Technical Problems may require listening to the show on the archives–see below.

The 4-21 show archives athttp://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html where you can scroll down to find shows from the last 3 1/2 years.
Descriptions of these shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/You can also sign up to receive advance notice of the content of the twice-weekly shows by e-mailing rnorse3@hotmail.com.  



The April 14, 2022 show includes:

BB 4-17-22 show streams at 9:30 AM and is archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html Updates from Becky Johnson, Wes White. Wisdom Ignored at 4-12 City Council’s Oral Communications Flashback to October 17, 1996

HUFF show archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
For the “Latest Show – 4/17/2022 Sunday, April 17, 2022” .

Scroll down for more info on earlier shows.

ON TODAY’S 4-17 SHOW:  
      +++  “Beggerbacker” Becky Johnson more updates and opinions from Seaside, CA
      +++    Reports on Sausalito’s Marinship Survival Camper’s Recent TRO Victory Defending his Cats against Official Cruelty:  https://pacificsun.com/encampment-resident-wins-legal-fight-against-sausalito/
      +++    Talk at the Clock: Steve on the FNB stewardship job; Andrea on selling Street Spirit, the homeless newspaper; Q.Z. on MHCAN; Noel’s quick beach report; Joseph Taylor III seeking Section 8, Jed-I on emerging from a head crisis
     +++   Inspiring But Futile Oral Communications to the “Zoomed” Celluloid City Council on April 12 with Serg, Bathrobespierre, Reggie, Joy, Gillian, and Julie
      +++   “Whip ’em Into Shape” Wes White’s Fresno Report   

  
FLASHBACK to October 17, 1996 :
+++  “Ringo” on Felonious Sitting-on-the-bike-rack citation      

+++  Texas Chris “Advised” to Leave Santa Cruz
+++  Mark’s Advice for Homeless New Arrivals
+++ “Rock Star” on Host Hostility, putting up the Money Mask, Vigilante Threats and More      

+++  “Lighthouse” Linda recounts Host Harassment; Bathrobespierre on Mall Mental Health worker Dennis Johnson      

+++    “Way Back” Bert Glick on “Community House” Screw-Up’s       +++     Steve & Raymond get “generous” tickets from Sleep Patrolsters
+++      Julia Vinograd’s Eye of the Hand poetry      

+++      Critique of the Do-Nothing Citizen’s Police Review Board       +++      Gideon and “Peppertongue” Pat report Zanotto’s Food Stamp Denial

+++      Memorial for Martin Estrada’s October 1st Murder under the Soquel Bridge with Beggerbacker Becky, Dragonsheart Dan, Judgement Day John, Justman Jim, & Others.


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KEEP YOUR PHONE CHARGED AND HANDY TO RECORD UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS OR INCIDENTS YOU WITNESS ON YOUR PHONE PARTICULAR IF AND WHEN POLICE WARN YOU YOU’LL BE SWEPT.

TELL THE WORLD!  CALL HUFF TO BE INTERVIEWED AND “IMMORTALIZED” IN THE HUFF AUDIO ARCHIVES: Contact Bathrobespierre Robert at the HUFF line or rnorse3@hotmail.com

DON’T WAIT FOR THE ACLU TO TURTLEWALK INTO ACTION.   LEARN YOUR RIGHTS, USE THEM, TALK WITH OTHERS, & PUBLICIZE.

COMMENT on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom facebook page or at www.indybay.org/santacruz where Bathrobespierre posts occasional announcements and stories.

FOOD NOT BOMBS still meets at the Town Clock for its daily noon-3PM meal.  Ask how you can help.  WARNING:  Food Not Bombs is under attack at City Council 4-12.  Item #30 proposes new and harsh restrictions on “public gatherings” targeting FNB.

SANTA CRUZ HOMELESS UNION  LIKELY WON’T RESUME FRIDAY  5 PM MEETINGS unless they get new leadership volunteers.  They haven’t met in months.    Call 575-770-3377  or 431-7766 to learn the latest.  Volunteer–they desperately need new blood with the passion to organize!  And new leadership with the time and resources to lead.  Especially with the City Manager’s avowed threat to disperse the Benchlands camp this summer!

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show 4-14-22 zooms in on a HUFF meeting where Keith McHenry and Alicia Kuhl give updates

The 4-14 show archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html where you can scroll down to find shows from the last 3 1/2 years.
Descriptions of these shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/You can also sign up to receive advance notice of the content of the twice-weekly shows by e-mailing rnorse3@hotmail.com.  


The April 14, 2022 show includes:

BB 4-10-22 show streams at 9:30 AM and is archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html Boisterous Blasts from Becky Johnson, Lee Ann Sherwood, Brent Adams, & Scott Graham; Long Flashback to July 6, 2008

HUFF show archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
For the “Latest Show – 4/10/2022 Sunday, April 10, 2022” .

Scroll down for more info on earlier shows.

ON TODAY’S 4-10 SHOW:  
      +++  “Beggerbacker” Becky Johnson survives COVID, encounter difficulties getting alternate therapies, and updates us from Monterey County
      +++   “Leopard Tongue” Lee-Ann Sherwood on moving from the Benchlands into the Vehicular Arena.
      +++   “Scope It Out” Scott Graham confirms the bad news coming up on Tuesday’s “No Public, Please!” agenda (Zoom only!) with abusive restrictions on street vendors, public events (the latest City attack on Food Not Bombs), and vehicular homes.
      +++   “Backstory” Brent Adams braves the bureaucratic budget busters by speaking frankly on the City’s failure to plan and fund real homeless services.
     
FLASHBACK to July 6, 2008 :
+++  Leela on smoker’s rights and the homeless      

+++  Huey Long’s early 1930’s speech on “Share the Wealth”      

+++  “Visionsong” Valerie reports “Move-Along’ hassles and ticketing of Cosmic Chris by Officer Collins      

+++  Bathrobespiere tears into the “Disturbing Noises” pretext that the SCPD then used to harass street musicians.      

+++  Even Scent-Anal [Sentinel] rightist ranters didn’t like July 4th overpolicing      

+++  Bathrobespierre on bans that give the police “tools” in dialogue with caller “Bullypulpit” Bob Patton
+++  Bob Patton on discrimination at the Vets Hall against Vet Thomas Goodwin.
+++  In-studio guest: Homeless Vet Thomas Goodwin wins victory to use bathroom at local Vet’s Hall     

+++  In-studio guest: Anita Henri on freedom to smoke
+++  Roasting Flagscorcher Brent & report on 4th of July totemtoasting           
+++  Cannabis-advocate Craig Canada joins Anita Henri as in-studio guests
+++  Phone report from Santa Barbara writer and homeless advocate Peter Marin: changes due to bureaucrat support.     

+++  Fresno report on Rescue Mission destruction of homeless camps      +++  Street Interviews: Shane on landlord shenanagans     

+++  Richard reports false accusation and citation for shoplifting at the Bookshop Santa Cruz     

+++  Zack and Ella Mae report police confiscated sleeping gear     

+++  Denver Post report from Rainbow Gathering of bad busts [about 4 ½ hours]   

  
Stories on subjects from July 2008 in the flashback, go to
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/17/18517112.php Update from Donna Deiss
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/17/18517174.php 

“Homeless Court”: Rules for Fools https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/20/18518034.php  Parking Lot Panic Law Up for Review

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show 4-7-22 features Benchlands Bengston and a varied bunch of locals outside

The 4-7 show archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html where you can scroll down to find shows from the last 3 1/2 years.


Descriptions of these shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/You can also sign up to receive advance notice of the content of the twice-weekly shows by e-mailing rnorse3@hotmail.com.

The April 7, 2022 show includes:

  • “Miss L.A.” cleaning out her house(van)
  •  Zel on the 1220 River St. scene
  •  Benchlands [Greg] Bengston on Life in the Lower San Lorenzo
  •  Wes the traveler returns to Santa Cruz

BB 4-3-22 show streams at 9:30 AM and is archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html Wake-Up Warnings from McHenry and White; Sad Tidings from Denney of Berkeley Flashback to 10-15-01

HUFF show archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
For the “Latest Show – 4/03/2022 Sunday, April 3, 2022” .
SPECIAL BONUS: Flyer previewing likely Koffee Klatch at City Hall attached
!

Scroll down for more info on earlier shows.

ON TODAY’S 4-3 SHOW:  
      +++  “Katzenjammer” Keith receives reports of fabled Benchlands closing May 1st and other rumors
      +++   “Whip ’em Into Shape” Wes White gives a Round-Up of on-going unhoused resistance around the state.
      +++   “Cops voice from the grave haunts probe of killing” https://www.pressreader.com/usa/san-francisco-chronicle-late-edition/20220331/281663963521630
      +++  https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/14M-jury-award-for-protesters-could-resonate-17050195.php      

+++   https://www.theunion.com/news/house-votes-to-decriminalize-marijuana-but-senate-fate-dim/
      +++   “Cornerstone” Carol Denney clarifies the latest UCSC machinations impacting People’s Park, open spaces, and historical buildings in Berkeley.      

+++    Oldtimer Andrew on vehicular harassment for 3+ decades and his response.
      +++   “Just Tryin’ to Sleep” Jeff on fireworks foolishness
      +++   Gregory Dewey Crawford: Survival Benchlands Tips      

+++   “Saint George” George notes removal of the Branciforte Creek encampment.      

+++    Theodore “Hug Monster”H. on this and that      

+++     Kevin of the Goats has a smiling update.

FLASHBACK to October 15, 2001 :
      [Caution: later segments of the show have low volume]  
      +++    In-studio guests Veronica & Kiko accuse SCPD “towtime!” terrorists of racially-motivated stop.     

+++     Phone interview with attorney and activist Larry Hildes defending Columbus Statue smasher Jim Costner.     

+++     Beggerbacker Becky Johnson on SCPD expansion     

+++     Discussion of Green Party groupies ignoring Green Party mayor Tim Fitzmaurice’s betrayal on the Sleeping Ban     

+++     “Monday Morning Group” Conservative reversal–private chitchat instead of petition presentation     

+++     Bonus segment: Testimony before the Citizen’s Police Review Board on SCPD abuse of Christina La Foya


​To view preceding stories on subjects raised in the flashback, go to  http://huffsantacruz.org/archive01.html


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KEEP YOUR PHONE CHARGED AND HANDY TO RECORD UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS OR INCIDENTS YOU WITNESS ON YOUR PHONE PARTICULAR IF AND WHEN POLICE WARN YOU YOU’LL BE SWEPT.

TELL THE WORLD!  CALL HUFF INTERVIEWED AND “IMMORTALIZED” IN THE HUFF AUDIO ARCHIVES: Contact Bathrobespierre Robert at the HUFF line or rnorse3@hotmail.com

DON’T WAIT FOR THE ACLU TO TURTLEWALK INTO ACTION.   LEARN YOUR RIGHTS, USE THEM, TALK WITH OTHERS, & PUBLICIZE.

COMMENT on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom facebook page or at www.indybay.org/santacruz where Bathrobespierre posts occasional announcements and stories.

FOOD NOT BOMBS still meets at the Town Clock for its daily noon-3PM meal.  Ask how you can help.

SANTA CRUZ HOMELESS UNION  MAY RESUME FRIDAY  5 PM MEETINGS.  Call 575-770-3377  or 431-7766 to learn the latest.  Volunteer–they need new blood with the passion to organize!  And new leadership with the time and resources to lead.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Show 3-31-22 features Keith McHenry on Commander X and Other Current Events

The 3-31 show archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html where you can scroll down to find shows from the last 3 1/2 years.
Descriptions of these shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/You can also sign up to receive advance notice of the content of the twice-weekly shows by e-mailing rnorse3@hotmail.com.

The March 31, 2022 show includes:

  • [Charlie King tunes throughout]
  • “Katzenjammer” Keith McHenry on the defense of Orlando Food Not Bombs background for which Commander X faced years of exile and now prison
  • “Shoestrings” Sean’s outside view of the heights
  • McHenry on strategies, strictures, & stamina in the face of  sweeps and vehicle seizures