In the wake of the Chico Injunction Victory and a new lawsuit against the Mountain View RV Parking Ban, Santa Cruz Survival Camps in the Benchlands remain in the tender arms of a hostile City Manager and government. 
Continue to Organize for pre-emptive pressure on the City with Resistance strategies and support for unhoused through Santa Cruz at these and other meetings: 
PUSH Film master-of-ceremonied by Keith McHenry of Food Not Bombs 7:30 PM 7-14 Tabbycat Cafe  Union and Cedar;  Organize against the Dark Building Buy-Up.             

City-organized Benchlands meeting 6 PM 7-14 mid-Benchlands;              Santa Cruz Homeless Union Camp meeting 5 PM 7-15 Tables between Benchlands and Courthouse.

Tune in for ongoing reports netcasted on Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides 6 PM Thursdays on freakradio.org and 9:30 AM-3 PM Sundays.  Shows archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html   Likely updates from San Diego, Berkeley, Sausalito, San Rafael, and elsewhere.


Read encouraging words defending the Chico survival camps and unhoused folks at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2021/07/10/18843676.php  (“The Chico Decision-Hope for the Homeless in Santa Cruz”).
Action Against Homes-on-Wheels Removal in Mountain View: https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2021/07/12/aclu-law-foundation-announce-lawsuit-to-stop-mountain-views-rv-parking-ban

As authorities attack survival camp communities in Sausalito & San Rafael, HUFF meets 11 AM Thursday 7-8 at the benches between the Courthouse & the Benchlands.
We may arrive early in the Benchlands from 10:30 to 11 AM giving out literature to folks living there.

Agenda Prospects  for Thursday’s (7-1) Meeting
       +++ Report on the Dumphy Park Camp Demolition and Resistance
      +++ Possible Resistance Strategies Against Further Sweeps and Benchland Demolition in the Benchlands
      +++ Remembering a Fallen Activist
      +++ Upcoming SC Homeless Union Camp Meet-Up 5 PM tomorrow at the Benches between Courthouse & Benchland
      +++ Additional Meetings: Jeremy Leonard holds his weekly Benchlands meeting Thursday 6-10 6 PM at the middle of the Benchlands camp
      +++ Homeless Organizing Reports from Novato, Chico, & Petaluma       +++ Bringing Reports of Threats or Citations Using the New Camping Bans, Other Laws, or No Laws to HUFF or Alicia at 431-7766
      +++ Rental Moratorium Prospects and Landlord Harassment–Possible Updates  
      +++ Possible Sweep Defenses When the Cops Come Calling–Individual & Group Strategies
      +++ Laura’s Law in Santa Cruz: Did They Opt-Out?  Countering Conservatorships & “No Warning” Deportations
      +++ Untwisting the Crooked City Hall Narrative:  Mustering Past Evidence of Shelter Denial and the Susie O’Hara’s False Narrative
      +++ New Contacts with the Coastal Commission on Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

      +++ Violence Against Women Outside—Rumors & Facts

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Cooler Weather Predicted Cool to Nippy  Dress warmly.

Court Order Ending Federal Protection of the Benchlands Camp: https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2021/06/30/18843516.php

Activists Respond (“Sounding a Warning in the Benchlands and the Broader Community” at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2021/07/03/18843556.php

In the dark aftermath of Tuesday’s withdrawal of Court protection for the San Lorenzo Park Camp, HUFF meets 11 AM 7-1 at the benches between the Courthouse & the Benchlands.
We’ll actually be in the Benchlands from 10:30 to 11 AM giving out literature to folks living there.Come early if you want to help.

Agenda Prospects  for Thursday’s (7-1) Meeting
       +++ Reports from Seaside RV dispersal and Sausalito’s Arrests of Dumphy Park Resident Resisters
      +++ Possible Resistance Strategies Against Further Sweeps and Benchland Demolition
      +++ Upcoming SC Homeless Union Camp Meet-Up 5 PM Friday July 2nd at the Benches between Courthouse & Benchland
      +++ Additional Meetings:  Jeremy Leonard holds his weekly Benchlands meetings Thursday 6 PM at the same location.
HUFF meeting next week–choosing a location–Benchlands or Sub Rosa?
      +++ Bringing Reports of Threats or Citations Using the New Camping Bans, Other Laws, or No Laws to HUFF or Alicia at 431-7766
      +++ Rental Moratorium Prospects and Landlord Harassment–Possible Updates  
      +++ RV Fightback and Crackdown Reports from Vancouver, B.C. and Elsewhere
      +++ Possible Sweep Defenses When the Cops Come Calling–Recalling and Reframing Past Strategies
      +++ Laura’s Law in Santa Cruz: Did They Opt-Out?
      +++ Untwisting the Crooked City Hall Narrative:  Mustering Past Evidence of Shelter Denial and the Susie O’Hara’s False Narrative
      +++ Pajaro Valley Shout-Out–the Word from Watsonville: Attempted Phone Updates from Wes White, Monike Tone, and Others      

+++ New Contacts with the Coastal Commission on Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

+++ Legal Papers for the San Lorenzo Park Injunction available for the next 28 days: http://cityofsantacruz.sharefile.com/d=s911ada8e9690536bb9 +++ Gloomy News from Other Cities: Petaluma, San Jose, Marysville, and Elsewhere

+++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Cooler Weather Predicted in high 50’s.  Dress warmly.

CAMPGROUND CRUSHING FOR POGONIP RESIDENTS COMING UP :  Homeless Czar Lee Butler’s Announcement at the Last City Council meeting that Pogonip Dispersal Begins in Earnest for “Get Out or Get Forced Out” on Thursday July 1st.

LISTEN TO THE JUNE 29th HEARING: https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AFAV6DNypFX%5FpZ8&cid=E7C40525F715047C&id=E7C40525F715047C%213055&parId=E7C40525F715047C%21657&o=OneUp

HUFF meets at its new near where the people are spot 11 AM 6-24 at the benches between the Courthouse & the Benchlands.
We’ll actually be in the Benchlands from 10:30 to 11 AM giving out literature to folks living there.Come early if you want to help.

Agenda Prospects  for Thursday’s (6-24) Meeting
       +++ Sad Takeaway from the Council’s Tuesday Rubberstamping Operation Restricting Legal Protests, Funding RV Harassment, & More
      +++ Damage Report from the Latest Cal-Trans/City Attack on Encampments At and Beyond Hells Trail at the Old Camp Paradise
      +++ Continued discussion and hopefully Organizing for Response to the City’s post-COVID response: IF it Threaten Encampments?
      +++ Upcoming SC Homeless Union Protest Event 6 PM at the Footbridge Tuesday June 29th; Day of the Injunction Hearing
      +++ Additional Meetings: Jeremy Leonard holds his weekly Benchlands meeting Thursday 6-10 6 PM at the middle of the Benchlands camp
Union of the Homeless and the Benchlands Council meets Friday 6-11 5 PM under the Footbridge
      +++ Bring Reports of Any Threats or Citations Against Tentsters Using the New Camping Bans, Other Laws, or No Laws
      +++ Rental Moratorium Prospects and Landlord Harassment–Possible Updates  
      +++ RV Fightback and Crackdown Reports from Vancouver, B.C. and Elsewhere
      +++ Possible Sweep Defenses When the Cops Come Calling–Recalling and Reframing Past Strategies
      +++ Straightening the Crooked Narrative:  Mustering Past Evidence of Shelter Denial and the Susie O’Hara’s False Narrative
      +++ Pajaro Valley Shout-Out–the Word from Watsonville: Attempted Phone Updates from Wes White, Monike Tone, and Others       +++ New Contacts with the Coastal Commission on Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

      +++ Any News about Latest Local Laura’s Law (aka “Needles on Wheels”) Possible Activism/Education as the Opt-Out Deadline Nears ?

      +++  Legal Papers for the San Lorenzo Park Injunction: https://cityofsantacruz.sharefile.com/d-se5b96157b88a4d1aafcd23a97e17e0d5

      +++ Gloomy News from Other Cities: San Jose, Sausalito, Marysville, and Elsewhere 

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Cool Weather Predicted.  Consider Bringing a Coat.

COMING UP FAST: THE JUNE 29TH FEDERAL HEARING THAT MAY SPELL THE END OF THE INJUNCTION PROTECTING THE BENCHLANDS

LISTEN TO THE MAY 13TH  HEARING: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/Final%20Homeless%20Union%20in%20Court%205-13-21.mp3

HUFF meets at its new near where the people are spot 11 AM 6-17 at the benches between the Courthouse & the Benchlands–though we may move the meeting if the heat burns us down.
Apologies for the Late Announcement:  Power Outage Last Night Delayed This Message

Agenda Prospects  for Today’s Thursday (6-17) Meeting
       +++ Continued discussion and hopefully Organizing for Response to the City’s post-COVID response: IF it Threaten Encampments?
      +++ Benchlands Reports & A Proposed Dusk Survey
      +++ Additional Meetings: Jeremy Leonard holds his weekly Benchlands meeting Thursday 6-10 5 PM at the Courthouse/Benchlands tables
Union of the Homeless and the Benchlands Council meets Friday 6-11 5 PM under the Footbridge
      +++ Bring Reports of Any Threats or Citations Against Tentsters Using the New Camping Bans, Other Laws, or No Laws
      +++ Tasty Talk from the Berkeley People’s Kitchen: Thursday 6-10 after 6 PM: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%206-10-21.mp3
      +++ RV Fightback and Crackdown Reports from Vancouver, B.C. and Elsewhere
      +++ Reassuring Ripples from the Free Food Fellowship: Will the City  Lay Off if the Injunction is Lifted?
      +++ Demanding Real Progress: Updating & Restoring the Call for the Desire Quintero Homeless Union Demands of Fall 2019
      +++ Possible Sweep Defenses When the Cops Come Calling–Recalling and Reframing Past Strategies
      +++ Toughening the Talkback for Court:  Mustering Past Evidence of Shelter Denial and the Susie O’Hara’s False Narrative
      +++ Pajaro Valley Shout-Out–the Word from Watsonville: Attempted Phone Updates from Wes White, Monike Tone, and Others
      +++ Reviewing the Eric Price Claim Rejection and Lawsuit; Vigilante Homeless Union harassment
      +++ Placeholder Politics: HUFF and the SC Homeless Union share the responsibility.
      +++ New Contacts with the Coastal Commission on Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

      +++ Latest Local Laura’s Law (aka “Needles on Wheels”) Possible Activism/Education as the Opt-Out Deadline Nears

      +++ Accounting for Waste & Fraud Where to Find Gov Gruesome’s Greenbacks: Who Will Scour the Books?

      +++ Still Available for Inspection: Public Records Status: Legal Papers for the San Lorenzo Park Injunction: https://cityofsantacruz.sharefile.com/d-se5b96157b88a4d1aafcd23a97e17e0d5

      +++ News from Other Cities: San Jose, Sausalito, Marysville 

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Bring Your Own Cool Drinks!  Predicted weather outside–mid-80’s, but it may feel hotter.

COMING UP FAST: THE JUNE 29TH FEDERAL HEARING THAT MAY SPELL THE END OF THE INJUNCTION PROTECTING THE BENCHLANDS

LISTEN TO THE MAY 13TH  HEARING: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/Final%20Homeless%20Union%20in%20Court%205-13-21.mp3

HUFF meets at its new where the people are spot 11 AM 6-10 at the benches between the Courthouse & the Benchlands

Agenda Prospects  for Tomorrow’s  Thursday (6-10) Meeting-
+++ Moving to the Benchlands–Organizing for Response to the City’s post-COVID response dispersing the Benchlands Encampment

 +++ Additional Meetings: Jeremy Leonard holds his weekly Benchlands meeting Thursday 6-10 5 PM under the Footbridge Union of the Homeless and the Benchlands Council meets Friday 6-11 5 PM under the Footbridge.

+++ Passing the Buck and Lowering the Boom: Shitty Council Passes the New Camping Ban

+++ Tasty Talk from the Berkeley People’s Kitchen: Thursday 6-10 after 6 PM: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%206-10-21.mp3

+++ RV reform in Oakland and elsewhere; Novato Sweeps & Marin County Organizing

+++ Demanding Real Progress:  Restoring the Call for the Desire Quintero Homeless Union Demands of Fall 2019

+++ Possible Sweep Defenses When the Cops Come Calling +++ Mustering Past Evidence of Shelter Denial and the Susie O’Hara’s False Narrative

+++ Pajaro Valley Shout-Out–the Word from Watsonville

+++ Salinas Update–the Situation in Sherwood Park and on the Salinas City Council

+++ The Eric Price Claim Rejection and Lawsuit; More Homeless Union harassment

+++ Still Pending:  Coastal Commission Check-In and Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

+++ Latest Local Laura’s Law (aka “Needles on Wheels”) Update

+++ Still Awaiting Audit: Gov Gruesome’s Greenbacks:  More Cash for the Povertycrats?

      +++ Still Available for Inspection: Public Records Status: Legal Papers for the San Lorenzo Park Injunction: https://cityofsantacruz.sharefile.com/d-se5b96157b88a4d1aafcd23a97e17e0d5

      +++ News from Other Cities: San Jose, Sausalito, Marysville 

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

COMING UP FAST: THE JUNE 29TH FEDERAL HEARING THAT MAY SPELL THE END OF THE INJUNCTION PROTECTING THE BENCHLANDS

LISTEN TO THE MAY 13TH  HEARING: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/Final%20Homeless%20Union%20in%20Court%205-13-21.mp3

HUFF meets still outdoors 11 AM at the Sub Rosa Cafe Courtyard next to the Bike Church
Agenda Prospects  for Tomorrow’s  Thursday (6-3) Meeting
       +++ Benchlands Update: Homeless Union Expanding–McHenry’s Report https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%206-03-21.mp3
      +++ Inviting the “outs’ In: Next HUFF meeting 6-10 in the Benchlands?
      +++ Next Shitty Council Meeting 6-8–More Rumors of War Against the Poor
      +++ RV reform in Oakland and elsewhere; Novato Sweeps & Marin County Organizing
      +++ Kayla Kumar’s Facebook Analysis of the “moderate” CSSO: https://www.facebook.com/KaylaKumarSC/photos/pcb.289620236140944/289619919474309
      +++ Demanding Real Progress:  Restoring the Call for the Desire Quintero Homeless Union Demands of Fall 2019
      +++ Yellow Tier Summer–What It Means for Folks Outside.  Possible Sweep Defenses  Evidence of Shelter Denial
      +++ Pajaro Valley Shout-Out–the Word from Watsonville
      +++ Salinas Sherwood Park Sweep Report
      +++ Other Encampment Updates–Any News
      +++ Still Pending:  Coastal Commission Check-In and Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

      +++ Latest Local Laura’s Law (aka “Needles on Wheels”) Update

      +++ Still Awaiting Audit: Gov Gruesome’s Greenbacks:  More Cash for the Povertycrats?

      +++ Still Available for Inspection: Public Records Status: Legal Papers for the San Lorenzo Park Injunction: https://cityofsantacruz.sharefile.com/d-se5b96157b88a4d1aafcd23a97e17e0d5

      +++ News from Other Cities: San Jose, Sausalito, Marysville 

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Consumables: coffee and choc cake (!)   Predicted weather in the Sub Rosa Courtyard: Not Frosty, but Not too Warm Either

      Possible Extra: Rumored Massage Mistress to Attend

COMING UP FAST: THE JUNE 29TH FEDERAL HEARING THAT MAY SPELL THE END OF THE INJUNCTION PROTECTING THE BENCHLANDS

LISTEN TO THE MAY 13TH  HEARING: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/Final%20Homeless%20Union%20in%20Court%205-13-21.mp3

HUFF meets in the sunshine11 AM at the Sub Rosa Cafe Courtyard next to the Bike Church
Agenda Prospects  for Tomorrow’s  Thursday (5-27) Meeting
       +++ Benchlands Update: New Communities Developing
      +++ A Buried SCPD Police Abuse Report?  Case of Brian Quirolo
      +++ Abbreviated Shitty Council Update–CSSO (“TOLO”) Law Postponed to June 7th–Why?  Any Stupidviper News?
      +++ Lee Butler’s Latest Broadside: Summer Slamdown on Refugees
      +++ Kayla Kumar’s Facebook Analysis of the “moderate” CSSO: https://www.facebook.com/KaylaKumarSC/photos/pcb.289620236140944/289619919474309
      +++ Yellow Tier Summer–What It Means for Folks Outside.  Possible Sweep Defenses  Evidence of Shelter Denial
      +++ Still An Option–Moving the Meeting to the Benchlands Next Thursday?
      +++ Pajaro Valley Shout-Out–the Word from Watsonville
      +++ Latest SC Homeless Union News (?) Update
      +++ Salinas Sherwood Park Sweep Report
      +++ Camp Paradise Agreement Camp & Harvey West Removal?
      +++ Still Pending:  Coastal Commission Check-In and Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

      +++ Latest Local Laura’s Law (aka “Needles on Wheels”) Update

      +++ Gov Gruesome’s Greenbacks:  More Cash for the Povertycrats?

      +++ Public Records Status: Legal Papers for the San Lorenzo Park Injunction: https://cityofsantacruz.sharefile.com/d-se5b96157b88a4d1aafcd23a97e17e0d5

      +++ News from Other Cities: San Jose, Sausalito, Marysville 

      +++ Harassment Highlights Against Homeless Activists: Dreadeye Reports Selective Citation

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Consumables: coffee and cupcakes (!)   Predicted weather in the Sub Rosa Courtyard:  Sunny but Cool-Dress Warmly.

      Possible Extra: Rumored Massage Mistress to Attend

COMING UP FAST: THE JUNE 29TH FEDERAL HEARING THAT MAY SPELL THE END OF THE INJUNCTION PROTECTING THE BENCHLANDS

THE MAY 13TH  HEARING: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/Final%20Homeless%20Union%20in%20Court%205-13-21.mp3

HUFF is back to its regular meeting time and place–11 AM at the Sub Rosa Cafe Courtyard
Agenda Prospects  for Tomorrow’s  (5-20) Meeting

       +++ Badtimes in the Benchlands?  Rumors of Crowding and Sweeps.

      +++ Upcoming new CSSO Law at Shitty Council Next Tuesday 2nd Reading of the Camping Standards and Services Ordinance

      +++ Kayla Kumar’s Facebook Analysis of the “moderate” CSSO: https://www.facebook.com/KaylaKumarSC/photos/pcb.289620236140944/289619919474309

      +++ Where Did They Go?  Demolition Derby at Hiway 1 and Hiway 9

      +++ Yellow Tier Summer–What It Means for Folks Outside.       +++ Next Week–Moving the Meeting to the Benchlands?

      +++ AttorneyQuest–Lawseeker Laura in Search of a City-Wide Injunction
      +++ Latest SC Homeless Union News (?) Update

      +++ Susie O’Hara Sell Out?   Harvey West Agreement Camp Crammed Into the Benchlands?

      +++ Latest on the Camp Paradise Agreement Camp

      +++ Still Pending:  Coastal Commission Check-In and Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

      +++ Latest Local Laura’s Law (aka “Needles on Wheels”) Update

      +++ Gov Gruesome’s Greenbacks:  More Cash for the Povertycrats?

      +++ Public Records Status: All Too Quiet

      +++ News from Other Cities: Salinas, San Jose, Sausalito…  

      +++ Harassment Highlights Against Homeless Activists

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Likely coffee and crunchables.   Predicted weather in the Sub Rosa Courtyard:  Sunny but Cool-Dress Warmly.

 DOWNLOAD THE SAN LORENZO PARK INJUNCTION STATUS HEARING: 

DUE TO THE SCHEDULED ZOOM COURT HEARING ON THE SAN LORENZO BENCHLANDS INJUNCTION, HUFF WILL MEET HALF AN HOUR LATER AT 11:30 AM.

HEAR OR VIEW THE INJUNCTION STATUS HEARING:  https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/van-keulen-susan-svk/


Agenda Prospects  for Tomorrow’s  (5-6) Meeting
+++ Outcome and Issues from the Court Injunction Hearing Earlier      

+++ New TOLO Terror in the shape of the Camping Standards and Services Ordinance Passed at City Council

+++ Encampment Reports: San Lorenzo Benchlands Highway 1/9 Demolition

 +++ Latest SC Homeless Union Update News

 +++ Likely Overcrowding in the Benchlands with the Rumored Moving of Harvey West Agreement Camp

 +++ Coastal Commission Check-In and Monitoring Illegal “Parking Limitation” Sign Placements Against Vehicular Residents

 +++ Local Laura’s Law (aka “Needles on Wheels”) Working Group –Sending a Sharp Message to the Supes

+++ Updates Wanted on the Felker St. & the Pogonip

      +++ City Council and Supes Reports–If Anyone Attended

      +++ Public Records Replies and Silences

      +++ News from Other Cities

      +++ New Street Spirits and Street Sheets still available at the meeting !   

      +++ Still Up…  Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Shows on the HUFF website–http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html /

      Likely coffee and crunchables.   Predicted weather in the Sub Rosa Courtyard:  Cloudy and Cool–Be Prepared to Bundle Up.