Demolition/Deportation Date of 9-13 Announced at Benchlands: HUFF meets 10:45 AM at the Sub Rosa Courtyard Thursday 9-8-2022 next to the Bike Church to raise awareness, consider options

Slug down some coffee and plod through the (tentative) agenda:

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (9-8-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting        

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)      

      +++  Pass-Arounds:  TBA  

      +++  Announcements: Benchlands Resistance Meeting  near fenced off area near Water St. close to the second stairway down. 3 PM Fri 9-9 

      +++  Old Business  TBA  

      +++  Street Reports: you bring ‘em, we record ‘em.        

      +++  People’s Park Update:  Badnews Backhoe Wrapped Up For Redelivery to UCB—details at  www.peoplespark.org  .    

      +++  Report from FNB/Union last Friday meeting 9-1 in the Benchlands;  new meetings Fridays 3 p.m. in the Benchlands.  

      +++  Alternatives to Eviction: Brainstorming on Coalition Building and Community Organizing for Benchlands Support before September 13th deadline. 

      +++  Broader Tactics to Fight Blueshirt Bullying:    Role Playing, Documenting, & Solidarity Phoning to Fight “Trespass”  Enforcement  

      +++  Upcoming S.C. Shitty Council meeting  9-13: Agenda Unknown    

      +++  More Documents from City Coffers likely to be posted soon on indybay.org/santacruz:  Updated SCPD roster;  Coastal Commission quagmire: 100 Documents need poring over…Help!   

      +++  McHenry’s Merry Madness–Possible Phone Update  

      +++  https://www.kqed.org/news/11924117/governors-care-court-plan-passes-assembly-clearing-way-to-become-law  CARE –Crushing Court Plan SB1338 passed:   

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections; Carvalho update.  

        +++  Keeping Tabs on the Nastier NIMBYs:  https://www.facebook.com/Santa-Cruz-CA-Keepin-It-Real-2162553480648277/  

        +++  Julie’s Justice: Latest Postings from Julie Schaul.  

        +++  Catholic Worker Bread & Roses  Thurs 9 AM Benchlands Food n Coffee;   

              September issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet have arrived ! 

HUFF meeting focusing on Benchlands Defense 10:45 AM at the Sub Rosa Courtyard Thursday 9-1-2022 next to the Bike Church

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (9-1-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting       

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)     

      +++  Pass-Arounds:  TBA 

      +++  Announcements: Benchlands Meeting at Troy’s Tent in the Water St. entrance to the Benchlands    9-2 Friday 3 p.m.

      +++  Old Business  

      +++  Street Reports        

      +++  People’s Park Update:  Keep posted at www.peoplespark.org  .   

      +++  Report from FNB/Union last Monday meeting 8-29  at RCNV: new meetings being held Fridays 3 p.m. in the Benchlands.

      +++  Curbhugger Chris/Commander X’s Video of 8-22 Benchlands Resistance Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LHjgeBllUVT5JdE9t78zQ  Last (8-29) meeting may be posted shortly.

      +++  Rumors of Residence-Wrecking–Will the Evictions Begin at the Water Street Entrance to the Benchlands?

      +++  Broader Tactics to Fight Blueshirt Bullying:    Role Playing, Documenting, & Solidarity Phoning to Fight CSSO Enforcement

      +++  Missed the 8-23 Shitty Council meeting?   Check in on critical and caustic commentary on the 8-25 FRSC discussion at  https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%208-18-22.mp3      

      +++  Still searching Document Deciphering–100 Documents from the Local Coastal Commission: Help!  

      +++  McHenry’s Merry Madness–Possible Phone Update 

      +++  Homeless Point-in-Time Count–Parsing the Propaganda, Perhaps 

      +++  Seeking a Status Report on the CARE (crushing) Court Plan SB1338 at

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjAKRuiw0LxLsE3rDyQrMMVWq6hrZPiJuG8DbGzmbQw/edit

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections; Carvalho update. 

        +++  Privilege, Paranoia, Prejudice, and even Info:  https://www.facebook.com/Santa-Cruz-CA-Keepin-It-Real-2162553480648277/ 

        +++  Julie’s Justice: Latest Postings from Julie Schaul. 

        +++  Catholic Worker Bread & Roses  Thurs 9 AM Benchlands Food n Coffee;  

September issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet will likely be available after September 5th; still issues from August available at the 9-1 meeting. 

In sun or shade, it’s HUFF time 10:45 AM at the Sub Rosa Courtyard Thursday 8-25-2022 next to the Bike Church. Consume coffee and chatter

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (8-25-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting       

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)     

      +++  Pass-Arounds:  TBA 

      +++  Announcements: Mime Troupe, Empty House Tax Rally,  Benchlands Meeting (see lower on agenda) 

      +++  Old Business,   

      +++  Street Reports        

      +++  People’s Park Update:  Keep posted at www.peoplespark.org  .   

      +++  Report from FNB/Union Monday meeting 8-22  at RCNV and next week’s upcoming one at 8-29. 

      +++  Curbhugger Chris/Commander X’s Video of 8-22 Benchlands Resistance Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LHjgeBllUVT5JdE9t78zQ 

      +++  Fences Around the Duck Pond and Upper San Lorenzo; Benchlands Resistance Update 

      +++  Brainstorming to stop Huffaker’s “Phased” Evictions:   Role Playing, Documenting, & Solidarity Phoning to Fight CSSO Enforcement 

      +++  Upcoming Political Palaver and Soapboxing opportunity: Democratic Women’s Club 10 AM meeting Saturday 8-27 SCPD Bldg. 

      +++  Mingle with the Liberals: Tabbycat Yes on N Canvassing 5:30 PM Sunday 8-28 1101 Cedar St. 

      +++  Missed the 8-23 Shitty Council meeting?   Check in on critical and caustic commentary on the 8-25 FRSC discussion at  https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%208-18-22.mp3      

      +++  Still searching Document Deciphering–100 Documents from the Local Coastal Commission: Help!  

      +++  McHenry’s Merry Madness–Possible Phone Update 

      +++  Homeless Point-in-Time Count–Parsing the Propaganda, Perhaps 

      +++  CARE court crapola: Fighting SB1338 at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjAKRuiw0LxLsE3rDyQrMMVWq6hrZPiJuG8DbGzmbQw/edit 

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any) Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections; Carvalho update. 

        +++  Privilege, Paranoia, Prejudice, and even Info:  https://www.facebook.com/Santa-Cruz-CA-Keepin-It-Real-2162553480648277/ 

        +++  Julie’s Justice: Latest Postings from Julie Schaul. 

        +++  Catholic Worker Bread & Roses  Thurs 9 AM Benchlands Food n Coffee;  

September issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet will likely be available next week; probably still issues from August available at the meeting. 

HUFF talking Benchlands fences and resistance, anti-CARE courts, and police/goonsquad problems Weather cool. Meeting outside 10:45 a.m. at the Sub Rosa Courtyard

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (8-18-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting     

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)    

      +++  Pass-Arounds, Announcements, Old Business,  Street Reports      

      +++  People’s Park Update:  Keep posted at www.peoplespark.org  . 

      +++  Report from FNB/Union Monday meeting 8-15  at RCNV and next week’s upcoming one at 8-22.

      +++  Curbhugger Chris/Commander X’s Video of 8-15 Benchlands Resistance Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LHjgeBllUVT5JdE9t78zQ

      +++  Fences Around the Duck Pond and Upper San Lorenzo; Benchlands Resistance Update

      +++  Parks Boss Tenttrasher Tony Elliot briefs his enablers on the Benchlands Evictions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plwwKnKE7T4

      +++  Brainstorming to stop Huffaker’s “Phased” Evictions:   Role Playing, Documenting, & Solidarity Phoning to Fight CSSO Enforcement

      +++  Police pressure on the Benchlands–FNB ticketed for food delivery

      +++  Shitty Council’s 8-23 meeting coming up; Agenda to be posted 8-19; in person/zoomed meeting…quarterly homeless report.

      +++  Dilemma of Coalition in the Face of Goonsquad Tactics: Looking for Answers

      +++  Still searching Document Deciphering–100 Documents from the Local Coastal Commission: Help!

      +++  Reggie’s Ruminations and McHenry’s Mumblings–Possible Phone Updates

      +++  Homeless Point-in-Time Count–Parsing the Propaganda

      +++  CARE court crapola: Fighting SB1338 at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjAKRuiw0LxLsE3rDyQrMMVWq6hrZPiJuG8DbGzmbQw/edit

      +++  “Safe Parking” Updates from Kevin, & Monica–Still seeking volunteers.

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections; Corvalho update.
      +++  Background and History of Santa Rosa’s Joe Rodota Trail Encampments “Relocations”
      +++  Possible Updates from Sacramento, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, Santa Barbara, Fresno, et. al.          
      +++  Saturday 8-20  1 PM Harvey West Park–Empty Home Tax Rally;  2 PM Louden Nelson Free Mime Troupe Performance 
        +++  Privilege, Paranoia, Prejudice, and even Info:  https://www.facebook.com/Santa-Cruz-CA-Keepin-It-Real-2162553480648277/
        +++  Julie’s Justice: Latest Postings from Julie Schaul.

August issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet NOW available–both at the meeting and at 903 Pacific (UN Association HQ) when it’s open

HUFF looking for Benchlands-Berkeley Connections Weather sunny but possibly cloudy. Meet at 10:45 a.m. at the Sub Rosa Courtyard

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (8-11-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting     

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)    

      +++  Pass-Arounds, Announcements, Old Business,  Street Reports      

      +++  People’s Park Update:  Possible reports tonight (8-11)  on FRSC at freakradio.org 

      +++  Report from FNB/Union Monday meeting at RCNB and next week’s upcoming one.

      +++  Shitty Council’s First August meeting: the City Mangler’s Report

      +++  Help Decipher the Documents–the Coastal Commission staff has forwarded over 100 documents: Help!

      +++  Reggie’s Ruminations and McHenry’s Mumblings–Possible Phone Updates

      +++  Homeless Point-in-Time Count–Initial Reactions

      +++  Novato Homeless Union Reports Victory: https://www.marinij.com/2022/07/27/novato-homeless-reach-settlement-on-anti-camping-rules/

      +++  Berkeley Resistance Halts People’s Park Demolition for now:   https://www.berkeleyside.org/2022/08/03/uc-berkeley-fences-off-peoples-park-begins-construction-process    https://www.peoplespark.org

      +++  “Safe Parking” Updates from Kevin, & Monica–Perhaps Applying for and Using the Program 

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)[CARE courts, Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections]
      +++  Santa Rosa’s Joe Rodota Trail Encampments “relocated” :
      +++  Possible Updates from Sacramento, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, Santa Barbara, Fresno, et. al.          
      +++  Brainstorming to stop Huffaker’s “Phased” Evictions:   Role Playing, Documenting, & Solidarity Phoning to Fight CSSO Enforcement       

August issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet NOW available–both at the meeting and at 903 Pacific (UN Association HQ)

HUFFin Again in the Midst of a Mild Summer: Meet at 10:45 a.m. at the Sub Rosa Courtyard as ever

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (8-4-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting     

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)    

      +++  Pass-Arounds, Announcements, Old Business,  Street Reports       

      +++  Handouts and History Asides  

      +++  Solidarity with People’s Park Demolition Resisters:  Some commentary tonight (8-4)  on FRSC  

      +++  Benchlands Tent Removal; Prospects of More Flyering and Petitioning

      +++  Police Department National Night Out Report: https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/08/01/18851370.php
Some interviews likely on the Thursday night 8-4 Free Radio show at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html

      +++  Collusion or Incompetence?  the Behavior of the Local Coastal Commission Towards Vehicular Residents: Continued Silence

      +++  Reggie Meisler–Holding the Haebe Hasslemasters Accountable Through Public Records: likely tonight at 6 p.m. at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html  (Latest Show–Aug 4)

      +++  Vancouver Tent City Under Pressure:  https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/tent-city-on-east-hastings-to-remain-another-week

      +++  Novato Homeless Union Reports Victory: https://www.marinij.com/2022/07/27/novato-homeless-reach-settlement-on-anti-camping-rules/

      +++  Berkeley Resistance Halts People’s Park Demolition for now: https://www.peoplespark.org/wp/alert-to-save-peoples-park-fences-surveillance-lights-and-police-move-to-close-peoples-park-under-cover-of-darkness/

      +++  Hiroshima Day Anti-War Protest: U.S., NATO, and Russia OUT OF UKRAINE 1 p.m.  Town Clock Aug 6 Saturday

      +++  “Safe Parking” Updates from Kevin, & Monica–Perhaps Applying for and Using the Program

      +++  Food Not Bombs report and phone update    

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)[CARE courts, Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections]


      +++  Santa Rosa’s Joe Rodota Trail Encampments protected by 7-27 Injunction: https://www.ksro.com/2022/07/26/joe-rodota-trail-encampment-allowed-to-stay-for-the-time-being/


      +++  Updates perhaps from Sacramento, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, Santa Barbara, Fresno, et. al.    

      
      +++  Still an Idea: Fighting Back:  Role Playing, Documenting, & Solidarity Phoning to Fight CSSO Enforcement       

      +++  Half-Assed Good Times Story in current issue on the Benchlands

August issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet NOW available–both at the meeting and at 903 Pacific (UN Association HQ)

HUFFing in the shade July 28th Thursday 10:45 AM-1 PM (or so) at 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (7-28-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting     

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)    

      +++  Pass-Arounds, Announcements, Old Business,  Street Reports       

      +++  Handouts and History Asides      

      +++  Report from Benchlands Tabling; Prospects of More Flyering and Petitioning

      +++  Collusion or Incompetence?  the Behavior of the Local Coastal Commission Towards Vehicular Residents

      +++  Reggie Meisler–Holding the Haebe Hasslemasters Accountable Through Public Records

      +++  Returning to the Rhonda Weiss Case…hear its origins at https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%202-10-22.mp3

      +++  “Safe Parking” Updates from Kevin, & Monica–Perhaps Applying for and Using the Program

      +++  Food Not Bombs report and phone update    

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)[CARE courts, Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections]
      +++  Santa Rosa’s Joe Rodota Trail Encampments protected by 7-27 Injunction      

+++  Updates likely from Sacramento, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, Santa Barbara, Fresno, et. al.          
      +++  Still an Option: Fighting Back:  Role Playing, Documenting, and Solidarity Phoning to Fight Camping Ban Enforcement       

      +++  Story and flyers posted in the Serf City Times on fighting survival camp eviction–useful to download and distribute:   https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/07/04/18850863.php 
August issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet likely still available–both at the meeting and at 903 Pacific (UN Association HQ) when it’s open at the first August meeting (Aug 4).

Another cool but temperate HUFFmeet July 21st Thursday 10:45 AM-1 PM (or so) at 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (7-21-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting     

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)    

      +++  Pass-Arounds, Announcements, Old Business,  Street Reports       

      +++  Handouts and History Asides      

      +++  Growing Pressure on the Benchlands Encampment

      +++  Stepping Up Sweeps in San Rafael, CA: https://www.marinij.com/2022/07/17/san-rafael-defeats-lawsuit-over-homeless-camp/ 

      +++  Collusion or Incompetence?  the Behavior of the Local Coastal Commission Towards Vehicular Residents

      +++  Reggie Meisler–Holding the Haebe Hasslemasters Accountable Through Public Records

      +++  Returning to the Rhonda Weiss Case…hear its origins at https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%202-10-22.mp3

      +++  “Safe Parking” Updates from Kevin, Robert, Monica–Checking Out the On-the-Ground Situation with Megan Bunch

      +++  Flyering the Benchlands in Preparation for the End-of-the-Summer Sweeps

      +++  Food Not Bombs report and phone update    

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)[CARE courts, Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections]

      +++  City Mangler’s Promise to Clear the Benchlands: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%206-16-22.mp3  (10 minutes into the file)  

      +++  Fighting Back:  Role Playing, Documenting, and Solidarity Phoning to Fight Camping Ban Enforcement               +++  Wes White’s Latest:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov8zve28RT8

      +++  Story and flyers posted in the Serf City Times on fighting survival camp eviction:   https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/07/04/18850863.php 
July issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet likely still available–both at the meeting and at 903 Pacific (UN Association HQ) when it’s open.

Continuing cool weather at the HUFFmeet July 14th Thursday 11 AM-1 PM (or so) at 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church


Concerns to Consider for this week’s (7-14-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting     

Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)    

      +++  Pass-Arounds, Announcements, Old Business,  Street Reports       

      +++  Handouts and History Asides      

      +++  Possible Legislative Action:647e, Homeless Bill of Rights, anti-CARE & other “plead guilty” courts 

      +++  Selected Review of Last Shitty Council Meeting’s Cash Expenditures 

      +++  Coastal Staff reverses and opposes rubberstamping OVO: Reggie call 

      +++  Going on line with the Coastal Commission: Instructions for the patient.

      +++  Dealing with Vehicular Harassment as a real issue: alternatives.

      +++  “Safe Parking” Updates from Kevin, Robert 

      +++  Downtown “Stop the Sweeps” Tabling Report Supporting Benchlands & Other Independent Survival Camps 

      +++  OVO Pushback– Sign the Petition: https://www.change.org/p/repeal-the-oversized-vehicle-ordinance    

      +++  Food Not Bombs report and phone update    

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)[CARE courts, Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections] 

      +++  Benchlands and Other Encampment Updates (if any)    

      +++  Benchlands Clearing Declaration by City Manager: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%206-16-22.mp3  (10 minutes into the file)  

      +++  Fighting Back:  Role Playing, Documenting, and Solidarity Phoning to Fight Camping Ban Enforcement        

      +++  Wes White’s video: Seven Years Leading Ourselves HOME with The Salinas/Monterey County & The California Homeless Union  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKzIjyS-tXg 

      +++  Story and flyers posted in the Serf City Times on fighting survival camp eviction:   https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/07/04/18850863.php 
July issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet will be available–both at the meeting and at 903 Pacific (UN Association HQ) when it’s open.

Choose Sunshine or Shade at the HUFFmeet July 7th Thursday 11 AM-1 PM (or so) at 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church

Concerns to Consider for this week’s (7-7-22) Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Meeting     

  Possible Agenda Items (bring your own)   

      +++  Pass-Arounds, Announcements, Old Business,  Street Reports      

      +++  Handouts and History Asides     

      +++  Selected Review of Last Shitty Council Meeting’s Cash Expenditures

      +++  Last Call on the OVO Appeal:  Possible Reggie Meisler Report…Friday Deadline….

      +++  “Safe Parking” Updates 

      +++  Latest Upsurge of Weapons-in-search-of-war in Ukraine

      +++  Downtown “Stop the Sweeps” Tabling Report Supporting Benchlands & Other Independent Survival Camps

      +++  OVO Pushback– Sign the Petition: https://www.change.org/p/repeal-the-oversized-vehicle-ordinance   

      +++  Food Not Bombs report and phone update   

      +++  Mad Power Committee Report (if any)[CARE courts, Conservatorship threats, out-of-county deportation, Reiss protections]

      +++  Benchlands and Other Encampment Updates (if any)   

      +++  Latest July Benchlands Clearing Declaration by City Manager: https://www1.huffsantacruz.org/lost/FRSC%206-16-22.mp3  (10 minutes into the file) 

      +++  Fighting Back:  Role Playing, Documenting, and Solidarity Phoning to Fight Camping Ban Enforcement      

      +++  Wes White’s Video of the Koffee Klatch June 11th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYzQHrUOrJw

      +++  Flyers distributed in the “Stop the Sweeps” Tabling July 3rd:  https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/07/04/18850863.php

July issues of Street Spirit and Street Sheet will be available–both at the meeting and at 903 Pacific (UN Association HQ) when it’s open.