Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Sunday December 10, 2023 show features interviews with Hurricaine Helga & Backstory Brent…plus a Flashback to October 10, 1994 when the FCC seized Free Radio’s equipment and more

The Sunday December 10, 2023 show features:

  • “Hurricane” Helga Neibel on the recent raids along the levee path in Santa Cruz and elsewhere
  • Helga on her own experiences in post-WWII Germany as a child and how she came to be a homeless activist
  • https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/sf-supervisors-ceasefire-18535295.php: Hundreds pack S.F. City hall as supervisor introduces resolution calling for case-fire in Israel-Hamas war
  • “Backstory” Brent Adams: Lessons from his decade-long work providing services with the Warming Center and Footbridge Services
  • “The Brave and the Free” and others protest the ACLU award to Gail Newel.
  • Voices from the weekly Saturday 10 am-noon protest at Ocean and Water Sts. demanding an end to the Israeli bombing of Gaza.

The Flashback to October 10, 1994 includes: 

  • “Visionsong” Valerie at the Copwatch table and other describing heavy police response to a “spitting on the sidewalk” incident.
  • Federal marshals bust Free Radio Santa Cruz [FRSC] with comments from Ray Greuenich, Joe Williams, V-Man, Roxanne Acquistepache, Mark Primack, Brian Murphy, Skidmark Bob, Uncle Dennis, Becky Johnson, Valerie Christy, Lisa Braun, and Tim Rinker.
  • Sheryl Koel, Supervisor of the FCC raid, fields angry questions; Mayor Scott Kennedy expresses support for FRSC; further comments by John Thielking, Augusto Sandino, Chris Krohn, and others.
  • Capitola call:  Diss-ing the Deaf-to-Compassion Deputy down on dumpster-diving.
  • Anderson Valley Anderson  columnist Fred Gardner on Defending Marijuana Safety and Access in the face of arrests in D.C.
  • Commentary by Bathrobespierre on Ryan Coonerty’s refusal to come on the air; Nader, and other incidentals.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Thursday December 7, 2023 show is a Flashback to July 29, 2004 featuring singer and activist Joe Williams, many a street interview from SAFE (Society for Artistic Freedom of Expression)and more.

The December 7, 2023 show is a Flashback to July 29, 2004 including:

  • Occasional tunes from Visionsong Valerie C
  • [7-3-04] Pac Ave interviews: Phoenix the Harpist on harassment of CD sellers, Joe Williams on “Move Along” Threats, sign seizures, & U.S. troops in Iraq
  • NYPD Officer Eduardo De La Cruz suspended for refusing to arrest a homeless man
  • More street interviews from Miriam, Gustavo, Shrayah, Christopher Robin during SAFE #26 performance
  • Robert Bruce Hidenberg’s ticketing while sleeping at 24-hour fitness in his car though a member
  • Looney Balloony on being recently assaulted by teenage trollbusters
  • Damien, Nicole, Aubrey, on the street: threats of ticketing for spitting
  • Francis reporting on S.C. Shitty Councils beheading of Clearview Court and De Anza mobile home parks

Brave chilly wet weather to talk back–HUFF meets again today Thursday December 7th at Sub Rosa Cafe next to the Bike Church at 703 Pacific

HUFF Agenda Prospects 12-07-23      

  ++++  Priorities, Placeholder Run-through & Hand-Outs    

  ++++  Hand-outs: Next new Street Sheet in hard copy mid-Dec  go on line to www.streetsheet.org after 12-15    

  ++++  Passarounds: TBA 

  ++++  Follow-Up on HUFF Notes:1 day a year pet care and more! 

  ++++  HUFF Notes & Announcements:TBA  

  ++++  As ever…Street reports; Beach, Parking Lots, Pogonip, Library, Levee 

  ++++  Homeless Housing Now Memorial:  Thursday December 21 10 AM Civic
  ++++  Protest Targets for Winter Shelter/Stop the Sweeps:  UN Human Rights DaySunday Dec 10th ….Tuesday last City Council meeting Dec 12th…City Mangler’s office…Police Station…Coastal Commission…OVO Connection 

  ++++  City Council likely vote on Automatic License Plate Scanners 

  ++++  Local ACLU awards December 9th 1-4 PM RCNV 612 Ocean for Reggie Meisler, Gail Newell, and Stan/Carli Stevens  Anti-police militarization speakers; John Lindsay-Poland https://santacruzcommunitycalendar.org/CAL/R31693/ 

  ++++  Local Legislative Antics—Report from those who went or watched 

  ++++  Cooper Camp Destruction Last Monday: Eviction Notices Cites MC 6.36 

  ++++  Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project 10-noon  except M,Tu, W, F at UN HQ with blue banner in window at 903 Pacific Ave.  Civil Grand Jury    

 ++++   Landlord Tally of Rents vs. Costs: Notes from Darius  

  ++++  Alicia Kuhl: OVO update/support for possible protests as well as point-in-time count outcome; Kuhl’s concerns. 

  ++++  Local Anti-War Action:  Info?  Ocean & Water St. Saturday picketing (?) 

  ++++  Pet vaccinations, microchips, supplies: Fri Dec 15 10 AM-2 PM Parking Lot across from 115 Coral St. 


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Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Sunday December 3, 2023 show features local politco and activist Steve Pleich on the Civil Grand Jury and more…plus a Flashback to April 25, 2004 with many call-in’s, Tad from Arcata, Grandma Murphy from Santa Ana and more.

The current events section of the Sunday December 3, 2023 show (File 1 in the archives) includes:

The Flashback to April 25, 2004 includes:

  • Grandma Lee Murphy from Santa Anna, CA  on Housing Discrimination
  • Escalating war in Iraq: Report from Peace Between Peoples Mediators there
  • Organizer Fred Geiger on Clearview Court, Rent Control, and Santa Cruzans for Responsible Planning opposition to Home Depot development, challenged by Paul Marcelin Sampson
  • Homeless marksman Tad from Arcata, CA on repression of food distribution in city parks tadspeace@yahoo.com 
  • Activist James Nay on being attacked by sheriffs in Felton Faire
  • Ray the Hairdresser’s account of hyperactive CSO officer Pam Bachtel
  • Call-in’s: Neal from anti-war Capitola 13, poet Christopher Robin on Bill of Rights Defense Committee, and more
  • Jim of Area 420 in San Jose on distribution of marijuana there
  • [2-24-94] Clearview Court resident at City Council Maxima Sanchez breaks down in tears

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Thursday November 30, 2023 show is a Flashback to May 15, 2003 featuring a soft interview with then-Sheriff Mark Tracy; the City’s (non) response to Bush II’s brutal war on the Iraqi people, and more

The November 30, 2023 show is a Flashback to May 15, 2003.  It includes:

  • [Musical interludes with the Jus’ Kiddin’ Santa Cruz street-banned band]
  • Jeffrey Gale joins Bathrobespierre as co-host
  • Gale interviews then-Sheriff Mark Tracy questioning his policy around sex offenders, bed space for drug and alcohol rehab, and more
  • Bathrobespierre questions Tracy on preferential treatment given to medical marijuana provider WAMM to the detriment of the majority of medical marijuana users as well as the proposed ID cards for medical marijuana legal immunity
  • Critique of the B interview
  • City Council’s latest show meeting—inadequate movement on ADU’s and denouncing Bush’s Iraqi invasion
  • Discussion of Recent issues:  P & R underling Mia Duckette’s assaulting and jailing  of Beggerbacker Becky for chalking “End the Sleeping Ban”ish slogans on the curb in erasible chalk; New Leaf sidewalk seizure; Pacific Trading Company no-sit railing creation in collusion with SCPD; Mayor Emily Reilly’s token anti-war effort; 
  • Jhond Golder banned from government buildings in pursuit of public records and local court “justice”.

HUFF returns to the fray Thursday November 30th at its usual perch: the Sub Rosa Cafe 703 Pacific Next to the Bike Church 11-1 PM more or less

HUFF Agenda Prospects 11-30-23      

  ++++  Priorities, Placeholder Run-through & Hand-Outs    

  ++++  Hand-outs: Agendas, Documentation Sweep Sheets, Next new Street Sheet in hard copy mid-Dec  go on line to www.streetsheet.org after 12-1 & 12-15    

  ++++  Passarounds: TBA 

  ++++  HUFF Notes & Announcements:TBA  

  ++++  As ever…Street reports; Beach, Parking Lots, Pogonip, Library, Levee 

  ++++  City Council report of Automatic License Plate Scanners 

Running Bread and Roses and those eating their meals off the Levee 

  ++++  Strategies for dealing with December 4th Initiation of Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (OVO) enforcement;  

 ++++  Local ACLU awards December 9th 1-4 PM RCNV 612 Ocean for Reggie Meisler, Gail Newell, and Stan/Carli Stevens  Anti-police militarization speakers; John Lindsay-Poland https://santacruzcommunitycalendar.org/CAL/R31693/ 

  ++++  Local Legislative Antics—Report from those who went or watched 

  ++++  Cooper Camp Destruction Last Monday: Eviction Notices Cites MC 6.36 

  ++++  Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project 10-noon  except M,Tu, W, F at UN HQ with blue banner in window at 903 Pacific Ave.?    

 ++++   Landlord Tally of Rents vs. Costs: Notes from Darius  

  ++++  Lawsuit Updates: TBA      

  ++++  Phone Contacts:  Helga call 

  ++++  Anti-War Support: Richmond, Oakland, Santa Cruz? 

  ++++  San Rafael Protective Injunction Update (somewhat dated): https://dockets.justia.com/docket/california/candce/3:2023cv04085/416800 

https://pacificsun.com/federal-judge-limits-san-rafael-homeless-camping-ordinance/

  ++++  Earlier Homeless Injunctions/Settlements:  

https://pacificsun.com/novato-settlement-agreement/  (2022) 

https://pacificsun.com/sausalito-fecal-contamination/ (2021) 

https://www.ksro.com/2021/11/05/petaluma-homeless-encampment-will-remain-through-november/

  ++++  Chico Anti-Homeless Law to go Into Effect https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/chico-city-enforces-anti-camping-ordinance-issues-7-day-notice-monday/ar-AA1kDWUL 

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The Sunday November 26, 2023 show features Cooper’s cry for help on tomorrow’s police demolition of their campsite community, Keith McHenry on City Council’s License Reader Vote, + Flashback to May 30, 1999

The Sunday November 26,2023 show includes:

  • Katzenjammer Keith McHenry on the upcoming City Council’s slamdunk vote on “terrorist preventing” Automatic License Plate Readers and dark doings around the city and state
  • Lunchserver Leo discusses his history with Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs
  • “Cage Me Not” Cooper on the preliminary steps taken before the looming demolition of her Community Survival Camp in the Pogonip
  • Master Cartoonist Mike Quinn: Complaints from his Cafe Seat
  • “Ceasefire in Gaza NOW!” speakers in Abbott’s Square 11-24 including “Anomaly”, Gage, Elam, Polesmi, and Aron (names approximate)
  • A former Santa Cruzan in San Francisco law student’s experience with his first arrest
  • Vets Line Voices (at the Thanksgiving Chowdown):  Eric S., Toughtimes Thomas, Sasha, Juanito, Dreamcatcher, and Timmy B
  • Cooper’s Update and Call for Support to witness and resist the 11-27 police destruction of Camp Cooper

The Flashback to May 30, 1999 includes:  

  •  Kosovo call-out by Bathrobespierre for local response criticizing local Democratic party hacks
  •  Tracy D’Angelo’s report from the mini-protest in Laurel Park against the Kosovo bombing, freeing Mumia, freeing Steve Argue, and more
  •  Councilmember Tim Fitzmaurice on the City Council’s anti-war resolution being a good step in spite of failure to consider the historical   background.
  •  Fitzmaurice on Rep Sam Farr’s position and history on the Kosovo bombings
  •  Bathrobespierre on Fitzmaurice’s bad position on the sleeping ban, violence against the homeless, and city council procedure.
  •  Activist Lou Rice in-studio guest on the objectives of his homeless fast including a water fountain & better food at the Homeless Services  Center and his conversation with Executive Director Ken Cole.
  • Biotic Bakers Brigade—which pied S.F. Mayor Willie Brown for his mistreatment of the homeless.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Thursday November 23, 2023 show is a Flashback to June 10, 1999 featuring a long interview with then-Councilmember Mike Rotkin discussing police inaction around homeless beatings and use of the Sleeping Ban

The November 23, 2023 show is a Flashback to June 10, 1999 including: 

  • Oakland City Council rejects loitering law [East Bay Express 4-23-99]
  • Fort Lauderdale may ban begging after 11th Circuit Court decision
  • Philadelphia ACLU and police settle homeless lawsuit on begging.
  • City Councilmember Mike Rotkin, in-studio guest,  grilled on the beating of local Ray Stitts, homeless guy.
  • Norse proposes Rotkin take immediate action with repeal of Sleeping Ban as an immediate safety measure or emergency safety zones indoors or outdoors; Rotkin won’t act himself but says “bring me proposals”.
  • Callers include Becky Johnson, Bernard Klitzner, “Merlin”, and others.
  • Dispute on popularity of changing the Sleeping Ban; Rotkin’s door-to-door experience

N O H U F F M E E T I N G A T SUB ROSA TODAY. Instead some of us will be tabling in front of the Vets Hall at 846 Front St. from 11 AM to noon. Spread the Word, then Chow Down for National Turkey Slaughter Day

Flyers to be distributed at the Vets Hall Today                                                                                                                

  War is a homeless issue 

Billions wasted on Ukraine & Israel 

Millions of refugees created by the War 

++ In Santa Cruz, most outside face police seizure of survival shelter, protective gear, and precious possessions as well as dispersal of their own supportive communities. 

++ “Shelters” are temporary, restrictive, inadequate, & lead back to the street

++  For the overwhelming majority, the “pathway to housing” is a fund-raising myth

++  The new Sleeping Ban (MC 6.36) is now used to destroy community homeless encampments wherever refugees set up tents for necessary life-sustaining activities. 

++  Stop creating more refugees at home & abroad with forced relocation & demolition 

++ Auto License readers to join whack-a-mole police “tools” in 11-28 Council vote. 

++  Clients report vulnerable residents dumped from shelters to fit police priorities. 

END THE SLEEPING BAN                                                                                           Flyer by Norse of  HUFF (Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom) 831-423-4833 www.huffsantacruz.org 309 Cedar PMB #14B  S.C. 11-23-22

No Gaza Tactics in Santa Cruz 

Stop SCPD Chief Escalante’s Whack-A-Mole Polices 

NO shelter or storage for hundreds outside. 

++ Mayor “Fast Lane” Keeley drove refugees out into the rain from the Civic and restricted Depot Park Shelter last spring.  Recently Cops repeated “into the rain” orders. 

++ Keeley & City Mangler Huffaker have no walk-in Winter Armory for the coming cold. 

++ Massive funding ($15 million) was diverted to failed and brutal police enforcement. 

++  Roughroad Russell  has already suffered a stroke after being forced to move more than half a dozen times  from City Council/SCPD’s “compassionate” Homeless policies. 

++  Ticketing “Oversized Vehicles” with no shelter begins in early December.  

++  More Pogonip encampments are posted to be destroyed November 27th even though the shelter and storage requirements of City law (MC 6.36) have not been met. 

++ Demand City Council divest from Israeli genocide & local camp-demolition. 

SIGN UP TO PROTEST & RESIST THE NEW CRACKDOWN

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Sunday November 19, 2023 show highlights a recent interview with Drew Glover, Flashback to 5-16-99 on sit-in’s against Kosovo war, S.C. trollbeating, and more + full 2022 interview with Foundring, banned on you-tube

The November 19, 2023 show includes:  

  • [11-6-23] Interview with former Santa Cruz City Councilman and activist Drew Glover on his struggle with a reactionary staff and Council majority.
  • [11-12-23] Danny Cooper describing life in the Janus program, the 1220 River outdoor shelter, and on the Santa Cruz streets
  • [11-15-23] Ryan Dieball on street life—losing and reclaiming his bicycle, observing police driving friends out into the rain, and more
  • [11-18-23] Helga reporting on proposed eviction of Cooper D’Angelo’s camp threatened for November 27th.

The Flashback to May 16, 1999 includes: 

  • Puck reports on police ignoring sidewalk camping for the Star Wars theater line
  • “Dead On” David Silva’s push for Immediate Safety Zones given the recent brutal attacks on homeless folks
  • Beach Flats resident Phil Baer on Mayor Beiers plan to bulldoze housing for the Dolphin-Lee project
  • Rev. John L. Phillips from the Metropolitan Community Church speaking out against the bombing of Kosovo
  • C.J. Stock’s account of the “trollbuster” beating of Joe Barker
  • Willow Symonds on the occupation of Sam Farr’s office against the Kosovo war featuring testimony from Phil Baer, Steve Argue, Jim Cosner, and others.

Special 2 ½ hour Interview: Dissident Mama scrutinizes Kylan de Gatelli (aka Foundring), Santa Cruz jazz pianist and satirical singer, banned from you-tube for “misinformation” on COVID and savage criticism of political officials (at https://odysee.com/@DissidentMama:a/foundring:9)