Several hundred people gathered yesterday outside the office of Denice Denton, on Day One of her new job as Chancellor at the University of California Santa Cruz. The Student and Worker Coalition for Justice, an ad-hoc group on campus, organized the rally to highlight, what they say are misguided budget priorities and hiring practices throughout the UC system. FSRN's Vinny Lombardo reports.

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On February 14th (Valentine's Day), the Student & Worker Coalition for Justice, AFSCME Service Workers, CUE Clericals, and other campus unions "welcomed" incoming Chancellor Denise Denton on her first day at UCSC.

Several hundred students and workers marched from McHenry Library to Kerr Hall. At Kerr, the Budget Office was noisily occupied, with the large crowd flowing out onto the upper patio. (12 minute video)

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Valentine's Day Action at UC Santa Cruz protesting: Student Fee Hikes and No Raises for Workers in 2 Years, while UC Executives were paid $2.4 Million and the Chancellor's Partner was Given a $192,000 Job. In attendance were members of the Student & Worker Coalition for Justice, AFSCME Service Workers, CUE Clericals, and other campus unions.

Valentine's Day Action at UC Santa Cruz protesting: Student Fee Hikes and No Raises for Workers in 2 Years, while UC Executives were paid $2.4 Million and the Chancellor's Partner was Given a $192,000 Job. In attendance were members of the Student & Worker Coalition for Justice, AFSCME Service Workers, CUE Clericals, and other campus unions.

(14 Feb, 2005) Santa Cruzans for Responsible Planning (SCRAP) held a press conference this morning at the wharf announcing their petition-drive kick-off. If the group can acquire at least 4,000 valid signatures, the "Coast Hotel" issue will be placed on the ballot for a city-wide vote. Speakers/supporters included at least a half-dozen former SC Mayors.

On February 14, Santa Cruzans for Responsible Planning (SCRAP), a local grassroots organization backed by former Santa Cruz Mayors, held a news conference at the entrance to the Santa Cruz City Wharf. This was the official kickoff for a community-wide referendum campaign to halt the single largest development since UC Santa Cruz.

The proposed development calls for a 270 room hotel, 6-level parking garage and a 23,000 square foot Conference Center.

Opposition to SCRAP's referendum campaign includes the developers (of course!), current employees of the Coast Hotel who would like to have more work in the winter months and SEIU Local 415.

Tonight all night starting at 4pm tune into the 8th Annual Homlessness Marathon broadcast on Free Radio Santa Cruz 101fm www.freakradio.org

(11 Feb, 2005) David Rovics performed Friday night at Centro Aztlan in San Jose for a benefit for the Barrio Defense Committee. The enthusiastic crowd was tapping and clapping and singing along throughout the show.

“You got money for war but can’t feed the poor, say Hell NO! Say Hell NO!�