I put together a 10 minute video (this is the link to download it!) starting at the town clock and ending at the Louden Nelson Center. The following images are stills pulled from the video.

Shortly after taking office in 1992, Pres. Clinton issued an Executive Order known as Presidential Decision Directive-25 [PDD-25]. allowing an exception to the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 18USC Sec.1385, PL86-70, Sec. 17[d]. which makes it illegal for military and law enforcement to exercise jointly.

The directive allows an exception for Joint Special Operations Command and it's subordinates.

Although the directive was focused on possible use internationally in peacekeeping and drug interdiction efforts, a loose interpretation can enable a military takeover of your city - using "all the latest tools".

Danny Schechter of mediachannel.org asks whether this year's inaugural protests will be covered. 4 years ago, they were very thoroughly covered by the media everywhere but in the US. And this year, the Forces of Doom believe they have a mandate for further oppression. Danny's interview with FBI special agent James W. Rice doesn't auger well for the those who prize the Bill of Rights.

Community members celebrated the legacy and lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a rally, march, and circle. Photos from today's event follow.

Urgent Execution Alert!
Donald Jay Beardslee, a California death row inmate, has been given an execution date of January 19, 2005 at 12:01am. Death Penalty opponents in Santa Cruz, will meet at Town Clock for a vigil on Tuesday, January 18th, 8PM to Midnight.