A lot of people who are here basically, it has been very peaceful so far. We have saw we saw a few police cars right behind the group as they were going, but there wasnt any disruption. We didnt see any incidents involving these protesters and the stores. We do understand right now theyre having a bit of a dance right at the stage area, and then we understand that there are going to be speakers here a little bit later on. But certainly this is one of many protests. We were just down at west oakland bart, where there was another group that was protesting there, about 100 people. So this is something which here theyre saying its going to continue, probably at least for the next hour or so, and they are planning and hoping that they can get their message out to the public. And, jenna, when you say theres going to be speakers there, do you think theyre going to address more about labor here in the united states, or will those speakers be talking more specifically about the war in gaza . We
See the tents that are here that remain all lined up along sproul plaza. Protesters are telling me that they have a committee that has met with campus staff. The students tell me that one of their big demands is that uc review its investments and cut ties with any weapons manufacturers and related military supply industries that are involved with the israeli attacks on gaza. Weve met with all, all sorts of people, chancellor christ, the staff. Im not sure about the positions of each of these people, but like its in progress. Student protesters have been camped out here at sproul plaza, and organizers say earlier today they had a small victory saying they were successful in getting the undergraduate student body to vote for divestment of their student funds from entities involved in israel, though they did not say how much funding that is. I did speak with an expert today in Higher Education funding, and he says this is not the first time student activists have called for divestment. In
Liccardo in the november runoff, but heres the important part. As of last week, San Mateo County is working with the u. S. Postal service and other partners to resolve the status of about 16 ballots that are still in their envelopes. We have not received a response from San Mateo County Elections Officials about the status of those ballots, but with the margins this close, just four votes, it could certainly change the result. The Santa Clara County registrars office, using this as another reminder to voters that every vote counts. In the last election, we had a tie. This election that was a tie. There were a lot of people think that their vote doesnt count, but every single one counts. This is separated by four votes. Now you know what i mean. So even if its like a tiny, tiny part of the entire cast of ballots, it still has a big impact on every single part of the process. So its important for people to make sure they dont just register. They actually go vote to now, this afternoon we
They started the bay areas third encampment on a college campus. Media representatives for the campers say the encampment will send a clear message to School Administrators, mainly the divestment. What were concerned about is the divestment on the behalf of the California State University system from the Israeli Military alumni returning to the campus say theyre encouraged to see students fighting for what they believe in. When i was on campus here, our movements were much smaller. And so seeing this huge here, i think its really reassuring for the newly formed faculty for justice in palestine joined this latest protest. Theyre calling on the university to refrain from calling Law Enforcement to the campus, refrain from any academic retaliation against students who are protesting and for the administration to respect the students right to protest. Our role here as faculty is to uplift and amplify what our students are trying to get through, not just on this campus, but across the Unite
With a sharpie, and she was writing, and i wasnt sure if she was part of the team or i didnt know she destroyed it. You know, without any hesitation. In broad daylight, gosar says the incidents have been reported to police. Meanwhile, people in the Community Say they are not surprised. Were so divided over here. Who the are we to tell other people, you know, get it together . Polarization is well baked in at this point, and things like this are only going to exacerbate it. Its just being kind of interesting to see, yeah. How much people have in common. But then when it comes to this issue, theres such a huge divide. And while some folks disagree on the message of the mural, i myself, if i were completely say pro what that message is, i still might not put it up. Most everyone agrees vandalism is not the answer. I like to leave art the way it is, because everyones trying to save their own thing. Theres got to be like open conversation. And i think its just a shame to see, those things d