News&features - June 23, 2005


I disagree with a lot that the SNR puts out, but this article is why I am glad they are around.
My town.
My community.
My world.
This is what we have to deal with and why we should be aware of what's going on around us.

Here's a graphic that shows just where the gentrification battle lines are drawn.
Note that no gang suppression is happening in the "good part" of town.
The dark grey areas are where we are to not have tattoos, shaved heads, or vintage cars.
The light grey areas are where it's safe to sip lattes and wear hip packs.

Here is a link to the ACLU's brief.
http://www.aclunc.org/police/050728-broderick.pdf

Here's a link to a site where some people are taking action.

http://www.freewestsacramento.org/

http://westsacramento-gang.blogspot.com/