I've been hearing city councilmembers and mayors say for years how they want a more vibrant downtown. This is vibrant. I live close to Cesar Chavez park and go there often to participate in activiites or talk to people. I run into people I know and also meet new people. Everyone is welcome in participating in the direct democracy going on in the park. Lets get out to the City Council meeting tonight in support of allowing the occupation to continue.

I appreciate this article especially because I was unable to attend. I've attended several Sac Press workshops and recommend them.

I hear he owns a car, too. And, and, a flat screen tv. Oh, and he's got watch, too.

Safe Ground isn't about sleeping along the American River or where ever they feel like it. That's why they are looking for a place where they are allowed to be. And then they have plans and support for cabins and a community infrastructure, with services, without taxpayers footing the bill. Already, very many Safe Ground campers have transitioned into housing and have found employment. Most members are very temporarily homeless. All the original Safe Grounders are no longer with the group, most have transitioned out of homelessness. www.safegroundsac.org

I went to one of the rallies at the capitol. My favorite protest sign said "How do you like your lunch break?"