[mobglob-discuss] Fwd: [Infoshop News] Bulldozers Move In to Destroy the South Central Farm

[Graeme Bacque]

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Subject: 	[Infoshop News] Bulldozers Move In to Destroy the South 
Central Farm
Date: 	Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:34:31 -1000
From: 	Viviane Lerner <viviane at interpac.net>
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http://www.commondreams.org/news2006/0705-05.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 5, 2006
12:35 PM

CONTACT: South Central Farmers
Fernando Flores (909) 605-3136
Leslie Morava (310) 428-9380

Bulldozers Move In to Destroy the South Central Farm
South Central Farmers' Supporter locks down on bulldozer and halts it; 
Fire department is attempting to remove him.

LOS ANGELES - July 5 - This morning shortly before 7:00am, bulldozers 
were unloaded on site at the Farm and began to destroy the 14-acre 
farm. They are on site right now with LAPD escorts. Dozens of 
supporters are at the Farm and on route to the Farm to hopefully 
prevent the eradication of the site.

On June 13, 2006 the City of Los Angeles witnessed and participated in 
the early morning raid to evict the South Central Farmers and their 
supporters who had set up an encampment taking a principled stand. 
Following the eviction, a 24 hour vigil was set up and has been held 
with dozens of supporters and farmers being present nightly. The 
community has remained together keeping strong after the shock of being 
evicted from the Farm.

This morning’s attack on the Farm seems callous as efforts to negotiate 
a deal with developer Raph Horowitz had been continuing. However he has 
not been receptive. Tezozomoc, a spokesperson for the South Central 
Farmers stated, “We feel this is an act of aggression and is another 
blow to a community that is already suffering. The Farmers have been 
watching their crops die for the past few weeks as we have been trying 
to bring Horowitz to the negotiating table, again. He has refused 
mediation. This is pushing the knife in further into the heart of Los 
Angeles and especially this impoverished community in South Central.”

On July 12, 2006 the South Central Farmers’ lawsuit that was initially 
filed in 2003 against the City of Los Angeles and Ralph Horowitz to 
review the integrity of the sale of the 14 acre site is scheduled to be 
heard. The bulldozing of the Farm this morning is a destructive and 
oppressive act against a community who have been walking with hope that 
something can positive could have still been resolved in fairness to 
Mr. Horowitz and the community around the Farm.

People are encourage to call Jan Perry (213)-473-7009 or email 
councilmember.perry at lacityorg

She has the power to stop Horowitz and we must pressure her to do it.

WHEN: Today! (ongoing)
WHAT: Bulldozers stopped by South Central Farmers' Support. Bulldozer 
is stopped!!!
WHO: South Central Farmers and Peaceful supporters
WHERE: South Central Farm, 41st Street and Alameda, Los Angeles, CA
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