Archive for October, 2007

Not a Good Day To Be a Tree Sitter

Posted in 1, Blogroll on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 by rasterbator

t_hugger.JPGAlameda County Superior Court Judge Richard Keller issued a preliminary injunction evicting one tree-sitter — David Galloway, who has been served by the university. The judge’s order opens the door for the university to serve others by name, forcing them down or sending them to jail. Tree sit supporters declined to say Monday if Galloway is in a tree.

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Two Dead in Shooting at Walnut Creek Apartment Complex

Posted in 1 on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 by rasterbator

WALNUT CREEK — A man and a woman died in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at a small Walnut Creek apartment complex, police said. Police were not confirming the incident was a murder-suicide, nor were they releasing the victims’ identities late Tuesday, but they noted they are not looking for suspects.

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Teens Carjack Man and His Kids in Pittsburg, Lead Police on Pursuit

Posted in 1 on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 by rasterbator

PITTSBURG – A 40-year-old Pittsburg man and his two children were the victims of an armed carjacking Friday night, which ended with a short pursuit and four juveniles arrested in Antioch, police said.

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Stop Spread of Gangs

Posted in 1 on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 by rasterbator

PREVENTION IS MORE efficient and effective with many social problems than trying to cure them once they have taken root. That is the philosophy behind The East County Gang Summit’s efforts to keep gang violence from plaguing neighborhoods in area cities.

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