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Celebrate revolutionary ecology on judi bari day

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 On the 35th anniversary of the bombing of Judi Bari, Darryl Cherney & COINTELPRO attack on Earth First! A celebration and statement of revolutionary resistance & movement solidarity. Saturday , May 24  11:30-12:30 Park Blvd. & East 34st St., Oakland (near MacArthur Fwy at Park @ alcove @ ~3401 Park Blvd across from Arco) Help create pavement art as a tribute to Judi and all facing state repression today. We mark the moment of the bomb explosion in Judi’s car under her seat. Commemorating an act of extreme violence against an activist 35 years ago is not an isolated incident. …

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BACH in Earth Island Journal, plus this Sunday: Music Benefit for Climate Justice & Direct Action

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    NOTE: There was just an article in Earth Island Journal looking back on the Headwaters Forest Campaign, and in particular the women involved, who were campaign leaders, on the 20th anniversary of the protection of the 7500-acre  Headwaters Forest Reserve. You can read it here.    Reminder–this Sunday! Join us! Music Benefit for Climate Justice and Direct Action in Oakland–early show– The show will feature great music and lots of activist fun! including…     – Casey Neill & the Norway Rats – Loretta Lynch – Wayfairy WHERE: Elbo Room, Jack London Square, 311 Broadway, Oakland CA [venue …

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More on U.S. vs Hurwitz / Maxxam

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For those who desire to go beyond the bare details into the full story of the face-down in federal court with Charles Hurwitz, here are some sources: KMUD radio in Humboldt carried updates from court most days (interviews with myself, Remedy, Ken Miller) on its 6 pm news (starting on 4/20; no story on 4/22). At end of trial, news director Cynthia Elkins did an excellent story (4/28) with interviews with jurors and plaintiffs. It is all available at http://kmud.org/site001/program-schedule/302.html the most comprehensive article was written for the Northcoast Journal: cover story 4/30/09. Other stories: Headwaters lawsuit settled for $4 …

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Old Growth Protected on Former Pacific Lumber Lands

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Tree Sitters Descend When New Owners Humboldt Redwood Co. Deliver Message Directly to Them Eureka, CA-Community residents and forest activists from the redwood region and far beyond Humboldt County in Northern California, were relieved and elated as news spread of an unprecented commitment by Humboldt Redwood Company (HRC) owners of what was Maxxam/PL land to spare the Nanning Creek and Fern Gully ancient groves where tree-sits have been keeping chain saws at bay. The message was delivered directly to tree-sitters and included a commitment to further protect from future cutting all old growth 250 years old or more. “Old Growth …

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It’s a Done Deal: Maxxam Out of the Redwoods

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Pacific Lumber Redwoods ALERT It is a done deal. By the end of the day today, new owners will have taken over the Pacific Lumber Co. and the town of Scotia, through proceedings ending in bankruptcy court in Texas. The new company will be called Humboldt Redwood Company. The resolution ends two decades of aggressive industrial logging in this precious ecosystem by Maxxam Corporation and Charles Hurwitz, and two decades marked by an incredible outpouring of support for the forest and its species: a campaign characterized by the best of grassroots organizing and legislation, tree-sits, massive rallies, boycotts, shareholder organizing, …

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Texas Judge Denies Stay in PL Case–Company Nearly in Mendocino Redwood Co.’s Hands ** Court Decision on Oak Grove Tomorrow: Vigil at Oaks Tonight and Tomorrow

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*Texas Judge Denies Stay in PL Case–Company Nearly in Mendocino Redwood Co.’s Hands* *Court Decision on Oak Grove Tomorrow: Vigil at Oaks Tonight and Tomorrow* Judge Confirms Approval of Mendocino Redwood Co. July 15 It has seemed to drag on forever, though sometimes the twists and turns have been swift and interesting, but in all likelihood it will soon be over. One certainly that has remained the last several months is that Charles Hurwitz and Maxxam Co. are sinking below Humbolt’s horizon. Though Corpus Christi Judge Richard Schmidt cleared the way for Mendocino Redwood Co (MRC) to become the new …

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Judge Delays Final Ruling Awarding Company to Mendocino Redwood Co.

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Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy UPDATE As noted in our last update on the long saga of Pacific Lumber bankruptcy and the impending departure of PL/Maxxam from Humboldt County, Judge Richard Smith, presiding over the bankruptcy case since it was first filed in January 2007, chose the reorganization plan of Mendocino Redwoods Co. over the creditor Noteholders’ plan for an asset auction. In order to give the Noteholders time to respond, he scheduled a hearing a week out to codify his decision. He has now rescheduled that hearing, which was scheduled to take place today, for June 30. While Judge Schmidt said …

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Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy Resolved: Maxxam is out of the Redwoods!

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Maxxam has left the building. Almost. The much anticipated decision in the Pacific Lumber bankruptcy case came down today with a decision that takes control of Humboldt County’s redwoods out of Maxxam/Hurwitz/Pacific Lumber hands, at long last. Our rallying cry of the last 2 decades: MAXXAM OUT OF HUMBOLDT! has finally come to pass! I paste links to several news stories below, and to EPIC’s press release, to round out the information for you. Judge Richard Schmidt ruled today in the Corpus Christi, Texas court that has been hearing the case since January, 2007, that of those vying for control …

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Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy Update & Judi Bari Day

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:::::: Update on Pacific Lumber bankruptcy case. The end is very near! :::::: Redwood forest-watchers might want to check out news from the final hearings in bankruptcy court down there is Corpus Christi, Texas. The judge is expected to render a decision soon. Come to the BACH update meeting May 29 : Eureka Reporter story about Sierra Pacific Industries bid Community Forestry Team’s David Simpson’s blog from the courtroom and a press release sent out Friday on behalf of EPIC, ForestEthics, Ebbets Pass Forest Watch and us, Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters: ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS RAISE ALARM OVER SIERRA PACIFIC BID …

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Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy Update

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PACIFIC LUMBER BANKRUPTCY UPDATE from the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters May 3, 2008 For those of you following the unfolding drama of the Pacific Lumber bankruptcy story, there is much to report, but it’s not over yet. After this week’s proceedings in Corpus Christi court, resolution is still at bay, but things are evolving faster and bit more furiously than in previous months. A decision regarding management of the company and its redwood holdings is close. For now, I will let a fairly comprehensive news clip and the blog of court observer (and Humboldt county resident and Community Forestry …

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