Tag Archives: March 4 protests
Daily Californian reporter arrested at protests
The Daily Californian is reporting that one of its reporters was arrested Thursday while covering the March 4 protests against cuts to public education.
Cameron Burns, 18, who produces content for the newspaper’s website, is still in jail, according to the paper.
“He was last seen by Daily Californian employees filming a rally in Oakland, where 150 protesters were reportedly arrested for blocking a freeway,” the paper reports. “He is charged with obstruction of a public place and unlawful assembly, … Continue reading »
Hundreds rally in support of Berkeley public schools
Hundreds of teachers, secretaries, instructional aides, parents and students gathered along a stretch of Martin Luther King this afternoon to protest funding cuts for public education.
The protestors lined the sidewalk in front of the Berkeley Unified School District building and held up signs saying “Save Our Schools,” “Support Public Education,” and “Honk for Teachers.” Many of the cars driving by blared their horns in support.
“It’s really important for our society to fully fund education so students … Continue reading »
Video: Watch the dance party turn violent
As the nationwide March 4th protests against cuts to public education grow near, groups around the state are trying to get the word out. In Berkeley, UC students plan to hold a rally at noon and teachers in the Berkeley Unified School district plan to march on Martin Luther King Street after school lets out. There will be rallies in San Francisco, Sacramento and around the state.
After violence erupted at UC Berkeley on February 26, many people are … Continue reading »
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