Los Angeles: South Central Farm - Continuing the Fight

On March 1, 2006, South Central Farm was served with an eviction notice by the sheriff's office. It stated that the farmers had to evacuate the premises by 03/06/2006. On the morning of March 3rd, protesters stood outside City Hall, in the rain, in downtown Los Angeles and showed their support for the farmers. On March 5th, there was a candlelight vigil at the Farm. On March 6th, the eviction was stayed until 03/13/2006. It has been stayed again several times. As of today, 03/28/2006, the farmers still have not been evicted, but the farm is not out of danger - the threat of eviction remains. The farmers and supporters of the farm are continuing the fight, appealing to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and others to lift the eviction. The story is not over yet.

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Supporters at Los Angeles City Hall.

Rows of luminaras next to tents where farmers have been sleeping during their 24-hour vigil.

Tezozomoc, one of the leaders of the South Central Farm, is interviewed by the local news during the candlelight vigil.

Strategy meeting for the week

We are here, and we are not going!

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