Comments for California Beat

Comment on Movie about Oscar Grant BART Police killing set to begin production by Charlie Jeans

Charlie Jeans — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:13:29 +0000

Will the movie actually communicate what Oscar was doing on the BART train before he was pulled off? I have heard that he and his friends were “terrorizing” passengers and were in such a hyper state of mind, that he scared everyone. Though he should not have been shot, he certainly placed himself in harms way. He was out of control, and in that situation, many things can happen. Will the movie address his role in his death?

Comment on UC Berkeley student dies after fall from campus dorm by Rebecca Robles

Rebecca Robles — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:28:03 +0000

He was one of a kind and his personality were golden. Im so fortunate that I had the chance to know him. I wish I could have been there for him, I wish he would have called. He is loved greatly and will be dearly missed. The world lost a beautiful person last night. He and his family will be in my prayers. And on a last note the college years are very stressful, as young adults we begin to carry the burdens of life…We must stand strong and support each other. Take the time to listen, take the time for others. Cherish every moment of life and the beautiful people we have around us each and everyday.

Comment on Defining the modern-day San Francisco hipster by Justin

Justin — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:16:56 +0000

Everyone acts like “hipsster” (which is a lack of a better term, like every other monicker of past generations) is an anomaly. “Hipster” is basically an evolution – although its arguable considering the term evolution implies a change – of the 90s “slackers” generation. Only difference now is…well, there really isn’t much of one is there? The future holds a grim story soon to be unfolded.

Comment on 40 YEARS LATER: Zodiac killing of San Francisco cabbie still haunts posh neighborhood by Sean Kevin Robert Brooks

Sean Kevin Robert Brooks — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:47:33 +0000

The case is solved and it was done by myself and my Grandfather who was a NYPD 1st grade Detective. I am so tired of the claims out there that have nothing of substance! Some want to make a living off this case which in itself is a shame and a scam! Zodiac was Donald Lee Bujok. All of the research was done by myself and my partners in Montana and Florida. Forget the so called experts it is done, finished over. The cops would never have solved it. If they do claim they have solved it, they will say they have done it obtaining DNA from the victims clothing at Lake Berryessa which will match my suspect Donald Lee Bujok.

Sean Kevin Brooks author of ‘Zodiac the Montana Connection’

Comment on Review panel finds UC Davis pepper-spraying of students “unreasonable” by Brandt Hardin

Brandt Hardin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:48:37 +0000

When will we start holding officers accountable for their brutality and excessive use of force? The handling of protesters is Unconstitutional and endangers the basic rights of EVERY last American. Is this the country we were raised in, were men and women are beaten, gassed, pepper-sprayed and arrested for their disapproval of the government? We have to be careful to protect our Constitutional Rights! Raise awareness and do your part with these free posters I designed for the movement on my artist’s blog at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2011/11/propaganda-for-occupy-movement.html

Comment on MUNI mechanic arrested after being accused of scalping transfers by Gen Hop

Gen Hop — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:10:53 +0000

This is stll going on. I live in the neighborhood of 16th and Mission. You cannot walk by the corner without someone yelling “tickets.” This is April 9th, 2012 and it is still going on. Fares are being raised because MUNI cannot balance its budget. I am poor. These criminals are robbing us!!! Get on this corruption Ed Lee. Oh, I forgot, you are corrupt too.

Comment on Suspect detained after fatal shooting at E. Oakland college by Alana

Alana — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:20:43 +0000

Someone reading this is probably contemplating doing the same thing, for whatever reason.
Please, before you buy a gun, before you pick up a knife, before you build your bomb, before you hurt someone else: THINK IT THROUGH.
You are part of the human race. Even if your thoughts are violent and angry, you don’t have to act on them to get them out. You are a human being and you deserve love, you deserve to be helped. We all need to be strong sometimes, but when you hurt other people, that means you’ve pushed yourself too far. Have some mercy on yourself. Have some mercy on those you think don’t care. Because if they really understood what you’re suffering, what you’re living with inside your head, they would want you to get help for your own sake, not just theirs.

Don’t assume nobody can help you. Don’t think you’re alone, that no one can understand you. Don’t ever tell yourself “I had no choice but to do this.” YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE AND YOUR CHOICES MATTER.

Please, before you pick up a weapon, pick up a phone, even if it means turning yourself in to the police. Act on love instead of anger.
Thank you for reading.

Comment on Defining the modern-day San Francisco hipster by Autumn

Autumn — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:15:17 +0000

I think there is a hugggge difference between the California hipster and everyone else, maybe its just the early adult ones I dont know. But all the ones ive seen around all look the same,they wear floral patterns, polka dot leggings, and a big messy buns on there heads. They are wealthy and drive big gas guzzling cars. Ive never been anywhere else really, it seems like its all fashion here.

Comment on President Obama to visit the Bay Area Thursday for meeting with tech leaders by M. Rod

M. Rod — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:05:51 +0000

Ha Obama is meeting with Steve Jobs?! Nuts i guess he figured out a way to communicate from iheaven.

Comment on SF voters to decide on circumcision ban in November by OPEN YOUR MIND

OPEN YOUR MIND — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:07:50 +0000

This is NOT a religious issue, it is an issue of human rights. I AM A JEW and defy anyone to say I am not for speaking out against this. If Jewish women are so obsessed with the ritual, perhaps it’s time for them to start practicing female circumcisions on THEMSELVES. They ahve NO RIGHT TO CUT AN UNCONSENTING INFANT. NONE. NO RELIGION CAN JUSTIFY BODY MODIFICATION AND OR MUTILATION, NONE> As for the males, It’s time to grow up, and be HONEST with yourselves. There are many unbrainwashed thinking Jews who are “WAKING UP” to a new reality. The religion is going through all kinds of transformations. The abolishment of forced circumcision upon male children is no more “anti Jewish” than the inclusion of females within the minyan or even more extreme, the allowing of female rabbis. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for it, but you get the point.

IT IS TIME FOR JEWISH MEN AND BOYS TO SPEAK OUT ON THIS ISSUE. IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE.